Vacation Rentals by Owner

Nice condo close to Heavenly

Guest: Ryan H.
Date of Stay: 12/23/11 Review Submitted: 12/31/11

We really enjoyed our stay here for a week. The condo is comfortable and was a good size given that we had five people here for the week. It's also conveniently located near Heavenly and basically all of South Lake Tahoe. The minor complaints we had were that the internet was very poor and didn't work most of the time and the hot tub was also a bit far from the condo, although it was so warm the week we were there that it wasn't a problem to jog there and back. All things considered, it was a great week except for the general lack of snow that Tahoe has had this year!

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Refreshing Getaway

Guest: Ed & Debbie (North Richland Hills, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/19/11 Review Submitted: 07/25/11

We had a wonderful time at this condo. It was spacious & very comfortable. The view from the master bedroom was beautiful. The kitchen was stocked with about everything you need. (The potholders were ready for replacement though-very greasy.) It was quiet most of the time. We enjoyed the wi-fi too. Overall, we definitely plan on paying a return visit. We will recommend this property to friends & relatives.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

Guest: dham25 (Mansfield, OH USA)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11 Review Submitted: 03/26/11

We enjoyed our stay in your condo. There were 6 ladies here for 8 days. It was convenient to Heavenly Ski Resort, shopping, the grocery store and all the action in South Lake Tahoe. The condo was comfortable, never ran out of hot water and there was plenty of room for us to hang out and relax after a day of skiing. They did a good job with snow removal considering we had 88 inches of snow the week we were there! We would recommend this rental, just keep in mind that it's on the second floor and the stairway is outside in the weather. They advertise a hot tub but it's on the other end of the complex, not very convenient and not well kept.

Owner response:Yes, there was a "ton" of snow during your visit, and our maintenance man was overwhelmed with his "snow removal" duties, i.e., keeping the snow off the stairways. This was a big job for the 18 buildings in the complex. I can assure you that the hot tub is well-maintained and in great condition 99% of the time. The hot tub is in the middle of the complex and is five buildings from the Ripke Condo. We chose our condo because of the unobstructed view of Heavenly you found so enjoyable and peace and quiet being away from the center of the complex afforded. P.S. Dianne we did replace our missing snow shovel

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

Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 07/17/09 Review Submitted: 07/16/09

FROM THE OWNERS: If you like "personal touches" and extra convenience, the Ripke Condo is for you. We just added our hand-made coat racks trimmed in hunter green. The coat rack next to the entrance door features small hooks for your car keys. And look on the kitchen table! An extra TV remote is nice to change channels while you dine. And we have framed cable channel guides in the living room and MB. You will love our indiglo nite lights and glo switches so you will never lose your way in the dark. We have them in the bathrooms too! When you get up in the middle of the night no need to blind yourself by turning on the vanity lights! During winter storms power outages are common. We even have emergency lighting for the living room and hallway for your added safety. We also may be =one of the few vacation homes with two fire extinguishers and five smoke alarms. We remind our guests that there is NO SMOKING in the Ripke Condo. If you must smoke outside please DO NOT throw your cigarette butts over our balcony railing!

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Very Impressed

Guest: Peter & Kay
Date of Stay: 03/15/08 Review Submitted: 02/23/10

Very impressed with the accommodation and location was excellent in respect of both skiing and apres-ski. Kitchen facilities were more than adequate although slightly bemused by the selection of plates, dishes and cups! Being English we missed not having a kettle and would have found some baking trays useful. Our only negative comments would be the erratic hours kept by the office, particularly at weekends; and following a problem with a toilet that overflowed when we arrived we were left to clean up ourselves and sort out the problem. Despite this it was a very enjoyable holiday and we will definatly recommend this condo to our friends and are considering revisiting ourselves. Homeowner Response: Dear Peter and Kay; In September, 2008 we switched condo management agencies to Tahoe Rental Connection. They are staffed 7 days a week and you will always reach a live person when you call during business hours! We also purchased a new supply of matching "green-band" dinnerware with matching cups. They complement the "hunter green" trim in the condo. We will keep our eclectic supply of large coffee mugs until they run out due to breakage or wear. We made a special trip to K-Mart to purchase a kettle and some baking trays for the condo. Our guests from England now may have their "afternoon tea"! We also fulfilled other requests for your baking tray, toaster oven and a pizza pan. And DO please enjoy our complimentary hot chocolate.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/08 Review Submitted: 03/14/08

Very impressed with the accommodation and location was excellent in respect of both skiing and apres-ski. Kitchen facilities were more than adequate although slightly bemused by the selection of plates, dishes and cups! Being English we missed not having a kettle and would have found some baking trays useful. Our only negative comments would be the erratic hours kept by the office, particularly at weekends; and following a problem with a toilet that overflowed when we arrived we were left to clean up ourselves and sort out the problem. Dispite this it was a very enjoyable holiday and we will definately recommend this condo to our friends and are considering revisiting ourselves.

