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5 Bedroom Mountain Retreat - Forest Location yet close to Beach, Skiing & Town

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8239 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

5 Bedroom Mountain Retreat - Forest Location yet close to Beach, Skiing & Town

5 bedroom 3 bath retreat that backs up to the forest. Steps to beautiful hiking trails while only a 1/2 mile to the beach. Perfect for 2 families.

The home features an open kitchen and living room area, perfect for entertaining. Additionally, the third floor has two decks one facing the lake and the other the forest.

Two of the bedrooms on the main level are located in a in-law suite with an efficiency kitchen; perfect for two families.

The location is perfectly situated between major ski resorts and close to the beach and shopping.

In the winter, 4 wheel drive with snow tires or chains is strongly recommended. Sleds are available in the garage.

Please note that the minimum age to rent the house is 26 years old. We are looking for renters who will treat the home as their own. If you are looking for a party house, please explore other options. Pet's are not allowed.

The house offers the following:

* High speed wireless internet, home phone
* Gas BBQ grill on rear deck
* Gas Log heating stove in main living area
* Quiet Neighborhood
* Steps from hiking trail
* Cable with Flat Screen TV
* Washer/Dryer
* Well appointed Kitchen with new applicances
* Tons of Board games
* Two car Garage and plenty of parking on circular driveway
* Beach chairs and sand toys
* Sleds
* All new bed linens and towels
* Entertainment Kitchen
* In-law suite with efficiency kitchen and sitting room
* Home size 2800 sqft
* Stunning Kitchen with bar seating, granite counters, trash compactor, and stainless steel appliances.

Bike paths and trails are abundant in the area and are easily accessible . Hiking trails are endless and beautiful. Lake fishing companies operate out of Tahoe City. Kayaking, boating, jet skis, stand up paddle boarding, playgrounds, beach volleyball, fishing, river rafting are all located near by. Things to do in Tahoe during the summer: Tree Top Adventure Park (zipline and ropes obstacle courses), fly fishing, crawdad fishing, biking, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, boating, fishing, golfing, river rafting, horseback riding, swimming, mini golf, tennis, running Things to do in Tahoe during the winter: Snowboarding, Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Ice Skating, Sledding,

The house is less than 25 minutes away from major ski resorts:
-13 minutes to Northstar (8 miles)
-25 minutes to Squaw Valley (15 miles)
-25 minutes to Alpine Meadows Ski Resort (15 miles)
-25 minutes to Homewood Mountain Resort (14 miles)
-20 minutes to Diamond Peak Resort (10 miles)
-13 minutes to Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area

Other Neighborhood Location Highlights:
- 0.5 miles to beach/lake
-1.9 miles to Safeway
-2.0 miles to Brockway Golf course
- 2.0 miles to King's Beach shopping and restaurants.
- 3.8 miles to Crystal Bay Casino
- 9 miles minutes to Granlibakken / Tree Top Adventure Park
- 8 miles to Tahoe City, shopping and restaurants

[To support your stay we have added a local property manager, Stacey Hart. Stacey will be helping to make sure your stay is comfortable and safe]





Property manager

Jim and Julie Viola

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • Unit size: 2,576 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Note: the house is not baby-proofed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Our county vacation rental permit 8 guests.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 is also known as

5 Bedroom Mountain Retreat Forest Location yet Beach Skiing Town
5 Bedroom Mountain Retreat Forest Location yet Beach Skiing Town

About the neighborhood

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Tahoe Vista, CA

What's nearby

  • North Tahoe Marina - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kings Beach State Recreation Area - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Cal Neva Casino - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Sand Harbor - 23 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 23 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 20 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lodge at Big Springs - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Gar Woods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crystal Bay Club Casino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Whitecaps Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Grid Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Bedroom Mountain Retreat - Forest Location yet close to Beach, Skiing & Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5 Bedroom Mountain Retreat - Forest Location yet close to Beach, Skiing & Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Bedroom Mountain Retreat - Forest Location yet close to Beach, Skiing & Town?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 Bedroom Mountain Retreat - Forest Location yet close to Beach, Skiing & Town located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Agate Bay, North Tahoe Marina, and Moon Dunes Beach. Old Brockway Golf Course and North Shore Parasail are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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5 Bedroom Mountain Retreat - Forest Location yet close to Beach, Skiing & Town Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Tahoe Vista Cabin

Super clean, great queen beds in all rooms, and amazing deck to lounge on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tony F., Danville, CA

Perfect Rental

This place had everything, Great location, lots of space, plenty of Rooms and all the amenities we could have asked for. We would absolutely rent this house again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tim D., Santa Rosa CA

Nice spacious family house

We were in Tahoe for a 150 person family reunion so we rented the Viola's home. There were 4 couples plus 5 kids at the house. It handled the 13 of us very well, and everything was as it was advertised and in working order. Plus Julie was right there on texting whenever I had a question. Very easy to work with. We will most likely rent the house again from Julie.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kaili E.

