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"Best Place!"

"We had a fantastic stay at this wonderful lake house! The location is absolutely perfect—right on the water, with a beautiful lakeside area directly behind the property that our kids and dog loved exploring. We especially enjoyed the peaceful back deck—ideal for morning coffee and evening wine.The house is just a quick 2-minute walk to Marina Beach, the café, and the lake store, making everything super convenient. We stayed for three nights and found the home incredibly well-equipped. From extra towels and life jackets to a fully stocked kitchen with everything we needed (including an electric kettle and rice cooker), it made cooking every night a breeze. The pantry even had those essentials you tend to forget—like salt, oil, and spices.The layout of the home was perfect for both relaxation and fun. It stayed cool and comfortable throughout our stay, with plenty of space for adults and kids to enjoy games and quality time together. The kids especially loved the lower level—it felt like their own private hangout spot, complete with a mini fridge, games, and a TV.The Pine Mountain Lake Community is truly a hidden gem in the mountains—warm days, swimmable water, and stunning forest views all around. We’d absolutely recommend this home to our friends and family and would love to return in the future!"

"Lovely lodge in a great location. Very comfortable "

"It was a great location near Yosemite. We had lots of room for the whole family. The deck was a great place to dine. "

"The good, bad, and ugly. My comments are based on the cost vs. value exchange. First Pine Mountain Lake is the hidden gem very few know about. The location on the water is good and in a private cove. The assortment of games/ ping pong/pool provides good entertainment. The kitchen had all the tools and even supplied propane. The bad is we may have been the first rental of the season, and we had to replace 4 light bulbs (the lights in the living room and kitchen are inadequate) the GFI reset in the garage (once you found it) did not work, the grill was dirty, and the large deck (recently upgraded!) and furniture covers were not cleaned before arrival. The driveway down to the home is steeper than Filmore Street in SF with a scary turn and decent. The upstairs air conditioning did not cool properly compared with the rest of the home. The ugly. Two items: despite incurring a substantial cleaning fee, the checklist for leaving the property essentially asked the guest to do ALL the cleaning, garbage, and dishes except for the linens/sheets. Second, I was confirmed twice by Red Awning, paid for a pet, denied by Yosemite Region Resorts, then submitted ESA paperwork, and again denied as they were no longer allowing ESAs. This was due to confusion about the terms/conditions of Red Awning vs. Yosemite Resorts. Overall this was a good experience. Fix these the issues mentioned, install a few upgrades, provide better pricing, and we may rent for a week."