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Location: Carnelian Bay, Lake Tahoe North Shore CA, Lake Tahoe California, California, USA
Accommodations: Cabin, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 10-15)
Come share our family's lakefront Carnelian Bay cabin compound. This quiet cabin started out as a small summer guest house in 1935. Over the years it has been expanded into a comfortable, modern space to accommodate year-round visitors, while maintaining its beautiful Old Tahoe charm. Two separate new units were added to create a stylish compound.
Summer rates: $600 night/ max. 15 people for Lakeside, Lookout and Roadhouse, plus tax and cleaning. The Lakeside cabin can be rented singly for $300/night; Lakeside and Lookout for $450/night.
Fall/Winter/Spring offseason: All three units for $425 a night (plus tax and cleaning). Lakeside cabin alone: $225 per night (plus tax and cleaning). Lakeside and Lookout only: $325 per night (plus tax and cleaning). Plowed, level driveway gives easy winter access from the highway.
See our website (link below) for details.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: In Lookout unit only.
- Dryer: In Lookout unit only.
- Linens Provided
- Garage: Room for two mid-sized cars.
- Off Street Parking: Easy winter access on flat, plowed driveway.
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed: One in each unit
- Twin/Single Bed: Living room of Lakeside Cabin
- Bunk Bed: In Lookout
- Convertible Bed: Pullout foam couch in Lookout unit
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Jetted Tub in Bath: Roadhouse unit only.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): New Sept. 2008
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer Rates: $600/night
2 of 3 units can be rented separately for lower rates.
Regular off season: Oct. to June: $425/night or $2775/week.
Lakeside only, off season: $225/nt.
Balance due two weeks in advance, non-refundable if no renter found.
$500 deposit, non-refundable 30 days before occupancy.
10% tax plus cleaning will be added. Two-night minimum.
See our website for detailed rates (click green link).
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Why the Owner Chose Carnelian Bay
Our great-grandparents camped at the Lake, near Tahoe City, for many years, starting in the early 1900s. Our grandparents continued the tradition on the west shore, camping at Bliss State Park each summer. Our family purchased this lakeside retreat in 1974, remembering the happy times through several generations, of summer on the shores of Lake Tahoe.
The Unique Benefits of this Cabin
The houses are comfortable and charming, and proximity to the private beach and lakeshore provides a welcome retreat from civilization. The beautiful lakeside public path, which terminates in front of our cabin, meanders north along the shore, delivering you after a short 5-minute walk to the small village of Carnelian Bay and its 3 restaurants, store, post office, public beaches and pier — the site of the annual Wooden Boat Show.
Property Photos
- Lakeside cabin compound - Lake Tahoe California Vacation Cabin
- Lakeside deck - Lake Tahoe California Vacation Cabin
- View from the Lakeside deck - Lake Tahoe California Vacation Cabin
- Cozy sleeping in Lakeside unit
- Living room built to enjoy lake view
- Lakeside dining area
- Lookout tower bedroom
- Roadhouse bed, seen from loft
- Roadhouse loft
- The lake at your doorstep
- Abbe Cabin shoreline
- Lakeside Cabin, with Lookout and Roadhouse beyond
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THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS WERE TRANSCRIBED from the guest book at the Abbe Cabin at Tahoe. Thanks to all our guests who take the time to tell us of their experiences!--The Abbe Family
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Having brought our two families to North Tahoe for 15 years, never have we felt so immediately welcome and right at home. Beach, skiing, rock collecting and great food. Loved spending the last night roasting marshmallows around the fire. Thank you so much for sharing such a great getaway!
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Lovely place-GREAT location-beautiful! No bears! We had a restful, great respite – you are very fortunate to have such a gorgeous getaway!
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What a wonderful family and friends vacation! The weather was awesome, the water beyond beauty and the setting magnificent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, thank you very much. We’ll be back soon!
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Thank you so much! We had a great week. Loved the cabins, very comfortable and well supplied. Looking forward to our next visit.
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Fun cabin!! Enjoyed the stay.
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I am currently having a great time!!! Cool cabin!!!
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Our Boy Scout troop had an extremely good stay at Abbe Cabin. We were thrilled with the view and enjoyed the cozy cabins/loft & studio. Your kitchen was so easy to use. Thank you Abbe Family.
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We had a great time here. The last weekend of 2006 surely made some great memories for us. Hopefully we will get a chance to come back here sometime in future and have as much fun as we did now.
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Toby McLeod , La Honda, CA