Star of the Mountain is a spacious, one-level, 2,450-square-foot retreat located just ½ mile from Marina Beach in the private, gated community of Pine Mountain Lake in Groveland, California. Built in 2001, this home offers a comfortable and well-equipped base for relaxing, entertaining, and exploring Yosemite—just 25 miles away.Home FeaturesWiFiTV with DVD monitor capabilityDVD playerCentral air conditioningWood-burning fireplaceCeiling fans and standard fans for added comfortWasher, dryer, iron, and ironing boardBoard games providedKitchen & DiningFully equipped kitchen with a microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, toaster oven, tea kettle, blender, and crockpotDining table seats 10Kitchen bar seats 3Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 8)Master Bedroom: One king bedGuest Bedroom 1: One queen bedGuest Bedroom 2: One queen bedLiving Room: One queen sofa sleeperGuests 9 and 10 must provide their own sleeping accommodationsGarage Game RoomGarage has been converted into a game and entertainment space with:Pool tablePing pong tableWet barFull-size fridgeMicrowaveSeating for up to 18 guestsOutdoor FeaturesPartially covered deck with furniture for 8Gas BBQ (propane not included—available locally)Lower yard with table and chairsWood firepit (use prohibited during wildfire season or drought conditions)Outdoor fires strictly prohibited, except in designated fire-safe featuresFirewood not providedCommunity Access & AmenitiesGuests enjoy access to Pine Mountain Lake's exclusive amenities, including:Private lake with beaches and boating18-hole golf courseCountry club with indoor and outdoor diningTennis and pickleball courtsHiking trails, horseback riding, and moreGated Community Access & FeesThe home is located in Pine Mountain Lake, a private gated community with 24-hour security.A one-time, non-refundable $50 gate pass is required per vehicle, payable directly to the HOA upon arrival. Stays of 8 nights or longer may incur additional fees per Pine Mountain Lake Association rules.Parking & AccessibilityDriveway parking available for 2–3 vehiclesGarage is not available for parking (converted into game room)Wheelchair accessible: no interior or exterior steps; only two steps into the garageImportant NotesNo pets or animals allowed at any time—no exceptionsMaximum occupancy: 10 guests (including children and infants)Sheets, bath towels, comforters, blankets, and pillows are provided (beach towels not included)Yosemite Region Resorts is not affiliated with Pine Mountain Lake or its amenitiesVisiting Yosemite in 2025? Plan Ahead!Yosemite requires reservations on peak days for personal vehicle entry. We can guide you on how to secure one! If you can't get a reservation, no worries—daily shuttles leave from Pine Mountain Lake. Message us after booking for help!Book your stay at Star of the Mountain and enjoy a spacious, fun-filled retreat near Yosemite!
Reviews
The place was lovely. We really enjoyed the proximity to the lake, the game room with the pool and ping pong table, as well as the outdoor sitting area.
Great place for a family weekend at the lake!
Location was perfect for our Yosemite day trip and a short drive to the lake.
Enjoyed the 4 night stay in a great setting and proximity to Yosemite and Pine Mountain Lake. Weather was hot that weekend but the AC kept the house cool. Evenings cooled off and the after dinner drinks on the deck was pleasant. Some minor issues were reported to the management company that didn’t make the rental a 5 star. Water from refrigerator came out very slow. The AC made the bedrooms cold despite bumping up the thermostat. One headboard was broken and one lamp needed a new light bulb. Only two dishwasher pods and two garbage bags provided for a 4 night stay. Visitors should bring condiments if they plan to cook. If you run out of propane - guests have to pay for an exchange at the market. There is no parking at the marina for visitors. If the marina is crowded - there are two other beaches but there are no kayak or boat rentals at the other beaches. If one travels to the swimming pool - visitors don’t have gate access and have to go back through the front gate. The front gate can be a long wait on busy weekends as visitors have to wait if a card key is not provided to go through the bypass lane.. The location is great as a staging area to go to Yosemite - it was an hour drive to the park. The guest rooms have two queen beds that made it nice to have 2 additional couples. There is a second refrigerator freezer in the garage to stick up on food if guests like to cook. I would stay there again.
Very clean...made for an enjoyable and relaxing weekend. The game room was a fantastic benefit...after a day at the lake, coming home and watching our kids play pool & ping pong brought tons of laughter. Highly recommend this place!!
Really enjoyed our trip. House was so amazing and has good choice of board games, along with ping pong and pool table. Very spacious and fully loaded kitchen.
Great place to stay. House was really clean and well stocked. The area was beautiful. Kids had an amazing time, they were crying because they wanted to stay longer.
Excellent location and comfortable house.
Yosemite is about an hour away, but the drive feels less. This home makes you want to stay and lounge all day!