Vacation Rentals by Owner

Can't wait until next year...smiles

Guest: Kathy B.
Date of Stay: 04/01/12 Review Submitted: 04/10/12

We keep coming back!! It is warm, perfect location, great owners, and always the best time ever. It is our perfect winter get a way, the elect fireplace (not having to build one), large table for dinners and games, and lot's of space...Thank you Rochelle, you are the best!! KathyB

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Amazing as always!

Guest: Linda (Elk Grove, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/06/12 Review Submitted: 01/19/12

This cabin is always impeccably clean. The decor is very homey and mountainy. The internet pictures just don't do it justice! The owners are always a pleasure to work with and answer any questions you may have. This is is our 2nd time renting this cabin for our family get-a-ways. No snow this year, so we took advantage of hiking and exploring. We love the big fireplace in the evenings when we are cooking dinner and playing games as a family. Our family is creating wonderful memories at the "cabin in the snowy mountains" as our grandchildren refer to it. Thanks Tom and Rochelle for opening up your home for others to enjoy!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

Great Family Fun

Guest: Grammy (Modesto)
Date of Stay: 04/01/11 Review Submitted: 04/09/11

One of the most enjoyable times we have had as a family. Everyone had a great time, regardless of age. This cabin made us feel like we were in our own home. It is very well equiped, in a beautiful location, and was everything we expected and more. Our family of 11 enjoyed every minute we were there and hope to go again. I would recommend it to everyone.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Delightful Getaway

Guest: ksa (Albany CA)
Date of Stay: 01/21/11 Review Submitted: 02/09/11

The cabin was unbelievable and was represented in the photos exactly as we found it. A beautiful home at the end of a quiet street in a lovely setting. Our 4 grandchildren had a wonderful time in spite of the fact that there was NO snow! Granted that was a bit disappointing since the hill right outside the house would have been perfect for sledding had there been some, but we managed to entertain ourselves quite pleasantly with all the amenities provided and with Long Barn so close, we even made it there for ice skating. Rochelle is probably the most gracious and patient hostess I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Her responses to my never ending stream of questions, and the helpful and clearly composed instructions all contributed to making the whole experience a delight. The whole family is looking forward to another visit.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful stay during Winter Holidays

Guest: Annette (Sunnyvale, California)
Date of Stay: 12/27/10 Review Submitted: 01/27/11

We had rented cabins before for skiing, but this was definitely the coziest and best equipped one that we stayed in. We were 2 families, so the 4 bedrooms worked great for us. The beds are very comfortable so we slept great. The house is decorated beautifully, the newly remodeled kitchen has everything a cook would want and the heating and fire place warm up the house in an instant. Particularly cozy is the living room with its huge gas fireplace and nice couches and chairs around. We spent great evenings there playing games and enjoying the fire with another glass of wine. The owners are very helpful. She helped us locate a hotel that would let us use their internet, in case we would need to. It would be fun to visit again in summer and enjoy the outside of the house!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Wonderful Christmas Cabin

Guest: Larry (Denair)
Date of Stay: 12/17/10 Review Submitted: 12/28/10

The pictures of this home is what sold us but yet they do not do justice to this quaint mountain home. This home is clean and very well decorated. It is comfortable and the gas fireplace is the centerpiece of the great room. Before we arrived, the owner called to tell us that they just replaced the counter top with granite and a new gas cook top. We were the first renters to use the new kitchen. Everything works great. The kitchen is a pleasure to work in. We are looking forward to returning!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Thanksgiving in the snow!

