Pinecrest vacation rentals

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Top-rated vacation rentals in Pinecrest

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Guest suite in Twain Harte

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 176 reviews

Timberwood Cottage in Downtown Twain Harte

Set out on an adventure and return to a retreat of peace and relaxation just 54 miles to Yosemite National Park west entrance (additional 25 miles to Valley), 30 minutes to Dodge Ridge Ski Resort and Pincrest Lake. Open the front door to the cottage to find a bright space which beautifully showcases the locally harvested Sugarpine beams and trim work. Nestled in the Pines yet close to all amenities downtown Twain Harte has to offer, you will be immersed in natural beauty both inside and outside.

Jan 20 – 27

ﺩ.ﺇ508 per night
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Guest suite in Twain Harte

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 391 reviews

Haven in the Trees

Welcome to Haven in the Trees! I am grateful to share my little piece of joy with you and yours. You will be staying in a lovely warm light comfortable studio complete with a wee fridge, microwave and all you need to enjoy a light meal. You can relax outside on a private deck absorbing the sounds and sights of nature or you can take a five minute walk into the quaint village of Twain Harte where you can enjoy an espresso, many delicious restaurants and unique shops. Come see for yourself:)

Jun 21 – 28

ﺩ.ﺇ271 per night
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Guesthouse in Sonora

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews

Cottage at the Broken Branch

Experience the historic Gold Country and Yosemite national park staying in this newly renovated 1800s mining cabin. Originally built in the late 1800s for the miners of the Crystal Rock mine, the cottage now has heat, air conditioning, highspeed wifi, a kitchen, and bathroom. The Broken Branch is a small working ranch, so the beautiful sunrise views include several horses, donkeys, and goats. It's about an hour and a half to Yosemite and only minutes from downtown Columbia and Sonora.

Nov 14 – 21

ﺩ.ﺇ298 per night

Popular amenities for Pinecrest vacation rentals

Stay near Pinecrest's top sights

Pinecrest Lake Resort51 locals recommend
Pinecrest Campground3 locals recommend
Pinecrest Lake Marina11 locals recommend
Steam Donkey Restaurant36 locals recommend
Pinecrest Movie Theatre12 locals recommend
Pinecrest Food Market7 locals recommend

Pinecrest cabin rentals

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Cabin in Mi-Wuk Village

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviews

“Cozy StoryBook Cabin Getaway”

Feb 27 – Mar 6

ﺩ.ﺇ590 per night
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Cabin in Tuolumne

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 192 reviews

Clean Mountain Cabin | Yosemite & Pinecrest

Aug 8 – 15

ﺩ.ﺇ467 per night
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Cabin in Strawberry

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 276 reviews

Cabin On The River

Jan 14 – 21

ﺩ.ﺇ997 per night
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Cabin in Cold Springs

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 129 reviews

The Lazy Lodge Cabin-WiFi- Generator- A MUST HAVE!

Dec 25 – Jan 1

ﺩ.ﺇ1,025 per night
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Cabin in Twain Harte

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 219 reviews

Cozy Bear Cabin with Twain Harte Lake membership

Apr 3 – 10

ﺩ.ﺇ579 per night
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Cabin in Twain Harte

4.78 out of 5 average rating, 319 reviews

Twain Harte Rentals 4 Bdrm 2Bath Lake Member Wi-Fi

Dec 5 – 12

ﺩ.ﺇ660 per night
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Cabin in Twain Harte

4.79 out of 5 average rating, 234 reviews

The Lazy Z Resort - Two Person Cottage

Dec 8 – 15

ﺩ.ﺇ589 per night
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Cabin in Twain Harte

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 167 reviews

The Twain Harte Cabin- Lake Member, close to town

Feb 25 – Mar 4

ﺩ.ﺇ649 per night
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Cabin in Arnold

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews

Cozy retreat near hiking, skiing and wine tasting

Oct 18 – 25

ﺩ.ﺇ567 per night
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Cabin in Mi-Wuk Village

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 123 reviews

Renovated Cabin, Mountain-View Deck, Clean Space.