Owner response:Dear Peter and Kay; In September, 2008 we switched condo management agencies to Tahoe Rental Connection. They are staffed 7 days a week and you will always reach a live person when you call during business hours! We also purchased a new supply of matching "green-band" dinnerware with matching cups. They complement the "hunter green" trim in the condo. We will keep our eclectic supply of large coffee mugs until they run out due to breakage or wear. We made a special trip to K-Mart to purchase a kettle and some baking trays for the condo. Our guests from England now may have their "afternoon tea"! We also fulfilled other requests for your baking tray, toaster oven and a pizza pan. And DO please enjoy our complimentary hot chocolate.

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"Everything We Needed"

Guest: Lisa
Date of Stay: 12/27/07 Review Submitted: 02/23/10

Hi Greg, we had a great time at the condo. It had everything we needed, was wonderfully maintained, and was a great deal for the area. The goodie bags in the office actually had some very useful stuff in them! We also enjoyed the hot tub after a long day of skiing at Heavenly. On the environmental side, looks like you've done a good job. Only problem with the CFLs is they don't throw out enough light with the thick dark shades. Once we took the shade off, I could read in bed so I'd just recommend some thinner shades. We didn't see a recycling bin in the garbage area so we took our recyclables home. Maybe curbside recycling isn't available up there in which case you could just ask people to consider bringing beverage plastics and cans home with them. Last thing, a coffee maker with an auto shutoff might help conserve some additional electricity. There's no light that tells you it's still on and I ended up leaving it on longer than I intended. Thanks again. I'm so glad I found you. Regards, Lisa

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/07 Review Submitted: 12/26/07

Hi Greg, we had a great time at the condo. It had everything we needed, was wonderfully maintained, and was a great deal for the area. The goodie bags in the office actually had some very useful stuff in them! We also enjoyed the hot tub after a long day of skiing at Heavenly. On the environmental side, looks like you've done a good job. Only problem with the CFLs is they don't throw out enough light with the thick dark shades. Once we took the shade off, I could read in bed so I'd just recommend some thinner shades. We didn't see a recycling bin in the garbage area so we took our recyclables home. Maybe curbside recycling isn't available up there in which case you could just ask people to consider bringing beverage plastics and cans home with them. Last thing, a coffee maker with an auto shutoff might help conserve some additional electricity. There's no light that tells you it's still on and I ended up leaving it on longer than I intended. Thanks again. I'm so glad I found you. Regards, Lisa

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"Conveniency"

Guest: Harold & Lorrie
Date of Stay: 07/21/07 Review Submitted: 02/23/10

We were really pleased at how convenient the condo was located to the grocery stores and also the state line, but most of all how clean, roomy and comfortable it was the only thing that we were sorry about is that we could only spent four days but next time hope to spend more time. It really did feel like home away from home.

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Guest: Harold&LorrieDenike (-)
Date of Stay: 07/21/07 Review Submitted: 07/21/07

We were really pleased at how convenient the condo was located to the grocery stores and also the state line, but most of all how clean, roomy and comfortable it was the only thing that we were sorry about is that we could only spent four days but next time hope to spend more time. It really did feel like home away from home. Harold and Lorrie DeNike

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"Savings!"

Guest: Steve
Date of Stay: 10/13/06 Review Submitted: 02/23/10

10/13/06 Positive Rating Greg and Penny Thank you for renting us your lovely and very comfortable Tahoe condo. We found your vacation home to be very spacious and well equipped. Your website mentioned your kitchen and bath remodel and I think you did a wonderful job on both. The finishes you selected and the hunter green trim color gives your place a woodsy feel. Renting your condo was so much nicer than staying at a hotel. Plus renting your home was a tremendous bargain; besides the low rate you offered we also saved a bunch of money by having a number of our meals in. We enjoyed our Tahoe vacation and I hope to make it back for another one soon. Maybe I’ll be able to rent your Tahoe home again someday. Thanks again.

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Guest: Steve Samuelson_HAC66286 (Placentia, Ca)
Date of Stay: 10/13/06 Review Submitted: 10/13/06

Greg and PennyThank you for renting us your lovely and very comfortable Tahoe condo. We found your vacation home to be very spacious and well equipped. Your website mentioned your kitchen and bath remodel and I think you did a wonderful job on both. The finishes you selected and the hunter green trim color gives your place a woodsy feel. Renting your condo was so much nicer than staying at a hotel. Plus renting your home was a tremendous bargain; besides the low rate you offered we also saved a bunch of money by having a number of our meals in.We enjoyed our Tahoe vacation and I hope to make it back for another one soon. Maybe I’ll be able to rent your Tahoe home again someday.Thanks again,Steve Samuelson

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Guest: Steve Samuelson_HAC66286 (Placentia, Ca)
Date of Stay: 10/01/06 Review Submitted: 10/12/06

Greg and Penny Thank you for renting us your lovely and very comfortable Tahoe condo. We found your vacation home to be very spacious and well equipped. Your website mentioned your kitchen and bath remodel and I think you did a wonderful job on both. The finishes you selected and the hunter green trim color gives your place a woodsy feel. Renting your condo was so much nicer than staying at a hotel. Plus renting your home was a tremendous bargain; besides the low rate you offered we also saved a bunch of money by having a number of our meals in. We enjoyed our Tahoe vacation and I hope to make it back for another one soon. Maybe I’ll be able to rent your Tahoe home again someday. Thanks again, Steve Samuelson

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"Great Location"

Guest: Susie
Date of Stay: 08/02/06 Review Submitted: 02/23/10

This was a great place to stay! Great location, great price, great owners. One thing i would advise is maybe bringing your own towels as the ones provided by Bavarian Village are kinda rough on the skin. We definitely hope to return again. Homeowner Response: Hi Susie! Yes, we listened to a number of guest concerns about the rough towels provided by our former managers in Bavarian Village. We replaced their linens with our own in September, 2008.

