Chalet from the backyard - lots of room to explore and play in the snow!
Location: Twin Bridges, Sierra at Tahoe, Lake Tahoe South Shore CA, Lake Tahoe California, California, USA (1.8 Miles to Sierra-at-Tahoe; 11 Miles to S. Lake Tahoe) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 7-12)
Keywords: House, cabin
This new (completed July 2009), custom craftsman home features, 22'vaulted aspen ceilings, hand peeled log railing, travertine tile throughout, granite counter tops, hand scraped maple floors.
Built on 1.5 acres, the property provides lots of room for hiking around and for exploring right out the back door.
In SPRING/SUMMER, enjoy the seasonal creek right on the property! Lots of great hiking close by (see our link below for a list of some of our favorites). South Lake Tahoe is just 11 miles away.
Save 10% on booking white water rafting trips out of Coloma, see link below to River and Rock Adventures.
In WINTER enjoy sledding, cross-country skiing or snow shoeing right on the property with Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort less than 2 miles away. Walk to state snow park or Adventure Mountain Snow Park - 1 mile away. We have 2 pairs adult and 1 youth snow shoes and a pair of cross country skis and plenty of sleds available for guests.
Book a stay during ski season and get use of a PREFERRED PARKING PASS at Sierra At Tahoe. Park right up front no matter when you arrive and save the grueling walk from the far side of the parking lot with all your gear! You can also purchase discount lift tickets to Sierra at Tahoe for up to $15 per ticket savings and have them waiting for you when you check in the cabin, no need to wait in lift lines! Inquire about pricing if interested in discounted lift tickets.
Wireless internet access available!
Please see the calendar to the right for AVAILABILITY. Our calendar is updated each time we receive a reservation deposit! We try to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours. If you inquire using the "email owner" option to the right, be sure to check your spam folder if you don't receive an email response from us after 1 day.
We have finished the walk out basement! Choose one of the two following options:
1. Rent the two main levels which include the 2 bedrooms + loft, 2.5 baths; up to 7 guests allowed for the STANDARD RATES.
2. Or add the use of the family room/second master suite with 3rd full bath in the walk out basement for an ADDITIONAL $25 PER NIGHT and ADDITIONAL $25 CLEANING fee. The second master suite has a futon bed so that it may be used both as a 3rd bedroom or family room. It is equipped with its own flat screen TV and is over 400 square feet. Adding this you can sleep up to 12.
NEW: We just put in a gas fireplace under the TV in the basement (not shown in the picture yet). So cozy!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : Bedding includes sheets, blankets and pillows. Bath and kitchen towels are also provided.
- Off Street Parking : Parking for up to 3 vehicles.
- Gas Fireplace : Gas Fireplace in the basement
- Wood Stove : Firewood provided.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : One in the master; One in the upstairs bedroom
- Twin/Single Bed : In upstairs bedroom.
- Convertible Bed (5) : 3 Full size futons - one in loft; one in LR; one in 2nd master suite/family room 2 Single pullouts - one in loft, one in second master suite.
- Crib : Graco Pack 'N Play (folding crib) available upon request.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : 1-37" HDTV with Satellite (In Living Room)
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : 1-37" HDTV for watching movies with surround sound (In basement)
- DVD
- Video Library
- Foosball
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : New stainless steel appliances.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : toaster, coffee maker, crock pot, rice cooker
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : A 2G wireless network is available for use by our guests.
- Other Amenities
- Preferred Parking Pass to Sierra-at-Tahoe, Lots of Sleds, Snow Shoes (2 adult/1 youth), 2 Pair Cross Country Ski's (strap on kids' snow boots) Central Heat, Iron/Ironing Board
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Additional deposit required. Some restrictions apply. Please tell us about your pet when inquiring.
- Kid Friendly : Lot's of room for exploring outside on the property. We also have a selection of board games and puzzles!
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Fishing
- Miniature golf
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
WINTER (Dec 16 - April 17)....$200 Sun-Thur, $225 Fri/Sat, $1300/week 2night min.
SUMMER (May 28 - Sept 14).....$180 Sun-Thur, $200 Fri/Sat, $1170/week 2night min.
SPRING/FALL (April 18-May 27;Sept 15 - Dec 15).$160/night, $1000/week 2night min.
HOLIDAYS (4th July,Thanksgiving,Christmas)...$250/night, $1575/week 3/4 night min.
' (Memorial and Labor Day Weekend)....$200/night 3 night min.
