Nestled in the quiet Pine Mountain Lake community, Great Escape Cabin offers a serene retreat for up to eight guests. With on-site horseback riding and access to community amenities like a swimming pool, this three-story house features plenty of room to spread out. Enjoy games in the game room with Ping-Pong table or relax by the outdoor firepit at night.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82203 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
3BR Home w/ Mountain Views, Lake Access, Proximity to Yosemite
Great Escape Cabin
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Come for a memorable vacation at this home in Groveland, CA. With nearby lake access, a game room with a Ping-Pong table and more, and access to community amenities including a swimming pool, this three-story house has accommodations for all to enjoy! Located in the quiet Pine Mountain Lake community, you'll enjoy on-site horseback riding, golf, pool, shared tennis courts, and myriad hiking trails through the forest. This is a great place to stay for a visit to Yosemite National Park, which is only 25 miles away.
The house itself is bright and comfortable, with plenty of room for everyone to spread out. The fully equipped kitchen lets you cook whatever your heart desires, and a dishwasher makes clean-up easy. Six will fit around the dining table for dinner, and you can always make room for a couple extra chairs. Downstairs is a large game room that will provide entertainment for hours. Here, you'll enjoy a pool table, Ping-Pong table, foosball, and a dart board. A den upstairs provides a nice sanctuary for getting work done or just relaxing in quiet. Out the sliding glass doors, you'll find a large deck with a gas grill, patio table, and furniture for sitting out and enjoying the sounds of nature and the smell of the fresh pine breeze. At night, head down to the gravel patio to enjoy ghost stories and s'mores around the gas firepit (be sure to check out the stars).
This house is perfect for a family or a group of friends - Pine Mountain Lake offers a ton of activities in its beautiful, wooded landscape, such as fishing, swimming, and boating on the community lake (though please note that motorized boats are not allowed and that guests must rent from the marina). You might go horseback riding at the equestrian center, or play a round of golf at the championship 18-hole golf course. Nature enthusiasts should make a visit to Yosemite National Park a priority - the edge of the park is only a 25-mile drive away, and around the park you can see stunning viewpoints, learn about the natural history of the park at the museum, and witness the towering presence of the Giant Sequoias in Tuolumne Grove. Your home is so close, you'll be able to make it back by dinner! And for even more activities Dodge Ridge Ski Resort is 54 miles away and Black Oak Casino is just 28 miles away.
Things To Know Check-in time: 4:00 p.m. Check-out time: 10:00 a.m. All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. This home is within a gated community that requires a $50 access fee, payable to the HOA at check-in. The fee is valid for stays up to seven days and is subject to change without notice. The fireplace in living room is for decoration only. This home does not have a dryer.
Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 3 vehicles.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Ski
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV with satellite channels
Video games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
Golf
Table tennis
Tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Groveland, this vacation home is in the mountains and near the beach. Pine Mountain Lake Marina and Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Railtown 1897 State Historic Park and Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Consider Sonora Opera Hall for a night out or Twain Harte Miniature Golf if you're traveling with kids. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating. Visit our Groveland travel guide
Is 3BR Home w/ Mountain Views, Lake Access, Proximity to Yosemite pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 3BR Home w/ Mountain Views, Lake Access, Proximity to Yosemite?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 3BR Home w/ Mountain Views, Lake Access, Proximity to Yosemite?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 3BR Home w/ Mountain Views, Lake Access, Proximity to Yosemite located?
This family-friendly Groveland vacation home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mary Laveroni Community Park and Groveland Wayside Park. Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.
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3BR Home w/ Mountain Views, Lake Access, Proximity to Yosemite Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
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This home fit me and my 5 friends comfortably. We enjoyed the pool table, ping pong table and foosball tables. Beds were comfortable and I would recommend staying here when going to Yosemite National Park.
Kenneth S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Deepika S.
May 22, 2024
Lovely Cute house
It's a lovely house! I loved the location and the kitchen, especially the eco-friendly features. For the price, the amenities were first class. The garage having a pool table and table tennis was a great bonus.
Deepika S.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
James S.
Sep 15, 2024
Nice home, needs some routine maintenance
Nice home with lots of attractions for kids. Several routine maintenance issues that took away from the experience.
Washer and dryer! Dryer doesn’t work unless you hold the door in the right spot and if you’re clothes bump the door, it turns the dryer off! really frustrating. The other part is the driveway looks flat in the pictures, but it’s extremely steep and should be mentioned before people go there. The company that is in charge of renting the place or pointless when I called them I would prefer to talk to the homeowner not a company that doesn’t know anything about the area that the house is in the house was clean and the beds were made. It was a nice house
Nice and cozy place. Driveway is in a 45 slope so in the winter would be impossible to park. But all in all, a very nice place...
Daniel P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Richard F.
Jul 22, 2023
Groveland Home Perfect for us
House has everything we needed, 4 bedrooms, game room, very clean and comfortable.
Richard F.
Verified
8/10 Good
Marlene F.
Jun 27, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Family
Great cabin for large families. Master bedroom and bathroom is located upstairs. Thee additional full bathroom, 2nd bedroom s located on the main floor the additional 2 bedrooms are located downstairs. Lots of stairs not suitable for older individuals or toddlers.
