Vacation Rentals by Owner

Home away from home

Guest: Mary T. (Sydney, NSW, Australia)
Date of Stay: 10/17/11 Review Submitted: 10/28/11

We stayed here with two other friends mid way through a Californian road trip. After a lot of driving and sightseeing in both Death Valley and Yosemite National Parks we were so happy to spend a couple of days in this lovely convenient home, cooking delicious meals, catching up on laundry etc. The house is large and comfortable offering plenty of privacy to all of us, as well as a fantastic open plan living, cooking and dining area upstairs for when we wanted to socialise. The neighbourhood is very quiet and pretty. We also enjoyed some lovely scenic drives and walks around the southern end of the lake. Marsha was a pleasure to deal with at all times. We are from Sydney, Australia - and Marsha even made the trip to the house on our check out day to return our security deposit in cash/in person as we don't have a US bank account. Now that's service! We would recommend this place to friends and family without hesitation.

Owner response:Thank you for your review. I remember what it is like to run out of local currency in a foreign country and so I decided an immediate cash payment for the refund of the security deposit was in order. You were some of my most thoughtful guests and I appreciate your kind care of our home. I hope the rest of your visit to America was safe and pleasant and I hope to say hello to you in Syndney one day.

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

Great vacation home for groups/families

Guest: Jenn W. (Littleton, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 08/10/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

We stayed in this house two weeks ago for a long weekend and it was wonderful. Everything was very clean and appeared just as in the pictures. We had a group of 8 adults and 1 baby and the house was spacious enough to accommodate us all comfortably. In particular, we found the hot tub and the dock to be great amenities, and we enjoyed making meals in the well-equipped kitchen. We would be happy to return to this home anytime. (I should also note that the owner was very prompt and courteous in her communications with us and fulfilled our expectations according to what was laid out in the rental agreement.)

Owner response:The home's furnishings were placed with the needs of guests in mind. We aim to please the most discerning clients and we are happy that we met your expectations. The baby crib (with bedding), playpen, and highchair are not often needed but when they are we want them available and clean. The storage pier cabinets next to the beds keep the bedrooms spacious while allowing for ample guest storage and the recliners hidden within the sectional sofa get rave reviews. The swivel rocker is always appreciated by both baby and mom. My primary management goals are to be available immediately for clients via, phone fax, or email and to correct any problem quickly. Thank you for the unrequested review.

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

Ideal vacation spot!

Guest: Veronica G.
Date of Stay: 06/22/11 Review Submitted: 07/03/11

My family and I stayed at here for 5 days and wish we'd planned for a longer vacation. The house has everything you could need or want. The location is great and having a pool table and hot tub on site ensured that everyone was entertained and had something to do. I loved that the family room was connected to the kitchen and dining area. Everyone was able to socialize and no one felt excluded while preparing dinner. Also, we had a young child in our group and the home already had a great high chair, portable crip and pack-in-play available for use. It was so nice not to have to lug those items with us in the car. I have no complaints and can't wait to stay there again for our summer vacation next year!

Owner response:Thank you for your kind words; we loved having you there and were so happy to provide the crib, highchair, and playpen (moms are supposed to go on vacation, too!)

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

Memorable Family Vacation

Guest: Isa (Miami)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 06/21/11

This was a true home away from home, with all the conveniences of home. The kitchen is very well equipped with double the dishes and all the kitchen equipment you may need if cooking is your thing. Should you want to go out for dinner you are only minutes from restaurants and/or a bike ride away from the best ice cream at the end of the Richardson Camp Trail which is a beautiful trial at one of the entrances to Tahoe Keys. A short ten minute ride away is Emerald Bay with breath taking views and beautiful walking trial to the beach and Vikingholm castle which is being restored and are the park is now offering tours. We very much recommend this home for your next family vacation and/or get away it offers everything you may need with a covenient floor plan, a pool table, jacuzzi with a great location for quiet rest, yet only minutes from restaurants, walking trails, beatiful scenaries, shopping and even casinos. Thank you Marsha for sharing your Home with our Family

Owner response:Thank you for the kind words; we sincerely try to please our guests and to know it is appreciated feels wonderful! It was nice to have you back after 4 years. Though we realize Tahoe is a long, long way from Miami, we hope you will be able to come back again very soon.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Excellent house with everything you will ever need included!