Guest: Daneen (Hilmar, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/23/10 Review Submitted: 01/06/11

We had the most fabulous Thanksgiving ever at The Lodge! The owners worked so well with us and helped us with all our questions and concerns! The layout of the cabin was perfect! Mudroom and bedrooms downstairs and the living area upstairs with the fabulous fireplace! Snow was everywhere and the children had a blast. We will definitely be renting this cabin again!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Ladies Mountain Retreat

Guest: Cilla (Modesto, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/14/10 Review Submitted: 10/19/10

We rented “The Lodge” for a "ladies" weekend retreat. Most of us had rented lovely cabins before, but we all agreed that this vacation home was exceptional in every way. I think we collectively said the word “wow” at least fifty times when first exploring the cabin. The layout was genius, with the bedrooms and bathrooms on the lower level and the living area above. If you wanted to take a nap or just have some quiet time in your room, you could just come downstairs. The bedrooms were the perfect size and so comfy, with soft wool blankets and down comforters. We really appreciated the decorative lamps for reading and little tables on both sides of the beds. The two clean, well stocked bathrooms suited our needs perfectly. We watched “chick flicks” together in the living room, which looks even better in person than in the photo. As someone else said, the decorative touches were perfect for a cabin, without being too over-the-top. The stone fireplace was awesome and we never felt too cold or too hot. We prepared delicious meals in the well appointed kitchen and ate at that gorgeous dining room table. We spent hours on the deck, enveloped by scented pines and cedars, playing board games, drinking coffee and doing what women do best … talking. We hiked at beautiful Pinecrest Lake and had a picnic by the river up the road at Kennedy Meadows ... but being together in the cabin was the best thing about our trip. If we had a question about anything, we called the owner and she was gracious and very helpful. There were brochures where you could find “things to do” and the magazines from the forties and fifties were a great touch. Usually when something seems too good to be true, it is. But “The Lodge” is an exception to that rule. It really is perfect. We felt like we were “out of the world” for four days and loved every minute of it.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Happy Campers!

Guest: Elmer's friends (San Leandro, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/29/10 Review Submitted: 10/12/10

We had a great time! The cabin was perfect. We had 7 adults, 3 children. It was clean and comfy. It looked just like the pictures but better if you could imagine that. We had hoped to catch the end of Indian summer and we did just that. (94 degrees in Oct) We went to Columbia and was robbed by bandits on the stagecoach, went panning for gold. One day we rented a party boat on pinecrest, the water was cold at first but you get used to it. It was just the way we remembered it from when we used to spend the summers there as children. The owner went out of her way to make it enjoyable for her guest. The decorations were so clever. Thanks for the memories!:)

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Family gathering

Guest: Grandma (Arizona)
Date of Stay: 09/17/10 Review Submitted: 09/29/10

My husband's family had a cabin in Pinecrest in the 1950s and 60's. This was an opportunity to return and show his children and grandchildren the area. We had 8 adults and 4 children, ages 10 months to 6 years; the cabin was the perfect size for sleeping and eating. We particularly enjoyed the large kitchen table and the big family room with enough seating for everyone to be comfortable. The cabin was very well decorated and very clean. Since my husband and I were celebrating our 70th birthdays it was fun to fine the issues of the National Geographic for the month and year we were born.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Thank you for such a great experience!

Guest: Pinecrest Regular (Davis, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/01/10 Review Submitted: 08/21/10

My family stayed at the cabin for a week, while visiting with other family members at Pinecrest Lake this August. The cabin was so welcoming and comfortable for our family which ranged from young kids to grandparents. The location is wonderful, being at the end of the cul-de-sac, with lots of national forest all around for the kids to explore. The cabin was exceptionally clean and well-maintained, and it is clear the owners have taken great pains to keep it updated and in sparkling condition. The dining room table was fantastic for family dinners, the kitchen was spacious, and the adults especially enjoyed dinner on the deck off of the dining room -- cool, comfortable, and a gorgeous view. The owners have comfortable and plenty of outdoor seating, bar-b-ques, and have thought of most everything a guest might want, as well as being very pleasant to deal with. The bedding and pillows were especially cozy at the end of the day. Thanks so much for a great visit!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Close enough - Far enough - Home

Guest: Skip (San Jose, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/22/10 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

