Location: Carnelian Bay, Lake Tahoe North Shore CA, Lake Tahoe California, California, USA (6 miles north of Tahoe City, 4 miles south of Kings Beach) View Map
Accommodations: Lakefront Home, 5 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 3 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
This 1919 stone house named "SEEK NO FURTHER" (one of the last original Tahoe stone homes) was purchased in 2004 because of its incredible lake frontage and beautiful true south facing views... being transformed through a two year remodeling process into a gorgeous Lake Tahoe treasure. The large deck right on the water is a wonderful place for families to enjoy the beauty of Lake Tahoe. It is large with several chaise lounges, umbrella, a seating area with rocker lounge chairs and coffee table and is beautifully accented with many flowering potted plantings. The views from this deck have captured the beauty and essence of Lake Tahoe and have been the focus of a number of weddings that it has attracted...and provided many years of wonderful memories as a result. (Weddings are welcome... but must be approved and additional fees apply). The entire property has been beautifully landscaped including a gorgeous middle courtyard water feature and flower beds throughout the property producing blooms spring, summer and fall... resulting in this property being invited to the 2008 "Lake of the Sky" Garden Tour.
The Main house has three bedrooms, two baths, gorgeous full kitchen, great room with very large original fireplace, dining room with separate wood burning stove, stone patio which opens off the dining room, great room and master with double wide patio doors. The furnishings are comfy and elegant.. and there are also a number of family antiques that add to the elegance of this property. The apartment over the garage (25 steps from the main house) has an additional two bedrooms, one bath and another kitchen with very cozy living room and another wood burning stove. The apartment also has a lovely deck off the living room which does have a lake view and in the spring, summer and fall, deck furniture is there to enjoy. The lake can be viewed from the kitchen, dining room, living room, the master bedroom and most of the apartment as well.
Having two separate residences has proved to be an asset since many guests usually include multi-generational families or several friends and families getting together for the holidays or vacations. Having some of the property separated in different homes has allowed families to "have discretionary time away for privacy... or allow down-time". A number of prior guests have commented that this really enchanced the opportunity to truly enjoy a vacation.. without being on top of one-another.
The main house has a gorgeous gourmet kitchen with the highest of quality appliances (Subzero refrigerator, Viking gas stove, Wolf double ovens, Miele espresso coffee maker, microwave, Miele dishwasher, 30 bottle wine cooler and beautiful knotty maple cabinetry). Every appliance a gourmet cook would need is provided and the kitchen is stocked with spices and condiments, several services of glassware and ... heated floors to boot!! The dining room table (with a lake view) will seat eight but there is another drop leaf table close by and the patio table (seating eight) available spring, summer and fall. The built in stainless barbeque just below the stone patio provides additional convenience for food prep separate from the gourmet kitchen. The bathrooms have beautiful granite and tile, frameless glass enclosures, excellent quality bath appliances, heated floors and heated toilet seats (trust me this is a plus in winter!!). There are 21 skylights providing additional ambient light. Very high quality light fixtures are provided throughout. There are flat screen TV's and DVD's in the living rooms, dining room, and all bedrooms of both houses (with extended cable). A Bose Music system is also provided with large additional stock of PG movies for family viewing.
The master bedroom has a queen captain's bed (with baskets below for storage) and a gorgeous lake frontage view. It is an en suite... with its own bathroom. The second bedroom has a trundle bed with two twins... and shares the second bathroom. The third bedroom has a king captain's bed also with under bed basket stowage but also has a view of the gorgeous courtyard garden. The two bedrooms in the apartment have two king beds and share a tub/shower bath. All bedrooms have beautiful very high quality bedding from Hemmings and Jarret and also have closet organizers to maximize storage. Both houses are beautifully furnished with very nice quality furnishings also from Hemmings and Jarret (a high end furnishing supplier in Tahoe City dealing primarily with decorators). The apartment has an additional kitchen which does allow family autonomy...or can augment family celebrations with additional kitchen space for food prep. There is professional landscape lighting that is installed throughout the property.. and there is lighting down the driveway, under the garage bay overhang, by the front door(s) and up the stairs to the upper apartment. The deck on the water also has downcast lighting... which is maintained in the spring, summer and fall. The 7 person hot tub is a wonderful place to enjoy gorgeous sunsets year round... or relax after a long day on the close by hiking, biking trails or skiing like an Olympic champ!.
