"Escape By The Lake" - Gated Resort With Lake Activities Near Yosemite

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A lakeside park with picnic tables, a boat dock, and a clear view of the lake.
A dining room with a wooden table, chairs, and a chandelier. There is a window with blinds, a dresser, and various decorative items on the walls.
A log cabin-style bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a window with blinds.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large window with blinds, a refrigerator, and various kitchen appliances.
A cozy living room with a couch, a wooden table, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Pine Mountain Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Shared communal pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Groveland, CA
  • Place, Pine Mountain Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Office 1

1 Large Single Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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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 Sierra Nevada Conservancy and Pine Mountain Lake. Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Mother Lode Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Map
Groveland, CA

What's nearby

  • Pine Mountain Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pine Mountain Lake Marina - 4 min drive - 0.6 km
  • Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course - 11 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance - 52 min drive - 53.0 km
  • Black Oak Casino - 55 min drive - 40.5 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grill at Pine Mountain Lake - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Bear Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Two Guys Pizza Pies - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Iron Door Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Priest Station Cafe - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Escape By The Lake" - Gated Resort With Lake Activities Near Yosemite pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at "Escape By The Lake" - Gated Resort With Lake Activities Near Yosemite?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Escape By The Lake" - Gated Resort With Lake Activities Near Yosemite?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Escape By The Lake" - Gated Resort With Lake Activities Near Yosemite?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Escape By The Lake" - Gated Resort With Lake Activities Near Yosemite located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps away from Pine Mountain Lake and Sierra Nevada Conservancy. Tuolumne River and Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really close to Yosemite

Great spot for families looking to have something to do while also being very close to Yosemite. Host was very welcoming and kind. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and host

Excellent host with well maintained house and excellent details. Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home ,great views. Very spacious and bonus room with pool table a plus. Everything you need for the perfect getaway. Place is well decorated and cozy. Had a great time. Pics online limited and can be deceiving, cabin is huge and nice ,had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House and Location

Our stay was fantastic. The house is great. It is spacious and well equipped. Mike, the owner, is very knowledgeable and communicative. I would stay here again, and would recommend it to friends. Thanks Mike!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful place to visit Yosemite

A quiet setting with lots of room and western / sports memorabilia that will make you smile. Furnished with everything you need including a new washer/ dryer. No detergent needed. Great communication with owner. Would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pine Lake

The house was comfortable and roomy. The lake view was beautiful. The kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked. Comfortable beds. Very quiet area. Location gives an easy drive to Yosemite. Lots of wildlife to watch while we had our morning coffee off the spacious deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

family get away

needs to be uncluttered, outside picked up. Kitchen cleaanaed and organized . nice size rooms and deck nice to sit out on
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place in a great location

The house was spacious and had character. Lots of room in the fridge for food and all the cooking utensils you could ask for. Beautiful deck overlooking the pond, and only a short drive to Yosemite. And Mike is a gracious host. Perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delight at the lake

The property is wonderfully located and beautifully furnished in order to remind the guest of the experiences awaiting just beyond the door. If I am ever fortunate to own such a home I hope that I could designate a similar attention to detail. It seems as though a lifetime of adventure was had in this house. For anyone who would like to visit the valley, I would recommend no other stay. I feel contented and hope to soon return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious rustic home

Initially we had booked it for 2adults and 2 kids but later invited our friends since it could sleep 8. The cottage is spacious and has a cozy lived in feel as if you are staying at an aunts house. The decor is a bit dated but it adds to the rustic appeal. There are a lot of memramblia all over the house and pictures of the owner’s family. Has a nice view of the lake and is walking distance from the public beach. The community pool is at the country club which is 3 miles away. Overall we had a very relaxing Labor Day weekend. It’s great value for money if you don’t mind a bit of a dated but comfortable decor and don’t expect a home that has the latest amenities. Mike the host was responsive and checked in on us multiple times.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin in the woods

Had not been since I was a child. The home is beautiful. The location is amazing. The owner was super cool. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Very homey and welcoming. Wonderful weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Old house good location

