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The Grand View_Arcade Games_Family FUN
Great location for a weekend with some friends or family. Grilling in front of sunset views at the place was awesome! Highly recommended for families or groups looking for a place to relax for the weekend. Place was as described and hosts were easy to communicate with. Check in was easy.
Elevated Mountain Cabin * Luxe Hot-tub *
We loved staying here! Everything is exactly like the pictures and the host was very friendly and responsive (: we stayed for a weekend and it was so peaceful being outside on the deck in the mornings and throughout the day. Saw lots of little birds and squirrels around the neighborhood. Everything was nice, clean, and easy to use or access.
Mountain Cabin Minutes to Pinecrest Lake/Dodge
Our two families with 4 kids total had a great weekend stay here. The cabin is cute and cozy. The location to Dodge Ridge makes it so convenient. The beds were comfortable. We enjoyed learning to cook on the vintage stove. Plenty of coffee and other spices, etc. The kids liked making an igloo on the snow-covered deck and we could watch them from the dining table. They also did a little sledding on the side hill. Bring your chains when it is snowy to get up the hill and into the driveway. Would recommend!
Stay in Style Mins to Dodge Ridge & SnowPlay Park!
The place is gorgeous and nestled in a beautiful neighborhood. Kristen was responsive and made us feel so welcomed!
Strawberry Cabin Close to Dodge Ridge!
We loved our stay at Daniel’s cabin, wonderful location (5-10 min to Pinecrest lake), nicely decorated, comfortable beds, good amenities, etc. All for a really great deal too. Would highly recommend!
~Cedar Perch~ Pollock's Mountain Escapes
This is a beautiful, well thought-out house. We were in awe at how the color black could be used so elegantly inside a house. The location is a little off track from Yosemite to Lake Tahoe, but not too much and well worth it. The place is very comfortable and makes you feel at home easily.
Modern Double A-Frame Cabin on 7 acres
Tobey’s cabin is pure magic! It's perfectly appointed, anticipating every single need, and the design is simply stunning. You can tell she has a true artist's eye, every detail is beautifully curated. She genuinely knows how to host, creating a wonderfully comfortable and welcoming escape. I personally have serious textile envy, everything from sheets, dish towels and throws are unique & high quality. We left feeling totally recharged and already brainstorming when we can come back!
Chalet Boisé: Secluded, Peaceful & Renovated!
My wife and I loved our stay here!! The interior was beautifully decorated and filled with high end items from the comforters and pillows to the kitchen knives and cookware. It made our stay feel luxurious up in the mountains. Then, the whole reason we chose this cabin, the wood-fired hot tub was an absolute delight and has ruined all other hot tubs for us. Nothing like hearing the fire crackling as it heats up the water for you. We loved the abundance of towels, the old CRT tv upstairs (we brought our N64), and the overall cozy feel of the cabin. There are some houses nearby, but most are hidden from view and you still feel very secluded. Well worth the 8hr trip for this beautiful place.
Your guide to Pinecrest
All About Pinecrest
Tucked away in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the tiny community of Pinecrest sits within striking distance of two of Northern California’s greatest natural wonders: Stanislaus National Forest and Yosemite National Park. The 300-acre Pinecrest Lake is one of the few local attractions in this small town, regularly stocked with rainbow trout for anglers and swim-friendly during the warm-weather months. Exploring the lake’s loop trail gives you a nice preview of what you might experience during the rest of your trip, as it leads you along uphill and downhill stretches and around the deep blue lake reflecting images of tree-covered mountains.
Apart from the lake, most activities will require a short drive to explore the California wilderness. The massive Stanislaus National Forest encompasses moderate to difficult hikes through wildflower meadows and miles of pine trees, with trails ending at peaks of up to 11,500 feet or at calming waterfalls between large mountain boulders. But you don’t have to be an expert hiker to enjoy nature here; the village also offers a sandy beach near the lake and some excellent locally sourced restaurants for a dinner away from the cabin.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Pinecrest
Pinecrest experiences cold winters, warm summers, and cool fall and spring weather. Because the town sits at elevation, make sure to bring a jacket any time of year, as it can get noticeably cooler at night. Summer is dry, and winter is the most humid time of year. In winter, you can expect snowy weather, and light snowfall is possible in early spring and late fall. During the hot summer months, renting a Pinecrest cabin near the swim-friendly lake is ideal.
Winter sports enthusiasts can tackle the ski slopes during the cold months. And if it’s a cold, sunny day, Calaveras Big Trees State Park and its giant sequoia trees are worth a few hours of your time. As the weather warms back up in spring, plan a two-mile hike to Sardine Falls, where you will reach a 75-foot waterfall surrounded by large boulders at the top.
Top things to do in Pinecrest
Pinecrest Lake National Recreation Trail
This four-mile trail follows the shoreline of Pinecrest Lake. The trail terrain changes from an easy flat surface to rocky inclines, so it’s best to wear hiking shoes. Along the trail, you will pass the Pinecrest Marina with its small boats, and see the tree-covered Sierra Nevada Mountains in the background. If it’s hot outside, cool off with a swim break in the lake.
Emigrant Wilderness
The Emigrant Wilderness area is a short drive from Pinecrest, bordered by Yosemite National Park and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest just across the border in Nevada. The two-hour hike to Powell Lake passes grassy meadows and tall pine trees. The elevation gain is almost 1,000 feet, so you can expect changes from steep downhill slopes to sudden moments of uphill trekking. Swim-friendly Powell Lake will greet you at the top of the hike, forming a near-perfect oval with reflections of the mountains visible in the water.
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Nearly 7,000 acres of massive sequoias fill Calaveras Big Trees State Park, a manageable day trip from Pinecrest. One of the most impressive sites at the park is at the North Grove entrance, where visitors see the enormous Discovery Tree Stump, which could easily fit a full-sized vehicle on top of it. The centuries-old tree was discovered in 1852 and fell shortly after, leaving the massive stump exposed today.
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