Ripke Retreat, $99 Fall Special, Location!, Total Remodel, Pool, Hot Tub/WIFI

Our You Tube video is now LIVE! Scroll to the end of our photo gallery (above) and click on the "play" arrow. WELCOME TO THE RIPKE RETREAT. Our Retreat is located in the center of all South Lake Tahoe venues. Minutes from the stateline casinos, Heavenly California base lodge, walking distance to the Ski Run Marina, and beaches. Close to bike trails and hiking. A Safeway market and the Bijou Golf Municipal Course are just three blocks west of our stunningly updated condo. Please email your booking request as early as possible to secure the dates you want. We reduce our rates for longer stays. Please see our "Rates" page for details. Experience accommodations that look and FEEL like Tahoe! Incredible golden pine cabinetry highlighted by mountain green trim. Just completed is our updated mid-bath shower and all-new pine interior doors. We opened up our entire kitchen space by removing the dining room wall. New granite countertops with all the appliances you need. We've also thought of "extra conveniences" like a Kuereg coffee maker, waffle iron, crock pot, toaster oven, coffee grinder, blender, extra coat racks, framed cable TV guides, programmable hotel safe, "Limelite" nite lights, and a high chair for our smaller guests. Pull out living room queen sleeper sofa allows us to sleep eight guests. Just added..... We listen to our guest reviews! We just added new Leesa hybrid mattresses in two of our bedrooms, including a new Ca. king in our master. Experience added comfort and deep sleep like you have never experienced before! Wake up refreshed and ready for new mountain adventures every morning. Enjoy stunning "Heavenly" Gunnbarrel ski run views from our master bedroom picture window. Charter Spectrum high-speed internet and phone with free calls. Our new Bavarian Village central hot tub seats six, with an updated central laundry room. The Ripke Retreat is perfect for weekend escapes, ski trips, casino getaways, family reunions, weddings, honeymoons, and extended stays (up to 30 days). Please check our availability calendar BEFORE you inquire. Two-night minimum stay. Three-night minimum for all holiday stays. No pets, please. Please note that the city of South Lake Tahoe now adds a $4.50 PER NIGHT Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). The TOT tax will be shown in your revised fee summary after you book. South Lake Tahoe Vacation Rental Permit #102666 Listed are 50 reasons you will love your stay in the Ripke Retreat: 1. Total kitchen remodel. New granite countertops, cabinets, and appliances. 2. Forced air heat throughout. 3. Plush towels and linens. 4. Free Charter high-speed WIFI....don't forget your laptop. 5. Mid-bath remodel with updated shower. 6. One mile to casinos and both Heavenly California ski bases. 7. Fourteen major ski areas within a 50-minute drive. 8. Minutes from hiking and bike trails. 9. Year round hot tub seats ten. Large heated pool (in season). 11. On-site laundry room. 12. 'Rustic Life' wood log table lamps. 13. Kuereg coffee maker. 14. Forced air natural gas heat. 15. Gas starting fireplace. 16. New living room 46" HD TV. 17. Dining area & bar seats up to eight. 18. Newly remodeled mid-bath. 19. New sliding closet doors . 20. New pine interior doors. 21. Ultra comfortable MB Serta king mattress. 22. Three blocks from Bijou Municipal Golf Course. 23. AM-FM-CD player. 24. Blu-Ray player. 25. Indiglo nite lites. 26. Programmable hotel security safe in MB. 27. Casino shuttles. 28. VISA, MC, AE, DISC cards accepted. 29. "AAA-rated'. 30. Three blocks from Safeway market, restaurants, and shopping. 31. Bike path at entrance. 32. Three blocks from bike and ski rentals at “Sierra Ski & Cycle” on Hwy. 50. 33. Parking directly in front of your condo. 34. Hair dryers in both baths. 35. Fully-equipped kitchen. 36. Hand and shampoo soap provided. 37. New master bedroom 23” LCD TV. 38. More than 150 cable channels. 39. Framed cable channel guides. 40. High chair for our smaller guests. 41. Luggage stands & clothing valets in all bedrooms. 42. ”Indiglo” nite lights & glo switches. 43. Three direct dial phones. 44. Playground next door for the kids (in season). 45. Barbecue and picnic table directly in front. 46. Incredible view of Heavenly's “Gunbarrel” main ski run from your MB window. 47. “Low price guarantee” from owner on your rate. 48. Great for weddings, honeymoons, reunions and weekend getaways (friends can rent adjacent units). 49. Late check-out can be arranged. 50. “Tahoe Tips” newsletter from owner upon request.