Lovely Chalet near Yosemite in Pine Mountain Lake gated resort-style community
About this chalet rental
Situated in Groveland, this lovely chalet for $130 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. 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!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of Groveland, CA
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(66 Reviews)
5.0
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.
2.0
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.
4.0
Community should have all access for guest and community gates take long
5.0
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.
5.0
Nice town, great host, amazing house!
5.0
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.
4.0
Enjoyed our visit. Problem with water heater but owner is addressing it.
4.0
Enjoyed our visit. Problem with water heater but owner is addressing it.
4.0
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.
4.0
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.
4.0
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.
3.0
Very cute clean house! Reaching out to owner about hot water situation.
4.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
4.0
Good for one night
The location is not to far from Yosemite, has stores and restaurants within 10 minutes drives. Quite neighborhood.
3.0
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.
5.0
We stayed the night in our way to some whitewater rafting and enjoyed every minute.
3.0
We booked this to visit Yosemite. It's approximately 1 hour from rental to the Valley. The pics of the house are representative and it appears some updates have been made to the house. The outside needs some TLC, but the inside was clean. The W/D works well, but the closet doors are awkward to use them and lint is built up under them. Our main issue was the air conditioning did not cool well and ants in the kitchen. There appears to be a pet stain on rug in living room and had a slight odor. I messaged owner, but did not get a response. The house had an ant issue in the kitchen. We found ant traps there and put them out to help. We realize this can happen, but we had to watch carefully to make sure they didn't get in our food. Overall, the stay was okay, beds were comfortable and most of the necessities needed are in the house. Also, an extra fee is charged at the gate to enter the neighborhood. I believe it was $42.00. This is the neighborhood fee not owner's fee.
3.0
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.
5.0
Clean, comfortable, and quite
We stayed the night in our way to some whitewater rafting and enjoyed every minute.
3.0
Loved the deer in the neighborhood
We booked this to visit Yosemite. It's approximately 1 hour from rental to the Valley. The pics of the house are representative and it appears some updates have been made to the house. The outside needs some TLC, but the inside was clean. The W/D works well, but the closet doors are awkward to use them and lint is built up under them. Our main issue was the air conditioning did not cool well and ants in the kitchen. There appears to be a pet stain on rug in living room and had a slight odor. I messaged owner, but did not get a response. The house had an ant issue in the kitchen. We found ant traps there and put them out to help. We realize this can happen, but we had to watch carefully to make sure they didn't get in our food. Overall, the stay was okay, beds were comfortable and most of the necessities needed are in the house. Also, an extra fee is charged at the gate to enter the neighborhood. I believe it was $42.00. This is the neighborhood fee not owner's fee.
4.0
Plenty of room. Quiet and safe neighborhood.
4.0
I like the theme of the property, the bed in the master bedroom was disturbing, every time you moved there's a sound. The bathroom and kitchen not yet upgraded. I like the fact that they have some species and other kitchen stuff to used.. I will still recommend the place..
5.0
This was better than the pictures. Not too far from Yosemite to go in and out for two days. It was a well stocked kitchen and plenty of space. Good movies to watch in those evenings while recovering from our hikes.
The only complaints I had are that the water was hard to keep hot even with the little tricks in the welcome book. Also the king bed was the squeakiest, loudest bed I’ve ever slept in. When my husband turned over I thought someone was jumping on the bed due to the noise.
5.0
Fun launchpad for exploring Yosemite
This was better than the pictures. Not too far from Yosemite to go in and out for two days. It was a well stocked kitchen and plenty of space. Good movies to watch in those evenings while recovering from our hikes.
The only complaints I had are that the water was hard to keep hot even with the little tricks in the welcome book. Also the king bed was the squeakiest, loudest bed I’ve ever slept in. When my husband turned over I thought someone was jumping on the bed due to the noise.
5.0
Nice place. Good experience. Nice owner/ Manager. Water heater can be better. Hot water was out after the third person usage..
5.0
It was a good experience. I would rent again. Water heater could be better..
Nice place. Good experience. Nice owner/ Manager. Water heater can be better. Hot water was out after the third person usage..
4.0
Beautiful location
Definitely not the cleanest place I’ve stayed, rough around the edges
5.0
Excellent Communication; Great Experience
Michael was on top of communication from the get-go. Everything was clear. The place is hard to see at night so having precise directions really helped. Be sure to look at the binder when you arrive! It answers several questions that we had (including how to make sure the hot water stays hot).
The wood-burning fireplace was a great bonus.
This host clearly knows how to take care of the property. If I'm in this area in the future, I will definitely stay here again.
4.0
We only stayed one night. Place was nice, very quiet neighborhood, lots of wildlife.
4.0
Quick one nighter
We only stayed one night. Place was nice, very quiet neighborhood, lots of wildlife.
5.0
Very cozy
The house was very clean and exactly as described. It was great to wake up and drink coffee on the patio outdoor ! Just beautiful !
4.0
My family enjoyed staying here on a visit to Yosemite. Overall nice stay. Extra fee associated with staying in private community, disclosed during booking.
4.0
Nice place on way to Yosemite
My family enjoyed staying here on a visit to Yosemite. Overall nice stay. Extra fee associated with staying in private community, disclosed during booking.
5.0
Perfect for a cozy winter retreat
5.0
Very nice place. It was easy to find. Beautiful area
4.0
Welcomed in the 2022 New Year here with friends and their two young daughters. The house was very clean, had everything we needed, and held us all very comfortably. The two young girls loved watching the deer and turkey in the mornings, and we took a lot of fun photos with the British photo booth outside. Would love to come back in the summer when it is warmer so that we can enjoy a BBQ on the deck.
We drove to Yosemite NP one day. While the entrance to the park itself is pretty close by, it did take almost two hours to reach the valley floor due to snow / road conditions which required chains. A long, slow drive, but well worth it.
We did encounter a very long delay checking in (more than an hour from the turn-off from Groveland to reach the PML gates). As this is a gated community, all visitors / guests have to check in at the PML gates. Maybe due to a perfect storm of events (COVID, staff shortages?, holiday weekend, mass of people all arriving at the same time). We only encountered this upon arrival / checking in. The other days were fine.
Mike was very responsive and pro-active. We really appreciated the email to let us know the heat was on, and the chalet was ready for us to arrive.
Good value for money, and we would stay here again.
FAQs
How much does this chalet cost compared to others in Groveland?
The average price for a rental in Groveland is $223 per night. This rental is $93 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this chalet?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lovely Chalet near Yosemite in Pine Mountain Lake gated resort-style community . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this chalet?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Lovely Chalet near Yosemite in Pine Mountain Lake gated resort-style community . Enjoy the water!
Is Lovely Chalet near Yosemite in Pine Mountain Lake gated resort-style community pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this chalet is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lovely Chalet near Yosemite in Pine Mountain Lake gated resort-style community ?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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