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Guest: Susie_HAC59157 (costa mesa, ca)
Date of Stay: 08/01/06 Review Submitted: 08/01/06

This was a great place to stay! Great location, great price, great owners. One thing i would advise is maybe bringing your own towels as the ones provided by Bavarian Village are kinda rough on the skin. We definitely hope to return again.

Owner response:Hi Susie! Yes, we listened to a number of guest concerns about the rough towels provided by our former managers in Bavarian Village. We replaced their linens with our own in September, 2008.

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"Great For Children"

Guest: Sheri
Date of Stay: 07/18/06 Review Submitted: 02/23/10

This is a great place to stay, and the price is very reasonable. We took our children on family vacation and stayed at the Ripke condo. The location, amenities, decor, and new updates to the condo make it perfect for a couple to get away, or a family vacation. We want to go back and plan far enough in advance to take advantage of this place again.

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Guest: S. Pennington (Earlsboro, OK)
Date of Stay: 07/01/06 Review Submitted: 07/17/06

This is a great place to stay, and the price is very reasonable. We took our children on family vacation and stayed at the Ripke condo. The location, ammenities, decor, and new updates to the condo make it perfect for a couple to get away, or a family vacation. We want to go back and plan far enough in advance to take advantage of this place again.

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"Pleasantly Surprised"

Guest: Amy
Date of Stay: 06/16/06 Review Submitted: 02/23/10

We were pleasantly surprised when we stayed in this condo. Not only was the condo spacious, clean, comfortable, newly remodeled and nicely decorated, the management personnel were very friendly and helpful. I'm going to refer this condo to all friends and family that stay in Tahoe. It was nice to get away from the casino scene. The area the condo is in is so quiet, peaceful with squirrels running around. We also used the pool and spa close by, and both of those were very clean.

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Guest: Amy Peters (Salt Lake City, UT)
Date of Stay: 06/01/06 Review Submitted: 06/15/06

We were pleasantly surprised when we stayed in this condo. Not only was the condo spacious, clean, comfortable, newly remodeled and nicely decorated, the management personnnel were very friendly and helpful. I'm going to refer this condo to all friends and family that stay in Tahoe. It was nice to get away from the casino scene. The area the condo is in is so quiet, peaceful with squirrels running around. We also used the pool and spa close by, and both of those were very clean.

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Guest: Dana_HAC41467 (Not Specified)
Date of Stay: 12/01/05 Review Submitted: 12/18/05

This property is absolutely beautiful. The views and warmth make for a wonderful vacation! The owners have gone the extra mile to ensure comfort. I would make this place a repeat get-away spot. Thank you!

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"Location, location!"

Guest: Roger
Date of Stay: 08/19/03 Review Submitted: 02/23/10

The location of the condo was just right. Slightly away from the main street and nicely located in the trees. A short walk from the Lake and a short bus or car ride to Heavenly and the Casinos. The laundry was useful but could do with having machines that accept $1.00 bills as finding 4 quarters for every wash was not easy. The pool was nice as was the hot tub. I would highly recommend this property and would willingly visit again.

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Guest: Roger Hannaford (United Kingdom)
Date of Stay: 08/01/03 Review Submitted: 08/18/03

The location of the condo was just right. Slightly away from the main street and nicely located in the trees. A short walk from the Lake and a short bus or car ride to Heavenly and the Casinos. The laundry was useful but could do with having machines that accept $1.00 bills as finding 4 quarters for every wash was not easy. The pool was nice as was the hot tub. I would highly recommend this property and would willingly visit again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/03 Review Submitted: 02/16/03

Condo was in a great location. Five-minute drive to Heavenly's California base. Casino shuttle and Heavenly shuttle were convenient. Only negatives were that regulating the temperature in the condo was difficult to regulate due to pre-programmed digital thermostat, and one of the bathrooms doesn't lock. Kitchen was adequate, and bedrooms were comfortable. I suggest bringing personal towels as those provided are a bit old and small. Onsite laundry facilities were convenient and outdoor hot tub was nice. I would rent it again, and recommend it for those considering visiting the area.

Owner response:We absolutely listen to our guest's concerns. Our thermostatt is now set on "manual" and we now have our own linens in the condo. Our new towels are now plush and soft and we ask our guests to take good care of them. When we replaced our linens we also changed out all of our door knobs, including the bathroom locks with brushed nickel to match our faucets.

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