*** IMPORTANT! A YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION MAY BE REQUIRED DURING YOUR STAY In 2024 ***
Please be aware that Apr 13 thru Jun 30 and Aug 17 thru Oct 27 a park reservation is required from 5am to 4pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and on Holidays: May 27, Jun 19, Sep 2 and Oct 14.
From Jul 1 thru Aug 16 a reservation is required from 5am to 4pm daily.
Reservations are available online starting Jan 5, 2024. Search for Yosemite Timed-Entry.
Charming Mountain Chalet nestled in the pines of Pine Mountain Lake. Enjoy relaxation and privacy in this newly remodeled 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with large Family Room on the bottom floor. The house is fully equipped with everything you need for year round fun, including a Whole House Generator, Central Heat and A/C, Wood Stove Fireplace, fully equipped Kitchen, Fast WiFi, 2 TVs with Roku, Sling TV (50 Channels), Blu-ray/DVD players and an Amazon Echo. The wrap around Deck is perfect for enjoying the outdoors in this very private setting.
There is a one time $46 fee per car paid at the community gate which gives you access to Pine Mountain Lake with wonderful amenities such as an Airport, Lake and Marina, 18 Hole Golf Course, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Tennnis and Pickle Ball Courts and Walking Trails. All just 30 minutes from Yosemite National Park!
Groveland is 5 minutes away, which has Restaurants and a large Grocery Store. This is the place for your family gathering, including your dogs! Please note we only allow 2 dogs.
We provide everything you need for your stay including plenty of towels, soap, shampoo, all linens, spare blankets, beach chairs and towels, cooler, spices, coffee, tea, and sugar. Our tap water sourced in Yosemite is pristine, so need to carry bottled water.
Here's some reviews this lovely home away from home have received:
July 2022 Ryan
Len and Katie are fantastic hosts. Excellent and timely communication. Their beautiful cabin is extremely clean and completely stocked with quality kitchen ware and plenty of paper towels, t/p, and things like plastic sandwich bags, foil, etc. The house had a great BBQ and all the utensils needed as well as beach towels, washer / dryer, and A/C! Which was great during a hot week. Having stayed with my family in countless rentals over the years I’ve only ever saved a couple that I’d like to stay at again and this is absolutely one of them.
May 2022 Brian
Basically a little slice of heaven. Our stay was absolutely perfect. Len and Katie have thought of everything to make staying here an amazing experience. Super clean and organized. Very quiet and peaceful. We saw deer and even a wild turkey while sitting on the porch. Definitely made memories here that we will never forget! Highly recommend staying here!
The space
Guests have access to the whole house as well as all the Pine Mountain Lake amenities. Note there is a $44 fee per car paid at the Pine Mountain Lake gate which gives you access to all the amazing amenities it has to offer for the length of your stay up to 7 days. Read the House Manual before you arrive for more information!
The main and upper levels of the house have decks with gorgeous views of the forest. The home has brand new Central A/C and Heating and unlimited, fast WiFi (12Mbps). We have a Whole House Generator for those all too frequent power outages.
We are dog friendly (no other pets allowed) and can host a maximum of two dogs. There is an additional pet fee of $50 per stay.
We are adhering to CDC guidelines on cleaning and sanitation. Everything, including coffee cans, oil bottles, shampoo bottles, light switches etc. are cleaned and sanitized with a CDC approved, food safe sanitizer before check-in. More information is in the house manual.
The Main (Street Level) Floor has:
* Living/Dining area with Wood Fire Stove
* Dining Area with a Table that can Seat 6
* Full Kitchen with counter that can seat 3. Electric Stove, Dishwasher, Coffee Maker, Tea Kettle, all the Pots and Pans you could need, lots of spices and condiments, coffee, tea and sugar.
* Bedroom with a Queen Bed
* Bathroom with Shower (not en suite)
* Deck with a Propane BBQ and Outdoor Table and Chairs
The Lower Floor has:
* Very large Family Room with a large Sofa and Recliner, table and chairs, perfect for games and puzzles.
