Yosemite's Scenic Wonders
Yosemite's Scenic Wonders descritpion
Located just 16 miles from Yosemite Village, these self-catering accommodations provide direct access to Yosemite National Park and feature conveniences such a full kitchen with a stove, a microwave and a refrigerator.
A separate living area and a flat-screen TV are provided in each room at Yosemite's Scenic Wonders. There is also a patio, which provides a view of the Yosemite wilderness. Accommodations are furnished with private bathrooms.
A 24-hour front desk is available at Yosemite's Scenic Wonders.
The Brideveil Fall Trail is 11 miles from the property. Badger Pass Ski Area is a 20-minute drive away.
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Facilities of Yosemite's Scenic Wonders
Pets ：Pets are not allowed.
Internet ：No internet access available.
Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Family Rooms | Heating
Languages Spoken ：Spanish | English
Reviews for Yosemite's Scenic Wonders
Review 1：I am writing this review not on the property "Scenic Wonders", as that is not actually the property that I got. That is the property I wanted, but ended up with "Tenaya and Tioga Logs" so it wasn't actually large enough. The interface with Booking.com and the Scenic Wonders Property confirmations is tricky, so double check your booking. Two properties are very similar. This property leaks badly in rain, lost two bathrooms.
Review 2：cleanliness of facility. Modern kitchen well equipped. Property management attentive and responds promptly to problems.
Review 3：The instructions to find your lodge are quite poor and also would have been nice for some water maybe to be left as the nearest shop is such a long trip we were on motorbikes so for us this was a little tricky as we had little space!
Review 4：Beautiful location and nice lodge with bbq on decking area we had a lovely couple of days there
Review 5：Small repairs necessary Mattress in one room is old , impossible, you roll into center with 2 people sleeping on it Switch on lamp is broken Screen in same room broken, Moskitos came in Couches to old and soft
Review 6：No clothe washing facilities available. This is a major problem forfamilies traveling on vacation with multiple destinations.Very aggressive unfriendly style with threatening notes all over the place announcing all the consequences in case that you would not abide by their rules. The same could be said in a much friendly amicable manner.
Review 7：Nice house. Very clean.
Review 8：הנסיעה מאוד מתישה ומפותלת מאוד קשה למבוגרים אבל לאחר מנוחה טובה במקום הכל עובר ;)
Review 9：מקום מהמם אין צורך להביא כלים/סכום/סירים הכל קיים! רק אוכל ומצב רוח המיקום מהממם ביופיו במרכז הפארק!! מומלץ שהות של יותר מלילה היינו כחמישה בוגרים פשוט מהממם
Review 10：The downstairs bedrooms are too dimly lit. The double bed in one downstairs bedroom is very lumpy and slopes so you roll to the middle. The combination lock on the front door had not been set to the correct combination so we had to stand outside in the freezing cold and pitch darkness waiting for someone to come and let us in.
Review 11：Loved the hot tub on the deck. How extraordinary to be sitting in a hot tub outdoors looking at 6" of snow on the BBQ and outdoor setting. Loved the local coyote who paid us a few visits. The kitchen was very well equipped and all the appliances worked well.
Review 12：It would be easier for us if the place has a washing machine. Wifi is slow and was cut off on the morning before we checked out.
Review 13：We stayed at the Sequoias west for four nights just after Easter holiday. It is beautiful inside and outside. We saw the snow fall, pine trees were covered with snow. It is quite easy to find the place with GPS. Suggest to walk around, there are many beautiful houses in the area, one particular is a blue and white house near management office. We will stay in Yosemite west again next time
Review 14：We didn't care that no TV or Cable. But would prefer Internet access at the Cabin. Only WiFi at the rental office it's not convenient at all.
Review 15：Great location, nice, clean and very specious!
Review 16：The shower in the top bathroom did not have a whole lot of water. The bed in the third bedroom was not very good (the beds on the other rooms were great, though). Our unit was a bit far from the main road (like 1.5 miles -- remember, driving in Yosemite Valley is a slow business). All minor issues, overall our stay was great, would definitely come back.