Marlene F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Catherine N.
Jan 14, 2023
Clean home with plenty of room for everyone. Kitchen had all the dishws we needed. Thanks for hav...
Clean home with plenty of room for everyone. Kitchen had all the dishws we needed. Thanks for having gas for the BBQ, came in handy. Did not give 5 stars as the AC was not working. Some repairs needed around the house, e.g, not all windows could open and some were pretty hard to open. That coupled with AC not working made for a very warm getaway on a warm weekend. Great play room in the garage too, but all pool Q sticks are broken.
Catherine N.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Arun K.
Dec 29, 2022
Nice place but poor service support
We stayed here in April 2022. The place is nice - the deck, the fireplace, proximal to the lake (as mentioned in the reviews from last year, the carpets definitely need replacement). The low rating stems from the fact that heater wasn't working and there was no support after hours. On Day 2, the understanding was that the service staff will fix the issue in the evening but there was no follow up. It got quite cold at night and thus, was not pleasant with the heater not working.
Arun K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
Anna
May 18, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Out of the 2 bathroom, one did not have any hot water for the shower. We called Friday night and was told maintenance went home at 5 . Contacted them again TWICE on Sat. No one called or came by until 4:30 pm. I was told the faucet handle needed to be replaced but stores were closed. Our checkout was the next morning. So nothing could be done for us. And so the 6 of us took turns sharing one shower in the master bath for all 3 days.
Furniture & appliances were dated. Over-the-stove exhaust fan was dirty with caked in grease & dead bugs. A knife I picked up had grease all over the handle. A small countertop microwave sat on 2 pieces of wood slabs inside a hole used to house a built-in microwave. Since the bottom is not leveled, the microwave is very wobbly. Inside of microwave is dirty with dried up spills.
The refrigerator water pipe must be clogged. We could barely get any ice water before it dried up. It took all day to make a few pieces of ice cubes.
One basement "bedroom" outside another bedroom has NO door and shouldn't be counted as a bedroom. 15 steep steps to basement is not suitable for small children and elderlies.
Game room is extremely cramped and worn out. Billiard table pocket had a big hole. Arcade basketball hoops were ripped.
The parking notes of “parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 3 vehicles” is ambiguous and unclear. I messaged the host for clarification weeks before but received no response. We paid $50 PER CAR at the entrance.
Anna
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Tom G.
Jun 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Clean house...
The house looks clean and well taken care of. Check-in was seamless after our long drive. Beds and furniture was comfortable. Board Games upstairs was nice. TVs in each room for night time entertainment. The stairs and decking were weathered and could use a good touch up. Here is the big BUT....We chose the house over others because of the game room (it's even in the title). The ping pong table was kind of warped and water damaged, paddles were no good. Had lots of parts of darts, but not enough for a single dart. The big one was the pool table that had 4 cues (sticks) but all were missing tips or broken. Basketball hoops was ok. Flat balls, found pump later.
Game room = 0 Stars
Should save money on the satellite subscription. few local channels and a thousand info-mercial channels. Thankfully we brought our own Roku. Had Xbox (didn't try it) downstairs with Roku TV a plus.
TV Entertainment = 1 Star
Recommend listing pictures be updated. Some furniture (chairs) were either different or missing. Living room floor shows carpet, but had newer hard floors (a plus). The picture of the front doesn't reflect the actual driveway because it is a little steeper and trickier to maneuver than it shows. (not an issue for our big SUV)
Yosemite and PML was great as always. It was severely disappointing that the game room of this house was unsatisfactory since we had other homes that we were ready to choose.
The very sad part of this experience was we contacted the focal person who on the email for "Local Management" regarding the issues we had and heard nothing back. I sent a second email and NOTHING. We didn't let this hurt our stay or the memories that we created as a family, but definitely made us feel a little deceived and left out to dry. Hope you have a better experience.
We did NOT have a pleasant stay here. We have many complaints but I'll try to condense to the most frustrating:
-check in time was 4pm. We arrived at 4pm, pouring rain with kids ready to get out of the car. Because the cleaners were still there we did not get into the house until 6pm. So we sat in our car for two hours.
-The house lists a gas fireplace. We couldn't get the fireplace to work. There was detailed instructions on how to turn it on, which didn't work. When we asked about it we were told it hasn't worked in ages. The house lists this an an amenity.
-The master bedroom had no working lights. This turned out to be an issue with the fan pull but the fan is 12 feet up in the air, no way to get to it, and by the time they fixed this issue it was our last night there.
-There was something FOUL in the clothes dryer. Filthy and smelled really bed.
-Another amenity listed, and the reason we chose this location, was the game room. The problem here was many of the games are broken or so worn that you can't have an effective game. Kids were largely disappointed by this.
-Another listed amenity was cable. We couldn't get any of the TV's to work with cable. In the end we just watched things on the laptop.
-Bad leak in one of the bathrooms so the floor was in a constant state of wet. Shower door wouldn't close.
-The house had 3 forks. We had 8 people. It made salad night interesting.
