Yosemite Haven at Pine Mountain Lake: Beautiful Forest Views. Dog Friendly!

*** IMPORTANT! A YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION MAY BE REQUIRED DURING YOUR STAY In 2024 ***
Please be aware that Apr 13 thru Jun 30 and Aug 17 thru Oct 27 a park reservation is required from 5am to 4pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and on Holidays: May 27, Jun 19, Sep 2 and Oct 14.
From Jul 1 thru Aug 16 a reservation is required from 5am to 4pm daily.
Reservations are available online starting Jan 5, 2024. Search for Yosemite Timed-Entry.

A very private, spacious and dog friendly home, just 30 minutes from Yosemite National Park, located in beautiful Pine Mountain Lake, with wonderful amenities such as an Airport, Lake and Marina, 18 Hole Golf Course, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Tennnis and Pickle Ball Courts and Walking Trails.

The house is fully equipped with everything you need for year round fun, including a Whole House Generator, Central Heat and A/C, Wood Stove Fireplace, fully equipped Kitchen, Fast WiFi, 3 TVs with Roku, Sling TV (50 Channels) and Blu-ray/DVD players.

The covered upper deck has a lovely swing and is perfect for enjoying the outdoors and overlooks the forest. The lower deck is perfect for the kids to play outside. At the bottom of the property is Big Creek (a seasonal creek) with a lovely walking trail next to it.

The electricity is all solar powered, so you'll be doing your bit for the environment as well.

Groveland is 5 minutes away, which has Restaurants and a large Grocery Store. This is the place for your family gathering, including your dogs!

Please note we only allow 2 dogs.

There is a $46 per car fee paid at the community gate (Cash or Credit Card) which gives you access to the community and the many amenities PML has to offer for the length of your stay, up to 7 days.

TV, DVD and Sound System:
See instructions next to all 3 TVs

Wi-Fi:
WiFi is fast and reliable.

Computer:
The power button is on the left corner of the Asus Chromebox. Select Browse As Guest so it will not keep any of your browsing history or cookies on the computer. If you log into Chrome please remember to log out before you leave.

Heat & A/C:
The heat and A/C controls are in the hallway. The temperature downstairs can also be controlled by opening and closing the downstairs vents. If you are using the fireplace turn the fan on the thermostat from Auto to On so the downstairs will get some heat.

Parking:
You can use the garage if you wish. The garage remote and the door key are in the hallway stand drawer.

Cell phone chargers:
Forgot your cell phone charger? There are iPhone, Android and Google Phone chargers and cables in the middle drawer in the laundry. Please return them there for the next guest.

Kitchen:
There is coffee, tea and sugar in the containers on the counter.
Please feel free to use any food, spices or condiments in the cupboards and the fridge. There should be oatmeal, ketchup, salad dressings, bbq sauce, coffee creamer etc.
Dishwasher: Dishwasher soap (Cascade) is under the sink. Press the Energy Saver option and press Start.

Cooler and beach chairs:
There is a small cooler, beach chairs and umbrella for your use in the garage. Ice blocks are in the freezer.
Fireplace:
Additional wood is stacked behind the garage (use the stack closest to the road).
Newspaper and Fire Lighters are stored in the cupboard under the kitchen counter that is accessed from the dining area.
There is more kindling in a black container in the garage.
If you have children you must use the fireplace screen which is stored in the garage.
The flue is located on the bottom right. Pull to open, push to close. (Must be open to initially light the fire).
Turn the thermostat Fan to On (instead of Auto) so the warm air from the fireplace circulates downstairs and into the bedrooms.

Child protection:
Please note the upper deck is not safe for unsupervised toddlers.
The kitchen cupboard doors under the sink and the lower drawers have child proof catches. They are normally disabled with a rubber band which can be removed, then to open the cupboard door push down on the catches to open.
There are child proof electric outlet covers in the right hand drawer in the laundry. Please put them back in the drawer before you leave.
There is a child gate installed at the top of the stairs. It can also be moved to the bottom of the stairs.
If you are using the fireplace and have children under 13 you must use the fireplace screen which is stored in the garage.

