Cabins and whole homes
June Lake Cabin Rentals
June Lake cabin rentals range from simple resort cabins by the lakes to full log homes on the loop. Couples do well in a resort cabin; groups and families are happier in a whole home with separate suites and one big kitchen.
The short answer
Pick a resort cabin if you are two people who will be on the water all day. Pick a condo if all that matters is being near the lifts. Pick a whole home if you are a family or a group who wants separate bedrooms, a real kitchen and one place to gather at night. The Yosemite Gateway Chalet is a whole home: a 4,000 square foot log chalet on the June Lake Loop, rented to one party of up to eight.
Cabin, condo or whole home
| Resort cabin | Ski-area condo | Whole home | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Couples, anglers | Ski-focused trips | Families and groups |
| Bedrooms | Usually one | One to three | Several, with private baths |
| Kitchen | Basic or none | Small | Full |
| Gathering space | Limited | Limited | Living room, dining table, deck |
| Privacy | Shared resort grounds | Shared building | The whole property |
What to look for in a June Lake rental
Bedrooms with their own baths. Mornings go smoother when nobody waits for the shower.
A kitchen you can cook in. Restaurants on the loop are few and seasonal, so most nights you will cook.
A hot tub. After a day on the trail or the mountain, it is the best hour of the day.
Winter access. Snow can be deep from December to April. Check parking, driveway clearing and how far the cabin is from the plowed road.
Clear fees. Ask for the cleaning fee and the 15% Mono County lodging tax up front.
When to book
Book as early as you can for the winter holidays, Presidents’ Day weekend, the Fourth of July and October’s fall color weekends. Those dates fill months ahead. Midweek stays in late spring and early summer are the easiest to find.
This property is phenomenal! There is a stream running around the property. The kids caught a couple trout and threw them back. Property owner was very responsive.
June Lake by season
Winter brings deep snow, June Mountain a mile away and Mammoth thirty minutes south. Spring brings the trout opener and, when Tioga Road opens, Yosemite’s high country. Summer is lake days, hiking and day trips to Tuolumne Meadows. Fall is the secret: golden aspens, empty trails and the best light of the year. Our June Lake guide covers the loop in full.
The Yosemite Gateway Chalet
- About 4,000 square feet, rented whole to one party of up to eight
- Three suites, each with a private bath, plus a half bath downstairs
- An outdoor hydrotherapy tub for six under Carson Peak, open all year
- A Grand Room with a 21-foot ceiling, an open fire and an oak bar
- A remodeled kitchen and an eleven-and-a-half-foot dining table
- Five paddleboards in the garage, and a mile to June Mountain
- A flat $295 cleaning fee and the 15% lodging tax, nothing else
See the chalet, the floorplan and the gallery, or read our full guide to June Lake lodging.
Getting to June Lake
June Lake sits just off US 395 in Mono County, about 20 miles north of Mammoth Lakes and five hours from Los Angeles. From the Bay Area in summer, the most beautiful route crosses Yosemite on Tioga Road; in winter, when that road is closed, take US 50 or I-80 to US 395. Mammoth Yosemite Airport is about 25 minutes from the chalet, with seasonal flights. See directions and drive times.
A cabin near Yosemite
June Lake is one of the closest towns to Yosemite’s east entrance, 27 miles from the Tioga Pass gate and about 45 minutes from Tuolumne Meadows when Tioga Road is open. For a cabin trip that includes the park, it puts you on the quiet side of Yosemite, away from the Valley crowds. See lodging near Tuolumne Meadows.
Questions
What kinds of cabins can you rent in June Lake?
Resort cabins near June, Gull and Silver Lakes, condos near the June Mountain ski area, and private homes around the June Lake Loop.
Which June Lake rentals have a hot tub?
Many private homes do. The Yosemite Gateway Chalet has an outdoor hydrotherapy tub for six that runs all year, plus a two-person jacuzzi and a claw-foot tub inside.
Are pets allowed at the chalet?
No. Pets are not allowed on the property.
How do I book the chalet?
Check open dates on the availability calendar and inquire directly, or book on VRBO or Airbnb. Every stay adds a flat $295 cleaning fee and Mono County’s 15% lodging tax.