WELCOME TO THE RIPKE RETREAT!
Late September and October is the perfect time for a fall Tahoe getaway. The crowds are gone and the beautiful weather remains. Plus the casinos are waiting for you to hit big with all the money left over from the summer visitors!
Our guests experience everything Tahoe has to offer from mountain hiking, boating, biking, sandy beaches, sight seeing and casino gaming. Or, if you simply want to relax, you can do that surrounded by pine trees in our upper floor balcony lounges. There is something here for everyone so come on up to get away from the city heat!
Our condo sleeps six comfortably. Our guest limit at this time is SIX. We also offer additional comfort for our guests utilizing our convertible living room sofa.
Come join is in the Ripke Retreat and enjoy our new rustic decor featuring pine cabinets accented in mountain-green trim. New Leesa mattresses, 60" Samsung HD TV, new kitchen appliances, new wood flooring, and mountain furniture. Sit by our gas-log fireplace while you relax, renew, and recharge! Tahoe is all about "mountain ambiance". You'll find it designed into every room in the Ripke Retreat.
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 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. Towels and linens provided. 4. Free Charter high-speed WIFI and long-distance phone. 5. Mid-bath remodel with updated shower. 6. Less than one mile and minutes to the 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 eight. Large heated pool (in season). 11. On-site laundry room. 12. 'Rustic Life' wood log table lamps. 13. Kuereg coffee maker plus coffee grinder. 14. New rustic kitchen dining table. 15. Gas starting fireplace. 16. New living room 60" HDTV. 17. Dining area & bar seat up to eight. 18. Newly remodeled mid-bath. 19. New sliding closet doors . 20. New pine interior doors. 21. Ultra comfortable MB Leesa king mattress, new Leesa Queen in bedroom #3. 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 the Ski Run Marina, 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. Additional street parking in front of your condo. 34. Hair dryers supplied 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.