"Escape By The Lake" - Gated Resort With Lake Activities Near Yosemite - Groveland

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6176.5 sq m

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Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Groveland, CA

Pine Mountain Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course
‪7 min drive‬
Pine Mountain Lake Marina
‪14 min drive‬
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Office 1

1 Large Single Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

"Escape By The Lake" - Gated Resort With Lake Activities Near Yosemite

"Escape By The Lake" as the name implies is a great retreat to experience Mother Nature without sacrificing any of life's modern conveniences. Its like camping with natures beauty out your window but with a comfy bed, fully stocked kitchen, game room, WI-FI, even Big Screen TVs. So whether your planning a family and/or friends vacation or just a getaway for 2, spending some quality time here will definitely recharge your batteries and leave your troubles behind. The rental is located just off the lake itself, just a 1/4-mile to the Lake Lodge Beach/Playground, Tennis Courts and Fishermans Cove/Playground within the PML resort. This very roomy cabin has extended living space on the back deck; great for family meals, entertaining or just kicking back, enjoying the view of majestic oaks, pines and lake view. The open great room/dining/kitchen/deck layout really lends itself to entertaining and socializing. Thoughtfully decorated with a rustic, mountain-getaway-feeling in mind...log cabin decor is the theme...from the antler chandelier to real log furniture! The combination of resort amenities, great cabin feel, and proximity to area attractions should be everything you desire in spending your vacation time. You can take it easy around the house and see the sights per your own time schedule. Relax and enjoy what man and nature have provided, I know you won't leave unsatisfied.

Property manager

Mike Ransom

Languages

English

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Pool

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Pets considered

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

Please do not encroach on neighbors property. Lake access is at designated areas, Lake Lodge, Fisherman’s Cove or the Main Marina.

Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Groveland

Located in Groveland, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course and Pine Mountain Lake Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pine Mountain Lake and Tuolumne River. Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Mother Lode Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.

Groveland, CA

What's nearby

Pine Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
Groveland Wayside Park - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
Pine Mountain Lake Marina - 14 min drive - 9.4 km
Black Oak Casino - 50 min drive - 36.4 km

Getting around

Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pine Mountain Lake Country Clb - ‬10 min drive
‪Pizza Factory - ‬13 min drive
‪Hungry Bear Cafe - ‬12 min drive
‪Two Guys Pizza Pies - ‬11 min drive
‪Priest Station Cafe - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does "Escape By The Lake" - Gated Resort With Lake Activities Near Yosemite have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is "Escape By The Lake" - Gated Resort With Lake Activities Near Yosemite pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at "Escape By The Lake" - Gated Resort With Lake Activities Near Yosemite?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Escape By The Lake" - Gated Resort With Lake Activities Near Yosemite?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Escape By The Lake" - Gated Resort With Lake Activities Near Yosemite located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Pine Mountain Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tuolumne River and Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course. Mary Laveroni Community Park and Groveland Wayside Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

David G.

3 Aug 2021

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

Awesome location and character loaded cabin

Had a great week stay at the cabin. We really appreciate Mike, the owner, giving us some great advice about Yosemite and how to get the best from visiting. The cabin is full of things to explore and we loved the decor. The lake and pool were awesome for the kids and we enjoyed horse riding too.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

14 Oct 2024

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

A wonderful place to visit Yosemite

A quiet setting with lots of room and western / sports memorabilia that will make you smile. Furnished with everything you need including a new washer/ dryer. No detergent needed. Great communication with owner. Would stay again

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine C.

4 Aug 2024

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

Pine Lake

The house was comfortable and roomy. The lake view was beautiful. The kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked. Comfortable beds. Very quiet area. Location gives an easy drive to Yosemite. Lots of wildlife to watch while we had our morning coffee off the spacious deck.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

analisa p.

2 July 2023

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

Great House and Location

Our stay was fantastic. The house is great. It is spacious and well equipped. Mike, the owner, is very knowledgeable and communicative. I would stay here again, and would recommend it to friends. Thanks Mike!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 July 2023

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

Nice place in a great location

The house was spacious and had character. Lots of room in the fridge for food and all the cooking utensils you could ask for. Beautiful deck overlooking the pond, and only a short drive to Yosemite. And Mike is a gracious host. Perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleuterio P.

