Kay’s Nest: A Two-Story Hideaway Near Yosemite With a Loft Studio and a Game Room

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Kay’s Nest is a one-of-a-kind, two-story wood house tucked into the pines at Evergreen Lodge in Groveland, California, just outside Yosemite National Park. Upstairs is a cozy studio loft under a vaulted ceiling with a king bed, a kitchen, and a private deck. Downstairs is a big game room with a pool table and pinball. At about 1,500 square feet, it sleeps two to four and is made for small family getaways.

Two-story wood house in the pines with a wall sign that reads Kay's Nest — The wood house in the pines. The wall sign reads Kay’s Nest.
Photo: Evergreen Lodge / evergreenlodge.com

A Studio Loft in the Trees

The upper floor is one open studio under a steep vaulted ceiling with a deep red accent wall. It has a king bed, a sitting area with a queen sofa bed, a dining area, and a full bathroom with a shower and tub. Glass doors open onto a private deck looking into the pines.

Studio loft under a vaulted ceiling with a red accent wall, a bed with a plaid quilt, a sofa, and a TV — The studio loft with its king bed and sitting area. Photo: Kim Carroll / Evergreen Lodge / evergreenlodge.com

Two empty chairs on a wood deck, pines beyond the glass — Two chairs on the deck, with pines beyond the glass.
Photo: Evergreen Lodge / evergreenlodge.com

A Full Kitchen

The loft’s kitchen runs along both walls, with wood cabinets, a full-size fridge, a range, and a dishwasher, plus a round dining table by the deck doors. A washer and dryer are in the house too, which is handy for longer stays.

Kitchen with wood cabinets and stainless fridge leading to a round dining table by glass doors to the deck — The loft kitchen and dining area. Photo: Kim Carroll / Evergreen Lodge / evergreenlodge.com

A Game Room Downstairs

The lower level is all about fun. There’s a pool table, a pinball machine, a bar counter with stools, a leather sectional for lounging, a small table, a mini-fridge, and a half bath. It’s a great spot for families to hang out after a day in Yosemite.

Game room with a pool table, bar stools along a counter, and an open door to the pines — The downstairs game room. Photo: Kim Carroll / Evergreen Lodge / evergreenlodge.com

Pool table under hanging lamps with bar seating along the wall — The pool table and bar counter. Photo: Kim Carroll / Evergreen Lodge / evergreenlodge.com

Leather sectional sofa in the game room with a counter, sink, and stacked washer and dryer — The game room lounge. Photo: Kim Carroll / Evergreen Lodge / evergreenlodge.com

Wood vanity and mirror, with towels and a window reflected, no person — The vanity. The mirror shows towels and a window.
Photo: Evergreen Lodge / evergreenlodge.com

The Floor Plan

The plan shows the studio loft on top, with the bedroom area, bath, and kitchen leading to the deck, and the activity room below, each with its own outside stairs.

Floor plan of Kay's Nest showing the upper studio with kitchen, bath, and bedroom and the lower-level activity room — The two-level floor plan. Image: Evergreen Lodge / evergreenlodge.com

Stay Details

Location: Evergreen Lodge, Groveland, California, near Yosemite National Park
Type: two-story house rental
Size: about 1,500 sq ft
Sleeps: 2 to 4 (king bed and queen sofa bed)
Bathrooms: 1.5 (full bath with shower/tub upstairs, half bath downstairs)
Upstairs: studio loft with kitchen, dining area, sitting area, private deck
Downstairs: game room with pool table, pinball, lounge, bar seating
Amenities: air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TV, washer/dryer, Keurig, daily light housekeeping
Check-in 4 PM; check-out 11 AM
Rates: vary by season; minimum stays often apply in peak season and on holidays
Note: the lodge usually closes in January and reopens in early February

What Makes This Stay Special

A private two-story house instead of a single cabin room.
A game room that keeps kids (and adults) entertained.
A full kitchen and washer/dryer for longer trips.
Close to Yosemite, with the lodge’s amenities nearby.

Looking for more forest stays? See the Tin Poppy Cabin in the Larch Hills and Ruby Lake’s King Wood Cabin. And for a tiny home named after the park, check out the 180 sq ft Yosemite tiny house on wheels.

Learn More

Kay’s Nest at Evergreen Lodge
Rental page: evergreenlodge.com
info@evergreenlodge.com · (209) 379-2606 (reservations 7am to 7pm Pacific)
Instagram: @yosemite_evergreen
Photos: Evergreen Lodge.

Highlights

Two-story wood house in the pines near Yosemite
Vaulted studio loft with a king bed and private deck
Full kitchen and washer/dryer
Game room with pool table and pinball
Sleeps 2 to 4

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