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9.8

Exceptional

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 3742 sq ft

Popular amenities

Breakfast available

Hot Tub

Washer

Pool

Gym

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Tahoe City, CA

Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park1 min walk
Granlibakken Resort Ski Area4 min walk
North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center3 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

This is a fantastic home base for a couple or family of three spending time in the Tahoe City area. The lodge has a hist...

Tim M.

Apr 18, 2024

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Living room, full kitchen, 85” TV

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Unit #39 (Units A & B Together)

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Couples Romantic Retreat

GRANLIBAKKEN RESORT - BEARPAW BUILDING -- UNIT #39

Affordable and tastefully remodeled condominium is the ideal couples get-a-way - One Bedroom condominium included Unit “A & B” together. This combo is an end unit - 795 sq ft.

Side “A” full kitchen, tiny dining area, outside deck, living room area contains a wood burning fireplace, giant size 85” TV, full bath w/tub/shower bathroom, Murphy Wall Bed and Internet with forest/parking lot views. "B" side contains an Eastern style four poster king bed, mini fridge and microwave: coffee station, full bath, TV/Internet.

Interior updates include oversized cushion deck chairs, wood shutters and blinds, washer/dryer, granite counters, hardwood floors and all new paint. At the resort there are Tennis courts, heated pool, jacuzzi, sauna, showers open all year. Downhill ski area and hiking trails. Bridges for recreational fun. Restaurant on campus (in room "to go" orders also available). Lobby is open 24/7.

This condo is perfect for two people and possibly one child, not more. It is not a condo for families. There is no elevator, concrete covered 3 flights of stairs. No wheel chair access. Not child proofed. No pets allow at this resort.

Condo maybe rented nightly, weekly or monthly and ski season.

This is not a condo for families. When booking PLEASE state the amount of people you will have to a MAXIMUM of 3. The condo is not child proofed. There is no wheelchair access.

To check in simply go to the main lodge lobby and the staff will issue you a card key. The card key works on the hall door as well as both unit A&B and the pool/tennis areas.

We are very please to have you. For further information please text Gabrielle Mancuso Fiorentino (831 626-6575).

Property manager

Ga”brie”lle Fiorentino

Amenities

Pool

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

The living area, gas stove 50" smart tv with cable, blu-ray.dvd, netflix, amazon

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 5

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17

Over 5 years old

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Call the lobby for the internet password

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Tahoe City

Located in Tahoe City, this condo is in the mountains and on a lake. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sand Harbor. Olympic Valley Park and Tahoe Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.

Tahoe City, CA

What's nearby

Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park - 1 min walk
Granlibakken Resort Ski Area - 4 min walk
North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center - 3 min drive
Commons Beach Park - 4 min drive
Palisades Tahoe - 16 min drive

Getting around

Truckee Station - 22 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Chalet - ‬18 min drive
‪Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet - ‬18 min walk
‪West Shore Market - ‬5 min drive
‪Bridgetender Tavern And Grill - ‬20 min walk
‪Rosie's Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Couples Romantic Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Couples Romantic Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Couples Romantic Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Couples Romantic Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Couples Romantic Retreat located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this condo building in Tahoe City is in the mountains, within a 5-minute walk of Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park and Granlibakken Resort Ski Area, and close to winter activities such as cross-country skiing. Truckee River and St. Nicholas Episcopal Church are also within 1 mi (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

Jul 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

4th of July

Great place with lots of space

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Jul 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sensational Retreat

Spent some long days on the water and appreciated having a cozy retreat to recover in. All the amenities of home with an excellent bed. Clearly the hosts pay attention to all the details. Would love to say here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Apr 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect condo for a ski trip

