Location: Homewood, Lake Tahoe West Shore CA, Lake Tahoe California, California, USA (5 mi So of Tahoe City, next to Ski Area, close to the lake!) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 12-14)
Bear Haven is the perfect cabin to celebrate with friends and family. The extra large
Game Room and wireless internet are great!
SPRING/FALL: Come escape the city and enjoy the wildlife of Fall season!
Hike or ride bikes right from Bear Haven. Very quiet and peaceful.
Relax in the private hot tub or by one of the warm fireplaces!
WINTER: Enjoy a 3-day weekend, or a discount for mid week stays! Our guests love to ski at Homewood Mountain Resort (a short walk or ski down Lagoon Road); then ski into the backyard for lunch! Or meet Grandma and Grandpa (an easy walk away) at Homewood's South Lodge for a mid-day family gathering!(seasonal, call).
Of course at the end of the day (you can again ski home through the trees, (a gentle slope off of Homeward Bound Ski run), the private hot tub, open kitchen and game room offer something for everyone!
SUMMER: Private facilities of the beach, pool and tennis are all on the shore of Lake Tahoe, about a mile from the peace and quiet of Bear Haven, an easy bike ride, walk or choose the Chamberlands shuttle bus(mid summer). After a day at the beach, return to the quiet forest setting on the large outdoor deck of your home away from home. Then plan a night of ping-pong or pool tournaments or just a family movie in the large Game Room.
Wireless ATT DSL PRO internet included!!!
BEAR HAVEN is the perfect home to gather family and friends for your year-round fun and wildlife viewing. Play ping-pong or pool in the large Game Room (complete with plumbed bar and entertainment area) and soak in your own professionally serviced hot tub without leaving the house! A fantastic location in the Chamberlands area of Homewood means we have skiing at the end of the road at Homewood Mountain Resort in Winter, a private beach/pool/tennis on the Lake in Summer including the Baby Beach, Main Beach with floats, free paddle boats and professional lifeguards! Great hiking, biking in Spring, Summer and Fall. An easy walk to Pisano's Pizza, Obexer's market and marina or Old Tahoe Cafe. Summer activites at Homewood Mountain Resort usually include concerts, music, art and craft shows as well as The Farmers Market.
Great ski discounts in Winter for Bear Haven Guests: 2008-9 program Adult Fri-Sun & Holiday Periods - $43($53/$58 retail); Value Days Mon-Thur (Non-Holiday) - $33($39 retail): Teen (13-18) $26 ($35 retail): Youth (5-12) $10. 2009-10 program to be announced soon...
Next to open space! Bear Haven is located on a quiet, relatively flat street one block from the Lake and close to all the activities you would need for your vacation. Easy bike ride to the beach, Tahoma, Sugar Pine State Park, Homewood or Sunnyside. Huge uncrowded forest, creeks, Quail Lake and trails directly behind our three level rustic A-frame hideaway(complete with a trail map)! These trails were the site of the Olympic Trails Winter Nordic Recreation Site for the 1960 Squaw Valley Olympics!
We'll send you a map to hike, snowshoe, mountain bike or cross country ski from the cabin. You can even ski home into the backyard in Winter from Homewood Mountain Resort! Come and park your car and enjoy all that this neighborhood has to offer. There is even a peak of Lake Tahoe and the shore beyond!
This home is well-known for all of the fun features - especially a large GAME ROOM with pool table, ping pong table, TV/VCR/DVD, video games, CD player, fireplace, wet bar and lots of extras. If you need to work on vacation, we have complimentary wireless internet! Enjoy the private hot tub on one of the several decks after your active day and observe the abundant wildlife that the Westshore is famous for. There is a good reason that we call it 'Bear Haven'! The house backs to Open Space with a great network of trails to hike or mountain bike. Close proximity to the Westshore Bike Path allows you to explore north to Tahoe City (and beyond) or south to Sugar Pine State Park.
In Winter, Homewood Mountain Resort is the most wonderful place to ski, especially for families, with incredible lake views and is so spacious, even weekends are uncrowded! Groomed X-country trails and a sledding hill are a few miles south at Sugar Pine State Park.
Bear Haven is a member of both the famous Chamberlands Membership Only Beach Club as well as the Recreation Association with pool and tennis (June 19-Sept 6). Launch your own boat close by at Obexer's Homewood Marina, and tie up at Chamberlands for the day! Complimentary paddle boats are great fun for the family at the Chamberlands private beach.