* Smart TV and Blu-Ray DVD Player. We provide a Sling TV account with access to 50 channels, including news, sports and entertainment. You also have access to all your favorite streaming services: Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ etc. with your login.
* Laundry room with washer and dryer and cleaning supplies.
The Upper Floor has:
* Bedroom with King Bed
* Loft area with two single beds
* Bathroom with bathtub and shower
* TV and Smart DVD Player. We provide a Sling TV account with access to 50 channels, including news, sports and entertainment. You also have access to all your favorite streaming services: Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ etc. with your login.
Parking:
* Driveway will Park up to 4 Vehicles.
Guest access
To access Pine Mountain Lake gated community you must use the Main Entrance. There is a $44 fee per car paid at the Pine Mountain Lake gate which gives you access to all the amazing amenities it has to offer for the length of your stay up to 7 days.
Our driveway easily accommodates 4 vehicles.
Pine Mountain lake is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains at an elevation of about 2,500 ft. It boasts the following amenities:
The Grill Restaurant at Pine Mountain Lake
18 Hole Championship Golf Course
Large Lake (2 minute drive)
Lake Lodge (5 minute drive)
Marina Store
Lakeside Café (2 minute drive)
19th Hole Lounge (5 minute drive)
Pro-Shop (5 minute drive)
Swim Center (5 minute drive)
Equestrian Center (10 minute drive)
Campgrounds
Tennis & Pickle Ball Center (5 minute drive)
Fisherman's Cove (5 minute drive)
Airport
Shooting Range
Archery Range
Horseshoe Pits
Hiking & Walking Trails
Close by is the Big Creek Trail, a beautiful trail which is the old Hetch Hetchy railroad bed.
What to do!
Our favorite restaurants:
Iron Door Saloon: Oldest continuously running saloon in California.
Two Guys Pizza: Close by and great Pizza.
Cocina Michoacana: Good Mexican food
Evergreen Lodge: 45 minutes away. Turn left on Evergreen Road just before the park entrance. Go 7 miles. Best restaurant in the area! Where Len works.
Rush Creek Lodge: Just before the Yosemite Park gate. Great restaurant. Sister property to Evergreen Lodge.
Buck Meadows Restaurant: Open seasonally, 20 minutes away, but great for a good breakfast on the way to Yosemite.
Do not use GPS to get to Yosemite! Go back to Groveland and turn left on Hwy 120. Come back the same way as you have to use the Main Gate.
Yosemite National Park Big Oak Flat gate is about 30 minutes away. The 7 day entrance fee per car is $35. When you enter the park you will be given a map of the park and a newspaper outlining current events. Besides the main valley don’t miss:
Vernal Falls
Mariposa Grove Sequoias (or at least go to Tuolumne Grove)
Tunnel View
Glacier Point (closed in Winter, call the above number for current conditions)
Tioga Pass and Kennedy Meadows (closed in Winter, call the above number for current conditions)
One of my favorite shorter hikes is May Lake (or if you’re feeling fit, carry on to Mount Hoffman) off Tioga Road.
You may also think about visiting Hetch Hetchy. Groveland and the San Francisco peninsula get water from the reservoir there. It has a wonderful trail of about 2 miles to a beautiful waterfall. The best part is that it is not as crowded as the main part of the park. To get there take Hwy 120 and just after Rush Creek Resort (1 mile before the Park entrance) turn left onto Evergreen Road. It’s 8 miles down that road. You pass through Evergreen Lodge after 7 miles which has an amazing restaurant.
While we are pet friendly please do not leave your pet unattended on the property. Please, no pets on the furniture or beds. We provide doggie bowls and poop bags which should be disposed of in the outside trash cans. Please note that pets are only allowed on paved roads and trails, on a leash, in Yosemite National Park.
Guests are welcome to use the washer and dryer and laundry soap.