This is a fantastic home base for a couple or family of three spending time in the Tahoe City area. The lodge has a historic feel, and it's a short 15-minute drive to ski at Palisades & Alpine Meadows. The condo is very nicely furnished, with a well-stocked kitchen. Some online photos made it look like there was a twin or full size fold away bed in the living room. That bed now seems to be permanently down, and really serves as a large couch. Even for our 13 year old it was too short for sleeping. He had to sleep diagonally. Another thing to note is that the condo is on the third floor, and is only accessible by stairs, so loading luggage, groceries, and ski gear takes some effort. That said, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this very nice mountain condo.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

Feb 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Loved being close to the lake and to palisades. Easy drive up or you can take the bus from the transit center. Hot tub and sauna were perfect for post skiing relaxation!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Jan 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Trip

We really enjoyed our stay! The rooms were spotless and very well taken care of. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals. Beds were comfy. Granlibakken is in such a great location to explore the Tahoe area and these privately owned units were noticeably nicer than the hotel-managed ones we’ve rented in the past. Would definitely stay here again

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann W., Battle Creek, Michigan USA

Sep 24, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit

This condo was exactly as advertised/shown in the pictures. No surprises, no issues at all during our stay. And, I know this is such a little thing, but I appreciated that all of the dresser drawers were completely empty--I hate when the owner leaves miscellaneous items throughout their property.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

Sep 16, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location for Tahoe Getaway!

This property is lovely. Very nice to be on the top floor, with easy access to parking. Includes everything you could need for a visit to Tahoe!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha L.

Aug 17, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honeymoon stay

Overall, our stay here was great! Everything was very clean and well maintained. The location is a little further from the main strip in Tahoe City to walk to downtown, but it only took about 25 minutes/1.5 miles and there was a trail you could take which was really convenient. We did know this ahead of time when we booked, and so if you are a walker this spot would work for you! Otherwise, plan to drive into town. Check in was very easy at the front desk and any questions the front desk of Granlibakken was there to help us. We had to leave quite early in the morning and the check out process was very easy/required little clean up on our part as it was more like a hotel check out than a traditional VRBO where several check out items are required of the guests. The location is close to several trails/short drive from Emerald Bay and other Tahoe summer hot spots! The wifi was slow, but did eventually get us to where we needed. This only impacted our phones- the TV/Netflix worked at high speed all the time which was nice. This VRBO had several more rules than I normally see for VRBO listings- including the amount of nespresso pods you can use until they charge you for more. We decided to just buy our own since the ones provided were all decaf. Not a huge to-do but something to note when you do your grocery shopping. The pool/hot tub/sauna were a nice on site perk that we definitely took advantage of. Overall, this was a nice getaway spot! Would recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart D.

Aug 10, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love it!

Love the huge tvs and big bedroom.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 31, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location great

Equal distance emerald bay and Nevada beaches, 8 minutes from paddle wheel boat tours, kayak, bike and SUP rentals. Less the 1 hour from Reno

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Jul 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Forest Hideout

We had a wonderful stay in this beautifully remodeled unit. The beds were really comfy and everything worked well. The deck was covered in thick pollen which we had to clean before using but we will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Jul 17, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Busy weekend

Parking can be an issue.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl E.

Jul 16, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Clean and comfortable

I attend a conference at Granlibakken every other year. I’m so glad that I found this place on VRBO! It is nicer than the places I’ve randomly been assigned in past years. The only issue I had was at check in, but that was an issue with the Granlibakken staff member I was dealing with. I definitely recommend this place for whatever brings you to Granlibakken and Tahoe.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

WBen95

Jun 6, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

The place was beautiful and clean. It had everything we needed. We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Apr 30, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Amazing stay, amazing home - just as described. 10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Apr 15, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice ski lodge

Check in was very easy because it's a room in a larger ski lodge. Has everything you need, including the biggest TV you've ever seen in your life.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume T.

Apr 3, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay, fits description

Overall very good experience. Place is as described, pretty large. Didn’t have any heating issues. Fire place is great! The entire area is nice, hot tube very convenient. Only thing missing was probably some basic olive oil salt and spices which would have make it easier for people who like to cook.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alvin R.

