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Family-Friendly Lakefront Retreat; Private Dock & Beach-Walk to Pines Village

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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Family-Friendly Lakefront Retreat; Private Dock & Beach-Walk to Pines Village provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathrooms184 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

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

Family-Friendly Lakefront Retreat; Private Dock & Beach-Walk to Pines Village

The Desmond French Lakefront Retreat has been our private family cabin for over 40-years and we have begun renting it with other families in late summer of 2025.
Crafted with care and full of character, the cabin features some original retro 60’s furniture along with modern amenities —each detail adding to its mountain lodge charm.

With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and just under 2,000 square feet of living space, there’s plenty of room to gather, relax, and enjoy your time in the Sierra Nevadas.



What Makes This Home Special

• LOCATION - Private lakefront cabin with private beach, deck & boat dock in a calm swimming cove
• Conveniently located within walking distance of restaurants and amenities at The Pines Village, 20 minutes from Oakhurst, and about 35 minutes to Yosemite National Park’s southern entrance.
• Back Patio BBQ – Fire up the grill and enjoy outdoor dining on the patio or sun deck enjoying lake views
• Plenty of Parking – Room for up to 5 cars (a rare find around Bass Lake)
• 3 Smart Roku TVs – Stream your favorite shows or movies during downtime



Sleeping Arrangements & Bathrooms
• Downstairs Primary Bedroom 1: King bed with attached Bathroom 1
• Upstairs Primary Bedroom 2: King bed + shared Jack & Jill Bathroom 2 with Loft
• Upstairs Loft Bedroom 3: Queen bed, 2 Full beds, & a Pullout Couch (Queen)

WHAT’S NEARBY
This cabin offers the ideal basecamp for outdoor exploration and lakeside fun. Beautiful Bass Lake is a wonderful spot for boating, skiing, fishing, hiking, and bicycling. Just a short walk to the Pines Village, with its restaurants, general market, bars, shops, and a full-service marina and boat launch with rental boats, jet skis, and kayaks. The town of Oakhurst is close by, offering grocery stores, shops, restaurants, bars, a cinema, and a live stage theater of its own. The Chukchansi Casino in Coarsegold is about a 30-mins drive and the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park is only 19 miles away.

THINGS TO KNOW
Bass Lake reaches its peak water levels in the summer months and is lowered by 50 percent during the fall and winter months annually. Because of this, summer water levels vary each year depending on the winter season rain and snowfall. Note that our private dock and deck are not accessible by water in the late Fall to early Spring months.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,975 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please bring all borrowed kayaks, paddle boards and paddles back up to the lawn/shed area
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Only those listed on the reservation may frequent the property. PLEASE amend headcount now.
Respect Noise Curfew/Madera County loud noise ordinance. Be mindful of neighbors and your noise levels. Violations may be billed to Guest up to $1000
No smoking, vaping, or illegal drug use of any kind on property

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Cabin is not baby-proofed and no barrier to water

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number 2025-0054

About the area

Located in Bass Lake, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. Fresno Flats Historical Park and North Fork Town Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Children's Museum of the Sierra and Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bass Lake, CA

What's nearby

  • Willow Creek Trailhead - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Bass lake Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - 25 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya Lodge - 28 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Yosemite South Entrance - 32 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pines Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Forks Resort - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Smokehouse 41 BBQ - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-Friendly Lakefront Retreat; Private Dock & Beach-Walk to Pines Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Lakefront Retreat; Private Dock & Beach-Walk to Pines Village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Lakefront Retreat; Private Dock & Beach-Walk to Pines Village?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family-Friendly Lakefront Retreat; Private Dock & Beach-Walk to Pines Village located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bass Lake holiday home is steps from Sierra National Forest and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Willow Creek Trailhead. Bass lake Recreation Area and North Fork Recreation Area Memorial Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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