Spacious and fresh, clean home

I was impressed by the home (the photos don't do it justice). The kitchen is new and larger than photos let on. The bedrooms are shockingly large compared to other Tahoe rentals. I was impressed that they had ample and high quality bath towels- everything is top notch. This is a great space for a group and a rare Tahoe rental that has a lot of bedrooms for couples vs. bedrooms full of bunkbeds. Really great location with trailheads just up the street and a very close drive to some great beaches, restaurants, and Safeway. Would absolutely recommend staying here and would return in a heartbeat! Thanks Julie!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house for a perfect weekend

We had the best stay at Jim and Julie’s house! They and their house manager, Stacey, made our stay so easy. This was the perfect house for our girls weekend. We loved relaxing on the porch to start and end the day. The location was perfect. We would definitely come stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katerina V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home!

Jim and Julie’s home is beautiful, we’ll kept and has everything you need to make for a great stay. The communication from prior to even renting was great and they had many recommendations for things to do in the area. The home was clean and in a great location. We were traveling with our pre-teen and teenager as well as grandparents and everyone has a great time. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimo S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place great amenities.

Jim and Julie were great. Very helpful with the check in process and great with communication. Their place is very nice and we really appreciated the good quality cookware, sharp knives, and proper bar accessories. Great house and great location. We will definitely be coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edward (Ted) S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Long Holiday Weekend in Tahoe

We really enjoyed our time at Jim and Julie's property in Tahoe Vista. The house was perfect for our family of 4 plus a guest -- plenty of living and sleeping space, even for sprawling teenagers; the two-car garage was a bonus given the heavy snow that fell during our stay. The house is warm and inviting, and immediately encourages relaxation. We tend to cook in rather than eating restaurant food on our family trips (especially in the current environment), and the kitchen is incredibly well-appointed -- everything we could have wanted to make great family dinners. We had a short drive to the northwestern Tahoe ski resorts, making for a terrific vacation. We would definitely go back and enjoy Jim and Julie's home again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

We had a great time. The home layout and furnishings were ideal for two families with four children (4 to 8) and the grand parents. WIFI was excellent. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Room to spread out and relax...

Clean, updated cabin with lots of room to spread out, relax and get away from the family when you need to and room for everyone to comfortably gather together for food, fun and laughs. Quiet, secluded neighborhood away from the main roads yet close to Safeway and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tamsen F.

The property was well-equipped, comfortable and perfectly located.

Overall, this house provided the perfect location for my family get-together. The public beach is within walking distance, the hiking trails are close by, it’s close enough to Tahoe city to avoid the traffic, and there wasn’t a thing I would have changed. There is a lot of clean-up requested at the end of the stay, and a high deposit/penalty for leaving any garbage that left us scrambling to have breakfast and clean up by 10 AM, but I respect other people’s house rules. All in all, this was an awesome location, beautiful house and I would happily recommend it to anyone needing 5 queen beds, no bunk beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Ryan O.

Nice cabin in a quiet neighborhood

This was a nice cabin, in a fun and quiet neighborhood, complete with bears and a park up the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Sheila K.

Great time

There were ten of us and the house was a perfect fit. Our two grown sons and their families had a wing each for sleeping. The master was on the main level and was well appointed along with the kitchen and main room. We especially loved sitting on the decks in the morning and evening. It was so peaceful. Trails, a zipline, and playgrounds were in walking distance. We used all of them. Julie and Jim always responded quickly to any question or concern. It's a lovely house.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Tricia R.

What a fantastic place to stay! We went with some college friends and our families (read: kiddos) and it was the perfect place to hunker down for the weekend! Sledding hills were just feet away and we had everything we needed in this beautiful home. Julie went above and beyond to help us out, and we had a wonderful time making such fun memories. We'll hopefully be back in a year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jeanette P.

Wonderful home for a delightful family vacation in Tahoe!