Review 17：Very spacious kitchen and living room, we ended up spending most of our time in those areas. Very clean as well, very good master suite. Beware, the closest place to get a meal is like 18 miles away, which means about 30 minutes each way, so you're better off shopping for groceries at the Yosemite Village store and cooking inside. The kitchen had basics like salt and pepper and a few other condiments.
Review 18：In such a brilliant park as Yosemite how can you let anything detract from the experience ?
Review 19：The space was superb, it was so easy to put the beds away and gain a lounge. The condo had everything one could need. Being in the park made all the key sights easily accessible. We would certainly visit again.
Review 20：Colours on corridor. The condo could do with refurbishing.
Review 21：The location, ease of access to Yosemite valley but more reasonably priced. We liked the fire. Self catering useful, given of lack of adequate dining optionsin Yosemite valley at this time of year.
Review 22：No wifi and cellphone signals. Difficult to get in touch with hotel stuff.
Review 23：The place is quiet and relatively close to the scenes. The rooms are clean and comfortable, with kitchenware, air conditioning and refridger available, just like home.
Review 24：Internet only theoretically available - but we had been prewarned about that. ATT cell coverage not available either due to the location.
Review 25：Location is very good for visits to Glacier Point and Mariposa Grove, less convenient for Yosemite Village yet still within reasonable distance. GPS worked well in the area, so navigation could be used - with preloaded maps.
Review 26：The view from the the balcony wasn't a 'scenic wonder'. Wi-fi was a distinct problem - probably because it was in the middle of nowhere - miles from any grocery stores or restaurants. Other than soap - no hair products or hair dryer.
Review 27：Accommodation was spacious
Review 28：Poor internet and public corridor spaces a little tired.
Review 29：Great location only 25 minutes to yosemite village. Quiet forest location on southwest side of park Room facilities and equipment comprehensive and good quality, with a super gas BBQ on the deck. Laundry room very good.
Review 30：Still a bit of a drive away from the valley, but really unless you're staying in Yosemite village or somewhere like that, you're going to have that problem. A/C was only partially effective, with supplementary fans also provided.
Review 31：Staff were super nice, and the accommodations were really really nice. About 30 mins from Yosemite village, but the upside is that we were closer to the sequoias in Mariposa Grove. Would totally go back here again, but would probably bring more people to improve value for money - the two of us didn't use the two bedrooms and TV in the basement at all.
Review 32：Expensive No hair dryer Deck area not very clean, full of spider webs Grubby towels Linen did not smell very fresh. It was clean but stale odor Check out very impersonal (through intercom?)
Review 33：Location Kitchen facilities in the apartment Board games to entertain kids Decent decor
Review 34：Tv either not working or poor channels choice. But had loads of DVD ... Not so close to main tracks so had to go on the car everyday...
Review 35：Kitchen had all you need and more. Comfy bed. V clean
Review 36：wish it was closer to Yosemite, it's a nice drive, but it starts adding up if your in a time crunch.
Review 37：cool cabin, I will alwasy do this instead of a hotel
Review 38：The maps to find the units are completely inadequate and we wasted a lot of time on our first day trying to find them. As I read in another review, the unit was nothing like the one I'd seen in the photo. We also got a unit that faced the parking lot and that was disappointing. Not much of a scenic wonder! Would have requested something on the other side of the building if I'd known there was a difference!
Review 39：Staying in the Park is a massive advantage compared to travelling in each day. The beds were comfortable and the check in was easy as was check out.
Review 40：There was no hair dryer There was no bathroom mat No indication about how the water works and it was not easy to understand how to start the shower
Review 41：The location is great Very quiet Well equiped
Review 42：Pictures of cabin deceiving. Never saw a staff member. Check in: key pinned on bulletin board. Original reservation showed different cabin than we received. Check out: Drop key in box.
Review 43：Easy access to Yosemite. If you need a place to stay, sufficient, but not luxury.
Review 44：There isn't any convinience shop or supermarket close to it. The pictures on your website aren't like the real building.
