Secluded Tahoe Mansion with 2 Large Spas on Nordic Ski

• Peaceful Stay in High Country

  Peaceful Stay in High Country

  • Guest Mountain Master (San Mateo California)
  • Date of stay 09/27/13
  • Review Submitted 10/06/13
  Staying at the Lake We had a wonderful time while staying at Tahoe and the accommodations we had at the Secluded Tahoe Mansion were just perfect. The surroundings are all forested areas with more mountain bike trails than anywhere we have ridden. One of the best rides was to Northstar and the scenery along the way. There are several lakes located close by, and some even had big trout in them! The house is well equipped, and the 2 spas were a big plus with the crowd we had. We also enjoyed the oversized barbecue on the back deck, and also the other one by the dining room. Sleeping accommodations were also a big plus, and most of the linens looked almost new. The dining room was also large, and we were able to squeeze 22 in there, but it was a bit tight, so we seated others in the kitchen which adjoins the dining room. There was a big butcher block in the center and this was used plenty to chop and talk and serve drinks while waiting for the next meal, and a bar seating area on one side with bar stools for more seating and eating. The large commercial gas range made cooking fun, especially with the grill in the middle. The other stove in the lower house was handy and we were able to let more than one chef do their job. The lawn out back was a good spot for my parents, and we all loved playing croquet with them, and the walking trails were just what everybody needed after feasting on all the good food we created. The free long distance and the local phone number was a great way to stay in touch, and the internet worked flawlessly, and fast! Tahoe City is close by and Wolfdales restaurant was one of our favorites for dining. There is also several super markets in Tahoe City and plenty of gift shops. All and all this was a good house to stay at, and the memories will always be with us! Thank you!

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

  Owner response: Thanks for the nice review, your group was a pleasure to have and we welcome you back in the future!

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• Quirky and fun setting for a family reunion

  Quirky and fun setting for a family reunion

  • Guest Stephen (Portland, OR)
  • Date of stay 06/30/13
  • Review Submitted 07/13/13
  My 20+ member extended family, aged 3 months to 82 years, greatly enjoyed our week-long stay here. The house came as described. Not a cookie-cutter McMansion, but something that's both unique and practical for a large group. Plenty of space and supplies for getting together inside, outside or in the hot tub. It took an afternoon to figure out how to get to some of the far reaches of the house, but that mostly added to the entertainment. A short drive to Tahoe City and numerous Tahoe destinations. Plus access to the park from the backyard provided a great escape without having to get in a car at all. I'd happily recommend the house to any family or other big group.

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

  Owner response: Thank you for your nice review We strive to make all guest happy to stay at The Secluded Tahoe Mansion

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• Lake Tahoe family reunion 2012

  Lake Tahoe family reunion 2012

  • Guest John (Russ) E. (Corralitos, Ca)
  • Date of stay 07/20/12
  • Review Submitted 08/03/12
  We just had a family reunion at this property, their were 17-21 people there at any one time , and in age from 2 1/2 to 70 years old. It was the perfect location. hiking every morning, games on the back lawn and meadow every evening, close to all shopping and activity centers. The seperation of rooms worked out very well. Everything you would need was provided and accesable The owners went out of their way to resolve any issues immediately...plumbing, TV, etc We would definetly recomend to any friend or family member. We rafted the river, zip-lined, hiked, golf, beaches nearby for kids swimming....hated to leave!.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners.

  Owner response: Thank you for the nice review! We always try and make everything as nice as we can to make your stay enjoyable!

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• January Jam

  January Jam

  • Guest LazyC (San Francisco, California)
  • Date of stay 01/03/12
  • Review Submitted 02/06/12
  My group stayed here after New Years and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The 2 hot tubs were crystal clear, and so was the parking area, as the snow was no where to be seen! Even though we had no snow, we did have a great time. The house is really two houses divided by a stairway in-between that leads to the hot tubs also. There is room for lots of people in both tubs, and the bigger one was the choice of most of us because it had more room to get in and out than the other one. The other spa was slightly smaller, and did have a private deck, even though it was not such a big deck, it was ample. Gas cooking was a pleasure, and there were two separate kitchens, and both had gas ranges. The beds were all fairly firm, and most of the linens were new, and so were the towels. The satellite TVs were good with the bay area stations, and lots of choices, even though the TVs in each house all had to be on the same program. We did not mind and left the lower house for the children and they liked having their own space. The wood stoves were a nice touch, and so was the peace and quiet of being on a street with little or no traffic. Tahoe City was a great place to dine and shop, and it was only a few miles away. The whole trip was fun, and we plan on returning to the Tahoe Area for the summer, because we love the area!

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

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• Private Party from S F

  Private Party from S F

  • Guest DS (San Francisco)
  • Date of stay 10/14/11
  • Review Submitted 11/13/11
  Thanks for all the fun we had at your wonderful get away, we enjoyed the outside nature and also the intimate encounters to be had with all the space. Our group especially liked all the trails, and the all day sun. Beautiful weather for October, all was A plus!

