Extensively Remodeled Sunnyside Vacation Rental - Hot Tub

• Nice staff. Rental value is below average.

  Nice staff. Rental value is below average.

  • Guest Justin
  • Date of stay 08/12/12
  • Review Submitted 10/05/12
  We had a mixed experience at the Gagne house. The staff at Agate are all very nice and responsive. We were disappointed with the house from a value perspective. We asked for four consecutive days to have the outside lights fixed so that we could use the BBQ and eat outside. Without light, it was dangerous for my 2 year old son as well as my 75 year old dad to walk outside on the stone stairs. As a result, we were unable to enjoy a family dinner together outside, a major drawing point of the property. Other points of note include: The backyard has a chain link fence around it. The vacuum was broken, so we could not clean the house. There are a couple of closets upstairs. But they are locked, and for owner use only, so there is nowhere to hang your clothes anywhere on the second floor. There is no closet with beach stuff for guest use, though guests are encouraged to buy beach chairs at the local store and leave them for future guests. Based on the fact that there were none there, however, apparently none had ever done so. The next door neighbor has an electric fence around the house. My little boy ran up the stairs and grabbed the wire before I could stop him. He was not hurt, but I did touch the wire, and the current is fairly strong.

  Owner response: Thank you for your review. The wire on the neighboring home is a bear deterrent with a very small current (it is not a fence, it's a wire affixed directly to the neighbor's home). It's labeled well, and not dangerous or even painful. I understand this type of tool is unfamiliar to you and therefore off-putting, and I'm sorry. I'm sorry you didn't like the outdoor security lights. We responded to your call the same day by sending the handyman out to locate the switch for you and change the settings, but since the lights still went off automatically after some time, next we provided a lantern for you to use. The handyman came out each of the four days, and we did everything possible to help you enjoy your stay. During your stay in August the sunset was late, and it was light outside until almost 9pm so I don't know why there was an issue with having dinner outside. In addition to the flood lights activated by motion that you disliked, there is a light at the front door, there is a light on the corner of the porch, and there are multiple large picture windows facing every angle of the deck so if you turn the lights on inside, it floods the deck with light. Again this would only be necessary closer to 9pm during the time you stayed here. Additionally, in almost 10 years I have never gotten a complaint from someone, even in darker months, about the front deck lighting. To your other points, I had the handy man check the vacuum upon your departure and it was just full. He emptied it and it worked fine after that. I'm very sorry you couldn't use it. If you had told me during your stay I would have had it emptied for you, or you could've emptied it. We don't encourage guests to buy beach toys and chairs and leave them. That was a suggestion to resolve your individual issue of traveling here by air, which you mentioned just prior to your arrival. If you have special requirements or unique needs, I encourage you to call us prior to booking to discuss those so we can direct you to the perfect home for you. Each home is unique, and we're very good at matching your needs to one of our diverse inventory of homes. The Gagne home is a beautifully remodeled, clean, well appointed home in a great area with access to a fantastic private beach, so this home is a great value if those traits match your needs.

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• Very relaxing

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  Very relaxing

  • Guest Susan
  • Date of stay 09/01/11
  • Review Submitted 04/26/12
  Wonderful cabin, fabulous location! Very comfortable. We had a very relaxing time. Loved the deck!

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  • Guest earthmomo
  • Date of stay 08/20/09
  • Review Submitted 03/31/11
  This house was more than just a house- it was really a home away from home- in fact- decorated exactly as I myself would have decorated a Lake house in the mountains. the kitchen was totally set up for someone who loves to cook(our whole family) and the bed linens were gorgeous fabric.The setting was beautiful, and convenient with a gorgeous restaurant diagonally across the street where we had cocktails overlooking the lake one evening. Bike rentals are next door- and beach across the street- about 2 miles to the supermarket and a great little indie book store- we do wish they had provided a few beach chairs- as the beaches at the lake are rocky- not sandy. However we purchased a few and left them there- because we loved the place so much!!! It met all of our expectations and more!!Thank you!

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  • Guest TB
  • Date of stay 12/26/10
  • Review Submitted 03/31/11
  The Gagne Sunnyside Rental was a great place to spend our post Xmas vacation. The house is cozy, kitchen is great, and the neighborhood was so convenient--we walked to the market or Sunnyside Lodge several times. PLusit's close to town and Alpine and Squaw. Would highly recommend it if you want an authentic, intimate Tahoe experience

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• • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 04/05/09
  • Review Submitted 04/05/09
  The house is really adorable, great location, great interior decorating, nice to have wireless. pretty icicles. i would love to stay there again.

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• • Guest Marshall Michaelian
  • Date of stay 04/05/09
  • Review Submitted 04/05/09
  What a trip. This was the first time my 2 daughters went skiing. The house was beautiful and well maintained. We had so much fun playing in the snow and what a treat to be just down the road to Homewood. Amazing place and would for sure come back again.

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• • Guest Walsh Family1
  • Date of stay 03/20/09
  • Review Submitted 03/20/09
  Great house, great location, we'd go there again and maybe try it in the summer this time.

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• • Guest Elizabeth Yoshida
  • Date of stay 03/16/09
  • Review Submitted 03/16/09
  We had a wonderful stay... The home is very comfortable and clean! The hot tub felt amazing on the cold and snowy nights :)

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• • Guest The Stowell family
  • Date of stay 12/16/08
  • Review Submitted 12/16/08
  Our stay at the Gagne house was very much enjoyed. It has the warmth of a home, not just a rental property. Great location. We can't wait until our next visit!

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• • Guest Mark40
  • Date of stay 07/09/08
  • Review Submitted 07/09/08
  Great ski house, nicely furnished, very responsive property management team. Quality product, very good experience.

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Summer ...$1800-$2100/week and $275-$325 night
Winter .. $1800-$2100/week and $275-$325 night
Shoulder Season: Starting at $250 (inquire about great rates)
Xmas and New Year's: Please Inquire (Based on arrival and departure dates)
$150 Departure Cleaning

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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