Review 45：It's located in such a beautiful and quite forest but it takes more than 20 min to get there from Yosemite Village. In the kitchenb You have all you need to cook your meal or bbq.
Review 46：Quiet bueatiful setting the house was lovely
Review 47：Wonderful location. Nice to unplug and relax (no cell reception, no internet, no cable/satellite).
Review 48：Great location and a really fun house to stay in!
Review 49：Very disappointed that we were not staying in accommodation as shown on booking. Instead a house that we had no pictures of when booking made.
Review 50：SPACIOUS LIVING ACCOMMODATION. OUTSIDE PATIO TO CATCH MORNING SUN FOR BREAKFAST. PLENTIFUL SUPPLY OF EQUIPMENT.
Review 51：But We had a Very cold night. There is not enough quilt in the room. So cold in the night,Will Never go again!
Review 52：The house is clean.
Review 53：Everything.
Review 54：I loved the convenient location, beautiful scenery and wonderful cabin!
Review 55：to far to shopping something(food..)
Review 56：Location, Kitchen facilities
Review 57：room is good, but no wi-fi...and no elevator, we have to carry our luggage and the rooms was very high...
Review 58：Nothing
Review 59：Super adorable accomodations
Review 60：That we didn't stay longer
Review 61：Close to everything we wanted to see. Very friendly and helpful staff. We really enjoyed our stay
Review 62：Would have be great to have access to the washing machine.
Review 63：Fabulous location, great kitchen, very comfortable
Review 64：Wifi did not work
Review 65：N/A. Everything was as expected, if not better.
Review 66：Distance to Yosemite Village Hot Tub BBQ Size of rooms and beds Ease of check-in
Review 67：* Wifi not very good * Little difficult to find
Review 68：* Comfortable bed * Good equipped kitchen incl dishwasher * BBQ on balcony
Review 69：really comfortable and nice location. Everybody satisfied. Thank you.
Review 70：Downstairs window didn't close properly, blinds.in loungs tired.
Review 71：Kitchen, living areas, location
Review 72：We have spent two nights in this property. Very large space.
Review 73：We saw a bear and her 2 cubs and some deer just across from the property what more can you say. It was a great place to stay
Review 74：Information on the web site was misleading.
Review 75：Kitchen facility was great. Apartment was clean.
Review 76：There was a window in the bedroom that was high and we couldn't cover it so we were waking up very early cause it was too bright. It is a bit of a drive towards Yosemite Village
Review 77：It was comfortable, clean, easy to find, good price
Review 78：arriving late at night, hard to find the key board with limited signage and confusing addresses. But we called office and remote attendant was very helpful.
Review 79：very nice setup with lots of features to make a longer stay a possibility for us some day.
Review 80：For a self catering apartment it needs to state on website there are no shops nearby. Difficult to find as the apartments aren't signposted correctly
Review 81：Nice location in woodland
Review 82：The mattress was uncomfortable and although we easily logged onto the WiFi, we were never able to connect to the internet.
Review 83：The setting is very nice and our room was quiet.
Review 84：On Friday morning there was a lot of activity at the office with load walkie Talkies that woke us up.
Review 85：Everything was great, the staff was very accommodating when we had a great big motorhome to park in the driveway. We also had to bring our dogs and they stayed in the motor home and deck. It seemed that it was ok and it was a life saver. The dogs did not step one foot into the unit. We understand no dogs.
Review 86：The decor of the apartment we rented was quite dated and is not as nice as shown on the pictures.
Review 87：Good location with easy access to Yosemite village. Quite spacious and well equipped apartments.
Review 88：Noisy ice machine in corridor outside our room (night). Noisy freezer in room (again at night) Outside area was untidy at the back (balcony outlook) US tv channels are rubbish! - applies throughout the holiday! Not a reflection on this apartment
Review 89：Excellent location, room good, clean, well provided for if small. Very helpful staff, toaster packed up, was replaced in half hour
Review 90：Lots of stairs to get from the road car parking to house but not an issue really if you're fit.
Review 91：Well equipped lodge 'Little Sport', great BBQ which we used every night. Good location only 35 mins from valley floor and 30 mins from Glacier Point or Wawona. A real find!
