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Near Yosemite! Game room with ping pong and billiards! Shared community pool!

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Master King bedroom
Billiards, Ping Ping, Huge Game Room and Sleeping Area!
Totally remodeled kitchen!
Enjoy lunch on our spacious front deck!
Game room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8159.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Groveland, CA
  • Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Pine Mountain Lake Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Pine Mountain Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Game room

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Near Yosemite! Game room with ping pong and billiards! Shared community pool!


2024! Now celebrating our NINETEENTH Year advertising on VRBO! Our calendar and quotes are ALWAYS up to date and accurate. When we started advertising on VRBO, there were only 15 other properties and now there are about 300 in our area! We also have top rated reviews.

Pricing: We have a NO haggling policy. We believe it's the best way to be fair to everyone. We are aware that some other owners often inflate prices only to discount them. We don't do business that way! At our discretion, we may occasionally decline reservations that create one night gaps in our schedule. Unfortunately there is no way to currently designate these dates in the VRBO reservation app.

Do you understand or have questions about the service fee that VRBO instituted in early 2016? If so, please read the help text on the VRBO website. You cannot ask owners to waive this fee because if they do VRBO will suspend the owners ad. So please don't ask.

We also have a second local property on VRBO. If you would like to save a little more money, please consider our golf course condo. VRBO#1295986.

- GE Stovetop & Oven
- GE French Door Refrigerator/Freezer
- Bosch Dishwasher
- GE Microwave
- LG Air Conditioner
- HD Coretex Flooring
- Two 55" Smart TVs
- Improved WIFI and internet service by Sierra Nevada Communications
- Refinished Kitchen Cabinets
- New Roof
- Two new sidewalks and one new staircase outside
- New landscaping including dry creek bed

Please specify your exact arrival and departure dates and number of occupants. The maximum number of occupants is FIVE without additional charge. If you are planning on having SIX or more people, you must check the appropriate box and enter the number of additional guests. Any changes may affect the price.

CheckIn/ CheckOut: Check in time is 4pm or later on your Arrival Date. Check Out time is by 11am on your departure date.

Keys: There are no keys except for backup in the rare event the battery on our smart door lock dies! A minimum of FOUR days prior to arrival we will email you a confidential keypad code to open the front door. Our housekeeper is near by if you need help. You may arrive and depart at your leisure, but in accordance with the above check in/check out times.

Community Swimming Pool: PMLA rules allow our guests to use the community swimming pool as long as you abide by all community rules and regulations. You will be emailed the link to this information prior to arrival. The community pool opens mid May. There is no charge for use of this beautiful swimming pool. You just need to show your guest permit to the pool staff, sign in and follow all posted rules.

Are you planning to visit Yosemite National Park? Our vacation home is conveniently located about 27 easy driving miles from Yosemite's west gate along Highway 120. You can be in Yosemite in as little as 30 minutes if you stay here. Or perhaps you are one of the many families who have fallen in love with Pine Mountain Lake, the pool, the beaches, golf, tennis and horseback riding? Each year we host many families who find it all here and never even bother with going to Yosemite!

Please check our availability calendar for open dates that fit your schedule. Would you be interested in renting our home for 31 days or more during the off-season? We have had several families stay for a month or more while searching for their own PML dream vacation home! By doing so, we won't have to charge you the 12% Tuolumne County temporary lodging/hotel tax. The best months to do this are October, November, January, and February. December and March are available at a slightly higher cost. But hurry and check our calendar soon because once we accept shorter term reservations for a particular month, it will be unavailable.

Our vacation home has adequate space at 1,714 sq ft and is equipped with all the necessary amenities. Plus we have both a custom billiard table and an upscale ping pong table. Our huge 33'X15' game room also functions as a THIRD bedroom.

Two day minimum required for most rentals. Occasionally we may make an exception.

We are located in Groveland at the Pine Mountain Lake gated resort community. This is not a cabin or old A-frame. This is a modern two bedroom, two bathroom home built in 1988 with central air-conditioning and heat.

