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Quiet Retreat near Yosemite and Pine Mountain lake located in a gated community

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3-car parking. Our remodeled house is on the edge of private community.
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Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Groveland, CA
  • Pine Mountain Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Pine Mountain Lake Marina
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Quiet Retreat near Yosemite and Pine Mountain lake located in a gated community

Our lovely one-level 1900+ sq. ft (180+ sq. m.) house was built in 2007 on the edge of the gated Pine Mountain Lake community. It is just 2.5 hours drive from San Francisco. We remodeled and built 600 sq. ft deck for those who prefer sky over vaulted ceilings. All bedrooms are of equal size with master having balcony, and deep tub. Kitchen is spacious, there's WiFi and 70" TV. The lake has 3 swimming beaches & boat rental. Yosemite entrance is 25 miles away. Linens & towels are provided.

This is our gated community vacation house we sometimes visit. It is well equipped and furnished. 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 rice cooker, toaster, and blender. Living room has a gas fireplace. Powerful central AC/air heater and 50-gallon water heater make your stay reliably pleasant :) Master bathroom has deep bathtub. There is a 70" TV with HDMI inputs and a media player into which you can plug a USB drive with common movie file formats like .mkv or .avi. You are welcome to bring your laptop or other source of video/movies. There's no cable TV service, but there is BlueRay/DVD player and some disks to pay. The Wifi internet is there but NOT for heavy internet activities like streaming. There's a patio table with 6 chairs outside on the deck and two hammocks. You are welcome to use propane grill. Backyard has fire-pit area with chairs.

The house 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, horse tables, and much more. We 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 proximity. 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, and downhill 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!

We value your privacy. We are available to help you with advise via SMS, and might be able to arrange friends at Groveland or in person, lending you a hand if need be.
You are welcome to use our 3-burner propane grill with side warmer (we provide spare propane tank to make sure you don't run out of gas. Please inform us if one of the tanks becomes empty.)

Wintertime concrete driveway becomes icy - thus use stairs going alongside the driveway.
Wheelchair access is possible with help of two people to lift up wheelchair up 3 stairs (or with use of ramps) and to make sure wheelchair descent is safe down 18 degree driveway. Bathroom doors horizontal clearance is 26".

We oftentimes see more deer passing by, than cars on our street, and neighbors are very quiet.

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. If you disregard the above direction, be prepared to arrive at a closed unattended gate, as your GPS might guide you there!
There's space for 3 cars to park (please park on our gravel covered parking spaces looking downhill, NOT up. Driving uphill you can get stuck in gravel. Park downhill instead, and drive off downhill stress-free :)
The closest place to buy groceries is Mar-Val Food store in Groveland.

Property manager

Michael
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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).
No fires are allowed on property grounds due to high fire danger May 1st to November 15.

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

Located in Groveland, this holiday home is in the mountains. Northern Mariposa County History Center and Sierra Repertory Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pine Mountain Lake Marina and Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course. Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Mother Lode Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Groveland, CA

What's nearby

  • Pine Mountain Lake - 2 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Pine Mountain Lake Marina - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course - 12 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Groveland Wayside Park - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Black Oak Casino - 55 min drive - 39.6 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pine Mountain Lake Country Clb - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Bear Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Two Guys Pizza Pies - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Priest Station Cafe - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Quiet Retreat near Yosemite and Pine Mountain lake located in a gated community have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Quiet Retreat near Yosemite and Pine Mountain lake located in a gated community pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Retreat near Yosemite and Pine Mountain lake located in a gated community?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Retreat near Yosemite and Pine Mountain lake located in a gated community?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Retreat near Yosemite and Pine Mountain lake located in a gated community located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Pine Mountain Lake, Pine Mountain Lake Marina and Tuolumne River. Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course and Groveland Wayside Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

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

Great stay

Thanks so much, great place to stay. Lots to do within the community for the summer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo Y.

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

Great Stay

House was wonderful and clean. Communication with Michael was great . Looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yin L.

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

The property is located in a nice neighborhood. Clean and comfortable property..

We enjoy staying in this property. I will definately book again and recommend to friends
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zea F.

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

Great home for a group road trip

We had family traveling the sierras and need a place to rest. This place provided the perfect location and set up. It’s a very nice area and nice home.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Beautiful!

My family and I had a great time. Very spacious and a great location. Not too far from the park and in a very quiet and peaceful community.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jose J.

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

Wonderful

Celebrated my son’s 12th bday! Owner was more than accommodating. Had a wonderful time. Would do again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sumita W.

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

well furnished, peaceful and relaxing

The house had everything in the kitchen that you may need to cook and so many board games and some toys for little ones. It had a keyboard and guitar too! We all had a great time during our stay. We went for a walk in the neighborhood, saw some deers and spent some time at the lake which is great for picnic and volleyball.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jen R.

