Vacation Rentals by Owner

Homey, spacious, and delightful!

Guest: tina (san francisco)
Date of Stay: 03/30/12 Review Submitted: 04/13/12

We recently visited Tahoe and stayed in this beautiful home. We had five couples and a single, and we could have fit a few more! The cabin set up is very accomodating for large groups, who enjoy games, togetherness, and sitting around a warm fire in the comfort of a spacious living room. The owners have a great set up and are very thourough in directions, and making sure the house is ready upon arrival. We were lucky enought to have a snow storm the second day which made the trip even that much better, and beautiful! We will absolutely come back!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Cozy Cabin

Guest: Anne (Napa, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/20/12 Review Submitted: 01/30/12

We had a wonderful time. The cabin was outfitted with everything one could need. The mattress on the King bed is delightful. From my cozy king bed with lots of toasty blankies, I watched the snow fall, dozed and read. We great time hanging out, playing games, hot tub, playing ping pong, watching movies and playing in the snow. I love the "greatroom" feel - so everyone can be together. Also the large dining table was perfect for us all to eat together and play games. I hope to return to this home soon. It is great for a group of people, but would also be lovely for a couple's get away weekend.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Our stay at Homewood

Guest: Jeff S. (Redwood City)
Date of Stay: 01/06/12 Review Submitted: 01/09/12

In a word - "excellent". Owners very accomodating and one feels as though you are at home staying here with just about everything you could possibly want and need being provided.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Great place for an extended family gathering

Guest: Kim (Santa Rosa, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11 Review Submitted: 11/27/11

We had a total of 12. Grandma, 3 Sibs in their 40's with two spouses & Grandkids ages 20, 19, 17, 16, 3 & 1. We all had a great time. Walked up the Rubicon Trail a bit & did some sledding there (as well as in the yard where the kids built a big snow slide. The hot tub was great. The beds & bedding, well really everything was about perfect. The only trouble we had really was our own fault. We tried to run the dishwasher at the same time as the griddle & the coffee maker & the electric tea pot. My husband is an electrician so he found the circuit breakers & got us going again. Even though the temps were never over about 44 we kept the thermostat set at 62. With the wood burning stove going and the ceiling fan to circulate the warmth we were all super comfy. I highly recommend this house.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

family gathering

Guest: steff (Roseville, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/31/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

My family gets together every year for a week in Tahoe. We were so fortunate to come across "the family cabin" through VRBO. The location was perfect. The house is very convenient to many activities in Chambers area. The house is well maintained and the owner was very accommodating. I would recommend this property summer and winter.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners.

Spacious, ping pong, close to Homewood, What else do you need?

Guest: Hilary (Albuquerque, NM)
Date of Stay: 12/26/10 Review Submitted: 01/04/11

It is a gorgeous, unpretencious space, fit for a huge family. We had 12, including 4 kids and could have held 3 more kids! Unfortunately, the hot tub was broken, but the owners were very responsive. After an attempt to fix the day after blizzard, they discounted our stay. Owners were also responsive to our other questions as well. It's a fabulous winter location, we were dumped on--great skiing near by. Don't pass this one by!

Owner response:The hot tub is now fixed. We regret that it was not available to our wonderful guests.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Very well equipped cabin and very generous, accommodating owners

Guest: Sue (Medford, OR)
Date of Stay: 11/24/10 Review Submitted: 11/30/10

My extended family of 9 stayed at this lovely cabin for 4 nights last week, including Thanksgiving. We arrived to find a clean, warmly decorated mountain home with comfy sofas, extremely cozy and comfy beds with memory foam pillow tops and pillows. Our hosts even left us bottles of wine and cider as well as a bowl full of fresh fruit. Much to our surprise, the use of the cabin included EVERYTHING in it, from the ice cream in the freezer to pancake mix, to hot chocolate or tea and any spices one might need. We brought all of our food, so didn't need to use anything (except for the ice cream), but it was nice to know we could. We cooked an entire Thanksgiving dinner in the kitchen and were so impressed with how well stocked it was. There were more than enough cooking utensils/containers/pans to get the job done. There was also a crockpot, griddlle and waffle iron, among other things. My husband said he has never seen a vacation rental as thoughtfully equipped as this one . . . and I agree. In addition to the above mentioned, there was an abundance of nice, fluffy towels and plenty of soft blankets to cuddle in while reading or watching a movie. There were also lots of games, puzzles and movies for our use. The cabin is not new, but it is very well maintained and has a tastefully remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. There is a brand new washer and dryer as well. These owners have really made an extra effort to provide their guests with all of the comforts of home. They also quickly responded to the many email questions I had. We are planning to visit here again and recommend it wholeheartedly.