The location was nice and the size of the home, but needs cleaning. The house was super dirty, cobwebs all over ceiling, dust everywhere, and so cluttered. It was seriously hard finding anything with so much stuff around. This house is need of a deep clean. Also, my family did not like the fact that the owner asked why and when we were using the AC during 95 degree weather. I have rented and stayed at places before and never told what to do during the stay because that is what you are paying for.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2021
Yes the housekeeper didn’t do a great job on cleaning. Unfortunately she didn’t have adequate time to do her job. I refunded the renter for cleaning because of the poor cleaning job. As far as AC , I was just giving advice on how to keep the house cool with the heat wave going on. I have additional fans and a swamp cooler and suggested their use and then at night after things cool off the windows could be opened to help cool down the house. It was a unusually hot week and probably wasn’t as cool as they were used to I suppose. They turn the AC down to 50 degrees which mean it ran 24/7, I just made suggestions per my experience in the house. I believe the renter wasn’t happy from the start and the heat didn’t help. Also my house is not cluttered per se, I do have decorations that give the house a rustic lodge look. The vast majority of my renters appreciate the look and feel and compliment me all the time. It is not sterile with blank white walls. I am sorry your experience was not to your liking. I appreciated your observation about cleaning deficiencies and passed that on to the housekeeper and she put extra time in after your visit to address the issues you described.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location and character loaded cabin

Had a great week stay at the cabin. We really appreciate Mike, the owner, giving us some great advice about Yosemite and how to get the best from visiting. The cabin is full of things to explore and we loved the decor. The lake and pool were awesome for the kids and we enjoyed horse riding too.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

family getaway

The house is awesome, looks much better in real than on pictures. The bottom floor was our entertainment area where we played pool, hanged out, listened to music (there's a blue tooth connected retro speaker), it was definitely a nice extra to our experience. Close to the lodge beach area and the Marina, 5 min drive. Best of all, Mike, the owner, was very kind to us when we had realized that we had forgotten an important ring at the house, he arranged it to be mailed back to us free of charge- that says a lot! Thanks, Mike!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A+

Great place, highly recommend.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Staycation

We decided last minute we needed a trip to Yosemite. The whole process was smooth and Mike was great. He checked in on us, had suggestions ready and helped with anything we needed. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house.

Great house in a great location. Plenty of room for everyone. Very good layout for relaxing. Owner was very easy to contact and very friendly. Will be returning in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view, Great games, Great time

The place was perfect for a getaway. When we weren't enjoying the deer walking right up to the porch while we watched the beautiful sunset over the lake, we were downstairs shooting pool, or upstairs relaxing in the living room playing chess and other games. There was plenty of space for us and a lot of extra places to sleep beyond the three bedrooms. I highly recommend it and I am already planning my return trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location, owener and house with couple notes..

Great location. Great owner. Great price. Agree with some of the other reviews needs a deep clean and some de-cluttering. Great value and location out weighted those details. Our kids had their own floor and having a lot of space was really nice. Plus we love the PML area and resort amenities. We could easily spend 1-2 weeks enjoying the area. Hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, Yosemite, golf, pickle ball, tennis, enjoying downtown area and on and on. Note to parents of toddler/preschooler lots of little exciting things for them to grab and play with so may not be the best fit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fire your cleaning crew

House is original and fun, great location, beds are comfortable, pretty much everything we needed was available to us. It's truly a great place, except for the fact that it was dirty, dust everywhere, counter tops were sticky and even some of the dishes inside the cup holders had food residue . I will suggest hire a new housekeeper inmediately. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2020
Sorry for the cleaning issues you experienced. During this Covid time the housekeeper selection has been diminished. I have since replaced that housekeeper.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Times with the family

First off Mike was awesome and very accommodating. Our family had the greatest time enjoying the home and the location. We were able to play in the snow right next door to the house,couldn't have worked out better due to the weather. evenings were spent playing pool and enjoying the fire. Overall one of our best family vacations we had to day. We will be Back. Thanks again Mike for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed it with familia

It was really nice and Mike was really friendly and nice. If I need something he will always help
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great vacation spot!

This rental was wonderful, location was ideal! The house had everything you could need or want. It was comfortable and roomy, lake views from the living room, kitchen and deck. The owner was very responsive and made sure we got all our questions answered. We'd definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing at the Lake

Cute cabin by the lake. Plenty of room for me and my daughters including their families. Spent one day in Yosemite and the other two enjoying the lake and Groveland. Spent our final night at Ironstone Vineyards Ampitheatre taking in a Toby Kieth concert.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
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