Cozy forest chalet with free WiFi, wood fireplace, pool, golf & beach access
About this house rental
Forest Chalet Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' This chalet-style vacation home is located a short distance from the lake and surrounded by lots of trees - it's like being in a treehouse! During your stay, you'll have access to this gated community's shared pool, three beaches, country club, and golf course. This two-bedroom, two-bath home is very appealing for adults and children with lots to explore in the surrounding area. Entertainment amenities include a Smart TV, cable TV, a CD player, DVD player, games, and internet access. Plus, you can bring your lovely dog with you! WHAT’S NEARBY You'll be about 26 miles from Yosemite National Park for a memorable day trip for the whole family. Historic Groveland is a 1800s gold town where some of the original buildings are still standing. The Oldest Saloon in California is located on Hwy 120, not too far away. THINGS TO KNOW This home is within a gated community that requires a $42 access fee, payable to the HOA at check-in. The fee is subject to change without notice. The spa is not available for guest use. If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed. Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 3 vehicles. Dock details: Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. HOA permit number: HOA County tax number: 465
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Groveland, CA
House in Groveland, CA
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
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Reviews
3.9/5.0
Good(36 Reviews)
4.0
The house had some older, used furniture but one does not expect the Waldorf Astoria when using someones home. I liked the lived in look. We were very comfortable during our 6 day stay. The stairs were an unexpected challenge to us..especially since I was told the only stairs I would contend with were the ones leading up into the loft. We wouldn't be using the loft which was for the kids. I can't praise the handyman, Richard and the cleaning lady, Kelcie enough. Both went above & beyond their duties to make our stay a pleasant one.
5.0
This was a last minute trip on our way to spend Thanksgiving with family. The property is a cozy older home, but clean with comfy beds, and perfect spot near Yosemite. It’s about 30 minutes to the gate and 1 hour from the Valley, but ann easy drive.
Our family of 4, including 2 teenagers, loved our stay. We had plenty of room with 2 bedrooms downstairs, a huge loft space, and 2 bathrooms.
Groveland is a cute town. Mar Vals was a great grocery store where we were to get everything we needed. We had dinner at the Iron Door Saloon and Two Pies Pizza Guys, and grabbed coffee and pastries at Top of the Trail Tea and Coffee. We would definitely stay here again.
4.0
The house was great, we weren’t there much and didn’t use most of the amenities. There was a partial lake view though. We used it as a spot to go to Yosemite for a few days. Great location close to town. The beds and pillows were all pretty hard and not comfortable.
5.0
Everything
5.0
This place was nice for our family. Lots of beds to pick from. Microwave was broken but all other appliances were working. We had a great time here.
3.0
Things weren’t great. We had no power due to a power outage for three days. Which isn’t really on the property because they can’t control that, but there was no response from the local manager listed on the email at all. We asked if a generator was available from Vacasa- there wasn’t. We lost all of our food for the week (which was a lot because we were meeting up with another family of 6 near by so we had food enough to feed a small army) as the fridge defrosted and caused a huge mess.
There were spiderwebs around and oddly enough tiny dead bugs on the ceiling in the bathroom downstairs. At least one of the stools were broken at the kitchen counter.
Oh, my kid picked up a carpet tack he found on the stairs. So praise the Lord that didn’t wind up in one of my kids feet since they were sleeping upstairs.
There’s also critters in the wall/ceiling. Which, I get it, it’s in the forest. Critters happen. But the culmination of the week made us check out two days early. Hearing a critter chew and scratch somewhere near my head all night was enough to call it quits on our vacation.
5.0
Property was definitely “cozy”, but worked for our family of 5.
5.0
The place was excellent, in a beautiful location with lots of space and everything you could ever need in the kitchen. The lake was beautiful for awimming after a day of hiking, 10/10
4.0
A little small place but good enough for my four children and I.
Has everything i need, enough beds, kitchen utencils, 2x2 i mean two bed two baths.
Heater works perfect.
Enough cleaning supply.
