Adventure, rejuvenate, escape the ordinary. Green Hideaway is tucked among the trees in the private community of Pine Mountain Lake - Groveland. Relax and recharge with a vacation in this cozy hillside home. Fill your days with outdoor activities within Pine Mountain Lake, or venture out and explore nearby Yosemite, ski/snowboard/snowshoe, fish, hike, bike or river raft!

Pine Mountain Lake private community amenities include a lake with multiple beaches, swimming pool, golf course with clubhouse restaurant, archery range, kayaking, tennis, pickleball, and more. The Green Hideaway in Groveland is 26 miles from Yosemite’s Big Oak Flat Entrance on Hwy 120.

The home has two decks on the front and back of the property. Views of pine forest and mature oaks through windows of each room create a treehouse atmosphere. The front deck is accessed through sliding glass doors off the living room and is a perfect spot for a cup of morning coffee or evening nightcap.

Exposed beams, wood vaulted-ceilings, and wood stove in the living room lend to the cabin feel of the house. Central heat and air with a Nest thermostat, along with ceiling fans in the living room and master bedrooms mean easy to control comfort.

The kitchen is stocked and ready to prepare meals and includes an electric stove, oven, microwave, and dishwasher. A keurig and instant kettle are available with coffee and tea starter packs*. A variety of pots, pans and cooking utensils, as well as flatware, placemats, dishes, drinking glasses, and wine glasses stock the cupboards. Additional appliances include: blender, toaster, and 6 cup coffee maker.

The back deck is just off the dining room and is complete with propane fire table, string lights and charcoal grill (charcoal can be purchased in Groveland).

Smart TVs are available in the living room and master bedroom ready for you to login to your favorite streams. Board games, cards, and books are all available for the stay.

Master suite has a California King bed with memory foam mattress dressed in soft linens, a desk for work-from-home/study space, and ensuite bathroom. Family bedroom has twin bunk beds, along with an additional twin mattress. Beds sleep 5, your air mattresses can add to that (host pre-approval required).

Both the master bathroom and the second bathroom have a shower over tub with shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Bathrooms are stocked with bath towels, hand towels, wash cloth, and makeup towels. Beach towels are available in the hall linen closet.

Indoor laundry room has a full-size washer and dryer with a starter* supply of laundry detergent.

*heavy consumers should plan to bring additional supplies.

Accessibility: There are multiple stairs on the property. 21 steps from the driveway to the front door and several smaller sets of stairs between levels in the house and on the back deck. Our home is not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Families with Children: We welcome your family to enjoy the beautiful space, but please note that the home is not childproof and does not have a fenced yard. There are many amenities in the community for family activities including several playgrounds minutes away.

Parking: The property parking area can fit 2 vehicles. Access to the property off the main paved road is via 15 yards on an asphalt frontage road to the driveway. Our driveway leading up to the parking level is short but *VERY* steep ~15 yards long. During winter months four wheel drive with snow tires and/or chains may be required to access the roads to the community and access the driveway. Vehicles with trailers in tow or RVs CANNOT access the driveway. There is no parking on the street in Pine Mountain Lake Community.

Guest access: You will have access to all rooms in the house, minus the master bedroom closet, which is only accessible to the housekeepers (there is an indoor hall closet for your use). You will have access to all outdoor decks and all open space on the property except wood storage.
Other things to note

Additional Fee: Our gated community charges an Entrance & Use Fee for guests, which covers road maintenance, amenities, safety and security staff. The rate is $44 per vehicle. You pay this fee at the Main Gate upon entry to the community to receive your guest pass. Pass is good for 7 days. Note also that you must use the Main Gate to enter the community, and that vehicles must be parked in the driveway of the home, there is no parking on the street.

Steep Driveway: The property parking area is flat and sits just below the house, 2 vehicles can easily park in the driveway. The driveway up to the parking level is short but *VERY* steep ~15 yards long. During winter months four wheel drive with snow tires and/or chains may be required to access the roads to the community and access the driveway. Vehicles with trailers in tow or RVs CANNOT access the driveway. There is no parking on the street in Pine Mountain Lake Community.

Pine Mountain Lake Community (PMLC) Rules: Guests are not allowed to launch their own SUPs, boats or watercraft on Pine Mountain Lake, per PMLC rules. However, Lake Don Pedro is just 20-minutes away and perfect for a day trip with your favorite water toys! Remember, you can rent a sailboat / kayak / paddle board / paddle boat at the main Marina Beach at Pine Mountain Lake. During the busy summer months, guests aren’t allowed to park at the Marina, but there is nearby street parking . Guests can park at Fisherman’s Cove, the Lake Lodge, and Dunn Court beach. Water taxis will shuttle people between the beaches throughout the day, free of charge.

General Rules: Check-in is after 4pm and check-out is 11am. Early check-ins and late check-outs cannot be accommodated because housekeeping staff needs this time to prepare for the next guest. If staying with more than 5 guests, please message us with details, we may be able to accommodate this depending on the situation. Quiet hours are from 10pm to 7am every day. No outdoor wood fires or fireworks are allowed per county ordinance.

Confetti/glitter/etc is not allowed in or around the property. Clean-up after celebrations is not included in the cleaning fee. Guests will be charged an extra cleaning fee if housekeeping must clean celebration debris. Because of allergies, smoking of any substance and pets are not allowed. Should the home have residual smells or evidence of violations, the security deposit will be forfeit. Wildlife sightings are common, so please do not leave food outside or feed the animals.

Weather: The Green Hideaway is in a mountainous/forest area and the weather can be variable. It is suggested you purchase travel insurance (especially in winter) as refunds will not be issued due to weather, acts of nature, or anything outside of the host’s control.