This three level home has four bedrooms: the Bear room(1st level-King;full bath), Cub room(2nd level-queen + twin;bath w/shower + open kitchen/living room), Deer room(queen + twin)and Wolf room(queen + full)(both on 3rd level w/1/2 bath);6TV's, 6VCR's with VHS library, 3 DVD players, playstation, nintendo, games, books, toys, Summer sand toys, puzzles, winter sleds. Linens and many extras included. Although we have made an effort to make Bear Haven child friendly, adult supervision is necessary.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: for at least 3 automobiles
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace (2)
- Beds
- King Bed: Master bedroom, first level
- Queen Bed (3) : One on mid level and two on upper level
- Double Bed: One on third level
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Mid and upper levels
- Convertible Bed: Brand new 2006-2007 season
- Crib: Soft sided portable crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (6) : Game room, living room, four bedrooms
- DVD (3)
- VCR (4)
- Video Library: lots of vrc tape
- Video Game Console (2) : Playstation and Super Nintendo
- Video Games: Provided for both systems
- CD Player (2)
- Stereo System (2)
- Private Hot Tub: Professionally serviced. Very private setting surrounded by forest.
- Shared Pool: Chamberlands Pool and Tennis Club. Located about a mile away right on Lake Tahoe. Being remodeled Spring-Summer 2008
- Pool Table
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Fully stocked with many extras.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Also coffee maker, blender, roasting pan, spices
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (2)
- Balcony: Each bedroom on 3rd level has a balcony looking over forest and lake
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Forest setting with a peak of Lake Tahoe from 2 of the 3 levels. Approximately 11/2 blocks from the Lake.
- Ski-In
- Ski-Out: Ski down the road when snow-covered, then 1/2 block walk slightly uphill to Homewood South Day Lodge and Quail Chairlift.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- House is fully stocked so you don't need to fill up your car ! Two Fireplace's, 6 Cable TV's, 6 VCR's, 2 CD and 2 DVD Players, Ping pong table, Wet bar, Video games, Super Nintendo, Play Station 1, Toys, Stuffed Animals, Books, Puzzles, Games, Snow Sleds, Fully Stocked Kitchen with spices, dish soaps, napkins, foil etc, baby gates, crib and high chair, New Washer & Dryer, 2 large decks, Private beach, pool and tennis club (shared, membership only), Pet OK with approval
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Special arrangement and small fee is necessary
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Additional photos available on request
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer 2009.Sat to Sat. $2000/week 6/13-7/3 & 8/15-9/5...$2400/week 7/4-8/14
Spring & Fall...$175/night (3 night min)
Winter $300/night(3 night min),Tuesday&Wednesday $250/night;$2000 week.
Winter Holidays:Thanksg,Xmas,New Year,Feb Ski Week & Easter $3250 (7 night min)
Security Deposit $400. Check out the guest comments!
Cleaning Fee not included $175-$250. Actual cost. Usually $175 if house left neat.
All rentals subject to Lake Tahoe Lodging tax of 10%
No Smoking. Pet OK with approval. Ask about discount lift tickets!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Thanksgiving Available Fun Game Room, Hot Tub Ski in Walk Out
Year Purchased: 1990
Why the Owner Chose Homewood
Lake Tahoe can be SO busy any time of year, but the West Shore is the prettiest and quietest. We enjoyed parking the car during visits and not using it again until it was time to go back home.
The open space behind the house and quiet street were a stark contrast to our home in Ross and the hiking is awesome. This part of Homewood/Chamberlands has neighborhood only two roads above West Lake Boulevard, which allows easy access by bike, and creates a quiet neighborhood with few cars so the boys could play in front or back.
The lake is quite close by and we would have a much better view of it if there weren't so many beautiful conifers growing all around us! Truly feels like the woods!
The early nineties were drought years and Tahoe had very little snow. Being on the "shady" side of the lake, the little snow that there was would last much longer than anywhere else...making for snow play all winter!
Lake Tahoe's shoreline is primarily private, so we wanted a home that also had access to a beach. Chamberlands is one of the nicest clubs in Tahoe with sandy beaches and all its facilities together at the lake. What a wonderful setting!
The Unique Benefits at this House
More wonderful family memories at a fun cabin in the woods with wildlife and recreation all around us. The game room was always the boys domain and the separate kitchen/living area always seemed to be the adults' hangout. The three levels gives everyone a bit of space and privacy when desired. The hot tub on the back deck is in a wonderful forest setting, and although we have neighbors to the north and south, the situation of our home slightly to the west gave us total privacy there.
Owner's Map of Homewood
A retired UCLA trained dentist now living in Jackson Hole Wyoming. Spent many years in the Bay Area and this was our family cabin when my sons were growing up. We now have wonderful liasons living and working in Lake Tahoe that help us maintain our cabin for our many guests.
