The most unique vacation home on the lake! Historic charm, fabulous setting.
Location: Tahoma, Lake Tahoe West Shore CA, Lake Tahoe California, California, USA (Tahoe City - 12 minutes. Reno Airport - 70 minutes) View Map
Accommodations: House, Apartment, 2 Cabins, 6 Bedrooms + Den, 3 Baths (Sleeps 16-18)
25% Discount for Thanksgiving!
Perfect for families or groups. Enjoy a glorious lakeside setting with 120 feet of lakefront and a big lakeside deck for splendid outdoor living. With spacious private grounds on a beautiful West Shore point, the historic 1910 Tahoma Boathouse offers sunrise to sunset panoramic views over vast Lake Tahoe. A lovely early Tahoe home, it offers a unique experience blending luxury, historic charm and lakeside living. Far from the main road, no traffic noise will intrude. Just steps from the lake a huge hot tub seats 8 people. Two buoys.
Live the early Tahoe glory days of the teens and twenties! The boathouse was part of one of Lake Tahoe's earliest estates, constructed beginning in 1906. Authentic antique details and decor embellish the original wood paneling on all walls and ceilings throughout the house, with a tasteful mix of antiques and fresh furnishings. Stone, oak, cherry, and newly carpeted floors; four antique wood stoves. The home has lots of space with several view-filled living areas, a large country kitchen/dining room, and the wrap-around deck on the upper level; and three bedrooms and an attached 1 bedroom apartment on the lower level. Two rustic cabins are included in summer, closed in winter.
Spacious forested grounds with outdoor stone fireplace, patio and ping-pong table, level lakeside lawn, and a sand beach give lots of areas for playing and conversing. Relax on chaises on the lakeside terrace above the beach. Gas and charcoal grills for outdoor cooking are on the lakeside deck. Play badminton in a forest clearing and croquet on the lakeside lawn. Feed the ducks and geese from the historic boat ramp that slants into the water.
Appropriate for discerning guests who will appreciate the historic charm of the home. Completely updated with thermal pane windows, insulation, natural gas baseboard heat, and tasty local well water, the house is fully equipped for gracious entertaining. The property is accessed via a narrow lane a block off the main road. The long paved driveway and grounds offer plenty of parking.
Leave your cars--our guests love the short walk to the country market with its great deli sandwiches, groceries and wine selection. You'll find a pizzeria, coffee bar, post office, video shop, kayak rentals, and two nice restaurants in the neighborhood. Hike and bike on trails leading to Sugar Pine Point and Emerald Bay state parks with beaches, national forest, Desolation Wilderness. A meandering paved bike path makes its way along the shore to Tahoe City, down the Truckee River all the way to Squaw Valley. One mile from Homewood Mountain Ski Resort--for fun family skiing with great lake views. Launch your boats in Homewood, and water ski in the calm waters of the west shore.
A neighboring house is under construction 150 feet away, uphill from the Boathouse. Varying noise during the work week from 8-5, Mon to Fri noon. The house exterior is due to be finished by April 2010, with quieter interior work thereafter. We are offering discounted rates this winter.
Accommodations:
Lakeside master with cal-king bed opens to shore ten feet away.
Second bedroom has queen bed and window seat looking out to the lake.
Children's room has two curtained youth captain's bunks and a bunk bed with two twins.
Upstairs den has queen sleeper sofa that sleeps 2 more.
Attached "Captain's Quarters" apartment with queen bed, queen sleeper in lakeside den, bathroom, kitchen, own entrance through house or from outside.
Two small rustic summer cabins (no baths): one with two bunk beds (sleeps 4 singles) and one with full bed.
All beds have firm mattresses with down pillows and duvets, and fine quality 100% cotton sheets. Robes & towels are provided.
3 bathrooms: full bath with tub & shower upstairs, one with shower in downstairs bedroom wing, one with shower in Captain's Quarters.
Summary of beds: Beds hold up to 10 in winter, 16 in summer when cabins are open, plus 4 in 2 sofa sleepers in two dens.
Main house: 1 cal-king, 1 queen, 4 twins in 3 bedrooms. 1 queen sleeper in den. 2 bathrooms.
Attached apartment: 1 queen in bedroom, 1 queen sleeper in living room. 1 bathroom.
Cabin: The former tack house, the Sentry House has 1 full bed.
Cabin: The old ice house, Adam's house has 2 bunkbeds with 4 twins.
Remarks from our guests:
--We love your place! It was our first time in Tahoe and this property really made it a memorable stay. Not only the charm and comfort of your home, but the excellent location and outdoor facilities. We spent many luxurious hours in the hot tub and enjoyed the lakefront and stone fireplace so much! We had some people over that come to Tahoe regularly and they want to stay here the next time they come. Thanks for all of your help with our plans and for the memories!
