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Lovely Chalet near Yosemite in Pine Mountain Lake gated resort-style community

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

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Groveland, CA
  • Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course
    3 min drive
  • Groveland Dog Park
    4 min drive
  • Pine Mountain Lake
    6 min drive
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    63 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lovely Chalet near Yosemite in Pine Mountain Lake gated resort-style community

Best offer for a neat house you won't regret renting! This level lot, one-story house is in a safe gated Pine Mountain Lake community, which has it all: 2 mile lake with 3 swimming beaches, an airport, a golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, & much more! It is just 2.5 hours drive from San Francisco. 30 min from the North Gate to Yosemite. You get stocked kitchen, one bedroom with a king bed, another with a queen bed, and the 3rd with two twin beds. Linens, towels and kitchen are awaiting!

Details regarding the chalet:
Cozy lovely house in quiet are with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Guests are provided with towels, linens, comforters, kitchenware, etc. You will find beds with mattresses of different firmness from firm to soft and good pillows. The kitchen is spacious and aside from typically expected, is equipped with toaster, and Keurig coffee machine. Living room has a wood burning fireplace. Powerful central AC/air heater and tankless water heater make your stay reliably pleasant :) There is a 48" TV with HDMI inputs and a DVD/BlueRay player into which you can plug a USB drive with common movie file formats like .mkv or .avi. One of the bedrooms has another TV with . You are welcome to bring your laptop or other source of video/movies. There's are basic TV channels. Patio table with 4 chairs, and hammocks are awaiting you on the rear deck. You are welcome to use propane grill. The front deck has a coffee table with two chairs. Backyard has additional rest/play area with chairs and benches.

Things to do:
Our chalet is in a gated community with a golf course, seasonal heated swimming pool (May-October), the lake's three swimming beaches that get really warm to swim in summer, hiking trails near by, tennis courts, and much more. I can advise on many possible day activities and places to go at different times of the year. Yosemite Park entrance is just 25 miles away, but there are many other attractions in the vicinity. Historical Gold Rush towns, multiple caves, Tuolumne river canyon, mountain lakes, white water rafting are just the first things that come to my mind. Wintertime, you can snowshoe and cross country ski at Yosemite. Downhill skiing/snowboarding is possible with a little over an hour drive to either Dodge Ridge or Yosemite's Badger Pass ski resorts. For the little ones there are FREE "adventures" near by, like a 5min drive to airport to see airplanes take off and land, horse stables to touch a horse's nose, 3min drive to playground with a slide, swings, and sandbox, or feeding trout at Moccasin Creek Hatchery (think of it as your free aquarium, just 15min drive away :) Kids 5 and under ride free in Railtown 1897 steam train found in Jamestown, a 25 min drive away from our home. During summer youngsters enjoy around-the-lake water taxi rides. Seeing Milky Way behind countless stars on a moonless night is captivating. There's plenty to see and do for folks of all ages no matter the season!

On guest communication:
We value your privacy. We are available to help you with advise via SMS, and will do best to arrange friends at Groveland lending you a hand, or help you in person if need be. Please inform us if you need any assistance or if something is not working (For example: BBQ gas tank become empty, or a light bulb needs replacement, etc.)

Our neighbors are very quiet, and so are deer, wild turkeys and other animals that like to pass by.

IMPORTANT: The house is in a gated community which you can only enter though Pine Mountain Drive gated entrance with the address: 19228 Pine Mountain Dr, Groveland, CA 95321. We will provide directions on how to get from there to our house- ignoring those you will get you lost. Please follow those directions, they are just 3 turns!
The closest place to buy groceries is Mar-Val Food store in Groveland.
Please drive gently on our gravel covered parking lot.

Minimal wheelchair accommodations available:
Our one level house is accessible to those in wheelchairs- provided you have ramps to scale 3 steps, and a rolling 22" wide commode chair for doorway clearance.

