Close to cross-country skiing, a ski area, and more, this pet-friendly vacation home brings it all within reach. Pine Mountain Lake is just a short walk away, so you can leave your car at the property, which offers onsite parking, or jump in your vehicle to make the 16-minute drive to Stanislaus National Forest.

Relax by the communal pool or sip a drink by the outdoor tennis court of this vacation home, which also features a BBQ grill. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the free WiFi.

No need to pay for a restaurant every night, when you've got an oven and a refrigerator on hand, as well as a coffee maker and a toaster. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll have a washer and dryer, too.