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Charming lakefront home with free WiFi, fireplace & pool access - dog-friendly

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming lakefront home with free WiFi, fireplace & pool access - dog-friendly

Heart's Desire on the Lake

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Escape from the hectic city life to this incredibly well-equipped lakefront home! Offering gorgeous water views and a peaceful location with beautiful plants and trees growing all around the house, relaxation is assured. Heart's Desire on the Lake features a spacious open floor plan combining the kitchen, living room, and dining area into one big space, perfect for family gatherings where no one will be left behind. The large living room offers the perfect setting for entertaining gatherings–equipped with comfortable sofas, a rocking chair, and an armchair perfectly situated near a fireplace and the TV, game nights and movie nights will be ideal. Additionally, there are yoga mats and free weights for your daily workout. And if the young ones need entertainment, books, movies, board games, and children's games should do the trick. Even streaming services are available!

The dining area offers a large dining table and marvelous lake views through the wall-to-wall windows. The chefs of the group will be pleased with how well-equipped the kitchen is. A full-size fridge, pots, utensils, blender, coffee makers, and plenty of counter space await. There is also a semi-circle table for additional seating. This dog-friendly home away from home has two bedrooms with a separate entrance that is on the left side of the house. All bedrooms are comfortable and offer a lovely retreat. There are also two full bathrooms and a half bathroom available for your convenience. Outside, the lake-facing deck will be just perfect for cookouts thanks to the outdoor dining area and gas grill–welcome to the perfect spot to spend a lazy afternoon! Additionally, guests will be granted access to a shared pool, laundry facilities, tennis court, golf on-site, a country club, and three beaches.

Outdoor enthusiasts be prepared! Area activities include hiking, biking, mountain climbing, fishing, and more. Iconic hikes and views await at the world-renowned Yosemite National Park, only 26 miles away.

SHARED AMENITIES
-Pool
-Laundry facilities
-Tennis court
- Golf on-site
- Country club
- 3 Beaches

THINGS TO KNOW
AC is unavailable and will be completely replaced in the winter of 2023. The main level of the home has ceiling fans to help stay cool. The lower-level bedrooms do not have ceiling fans.
This home is within a gated community that requires a $44 access fee, payable to the HOA at check-in. The fee is subject to change without notice.
No cable available.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 5 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.

Dock details:



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 5 spaces)
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Streaming services
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 70 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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About the neighborhood

Map
Groveland, CA

What's nearby

  • Pine Mountain Lake - 1 min walk
  • Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Groveland Wayside Park - 5 min drive
  • Pine Mountain Lake Marina - 6 min drive
  • Black Oak Casino - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pine Mountain Lake Country Clb - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Bear Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Two Guys Pizza Pies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Priest Station Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming lakefront home with free WiFi, fireplace & pool access - dog-friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming lakefront home with free WiFi, fireplace & pool access - dog-friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming lakefront home with free WiFi, fireplace & pool access - dog-friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming lakefront home with free WiFi, fireplace & pool access - dog-friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pine Mountain Lake and Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course. Groveland Dog Park and Mary Laveroni Community Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Charming lakefront home with free WiFi, fireplace & pool access - dog-friendly Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 55 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
Didn’t get to go in at The check in time of 4 o’clock the floors were being mopped at 4 and we had to wait about 45 minutes Till the floors dried. Over all was pretty clean some of the shutters were a little dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer J.

Great Location, But Older Property
Best part of the property is the location on the lake. However, the first impression driving in was off putting with the broken down car, boats, leaves, cobwebs and debris covering car ports, decks and steps. The worst part of the house side is the kitchen. The counter tops grout, floors, fridge, are all older and not clean. The dishwasher was full of dishes when we arrived, the coffee pot had not been cleaned in a very long time. A pan was left in the oven filled with a large amount of grease from a prior rental. Large cutting board on the counter was very dirty. Not impressed with the older kitchen. The ignition switch on both BBQ did not work. Need to have your own lighter. One of the BBQ burners is out. Broken shades and stutters. The view of the lake is very nice, along with the family room area to all to hang out. If it weren’t for the lake view and dock, I would have rated the house a 2. In general the property needs some love and care.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

mahlon h., Vallejo

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful memories
Had the best time here with my kids and grandkids and brother. You could make a small sand beach instead of rocks would be perfect kids could play in water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadejda V., Campbell, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice vacation house
We live to stay in this house with our friends and family for Memorial long weekend. Nice start for summer adventures
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas holiday
8 adults and one teen came for Christmas holiday. It was perfect. Plenty of room. Dinner table that fit everyone. It was clean and provided everything we could have asked for.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthias B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yosemite
Absolutely great place. More than enough sieve for 8 ..great equipment absolutely relaxing area .. top
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy H.

