Located in McKinney Estates, a neighborhood in Homewood, this cabin is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Emerald Bay State Park and Zephyr Cove Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Palisades Tahoe.
Traveling with kids? Consider Tahoe Maritime Museum and Olympic Valley Park. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Palisades Tahoe - 34 min drive - 32.0 km
Heavenly Gondola - 41 min drive - 47.8 km
Heavenly Ski Resort - 44 min drive - 47.4 km
Northstar California Resort - 48 min drive - 51.4 km
Getting around
Truckee Station - 35 min drive
Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Shadyside Lounge - 12 min drive
Chambers Landing Bar - 3 min drive
Swiss Lakewood Restaurant Tahoe - 5 min drive
West Shore Market - 12 min drive
The Dog and Bear Tavern - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Rubicon Retreat-Outdoor Sauna, Ski Slopes pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Rubicon Retreat-Outdoor Sauna, Ski Slopes?
As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rubicon Retreat-Outdoor Sauna, Ski Slopes on Oct 31, 2026 start from $574, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Rubicon Retreat-Outdoor Sauna, Ski Slopes?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rubicon Retreat-Outdoor Sauna, Ski Slopes?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Rubicon Retreat-Outdoor Sauna, Ski Slopes located?
This family-friendly Homewood cabin is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoe Maritime Museum and Hellman-Ehrman Mansion. Meeks Bay Beach and Meeks Bay Trailhead are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Great place for a 3 night stay. Scott was very fast to respond with any questions we had. Nice quiet neighborhood near the lake. Sauna was awesome? Highly recommend . Thanks Scott!
Everything with this property was comfortable and clean. No complaints at all. The area is fun with an endless things to do. I wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2023
Thank you Matthew! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back!
Loved the location and the charm and coziness of this cabin. Super ran and had everything we needed and then some. I will say I was nervous at first because the listing said "electric fireplace" butit was gas with an electric remote...super awe!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 29, 2023
Thank you for the glowing review John! We hope to welcome you back again someday!
The perfect cabin in the woods by the lake. This house has everything; great location, comfortable beds, kitchen was stocked with all utensils and good sharp knives (having dull knives in a rental is the worst) plus the best variety of hot sauces anyone could ask for. Sauna was the icing on the cake! Scott was attentive and responded quickly, overall excellent experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2023
Thank you for the review Katy! So glad you had a 5 star experience. Hopefully we can welcome you back again soon!
We had SO much fun staying at this adorable cabin. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was stocked with nearly every tool you might need, the game closet was full of interseting games (including our favorite, Catan!) and the deck was the perfect place to enjoy morning coffee and afternoon reading. The cabin is tucked into a neighborhood so you are away from the busy-ness that sometimes comes with Tahoe in the summer and it was fun to watch all of the 4-wheelers headed up to the Rubicon trail head. Thank you for sharing your place with us! It was such good family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2023
Thank you for your glowing review Holly! We hope you're able to come back and enjoy another peaceful family getaway someday!
We rented this place for a family reunion in summer. It is a great little cabin, perfect for 2 people, a very well appointed kitchen, right at the start of the Rubicon OHV trail, with mountain biking/hiking trails within walking distance & a quiet neighborhood. It has it all!
Wish there was a way to give 4.5 stars, instead of 5. There is not enough furniture in the bedrooms, so be prepared. The bedrooms have no dressers & one of the bedrooms had no accessible closet. It was challenging for we had nicer clothes for parties and dinners.
But overall a great place & we plan to book there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2023
Thank you for your review Jessica! We appreciate your feedback and take it into consideration. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
I absolutely loved this house. You can tell it is a very well loved house by the owners! It had fabulous amenities and great cookware— there was literally nothing missing! The house was so kid friendly, too— my 5 and 3 year old were excited about the bunk bed and toys, and the adults were excited about the kid friendly plates, etc. also a huge bonus that it is dog friendly as we love Tahoe with our pup!
It is a tiny A-frame and every inch of the house is maximized for space. It is a great location, right at the base of the rubicon trail. If you have a very car enthusiastic 3 year old Kid with you, it’s an added bonus to watch the off-road vehicles come and go all day. It can get a bit busy in that regard, but the street itself is quiet, tucked away from the highway noise. We enjoyed great walks to Chambers, Tahoma market, and more. I can’t wait to stay here again! Thank you Scott and sue for everything!