Modern appliances and furnishings include a washer, dryer, dishwasher, Weber barbecue grill, microwave, DVD, VHS VCR..

Our Home is located about two blocks from seventh hole of golf course. Play golf, swim, tennis, horseback ride, visit Yosemite; there are plenty of activities. The person responsible should be at least 25+ years old.

You will sleep in comfort at our house! One king in master bedroom, one queen in second bedroom.
Game room: New Bunk Beds (2), fold down Double size futon and Queen mattress in downstairs game room. There is also a sofa upstairs that you can sleep on if necessary. Please NO party animals. Enjoy, but enjoy responsibly. This is not run down rental property, but our personal vacation home. No smoking please.

We recommend you email us your preferred sleeping arrangements in advance so our housekeeper can cater to your needs.

This is a gated community, so you MUST enter through the Pine Mountain Lake Association (PMLA) Main Gate in order to reach house, which is located at 18992 Jimmie Bell St. in Groveland. Within the PML community it is also known as Unit 7 lot 170.

PMLA HOA charges all renters $50 per vehicle for 2024 to enter the gated community. Each fee paid is good for up to 7 nights/8 days. You can read more info about this under Rates/Notes on our webpage. As owners, we must also pay HOA fees. For 2024, our annual fee is $3,128 per property.

We are no longer accepting new reservations for pets as of April 7, 2021. Existing reservations will be honored.

Please first try to respond through our VRBO ad. If you encounter any problems, you can try e-mailing us directly. Our YAHOO address is alanmiller2004.

Wildfire Considerations:

We strongly recommend travelers purchase travel insurance if they are concerned about fires during the peak fire season of roughly July 1 - October 15.

In cases where CA state issues an evacuation order for Groveland, CA for any reason, 100% of all rental fees will be refunded.

During 2013, we refunded 100% in rental fees due to the Rim Fire which came close to Groveland. We want to be fair to all guests, but all fires are not the same. As such, we reserve the right to assess a fire’s impact on the local area and compensate guests appropriately.

During 2018, we refunded 50% in rental fees due to the Ferguson Fire when the air quality in the local, Groveland area was considered borderline unhealthy. However, this policy does not apply to fires in further away places like the 1200 square miles of Yosemite National Park where the air quality in Groveland is not impacted or marginally impacted.

PMLA FEES: Pine Mountain Lake Association charges a $50 fee to ALL renters entering the community. Under the rules, you must check in with the guard at the main gate on Pine Mountain Lake Drive and state that you are renting our home. The gate is always open 24X7. Other roads like Mueller have card access only barriers which are only accessible by home owners. The guards are helpful and will even give you a map or directions upon request, but they also will charge you the $46 fee, good for the duration of your stay or up to 8 days. We ask for your understanding in this matter. Home owners also pay such fees, but much larger ones, approximately $3,128 per home each year. These fees help maintain the PMLA system of private roads, beaches, pool and other facilities.

Rules & Restrictions:

NO SMOKING inside the house. If smoking outside, please pick up all cigarette butts. Our housekeepers do not clean outside the house.
BBQ must only be used on the back concrete patio and never in hazardous areas like our wooden balcony.

Kitchen: Housekeepers do NOT clean dishes, pots and pans etc. Please clean the kitchen to at least the same level of cleanliness as you found upon entering the premises.

Game room: The billiard table is for adult use only. Children may play ping pong. Do not move the pool table. Do not attempt to fold up the ping pong table. It is okay for a minimum of two adults to carefully slide the ping pong table a few feet to one side, but please put it back before leaving.

Wood Stove: Please use extreme caution and obey any posted signs regarding the wood stove.

You CANNOT park in the street. PMLA will give you a ticket. Please park your cars in our driveway or behind our house. You also cannot park in our garage which is a private owner storage area.

By renting from us you agree to obey all local Pine Mountain Lake Association (PMLA) rules. To learn more, please go to our community website under the same name.


Recycling: For many years we have provided recycling bins behind our home. We have recently
been forced to remove them. Too many renters apparently don’t read signs or don’t care and fill our bins with trash and dirty diapers. Sorry but it’s too much of a burden for a couple of retirees. We suggest you take your recyclables to Moore Brothers in Big Oak Flat.

