10/10 Excellent
Eric O.
23 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eric O.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Entire home
Family-Friendly Lakefront Retreat; Private Dock & Beach-Walk to Pines Village
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101975 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Bass Lake, CA
- Willow Creek Trailhead4 min drive
- Bass lake Recreation Area7 min drive
- Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya Lodge28 min drive
- Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)77 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Downstairs- Primary Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Living Room 1
2 Single Beds
Shared Loft Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Upstairs Primary Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Downstairs Primary Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Upstairs Jack & Jill Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
About this property
Family-Friendly Lakefront Retreat; Private Dock & Beach-Walk to Pines Village
The Desmond French Lakefront Retreat has been our private family cabin for over 40-years and we have begun renting it with other families in late summer of 2025.
Crafted with care and full of character, the cabin features some original retro 60’s furniture along with modern amenities —each detail adding to its mountain lodge charm.
With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and just under 2,000 square feet of living space, there’s plenty of room to gather, relax, and enjoy your time in the Sierra Nevadas.
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What Makes This Home Special
• LOCATION - Private lakefront cabin with private beach, deck & boat dock in a calm swimming cove
• Conveniently located within walking distance of restaurants and amenities at The Pines Village, 20 minutes from Oakhurst, and about 35 minutes to Yosemite National Park’s southern entrance.
• Back Patio BBQ – Fire up the grill and enjoy outdoor dining on the patio or sun deck enjoying lake views
• Plenty of Parking – Room for up to 5 cars (a rare find around Bass Lake)
• 3 Smart Roku TVs – Stream your favorite shows or movies during downtime
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Sleeping Arrangements & Bathrooms
• Downstairs Primary Bedroom 1: King bed with attached Bathroom 1
• Upstairs Primary Bedroom 2: King bed + shared Jack & Jill Bathroom 2 with Loft
• Upstairs Loft Bedroom 3: Queen bed, 2 Full beds, & a Pullout Couch (Queen)
WHAT’S NEARBY
This cabin offers the ideal basecamp for outdoor exploration and lakeside fun. Beautiful Bass Lake is a wonderful spot for boating, skiing, fishing, hiking, and bicycling. Just a short walk to the Pines Village, with its restaurants, general market, bars, shops, and a full-service marina and boat launch with rental boats, jet skis, and kayaks. The town of Oakhurst is close by, offering grocery stores, shops, restaurants, bars, a cinema, and a live stage theater of its own. The Chukchansi Casino in Coarsegold is about a 30-mins drive and the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park is only 19 miles away.
THINGS TO KNOW
Bass Lake reaches its peak water levels in the summer months and is lowered by 50 percent during the fall and winter months annually. Because of this, summer water levels vary each year depending on the winter season rain and snowfall. Note that our private dock and deck are not accessible by water in the late Fall to early Spring months.
Crafted with care and full of character, the cabin features some original retro 60’s furniture along with modern amenities —each detail adding to its mountain lodge charm.
With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and just under 2,000 square feet of living space, there’s plenty of room to gather, relax, and enjoy your time in the Sierra Nevadas.
⸻
What Makes This Home Special
• LOCATION - Private lakefront cabin with private beach, deck & boat dock in a calm swimming cove
• Conveniently located within walking distance of restaurants and amenities at The Pines Village, 20 minutes from Oakhurst, and about 35 minutes to Yosemite National Park’s southern entrance.
• Back Patio BBQ – Fire up the grill and enjoy outdoor dining on the patio or sun deck enjoying lake views
• Plenty of Parking – Room for up to 5 cars (a rare find around Bass Lake)
• 3 Smart Roku TVs – Stream your favorite shows or movies during downtime
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Sleeping Arrangements & Bathrooms
• Downstairs Primary Bedroom 1: King bed with attached Bathroom 1
• Upstairs Primary Bedroom 2: King bed + shared Jack & Jill Bathroom 2 with Loft
• Upstairs Loft Bedroom 3: Queen bed, 2 Full beds, & a Pullout Couch (Queen)
WHAT’S NEARBY
This cabin offers the ideal basecamp for outdoor exploration and lakeside fun. Beautiful Bass Lake is a wonderful spot for boating, skiing, fishing, hiking, and bicycling. Just a short walk to the Pines Village, with its restaurants, general market, bars, shops, and a full-service marina and boat launch with rental boats, jet skis, and kayaks. The town of Oakhurst is close by, offering grocery stores, shops, restaurants, bars, a cinema, and a live stage theater of its own. The Chukchansi Casino in Coarsegold is about a 30-mins drive and the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park is only 19 miles away.
THINGS TO KNOW
Bass Lake reaches its peak water levels in the summer months and is lowered by 50 percent during the fall and winter months annually. Because of this, summer water levels vary each year depending on the winter season rain and snowfall. Note that our private dock and deck are not accessible by water in the late Fall to early Spring months.
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Amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Cabin is not baby-proofed and no barrier to water
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please bring all borrowed kayaks, paddle boards and paddles back up to the lawn/shed area
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 2025-0054
About the area
Bass Lake
Located in Bass Lake, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. Fresno Flats Historical Park and North Fork Town Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Children's Museum of the Sierra and Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Bass Lake, CA
What's nearby
- Willow Creek Trailhead - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
- Bass lake Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
- Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - 25 min drive - 24.5 km
- Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya Lodge - 28 min drive - 27.4 km
- Yosemite South Entrance - 32 min drive - 32.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 17 min drive
- Starbucks - 17 min drive
- Pines Bar - 10 min walk
- The Forks Resort - 9 min drive
- Smokehouse 41 BBQ - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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About the host
Hosted by Michelle Logandro
I live in Ventura County, California, and I grew up in a large family of 8 children. I have a beautiful family of my own that includes three girls and we have many furry animal babies!
Why they chose this property
My family has been going to Bass Lake for over 80 years and the Desmond French Lakefront Retreat has been in our family for almost 40 years.
My favorite thing about our property is how serene and peaceful it is and it provides me with a soulful reset when I visit.
My favorite thing about our property is how serene and peaceful it is and it provides me with a soulful reset when I visit.
What makes this property unique
The location is incredible!
Staying right on the water is a game changer if you’ve never experienced it. Being able to wake up to the sounds of the lake and having a quiet coffee watching nature out the window, or over the water, is like no other. Mornings on the lake is a reset in itself with its stillness and serenity, but the evenings are just as incredible.
You can stay in the summer when the lake is “popping” with fun recreational activities, or in one of the slow and serene times of the year. Each season brings its own special charm and peacefulness.
Staying right on the water is a game changer if you’ve never experienced it. Being able to wake up to the sounds of the lake and having a quiet coffee watching nature out the window, or over the water, is like no other. Mornings on the lake is a reset in itself with its stillness and serenity, but the evenings are just as incredible.
You can stay in the summer when the lake is “popping” with fun recreational activities, or in one of the slow and serene times of the year. Each season brings its own special charm and peacefulness.
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