Location: Sunnyside, Lake Tahoe West Shore CA, Lake Tahoe California, California, USA (5 minutes to Homewood, 10-15 mins to Alpine & Squaw Valley)
Accommodations: Cabin, 3 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 4 Baths (Sleeps 7)
The Main House:
Located just outside of Tahoe City, and one block from Lake Tahoe, this Old Tahoe cabin has everything you need to escape city life (without roughing it). The Main House features the kitchen, living/dining, laundry, two baths and one large bedroom that includes a sitting area. Additionally, the separate guest cabins each feature an additional bedroom and bathroom. A great location for the in-laws (don’t tell them we said this) or another couple of kids!
Built of local stone and native Tamarack, this 1930s home features period fixtures and comfortable furnishings. The main house features a stone fireplace, log construction, and plenty of charm. The compact kitchen is modern and features a Bosch Integra dishwasher and dual-fuel convection oven/range.
The home sits on nearly a half acre and the property continues down hill to the dedicated bike and pedestrian pathway that connects you to Lake Tahoe, Sunnyside, Homewood, Tahoe City and Truckee. (bring your bikes)
Off the Main House is a stone patio featuring plantation-grown Teak furniture and a patio heater. This is a great place to BBQ, have dinner, enjoy drinks or just relax under the market umbrella on a sunny afternoon. A few steps away, the hot tub sits under a covered patio. There is a third deck with Teak furniture arranged for outdoor living.
There are a variety of things to do within walking, biking or skiing distance of our home!
The Guest House:
This is a nice comfortable space for two additional guests. This cabin has one bedroom with a queen bed. It has a full bathroom and walk-in closet. It is perfect for a second couple or a grandfather that snores. It is finished in knotty pine and has its own television, DVD, cable and telephone.
The Boat House:
The Boat House is an additional small one bedroom, one bath guest quarters adjacent to the hot tub. It has a set of bunk beds for older kids or whomever wants their own space. The Boat House is located just a few feet from the main house.
A note on the history and architecture of our home:
Years ago locals referred to our home as Casa Chica, or in Spanish vernacular, "little home" Casa Chica has many of the modern amenities you have come to expect without compromising the classic charm of an Old Tahoe style cabin. The Main House retains most of the original divided-light casement windows and Dutch doors. The log construction, knotty pine walls and push-button light switches will remind you of a by-gone era. There are several original Old Tahoe cabins on our street, and the setting is peaceful with beautiful towering trees.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: Room for three vehicles
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Space for small boat or trailer. Not likely that property could accomodate a Diesel pusher.
- Wood Fireplace: Firewood supplied for all short term rentals.
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Two Queen Beds
- Bunk Bed: Single over Double in Boathouse.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Cable TV in the Guest House and Main House
- DVD (2)
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Hot Tub
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Toaster, coffee pot, coffee grinder, all necessary materials to cook with, basic spices, sugar, etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (2) : Upper deck is stone, lower deck is wood. Furniture provided.
- Lanai: Sounds Hawaiian--it is not, but our hot tub has a nice cover for the winter
- View/Location
- Mountain View: There is a peek view of the Lake during different seasons.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- This home features a nice stone patio just outside the main house. Hammock for relaxing, Teak patio table and chairs with market umbrella, new linens.
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly: Sleep mats provided for kids to use in the main house.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Guests are welcome to smoke outside.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Basketball Court
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- The backyard is a great place for relaxing with friends and family. The property continues all the way down to West Lake Blvd and accesses the bike/walk trail to the Lake and Tahoe City/Sunnyside/Truckee. Bring your bikes along!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2009 Summer Day Rate: June 20nd - Sept 7th $ 200 per night (three night minimum).
Summer Weekly Rate June 22nd - Sept 9th . $1250/week (options for shorter stays).
Discounted Rate for parts of May, June, October & Novemeber $150/night $900/week
10% credit for referrals and returning guests! Ask about off-season discounts
Additional cleaning fee applies $100 to $150 varies with the number of guests.
December 20th through January 4th $250.00 per night (4 night minimum)
Winter 2009 $200.00 a night (three night minimum for holiday periods)
Ski lease and monthly rates also available for winter and summer
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- View of Back Deck and House in November! Very Sunny - Lake Tahoe Vacation
- Main House eating area and passage to upper deck - Lake Tahoe Vacation
- Guest House Bedroom - Lake Tahoe Vacation
- Interior of Main House with Fireplace
- Kitchen
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Casa Chica was an amazing place to spend Christmas. Location was perfect for us – just south of Sunnyside. The cabin (actually 3 cabins) greeted us covered in snow; it reminded me of a fairy tale scene. The cabins were super cozy, warm and welcoming. We loved the wooden interiors and high ceilings, and we appreciated the luxury of modern appliances and 4 full bathrooms. We enjoyed winter activities in the near mountain resorts during the day as much as we enjoyed playing games by the fire in the evening. We were hoping to get snowed in, so we would have to stay until March. Unfortunately, the plow service was annoyingly on the top of their game and cleared the roads and even our drive-way a couple times a day. In the past we rented other two great cabins but this one was our favorite by far! We are planning on coming back sometimes soon. Helena
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Charles Ross , Santa Clara, CA