Owner response:Thank you. We appreciate having such wonderful guests.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Wonderful and Comfortable Stay in Tahoe!

Guest: tricia (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/05/10 Review Submitted: 11/29/10

We stayed here for a weekend with a total of 10 guests and we had a great time! The place was clean, cozy, and comfortable. Full of amenities - towels provided for the spa, kitchen is fully stocked with bake and cookware and pantry items, plenty of fresh clean bath towels, a ping pong table!, a hot tub!, and lots of games and dvds too! And all of our guests slept comfortably as there are plenty of beds to go around. Nice location on the West Shore, away from all the action of the North and South shores, but close enough for easy access. The nearest beach is easily walkable (around 20 minutes). The owners, Debbie and Don, were very responsive to emails and any questions that we had. They were easy to coordinate with and very accommodating. Although we didn't have any kids with us, we could see this being a great place for families to get together as well. We really couldn't have been more pleased with our stay and will definitely stay here again when we need a place for around 10 or so guests. Highly recommended! Two thumbs way up!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

Better than we imagined

Guest: BW1000 (Boston)
Date of Stay: 03/02/10 Review Submitted: 03/26/10

4 of us from Boston area needed a place to stay for a few days in the Tahoe City area. This place was far better than we ever expected. Very comfortable, clean, close to everything, cool 'ski lodge' decoration...the whole deal was great and the owners were super easy to work with to make the arrangements. If we get back to Tahoe we will certainly stay here again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Guest: Kim203 (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/09/10 Review Submitted: 02/09/10

I stayed at the Pell's house for Labor Day weekend with friends and it was perfect. Close to the beach, big backyard with BBQ, spa, and a great kitchen with everything you need. The house is spacious and everyone fit comfortably (there were 10 of us). The owner was gracious and communicated promptly. All in all a great experience and I would definitely come back!!

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Guest: Kris36 (-)
Date of Stay: 01/05/10 Review Submitted: 01/05/10

We had 2 families stay at this wonderful cabin (6 adults and 4 kids (ages 13 to 17) and there was plenty of room for us and then some. We loved the all the pride in this cabin..down to the Christams decorations and lights inside. The kids loved the ping pong and chillin in the hot tub (so, did the dads). This cabin is a must rent and it is in a great location...we plan on coming back again next year. Thank you again Pell family for the use of your cabin!

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Guest: Marilyn and Doug (Sacramento, Ca.)
Date of Stay: 12/02/09 Review Submitted: 12/02/09

Our mom's 80th birthday celebration here at the Pell cabin was one of the most fun times we've ever had as a family--we watched movies, told stories, drank great wine, played games, took long walks, threw a few snowballs, danced to Tower of Power, hot-tubbed, laughed till our sides ached, and ate like pigs. It just doesn't get any better than that! And everyone LOVED this house. The unanimous consensus was that it was just like visiting a friend's charming home--warm, inviting, and personal, so much more than merely a "vacation rental property". The great affection the Pells have for their cabin shows in every way. Debbie has a fine eye for the tiniest details and she provides for every possible welcoming comfort, from the well-stocked kitchen, to the so-snuggly beds, to the fresh fruit and sparkling cider waiting for us on the dining table, to her lightning response when the workings of the hot tub had us stumped. As our 80-year-old mom delightedly exclaimed when she first walked through the front door, "This house has really good vibes!"

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Guest: Jody & Ray Sholes (Valencia, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/30/09 Review Submitted: 11/30/09

We spent two wonderful weeks in September with our daughter and son-in-law enjoying your lovely cabin. We appreciated your thoughtful touches throughout the home. The view from the living area is spectacular. It's very spacious but cozy even with only four people. The last four nights there were just two of us and it still was cozy and warm. We definitely plan to return!

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Guest: Karen238 (Santa Rosa, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/06/09 Review Submitted: 07/06/09

This is a great place to stay- I took my daughter (22) nephew (18) and Niece (13) and my dog for a family get away- We had ping pong tournaments- card games that were ended because everyone was laughing too hard. There is room for together and room for space. It is so welcoming and I would love to go back again soon. karen

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