*Add $25/night for use of 2nd master suite/family rm (8+ people)
' ~ $300 Refundable Deposit 10% County Required Occupancy Tax
' ~ $100 Non-Refundable Cleaning Fee ($125 for 8+ people)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Echo Summit Chalet - 2009 Built
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose Twin Bridges
We love this home because it's close to family friendly Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort, Desolation Wilderness and Lovers Leap Climbing area. No need to fight traffic - you're "home" in minutes! The home is away from the crowds of South Lake Tahoe, yet close enough to enjoy all the sights there too.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Great location for year-round activities. In addition to winter snow play, summer activities include hiking, boating, and rock climbing. Echo Lake is only about 1 mile past the home which gives access to many day hikes in Desolation Wilderness. It's a gorgeous hike around the lake; and you can take a boat ride back across the lake! South Lake Tahoe is also just over the hill.
Or just stay at the house to relax and enjoy the 1 1/2 acre area wooded area property. We enjoy sitting out on the covered deck overlooking the backyard and visiting after a fun day of activities.
Owner's Map of Twin Bridges
We're two families (both with several children). We all spend as much time as we can enjoying the Tahoe area.
Property Photos
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- Chalet from the backyard - lots of room to explore and play in the snow! - Sierra at Tahoe - Summer & Winter - House Near Ski Resort & Lake
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- Home in Winter twilight - Sierra at Tahoe - Summer & Winter - House Near Ski Resort & Lake
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- View from the street - Twin Bridges, Sierra at Tahoe, Lake Tahoe South Shore CA, - Sierra at Tahoe - Summer & Winter - House Near Ski Resort & Lake
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- Large covered deck overlooking the property
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- Sled, ski or ride right on the property!
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- Living Room - wall of windows looking to back deck and forest. Memory foam futon
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- Dining Area
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- Kitchen
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- Master Bedroom with queen bed
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- Loft with futon
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- Upstairs bedroom: 1 queen bed and 1 twin bed
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- Optional Basement Room- full futon & single sleeper, full bath, home theatre
Traveler Reviews (26)
Great location and cozy home
Guest: Jenny
(San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 01/16/12
Review Submitted: 02/03/12
Our group consisted of children, teenagers, a dog and adults enjoying the house for 10 days. We've experienced no snow to lots of snow during our stay. On both occasions, we've always found ways to have fun inside and outside. Echo Lake is a must hike. I'll bet a summer stay would be awesome! Thank you for making your beautiful home available.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect Place!
Guest: Kim
(Sacramento, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/13/12
Review Submitted: 01/28/12
My extended family of 12 (9 adults and 3 babies) stayed at the Echo Summit Chalet during MLK Weekend. The pictures of the Chalet is absolutely accurate. The chalet has a lot of personality in its architecture and interior decoration. It was beautiful and clean when we arrived. There were more than just a few amenities. The boys enjoyed playing foosball. The kitchen was well-stocked with all the amenities needed to put together a quick meal. I highly recommend a stay here. It is well worth the 25 or 50 dollars you'd save renting some other generic, small, and dirty place.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A wonderful thanksgiving
Guest: Sullo
(Sunnyvale, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/24/11
Review Submitted: 12/08/11
We had a wonderful time at the Echoo Summit Chalet. The lodging was great. Four adults, six kids and plenty of room. Beautiful cabin, fully equiped kitchen, looks even better then the pictures. Has everything that's needed for a perfect winter vacation. Located in a very nice clean and quite area. I would definitely recommend this cabin to all of my friends.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Amazing Home!! Perfect place to relax and have some fun in the snow!!
Guest: Esme
(San Jose, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/04/11
Review Submitted: 11/10/11
We had a wonderful time during our weekend stay in November. We were all delighted to see snow so early in the year and thrilled that Travis and Christine have a home with all the snow equipment - we were out playing in the snow and exploring the surrounding areas. The home is also very close to the casinos, so we definitely took advantage of that and tried our luck at the tables! :) Travis and Christine were both very helpful and provided our group with all the necessary information before, during and after our trip. We had an amazing time and they really made it so much easier and enjoyable by providing all the information and an amazing home!! We are definitely looking forward to staying here again!! We loved it and highly recommend it!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Fun times in a beautiful environment
Guest: Vacationers
(Central Valley, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/15/11
Review Submitted: 07/21/11
The chalet is a nice and inviting place to stay after spending the day exploring the beautiful environment in which you are located. Echo Lake, Horsetail Falls, Tahoe, hiking trails, photography, fishing, ... too many activities to list. We have already discussed exploring the area during the winter season as it looks like it could be just as fun and exciting.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A great getaway
Guest: Gmo
(Mountain View, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/08/11
Review Submitted: 07/11/11
My church group and I spent last weekend at the chalet, and it was perfect. We had enough room for 13 people to sleep comfortably. The surroundings were beautiful and Echo Lake (a bit more than a mile away) was a lot of fun. As a plus, you feel like you're in Tahoe but without all the crowds and traffic. Definitely recommended.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children.