3.0
It’s pretty big and close to the lake and I’m amazed that there is no bugs. I appreciated the towels and the laundry detergent. The water pressure is amazing.
Some things I’d like to see fixed:
The lock on the sliding glass door is broken so it can’t be locked. That makes me a little nervous.
The Internet is slow. If it were fast I could come up there during the week and work from lake.
It bugged me to have to pay $42 to get into the community. I wish that were just included in the price. Like charge $42 more so the price is transparent and I wouldn’t mind.
Non-owners can’t park in the parking lot by the lake. OK so I’m paying $1000 for the weekend but I’m not an investor so I’ve got a park in a ditch. Think about that.
3.0
The house is like going back to the 60. Great space for family and close to the lake. The kitchen dishes were filthy the terrace table and grill had dirty utensils and had stuck food drink spills and the fridge was leaking....when I called casa they took my complaint and I am still waiting for a response. The fridge ruin my bread and I had to scrub every pot plate fork cup etc we used during the trip. And clean the outside tables and grill. They could have sent someone to do it or at least pay me back to do it for them.
3.0
Good location, close to the lake. Partial lake view. Lots of sleeping room, big kitchen. Great air conditioning!
5.0
The place was clean and cozy. Views of the lake from the deck and quiet. Neighborhood is friendly and town is super nostalgic! 30 min to Yosemite and trails galore! Will be back for sure. Thank you!
1.0
We had never seen a vacation home like this.
Almost a month ago, we went to big bear and stayed in a cozy and resoanably clean chalet almost with the same size and price range.
But this one was dirty and far from cleanness.
Dirty awful Chalet, you'll see spider's web and dust all around at the corners.
Linens, pillows and bath towels are dirty as well.
Kitchen appliances are too old and some of them are broken.
Wi-Fi network doesn't work. Better to say, it doesn't even exist. Vacasa sent us Wi-Fi network info through email but there was no network with that name at all. We even tried to connect to other network poped up but that was just waste of time. Nothing!
If there was a grade below 1 star I would select that one for sure.
Definitely, a complete renovation is what this chalet requires not future guests.
The location of this chalet is the only positive point of it.
1.0
Not a place I would ever rent again. Needs major cleaning and a new sofa. Stayed one night and then requested a relocation. Furniture old, linens old, cobwebs, even on the hot tub cover. When was it cleaned last? Not a happy place.
5.0
Cabin is dated but location cannot be beat. Had all the amenities for a comfortable stay. We ate on the deck every day. Beautiful view.
5.0
Everything was just perfect.
10.0
I really enjoyed sitting outside listening to nature while working out of town. The serenity is what was so meaningful, the location was beautiful. The home was clean and quiet neighbors. There was a lot sitting areas however I really can't say enough about the patio.
3.0
The location of this house was great, but the house itself was out of date, horrible beds, dirty dishes in the cupboards and lacking basics for guests. Could be such an amazing vacation rental if money was put into upkeep.
5.0
I really enjoyed sitting outside listening to nature while working out of town. The serenity is what was so meaningful, the location was beautiful. The home was clean and quiet neighbors. There was a lot sitting areas however I really can't say enough about the patio.
5.0
Great location and home. Would definitely come back
5.0
Loved it!
Great location and home. Would definitely come back
5.0
Great location and home. Would definitely come back
5.0
It was great.
Easy check in and the property was what it looked like!
3.0
I'd give this house 3.5/4 stars. It was a nice house, but when we got to the front door there was a garbage bag from the cleaning person and there was old milk and butter in the fridge. We tried to use the grill, but couldn't get it to work. I would stay here again as it was what I expected, quiet and comfortable, the beds are a little hard, but I didn't mind too much. FYI, you can't park at the beach with the food shack as a renter Fri - Sun
Overall, I was pleased with my stay and would stay again.
3.0
Nice quiet house
I'd give this house 3.5/4 stars. It was a nice house, but when we got to the front door there was a garbage bag from the cleaning person and there was old milk and butter in the fridge. We tried to use the grill, but couldn't get it to work. I would stay here again as it was what I expected, quiet and comfortable, the beds are a little hard, but I didn't mind too much. FYI, you can't park at the beach with the food shack as a renter Fri - Sun
Overall, I was pleased with my stay and would stay again.