Mar 23, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Al

Nice time

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

Feb 24, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Coziest Cabin

The two bedroom condo at Granlibakken is so comfortable and cozy and stocked with everything you need. The cute bear decorations and incredibly comfortable beds made for a perfect weekend, can not wait to return!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Feb 21, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Amazing place with great location! Will definitely plan another stay. Very well kept and clean unit with all the amenities we needed. Close proximity to Palisades Tahoe for a ski trip. Owners are responsive and helpful. Very happy with our stay here!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Feb 14, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location close to town

Great location close to town.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

James T., Carmel, USA

Feb 11, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grand Ol’ Time At The Granlibakken

Excellent and spacious property with lots of things to do

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lin L.

Jan 12, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for family with one child

Great place in a convenient location with pool and sledding on site. clean and comfortable. I would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Peyton L.

Jan 5, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Solid location!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Greg F.

Nov 28, 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Ok at best for the price, stay elsewhere for the money

As someone that grew up in the area and went to Granlibakken when I was in HS, I had high hopes for this property. However, once on the property and in the accommodations, it was obvious that not much has been updated. The rooms were clean, but freezing, lots of air in the waterlines indicating that the rooms had not been used in quite some time. While some of the room amentities were nice, internet/wifi access, large LCD screens with streaming services already available, that was about the extent of it. The particular rooms we stayed in had one main room with a "livingroom" area that had a Murphy bed as the only bed, not something clearly called out in the VRBO listing. This was then a shared space with the other room (master) that was in the same small entry way but required separate access. The "master" was nothing more than your average hotel room with a bed, mini-fridge, bathroom and other furniture shoe-horned into a small living quarter. I really wish I could say that I liked this place but for the same price I would have very easily received a standard hotel (even cheaper really) and had less issues. Issue 1: Rooms hadn't been used in who knows how long and with outside temps hitting the 20s at night, when we got there (local time of 10pm), the rooms were set at 55degrees for "energy savings." It took until 5am for the rooms to warm up to a comfortable 68degrees. The next morning the heater for the master then shutdown and would not come back on and had to have maintenance perform a reset. Issue 2: Door locks did not work when we got there, There RFID cards did not allow us to get into the main entry way let alone the rooms, the hallway was a balmy 45degrees and luckily the receptionist had not left (again we checked in at 10pm) because he had to bring the laptop for the door locks up to perform a firmware update to the locks. After that the locks worked until the next morning. Then again that evening the "shutoff" and we could not access the rooms when we returned in the evening, once again locking us in the freezing hallway until someone could come and let us in. However, this time it was almost 30 minutes before the receptionist and maintenance person showed up. They fixed the locks, having to do the same process again but never fully telling us what the root cause was. As much as I love Lake Tahoe, I CANNOT recommend this property until some serious upgrades are made to it as a whole. Your money is better spent elsewhere.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ga”brie”lle Fiorentino

Fox and Gabrielle Fiorentino hale from both Los Gatos and Carmel California and are well seasoned travelers. They have, themselves been in many "homes away from home" and know what a travelers desires . They stepped up and answered the call in this nicely appointed respite.

They have vacation homes for rent in Carmel, Los Gatos, Lake Tahoe and Aptos California

Why they chose this property

Being on the 3rd floor, this condominium offers wide open space with a beautiful mountain flavor and beamed ceilings.

What makes this property unique

Having a perfect location 1 mile to Tahoe City, 1/8th mile to the Lake beaches is one of the reasons we love it here. On property swimming pool, adventure bridges, tennis courts, resturant and spa. The condo has everything anyone could want.

The property sits only 1/2 mile to the Truckee River. Enjoying river rafting during the summer months.

Nearby fishing and of course in the winter fabulous skiing at Homewood, Alpine Meadows, Squaw Valley and Northstar as the closest locations.

Fine resturant on lake pier dinning during the summers.

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