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Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near Yosemite

Gather round by the stone fireplace or enjoy stunning views from our wheel chair accessible wraparound balcony while planning your day exploring Yosemite.

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Perched on a serene mountain top, Lillaskog Lodge is the perfect haven for family reunions and special events. With its Swedish flair, this 5000 square foot lodge offers a spacious great room with a stone fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ patio and library. Enjoy wheelchair accessible amenities including the main floor of the lodge and wraparound balcony to take in Yosemite's sunrise or Stanislaus National forest's sunset.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Located in Groveland, this lodge is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance. Traveling with kids? Consider El Portal Market and Twain Harte Miniature Golf. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding. Visit our Groveland travel guide
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Groveland, CA

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tangled Hearts Cafe
    6 min drive
  • Tavern
    11 min drive
  • Lucky Buck Cafe
    6 min drive
  • Lucky Buck
    6 min drive
  • Tangled Hearts Bakery
    10 min drive

About this property

Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near Yosemite

  • Family-friendly lodge by the lake
  • Consider a stay at Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near Yosemite and take advantage of golfing on site, a garden, and a playground. Adventurous travelers may like the boating and kayaking at this lodge. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Books, outdoor furniture, and barbecue grills
    • Games
    • Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near Yosemite include thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
    • 7 bathrooms with bathtubs and showers
    • Smart TVs with DVD players
    • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Playground
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: In designated smoking area only
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Type & size of gathering must be approved by owner

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
In designated smoking area only

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Type & size of gathering must be approved by owner
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near Yosemite pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near Yosemite?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near Yosemite?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near Yosemite located?

This family-friendly Groveland lodge is located on a river, 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Rainbow Pool, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance. Big Oak Flat Information Center is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near Yosemite Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing host! Had such a wonderful time as we used this space for a family reunion. Such beautiful scenery and views! Such a spacious area, house was stock with kitchen supplies, board games and even televisions in every room. We brought our dogs along as well and the area was perfect for them! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sreenivasa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Adventure Home

Kids and adults like this wood house, great for groups and they have all we need for cooking—nice and warm inside.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Irene's 70th BD Celebration

Beautiful place, location, interior decor was perfect. Very appreciative of the extra care taken to provide towels, toiletries, barbecues etc.. Entire family members loved everything about this place. Thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time!

A group of friends and I stayed on this property with our kids. It was incredible as the kitchen was well stocked and the view was beautiful! The host was extremely responsive as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So beautiful!

The cabin was so gorgeous, as well as the view! My husband and I stayed to host our wedding and everyone kept talking about how incredible the cabin was! Liza, of course, was great as well, she responds to texts and calls super efficiently and made sure the cabin was ready for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mauelua V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We booked a 2 night stay for a party of 15 for my birthday weekend. What we had in mind was a peaceful and quiet environment away from it all, and that’s what it really felt like.we loved it.The sunrise and sunset were absolutely breathtaking The house is exactly as described in the booking and there was more than enough room for everyone. Extra roll out beds were available in each room, just in case and that was a convenient amenity because the kids wanted to bunk all together in the big room on top floor. We also booked an in house breakfast spread for one of the mornings we were there and it was great. Two cooks came out early and had a beautiful breakfast spread ready for our group for when we woke up. The spread was displayed beautifully and had everything from French toast, eggs frittata, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, hashbrowns, fresh fruit, croissants and muffins, bagels an freshly ground coffee. It was definitely a great plus to our stay.The host was very communicative and I never had an issue trying to get a hold of her. Answered all questions and concerns and with no confusion about anything during our stay. Five stars all around. Thank so much!
The view from the top floor staircase
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful views

The views are beautiful and the proximity to Yosemite is great. VRBO indicates the property has a hot tub but there is no hot tub on the property so that was disappointing. That needs to be removed from the listing. There was a mouse in the house but that is probably to be expected based on the location of the property. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent for large families; amazing views

The lodge had more than enough space for our family of 17 plus a small pup. Not a 5-star hotel but it had everything we needed to make our two-night stay comfortable and the great room had holiday decorations which was nice. The wi-fi was spotty at times but that was expected given the location. Our favorite parts were the amazing mountain views and the proximity to Yosemite National Park. We had 3 SUVs and also appreciated the plenty of parking space inside the property. Liza and Tom were incredibly responsive when we had questions and we also met some of the staff when we were departing who were very nice! Our group enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Views, Sunsets and Star Gazing

I have mixed emotions about this property. It is a nice large house that needs some love. Definitely not a 10 out of 10 that some reviewers gave it. Pros: We had six adults and six children and had plenty of room for everyone. Kitchen is well stocked and easy to cook for a group. The sunsets, sunrises and star gazing were amazing and we loved our evenings outdoors. Cons: Air conditioning is by room air conditioners. None in the basement bedrooms (4). Very warm our first night there. Mice and mice droppings, but we are in the forest so.. Two smoke alarms started beeping in the night two out of four nights staying. I think that could have been prevented by maintenance. Property manager responded quickly and replaced batteries both times. Most of the bedroom furniture drawers don't open. Two of the bathrooms have showers in claw foot tubs that are very treacherous. Low water pressure in upstairs bathroom. High water pressure in basement bathrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay!! Beautiful views ! The owners were very helpful and communicative!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lillaskog Lodge is a wonderful place for any sort of trip or retreat. We did our annual Friendsgiving here with 6 families with kids, and it had everything we needed and more.The well stocked and large kitchen (two ovens and sinks!) was an absolute delight. Gorgeous views as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Lodge near Yosemite

