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

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Yes, that is indeed the red London phone booth! :)
Living room. 80-DVDs to watch provided.
The kitchen with dishwasher!
This is the common bathroom.
The BBQ station (the gas is provided).

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

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
- $50 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!

Property manager

Michael
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$50 7-day parking permit fee (cash or credit card), per car, is collected at the entrance gate of our gated community. (motorcycle fee is $20).

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Groveland

Groveland is home to this chalet. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pine Mountain Lake and Groveland Wayside Park, while Northern Mariposa County History Center and Sierra Repertory Theater are cultural highlights. Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Groveland, CA

What's nearby

  • Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Groveland Wayside Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Pine Mountain Lake - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Pine Mountain Lake Marina - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Black Oak Casino - 47 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pine Mountain Lake Country Clb - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Bear Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Two Guys Pizza Pies - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Priest Station Cafe - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lovely Chalet near Yosemite in Pine Mountain Lake gated resort-style community have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Lovely Chalet near Yosemite in Pine Mountain Lake gated resort-style community pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Chalet near Yosemite in Pine Mountain Lake gated resort-style community ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Chalet near Yosemite in Pine Mountain Lake gated resort-style community ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Chalet near Yosemite in Pine Mountain Lake gated resort-style community located?

Situated in Groveland, this chalet is within 3 miles (5 km) of Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course, Groveland Dog Park and Pine Mountain Lake. Groveland Wayside Park and Pine Mountain Lake Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jensie W.

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

Lots of room near Yosemite

Plenty of space to stay with a great location. The house was clean, easy to check in to, and had great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Doreen S.

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

Little Gem at PML

Great little gem in Pine Mountain Lake. Check in was easy. There was enough room for myself, my husband, and three of our grown children.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I'm thinking of taking it one more day, it's just beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella R.

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

Nice and clean

Everything was very clean, well set up, organized, easy to find by the cute phone booth. Will stay there again if needed. Thank you, Michael
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga K.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Used before and after river rafting

Nice 3 BR
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Nice town, great host, amazing house!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

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

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, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Ciska V., Nederland

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

Hertjes..

Heerlijke bedden. Goed gevulde keuken, eindelijk een huis met genoeg fatsoenlijke pannen bestek borden en glazen zodat je ook echt wat kunt koken. We hadden wat problemen met het warme water maar daar werd snel op gereageerd.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michael

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My qualities are easy to remember as they all start with "R":
Reliable, Reasonable, Responsible, Responsive, and Respectful. My wife says I am Romantic (but that is a whole other story :)

Why they chose this property

Most of the properties in our area are located at a steep slope, which means that parking might involve scraping your car's bumpers, or that driveway is too steep. Also houses built on a slope usually are multi-story and have dangerous stairs. Our house is one level. There is plenty of parking by our house and you don't ever have to drive in reverse. Some houses don't have AC, our house got central cooling system!

What makes this property unique

We have a wood burning fireplace. There is front and rear deck. Central heating and cooling system. Our water heaters are such that you never run out of hot water as opposed to other houses where only one person can take hot shower at each given hour as most tank water heaters are weak.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests