Beautiful Home near Heavenly!

Guest: Widman (walnut creek, ca)
Date of Stay: 01/28/10 Review Submitted: 02/05/10

Fabulous house perfect for 1-2 families! Minutes from Heavenly...across street from lake...great for winter and summer activites!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Great cabin!!

Guest: smc (San Jose, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/03/12 Review Submitted: 02/09/12

This cabin is so beautiful! The views are beautiful from it. Easy to get to and close to everything. Hutch the homeowner is great to work with. I would totally recommend this vacation home to everyone except during Superbowl weekend because its mine!!! LOL... :)

Owner response:It is always a pleasure to host return guests. We look forward to your return.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Perfecto

Guest: Henry L.
Date of Stay: 12/23/11 Review Submitted: 01/02/12

Si esta pensando visitar South Lake Tahoe...este es el lugar perfecto para compartir con su familia. Es un lugar encantador, la vista al Lago es SOÑADA. Un sector lleno de paz, practicamente centrico donde encontrara todo lo que necesita muy cerca. Las comodidades de la casa, permiten sentirse muy complacido de estar alli. Espaciosas las habitaciones, baños muy completos, la cocina (que es muy importante para nosotros) FANTASTICA, y que no perdimos la oportunidad de utilizar la CHURRASTERA, formidable. en general esta propiedad esta en PERFECTAS CONDICIONES. El soporte que nos brindo Hutch, increible, muy pendiente, y tuvimos unas dudas y el estaba pendiente, increiblemente pendiente, nos hizo nuestra visita sentirnos muy bien atendidos. Definitivamente es un lugar que RECOMENDARE sin pensarlo. recomiendo visitar: Heavenly Mountain (Ski and Snowboard), Squaw Valley,. Restaurantes Pasaretis, Red Hut, usted debe visitar este lugar.

Owner response:It was a pleasure to host you. We hope to host you again soon.

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Beautiful Home; Great Location

Guest: Vicki (Texas)
Date of Stay: 11/19/11 Review Submitted: 11/28/11

My family stayed here over Thanksgiving. The home is beautiful and spacious, with plenty of room for the 10 of us. The home looks over a lakeside park where you can walk down to the lake and a small beach. The kitchen was well stocked with equipment; the beds were comfortable; the bathrooms luxurious. The location is perfect for access to the lake, skiing, parks for hiking and exploring, shopping and the casinos. I would highly recommend this home for your family vacation.

Owner response:It was a Pleasure hosting you at The Essence Of Tahoe and we look forward to your return.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Fantastic!

Guest: Amisha (Dublin, California)
Date of Stay: 09/23/11 Review Submitted: 09/26/11

My family and I rented this vacation home for a weekend getaway to celebrate my Mom's 60th Birthday. It was just what we wanted to surprise my mom with and turned out to be the best family vacation yet! The house was so clean and really felt like home. Beyond that, the views from this home are just truly breathtaking. We are already talking about our next trip to the "Essence of Tahoe"!!

Owner response:So happy to hear The Essence Of Tahoe was perfect for your Mom's 60th surprise birthday. We look forward to hosting you again in the near future.

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

Exceeded my expectations

Guest: Mitchy (Santa Monica, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/01/11 Review Submitted: 09/08/11

When we pulled up to this place we were very impressed just by the manner which it was maintained on the outside. We even found people taking pictures of the exterior as they walked by. Once we opened the door and came inside it got even better. The house is immaculate and very functional. The instructions were readily available and very clear. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed. Our stay was during the Labor Day Holiday. The location was perfect for watching the fireworks. We could walk down to the beach in under five minutes. I will definitely rent this place again.

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

This home will dazzle you!

Guest: Becky B.
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 08/09/11

Our family was going to Lake Tahoe to attend the wedding of my niece, and many of our relatives were staying in Tahoe for the rest of the week for an extended vacation. We were looking for a rental that was close to my sister's rental, to make visits a bit easier. We found this beautiful home just 5 houses away, and can I just say how lucky we felt to have found this incredible home! From the moment that we drove up to the house, we knew we had booked the perfect spot for an amazing family vacation! "The Essence of Tahoe" is set in one of the most beautiful spots on the lake, directly across from Regan Beach (one of the premier wedding sites in South Shore). As we entered the home, we were delighted with the floor plan of the house. The three separate levels offered privacy for each of our guests (this trip included my husband and I, our son and daughter-in-law, and my mother). As you enter downstairs, there are two bedrooms, with a large bathroom (tub & bath!) and a laundry room. This level also offers a small living area / den with a flat screen TV. A quick walk upstairs, and you are now in the main entertainment area, with a large living room, dining room, and beautifully detailed contemporary kitchen. There is a deck right off this level, which offers an incredible view of the beach & lake. We spent many hours on the deck, soaking in the beautiful ambiance of this area. The main level also contains the master bedroom (you will love the comfortable bed and high end linens provided), and the master bathroom, which offers a large shower and also a jacuzzi tub. This level also offers one additional bathroom that serves the main entertainment area, as well as an addtional stacking washer & dryer discretely placed in a closet close by. Walk up one additional flight of stairs, and you are on the third level, where the fourth bedroom is located. This room has a small bathroom, and though a bit cozy, is still quite functional. There is yet one addtional flight of stairs, that leads you to the roof deck, which is equipped with a barbeque, chairs, and table, and offers an incredible view of the lake. This is not your typical rental. This home offers the BEST of everything! All amenities would be considered "top of the line" (the way I would furnish my OWN home!). I can't begin to tell you how wonderful our experience was, and how we kept saying "this house is just amazing!". We can't wait to plan a return trip to "The Essence of Tahoe", our home away from home!