--We were all so impressed with how thoughtfully the house was stocked with anything that we needed...My daughter's highlight was learning to do the monkey bars (above the captain's beds) all by herself...It was very comfortable and easy to be all together in your beautiful home. You have a spectacular place and we all feel blessed to have experienced being here.
--Another wonderful vacation...It must give you such satisfaction that so many lucky people enjoy this place...It's truly a dream vacation. The highlight of this year was seeing a big beautiful brown bear...Thank you for sharing.
(From a repeat guest)
--We were here to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our mother and father...we all enjoyed the warmth and coziness of this lovely home. We enjoyed the view, we enjoyed the hot tub, we even enjoyed the big bear that walked through the property on the day before we left! How wonderful it was to be in such a beautiful place for such a wonderful week....Your home is part of a memory that will live with all of us forever.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: New hi-efficiency 4.5 cu ft
- Dryer (2)
- Linens Provided: Quality cotton sheets, down duvets and pillows, bath and hot tub towels, robes
- Off Street Parking: Lots of parking.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Boat trailer parking on site.
- Gas Fireplace: In Captain's Quarters, gas flamed old fashioned black stove.
- Wood Fireplace: Huge outdoor stone fireplace with firewood
- Wood Stove (4) : 4 antique wood stoves with firewood
- Beds
- King Bed: California King in lakeside master bedroom
- Queen Bed (2) : 1 Queen in window seat bedroom, and 1 Queen in Captain's Quarters bedroom
- Double Bed: Double bed in summer cabin
- Bunk Bed (3) : 1 bunk bed in children's room, and 2 in second summer cabin
- Child Bed (2) : Foot to foot captain's beds in children's room, with monkey bars above them and curtains.
- Convertible Bed (2) : Queen sleeper sofa in upstairs den and queen sleeper sofa in Captain's Quarters den
- Crib: 1 Pak 'n Play
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Satellite TV
- DVD (2)
- VCR (2)
- Video Library (2) : Videos and DVDs in living room, downstairs den, and also at walk-to rental store
- CD Player (2)
- Stereo System (2)
- Music Library (2) : CDs, videos, DVDs
- Private Hot Tub: Huge 8 foot luxury spa, sheltered outdoors near lake
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2)
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Fully equipped
- Refrigerator (2)
- Dishwasher (2)
- Microwave (2)
- Ice Maker (2)
- Catering Available: Referrals available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (4) : Lakeside deck wraps around house. Hillside deck with sheltered sitting area. Stone patio with huge outdoor stone fireplace. Lawn along lakefront. Lakeside terraces with lounge chairs. Beach.
- View/Location
- Beachfront: Wide sand beach when lake level is low, sandy play area when water is high. Lake is currently very low.
- Lakefront: Lakeside lawn and stone terraces with chaise lounges, sandy beaches. Stone steps into lake and sand beach. Buoy. Boat ramp for walking into lake and pulling up kayaks or other light watercraft.
- Communications
- Telephone (6)
- Broadband Internet: DSL
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Free
- Other Amenities
- 8 foot luxury hot tub on sheltered deck with lake view, Lakefront 120 feet, sandy beach and lake bottom, lakeside terrace with chaises, lakeside lawn, fabulous flower-filled wraparound deck over the lake, 2 buoys for guests, original outdoor stone fireplace and patio, summer ping-pong table and badminton net, 4 antique woodstoves, firewood provided, antique early Tahoe furnishings, new sofas and firm beds, 2 phone lines with answering/fax machine, 2 satellite TVs, 2 VCR/DVDs, 2 stereo/CDs, wireless DSL, fully equipped big country kitchen/dining room with microwave & dishwasher, china & flatware & glasses & table linens for 18, washer & dryer in laundry room, luxury linens (down comforters, cotton sheets, towels) & robes & hairdryers provided, Webber gas grill & charcoal BBQ, Two rustic cabins included in summer rentals, Private 1 bedroom lakeside apartment with gas log iron stove, kitchen, deck also available, games, Massage therapist will come to house.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Due to proximity to water and lack of fenced yard.