Review 92：It would have been helpful to have signs explaining where to check in. I felt a little anxious trying to find a person to check in with especially without cell service. I used the telephone from inside but only reached a voicemail. In addition, I have 2 busy little boys so we had to rearrange a few things to make it more toddler friendly within the apartment. It would have been helpful to have had a broom and dustpan for crumbs on the carpet too. Lastly a instruction page with how to use the TV and DVD player, we figured it out but it was frustrating at first.
Review 93：Close to the park, great scenery. Nice,helpful staff. Great kitchen set up with all the necessities. Plenty of blankets, towels and pillows. Great little apartment.
Review 94：The cabin we stayed like nothing like the pictures I saw, as a matter of fact it was completely different. We had seen a jacuzzi in the picture but to our surprise there was no jacuzzi. The biggest negative was getting a call on Sunday saying I was only booked for a two night stay and had to come take my things out. I was about to start going up to Yosemite Falls, my anxiety whent sky high and I had to stay at the store and leave my family so that I can figure out the situation. Luckily I had the email on my hour and they had made a mistake. I wa to check out on Monday and I was ok, I felt bad for the people that were to check in that day. Other than that everything was great.
Review 95：It was a very nice place to stay and not a long drive to the main attractions.
Review 96：Soundproofing wasn't great, eg could hear neighbour's microwave being set and finishing! Had to go up to office to use wifi, not available in condo
Review 97：Staff really helpful and friendly. Top marks to them. Fire in studio was lovely and homely. We had a peaceful wooded outlook
Review 98：The only thing I didn't like is the fact that we couldn't stay longer.
Review 99：We were five family members. We enjoyed the location, the sleeping facilities, the staff, and the full kitchen. The jacuzzi was also a nice feature.
Review 100：Ventilation inside room is poor. No explanation regarding location and usage of laundry. No wifi.
Review 101：Adequate utilities inside room. Nice gas heating.
Review 102：The place is bit tricky and GPS is not working in the valley. And the officer is out of work after 9PM so please make sure you arrive there early.
Review 103：The room is cozy and the kitchen facilities are really helpful since you have no restaurant to go around 10 miles. The fireplace is warm and we do enjoy staying there.
Review 104：No baking pans. Sofa uncomfortable to sit & cushions kept slipping off. Microwave inconvenient. Bathrooms very small. Couldn't find recycling bin. Comfortable for 2 people - crowded with more. Parking tight.
Review 105：Larger extra fridge. Plenty of pillows/blankets. Laundry facilities convenient. Proximity to many hiking trails and parks. Tap water delicious. Staff very helpful. Quiet.
Review 106：Room could be easily much better designed. Not very comfy bed. Burning leaves in front of our window - smoke coming in all the time.
Review 107：Fireplace inside room, helpful staff, well equipped kitchen
Review 108：For the condos, there are doors between adjacent units presumably so that they can be unlocked and opened if a large party rents both units. However, the door lets through a lot of sound. Having a regular conversation in one unit is audible in the other which was annoying. It wasn't that the people in the other unit were being loud - they were just conversing as a group of 4 or 5 people would and we could hear children playing as they normally would. If vacationing as a group, late night conversations, TV or card games are quite normal but I imagine the occupants of an adjacent unit would not be able to sleep even when the group isn't necessarily being loud.
Review 109：Location, well stocked kitchen, after hours check in and check out, parking.
Review 110：Old kitchen facilities! Little pots and pans. Mouse poop. No one in office. No instructions for TV. And most of all...NO WIFI!!!
Review 111：I love the privacy, the balcony, and loft sleeping area.
Review 112：Incorrect signage at location. The condo units has a sign saying "Yosemite West" which would confuse someone look for "Yosemite's Scenic Wonders" You would think you were at the wrong place.
Review 113：They have all appliances and utensils you need to cook via electric stove or gas burner grill. Just bring food and oil.
Review 114：If you need something, like a shop or food or anything, you have to drive a half hour in either direction. The roads gets dark, so in the evening you really only have your room to stay in...nothing nearby.