1 Aug 2022

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

Delight at the lake

The property is wonderfully located and beautifully furnished in order to remind the guest of the experiences awaiting just beyond the door. If I am ever fortunate to own such a home I hope that I could designate a similar attention to detail. It seems as though a lifetime of adventure was had in this house. For anyone who would like to visit the valley, I would recommend no other stay. I feel contented and hope to soon return.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tharak K.

7 Sept 2021

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

Spacious rustic home

Initially we had booked it for 2adults and 2 kids but later invited our friends since it could sleep 8. The cottage is spacious and has a cozy lived in feel as if you are staying at an aunts house. The decor is a bit dated but it adds to the rustic appeal. There are a lot of memramblia all over the house and pictures of the owner’s family. Has a nice view of the lake and is walking distance from the public beach. The community pool is at the country club which is 3 miles away. Overall we had a very relaxing Labor Day weekend. It’s great value for money if you don’t mind a bit of a dated but comfortable decor and don’t expect a home that has the latest amenities. Mike the host was responsive and checked in on us multiple times.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn H.

28 Aug 2021

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

Cabin in the woods

Had not been since I was a child. The home is beautiful. The location is amazing. The owner was super cool. Can’t wait to go back!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

William C.

21 Aug 2021

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

Great getaway

Very homey and welcoming. Wonderful weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Ellen V.

5 Aug 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Old house good location

The location was nice and the size of the home, but needs cleaning. The house was super dirty, cobwebs all over ceiling, dust everywhere, and so cluttered. It was seriously hard finding anything with so much stuff around. This house is need of a deep clean. Also, my family did not like the fact that the owner asked why and when we were using the AC during 95 degree weather. I have rented and stayed at places before and never told what to do during the stay because that is what you are paying for.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Natalia S.

20 July 2021

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

family getaway

The house is awesome, looks much better in real than on pictures. The bottom floor was our entertainment area where we played pool, hanged out, listened to music (there's a blue tooth connected retro speaker), it was definitely a nice extra to our experience. Close to the lodge beach area and the Marina, 5 min drive. Best of all, Mike, the owner, was very kind to us when we had realized that we had forgotten an important ring at the house, he arranged it to be mailed back to us free of charge- that says a lot! Thanks, Mike!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 May 2021

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

A+

Great place, highly recommend.

Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erica H., Los Angeles

8 Apr 2021

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

Staycation

We decided last minute we needed a trip to Yosemite. The whole process was smooth and Mike was great. He checked in on us, had suggestions ready and helped with anything we needed. We’ll definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

23 Feb 2021

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

Great house.

Great house in a great location. Plenty of room for everyone. Very good layout for relaxing. Owner was very easy to contact and very friendly. Will be returning in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

21 Feb 2021

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

Great view, Great games, Great time

The place was perfect for a getaway. When we weren't enjoying the deer walking right up to the porch while we watched the beautiful sunset over the lake, we were downstairs shooting pool, or upstairs relaxing in the living room playing chess and other games. There was plenty of space for us and a lot of extra places to sleep beyond the three bedrooms. I highly recommend it and I am already planning my return trip!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Olivia S.

28 July 2020

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, owener and house with couple notes..

Great location. Great owner. Great price. Agree with some of the other reviews needs a deep clean and some de-cluttering. Great value and location out weighted those details. Our kids had their own floor and having a lot of space was really nice. Plus we love the PML area and resort amenities. We could easily spend 1-2 weeks enjoying the area. Hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, Yosemite, golf, pickle ball, tennis, enjoying downtown area and on and on. Note to parents of toddler/preschooler lots of little exciting things for them to grab and play with so may not be the best fit.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Carmen B.

15 July 2020

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Fire your cleaning crew

House is original and fun, great location, beds are comfortable, pretty much everything we needed was available to us. It's truly a great place, except for the fact that it was dirty, dust everywhere, counter tops were sticky and even some of the dishes inside the cup holders had food residue . I will suggest hire a new housekeeper inmediately. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

John B., Buchanan, Tennessee

28 May 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

family get away

needs to be uncluttered, outside picked up. Kitchen cleaanaed and organized . nice size rooms and deck nice to sit out on

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

22 Feb 2019

Great Times with the family

First off Mike was awesome and very accommodating. Our family had the greatest time enjoying the home and the location. We were able to play in the snow right next door to the house,couldn't have worked out better due to the weather. evenings were spent playing pool and enjoying the fire. Overall one of our best family vacations we had to day. We will be Back. Thanks again Mike for your hospitality.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Haydee S.

