This rustic little cabin met my needs for a nice stay inside the park. All the snow melt meant I could easily hear the Merced River from the cabin. The river and lesser-visited but powerful Chilnualna Falls are an easy walk from the cabin. A short moderate climb to the upper cascades of the lower falls will not fail to impress. Wawona residents are very friendly and the community is full of wildlife. I loved stargazing every night from the lounge chair on the deck and mornings with Stellar Jays, squirrels, tiny lizards and nesting sharp-shinned hawks. There were some issues with the cabin. I reported the failure of several windows to latch and lock, which property management rectified immediately. The bedroom and bathroom doors don't latch or lock, and the grill wouldn’t light which required me to borrow a utility lighter from a neighbor - so management should correct these issues - I reported them at checkout. I didn't use the fireplace but loved the scent of woodsmoke. Instructions should be included on using and pairing the stereo. Management was very helpful, friendly and responsive! The Redwoods is across the river from the Wawona Hotel, a 3 mile meadow loop, store, gas, library and Pioneer Museum. Be sure to chat with the only NPS ranger/stagecoach driver, Buckshot, to learn all about this fascinating history. 10 min to Mariposa Grove and a scenic 25 min drive to Tunnel View on your descent to the Valley.