Having come to Pinecrest for nearly seventy years, and having "graduated" from the campgrounds, your cabin was just right for our family's summer vacation. All three adult children and their spouses were able to join us and create even more memories to be shared. The wonderful deck overlooking the forest was a wonderful place to nurse the first cup of morning coffees or tea, and the nicest place to relax after a day at the beach canoeing, or bicycling Sonora Pass. The spacious upstairs dining area with the nice, long table was the perfect spot for dinners, and the happy board games which always followed. The entire cabin was very well equipped, especially the kitchen. We can't say enough about the comfortable beds; and having the two bathrooms made all the difference in the world. Your beautiful cabin was so restful - close enough to the lake, to Yosemite and Columbia, and far enough away from the bustle of campgrounds and highway noise that we felt far, far away. We will be back! Thanks so much for sharing with us your "home away from home."

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Carol Cummins (-)
Date of Stay: 01/21/10 Review Submitted: 01/21/10

Our family spent 5 days at your beautiful cabin the end of December (2009). The layout was perfect for our big crowd including 4 little ones. We were able to eat together at the BIG table and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed. The decor is "just right"--- cozy without being "over the top". We could tell that you take pride in your cabin. All was neat and clean and the beds very comfy. I hope that we can make this a family tradition!

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Guest: Rick 1 (Patterson, Ca)
Date of Stay: 08/24/09 Review Submitted: 08/24/09

We stayed for the 4th of July weekend and had a perfect time. The house was wonderful, the kitchen table is great for large family style dinners. The front deck is great for relaxing and watchin the sunset. All of the beds are comfortable and feel like home. Pinecrest lake is only a few minutes away, the trout fishing is fantastic! all in all a wonderful vacation property and I would recommend this house to anyone!! Enjoy!!

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Guest: Joan Caldwell (Menlo Park Ca)
Date of Stay: 08/17/09 Review Submitted: 08/17/09

The cabin is perfect for a family get together. We loved the set up for dining inside or outside. The patio or deck are perfect of quiet relaxing & with great views of the mountains. The Pinecrest area is also great for hiking, fishing, or water fun. We look forward to a fall or winter adventure.

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Guest: Karen147 (Stockton, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/14/09 Review Submitted: 08/14/09

Our family really enjoyed using your cabin for our vacation. Layout of the cabin was perfect for our family's needs spacious & comfortable for relaxing, playing games, sharing our meals together at the large kitchen table & enjoying the outdoors on the terrace & deck. Location worked out well, short drive to Pinecrest Lake & Strawberry. Rochelle was great to work with. Her knowledge & recommendations re area restaurants & Pinecrest lake were very much appreciated. Thank you so much for sharing.

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Guest: Amy98 (Ripon, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/24/09 Review Submitted: 06/24/09

I have been going to this Pinecrest cabin for many years now and each year I return I simply adore it even more than my last visit.All the comforts of home nestled in the woods, with the delicious scent of pine all around!The friends and family I take up there, so enjoy themselves, they can not wait for the next visit! It’s obvious how much love has been put into this adorable cabin by its remarkable décor. Each wall and every room is unique, cozy, and inviting. From every window I feel as though I’m in a tree-house, overlooking the world below. Mornings are spent on the second story deck listening to the forest wake-up. In the afternoons, during spring and fall, we head to the lake which is only a few minutes away, for a wonderful hike.In the winters, we love playing in the snow just outside or we take the short drive to Dodge Ridge for great skiing and snowboarding.I love being able to get my family, which usually approximates 10 people, all at the same table for dinner and games. This is truly my favorite vacation destinations!!

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Guest: van vliet family (escalon CA)
Date of Stay: 06/19/09 Review Submitted: 06/19/09

Our family has enjoyed renting the Vermeulen's cabin for at least 7 years. We love it. Lots of room. Warm cozy atmosphere with very appealing rustic decor. Huge dining room table that our whole family can sit around. Beautiful big outdoor patio area. Always clean. The owners take obvious pride and care in this cabin. THANKS VERMEULEN's WE LOVE IT!

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