This property has been in our family since 1977 and was designed by my husband, Bill. He attended a small engineering school that also offered degrees in architecture. Bill bought the lot back in 1977 and built the house. He picked it because the property was on a private lake, was within a few hours' drive, and was just below the snowline, which meant that we could drive to it without having to put on chains or have snow tires.
We updated and added two stories over the garage with two bedrooms, an additional bathroom, and a loft. We have children, and when we come and they bring friends, we need some extra room and bedrooms to accommodate our family. It feels like a little-known treasure, as many people still don't know about Pine Mountain Lake. It is especially lovely in the fall, winter, and spring, as Yosemite Park is quiet, all the summer tourists are gone, and it feels like the park is in our pocket, in our backyard. It's the best time to go. Then, after a day at the park, we love to come up to PML, a tranquil place during the fall, winter, and spring. We feel like the only ones on the lake. Summer is fun too for family gatherings. The kids love all the action, the swimming, fishing, and deck barbecues.