Vacation Rentals by Owner

Everything was Great!!

Guest: Kevin (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 07/15/11 Review Submitted: 07/17/11

We had a wonderful experience. Most important, the house is well updated, very clean with spectacular views! The owner was very accessible and extremely helpful. I would give it more stars if I could. The location is perfect, close to Heavenly and south lake but far enough away to be peaceful and quiet. We had a range from 22 yr old to 71 yr old and everyone was charmed by the property.

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

Outstanding

Guest: Rolfey (Perth, Western Australia)
Date of Stay: 02/11/11 Review Submitted: 02/16/11

From the moment I emailed Gary about availability and his quick and attentive response, we knew this was the place for us. Gary was so helpful and even offered various driving directions for the remainder of our trip! The home is gorgeous, the view is beautiful, the beds are superb and the location is central to everything in Tahoe. Over and above this, Gary returned our security deposit within a day of departing. I am still waiting for a refund from another property we rented over a week ago! On behalf of my family, thank you Gary for accommodating us in your lovely home.

Owner response:Thank you for the kind words and always happy to be of help. Security deposits are a lot of money these days so I do understand how important it is to have those funds back into your account for available use. Thanks and take care.. Gary

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

Great Rental! Never Been There!

Guest: SoonToVisit (Pleasanton, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/21/11 Review Submitted: 02/01/11

I'll keep this short. You must rent this place! We had to cancel our stay with less than 2 weeks notice and without hesitation Gary, the owner, offered to complete refund our money! We hope to one day have the opportunity to stay here. Oh, also, Gary's e-mails with descriptions and instructions regarding the place were extremely informative and detailed. You can tell he cares and knows how to deliver a fantastic rental.

Owner response:Thank you, these are very kind words and my guest did not even stay at our home. I hope to see you on your next visit and not a problem returning your funds. It just would not have been right to keep them. We all know stuff happens and plans change..Thanks again, Gary

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

holiday at heavenly

Guest: zceline (california)
Date of Stay: 12/25/10 Review Submitted: 01/16/11

a group of us stayed at the house on the meadow over the winter holidays. great location, super amenities, impeccably maintained. everything was as promised + more, gary very responsive as well. would definitely stay here on next visit to south shore!

Owner response:Thank you! We use our house as well and like to keep it well maintained, clean and well stocked with all the comforts of home. Good communication is always essential with our guest, happy to be of help..

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Perfect Getaway

Guest: Malia_J (Bay Area, Ca)
Date of Stay: 01/08/10 Review Submitted: 01/19/10

I planned a trip to Tahoe for my fiances birthday and found this cabin. This was definately home away from home. Everything we needed was there, I even baked a birthday cake! It's been a good experience to work with Gary. I was able to call or e-mail him to take care of any details and we had our questions answered right away. This was a wonderful and relaxing small week-end trip. It was close to everything and was easy to find. We are definately looking forward to our next trip.

Owner response:Thank you for renting our wonderful little home on the meadow. Yes, you will have everything you need to even cook birthday cakes :)) Thank you for the kind words and I believe that making your stay as comfortable as possible with good communication and always very happy to answer any and all questions concerning the cabin or Lake Tahoe. Gary

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

Great Tahoe Cabin

Guest: travelersocal (Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/29/09 Review Submitted: 01/12/10

We stayed at this home over New Year's with four friends and had a great time. We weren’t sure if the old positive reviews still apply, but they do. This cozy home is as-pictured with a great view from the living room/kitchen. The well-stocked kitchen has all of the appliances and cookware you could need (we highly recommend cooking, the restaurants in Tahoe aren't great). Convenient washer/dryer, wifi, and a nice entertainment system with a good selection of DVDs. The TV is HD, but the cable is not so games/shows are standard-def. The new sauna is nice but small. The house is on a quiet suburban street, and is a short drive to the action at State Line/Heavenly. Bring snowshoes or cross country skis to explore the beautiful meadow out back. The owner is helpful and friendly. It's clean, with comfortable beds and lots of towels. Great shower in upstairs bathroom. It's warm/well heated, and there are humidifiers to help battle the dry air. We definitely preferred it over a condo or hotel. The only drawbacks are there is no hot tub or wood burning fireplace. It's a great cabin that is well priced. We are very picky and would definitely recommend it to family and friends.

Owner response:Thank you for such kind words. Your right, no hot tub, as it is great liability and insurance cost sky rocket, Fire place is gas so as not to pollute the Air of this beautiful Lake and area.. Plus there is a great fire hazard from embers as a result to such lack of rain here. Thanks again, Gary

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

Again Another Great Stay

Guest: fruncdodo1 (San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/17/08 Review Submitted: 06/23/08

This was the second time we stayed and this property and again another great time. The only problem is getting the kids away from the Big Screen TV's. The chalet has everything you need for a wonderful family vacation. Close to the Y and its factory stores or a short walk to some great ice cream. Its a perfect location. The only flaw is the next door neighbors starting their diesel trucks at 6am and letting them idle for over 30 minutes. No global warming concerns there. Also take some bug spray for those friendly neighborhood mosquitos. But they don't eat much. Great deck to BBQ and enjoy the sunset or have your morning coffee. The upstairs shower is the best so take first dibs on that bedroom. And the owner Gary is a great host and caters to all your needs.

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

Very nice

Guest: Mark/Anne (Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 06/13/08 Review Submitted: 07/11/08

We had a fantastic time in this beautiful house on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Everything was as advertised...very welcoming and comfortable.

Owner response:Thank you for the kind words in this review. We attempt to make this house in South Lake Tahoe a very comfortable stay for our guest. It is kept very clean and makes for a very nice get-a-way. Thank you..

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

A Perfect Getaway Home Away from Home!

Guest: Lees (Bay Area)
Date of Stay: 02/01/08 Review Submitted: 02/25/08

We loved this chalet! This home is amazing with wonderful amenities, view, rooms, fireplace...you name it! It was better than I had imagined. It was a surprise bday getaway trip for my boyfriend and he loved it! After hitting up the slopes, this was the best place to hibernate and recuperate from a long day of skiing/snowboarding. The master bedroom is great w/ a 42" inch flat screen, we enjoyed our movie time. Only downside is that we didnt stay in long enough. But we will be back! Gary was extremely awesome with accomodating our needs. Thank you again for making our trip extra special =)

Owner response:It is a real pleasure knowing my guest like my home as much as I do when I visit this South Lake Tahoe Home on The Meadow. It certainly is relaxing and is a wonderful place to hibernate after a day of skiing and snow boarding or hiking in the Summer. Thank you for such kind words about my home..

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Outstanding Vacation Spot

Guest: Mal (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 12/01/07 Review Submitted: 01/05/08

The posted photos are a true representation. This home is nicely decorated and well maintained. Perfect for 8 people or less. Great location, private, close to skiing or casinos. Hiking, sleding and great mountain views in back of the home. Owner is very helpful and excellent to work with.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner was the Best

Guest: Letsnotbs (Richmond, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 10/15/07

Great property. A nice place to stay. Perfect for a family of 4 or 3 couples. Big deck to relax and a huge TV to watch the games. NIce places to walk/Hike right out your back door.

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