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

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A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with stools, and a view of the outdoors.
A living room with a sofa, TV, fireplace, and ceiling fan.
Nature, Outdoors, Scenery, Chair, Furniture
An aerial view of a marina with multiple docks and boats, surrounded by dense forest and a large body of water.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard with a patchwork design, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Pine Mountain Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Groveland, CA
  • Place, Pine Mountain Lake
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Pine Mountain Lake Marina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Groveland

Located in Groveland, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Northern Mariposa County History Center and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sierra Nevada Conservancy and Pine Mountain Lake. Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Mother Lode Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Groveland, CA

What's nearby

  • Pine Mountain Lake - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pine Mountain Lake Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course - 10 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance - 50 min drive - 53.6 km
  • Black Oak Casino - 53 min drive - 41.0 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grill at Pine Mountain Lake - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Bear Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Two Guys Pizza Pies - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Iron Door Saloon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Priest Station Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Star of the Mountain - The Star of Your Vacation by Yosemite Region Resorts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Star of the Mountain - The Star of Your Vacation by Yosemite Region Resorts?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Star of the Mountain - The Star of Your Vacation by Yosemite Region Resorts?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Star of the Mountain - The Star of Your Vacation by Yosemite Region Resorts?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Star of the Mountain - The Star of Your Vacation by Yosemite Region Resorts located?

Situated in Groveland, this golf holiday home is steps from Sierra Nevada Conservancy and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Groveland Wayside Park. Pine Mountain Lake Marina and Pine Mountain Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're glad you enjoyed the house's amenities and the town of Groveland. We appreciate your feedback regarding cleaning, and we'll address the carpet and deep cleaning areas. We apologize for any inconvenience regarding the gate fee and cleaning fee. We're pleased you had a positive stay and found the proximity to Yosemite convenient. Your input helps us improve. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2021
Hello. Thank you so much for your review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed "Star of the Mountain". It is possible that the water filter needs to be replaced. We will check on that. Our housekeepers could have brought extra light bulbs to the house. The next time, just contact our office if you need them. Condiments are not provided, particularly with the Covid situation. We feel that it's best to let people bring whatever they prefer to cook with rather than using someone else's products. The "Guest Bags" are a courtesy and are provided by the homeowner. They contain many items such as: 8 rolls of toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo & conditioner, bar soap, dishwashing cubes and garbage bags to get you started. However, after those items have been used up, guests need to go the the local market for anything else they need. Pine Mountain Lake is a gated community with their own regulations. They are completely separate from Yosemite Region Resorts. Since property owners pay over $200 per month to use their amenities, the people who live in Pine Mountain Lake have first choice when it comes to parking at the Marina and beach area. Vacation renters are allowed to park at the Marina during the week and property owners park there on the weekends. We look forward to hosting your stay in the future. Kind Regards Sharron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2021
Thank you so much for giving "Star of the Mountain" a 5-star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We would love to have you back again. Kind Regards, Sharron of Yosemite Region Resorts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2021
Hello and thank you so much for your review. The owners of "Star of the Mountain" love to make their home feel welcoming and comfortable for their guests and they will be happy to know that you enjoyed your vacation so much. Please consider staying with us again. We would love to host your stay again, in the future. Kindest Regards, Sharron
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PML Gateway

Excellent location and comfortable house.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2020
Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate that very much and are glad that you enjoyed your stay. We would love to host your vacation again, in the future. Best Regards, Sharron & The Yosemite Region Resorts Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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