There are two buoys close to the shoreline for boats... the further of the bouys suitable for very large boats... up to 13,000 lbs... the closer buoy can handle smaller boats or water trampolines, skidoos or whatever floatable device you choose to bring. The homeowner can not provide any kind of floatable device due to insurance limitations but remember Sierra Boat Marina is just 1/8 of a mile away. This property also has garage access for one medium sized car and parking for up to eight vehicles is available in front of the three car garage and down the driveway. This is a gated property which adds to guest privacy and pet and child security.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Very high quality linens.
- Off Street Parking: Space for up to four cars in front of the three garage bays and three cars down the driveway.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Can park a boat trailer in front of the 50 foot garage but will compromise available car parking.
- Wood Fireplace: Main house has 90 year old large stone fireplace in main house. Dining room has wood burning stove and apartment has an additional wood burning stove.
- Wood Stove: Two wood stoves... one in main house dining room and the second in the upstairs apartment.
- Beds
- King Bed: King Bed in Bedroom three, four and five.
- Queen Bed: Queen bed in master and also in Sofa bed in apartment.
- Twin/Single Bed: Trundle bed in main house with two twins.
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: 40 inch flat screen in main living room, 30 inch flat screen in apartment living room, smaller flat screens in all bedrooms and dining room. DVD players with almost all TV's.
- DVD (7)
- Video Library: DVD's... approximately 100.
- Stereo System
- Private Hot Tub: Lakefront hot tub with beautiful panoramic Lakeview... seats up to seven people. Very well maintained.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : Very high quality appliances (subzero refrigerator, Viking gas range, Miele coffee maker and dishwasher, wine cooler). Additional full kitchen with kitchenaid appliances in apartment.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: several sets of plateware, glassware, all cooking utensils, Cuisinart mixer and blender, coffee makers, mixers, baking ware, blenders, toasters etc.
- Refrigerator (2) : Subzero, Kitchenaide
- Dishwasher (2) : Miele and kitchenaide
- Microwave (2) : One in each kitchen.
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: There are a number of wonderful caterers that are locally available.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Built in gas barbeque.
- Deck/Patio (3) : Deck on the water, stone patio off the main house and deck off the apartment.
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Lakefront: Panoramic lake frontage facing due south with spectacular views of 90 % of Lake Tahoe.
- Lake View: Apartment has very nice view of Lake Tahoe as well from the deck, living room, kitchen, dining area, and one of the bedrooms.
- Communications
- Telephone: Phones in all rooms.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wifi usable throughout the property.
- Other Amenities
- Large Lakefront deck right on the water with true south facing panoramic lake frontage viewing 90% of Lake Tahoe, comfortable rocker deck furniture to accommodate vacation relaxing, stone patios on the water for additional enjoyment, separate residences to allow families some privacy and there is extended cable, and wireless computer access throughout the property, gardens throughout the property were invited to be on the "Lake of the Sky" Garden Tour of 2008 so rest assured that there will be blooms to cut and enjoy spring, summer and fall, many potted plantings to enhance the ambience of this beautiful property, middle courtyard water feature for peaceful enjoyment, gated property for total privacy and safety, two buoys close to shore for boats as large as 13,000 lbs, garage for one medium car and parking for up to eight cars, weddings allowable but only with owner approval and additional fees will apply.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Pets must be housetrained and well behaved in unfamiliar property. Dog beds can be provided. Additional fee for bringing a pet $ 100 due to increased cleaning requirements.