- Kid Friendly: Monkey bars in kids bedroom, toys, games, books, skittles, bike riding on quiet lane, outdoor ping pong, badminton, croquet.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Outside only.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Basking in the panoramic views of Lake Tahoe! Swim in the lake and warm up in the hot tub, Enjoy a massage after your soak, Rent a kayak locally or a power boat nearby, Water ski in the calm waters of the west shore, explore Sugar Pine Point State Park with Tennis Courts and Beach, Paved bike trails go south to Sugar Pine Point and north around the lake, Get a picnic at the deli--big delicious sandwiches--and take off for a great Tahoe day!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
25% discount on THANKSGIVING = $675 per night. 4 nt minimum. WINTER 2009 HOLIDAYS:
house w/apt $6,300/wk, $900 per nt. 7 nt min: CHRISTMAS WK 12/15-12/26; NEW
YEAR WK 12/27-1/9 House with apt only. Summer cabins not available in winter.
2009-10 WINTER 11/1-12/14,1/10-4/15/3 nt min: $700/n, $4,500 week,
House & Apt sleep 10 in beds. References may be required.
2010 SUMMER: 7 night min for house,apt & cabins,$9,500 week. Wedding rates inquire
Deposit of 1/2 rent due in 7 days. Full payment due 60 days prior to occupancy.
Damage Deposit $2000. Cleaning $350/wk house,$150 apt,$150 cabins. 10% CA Tax.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Historic Lakefront Estate!4 BR Home,2 Cabins,Hot Tub,Weddings
Year Purchased: 1963
Why the Owner Chose Tahoma
One of only a few remaining original boathouses at Tahoe, the property was purchased by Kristen's mother in 1963. Kristen grew up helping with its restoration, and Kristen and Steve have continued improving the place with love and great attention to detail. Flower gardens embellish the exquisite lakeside setting, and give us gardening pleasure. We love sailing and boating on the lake, and enjoy barbecuing and dining on our lakeside deck, a lovelier setting than any restaurant on the lake. Fabulous sunsets and starry skies make for romantic evenings listening to the water lapping the shore. Roasting marshmallows in the grand old stone fireplace is a family tradition. Our ancestors began summering at Lake Tahoe in the early 1900's, and Tahoe time continues to be an important part of our lives. Since we have active lives in Santa Fe (and another historic vacation rental there), we enjoy sharing our treasured Tahoe haven with guests who appreciate its unique early Tahoe charm.
Great deli sandwiches, well-stocked grocery store with extensive wine dept.
Owner's Map of Tahoma
Owners Kristen and Steve Flance love boating at the lake, shown here at the helm of the classic Thunderbird. They live in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where they share their home with Yogi & Bear, their Bernese Mountain Dogs. Steve, a native of St. Louis, has many years of experience designing communities, and recently completed the Hills and Villas at Bishops Lodge, a lovely resort community above the historic lodge. He has managed the development of major hotel properties in Santa Fe. Kristen has been in advertising sales with the state magazine, New Mexico Magazine, for many years, and she manages both of their vacation rental properties. She is a 5th generation Californian whose son Adam also grew up spending summers at the lake with his grandmother, Carolyn Hecathorn, who bought the Boathouse in 1963. Daughter Hannah was married at the Boathouse in 2006, in a splendid ceremony by the lake. They enjoy sailing vacations, including bare boating in the Caribbean, and love spending time at their Tahoe haven.
Property Photos
- The most unique vacation home on the lake! Historic charm, fabulous setting. - Lake Tahoe/West Shore/Tahoma, CA - California Vacation Rental Homes
- Old boat ramp, lakeside lawn, terraces, beach. 2 buoys for guests' boats. - Lake Tahoe/West Shore/Tahoma, CA - California Vacation Rental Homes
- Panoramic view from big deck with gas grill, 2 dining tables, seating up to 20 - Lake Tahoe/West Shore/Tahoma, CA - California Vacation Rental Homes
- Deck wraps around the front of the house and a huge sugarpine tree.
- Relax! Huge 8 foot hot tub seats up to 8 people. Lakeview hammock too.
- Lakeside terraces with chaises and beach chairs. 120 feet of lakefront. 2 buoys
- Gracious lakeside lawn. Flower gardens and stone paths throughout the property
- Perfect location on West Shore point gives all day sun all season long.
- Wonderful outdoor stone fireplace and patio, cedar furniture, lake views too.
- Play ping pong. 2 summer cabins are great for kids. Forested 1/2 acre to play on
- Swing in the forest looks over lake. Outdoor fireplace is above it.
- Living Room with comfy leather sofas, recliner, antique wood stove. SatelliteTV
- Living room opens to sun room. Panoramic views from sunrise to sunset to night.
- Den opens to sunroom and living room. Queen sleeper sofa. Free Wifi DSL.
- Dining table seats 10, breakfast bar seats 3. Lake views, opens to lakeside deck
- Children's table, cookstove. All wood paneling. Oak floors in living areas.
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