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Mornings on the water
Flat water until about ten. Paddleboards, kayaks and a ski boat all launch from the marina at the Pines, five minutes from most of our homes. Bring a sweatshirt for the first hour.
Lake life
Four miles of water, and one small town.
Bass Lake is a reservoir in the Sierra National Forest with a village on its north shore. Five hundred people live here year round. In July, a great many more arrive with boats.
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The Pines Village
One small village does the work of a town: a market, a bakery, a couple of restaurants, boat rentals and the kind of porch you end up sitting on longer than planned.
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Yosemite, on a whim
The south gate is about 25 minutes from the office. Go early, take the valley floor in the morning, and be back on the deck for dinner. Tioga Road opens later in the season.
The seasons
The lake is different every month.
We would rather tell you the honest version than let you find out at the dock.
- Late May to early June
- The lake fills. Docks go back in the water and the marina opens for the season. Book early, this is the window everyone wants.
- July and August
- Full summer. Water is warm, the Pines is busy, and the houses book months ahead. Air conditioning matters more than you would think at 3,400 feet.
- September and October
- The best light and the fewest people. Water levels begin to drop, so ask us which docks are still floating.
- November to April
- Quiet, cold, and often snowy above the lake. Fireplaces earn their keep. Some homes are winter only by arrangement.
Getting around
Everything is close. Some of it is a walk.
The Bass Lake area has no public transit. You will want a car for Yosemite, and you will not need one for dinner if you stay in Willow Cove.
(559) 683-2229- The Pines VillageMarket, bakery, restaurants, boat rental3 to 12 min
- Boat launch and marinaFrom most homes on the west shore5 min
- Yosemite south gateAbout 40 min to the valley floor25 min
- OakhurstFull grocery, pharmacy, hospital20 min
- FresnoNearest airport with car rentals1 hr 10
- Badger PassSkiing when the snow comes1 hr 30
Pick your cove, we will handle the rest.
Every home is cleaned, keyed and inspected by our own office. No third party managers.