The lodge was everything we were looking for. Beautiful location and removed from high traffic areas of Yosemite. Took my HS cross country team there for the week and it was a perfect base camp for all activities in the area. Hosts were exceptional.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saketh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous property

The house and the area surrounding it were incredibly beautiful. Liza was a great host, and made sure that everything was taken care of. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clelie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for large families

We enjoyed our stay and the beautiful view, the large, well equipped kitchen and the multiple BarBQs. Also very nice to all have a bathroom. The kids room was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place with ambiance and nice view

Magical view, cute indoor and outdoor spaces, very nice ambiance. I will defiantly be back. Communication was smooth, Liza was very responsive. you get full privacy, no other close properties near the lodge, surrounded in beautiful nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay.

We had a great stay Lillaskog lodge. The place fit our large group perfectly. It had everything we needed and was a short drive to Yosemite. The views are amazing and we spent the evenings watching the sunset over the mountains. The kids loved swimming at Rainbow pool which is only a mile down the road. Liza the owner was really nice and made everything so easy. I would definitely recommend staying here if you're visiting Yosemite or just want a place for some peace and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Classmate Reunion

The property was great for our high school classmate reunion: plenty of space to cook, socialize and enjoy the surroundings. The house was well-equipped for gatherings like ours (10 guests). We're already talking about scheduling another trip there next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property with amazing views

We had a family reunion and there was plenty of room for multiple families to have their own space. I would caution anyone traveling with a small car to be very cautious on the 1/2 mile trek from 120 to the property as it is a pretty washed out dirt road.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Life-long friends reunion

A group of 12-15 childhood friends get together every few years and this year we chose to be near Yosemite NP. We could not have picked a better location or space for our get together. The accommodations were more than enough to keep us all under one roof. And the views were fantastic too! I highly recommend this VRBO to anyone who asks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Gathering

This was the third time we gathered our clan at Lillaskog for a Holiday get together. As usual, all had a great time. I highly recommend this place if you need a large clan to gather and it has a great view. The hosts go out of their way to make you feel welcome. The only very slight negative is we had to wait 10 minutes to get into the house as they were finishing cleaning. On the other hand, it was Christmas Day and we understand that everyone was with their family in the morning. We will be back -- again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Archival

8/10 Good

Hoan N.

Spectacular time with my families at your cottage.

The cottage has great views that you can not describe until you are there. It has everything you can imaging. Like the owner say, just bring food and your camera. He really meant that because the cottage provide you with everything you need. The fruits from the garden and the eggs from the hen was a bonus. Our kids and adults loves it. It was a great location from the entrance to Yosemite. Had a great time there also. The only thing I hope the owner can add on to the cottage is the air condition for each bedroom. The 2 days we were there was very hot (85~90 degrees). That would make a prefect place to stay. Thank you so much for having a beautiful cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
Verified

8/10 Good

Joe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our time at Lillaskog Lodge. There was plenty of space for our group of 9 and we enjoyed the well-stocked kitchen including grills and blackstone, board games, and meteor showers as watched in the Adirondack chairs. The swimming pond and waterfall only five minutes away were amazing. The temperature was over 100 while we were there and would have appreciated additional AC and ventilation, specifically in the downstairs bedrooms. There were hair driers missing in at least one bathroom and the drier was working intermittently. The dishwasher also stopped working and the owners responded quickly. Scott the groundsman was very attentive to our needs and was always happy to answer any of our questions. There was grocery shopping close but restaurants are limitted. The Park entrance was 15 minutes away but hiking and many attractions required drives of 1-2 hours. Overall it was a really great week in a beautiful part of the country. We would give a 9/10 rating.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Stay

I booked this trip for my family (9 adults and 3 kids) to go see Yosemite. In the run up to our trip, California was hit with record storms and Yosemite was closed and the property was damaged. Liza, the property manager was exceptionally communicative, letting us know well in advance the extent of the damage and how it could effect our trip. Liza and the property caretaker worked hard in the days leading up to our trip to resolve all of the damage issues and gave frequent updates on the progress, including offering to let us reschedule or cancel. Check-in and check-out were extremely easy, the property is immaculate, and the views are astonishing! The house is exceptionally well stocked with amenities from firewood, to puzzles, board games, and books, to the most well outfitted kitchen I have seen in a rental property. The kids brought snow gear and spent every minute they could sledding down the rapidly melting snow and Liza was able to give advice on where they could go to find more snow as well as additional hiking options with Yosemite closed. Liza really did everything she could to make our stay special. My only complaint is that we want to go back and it's hard to find a free weekend given the properties popularity. A huge thank you to the folks that make Liliskag so special!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic lodge in a great location, well stocked kitchen

Liza was very communicative and helpful in planning the trip. They clearly put lots of care into the property. The living space is cozy with great views, the aesthetic is pleasant, and there’s ample space for a large group. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing holiday weekend

Rental process was perfect from start to finish. The cabin was clean, organized and extremely well stocked to entertain a large group. The location was perfect for enjoying Yosemite and the many other local hikes and swimming holes. The cabin hosts took incredible care of us making sure we had everything we needed. We can’t wait to visit Lilliskog again. Thank you Liza, Tom and Scott!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022