A Blue Sky Lodge

7594 Azalea Lane, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Accomodates 9
  • Bathrooms 2.5
A Blue Sky Lodge
A Blue Sky Lodge
A Blue Sky Lodge
A Blue Sky Lodge
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A Blue Sky Lodge
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A Blue Sky Lodge

Description

A Kojoji Hela Koca in the language of the Miwok Indians translates to ‘A Blue Sky Lodge’. This custom-built house is the blend of fine craftsmanship and rich materials found in the Art Deco period from 1910 through the 1930s. It hearkens to a time of luxury, glamour, and elegance. This home comfortably sleeps 7. The master bedroom has a king bed and attached bathroom with large soaking tub. There is one room with a queen bed and one room with a full bed. The private library has a twin size sofa bed. This home has a large TV with a blue ray player, sorry no satellite TV or WiFi. This home has Air Conditioning!
Yosemite National Park is a neighbor of A Kojoji Hela Koca where ‘Dress Circle’ seats await you for a direct vista of this national treasure. The lofty ‘Great Room’ and accompanying loft is the perfect spot during any of the four seasons to experience this natural woodland setting with sunlight streaming through the windows. The gourmet kitchen is designed for ease in preparing and enjoying a sumptuous meal while overlooking the park. This house includes an octagonal tower on two levels, a great room, large patio, three (03) bedrooms plus a library, laundry, and two and a half baths (including a master bath suite). There is a California King bed, Queen bed, Double bed, and open out twin with an occupancy rating for 10. Comfort and ambiance are provided by ductless heating and air conditioning, along with a gas fireplace and barbeque. Sit on the deck, curl up in a cozy corner, read a good book by the fireside, relax in the claw-foot tub, slow the pace down, reconnect to family and friends. Come and be on the edge of Yosemite National Park in a house made for enjoying life and being a part of a breathtaking adventure. The Art Deco theme is woven into the wide array of textures and shapes from its exterior octagonal tower to its interior polished granite fireplace wall. A Blue Sky Lodge is a pastiche of many different styles, united in their celebration of the forest just outside its windows. Yosemite National Park is a neighbor of A Kojoji Hela Koca where ‘Dress Circle’ seats await you for a direct vista of this national treasure. From the lofty ‘Great Room’ with its built-in acoustics; play an instrument in the loft, read a book by the fireplace, do a jigsaw on the granite table, enjoy the sunlight streaming in the windows … and be ready for all that jazz. The design and interior decoration of this house was influenced by the bold geometric forms of Art Deco; the bright colors of the era; the updated craftsmanship of the furniture and the exotic styles of China and Japan, India, Persia, ancient Egypt, as well as Incan and Mayan art. Come to the house along its Art Deco railing of steel and timber, reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright’s arcs and spheres and enjoy the international mix of styles, including an exuberance of patterns and subtle pigments… much like the riot of colours within Yosemite in the spring or autumn. Enter A Blue Sky Lodge through its round blue door and get ready for a kitchen built by cooks. Our family’s pastime is cooking, baking…and enjoying a sumptuous meal together. We built the kitchen and granite island thinking of people who relish the culinary arts and whipping up a flavorful feast in this natural wood-land setting. Sit in the Picasso blue dining room chairs to enjoy great meals…while making great memories. The Master Bedroom on the first floor is a retreat. A chase lounge is adorned in a Breakers Blue Moonlight fabric and provides a place to grab a quick nap before entering the large master bath complete with a claw foot bathtub, peacock feathers in a feature wall, and Art Deco tile trim. This includes a recreation of the ‘1920 Flapper Fans’ in the tile baseboards combined with a classic mix of Egyptian and Mayan motifs in the large walk-in shower. The upstairs bedrooms have ample closet space to put the bags in and grab the shorts or hiking pants for a long walk. Art Deco overhead lamps and window trim with red oak pyramids continue the theme. Want to get away? The library tucked into the 2nd floor is a good start. The ‘whimsical’ loveseats with their Georgio Pewter fabric will keep one guessing on the best seating arrangement for that room. And the loft? Built for a choir to perform for a small wedding below. The musical ‘S’ iron railing pattern is testament to our family’s love of music … along with cooking. The loft has circular cocktail ottoman wrapped in a metric blue Caribbean fabric that is just right for catching a glimpse of a deer or a chickaree (Douglas squirrel) out its adjacent paned window. And the twin high-back chairs facing the glory of Yosemite are perfect for unwinding, getting inspired, doing a bit of thought-provoking writing or sketching of the trees just outside the tower’s 8-sided space. A Blue Sky Lodge (A Kojoji Hela Koca) is like an Art Deco design -- timeless because of its futuristic characteristics, wrapped in a green (or white) blanket of the natural surroundings. Rich color, bold lines and symmetrical shapes help brand this house as unique. Sit on the deck, curl up in a cozy corner, slow the pace down, reconnect to family and friends. Come and be on the edge of Yosemite National Park, in a house made for enjoying life. NOTE: The name of this house has been carefully selected by our family to remember one of the Native American groups who lived in the Sierra Nevada mountains around what is now known as Yosemite. We also tried to include the Miwok geometric forms and lines in the materials and fabrics we chose, including the horizontal lines, zigzags, small triangles, rectangles, arrowheads and diamond shapes that are found in the designs they created.


