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The A-frame chalet in snow at sunset among tall pines, Knotty Pine Chalet

Vacation homes in California

Vacation rentals in California, cared for like our own home.

Five large homes for families and groups, on the San Mateo coast and among the pines of the Sierra foothills. Ask us about your dates and we reply personally.

Homes
5
Guests per home
14 to 16+
Average from 379 Airbnb reviews
4.89
Airbnb Guest favorites
4 of 5

Our homes

Room for everyone, from the ocean to the pines

On the coast

Between San Francisco and Santa Cruz, a short walk from tide pools, seals and bluff-top trails.

Front of the house and driveway at sunset, Moss Beach HouseGuest favorite on Airbnb

Moss Beach, San Mateo County

Moss Beach House

A 3,000+ sq ft coastal home with five bedrooms and a fenced backyard, a short walk from tide pools and Seal Cove Beach.

Sleeps 16+ · 5 bedrooms · 4 bathsRated 4.89 out of 5 from 178 reviews

In the Sierra foothills, near Yosemite

Cabins among sugar pines in Arnold, Twain Harte and Groveland, close to mountain lakes, ski slopes and Yosemite.

The cabin lit up among tall pines at dusk, Dardanelle Retreat

Arnold, Calaveras County

Dardanelle Retreat

A 4,200+ sq ft cabin at 5,200 ft with redwood decks off every room and wide views over the Stanislaus National Forest.

Sleeps 16+ · 5 bedrooms · 3.5 bathsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews

The house in deep snow at dusk, windows glowing, Twain Harte RetreatGuest favorite on Airbnb

Twain Harte, Tuolumne County

Twain Harte Retreat

A 3,200+ sq ft mountain home with a game room, a climbing wall and a fenced backyard, near Pinecrest Lake and Dodge Ridge.

Sleeps 16+ · 5 bedrooms · 3.5 bathsRated 4.88 out of 5 from 32 reviews

The blue cabin in snow at sunrise among the pines, Pine Mountain Lake CabinGuest favorite on Airbnb

Groveland, Tuolumne County

Pine Mountain Lake Cabin

A wood-beamed cabin in the Pine Mountain Lake community, about 30 minutes from Yosemite's west entrance.

Sleeps 15 · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathsRated 4.88 out of 5 from 95 reviews

The A-frame chalet in snow at sunset among tall pines, Knotty Pine ChaletGuest favorite on Airbnb

Arnold, Calaveras County

Knotty Pine Chalet

A knotty pine A-frame with 24 ft ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace and a game room with a full-size pool table.

Sleeps 14 · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathsRated 4.92 out of 5 from 72 reviews

Why stay with us

Big homes, looked after closely

  • Made for groups

    Every home sleeps 14 or more, with real bedrooms, big kitchens and space to gather.

  • Kept with care

    Each home is cleaned, stocked and looked after between every stay, the way we would want it.

  • Talk to us directly

    Questions about a home, your dates or a big group? Email us and a person replies.

Guest reviews

What guests say

4.89 average from 379 reviews on Airbnb, as of October 2026

The location is excellent with a short walk to a great tide pool area and there was plenty of space for all of us.

Paul, August 2026 · Moss Beach House

The home looked exactly like the pictures and everything was clean, well-maintained, and ready for us to use. And lots of space!

Celeste, July 2026 · Twain Harte Retreat

It was home base for us during our adventures to surrounding attractions: Columbia Historic Park, Yosemite or enjoying the amenities at the resort.

Cozette, July 2026 · Pine Mountain Lake Cabin

Plan your stay

Tell us your dates, group size, and anything you are celebrating. We reply with availability and pricing.

stay@goldenstateresorts.com