4.0
Wife and I spent our 7th anniversary there for 4 nights. Enjoyed the quiet and the proximity to the beach and dock. Well worth it.
4.0
Nice getaway
Wife and I spent our 7th anniversary there for 4 nights. Enjoyed the quiet and the proximity to the beach and dock. Well worth it.
2.0
The place is a bit dated but we could look pass that if it were adequately maintained. Overflowed trash cans found on arrival, broken appliances and furnitures, trash and beer bottle found on couch, bed bugs. And we weren't made aware of tons of restrictions that HOA imposes on vacation renters. Disappointed.
5.0
everything is excellent everything is good for me.
2.0
could have been better
The place is a bit dated but we could look pass that if it were adequately maintained. Overflowed trash cans found on arrival, broken appliances and furnitures, trash and beer bottle found on couch, bed bugs. And we weren't made aware of tons of restrictions that HOA imposes on vacation renters. Disappointed.
5.0
Good location and comfortable place
5.0
It’s a cozy little home, outdated and the floors squeak but if you don’t mind that you’ll have a ...
Good location and comfortable place
5.0
I love The view and I love everything from that place thank you very much
everything is excellent everything is good for me.
3.0
The property location is excellent with a view on the lake. Pictures are accurate. All appliances were functioning properly. However our stay was spoiled due to dirty and greasy dishes, cups, utensils and pretty much everything else in the kitchen. That was a huge disappointment. We are not going to rent this place ever again.
3.0
Nice location, but they need to change cleaning crew
The property location is excellent with a view on the lake. Pictures are accurate. All appliances were functioning properly. However our stay was spoiled due to dirty and greasy dishes, cups, utensils and pretty much everything else in the kitchen. That was a huge disappointment. We are not going to rent this place ever again.
1.0
Do yourself a favor and don't stay here. We found cockroaches, rat poop, bags of dog poop all over the driveway, a broken bed, and overall filth. This was our first VRBO experience and it was beyond gross. Im not a picky person, but this place was simply nasty.
The property manager contacted me after we got home and we got refunded the cleaning fee. They were very apologetic, but it was shameful that they would even attempt to rent this place out.
Don't stay here.
1.0
Do yourself a favor and don't stay here. We found cockroaches, rat poop, bags of dog poop all over the driveway, a broken bed, and overall filth. This was our first VRBO experience and it was beyond gross. Im not a picky person, but this place was simply nasty. The property manager contacted me after we got home and we got refunded the cleaning fee. They were very apologetic, but it was shameful that they would even attempt to rent this place out. Don't stay here.
1.0
Grossest place ever
Do yourself a favor and don't stay here. We found cockroaches, rat poop, bags of dog poop all over the driveway, a broken bed, and overall filth. This was our first VRBO experience and it was beyond gross. Im not a picky person, but this place was simply nasty.
The property manager contacted me after we got home and we got refunded the cleaning fee. They were very apologetic, but it was shameful that they would even attempt to rent this place out.
Don't stay here.
4.0
Pros: House is located within a walking distance to the Marina
The kitchen is spacious and the deck is nice.
Cons: It feels like everything in the house is outdated, furnishings, light switches, carpet etc., the Internet was not stable
We called the management company a few times regarding the grill and garbage overflown situation. Over the phone, they promised that somebody will stop by. Nobody ever did.
Summary: Overall stay was good, the house was kind of old, management company is not responsive
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Groveland?
The average price for a rental in Groveland is R 4,152 per night. This rental is R 1,010 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cozy forest chalet with free WiFi, wood fireplace, pool, golf & beach access. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Cozy forest chalet with free WiFi, wood fireplace, pool, golf & beach access. Enjoy the water!
Is Cozy forest chalet with free WiFi, wood fireplace, pool, golf & beach access pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Cozy forest chalet with free WiFi, wood fireplace, pool, golf & beach access?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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