very nice and well maintained property
Guest: Kan
(Michigan)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11
Review Submitted: 06/23/11
Our stay was enjoyable at your chalet. We liked all the minor touches provided. We would highly recommend to all, in fact, we will plan to stay again!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
The Perfect Getaway….
Guest: Mr Sunnyvale
(Sunnyvale, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/15/11
Review Submitted: 06/20/11
My wife and I just had a perfect getaway to the Echo Summit Chalet. The chalet is just a short drive from the Bay Area (a little over 3 hours). The chalet makes you feel miles from everything, when in fact you are very close to Hwy 50 and just 10 minutes to Lake Tahoe. The chalet is beautiful inside and has everything you could need, including a foosball table. However you can spend hours just sitting on the deck enjoying the view. The chalet is great for a romantic getaway, break from the hectic city life, spending time with family, or providing you with a launching pad to visit Lake Tahoe or going skiing or hiking. We just had a great time!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
BEAUTIFUL HOME / PLACE JUST AS NICE AS THE OWNERS!!!
Guest: Berkley Mich
(Berkley Michigan)
Date of Stay: 05/17/10
Review Submitted: 06/01/11
What a lovely home. Although we were planning on watching the 2011 Amgen Bike Tour in Tahoe and doing a few days of hiking -and instead watched the race get cancelled because of snow, ice and cold temps ...and the hiking required snow shoes - this place was heaven. The place was immaculate - and all the dishes, glasses and all the things you might be a tad leery about when staying in a stranger's home, looked brand new. I only wish my cupboards looked so neat and organized. We've stayed in vacation condos on all of the Hawaiian islands, Mexico and have the same condo in Myrtle Beach, SC for two weeks every year - and I promise you - these owner's took into consideration the guest's every need. Something we haven't been fortunate to find everytime we've vacationed. Nothing worse than checking into your rental and not having the most basic of items -- toilet paper?? There is no need to stop at the local grocery store and spend lots of money on "travel size" condiments. Yes folks, there were salt and pepper shakers and other condiments for the guest's use. Sometimes the little things turn out to be the important things. Just a note about the owners as well. They made calls and even made special trips to the Caltrans office to secure passes for us to get over Echo summit - which was closed due to construction - saving us lots of travel time by avoiding the detour over to Tahoe. While in Tahoe, we recevied an email updating us on the weather - alerting us it might be time to work on the biceps as more snow was on the way. Yes, the location of the shovel proved to be invaluable. When I contacted the owner at work about a dumb question about the heat/furnace - he didn't seem annoyed. He actually returned my call immediately. So many times owner's /management companies collect the rental fees and then -beware - you are on your own. No air conditioning in August in South Carolina and it's 105 degrees with 99% humidity? Good luck --- hurry on down to Walmart and get some of those $20 fans. Not at the Echo Chalet ....these folks went above and beyond for us. We can't say enough positive things about the Chalet and can't wait to make the long trek back from Michigan to enjoy the wonderful and peaceful view from the living room and fantastic deck. Echo Chalet - a little peace of heaven.
Owner response:We're happy to provide those basic necessities for our guests. We try to think about the things we don't want to pack and take up when we stay there ourselves - toilet paper, bar soap, paper towels, dish soap, kitchen towels..... Thanks for your kind comments! We look forward to having you stay again!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Memorial Day Weekend 2011
Guest: Co
(Turlock)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11
Review Submitted: 05/30/11
We had a wonderful time!!! 7 inches of fresh snow!!! We walked all around the absolutely beautiful area (snow park just down the road) and hardly anyone around, so peaceful and quite. The dogs (lab and lab/gsp) had so much fun! They were off-leash in most areas as there was no one around to tell us they had to be on-leash, yeah! We have rented several different vacation homes so we always pack extra household items just in case but, this rental had everything needed. South Lake Tahoe is just down the road for those who love to gamble and of course has numerous restaurants. We definitely will be back!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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