House Rules
-No smoking
-Not suitable for pets
-No parties or events
-Check-in is after 4PM
- $46 one-time parking fee per car required at entrance gate (good for up to 7 days, paid by cash or credit card).
- Current severe drought conditions necessitate ALL fire safety precautions.
- Relax and enjoy your stay!
During your stay at this chalet, you'll be within walking distance of Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course.
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course and a few minutes from Groveland Dog Park
This chalet offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Groveland chalet is smoke free.

Property manager

Michael

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

Lovely Yosemite Pine Mountain Lake Gated Resort-style Community
Lovely Yosemite Pine Mountain Lake Gated Resort-style Community

Lovely Chalet near Yosemite in Pine Mountain Lake gated resort-style community Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Olga K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yosemite
We stayed at this nice house during our family trip to Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Raft trip
Met our needs for 1 day stay to go whitewater rafting the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saranya V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place in a gated community with a lot of ameneties
The place was clean, the AC was already turned on whne we came so that the home was cool and inviting during the heat wave. The bedrooms devor and bed covers were really cute and clean. The kitchen was easy to use. When we checked out, we explored one of the beaches and the water was lovely. I wished we stayed longer and gone for a swim. Great community, saw many deer while driving out. There is a one time 46$ fee but the host clearly stated that in the description.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Comfortable
Nice and clean, exactly as pictured and advertised. The kitchen was much better stocked than I expected, including good sharp knives! We all slept well and enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick trip
My mom had never been to California and, well, you might say time is getting short. She had a couple of requests: She wanted to be comfortable, she wanted to be safe, and she wanted to see Yosemite and big trees. Four of us stayed in this house - Me, my wife, my mom, my wife's brother. We were comfortable and safe, we had a very pleasant and relaxing time at the house, and we were well positioned for visiting Yosemite. My conversations with the owner were clear and straightforward. He was accurate in everything he told us and we would love to have stayed longer. And we'd happily go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Used before and after river rafting
Nice 3 BR
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay!
We enjoyed our stay; the house was clean and comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property
Thank you so much, we enjoyed staying at your cabin at Pine Mountain Lake. Everything was nice and clean and the beds were very comfortable. Check in and out was easy and convenient. Would recommend this to anyone. We would have liked to use the barbecue on the back deck, but the weather did not cooperate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little Chalet
Restful and peaceful stay. Well stocked amenities, quiet location. We stayed 7 nights while touring surrounding area. Everything worked well in this lovely home. I would recommend you stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Neil I.

Disliked: Cleanliness
$1.29 would solve the problem
We spent a full day in the mountains then find no wash clothes in the house. Owner reply was he did not advertise wash cloths only towels! Ants in the kitchen and bathroom …so the ant traps on the kitchen counter are not working . I asked the neighbors about cable tv… they all have it ..so this owner chooses to use an antenna..so reception is very poor. I have stayed in over 30 vrbo in 14 states and this is my first poor review.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Ken
Community should have all access for guest and community gates take long
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S., Discovery Bay, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Retreat
The host was very responsive to my questions and requests. Our stay was less than 24 hours so we were unable to enjoy the backyard deck and grill. I’d love to come back for a longer time at this mountain location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yusen Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Nice town, great host, amazing house!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful Retreat
My friends and I stayed in Groveland for a relaxing retreat and had a great time. Lots of fun things to do in the area and beautiful views. Hosts were great at communication and extremely helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Kerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable property
Enjoyed our visit. Problem with water heater but owner is addressing it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jon V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant home in gated community
The house is very pleasant in a nice, safe neighborhood. It's a bit of a shame that the community charges a $42 fee for the entrance pass just so that you can get to the house. That feels awfully high, if like us, you aren't using any of the community's services or attractions. Still, the fee was disclosed before we selected this home and so we just considered it part of the cost of staying here. The house was well-equipped, clean, and comfortable. The only drawback was that the hot water heater was working intermittently, a problem which previous reviewers have also mentioned. We always managed to get it going again but it was annoying. The owner is aware of the problem and is fixing it. So if you are considering staying here, there's a good chance this will not be a problem for you. Overall we enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Olena D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute chalet
The chalet was nice and cozy. Clean, comfortable beds, a well-functioning fireplace, and a fully stocked kitchen. The gated community was peaceful and beautiful. The only downside to this place was the problem with hot water in the bathrooms - we lost it on the last day of our stay and were not able to fix it following the instructions in the Welcome book. I hope next time this issue will be fixed and I can give the chalet five stars instead of four.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Lindsay W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house and very clean
Very cute clean house! Reaching out to owner about hot water situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home close to Western Yosemite Entrance
We chose this home so we had access to Yosemite NP. Takes about 30 minutes to get to the Big Oak Flat entrance, then another 30 to the Valley Floor. It had room for 6 easily and all you would need to stay in a home. I loved being able to do laundry after hiking all day. We basically just slept at the home. Be aware that there is a one time entrance fee from the neighborhood the first time you arrive. It was $42 in October of 2022. We paid in cash, but there could be other ways to pay. We were warned not to use much of the internet or else there would be an extra charge so we never connected to it. Be prepared for that. The neighborhood is high up a hill and we saw deer each day. Other animals must be near by since we had to tie down the garbage. I would return again if I needed to be in this area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irvina P., Yukon