Owner response:We look forward to re-hosting you next time and thank you so much for sharing the great experience you had at The Essence Of Tahoe. We are truly blessed and fortunate to own such an amazing destination.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Spectacular home and location

Guest: Beverly H.
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 07/31/11

My husband and I rented "The Essence of Tahoe" for our 33rd wedding anniversary and my 60th birthday during the summer, 2011. This home was the perfect location because it presented spectacular views of the lake and park immediately across the street, was directly accessible to the park and beach for lake swimming, provided great walks through the neighborhood, the Upper Truckee Marsh meadows, and an easy walk up to the main Hwy 50 route for those who wanted to shop/purchase at local shops and the art/craft fair. The main living areas were up one level from the street, which provided privacy as well as the wonderful scenery of the lake. This home was completely perfect for us, as it was well equipped in the kitchen, and so very comfortable and lovely for dining, relaxing, and visiting with friends and family. My husband and I particularly appreciated that the main living level with kitchen and dining also had the master bedroom and spa bathroom, while the other bedrooms were on different levels. With friends, family and grandchildren staying with us at various time periods throughout our two week stay, this feature was one we came to thoroughly appreciate! We had so much fun all sitting around the dining table eating breakfast and dinner. Our family are game-players and card players when all together in the evenings, and the living room area provided us with cozy, comfortable seating. We enjoyed use of the gas fireplace with the flip of a switch. We found the two sets of washer/dryer located on the entry level and the main level so helpful for all of our laundry needs - this was no small matter having grandchildren who came to us immediately from summer camps and once at Tahoe were out enjoying all Tahoe had to offer during their day. We ate at the house every evening and found the rooftop grill and views another great benefit of this home. Cooking and clean up in the kitchen was easy as the kitchen was so well stocked both with pots, pans, serving dishes and utensils, and detergents. The dishwasher ran like a dream - very silent. All of our groups of adults and children used the WiFi in the house all the time. We had quite a few electronics is use! We have such fond memories of our stay with friends and family in this wonderful, tastefully decorated, and comfortable home! We recommend this stay for anyone looking to experience Tahoe in an upscale, serene, yet leisurely style.

Owner response:It is heart warming and rewarding to read your review. It never gets old reading what life-long memories The Essence Of Tahoe is creating and how fortunate we are to have it. We look forward to your return.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Wonderful South Lake Tahoe Location

Guest: LauraB (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/06/11 Review Submitted: 07/12/11

We just returned from a wonderful 3 night stay at The Essence of Tahoe. Our "trip" actually started months' before, with an extremely smooth and organized rental process. We really appreciated all the tips provided beforehand and the notebook awaiting us which provided step-by step instructions for the high-end entertainment systems located throughout the home. The home itself looks exactly like the pictures, super clean , extremely high-end finishes and the 4-bedroom layout (2 down, 1 main, 1 up) was perfect for our group of 3 couples and 2 kids. The downstairs TV with game station, allowed the kids to play downstairs while the adults could chat and cook upstairs. We loved being able to bar-b-que on the state-of-the-art gas grill on the rooftop deck - what a view. The jetted tub and multi-head shower in the Master Suite was a big hit - even the kids were anxious to bath, just to try it out! You feel like you are staying in a 5-star lodge - all by yourself. The location is excellent. You have an unobstructed view across a small public park to the water. We simply walked across the street and across the grass to launch our kayak or simply to let the kids play on the sand. While conveniently located to the downtown area of South Lake Tahoe, the home sits in a quiet residential section just West which enabled us to bike ride with the kids though quiet, peaceful streets. We also "discovered" that we were within walking/biking distance from the Upper Truckee Marsh which has a gorgeous walking/biking path with expansive views of the marsh, Mount Tallac and the lake - stunning! The customer-service didn't end the moment we walked in the door - when we arrived, we couldn't connect via the wireless, so one quick call and we collectively figured out the power was off due to a tripped GFI outlet. And of course, we forgot coats hanging in a closet when we left but by the time we got home, we had an email waiting to let us know that they had been found, and asking where we'd like them shipped - concierge service at it's finest! In closing, I would definitely recommend this rental to friends, family and everyone else. You wont' be disappointed!

Owner response:The Essence Of Tahoe is all about having guests just like you creating life-long memories. We look forward to hosting you on your next visit.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Best Stay in South Lake Tahoe

Guest: Mrs. Z. (Clayton, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11 Review Submitted: 06/03/11

We found this cabin and knew immediately that this was the perfect location for our Memorial Day weekend get away. The booking process was quick and easy and Hutch always responded to emails in a timely manner. We arrived and the cabin was in superb condition. The view is unmatched and is located literally across the street from the lake! The casinos are a short 5 minute drive away which makes for the perfect mix of relaxation and fun. We cannot wait for the next time we are in Tahoe as we know exactly where we will be staying!

Owner response:The Essence Of Tahoe WELCOMES your return.

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