Great Location
The location could not be better! Right on the lake which was lovely. The home is spacious and comfortable and perfect for your entire family. The kitchen is incredibly well stocked. My only negative is the home is very dated many of the electrical outlets did not work and one side of the sink was not operational during our stay. We made it work and honestly would stay again. It would be nice if the owner would allow us to use their kayaks. I would have paid an additional fee for that convenience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakefront dream
I wish this place was ours. A lakefront home on a sweet spot. Relaxing and spacious, well stocked kitchen and very comfortable king size bed. A few handyman projects here and there but nothing that spoiled the experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Siria Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend this place
This house is a really nice place to spend time with your family, we hade great time, is a very quiet neighborhood the perfect place to get away from so many stress from the city, the house have everything that you need, you only need to bring your food they also have little seasoning in the kitchen dispenser
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

joshua k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location- horrible management
The location of the home is great. Fun having easy and private lake access. The house was open, comfortable and well stocked. The issue is the management- several issues came up and it took over 24 hours for a non autogenerated response. Several issues still are unaddressed. One of the toilets was out, the dishwasher was broken, the stove top did not work, ants in the kitchen and bathroom and a few minor other issues. The local maintenance person was helpful, but the management failed to contact him for the first 24 hours. If the home was fixed and under different management I would be happy to stay there again as the setting was perfect. However, I will never rent from a home managed by vacasa again. It’s unfortunate. I would have loved to tell the owners this directly, I asked for their contact information, but was not given their contact- rather than public review.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Meg G.

PML House
Wonderful location. Lake front with own dock. House needs a little attention and the dishwasher was not working very well, but it worked well for our group.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicolep P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
My family really enjoyed our stay! The views of the lake from the kitchen were beautiful, the children enjoyed the dock and the house was spacious and comfortable. My kids are already asking when we can come back! The lower lever is only accessible from the back deck but that was fine for our group. Kitchen was well stocked and access to town was very close. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house right on the lake.
This house was perfect for our family trip. Nice open living room area. The location on the lake is great. Two bedrooms and one bath are not accessible from inside the house, you have to go outside and downstairs. It wasn’t a big deal for us because it wasn’t snowing or raining. Overall great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Parichat C.

Liked: Cleanliness
I love everything about this house. The lake view was gorgeous the snow makes it incredible.
The host is kind and generous and helpful. The house is big and convenient. The view is incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karl F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway that worked out like a charm
This property provided the perfect place for us to spend a weekend. It was comfortable, remote, and accommodating. Vacasa and the property manager were great, easy to communicate with the whole time. We spent a lot of time by the lake and did multiple meals on the lower patio. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Alina G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Filthy house - stay away
Oh boy, where to start?! I am very sad to write this review, as I would have loved to give this house 5 stars, but it is disgustingly filthy and it is a pattern, I am afraid, judging by similar past reviews despite management responses below that the house is normally not as dirty. The day we came we discovered some brown sticky substance with several black hair stuck in it around the sink in the main upstairs bathroom, food remains on the dining table, sticky dishes and dirty cups and pots/pans (had to rewash some things before using them), meat blood in the freezer, spider webs everywhere, not enough spare linens to use with extra mattresses, and those that were provided were with holes and smelled used and dirty. Our feet turned black from all the dirt on the floor (I wish I had taken pictures of them as I did of everything else). The management did drop off the linens, but it was a drop in a bucket of fixing all the issues. The place advertises enhanced cleaning due to Covid-19, by all means, it fails minimal sanitary standards, not mentioning enhanced anything. It's a legal and safety issue given the pandemic at hand. Next day we went to the dock and the stench was horrible. We found a decaying corpse of a turtle and bird remains. We also found broken beer bottles in several places and juice packet on the ground - all right on the path from the house to the dock in visible places. We were lucky none of the kids cut themselves on broken glass. Next to the deck we found some loose tarp. The dock's railing isn't secured well enough which presents safety concerns, as well as non working lights at the entrance to the ground floor, which were promised to be replaced, but never were. Overall, the property inside and out is unkempt, and it was very disappointing to vacation and celebrate 2 birthdays in such conditions. It was ridiculous to pay as much as we paid for this house, when a house in this condition should not be rented out in the first place. I expect that the company that takes money for providing a certain service does so professionally, especially given the pandemic situation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Mohini M., Fremont,