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

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• Family from the Bay Area

  Family from the Bay Area

  • Guest nan (Woodside, Ca.)
  • Date of stay 08/05/11
  • Review Submitted 08/31/11
  NOT A MANSION The property is two houses poorly joined together by a long stairwell. Not good for young children. There were BATS living in one bedroom,and bat fecal matter. When called the owner responded to this by bringing a net and putting a towel in a hole!!! All family members left with bug bites or rashes from the poor interior enviornment. The driveway is very steep and difficult to walk up or park cars. Two dead squirrels were in the fenced in area for pets.

  Owner response: Your group was very nice, and am a bit surprised by the review that was sent. first off, 99 percent of my guest get all their money back for the security deposit. When you called complained about how you did not burn up the barbecue, I was flexible and even sympathetic and offered to negotiate on the amount you would get refunded. Then the maids told me one of the blenders was missing and only the stand was there. I explained this to you in the letter I sent along with photos of the barbecue which was damaged when your group forgot it along with the corn burning inside of it. Someone tried to clean it up, but when I came and saw ashes below the deck, I knew something was wrong, and checked the inside which would not ignite anymore. This is when I noticed the burners were cracked, and notified you. It cost me well over the 100 dollars that I deducted. As far as the bats are concerned, when you leave the door open at night, wild creatures can enter the bedroom, as I cautioned your friends when I came the next morning. The fecal mater from the bats or whatever came through the open door was only created by your group not closing the outside doors at night. Same goes for any bug bites. The driveway is not that steep, I saw Lexus and Porshes up there when I came over, and lots of guests previously with Lincolns and other luxury cars did not complain. Finally, you son in law called me while I was out of town, and verbally threatened me and told me he was coming back to Lake Tahoe next week if he did not get his money back. I can only assume you had no idea and all for the 100 dollars that I ducted from your security deposit. Not only am I disappointed with the outcome, all the guest I talked to loved the place. We strive to make every guest happy and for you to send such a false review can only make me think maybe you cannot afford all the fancy cars that you showed up in. As far as your son in law goes, any more threatening phone calls will force me to file a restraint order against him.

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• Fun in April with snow and sun

  Fun in April with snow and sun

  • Guest SF Sue (Bay Area)
  • Date of stay 04/16/11
  • Review Submitted 05/01/11
  We stayed at The Secluded Tahoe Mansion and could not believe how peaceful it was. There were only the sounds of silence here the two spas were fantastic and always a big welcome after skiing all day and attending to the sore muscles. The layout was fantastic as the group we were with was diversified and some of the group wanted to go to bed early the others stayed in the upper portion of the house that had complete privacy from the lower part of the house. The dining room was ample, and we found that putting some extra guests in the kitchen was the right approach as there is a butcher block with bar stools that seated four more. The gas ranges worked flawlessly and having two work areas for the kitchen gave everyone room. The big screen TV worked well also and we watched the San Francisco stations that had all the important info which was pertinent to us. The town of Tahoe City is close and some of the group walked to the bus stop and got to town in less than 15 minutes from leaving the house. The Ski shuttle also stopped at the top of Dollar Hill and we took that also to save on gas. The two furnaces worked good and all the beds seemed firm and there were many pillow top mattresses and all the pillows were fresh. The 5 bathrooms made having time for a shower easy and there were more than enough towels to go around for the spa users, and plenty of extra towels for the shower. Having 2 washers and dryers was a great benefit, and the location of each laundry room was central to where the bedrooms were. The bar was fully equipped with wine glasses and also plenty of tumblers for drinks as well as a vast supply of shooter glasses. The barbecue off the dining room made serving dinner very easy and no fuss. The 7 11 market is less than a half mile away and the Tahoe Nordic Ski center and lodge was walking distant. They rent skis and also snowshoes. There are also lots of kids sizes and the people there are very helpful and friendly. We miss being at Tahoe and will look forward to someday returning to the Secluded Tahoe Mansion again.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, pet owners.

  Owner response: I appreciate it when I get reviews like yours and am so glad your group enjoyed your stay!