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Amenities

  • Bedrooms 3
  • People allowed 9
  • Bathrooms 2.5
  • TV/DVD
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Gas Grill
  • Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
  • Laundry Facilities
Location: Yosemite


Reviews


Heidi R.
July 14, 2024
We had a fabulous time! The house was exactly what we were looking for. Close to the things we wanted to see in Yosemite, comfortable, spacious, and air conditioned. Not having wi-fi was amazing! It was so great to be unplugged for a week.

Gregory F.
June 12, 2024
We have stayed at scenicwonders almost every year for several years now, and have never been disappointed.

Dr Vilaivan T.
May 6, 2024
Excellent accommodation! Beautiful house very clean and spacious. Location is great. A little problem with dishwasher upper rack was broken! The bath room downstairs has no heat it was very cold. The upstairs bathroom sliding door was not working properly. The shower head water was not very full! And will need shower cap. However we enjoyed our time in the house.

Chris P.
April 7, 2024
Overall great but house was very cold and took a long time to warm up downstairs. I would suggest pre-heating a few hours in advance, similarly would assume the same would apply for cooling in warmer months.

Jill C.
March 15, 2024
Beautiful property, super clean, good communication about the stay. Everything as described -- no hassle and enough information provided to feel like the hosts/managers were helpful. Thanks!

Matt, M.
March 10, 2024
House was in a great location and was very clean and beyond our expectations. Check was simple and check was easy as well.

Matthew T.
February 18, 2024
Great place to stay. Perfect for 8 people

ROGER T.
January 10, 2024
Great outdoor support helping to clear 12 inches of snow!

Denise T.
November 13, 2023
We have rented this house several times and it works well for our family. It is comfortable, clean, and well stocked. We love the location so close to Yosemite valley. Everything worked and the house is well maintained. We enjoyed our stay and plan to return again. One question- is Wi Fi a possibility? That is one thing that would make it even better. Thank you

Thea, V.
October 10, 2023
Geweldig mooi huis! Mooie locatie. Goede, snelle service

Iain S.
September 19, 2023
Great location, really helps being in the park. We inadvertently set off the fire alarm with steam from the shower, so would be good to alert guests that this can happen if bathroom door is left open.

Josephine L.
July 15, 2023
Absolutely beautiful home!!! We loved the location and the easy check-in process. The house was super clean and spacious. All the beds were comfortable and cozy. Thank you Scenic Wonders for being so helpful!

Denise G.
July 1, 2023
We had the best time . After spending each day in the park it was such a nice and relaxing retreat to come home too. The bedding was so comfortable. We loved all the different sitting areas and enjoyed making our own meals. Every morning walking into the living area was so awakening with all the natural light coming through it truly was so invigorating. Very peaceful evenings . Plenty of room for all.

Dawn, E.
June 24, 2023
Beautiful house with everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. It’s nice to have downtime but wifi would have been helpful. Yosemite valley was 30 minutes away which was convenient and so pleased we could stay in the park.