In general this place is really run down and need of repair. When presented with these issues, we got little to nothing in the way of concessions, just an assurance that isn't up to their standards. But nothing was done about it other than to send someone to hand us a box of lightbulbs. Avoid this house until it gets some upgrades and gets stocked like a proper vacation rental.
Liz T.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Candi W.
Nov 27, 2022
Thanksgiving
Everything was perfect.
Candi W.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Denise F.
Sep 22, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Needs attention
Upon pulling up to the property the 1st thing that I noticed was the window overhangings had mold growing on them. As on them. As well as the middle level bathroom toilet had mold in it.. Overall the layout of the house was great. A lot of the game room stuff was not functioning or broken. The driveway
We stayed here recently as a convenient location to visit Yosemite. The house suited my family (4 small boys) well with everybody having their own bed. The kids especially enjoyed the game room in the garage, which was also nice when they woke up in the early morning. There is a grocery store nearby for food and nearby restaurants as well. Really happy with this stay!
Chris S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Greg C.
Aug 2, 2022
Nice large family vacation home
We’ll stocked kitchen. Game room with plenty of activities. Nice card table. Great for kids. A short drive to Pine Mountain Lake.
Greg C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas G.
May 1, 2022
Nice & cozy
Nice and cozy it was just me and my brother in laws and we were very happy with the property. Make sure you bring necessities coffee filters, spices, etc. overall we were happy with the cabin, location, and all these above. After looking at other reviews I must re assure you it was a very clean and spacious cabin so don’t be worried about others opinions. Yes, it’s a little older but has just about everything you need! We will definitely revisit!
Nicholas G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
S3G Investments LLC (.
Oct 13, 2021
Good place
Location of house is good, taxi boat at lake & take a joy ride for one hour & spend time at lake was fantastic.
S3G Investments LLC (.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
April U.
Sep 27, 2021
Average
The layout of the house was nice, different as it was 3 levels. Fun game room in the garage, however some things didn’t work properly. Dart board led screen didn’t work and darts didn’t stuck well. No batteries for the basketball game. Man on foosball broken. House wasn’t filthy but could have used some cleaning of walls and carpets. Kitchen could use some mixing bowls and Clorox wipes for counters, or more towels. Overall was a nice stay, but house could use a little cleaning.
April U.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Nader H.
Jul 5, 2021
Nice location but needs attention
The place has the basic needs to survive a holiday weekend but could use some upkeeping given the rental rate. The living room carpet had ugly dirty stains all over it and needed cleaning or replacement. Also, there were spiders roaming around the downstairs rooms that scared our boys who refused to sleep in them. We dealt with all that, but what was really disappointing is the HOA gate people who forced us to enter on the same lane dedicated for checking in visitors and we had to wait over 30 minutes every time we leave the community and come back. When we politely asked them if they can route guests with existing permits through the lane dedicated for residents, they were very rude and dismissive of our suggestion. We will never rent at Pine Mountain Lake community again!
Very good option for our family. Even during the 100+ temperatures the weekend was very good. House met our needs, lake is beautiful, and the quality of the restaurants in Groveland was a nice surprise.
Great location to enjoy the lake and nature. Easy access to Yosemite Valley. Quaint little downtown and market short distance away.
The cleanliness needs to be improved. Upon arrival we went to clean ourselves up. All the towels were damp. So we rewarded all them just to be sure. Many of the cooking items (pots/pans/etc) still had food and/or some type of film/oil on them. Floors and hand railings were sticky to the touch.
Eric O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Lina D.
Feb 21, 2021
Spacious, pretty and good location
We spent 3 nights during ski break. The reason is not a 5 star review is because there were things here and there that were not working properly. The house itslef is very nice with lots of space for a family of 9. Very nice large pantry to put away all.our groceries and snacks for the week, large table for all of us to eat together and a game room for the kids to play. Plenty of pillows, blankets and towels. Strong wifi.
We had to rewire the main TV in the living room because it did not work. The other two did not work and we did not bother fixing it. My son was able to play xbox during down time in the basemant TV after rewiring things. The only bedroom with good temperature was upstairs in the second floor. The queen room bedroom in the first floor was very hot and the basemant was very cold...both not confortable to sleep. We had to either sleep with light clothes and open the sliding door in the first floor or use all the blankets and use winter clothes to sleep in the basemant. We were looking foward to use the grill and firepit... both use gas and the tank was empty. So, if.you want to use those amenities, bring your own (not convenient). There were lamps without bulbs, so we could not use the ones in some of the night stands next to the beds.
Overall, we had a good stay, enyoyed the area. It was a reasonable drive to Dodge Ridge, pinecrest lake and Yosemite. We dealt with the tempeture inside the house the best we could and focused in all the positive the property had to offer. I suggest to have space heaters for the basemant and the gameroom in the garage.
Lina D.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Xiaowei(Sherry) Y.
Jul 13, 2020
Love the house
Our family spend a week in Pine Mountain Lake area,during that time, we stayed in three different cabins. This house (cabin) is the best one, clean, spacious, comfortable, and owners provide all necessary staff, including paper towel, bathroom tissue, shampoo, conditioner and more. We really enjoy.