4 Aug 2018

Enjoyed it with familia

It was really nice and Mike was really friendly and nice. If I need something he will always help

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

29 June 2018

Great vacation spot!

This rental was wonderful, location was ideal! The house had everything you could need or want. It was comfortable and roomy, lake views from the living room, kitchen and deck. The owner was very responsive and made sure we got all our questions answered. We'd definitely come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Audrey J., Fort Collins

18 June 2018

Relaxing at the Lake

Cute cabin by the lake. Plenty of room for me and my daughters including their families. Spent one day in Yosemite and the other two enjoying the lake and Groveland. Spent our final night at Ironstone Vineyards Ampitheatre taking in a Toby Kieth concert.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Stacey F.

31 Aug 2017

Great place close to lake

No wifi or phone service, but Mike (the owner) was great to work with me and contacted my family members to let them know how to contact the house. Kitchen has everthing you need to cook a meal. Nice view from the deck. We had a very nice stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

29 July 2017

Very Beautiful Cabin

We spent 3 nights at "Escape By The Lake". Overall very good experience. Cabin itself is very nice. The whole house is fully decorated with bears and fishing theme. You can find everything you need in the kitchen, including pots and pans, plates and cups. Nice wooden kitchen table. We enjoyed our dinner one time on the deck while watching sunset. There's a game room downstairs with a pool table. Lots of kids games there as well. We had a good time. There's a visitor pass ($27) required per vehicle in order to stay inside this gated resort. The cabin is only a little bit more than 20 miles from the Yosemite National Park entrance. We are a group of two families with 3 adults and 4 kids. This cabin can comfortably fit 10 people. Mike gave us directions on how to get to the cabin before we started the trip there. He called twice during our stay at the cabin to make sure we had everything we need. The only downside is no wifi there. But it's understandable. I strongly recommend this cabin.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

24 June 2017

Great times near Yosemite

This place was extremely unique. I took my wife and parents-in-law here for a weekend getaway near Yosemite. It certainly didn't disappoint. The decor was incredible and the proximity to the National Park was great. We went into Yosemite Valley one day, saw the amazing waterfalls of Spring 2017, then went into Hetch-Hetchy Valley the second day. To have been able to see the "twin valleys" like that (one dammed up and one left free) was very powerful. If you have time to see both valleys, please do so. You'll definitely be close enough if you stay at the "Escape by the Lake." Perhaps the most interesting part of the trip was the strange "thunder hail" storm that we experienced. It was 75 all day long until at around 5pm, the clouds rolled in and the thunder and lightning started. But there wasn't rain! It was sleet and hail falling from the sky - definitely a first for all of us. The owner was very responsive to all of my annoying texts and emails and had the courtesy to call us on the landline at his house (cell phones are very light on reception) just after we arrived and just before we were ready to leave. I appreciated this more than anything. He offered us thoughts on where to buy food and drink and suggested some particular places to explore in Yosemite. So if you're looking for a nice place for a good price near John Muir's getaway, this place is it for you :-)

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by Mike Ransom

Why they chose this property

Family vacation house passed down from my parents. Great memories of vacations spent with the family enjoying the lake, fishing, boating, skiing, camping, Yosemite and much more.

What makes this property unique

Great views and relaxing atmosphere.
Decorated cabin/lodge style.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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Bedroom 3

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Office 1

3 bathrooms

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Groveland

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Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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7.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

David G.

Awesome location and character loaded cabin

David G.

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

A wonderful place to visit Yosemite

Gregory S.

8/10 Good

Elaine C.

Pine Lake

Elaine C.

10/10 Excellent

analisa p.

Great House and Location

analisa p.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Nice place in a great location

Verified traveller

10/10 Excellent

Eleuterio P.

Delight at the lake

Eleuterio P.

10/10 Excellent

Tharak K.

Spacious rustic home

Tharak K.

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn H.

Cabin in the woods

Jacquelyn H.