Property Photos
- Bear Haven in the Woods - Front mid level deck - Lake Tahoe/West Shore/Homewood, CA - California Vacation Rental
- The Bear's Den: Mid Level Open Kitchen / Living Room - Lake Tahoe/West Shore/Homewood, CA - California Vacation Rental
- The Bear's Tub: Mid Level Back Deck: Privacy in the Woods - Lake Tahoe/West Shore/Homewood, CA - California Vacation Rental
- The Bear's Playroom: First Level Game Room
- mid level bedroom queen & twin
- upper level bedroom queen & full
- the Bear's dinning area & kitchen
- Chamberlands Pool & Beach Club, Restuarant, and Pier
- Oh, What a Beautiful Day! Homewood Mountain Resort
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Had a great time at Bear Haven! Loved the place, location and the family had an amazing time. Already planning for the next year but this time we need a full week or even 10 days. Kids loved the jacuzzi, (parents too), ping pong, pool table (for Dad and Father in law) and we thoroughly enjoyed Bar B Que-ing and eating on the awesome deck surrounded by all the trees.... Everyday was action packed! We all rented bikes and rode to the Ehrman Mansion. Chartered a ski boat and intructor Dan to teach the kids how to water ski. Hired Captain Pam out of Homewood to take us fishing, and like last year caught a bunch of trout ranging from 3-5 lbs and cooked them to perfection that same evening. Multiple days were enjoyed at the great Beach Club and Pool, Bar etc. Can't thank you enough for allowing us to stay at your beautiful home in the woods! Best regards! Frank (via email)
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Hello Debbie We had a great time at Bear Haven - I hosted my Australian investors as well as bankers from NYC. It was a great environment! Regards, Bob Campbell
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Debbie & Dan - We had a great two weeks at Bear Haven. Some of our group hiked to Quail Lake and found it beautiful. Thanks for furnishing the cabin so well - we appreciated your supplying laundry and d/w detergent and the paper products as well, and the new toilet is great! We are most appreciative of the speedy way you had it taken care of. The Morrises
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Dr. Webb, Just a thank you for the use of your home. We all had such a great time. The family decided to make a habit of getting together like this, so we will be in touch. Your home was well stocked with all the bells and whistles, thank you again. The key was mailed today. Till next time, Mary Sue Torrice (by email)
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Good Morning Debbie Just getting ready to pack it up and leave your wonderful home!! It has been a great stay here at the Bear! We had 2 feet of fresh powder to play in! Lots of snowshoeing out in back. This is a great location you've got here! We look forward to being able to come back again some time soon. Thanks for the wonderful use of your great home Debbie. Take care, Tony (by email)
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Good Morning Deb, We had a great time at your cabin. It was perfectly located to Homewood. The boys skied right up to the back of the cabin at the end of the day. If we end up skiing Homewood again we most certainly would rent your cabin again. We only saw the kids for meals because they enjoyed the large game room so much! Thanks again, Evert (by note to owner)
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Dear Debbie We enjoyed your cabin so very much! It was a great size for us, and we loved all the fun things about the cabin, the beach, and especially the convenience of the shuttle! My grandchildren were particularly pleased with the game room! It was fun eating outside on the deck, and we were visited several times by a California Golden Bear, and a very large Black Bear! We will be in touch with you about returning to Bear Haven again next year! Sincerely, Mary Jo Romadka, Reno Nevada Judy Attix, Oceanside California (by thank you note)
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Dear Debbi We are just waking on our last morning at Bear Haven and we had a wonderful time. This is the perfect size place for us and our clan and the large deck out front was perfect for the get together we hosted on Friday afternoon. My sons and grandsons had a great time with the ping-pong, pool and Nintendo. You have a wonderful home that has all of the things you need to have a perfect vacation. I was worried when we left Reno to come up here that we would not have all the things we needed, but you have stocked the cabin so well w only needed food....and we brought too much of that. Last night I was in the hot tub with my two daughters and two grandsons and when I said we should plan a week at Bear Haven every summer from now on, they all gave it a big thumbs up! Thanks again, we had a great visit. Terry Hills (by email)
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Debbie I really appreciate working with you, and please know that you will have return customers with me and the others that hung out at Bear Haven. Perfect, exactly what we were looking for. Thank you again.... Andy (by email)
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Dear Dr. Webb We just wanted to thank you for renting your lovely "Bear Haven" to us! We had a wonderful time! 3 families shared the cabin, and there was plenty of room for us all. The accommodations were perfect. The kids loved the game room! Thanks for everything! The Jacobsen Family & Friends by thank you note