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• Solitude and Snow

  Solitude and Snow

  • Guest Sammy of Miami (Reno)
  • Date of stay 03/31/11
  • Review Submitted 04/10/11
  We stayed at the Secluded Tahoe Mansion, and we thoroughly enjoyed our Stay! The house was fairly large and spread out, and it was easy to get lost with all the different rooms and the place has a great southern exposure in one part of the house, mainly the great room with cross country skiing within our view. Early morning sun shines into the front of the house and the house is situated so there is total privacy without closing the blinds. The two spas were very clean and well maintained; same goes for the entire house. The two separate kitchens is a good idea as some of the group were vegans and they had no worries preparing their dishes as did we on the big barbecue off the dining room deck which is near the other kitchen. We played cards on the poker table, and there are also other games including a bumper pool table in the lower house. Kitchens were well equipped as well as the bathrooms with plenty of towels and the bedrooms all with extra bedding. We brought our golden retriever also and he loved the snow which was at least 10 feet deep in spots. The kids set up a sled run that ran from the top of the property to the street. The street is really a court, and there was no traffic to worry about, except for the snow removal which showed up daily due to the snowstorm. There are several supermarkets in Tahoe City which is 3 miles away, and many different restaurants there also. Ski and snow board rentals are also in Tahoe City with many boutique shops and gift shops also. The one thing none of our group will forget is how quiet the house is with no traffic noises, and the beauty of the snow right out the backyard of the house. There is a ski area that host cross country skiers with groomed trails and ski rentals within walking distance. The owner made us feel right at home and was available to answer questions and the internet and electronic systems all worked very good. Parking was only on the street due to all the snow, but the snow removal service came by daily and cleared our way out to the main street. Everyone had a good time and we emailed the owner and thanked him for such a good time.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, pet owners.

  Owner response: Thank you for the great review, we try and make things as comfortable as possible.

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• Enchanted Stay in January

  Enchanted Stay in January

  • Guest Sal from Cal (Santa Cruz)
  • Date of stay 01/14/11
  • Review Submitted 04/04/11
  We stayed at Tahoe many times, and this house was very nice considering all details. There is actually 2 different houses that are connected by a central staircase that is completely enclosed. The best part for us was we decided to invite a few extra guests and the house has room for 22 to 24 people and with just 16 of us it was a slam dunk.. The Tahoe Nordic ski center is right close by and having the ski rentals there was just what we needed. We did not have to drive at all and the people there are so hospitable. They have snow shoe rentals also so it was really great for the older people who came with us. The house was very clean, all appliances worked well, and having the 3 different wood stoves was very country. The owner of the property was very helpful and always available by telephone as we needed to contact him about extra cars and where to park them. The driveway is very long and quite steep, and the winter snow covered it with many feet. The parking area in front of the house was ample, and we had a very wonderful time. The two spas were also working great, and we enjoyed our privacy

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

  Owner response: Thanks for the review, and come back anytime!

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• Not a Mansion...

  Not a Mansion...

  • Guest Ron (Applegate, CA)
  • Date of stay 11/23/10
  • Review Submitted 12/15/10
  We stayed for a week at Thanksgiving, 2010; there were nine of us. We all had our own bedroom, although they were quite small; one mattress in the upper house was quite uncomfortable. The furniture in both houses was quite dated. The recliners in the upper house would not un-recline; you had to get help to get out. There are 52 steps from roadway to the upper house; 25 from roadway to lower house. These steps were not cleared of snow when we arrived; nor was the snow ever cleared while we were there. The enclosed part of the steps from lower house to upper house were random; different heights, different spacing making if very difficult to carry things up. The enclosure is a joke in that you can see under the steps to the outdoors which was dimly lit. The cookstove and oven in upper house did not have any vent fan and tended to set off the smoke detector alarm. The spas never got above 90 degrees. The fire wood supplied is too long for the stoves. We have been having Thanksgiving family reunions for 20 years and have rented many homes over the years; this is the first time that we have written a negative review. This home would be best described as a sorority or fraternity house.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers.

  Owner response: I am reading the review and it is nothing like the letter I received that stated on how much you enjoyed the house. I think that if I would have given you your deposit back you might be more truthful about the accomadations. The turkey fryer you used could have caught the rear deck on fire and I am thankful that you moved it. Unfortunately when you moved it over and beyond the deck you left it right on top of the driveway and when the turkey grease spilled or was dumped, it made such a terrible mess that there were many dogs and other critters digging through the snow looking for the source. Not only did it cost more than the security deposit that you left, the grease was tracked through the upper portion of the house all over the stone floors and also the carpets that were in the living room and kitchen at the upper kitchen. The worse part was you tried to hide the mess by burrying snow on top of it. As far as the review goes most furniture in the house is high end leather and also fairly new. The leather 3 piece set in the lower part of the house is barely a year old. The double leather recliner reclines when you put pressure on it and pull the lever. The spas need to be covered when not in use to get into the 100s, there is so much firewood that you were either too lazy to get another log or got a piece that was intended for the large firepit out in the back yard. The covered stairs that go all the way to the street are meant to be enclosed enough to keep the snow out and they do that job quite well. I make it a responsibility to make all guests happy and comfortable, and had I not been there to personally see the grease damage, I am sure the maids would have not noticed. Your responsibility as a tennant was not fulfilled when you left such a terrible mess and almost denied doing it until I sent you the pictures of the neighborhood dogs cleaning up your greasy mess!

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Fees:

• Pet Fee: $50
• Taxes Not included