WOW! What a GREAT House!

Guest: Sue (Danville, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/05/10 Review Submitted: 03/01/11

We had 6 couples that belong to a winemaker dinner group and we all went together for an extra long weekend. Everyone "oohhhed & aahhhed" when we walked in the door! The gourmet kitchen was fabulous! HUGE! The kitchen island was to die for. We all enjoyed cooking our courses together in the wonderful kitchen. It was so big we all fit! We really enjoyed the outdoor fireplace on the patio out back. Beautiful high ceilings in the living room (the fireplace was beautiful). Plenty of room for everyone to spread out & enjoy. Awesome views. Close to Truckee to go in for a little "shopping/ cocktail time'. We had a great time. We would LOVE to make it a "once a year event"! (maybe twice!!!!) Can't recommend this place enough!!

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

Guest: LW (-)
Date of Stay: 08/08/10 Review Submitted: 11/04/10

We had a fabulous week in the Lake Tahoe area, but best of all was the house!! We expected it to be nice (from the online pictures), but it far exceeded our expectations. It was so spacious and spotlessly clean; it had every amenity imaginable, we enjoyed the bikes so much. The location and view were the best; we checked out Northstar, Squaw Valley, and Lake Tahoe communities and clearly liked Old Greenwood the best. We all (3 generations) loved the Club and used most of its varied facilities. I could go on about how pleased we were. Thank you for providing such a spectacular home for the 11 of us to relax and enjoy the area.

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Another great trip to Old Greenwood

Guest: John (Roseville, Cali)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 08/23/10

We spent a week at Old Greenwood as we do every summer. It's a great place to take the family. The Pinewood Lodge was perfect for us. We actually had 3 families and we fit with ease. There were several nights where the kids slept in one of the huge bonus rooms and thus we had an entire room un-slept in. There is just tons of space here which allow you to get away (from the kids) while enjoying a lovely house with friends. The patio is huge with a nice BBQ and large table. We ate outside most every night. It's right behind the green of about the 15th hole so you can watch golfers if you like that. The kids loved hunting for golf balls every morning before the golfers came through. Of course, you can get access to the Old Greenwood Pavilion which is awesome for the kids with pools, slide, kids club, etc.... Oh ya, and the gym at the Pavilion is awesome. It's a country club! Also, renting from the Bjorks was easy and they refunded our deposit in a timely fashion. Anyway, I highly recommend the Pinewood Lodge.

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

Awesome place

Guest: ben (belmont, ca)
Date of Stay: 06/05/10 Review Submitted: 06/26/10

We stayed at Pinewood Lodge for a week and had an absolutely great time. As one of the earlier reviews said, the pictures do not accurately reflect the magnificence of the house. And it is so, not because it is big (which it is at 6,000 sq. ft.) but because it is well-designed and impressively crafted. It has a number of thoughtful touches that adds to the delight of vacationing there. The house has all the amenities a family can ask for in order to have a fun and relaxing vacation. The kitchen is huge and well-appointed. We used it a lot during our stay, and just went Safeway in downtown Truckee to stock up. The kitchen has a number of luxurious features that add to a delightful stay. For example, the Miele built-in wall coffee maker makes great coffee at a touch of a button. Nothing like sipping a cup of freshly-brewed coffee while relaxing with friends and family. Also, the huge stove includes a built-in griddle that we used to fry eggs for breakfast. The fireplace in the backyard was a well-used feature. We used the fireplace a few nights to make smores and enjoy the solitude of the place. Truly, we didn't have to leave the house to relax and feel that we were truly on vacation. The location of the property is ideal if you are looking for downtime and getting away from city life. We enjoyed walks while basking in the serenity of the place. At the same time, the conveniences of Tahoe Mountain Club were just a few minutes away. Definitely looking forward to our return there.

Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers.

Guest: Aaron22 (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/17/09 Review Submitted: 03/17/09

Thank you for allowing us to rent your beautiful house, the pictures you posted do not do it justice. The gourmet kitchen was top notch. Cooking for a dozen people was easy due to all of the burners and ovens. I just remodeled my kitchen, and after using yours, I may have to remodel it again. Hopefully, we will be able to rent your home again in the Summer. I have already received requests to organize a trip in the Summer.

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Guest: Janet Maiden (-)
Date of Stay: 03/11/09 Review Submitted: 03/11/09

WOW! The pictures and VRBO description did not match the feeling I got when I walked in the front door. OMG! Spacious Great Room- as if you are still outside. Cozy- as large as it is, the "cabin" still had a cozy atmosphere- around the fireplaces, dinning room, bedrooms. Pampered- Thermadore stove, push button microwave, and the master bedroom showers! I stayed in the first floor master bedroom - I loved the remote control fireplace. Right off of I80 and close to the grocery store. And, we even managed to carve out a "sled run" on the golf course. The outside fireplace was great to warm up without having to go back inside the house. Janet Maiden, Fremont, CA

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Guest: Angie Cohen (Mill Valley, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/21/09 Review Submitted: 01/21/09

Pinewood Lodge is a truly luxurious, brand new home! This gigantic house comfortably accommodates up to 12 people. Our family stayed there over MLK weekend with another family, and we each had our own set of beautifully appointed rooms - one family spread out upstairs and the other downstairs! There was still room for more! We walked into the huge kitchen/great room area and just said "wow!" There is ample seating at both tables and barstools, plus a fireplace that faces one way to a large family room and the other to a large eating area/dining room. All appointments are beautiful and state-of-the-art including espresso machine and pot-filler spigot over the stove in the kitchen. There's a separate game room upstairs complete with small pool table that flips over to an air hockey table. There's also another family room downstairs where one of the dad's got some weekend work done. You'll find TV's in every room, including the two master bathrooms! The setting at Old Greenwood is truly peaceful and beautiful. The snow-covered golf course and common areas provide plenty of snowball-fight and snowman-making material for the kids! I myself enjoyed long walks around the property while the rest of the family skied at Northstar. Taking the shuttle back and forth to Northstar relieved them from the hassle of parking at Northstar - it was door-to-door service! We can't wait to rent this property again - it was such a treat to stay there!

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