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Star of the Mountain - The Star of Your Vacation by Yosemite Region Resorts

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Outdoor dining
Marina
Oven, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Oven, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, toaster
TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10228 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Groveland, CA
  • Place, Pine Mountain Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Pine Mountain Lake Marina
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪72 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Star of the Mountain - The Star of Your Vacation by Yosemite Region Resorts

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 Features

WiFi

TV with DVD monitor capability

DVD player

Central air conditioning

Wood-burning fireplace

Ceiling fans and standard fans for added comfort

Washer, dryer, iron, and ironing board

Board games provided



Kitchen & Dining

Fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster,

toaster oven, tea kettle, blender, and crockpot

Dining table seats 10

Kitchen bar seats 3



Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 8)

Master Bedroom: One king bed

Guest Bedroom 1: One queen bed

Guest Bedroom 2: One queen bed

Living Room: One queen sofa sleeper

Guests 9 and 10 must provide their own sleeping accommodations



Garage Game Room

Garage has been converted into a game and entertainment space with:

Pool table

Ping pong table

Wet bar

Full-size fridge

Microwave

Seating for up to 18 guests



Outdoor Features

Partially covered deck with furniture for 8

Gas BBQ (propane not included—available locally)

Lower yard with table and chairs

Wood firepit (use prohibited during wildfire season or drought conditions)

Outdoor fires strictly prohibited, except in designated fire-safe features

Firewood not provided



Community Access & Amenities

Guests enjoy access to Pine Mountain Lake's exclusive amenities, including:

Private lake with beaches and boating

18-hole golf course

Country club with indoor and outdoor dining

Tennis and pickleball courts

Hiking trails, horseback riding, and more



Gated Community Access & Fees

The 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 & Accessibility

Driveway parking available for 2–3 vehicles

Garage is not available for parking (converted into game room)

Wheelchair accessible: no interior or exterior steps; only two steps into the

garage



Important Notes

No pets or animals allowed at any time—no exceptions

Maximum 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

amenities



Visiting 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!







During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Pine Mountain Lake Marina. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like 2 bathrooms and a fireplace in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a washing machine, 2 bathrooms, and a fireplace
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Pine Mountain Lake Marina and 6 minutes from Pine Mountain Lake
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Parking is available. Parking is free.
Internet is available. Internet is free.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

472031

Star of the Mountain - The Star of Your Vacation by Yosemite Region Resorts Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Darla M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John M B.

Good place to stay to see Yosemite

The house was nice and on the surface clean. Overall a very nice place. The pool table and ping pong table in garage were fun. Groveland is a nice town. Small, but has a good grocery and everywhere we ate at was good. Not a bad drive to the north gate of Yosemite park and it was not busy at that gate. The negatives are that the carpet needs cleaned and the house needs a deep cleaning behind furniture, etc. also the $75 to get through the gate was kinda ridiculous as we did not use any pine mountain facilities other than the road. Cleaning fee excessive. But overall it was a good stay. It was a last minute e booking and we were glad to get it. And Ps. It’s about an 1 1/2 hr from Yosemite valley. Get up early.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house! Kitchen was fully stocked for cooking. AC worked great!

Location was perfect for our Yosemite day trip and a short drive to the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Gil D., Oakland

Liked: Cleanliness

Star of the Mountain

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay...

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Alex I.

Liked: Cleanliness

PML Gateway

Excellent location and comfortable house.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020