My family had a wonderful stay in this large Tahoe Vista cabin. The layout was perfect for our group which included small children. The owners were gracious and worked hard to meet all our needs. They were available for any questions and advice. The living area was very comfortable and I can only imagine how nice it would be for a winter stay. The large farmhouse style dining table was great for our family meals. The kitchen was well supplied. We did miss having a microwave in the main kitchen. Loved the mountain neighborhood and a very easy trek over to the park. The location was over all perfect for the amenities the area had to offer. I wanted to give the home 5 star rating and it is close, but a few upgrades and screens on all windows would make it perfect! We would definitely rent this mountain home again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karyn G.

Nice large house, very comfortable.

Owners were very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Victor L.

Excellent cabin

The owners Jim and Julie were very easy to contact and very professional. Highly recommend this cabin! Kitchen had all the necessities to cook meals.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Varun P.

Great Time!

Had a great time! Cabin great for large groups and owners are very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Nevada, USA

Highly Recommended!!! Perfect Family Vacation!!!

Highly recommended! We stayed here over Christmas vacation and had an amazing time in every way! Jim and Julie are wonderful and make sure that you have everything you need for your stay. They even contacted me the day we were traveling to keep us updated on the snowstorm and road conditions and made sure that the snowplow was clearing the road before our arrival. The kitchen is well stocked with all the cookware you need for large meals and the floor plan is well laid out for privacy for multiple people. It snowed the entire time we were there (Bonus!!). 4-wheel drive is recommended for extreme weather but the snowplow is consistent during snowfall. So peaceful and private and plenty of places to sled, hike, or explore on foot. This would be an awesome place in the summer, too! Tons of hiking and the lake is just down the road. Groceries, restaurants, ski and gift shops, and activities are only a short drive down the hill. The accommodations were perfect with plenty of games, a TV in the upstairs family room and another in the downstairs living room, sleds, bikes, large garage to park your cars, and 3 full bathrooms. House was very nice and clean throughout. There are a few large patios that would be great during regular weather, especially summer. Beautiful views from every window. There are so many great things to say and so little room, but above all, Jim and Julie are the best to work with and are very accommodating to all of your needs before your arrival. Although they don't live in the area, they encouraged us to call or text them with any needs during our stay. Although we didn't have a reason to contact them during our stay, we were in constant communication during our travel up, due to the storm, and they kept us updated with Tahoe road conditions, as well as the road conditions to the house and snowplow status. Very cool! We would definitely stay again in the summer or winter!!! <3 **Best house, best owners, best location!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Navid A.

Awesome

Clean house, nice decoration, close to everything. I talked to owner and she gave us more time to check out Definitely recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Russ M., Ashland

Winter paradise

We were hoping to spend the Thanksgiving week just relaxing and enjoying the beauty of Lake Tahoe. When we arrived we knew that we found Mecca. This home was located just a short 1/2 mile easy walk to the lake and is located at the edge of a wonderous wilderness park with great hiking trails. We went knowing that we were staying at a vacation rental, but after our arrival we felt like we were in our own home. All five bedrooms were spacious and the entry level portion was totally private. A perfect setting for our Thanksgiving stay. Highly recommended!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark F., San Jose, CA

Phenomenal house, spacious, homey, and close to the water. Friendly and accommodating owners too!

This is a great place to stay, would gladly rent again. The owners are friendly and accomodating. They communicate clearly and often, and make the process quite easy. The house itself is spacious and well-arranged. New kitchen, 5 bedrooms, perfect for our group of 10. Highly recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Fantastic house and location

My family had a wonderful summer vacation in this home. It is conveniently located but out of the congestion of town. We loved spending time on both the front and back decks with beautiful forest views. The home is comfortable with all amenities. We did a lot of cooking and felt like we were in our own kitchen! I absolutely recommend and would rent again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda C.

Great Executive Management Strategic Meeting Retreat

This was a great meeting place for 9 us to be able to meet as a team to strategically plan our company future success. There was more then enough room for the 4 male managers who were excited to have individual rooms with a large bed. We even had another queen bed which was not used. Chef Joaquin prepared our great meals the team was able sit together and enjoy our meals. We continued with evening cocktails on the deck. Four days of a spacious private home.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Great Weekend in the Snow

This cabin is clean and spacious and conveniently located near the lake and cool spots in north lake Tahoe. It was easy to get to, pretty private, the kitchen was well stocked, the bedrooms well-furnished and the garage is huge. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!