Review 115：The location is great, because you're in the park (yosemite west) so it is very easy to access sites to the south like Mariposa Grove (about half hour drive away) as well as all the sites to the north near yosemite village (also about half hour drive away). You can cook in the apt since there are kitchens and it was really great to have a BBQ outside on the deck. Loved the fireplace and the cozy feel to the place!
Review 116：No signs to guide you when you first arrive, makes it very irritating and confusing after you been driving for 8 hrs and have little kids and it's dark. No address or office sign is posted outside anywhere so you know where to check in. Otherwise great place
Review 117：I emailed the contact person two days before our arrival. I hadquestions about chains, etc. I received no reply. The address wereceived from Booking.com was not the correct check-in location. Thestaff person had no idea what our reservation was (I had all thepaperwork with me). We were put in an awful room with a terrible doublebed (we reserved a room with a loft, 2 baths, and a king). The road tothe condo had not been plowed (even though there was a snow plow at thecomplex when we got up to it). The staff person led us up the roadwithout our chains (which he knew we had in the car and we had offeredhim $20 to put them on). We were stuck on the road for 2 hours (it wassnowing) while he went back and forth to check in other guests at theoffice. He told us our chains were too small and wanted to sell usothers for $100. Two other men came to help, determined our chains werefine and finally got them on. The walkways to the condo were notshoveled and we had to walk about 100 yds to get in. As I said the roomwas a dump and we were so exhausted we didn't even realize the bedsituation until we got into it. It was a saggy very old mattress and wewere awake most of the night. This after missing our dinner withfriends at the Ahwahnee because it took so long to get up to ourbuilding (the purpose of the trip was to celebrate a friend's 75thbirthday with 16 others). We had no food and were told by the mgr thatnone was available (we learned the next day we could have ordered pizzaand there were also vending machines in the bldg). We moved to thecondo we should have had in the first place the next morning - it wasvery nice and what we had expected. We never had warm/hot water.Our cell phones did not work (if the initial email had been answered,we would have known this).
Review 118：It's a beautiful location. The first room was not what we had booked and was disappointing. But, the room we were moved to was very comfortable and attractive. We did not have hot water and the road and paths, stairs, etc, were not plowed or shoveled the first night (they were the next day). I was very impressed with Celia who graciously discussed my concerns and made very generous accommodations to rectify our disappointments. She was very professional and we were very gratified with the efforts of Scenic Wonders to work with us and make us feel better about the things that went wrong. I would stay there again.
Review 119：Really hard to check in, no directions were given through booking.com. The microwave in the room caught fire with nothing in it.
Review 120：It was cozy and very close to Yosemite Village, the grill on terrace was very useful. Fireplace kept everything nice and romantic.
Review 121：TV not working and no mobile phone service
Review 122：Very comfortable and elegant chalet in good location on edge of national park. Close to Badger Pass and a short drive from Yosemite village.
Review 123：Location inside Yosemite so we could get to sites before all the weekend crowds.
Review 124：Loft is very hot for a good sleep.
Review 125：Good location. The condo is furnished well enough.
Review 126：The closeness to nature and the exclusivity.
Review 127：The Wi-Fi was horrible when we could connect.
Review 128：Great location, great room, quiet, good value
Review 129：Very basic, but okay as a base for Yosemite.
Review 130：This was a great location for exploring Yosemite.
Review 131：Cabin (Quail Crossing Lodge) equipped with everything we needed. Full kitchen, washer/driers, big tv and box-recorder. 3 beds and bathrooms.
Review 132：perfect location to explore Yosemite National Park; very cosy condo; would definitely book again the next time we travel to California
The Fine Print
This property has self check-in and does not have a reception. No keys are necessary. The last 4 digits of the guest's phone number is the entry code to the unit.Please note: American Express (AmEx) is not an accepted form of payment at this property.Parking is available on-site for each rental. The number of spaces will vary by unit. At least one space is guaranteed.Property will send a separate confirmation email after the booking is confirmed.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.