BBQ:
Please turn the propane tank off after each use. There is a spare full propane tank in the garage.

Bug Spray:
There is bug spray in the top right drawer in the laundry. Please return it there for the next guest.

Fire Extinguishers:
On the deck close to the BBQ.
In the garage just to the right of the door.

Hair Dryer: There is a hair dryer in the Master and downstairs Bathrooms.

Cleaning supplies:
Cleaning supplies are under the kitchen sink.
A mop and bucket, broom and toilet plunger are in the garage.

Emergencies:

First Aid Kit:
There are First Aid Supplies in the top right drawer in the laundry room.

Power Outage:
There is a Whole House Generator. (White box by the propane tank). Lift the lid and press the Green button to start. If you leave for the day or don't need it at night please turn it off using the Red button to save propane.
There are flashlights and lanterns in the top left drawer in the laundry room.

Medical or other emergency:
Dial 911

Emergency Room:
Adventist Health Sonora (50 minutes away):

Medical Non-Emergency:
Prompt Care Sonora (50 minutes away)

What to do!

Pine Mountain lake is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains at an elevation of about 2,500 ft. It boasts the following amenities:
The Grill Restaurant at Pine Mountain Lake
18 Hole Championship Golf Course
Large Lake (2 minute drive)
Lake Lodge (5 minute drive)
Marina Store
Lakeside Café (2 minute drive)
19th Hole Lounge (5 minute drive)
Pro-Shop (5 minute drive)
Swim Center (5 minute drive)
Equestrian Center (10 minute drive)
Campgrounds
Tennis & Pickle Ball Center (5 minute drive)
Fisherman's Cove (5 minute drive)
Airport
Shooting Range
Archery Range
Horseshoe Pits
Hiking & Walking Trails
Close by is the Big Creek Trail, a beautiful trail which is the old Hetch Hetchy railroad bed.
Other things to note

Our favorite restaurants:
Iron Door Saloon: Oldest continuously running saloon in California.
Two Guys Pizza: Close by and great Pizza.
Cocina Michoacana: Good Mexican food
Evergreen Lodge: 45 minutes away. Turn left on Evergreen Road just before the park entrance. Go 7 miles. Best restaurant in the area! Where Len works.
Rush Creek Lodge: Just before the Yosemite Park gate. Great restaurant. Sister property to Evergreen Lodge.
Buck Meadows Restaurant: Open seasonally, 20 minutes away, but great for a good breakfast on the way to Yosemite.

Do not use GPS to get to Yosemite! Go back to Groveland and turn left on Hwy 120. Come back the same way as you have to use the Main Gate.

Yosemite National Park Big Oak Flat gate is about 30 minutes away. The 7 day entrance fee per car is $35. When you enter the park you will be given a map of the park and a newspaper outlining current events. Besides the main valley don’t miss:
Vernal Falls
Mariposa Grove Sequoias (or at least go to Tuolumne Grove)
Tunnel View
Glacier Point (closed in Winter, call the above number for current conditions)
Tioga Pass and Kennedy Meadows (closed in Winter, call the above number for current conditions)
One of my favorite shorter hikes is May Lake (or if you’re feeling fit, carry on to Mount Hoffman) off Tioga Road.

The trail at the bottom of the backyard follows Big Creek for over two miles (turn left). It was part of the Hetch Hetchy Railroad which was used to supply the materials to build the Hetch Hetchy Dam which supplies drinking water to San Francisco and the peninsular down to San Jose. It is a wonderful walk.

You may also think about visiting Hetch Hetchy. Groveland and the San Francisco peninsula get water from the reservoir there. It has a wonderful trail of about 2 miles to a beautiful waterfall. The best part is that it is not as crowded as the main part of the park. To get there take Hwy 120 and just after Rush Creek Resort (1 mile before the Park entrance) turn left onto Evergreen Road. It’s 8 miles down that road. You pass through Evergreen Lodge after 7 miles which has an amazing restaurant.

Have a Great Stay!

Len & Katie