Guest: Natasha (Pacifica)
Date of Stay: 01/14/11 Review Submitted: 02/02/11

We absolutely loved renting this house. It is super clean (no dusty carpets and corners!), well taken care off and has everything you might need during your stay. We took a family trip to Tahoe and the whole family enjoyed the spacious, bright bedrooms, comfortable beds, crispy clean bedding and towels. There was a pool table that we all took advantage of at least a few times a day and a pre-heated (!), ready to use hot tub. The hot tub was an awesome treat after an entire day in the snow and cold. The house is very bright and airy, and there are little balconies you can sit out on and enjoy the view. The transaction with Marsha was flawless. She stayed on top of all the e-mails, returned all my phone calls and never complained about the amount of questions and changes I had. We are looking forward to rent again. Thank you, Marsha!!

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

Great house for a getaway

Guest: Ralph (Fresno, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/02/10 Review Submitted: 09/09/10

We enjoyed this house with our family for our Son's 21st birthday. Great location to be near the casino action but also near the lake and beautiful surroundings. The pool table and spa were fun for everyone. The home is in a quiet neighborhood but is still close to everything. The kitchen was well stocked and was a great home away from home for a few days. We would not hesitate to experience this property again.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, sightseeing.

Great place for a getaway!

Guest: Ralph (Fresno, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/02/10 Review Submitted: 09/09/10

We enjoyed this home with our family for our Son's 21st birthday. What a great spot to be near the casino action but also next to the beautiful lake and surroundings. The home was very comfortable in a quiet neighborhood. The pool table downstairs was a lot of fun for everyone. The kitchen was well stocked and was a home away from home for a few days. We would not hesitate to experience this property again.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, sightseeing.

Lovely Home

Guest: OU812 Productions (Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 12/31/09 Review Submitted: 01/17/10

This was a warm and 'homey' atmosphere that served as a perfect location for a quiet and enjoyable New Years. The home was clean, practical, with comfortable beds and furniture. The house is located close enough to all the fun of South Lake Tahoe but you are also a few miles away from the traffic and craziness. Would rent again in a heartbeat.

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

Wonderful, restful get-away!

Guest: Peace & Joy (San Ramon, Ca US)
Date of Stay: 06/15/09 Review Submitted: 06/23/09

Wow! Great place to relax with our family! Keys Marina Restaurant, Camp Richardson Restaurant, and Scusi Italian were just some of our most favorite Restaurants. We will definitely come again. Thank you Owners for sharing your beautiful home.

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

Super Vacation

Guest: george b. (las vegas nv)
Date of Stay: 04/12/09 Review Submitted: 04/25/09

We really enjoyed our stay in this home. It was very clean, spacious and comfortable. There were 5 of us and we did a little gambling and went to a few shows. The rest of the time, we mostly relaxed in the home. Everything was very convenient and the neighborhood was very pretty and we felt very safe. Every morning we enjoyed the view of the lake as we drank our coffee and ate breakfast. (The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking which we enjoyed because we don't have time to do it at home!) It was so relaxing to see the clear blue sky. We really didn't want to go back home! We would definitely recommend this home and plan to come back here again.

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

Wonderful Vacation

Guest: Sandra G. (las vegas nevada)
Date of Stay: 05/19/08 Review Submitted: 12/06/08

We stayed in this home on three different occasions and will always stay there when we visit Lake Tahoe. The home was very roomy and had EVERYTHING we needed for being away from home. The home was very clean and the owners were very nice and responded quickly when we made our reservations.. We had no problems with anything broken or not working, something we always experience in other homes. Shopping, gambling, and skiing were easy to get to. When we stayed in the summer, the lake was right there. We would recommend this home to anyone visiting Lake Tahoe.

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