- Kid Friendly: Wonderful property for families. Being a gated property makes it especially safe for children and pets.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Renters must be responsible adults.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Absolutely not allowed... additional fees will apply if cleaning furniture and carpets is necessary.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Downhill Skiing resorts very close by (Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows (20 min), Homewood (20 Min), Tahoe Cross Country (5 min and dog friendly), Northstar (10 min) and Diamond Peak (20 min Incline Village, Nv). All of these resorts also have spring, summer and fall trail access for mountain biking, hiking and dog trails. A large Marina (Sierra Boat) is very close by (1/8 mile) where the Tours de Elegance is held every year for all the Tahoe Woodies, and also public launch beach about 2 miles away. Walking distance for several great restaurants and also a miniature golf course for family enjoyment. In the case of major storms... this home is protected by a large home generator providing service for the vast majority of this home if there are regional power outages. This property also has excellent quality snow removal services and very early am snow shoveling.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jun 15-Sep 15, 2010 ..... $10,000/week (Check on some partial available weeks)
Partial wks avail: July 6-10, 2010, July 26-31, 2010
Spring 2010...$1000/night
Christmas week....$9000/wk.... Home decorated for the holidays...
New Years Week... $10,000/wk
Thanksgiving Weekend....$1000/night... Check for last minute discounts!
Presidents Week, Easter.....$1000/night
Winter.... $850/night
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Carnelian Bay
As said above... Lake Tahoe has been one of our favorite places to "get away" to... and since it was so close to the bay area... (where we ran our businesses)...it was a perfect destination getaway. Lake Tahoe is such a wonderful, year round vacation location since it has wonderful skiing, summer boating, great golf courses, wonderful restaurants, river rafting, horse back riding... and terrific hiking... there is no end to the wonderful activities one can enjoy in Tahoe...
The Unique Benefits at this Lakefront Home
This property has been described as a peaceful, restorative and soulful home to stay and rejuvenate. The gated enclave has a stunning garden that was invited to the 2008 "Lake of the Sky" Garden Tour of Lake Tahoe... and with the gorgeous water feature in the center courtyard provides a peaceful ambience to this lovely property. This completely fenced property and security gate makes it very safe for families with young children or pets... and the lovely deck on the water is a wonderful space for families to enjoy the gorgeous and rare... full panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. There are multiple outside gathering areas for families to enjoy... the lake side deck.... adirondack chairs on the lake shoreline, glass top dining table on the stone patio off the main house... Hot tub close to the lake edge (about 35 feet from the shoreline) and separate deck off the upstairs apartment.. with another outside table and chairs.. to enjoy the lake view... but separate residence which allows multigenerational families or friends to have some automomy or private time. This property is close to restaurants, grocery stores and is within walking distance of Sierra Boat Marina, a large beach open to sun bathers and dogs...Garwoods restaurant, The Old Post Office restaurant, CB's Pizza, a post office, a 7-11 convenience store and minature golf course!
This property is 3 miles from Kings Beach and 6 miles from Tahoe City. It is also about 1 hr from Reno, Nv and Reno International Airport. It is also within walking distance of Sierra Boat Marina, 3 r
Owner's Map of Carnelian Bay
Once retiring we decided to purchase this lovely home and remodel it to be used as a vacation rental. We had purchased our other home in Lake Tahoe about 20 years before and loved the area.... so knew once retiring that we would want to live here full time. This property had been managed by a local rental management company and did phenomenally well... but we wanted to move this home to VRBO since we were doing most of the management anyway... and had heard what a great site VRBO was....
Property Photos
- South Facing Lake Front Deck With Panoramic Views - Carnelian Bay Vacation Home with Fireplace and Private Hot Tub
- View of Lakefront Deck from Garden Side Patio - Carnelian Bay Vacation Home with Fireplace and Private Hot Tub
- Stone House Living Room - Carnelian Bay Vacation Home with Fireplace and Private Hot Tub
- Lakefront Master Bedroom
- Third Bedroom in Stone House
- Main Kitchen in Stone House
- Lakeside deck and panoramic south lakefrontage view
- View of Lakeside Garden, Deck and Hot Tub (Right of the 2nd Tree)
- Stone Patio on the Lakeside of the Main House
- Lakeside View of Back of Stone House and Lakeside Patio and Garden
- Courtyard With Water Feature from upstairs apartment deck
- Apartment living room (queen sleeper sofa) and second kitchen
- Bedroom Four in Apartment (King)
- Sitting area off the main house dining room (Panoramic lake views)
- Stone House Lakefront Dining Room
- Stone patio off the dining room and living room with patio dining table
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