Liked: Cleanliness
Needed more time
Wi-Fi/phone service turned out to be a little bit of a challenge for us. We understood the situation, but the other couple had a death in the family and they tried to watch a little bit of the service live, but none of us could get enough service. We knew it would be a stretch based on the information that was supplied. It was simply a matter of bad timing on our 21-day journey. We also wish we had scheduled a 2nd day there to have enjoyed the amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, Comfortable and well stocked.
Home is comfortable and better stocked than most VRBO I have stayed at. There was plenty of DVD's to choose from so did not miss streaming on the WiFi. Owner gave good instructions to house, which I printed and followed diligently. Unfortunately, I did not supply the vehicles in my group, which was asked for in advance via email from owner, so had a hiccup checking in So be sure and give that in advance for a smooth check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rima A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in beautiful location
This is a perfect place to stay for those wanting to visit Yosemite or other places. Plenty of room, so nicely furnished, everything you need. It is in a gated community that is nestled in the mountains. Two minutes away is the quaint town of Groveland. Hosts are responsive and so helpful. The welcome book has everything you need to know. We'd definitely stay here again. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Ngoc L.

Good for one night
The location is not to far from Yosemite, has stores and restaurants within 10 minutes drives. Quite neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Felicia R., Foster City CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Yosemite getaway
This home is situated in a lovely gated community with a pool, private lake and golf course- course was great. The home is very nice, clean, with the modern appliances provided. However, there was no bath soap to be found anywhere! The post itself is deceptive. There are hidden rules and fees that were not described in the context nor included in the price. Once we booked, I received an email about the wi-fi and downloading restrictions (3gb/day) or fees would be added to the cost. In my opinion, these things should be accounted for in the cost of the rental. When I received the check in instructions just a day or 2 prior to check in, I was told there was a $30 parking fee, which was raised to $42 in the subsequent email from the owner and what had to be paid at the gate. Again, better to just include these fees in the cost of the rental to avoid surprise charges. The night (9:30pm) before check in, I received an email to confirm who would be driving and names on licenses. If we were already in the area, we could’ve been without phone service and not been able to provide this info. This task should have been taken care of with all others to avoid last minute hiccups. Luckily I saw it and responded . When we arrived, I wanted to make use of the pool, which I learned from the cleaner does not open until 5/27. There was no map of the community or amenities we had access to, despite claims in the ad. However, when I contacted Mike about early entry to put food inside, he responded quickly and positively. We used the lake in the evening when there were few people around, so I cannot provide an accurate experience on peak times. It is small and the swimming space is limited. This was a great spot to get to Yosemite the next day. However, due to the hidden fees and lack of upfront communication, I would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ido L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable, and quite
We stayed the night in our way to some whitewater rafting and enjoyed every minute.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022