Property manager

Alan Miller
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Free WiFi
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Billiard table is for adult use only.
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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
Within 72 hours after booking, guest must provide copy of photo I.D. and have chat with owner via inbox.
Not suitable for children under age three. You are fully responsible for keeping your children away from hazards such as stairs, balcony and hillsides
Due to high fire danger, the BBQ is only allowed on the rear porch. Please do not leave BBQ unattended and extinguish embers when done.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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 Groveland Wayside Park and Mary Laveroni Community Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Railtown 1897 State Historic Park and Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Groveland, CA

What's nearby

  • Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Groveland Wayside Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Pine Mountain Lake Marina - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Pine Mountain Lake - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Black Oak Casino - 51 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pine Mountain Lake Country Clb - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Bear Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Two Guys Pizza Pies - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Priest Station Cafe - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Near Yosemite! Game room with ping pong and billiards! Shared community pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Near Yosemite! Game room with ping pong and billiards! Shared community pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Near Yosemite! Game room with ping pong and billiards! Shared community pool!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Near Yosemite! Game room with ping pong and billiards! Shared community pool! located?

This family-friendly Groveland holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course and Groveland Dog Park. Pine Mountain Lake and Groveland Wayside Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 175 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda M.

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

Yosemite Dream Vacay

Thoroughly enjoyed our getaway to
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ash M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john g.

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

Pine Mountain Lake

Great experience. Home had everything we needed. Very comfortable beds. Host was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Yosemite Vacation

This was a great property to stay at. Very easy communication with the host and exactly as described. If you're going into Yosemite this location is great for either the Hetch Hetchy or Big Oak Flat entrances. The drive from the house to Big Oak Flat down to Yosemite Valley is amazing. If you need groceries, the Mar-Val grocery store is just a few minutes away and has everything you could need. We stopped on the way in and picked up everything we needed for 3 days worth of breakfast/lunch/dinners. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to cook and I loved saving the money cooking ourselves instead of trying to find and pay high prices eating out. Ping pong table was great fun, kids loved it. Even saw deer and turkey every time we were driving. Really wanted to get to the pool & lake which looked great, just didn't have quite enough time. If we come back to Yosemite again, we're staying here for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Teenagers at Yosemite

Property was as described and exactly what we needed for our stay. Great location, clean and well maintained home, and had everything we needed. Communication was fast, clear, and detailed. Closest you'll get to the park while 'in town' and close to supplies, gas, and groceries. Safe and quiet, with the benefit of laundry and a home kitchen. Gated community was nice, but the only negative was finding out about the HOA usage fee for guests beforehand. Understandable, just wish it was factored in with the booking. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Upper V S.

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

Beautiful location in Nature

Excellent place to stay deer and turkey every morning and every night. Plenty of entertainment inside the house. Just beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony K.

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

Excellent place!!!

We were very impressed with the attention to detail and abundance of items that made our stay wonderful. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vinnie B.

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

Peaceful and quiet

This place was perfect for me so quiet and peaceful. I enjoyed the lake and wildlife. A great place to unwind and enjoy nature.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A.

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

Great stay for our Yosemite travels

Everything went super smoothly. Excellent communication with property owner. Plenty of room for our family to rest and reset after long days exploring Yosemite. Everyone we met in Groveland was super friendly and helpful! Enjoyed Iron Door Saloon for lunch, Pizza Pie place for takeout, cute coffee shop in town with amazing cinnamon rolls! Would definitely recommend for families looking for place to stay while visiting the National Parks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kelsey M., California

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Nice escape

We rented the place for new years eve. The game room was good entertainment for staying inside during the stormy weekend. Bedrooms were private and quiet from shared spaces. Wish the property was close to the lake. Owner was very attentive and clear on their expectations. Be aware of the required insurance or large security deposit upon renting and having to buy a $42 parking pass. The entrance to the park took an hour to check in the night we arrived but we were assured this is rare. Would like to try out during warmer weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Just what we needed…

This property was spacious enough for our family and a good home base for our visit to Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kalkidan G.