Aug 14 – 21

ﺩ.ﺇ861 per night
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Cabin in Mi-Wuk Village

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews

King Bed, Dogs welcome, EV Plug, Fire Pit

Jul 10 – 17

ﺩ.ﺇ735 per night
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Cabin in Twain Harte

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 318 reviews

Quiet A frame cabin in the Twain Harte woods

Aug 13 – 20

ﺩ.ﺇ869 per night

Pinecrest house rentals

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Home in Jamestown

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 370 reviews

Motherlode Miners Cabin-On the way to Yosemite.

Aug 5 – 12

ﺩ.ﺇ535 per night
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Home in Arnold

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 130 reviews

Relaxing, Fun Family Getaway

Mar 5 – 12

ﺩ.ﺇ491 per night
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Home in Mi-Wuk Village

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 196 reviews

Spacious Mountain Getaway

Apr 20 – 27

ﺩ.ﺇ622 per night
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Home in Mi-Wuk Village

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 208 reviews

Cute & Cozy Mountain Cabin

Jan 28 – Feb 4

ﺩ.ﺇ560 per night
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Home in Groveland

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 191 reviews

Yosemite Sunset Suite, Private, Close to Yosemite

Oct 3 – 10

ﺩ.ﺇ480 per night
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Home in Twain Harte

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews

The Mountain House at Twain Harte

Sep 16 – 23

ﺩ.ﺇ747 per night
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Home in Sonora

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviews

Mount Brow Vineyard /14 people/Pool/SPA/Yosemite

Dec 30 – Jan 6

ﺩ.ﺇ3,288 per night
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Home in Arnold

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviews

Spacious cabin w hot tub|AC|private lake|movie rm

Nov 23 – 30

ﺩ.ﺇ1,573 per night
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Home in Groveland

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 252 reviews

Cozy Vacation Home & Local Amenities near Yosemite

Aug 30 – Sep 4

ﺩ.ﺇ623 per night
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Home in Angels Camp

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 192 reviews

Greenhorn Creek Getaway - Close to Attractions!

Dec 31 – Jan 7

ﺩ.ﺇ566 per night
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Home in Murphys

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 148 reviews

NEW Murphys Front Porch, 5 minute walk to Main St

Aug 5 – 12

ﺩ.ﺇ1,458 per night
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Home in Columbia

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviews

Walk to Columbia State Park! Peaceful Hideaway

Mar 2 – 9

ﺩ.ﺇ557 per night

Pinecrest fishing vacation rentals

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Earthen home in Sonora

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 178 reviews

Birds Nest, cozy, rustic, romantic, pond front

Oct 18 – 25

ﺩ.ﺇ928 per night
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Cabin in Arnold

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews

Sleepy Bear chalet with AC

May 9 – 16

ﺩ.ﺇ613 per night
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Chalet in Arnold

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

Bay to Chalet - Enjoy our private lake!

Aug 8 – 15

ﺩ.ﺇ1,835 per night
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Cabin in Arnold

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 283 reviews

The Arnold Haus Chalet w/ Private Lake Access

Sep 6 – 13

ﺩ.ﺇ954 per night
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Cabin in Arnold

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviews

Lakeside BLS Retreat near Big Trees & Bear Valley

May 2 – 9

ﺩ.ﺇ430 per night
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Cabin in Arnold

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews

The Knotty Pine Lodge in Blue Lake Springs

Jan 27 – Feb 3

ﺩ.ﺇ2,525 per night
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Guesthouse in Groveland

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 313 reviews

Secluded Yosemite Base Camp Sauna & Spa Gateway

Jun 19 – 26

ﺩ.ﺇ500 per night
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Chalet in Arnold

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 305 reviews

Free Nt. Sleeps18. Hot Tub. Pool Tbl.Walk2BLS.K9OK

Aug 26 – Sep 2

ﺩ.ﺇ2,726 per night
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Cabin in Arnold

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews

The Pine & Paddle-Cabin By The Lake

May 1 – 8

ﺩ.ﺇ746 per night
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Cabin in Arnold

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

Winter retreat near ski resort/state park

Jul 22 – 29

ﺩ.ﺇ953 per night
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Chalet in Arnold

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews

Deer Run Chalet (neighborhood lake access)

Nov 7 – 14

ﺩ.ﺇ911 per night
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Cabin in Groveland

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviews

Squirrels Leap Lodge near Yosemite

Oct 28 – Nov 4

ﺩ.ﺇ680 per night

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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