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
We came back to this house for the third time. Unfortunately, will never come back again. Over the years, the house has not been maintained. Needs a lot of work, everything is broken and dirty. Can’t believe how dirty it was specially during these COVID times, Cobwebs everywhere, carpets stink. Kitchens pots and pans unusable. It was a very hot weekend and the AC doesn’t seem to work well. Be aware - They provide one one roll Of paper towel , toilet paper and trash bags. Location is awesome but there are plenty of other houses on the lake with better facilities at the same price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Donna B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
RENTER BEWARE!
Before we rented this house, we read the reviews that complained about the house being dirty but we assumed that because of the past reviews, the cleanliness issues would have been resolved and we would find a clean house. This was not the case! The first thing we discovered was the downstairs sleeping area was not locked and it looked as though the bed had been slept in! We had to wash the sheets and shake out the comforter to make sure it was safe to sleep in. To make matters worse, there was NO ELECTRICITY in the downstairs bedroom and bathroom. We called Vacasa guest service line to get some assistance and they created a work order, but we were told not to expect anyone as it was too late in the evening; 8:45pm. Instead, Vacasa asked us to look for the breaker box because that was most likely the issue. We never found the circuit breakers (probably in a locked room) and Vacasa never got back to us. We did however find antiquated wiring throughout the house with broken GFI switches in the downstairs bathroom. We rented this house for Thanksgiving, which for us means cooking large meals and watching football. The kitchen was absolutely filthy; the counter tops were stained with spilled drink and food, pots and pans were put away coated in grease with food stuck to them, and the glassware was grimy. There was even used coffee left in the coffee maker. We had to wash everything before we could use it, which meant a trip to the store because there no dishwasher detergent or spray cleaner to be found. And finally, the TV only got select stations none of which were broadcasting NFL football, so there was NO football on Thanksgiving!!! Aurgh! Other things to note: • Trash under the couches • A candy bar under the bed • Used Kleenex left on the floor • Spiders and spider webs were everywhere • No mirror in the half bath The two star overall rating was given due to the beautiful lake view and lake access and the living room, dining room, and kitchen were perfect for large family gatherings. Excellent fireplace too. But, if you are looking for a run-down, dirty house, this place is for you. We really hope the homeowners tune in and at least hire a different management company because whoever is supposed to be cleaning the house, is not!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Deborah S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
June 2020
When we arrived After 4pm the key code would not work! We had three phones connected trying to reach someone. I also sent texts and emails. We had gone grocery shopping in Groveland For ice cream, milk and fresh items. It took over an hour for someone to finally pick up the phone. She gave us another key code which worked. I was told someone would contact me regarding this situation but no one ever did! I was also told I would be credited for groceries never happened. I had tried to check in early was told no because the cleaners were taking extra time to clean and sanitize. We were totally upset because the house was filthy. The kitchen was not cleaned at all, sink was not scrubbed out ....the pots and pans were so dirty we scrubbed everything before we used it. The kitchen table was such a great size but also dirty ...there were no cleaning agents like comet in the hand or Clorox so it was hard to wipe them down. Bedrooms were fine...Clean towels were there 1 per person Bathrooms were okay tried not to think about this after the disappointment in the kitchen. The outside area was awesome and the dock swimming. I would Stay here again but would bring my cleaning supplies with me.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Andriana A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Dock/Lake! Grimy House
Overall this house was in a great location with a great dock and on a great lake. The views were spectacular! The grounds were nice. The dock was amazing and my family loved fishing off the pier. The outside was wonderful. I would rent this house again if a few things were cleaned up. BUT- The problems were inside. We arrived and 2 of the 4 bedrooms weren't made up. There was large trash bags in the drive way. I called the property manager and they came within 45 minutes to fix all of that. Great! Beds made, trash taken away! The problem was that the house had a smell and was full of cob webs. The place was just grimy. It was like they left the house for years, then quickly did the bare minimum to make it a rental. Don't get me wrong. Sheets, towels, counters were all clean. But the rugs were very dirty. The air vent in the hall was disgusting. Walls need paint. If you looked too closely at anything you noticed it was gross. I opened a kitchen drawer and was dry heaving because the stench was awful. I think something died. It was also dangerous. We used the gas grill - 3 stories up- on a wood deck- and a grease fire caught. Who knows when the grease trap was last cleaned? I ran to find the fire extinguisher just in case and it had already been used! No pin! empty! My husband quickly discontented the propane and moved it out of the way. Then we just watched it burn itself out. Luckily it wasn't worse. No Fire Extinguisher in the kitchen is negligent! Also, the kitchen sink literally cracked down the middle when we put something frozen in it. We couldn't use the sink. I've never seen a sink crack like that. The downstairs sink in the bathroom didn't have a handle. It only had the screw sticking out so my kids couldn't use it and we struggled to use it. There were no instructions for anything. The outside area by the dock was nice but at night we couldn't use it because I couldn't find a way to turn on the electricity out there. I loved the outside area of this property. The dock was perfect for our purposes . But this place needs some help before it can be rented out again. It needs a very very deep cleaning, some instructions on how to use the property and some upkeep (new sinks, fixtures that aren't broken, new air filter). 5 stars = outside and dock. 2 stars = inside - clean comfortable beds, clean linens, clean dishes- but the rest was dirty at best and dangerous at worst.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019