20802 McKinley Way Groveland, CA 95321
(925) 250-2667
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About the House

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Whispering Pines

The Perfect Escape

We are just over 2 hours from the San Francisco Bay Area.  Pine Mountain Lake is a hidden gem of a community and just 26 miles from the northern gates of Yosemite!  Our house is perfect for your next family vacation! 

This is a great home to entertain family and friends. With over 2800 square feet of indoor living area, a large deck with fire pit, garage turned game room, and two outdoor patios. The focal point of the home is the great room with its soaring wood and beam ceiling, a comfy leather sectional, a 75″ smart TV with all your favorite apps, a pellet stove, and an enclosed bar with seating area.

  • 2822 Square Feet
  • 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Baths
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • Large Deck with Fire Pit
  • Ping Pong, Air Hockey, 2 Full Size Arcade Games
  • Work Spaces Onsite w/ Great Wifi
  • Use our Kayaks, Fishing Poles, Pickle Ball Set

The kitchen features large counter tops, electric stove/oven, a coffee bar with Kureg dual pot/K-cup maker, an espresso maker so you can craft your favorite coffee drink (latte, cappuccino, americano, macchiato), and a pass through breakfast bar that is open to the great room. All new appliances including a refrigerator that makes craft ice balls great for drinks! Adjacent to the kitchen, is a separate dining room open to the great room.

When you are ready to unwind, grab your favorite beverage, head out to the large deck and light-up the fire pit. Can you hear the whispering pines? “Serenity now!”

Kids? How can you unwind when you have kids to chase around? We’ve got you covered! Just send them to the game room garage complete with 2 full size arcade games with thousands of classic games (pac man, donkey kong, frogger, street fighter, golden tee and more). We also have a ping pong table, air hockey, a 55″ TV great for game days, corn hole, and more.

We have many board games and puzzles onsite for some family fun time, or send the kids downstairs to enjoy PS5 gaming. Movie nights are a must here. Choose a great movie on demand or on DVD and crank up the fire. Our 75″ smart TV with Xbox One and surround sound system is a great way to cap off the night.

This very unique mountain cabin is set back on a 1.15 acre treed lot with a lot to explore. On our property, you’ll find a fun zipline, tree swing and tree house for the kids. Just across the street from our house is the entrance to Big Creek trail. When the creek is running, tadpoles and a natural stone swimming hole are in short walking distance.

DIRECTIONS

Getting to the House

Whispering Pines

20802 McKinley Way, Groveland, CA 95321
  • 2 hour drive from Livermore, CA
  • 2.5 hour drive from Oakland/Sacramento/Fresno Airport
  • 3 hour drive from San Francisco International

Bonus Amenities

Below is a list of the many house amenities, however, we have some additional amenities for your enjoyment.

  • (2) Kayaks if you can transport them to the lake
  • (2) Inflatable Paddle Boards
  • (4) Beach Chairs & Cooler Tote
  • Several Beach Towels
  • (2) Sets of golf clubs (for right handers)
  • (2) Tennis Rackets and balls
  • (4) Pickle Ball Paddles and balls
  • (4) Fishing Poles (you supply tackle)
BASIC

House Amenities

Sleeping Arrangements:

  • Bedroom #1 – 1 King bed
  • Bedroom #2 – 1 King bed
  • Bedroom #3 – 2 Bunk beds, 1 couch
  • Bedroom #4 – 1 King bed
  • Downstairs – 1 Queen sleeper sofa

NOTES*
Younger kids typically like to sleep in the bunk room, but teenagers often like to sleep in the downstairs bedroom and living room.  There is an XBOX connected to the TV and it’s just an overall great place to put them.

Kitchen:

  • Refrigerator / Freezer
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Spices/Pantry Items
  • Coffee Maker + K-Cup
  • Toaster
  • Ice Maker
  • Blender
  • Kettle
  • Lobster Pot
  • Pots & Pans
  • Dining Table
  • Baking Sheet
  • Barbeque/Grill Utensils
  • Pancake Griddle
  • Rice Maker
  • Wine Glasses
  • Champagne Glasses
  • Crock Pot

General Amenities:

  • High Speed Internet w/ Google Mesh
  • 2 Work Stations
  • Laptop Friendly Workspaces
  • Pellet Stove Upstairs
  • Wood Stove Downstairs
  • Air Conditioning Upstairs
  • Central Heating Upstairs
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Portable Fans
  • Linens Provided
  • Towels Provided
  • Hair Dryers
  • Lock On Bedroom Doors
  • Hangers
  • Basic Soaps
  • Shampoo
  • Body Soap
  • Hair Conditioner
  • Hand Soap
  • Paper Towels
  • Toilet Paper
  • Extra Pillows & Blankets
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Dish Washing Tabs
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Basic Cleaning Supplies

Entertainment:

  • 3 Smart TVs
  • DVD Player
  • XBox
  • Google Hub for Music, News & more
  • Games/Board Games
  • Books
  • Toys
  • Ping Pong Table

*NOTES:
We use YouTube TV for all of our local news, sports, and major networks.  YouTube TV is different than YouTube and it works just like regular cable networks.  You’ll have all the major networks like Fox, NBC, ABC, CBS, HGTV, Bay Area sports and more.

We also have Netflix, Apple TV, Paramount, Disney +, Peacock, and more.

Young Familes:

  • 2 Pak n Plays
  • Chair-Mounted High-Chair
  • Books for Children
  • Games for Children
  • DVDs for Children

*NOTES:
We welcome kids of all ages but there are some dangers for the real little ones.  Watch out for the hot fire places, stair well (has a door), and doors to decks.

Outdoors:

  • Private Yard
  • Outdoor Gas Grill & Charcoal Grill
  • Deck (uncovered)
  • Outdoor Patio #1 w/ Large Table
  • Outdoor Patio #2 w/ Fire Pit & String Lights
  • Basketball Hoop
  • Corn Hole Boards
  • Ice Chest
  • Zip Line
  • Tree Swing
  • Tree House
  • Snow Sleds
  • Large Driveway

*NOTES:
There is a lot to do outdoors, but please always be cautious of wild life.  DO NOT FEED ANY ANIMALS!  Always have your dog on a leash.  Be alert; we have heard of two recent incidents where dogs got attacked by other dogs.  Turkeys will chase dogs. 

Be alert for snakes, bears, foxes, mountain lions, bob cats and more – all not very common on our property but we have seen them.

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