Steven L.
June 26, 2023
The house was extremely clean. Everything was perfect

Paula, O.
January 6, 2023
Todo estuvo Perfecto el lugar la ubicación , la cabaña está muy limpia, nos encanto a mi familia y a mi

Wendy G.
October 21, 2022
House was very clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable, relaxing stay. Thanks!

Jeanie, G.
September 16, 2022
Three couples of us travelled together for our first visit to Yosemite. The house was really good for that size group. The open layout of the living areas was great. A Blue Sky Lodge was a wonderful home base for a great trip.

William S.
August 8, 2022
Absolutely Heaven on earth!

DAI W.
August 22, 2022
AC was very nice and needed, clean, kitchen well equipped, bathroom towels/amenities included, board games very fun.

David S.
July 6, 2022
All homes should have wifi

Richard G.
June 30, 2022
Some cell service was able to be used. More reliable service would be great for this awesome location. House was very clean and well maintained. Our stay was flawless and will recommend it.

Julie N.
May 26, 2022
Accommodation was brilliant, was excellent having staples in kitchen especially with being so remote, one little negative thing, we booked for 7 people and the 7th person was on a sofa bed and was rather disappointing to have to make this us when we arrived

Jamie R.
June 22, 2022
We absolutely loved everything about Blue Sky! What a comfortable place to come back to after a long day in Yosemite. The house was so clean and the beds were so comfortable. Thank you for the amazing stay! The only thing we missed was wifi but it was also good to unplug. Phones don’t work at all in the house either.

Michael D.
June 7, 2022
We had an awesome stay. Thank you very much. We were pleased when we ran out of gas and someone came right away to fill up the tank. We would have liked a couple of lounge chairs on the deck to nap in after our hikes. At least one of the outside chairs around the table was broken. Otherwise it was a beautiful place, well taken care of. I would highly recommend it!

Birgit D.
May 15, 2022
Contactless check in went without incident. The email confirmations and info as to lack of GPS, location were helpful as were the staff who answered a few questions prior to our trip. The home was exactly as described and worked out very well for our family. The location was good. Everything worked as it should in the home and we had a delightful time. I am recommending friends contact Scenic Wonders for their vacation stays.

Haley A.
May 30, 2022
Located inside the park and about 20 minutes to The Valley made this home a great choice for us. The kitchen was perfectly appointed and the home was immaculate upon our arrival. Avoiding the lines for entry is worth every penny. Though we adjusted to not having cell or internet it would make the overall stay more comfortable in the evenings.

Michelle, L.
May 24, 2022
House was clean and beautiful. Very convenient to Yosemite valley. Would have wished for wi-fi availability though.

Sheryl H.
May 2, 2022
The stay was actually wonderful in every way, with the exception of no cell service, WIFI, or satellite TV. We underestimated how important having cell phone access and access to live television (sports and news) would be, and next time we are in Yosemite we will choose lodgings with these additions.

Joan R.
April 20, 2022
House was beautiful. Very clean & private. One negative was that there was no heater in the bathrooms so it was pretty cold after showers. The second was that we couldnt find a coffee maker anywhere. There was coffee supplied, but no way to it.

Zach R.
April 17, 2022
Great stay

Carine F.
March 17, 2022
The lodge is very clean and has everything that we needed. Having WiFi will take it to the 5 stars.

Christina A.
February 6, 2022
Pulling up we were in awe with how beautiful The house was and the view surrounding it. We had a fantastic time! It was definitely a great mini vacation. Everything we needed was in the house and we were all very happy. Thank you!

Jolean F.
November 27, 2021
It was really such an ideal spot. The house is so well stocked. I really could not have asked for a better Thanksgiving location. Thanks!

Yogesh V.
October 26, 2021
Disappointed for not having Wifi, TV, otherwise all fine

Steve, C.
August 5, 2021
All members of my party loved the property. The locations proximity (about 10 minutes) from the valley was also a HUGE plus. The only addition I would suggest is to have internet access available.

Noree B.
September 11, 2021
Great place! Huge and clean.

Alexa E.
August 7, 2021
Everything was wonderful and clean. Gorgeous house and comfortable set up. Everything in the house worked. Taking away a start because there’s no wifi provided, which would not be a big deal if area had cellular reception.