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

Perfect lil getaway

Our stay in Groveland was incredible and cozy. The home was clean, felt safe, the necessary amenities were available to us and communication with the owners was top tier. He was very thorough and answered all of our questions. Bfast on the patio was one of our favorite things about the house. The kids loved the game room and having their own space. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon E.

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

Comfortable and Quiet

Our family had a wonderful time here for Easter break. Convienant grocery store near by. Close to Yosemite National Park entrance. Plenty of room for our family of 7. Pool tables and ping pong where also a lot of fun. Would definitely stay here again if we were in the area. Great communication with the owner made the check-in and check-out process simple and easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great location

Had a fun time, and the house was wonderful. In Groveland, must visit the Iron Door Saloon and The Grove ice cream parlor.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

We love the Millers place

We always enjoy our stay here. This is by far our favorite place to relax away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Beautiful place to stay!

Very clean house in an amazing area! The house was clean and the game room was fantastic! We saw deer, turkeys, hawks and all kinds of other wildlife here! Alan is a great host and we look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

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

Very Nice Place to Stay

The place has all the comforts of home. Great location for making day trips to Yosemite. We saw deer, turkeys and other wildlife every day. Very good communication with the owner. We will certainly rent the place again when we stay in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHANDAN S., PLEASANTON

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

2nd time here and it gets better

This was our 2nd time renting this property in 3 years. Had a very comfortable 3 night stay. Thank you Alan for being an amazing host and ensuring the place had all that a family needs to feel at home!!! Our first choice when we want to come back to Groveland!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Always a great time at the Millers!

This was our third stay at the Millers and we love this place. It was perfect for our family Christmas getaway. The place is clean and comfortable. The property owners are great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tania Z., New Orleans, LA

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

Great getaway

Our entire family had a great time. The location is about an hour from the entrance to Yosemite, which is what we went for so plan your days to calculate this time into your plans. We found most people who were not staying in the park were heading to either Mariposa or Groveland so the drive back at night is with other people heading in those directions. There is a well stocked grocery, restaurants and a good microbrewery in town. The house itself was tidy, clean and had all the amenities we needed. The kitchen is well stocked, great selections of books to choose from, and a fun game room downstairs. We saw wild turkeys, deer that visited the property, and a fox on the drive in. Neighborhood was nice, quiet and so relaxing. Alan was very responsive and helpful in getting us settled in. There are instructions for everything that were informative and very helpful. Highly recommend this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

MARY H.

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

excellent

great experience...will return
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location

Peaceful neighborhood after a long day at Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

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

Yosemite Trip Cottage

Accurate pictures, clean, steep driveway so bring a car that can handle it. Host responds very quickly. Lots of kitchen supplies for cooking. Was staying to go to yosemite and had a few hiccups navigating the roads near the place but otherwise the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Deborah V.

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

Yosemite cottage

Great location for visiting Yosemite. Home is very spacious and comfortable. Host was very responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Pamela J.

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

Great summer getaway!

Close to home but still a nice getaway in the mountains. Lots to do near the cabin. A fun way to end the summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Alan Miller

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We are not only VRBO property owners, but customers as well. The attached photo shows Susan and Alan Miller scuba diving off Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef in Dec 2008. We stayed at a lovely VRBO rental in Palm Cove, Australia about 20 miles north of Cairns.

Why they chose this property

A former work colleague of mine from Iran first introduced us to Pine Mountain Lake. He had purchased a cabin there and just threw me the keys one day and suggested we go up and see it! It was a particularly cold day in January and there was no heat in his cabin other than a couple of space heaters. Nonetheless, after our first night stay, we were off and looking for our own place the next morning! We purchased our home three weeks later!

What makes this property unique

We love the peace and quiet of the area. We are close to the golf course which is perfect for the avid golfer. Playing billiards and ping pong is always a lot of fun. Susan especially enjoys swimming at Dunn Ct on the lake!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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