Vacation Rentals by Owner

Perfect Retreat House

Guest: RAM (L.A.)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

The house was perfect! Minutes away from the beach, stores and restaurants. It is exactly as pictured on their listing. This is our first trip to Lake Tahoe and the owner was kind enough to let us rent their house on labor day weekend. Very helpful and accommodating. The kids were expecting the Wii console to be present, but it was not there when we arrived (as they brought a lot games and extra controllers). But we're not there to play video games anyways. =) We all had a good time riding our bikes around and by the trails. The house is very spacious and peaceful. Our group loved it! Thanks again for making our first trip memorable. We look forward to go back winter season. Will recommend to everybody!

Owner response:Thank you so much for the kind words and it was a pleasure to have you! You are right about the Wii console. After several years of use it recently had to be retired. We have since changed the profile to exclude. We look forward to having you back!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Perfect Family Retreat

Guest: Wendy (Fair Oaks, California USA)
Date of Stay: 02/04/11 Review Submitted: 02/24/11

We loved this place. My husband I gave our children and grandchildren a weekend in Tahoe as a Christmas gift. ( It was perfect for our large group 10 adults 2 kids.) The cabin is absolutely beautiful--close to stores, restaurants and the lake. The downstairs apartment was perfect for young adults. We have always had a problem finding a balance between quiet for the older folks and ability for the younger ones to have their noise, music, television, Not this time-- we kept the lovely living room area with fireplace for talking and board games-- downstairs for ping-pong, music, hot tubbing, etc. Kids loved playing in the snow outside the back door. We intend to return in the summer. We also really appreciated that the owners allowed us to stay past the usual check-out time on Super Bowl Sunday so we could watch the game. Highly recommended.

Owner response:Thank you for your kind words. We look forward to having you back!

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

Spacious and convenient!

Guest: MarieAnn (San Carlos, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/06/11 Review Submitted: 01/11/11

We loved this house. It was exactly as it is pictured. So much space for our family gathering (11 people) PLUS they allow pets! We finally got to take our 10 year old doggy to the snow! The location was perfect for skiing at Diamond Peak for our beginner boys (5 and 8 years old), up Mt Rose Hwy was a perfect spot for sledding while the others in our party went to empty their pockets at the Hyatt's casino. Though the Wii didn't work (bummer because we brought up a lot of games) and the boys were forbidden to play with the ping pong table because that porch is not insulated, we had a fabulous time being together with plenty of space to also have your own private time. Great price, too! I have bookmarked it for future stays.... Just make sure you read the entire package info that they email so you can remember to bring your own shampoo, soap, toilet paper, paper towels, etc.

Owner response:Thanks so much MarieAnn. The Wii seems to have succumbed to 3 years of guests(maybe Xbox now) and that uninsulated enclosed porch area can get cold! We look forward to having you back!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.

Our group loved it

Guest: David from L.A. (Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 08/27/10 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

The owner was very helpful and made our first trip to Incline Village really enjoyable. The house was fantastic. It was roomy, clean and a great layout for our group of 12 adults. It allowed us to either relax in the living room with its great view or explore all the wonderful nearby trails and beaches. We had a B-B-Q every night on the large deck while listening to the sounds of the rushing stream. We didn't want to leave! We will be back next summer for sure.

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

Exceeded Expectations

Guest: MaryAnn (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 08/20/10 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

Great place and we were surprised we got so much for the money. The home is super clean and the furniture is newer. Unbelievable forest and creek views as you enter the home. House was multi-level so it accomodated our large group well. Owner was always available by phone to answer some questions we had and made several great suggestions for our long weekend. We will definitely book again!

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

Peaceful & Spacious Home

Guest: Wolfe Family (Gresham, OR)
Date of Stay: 08/11/10 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

Our family loved the recent stay at your property! It was spacious, peaceful and very clean. The separate "apartment" was perfect for our older kids. Everything was close by and the owners were very helpful with information about Lake Tahoe. Beach passes were already on reserve when we arrived, all we had to do was pick them up. We were looking for a relaxing family getaway and that's exactly what we got!

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

Property Not As Advertised

Guest: Guest (San Luis Obispo, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/23/10 Review Submitted: 07/15/10

The property had no internet connection, something we needed and had been promised on the VRBO advertisement. A phone call to the owner did not help. Kitchen towels had supposedly been supplied, but there was only one. We had to buy more. The kids' room had a broken blind hanging askew. It looked like a slum dwelling. The patio was pretty much unusable, as there were no cushions for outdoor furniture, no tablecloth for the cold metal table. Skimpy supply of bedding, pillows, blankets. No way the bedding supplied would be enough for 17 guests. It was enough for 12, but barely. The den has no door or curtain for privacy. It is pretty much unusable as a bedroom.

Owner response:Problems corrected immediately We did have problems with the Internet and AT&T told us there was no problem with the router. We apologized and directed the guest to use the wifi at Starbucks 3 minutes away. We immediately flew up to the home and corrected the problem and reviewed all issues. The den was never advertised as a private bedroom yet we do have 4 private bedrooms. We routinely direct our house manager to stock 2 dish towels.The curtain cord in the bedroom had been broken by a previous guest and has been replaced. One side of the blinds was askew by only a few inches. We have never advertised tablecloths for our outside furniture. We love our home and all previous guests have shared our sentiments. Please see the other reviews for a balanced opinions of our great home. All furniture is newer and we continue to improve upon the property. We are pleased when people enjoy our home as much as we do yet always look for ways to make our guests stay a wonderful and memorable experience. We have many return guests and this is our highest compliment.

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Guest: Van Doren
Date of Stay: 03/10/10 Review Submitted: 04/08/10

We had a wonderful stay in your beautiful home. We were a group of 15 family members up for our son's wedding. We came from CA, OR, and WA, and we were so happy to have a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere to gather in. Your home made for some beautiful pictures of our family gathering, memories to hold forever. We greatly appreciate you sharing your home with us. Thank you. Charles and Vivian Van Doren

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Guest: The Wright Family2 (Montpelier, Idaho)
Date of Stay: 06/15/09 Review Submitted: 06/15/09

We loved our stay in your home. There were 18 of us and there was plenty of room for everyone. We were so sad to leave and we hope to be able to return sometime soon. Thank you!

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Guest: Rebecca34 (SF, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/20/09 Review Submitted: 03/20/09

This year was the 4th annual trip for my large group of friends to Tahoe- and was one of the best. The house had enough space for everyone to sleep comfortably, hang out in a common space and all eat together in the dining room for dinner. The location also worked very well for our daytime skiing. Beautiful house, great location. Would definitely stay here again! :)

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Guest: Elizabeth Minick (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/27/09 Review Submitted: 02/27/09

We had a wonderful time in this home. It is perfect for multiple families to share, as the different levels provide great space and privacy for all. It is conveniently located to great restaurants, beaches and ski resorts. We would definitely rent this home again.

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/09 Review Submitted: 01/13/09

Great house. Plenty of room for multiple families. It's close to skiing, restaurants, etc. We loved it and will be back next year.

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/18/08

A large group of us were looking for a central, well- equipped home to stay in for the 4th of July. This turned out to be the perfect place!! The owner was very accommodating and easy to work with. It is a beautiful home with plenty of room for lots of people. The house was clean and ready for us upon arrival. We spent a lot of time on the sunny deck and in the living room. It's in a great location, just a few minutes from the beach and great restaurants and casinos. We will definitely stay here again!

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