Adriana G.
August 1, 2021
This house its perfect for your next visit to Yosemite.

Jennifer W.
July 1, 2021
Wonderful visit, beautiful park and house

Robyne D.
June 28, 2021
Beautiful house in a great location! Highly recommend!

Tammy C.
June 11, 2021
Great location, great house, open and spacious. Had everything we needed.

Ronald W.
April 21, 2021
An unforgettable moment.

Victoria B.
April 6, 2021
Thank you for a wonderful week in Yosemite. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed. Looking forward to our next trip to Yosemite and Yosemite west.

Juliana K.
December 4, 2020
Beautiful place. Nicely stocked. Only recommendation would be a television or radio in main room.

Matt N.
November 15, 2020
We had a fantastic time, beautiful home!

Jun L.
October 25, 2020
This house was amazing. Nice, quiet neighborhood in a great location. The house was beautiful and the layout is very efficient. My family LOVED it. Great amenities and we enjoyed cooking in the kitchen. We regretted not bringing more food or having a grocery store nearby because we wanted to cook more! We appreciated the extra blankets.

Jeff P.
October 21, 2020
Great place, loved it. Thanks.

Taylor L.
October 13, 2020
I loved my stay in Blue Sky Lodge! Location is hard to beat and the place itself was top-notch. All linens were of high quality, the entire house was completely spotless upon arrival, and communication with Scenic Wonders was easy. I will definitely be returning to this place and recommend it to others looking for accommodations in Yosemite!

Margaret P.
September 7, 2020
Everything was fantastic! We loved A Blue Sky Lodge. It was very important to have had the landline to call management about the fires.

J Javier P.
August 16, 2020
A handicap ramp will make it perfect / Excellent

Margaret D.
August 13, 2020
The house was fantastic, clean and comfortable. Wish there were pillows on the couch but that did not impactour stay, we had fun!

Blake P.
July 14, 2020
Great location..super house AC was very good to have this week.

Brian P.
June 21, 2020
We had a fantastic stay. The support prior to arrival by Celia was timely, helpful and thorough which was much appreciated. Our accommodations were pristine - clean, plentiful in amenities, well maintained - and of course in a setting like none other! My family of 7 including 3 adults and 4 kids ages 18 mos, 5, 5, and 6 years old all had a fantastic time and loved our accommodations - they didn't want to leave! We will definitely be back. The only thing I would say is signage to indicate that the refrigeration takes a while (ie: overnight) to fully cool down. Otherwise we loved it and will be back!

Nanci M.
December 29, 2019
Great cabin. Very clean. Only issue was with hot water but maintenance came and addressed the problem. Thank you.

Anthony H.
December 9, 2019
The home was amazing and clean. The welcome phone call was a great touch to make sure we were all settled and had what we needed. We had issues figuring out how to turn the heat on, and there was someone to help in less than 10 minutes. Great stay. Thank you again!

William P.
December 4, 2019
Loved our stay! Wi-Fi would be my only suggestions to improve things.

Cynthia M.
December 1, 2019
Magical Family Holiday! Wonderful staff.

Jill R.
October 11, 2019
Blue Sky lodge was beautiful!! It perfectly suited our needs. Well equipped kitchen. Honestly, I can’t think of anything that could have improved upon our stay except for lacking WiFi. Thank you!

Anna L.
September 2, 2019
Beautiful, spacious, well-equipped house. Top class.

Gretchen H.
August 22, 2019
A well appointed house. Lots of towels, no shortage in the kitchen, everything from strainers to serving bowls. Games provided - we bought and finished and left a 500 piece puzzle of Yosemite. Enjoy! Only caution - not for the handicapped. Many steps to the front door. Its about 30 to 40 minutes to the park. You wont be sorry you rented.

Monique B.
August 14, 2019
We enjoyed our stay very much. The house was beautiful, spacious and clean.

Nathan B.
July 12, 2019
I appreciated the quality of the house. It was clean, the beds were very comfortable, and it was very spacious. There are a couple of areas for improvement: Get some salt and pepper shakers Include more linens. It is advertised as a capacity of 10, but only had the linens and blankets to sleep 6. Thanks for the opportunity to stay there.