Step back in time at Chatterton's Cottage, a charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom retreat that comfortably accommodates up to 9 guests. Rich in character and history, the home's walls are adorned with an eclectic collection of vintage artwork and historic photographs, creating a warm and nostalgic atmosphere.
The inviting living room features a stunning stone fireplace with seasonal wood provided, perfect for cozy evenings after a day of exploring Yosemite. The fully equipped kitchen opens seamlessly to the living area, making it easy to gather, cook, and relax together.
While the cottage dates back to the 1920s, it has been thoughtfully renovated to blend historic charm with modern comforts, including satellite TV, WiFi, and a washer and dryer.
Outside, the spacious private deck offers breathtaking Yosemite views, a gas BBQ, and a convenient kitchen pass-through window—ideal for grilling and dining in the fresh mountain air. Chatterton's Cottage is the perfect blend of timeless charm and modern convenience for your Yosemite getaway.
3 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - Sleeps 9 -Single Level - 1,376 sq. ft. - 694 sq. ft. Deck
This is a pet-friendly cabin. This cabin does not have air conditioning. An EV charging station is available at the Main Office.
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 to everything that Wawona has to offer, and every one of them is surrounded by the majesty of Yosemite National Park!