This is a very nice home

We had plenty of room and the home is very clean. It is a safe and quite neighborhood. Our goal was to spend time in Yosemite but with the fires it was not possible. We instead stayed in the neighborhood and took advantage of the lake. The kids had a great time swimming at the local beach. We cooked out and enjoyed watching the deer and turkeys that came through the yard. My only negative response would be that the air conditioner could not keep up with heat of the day. This is explained in the manual when you arrive. Overall we had a very good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamil A.

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

Great stay, beautiful place and amazing spot

Easy to deal with, easy instructions and great location I would recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kaushal M.

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

Excellent!

Perfect Vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

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

Clean quiet and peaceful

This was a perfect choice for our short stay near Yosemite. We had visitors from france and didn't want the complexities of a hotel and this house was prefect. great communication with the owner the place is exactly as advertized.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gan-Erdene T.

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

Nice

Enjoyed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Great accommodations.

Saw wildlife from the deck. Great house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Worth the price for a large group that is staying several nights. Peaceful country setting in a cute town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Very nice place at Pine Mountain Lake

This is a very nice 3 bedroom place. Many deer frequent the area and some wild turkeys. Good communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linsey P., Commerce Twp, MI, USA

Great stay near Yosemite

The location was perfect for our family. There were only 3 of us in our party (my 1 year old son, my husband, and I) but the house could easily accommodate 3 times that many. There was a large pack-n-play available with the house which made out stay so much easier. The house is clean, well stocked, and spacious in a quiet gated community. We had no trouble keeping the house at a comfortable temp with the a/c during the day and opening windows at night. Mike was even thoughtful enough to send us directions to the nearest playground (which was quite close by) for our son, which he absolutely enjoyed. We would happily stay here again the next time we come out to Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karla C.

Wonderful home, wonderful stay!

The house is great! The rooms were large and well furnished, along with a lovely deck from which we saw deer daily visiting our yard - bucks, does, and baby fawns! We also saw wild turkeys, a little fox and ground squirrels. We swam in the clear lake, and rode the boat taxi around the lake. Beautiful! Michael, the owner was very helpful and accommodating in making our stay nearly perfect.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gemma B.

Lovely property in a very peaceful location

My husband, myself and our 12 year old daughter spent 6 lovely days at this property. It is in a secluded position on the PML gated community. The house is in a very quiet area, with only the turkeys and deer for company some days! It is very clean and has everything you need and more for a comfortable stay. We were lucky enough to catch Yosemite just after it reopened following the Ferguson fire, so it was extremely quiet, and also really easy to get to. The Marina and beach at PML we’re great too, we also used the pool and restaurant and some of the other shops and restaurants in Groveland. We wouldn’t hesitate to revisit this property again or recommended to others. Mike, the owner, was really helpful with information prior to our stay. Would love to return in the winter!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jonathan L.

overall good.

clean n nice house
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gerben v.

Everything you need

We used this house as our home-base for visiting Yosemite this summer. It's a great house with plenty of space and all amenities you need. We loved the fact is has a swimming lake as well. Our start was a bit clumsy since the cleaning lady was not finished with cleaning the house when we arrived and left it unfinished as she needed to fix her broken car. But the overall experience was great. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kurt M., La Canada, CA

Accommodating owner in a very nice location

We needed an affordable and comfortable place to lodge the band for our wedding near Yosemite. There are not a lot of options in the area, and we were very grateful to Michael for being willing to work with us to get the band into the lake community in the evening without us being there. It all went very smoothly. Thanks Michael! Note: It is on the renter to pay $30 / vehicle parking at the property. I believe it is listed somewhere in the property description but didn't seem obvious so thought I'd mention!

8/10 Good

Matthew T.

We were very happy with the house, location, and community.

We are not a big TV watching family but we did miss having that available to us later in the evening when the kids were winding down, this was also a challenge due to the internet limitations. There was a DVD player and board games to play to help. The lake/beach was great. Very clean and well maintained house, with plenty of space and sleeping arrangements. I will definitely recommend this retreat for anyone looking for a nice quiet getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

I K.

Comfortable, lots of space

We were surprised how big the house was. Plenty of space and everything needed to stay in the area for a few days. I was also pleasantly surprised by the town of Groveland itself, very cute, nice tavern, all the supplies you could need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vasili R.

Nice, clean property

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

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

This house is on the edge of the community where we see more deer than cars passing by. Airplane noise, you can barely hear is the top disturbance to be complaining about.

What makes this property unique

Pine Mountain Lake community where the house is located is in the MOUNTAINS as the name suggests. Houses in the mountains are on slopes, often STEEEP slopes you cannot drive up in winter, when they are covered with ice or snow. In summer you scrape your car's bumpers and do other car damage in those houses' driveways.
The Quiet Retreat is on a lot with gentle slope, and has parking for 3 cars with no need to drive in reverse. Houses built on slopes are often several stores with dangerous steps. This house is on one level. Most houses in Groveland are decades old, and can have smells or 70's looks :) Ours was built in 2007, and is regularly updated ever since. Majority of the houses in PML are subject to some traffic and noise. We have more deer and wild turkeys traffic than people and cars combined.

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