Black Bear Bungalow

Black Bear Bungalow is designed with your comfort in mind, offering a generous living space that promotes an open and airy feel thanks to its high vaulted ceiling. For your comfort during cooler evenings, you'll appreciate the cozy gas fireplace, and the home also benefits from central heat and air conditioning for year-round enjoyment. 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Sleeps 7 - Single Level - Gold Rated - Cabin has Wi-Fi -Non-smoking - NO Pets Allowed - CABIN HAS CENTRAL HEAT AND A/C. The space Check-in time begins at 4pm. Please visit our office at 8038 Chilnualna Falls Rd, Wawona, CA, 95389 to check-in and receive keys. Instructions for late arrival provided before arrival. Cabin has Wi-Fi -Non-smoking - NO Pets Allowed - CABIN HAS CENTRAL HEAT AND A/C.  "This property features a dedicated Level 2 EV charger exclusively for guest use. Charge your vehicle overnight and hit the road fully powered each day!" This property is equipped with exterior security cameras for monitoring and safety purposes.” About the Area Nestled just 4 miles inside the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park is the charming and historic town of Wawona. Located at the base of Chilnualna Falls (the second highest vertical drop waterfall in Yosemite), and home to the principal trailheads into the southern Yosemite wilderness, Wawona is also the closest town to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias.  Wawona has the feel of a small town but is bustling with activity! Over 160 residents, including Yosemite Park employees, live in Wawona and can be seen gathering at the town's community center, playing a pickup game of basketball at the elementary school, jogging on one of the many picturesque trails or simply walking their dogs and baby strollers through the winding residential streets. The historic Wawona Swinging Bridge boasts the best natural water slide in the Park! The history village is filled with docents, stagecoach rides, horseback rides, and barn dances in the summer season and the Wawona Meadow Loop offers year round riparian meadow wildlife viewing. Wawona was known to the local Native American Miwok in their language as Pallachun (a good place to stay). It is located entirely within Yosemite National Park (it preceded the founding of the park as a national recreation area) and is located on the South fork of the wild and scenic Merced River, on the main highway (State Route 41) from Fresno to Yosemite Valley. Galen Clark, who helped gain preservation legislation for Mariposa Grove and what later became part of Yosemite National Park, occupied the Wawona area in 1855 and established a tourist rest and modest ranch which he later sold and made into a hotel and resort property (the Wawona Hotel). The Wawona post office was established in 1878 and was originally called Clark's Station. The Redwoods In Yosemite has over 110 vacation rental homes and is proud to say that all of them are located in Wawona. All are within walking distance of everything that Wawona has to offer and every one of them is surrounded by the majesty of Yosemite National Park! Guest access Guest has access to the entire cabin, parking for three cars and private deck. Other things to note GROCERIES: We have two convenience stores in the Wawona area. The Pine Tree Market is located on Chilnualna Falls Road and Wawona Market is located on Forest Drive. We recommend that you stop in the town of Oakhurst, the last major town you come to before you get to the park, to do any major grocery shopping. There is a Vons, Raley’s, CVS and Rite Aid. GAS: There are only three gas stations located inside Yosemite National Park. One is located approximately 2 miles from our office, another is located in Crane Flat, and the third one is in Tuolumne Meadows. We recommend you get gas in the town of Oakhurst considering it is less expensive than it is in park. WINTER CONDITIONS: Yosemite experiences all four seasons which bring occasional stormy weather and power outages. Winter driving conditions can exist from November to April, and you are required to carry tire chains during those months (even on 4-wheel drive vehicles). The dates can change depending on the weather. To find out what the current restrictions are, call Caltrans and inquire about HWY 41, or visit their website. You can buy chains at almost any auto parts store. We do not supply them. There will be no refunds due to inclement weather or power outages.