Location: Soda Springs, Gold Country & High Sierra, California, USA (Near Truckee, 2.5 Hour Drive from Sf Off I-80)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3 Baths (Sleeps 12-15)
Keywords: House
WELCOME TO THE LODGEPOLE PINE HOUSE, A BEAUTIFUL FOUR SEASON RETREAT FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURERS, NATURE LOVERS, AND DESIGN ENTHUSIASTS.
This brand new ecologically-designed home in the Serene Lakes community backs up to a nature reserve open to cross country skiing, hiking and biking and is a five minute walk from beautiful Lake Serena and Lake Dulzura. The home incorporates natural building materials and incredible detailing in a rustic and modern style. The owner/ architect designed the house to embrace the outdoors with generous porches adjoining most rooms and with windows framing the surrounding pine forest. Bird watch and stargaze from the house.
WINTER RECREATION: Downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, iceskating, snowshoeing, sledding. Cross country ski directly to Royal Gorge, the largest Nordic ski resort in the country. Less than a 10 minute drive to excellent downhill Sugar Bowl, Boreal Ridge, Soda Springs, Donner Ski Ranch. NorthStar, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Tahoe Donner are nearby.
SPRING: Still some snow pack for skiing and snowshoeing. Perfect weather for road biking before the heat of summer. Find quiet solitude in the low tourist season.
SUMMER: Road and Mountain Biking, swimming, hiking, kayaking and sailing, catch and release fishing at Serene Lakes. Great show of wildflowers. Wine festivals, Tahoe Music Festival, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Outdoor film showings at Squaw Valley and Truckee. The Owner’s Association beach at Serene Lakes is great for kid’s and adults.
FALL: Wonderful fall color. Biking, hiking, boating. Find quiet solitude in the low tourist season. Nevada County Fair. Tahoe Sierra Centruy Bike Ride. Lake Tahoe Marathon. Truckee Renaissance Faire. Golf Classic at Truckee.
LOCAL HISTORY: Explore nearby Donner Lake (where the famous Donner Party was stranded for the winter of 1846) and Lake Tahoe areas. Visit historic truckee for shopping, good eats, and winter sport rentals.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : bring your own beach towels
- Garage : for 1 car
- Off Street Parking : 5 parking spaces in driveway
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed (4)
- Twin/Single Bed (4)
- Convertible Bed (3) : Queen size air matress, 2 twin size futons
- Entertainment
- Sauna
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : DVD player with monitor
- DVD
- Video Library : some DVD's
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : commercial gas stove. We love to cook and it shows!
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Balcony (4) : adjoining most rooms
- View/Location
- Ski-Out : (Royal Gorge)
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- recreational equipment available for guests: bikes, kayaks, snowshoes.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Pet deposit required.
- Kid Friendly : we have board games and puzzles
- Smoking Not Allowed : You are free to smoke outside on the property.
- Activities
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Full library including fiction, local history and nature guidebooks.
Rate Details (In Dollars)
2 night minimum, full payment is required upon reservation
$500/night weekends and holidays
$400/night weekdays
Non Holiday .. $2600/week
Holiday ...... $3000/week
$500 security deposit + $100 pet security deposit(refundable)
$200 cleaning fee (non refundable)
10% County Occupancy Tax
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- South Elevation - Soda Springs Vacation House near Donner Lake
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- West Elevation - Soda Springs Vacation House near Donner Lake
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- Great room looking to kitchen - Soda Springs Vacation House near Donner Lake
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- The White Pine Loft
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- Kitchen
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- The Red Fir Master Bedroom
Traveler Reviews (7)
Fantastic summer get-away!
Guest: David
(San Francisco, CA )
Date of Stay: 09/10/10
Review Submitted: 09/13/10
We rented the Lodgepole Pine House with a group of 11 and it was perfect. It's very modern, clean, and comfortable, and extremely well thought out. It's hard to beat heated bathroom floors. We had 11 adults and 2 dogs and at no time did we feel cramped. We were in town to hike, mountain bike, and paddle on the lake and the house was a perfect launching spot for our adventures. Having a driveway that fit 5 cars was an added bonus. The architect thought this one through carefully and it shows. We'll definitely return in the future if our plans bring us back to Serene Lakes.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, families with teenagers.
Guest: caitlin mitchell-dayton
(oakland CA)
Date of Stay: 03/16/10
Review Submitted: 03/16/10
Wow, I'm almost speechless, Lodgepole Pine is so amazingly spacious, quiet, beautful. The big rush of space, the glowing pine boards, the outside piercing the veil of the inside, the rustic chunks of still-almost-tree holding up various household things, the feel of silk smooth pebbles on the bath floors- you have created a real oasis that does justice to its breathtaking surroundings. Open & airy by day, cosy & snug by night. Thanks for letting us share this. On Monday Alfie learned to ski- in the same place (Soda Springs) & at the same age Peter did, with his dad. Love that historical continuity- it's in short supply on my side of the family. Hope to return and see this beauty in many other seasons. Caitlin. Peter & Alfie
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Guest: Lorette
(SF, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/29/09
Review Submitted: 06/29/09
My husband & I had a wonderful time at the Lodgepole House! I would definitely suggest it to all those who want a comfortable and family-oriented yet stylish stay in the mountains. It's great for a group of people or an intimate gathering. We cooked some great meals in a well-organized kitchen, slept well in fine beds, walked from the house & swam in the lake, also walked from the house on a long wildflower hike. I loved the outdoor shower as well as the indoor ones - had to try each one... I'll make it a point to return in other seasons as well. Thanks!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/10/09
Review Submitted: 02/10/09
I had a crowd of people here for my thirtieth birthday and we cooked every morning and evening in the beautiful (well-stocked, user-friendly) kitchen, sat by the fire, went skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, had snowball fights, played Battleship, Scrabble, hide-and-go-seek and just generally had the best slumber party of all time. I highly recommend this spacious, lovely, friendly house for a stay.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/12/09
Review Submitted: 01/12/09
We went with a group of 12 people, and my boyfriend and I stayed in the downstairs middle bedroom. We absolutely loved the warm floors! We also enjoyed the privacy, and couldn't hear much of what was happening in the rest of the house. The kitchen has storage under the island that was perfect for a big group, in which everyone wants to cook or bring snacks/breakfast. On our trip, each of the couples staying used each cabinet under the island as their own "cubby." The house is also very conveniently located near SugarBowl for a quick ski get-away from the Bay Area. We would definitely go again and highly recommend this house!
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Guest: The Noonen Family
(Lafayette, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/12/09
Review Submitted: 01/12/09
We had an amazing stay; the house is incredible. I just loved all the porches and the outdoor shower. The house is like nothing else up in Tahoe. Better than staying at a 5 star hotel! We are going to make staying at the Lodgepole House a family tradition!
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Guest: Christa7
(Berkeley, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/30/08
Review Submitted: 12/30/08
This is an awesome house! It is absolutely beautiful, warm, and spacious. The kitchen is well stocked with high quality cooking utensils (we love to cook and eat). There was lots of bedding, towels, etc... We had three families here with a total of 7 kids (age 1 1/2- 15) and we all had a fabulous time. There is no TV, but that ended up being great as we played cards and games, did puzzles, and went sledding right across the street in the open lot. I would HIGHLY recommend this fabulous house!
Owner response:We have added a high def TV to the house.
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