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Spectacular Smuggler's Cove

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Smuggler's Cove
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Interior
Master sitting
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio

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South Lake Tahoe, CA

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

About this property

Spectacular Smuggler's Cove

VHR permit #332595
Come and enjoy one of the few homes in South Lake Tahoe with a Qualified Rental Permit.
Smuggler's Cove
A Lake Tahoe Landmark. One of a kind, ideal for entertaining, superb boating, panoramic views of Mt. Tallac and the Sierra Mountain range.
Brilliantly designed by renowned architect. Richly detailed with decks, patios, 2 fireplaces, gourmet open kitchen, bar, wine cellar, pool table, new dock, hot tub
Summer and Holiday rates and requirements vary Please inquire 805-728-5284




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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Maximum occupancy 8

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number QVHR Permit # 011968

About the area

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South Lake Tahoe, CA

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Smuggler's Cove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Smuggler's Cove ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Smuggler's Cove ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Smuggler's Cove located?

This family-friendly South Lake Tahoe holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Tahoe Balloons, Barton Memorial Hospital and Pope Beach. Magic Carpet Golf and Kiva Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lake Tahoe house

Very nice house. Kids loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vajra f.

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

A perfect place to enjoy South Lake!

This rental was a great fit for my family. We enjoyed fishing for bass on the dock and making great meals in the well equipped kitchen. We loved this rental!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Superb location and host

Robin the owner of the property was what made this stay even better. She was super helpful and went out of her way to make us feel at home. Excellent property , would move here permanently 😂
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Boaz S.

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

Unique experience

Very unique house, a bit dated but full of charm. Location is perfect for anyone looking to boat around Tahoe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

First trip to Tahoe

We loved our home and location in Tahoe. We rent a boat one day and they delivered the boat to our homes dock. The views were great from all three balcony’s. We would select this home again for future stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

chandi h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip

The property is older than it looks online but was in a great location. Hot tub was fabulous in the cold evening. The cover could have been on the side of tub so you can look out to the boat docks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

family vacation

House was very well equipped. Everything worked well. Loved the kayaks right in the back on the water and a pool table, ping pong table were fun. Solid kitchen and deck with grill was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Keri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Stay

It was a very nice house but no AC and that would have helped. There were not enough towels in the bathrooms but we washed and found others. The beach just a few minutes away was great. Our youngest son caught a lot Of fish.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Beautiful location!

Great location and amenities. House was comfortable. We went during a heat wave, 80s, and house has no AC. There were fans and we used them, opening windows as needed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Rarely gets into the 80's in Tahoe especially so close to the Lake. No one in Tahoe has A/C we usually need a good heater. Glad you enjoyed the house. New rental bans are making renting short term harder. Please keep me in mind for future trips I will be accommodating repeat guests only.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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

Tahoe Keys

The entire process was easy from check in to check out. Only possible negative is that the stairs could be a challenge to someone who is disabled.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ron and Nancy T.

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

Exterior dated

All of the stairs were difficult for us due to our age (80 ish). Interior very dated. Neighbors asked us "are you going to remodel". Loved the location and the Lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Business and lots of pleasure!

I was brought to Tahoe on business and arrangements were made for me to stay and enjoy the weekend. While we only scratched the surface of all this home had to to offer, we thoroughly enjoyed at stay. From billiards, to ping pong to kayaking, there were plenty of entertainment options at this unique property. I hope we can come again and enjoy more of it. One highlight to share - watching a bald eagle soar across the master bedroom vista. Magnificent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lisa R.

Liked: Check-in, location

Ugly Duckling on a Beautiful Street

I am a regular VRBO customer. This time we wanted to stay in the Lake Tahoe area. Since this was a last minute plan, we found this house that had the dates we wanted. The pictures don't truly show how dated this house really is. Usually hosts give you a nice welcome to their home, this was pretty stale. I felt like I was intruding even though I paid a pretty penny for a few nights. The towels were hard. The floors in the bathrooms really need a deep clean. Sink in one of the bedrooms does not work at all. Fire place in main living room did not work. Since the house was dated, it did smell a bit musty. The owner should also provide signage about bears. While we were sleeping, we were awaken by a bear roaming about the house (no there was no food outside or in our cars). I love the area, but I would not stay at this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hayes W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

House better than owner/property mgr.

Our stay got off to a bad start, as we were chastised by the manager for meeting our family at the house 1 hour early. To make matters worse, the small service dog (advised and approved a full year prior) became the subject of an irate attitude from the mgr. I suggested the mgr check the contract, but she didn't bother to check it out, or at least didn't apologize for her mistake. Once we checked in, things went fine with the house, altho we happened to pick the only 100+ degree days I have ever experienced at Tahoe, and the house has no A/C. That's by no means the fault of the property or the manager, but may have something to do with her short temper. Everthing worked properly! Beds and Tv's were great The pool table, ping pong table, and spa were great! Kitchen was complete, lacking nothing. Even a full spice rack! The owner/mgr topped off our stay with her retort to my query on dealing with the linens upon leaving, advising us that she would be there at 9am on our last day! (The contract called for vacating by 9:30am) I enjoyed dealing with VRBO, and plan to use them again soon. We have no intention to bother with this owner/mgr any further.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
My first C- review in 24 years on VRBO and it doesn't feel good. Mr. Williams I think the issue here was miscommunication and some hurt feelings over your four legged companion and for that I am truly sorry. You were lovely , respectful, 5 star guests. It was so nice to find everything in the best of order. I would not hesitate to have you return to any of our Lake Tahoe or Malibu homes and your little dog is very welcome to come along. With Apologies, Robin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

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

Great Unit in Perfect Location

We rented this house for a week and it was perfect. It is a large, expansive home in a very well kept neighborhood right on the water of the Tahoe Keys. The house was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the views, playing ping pong and the pool table. It is very conveniently located. It's in a quiet neighborhood, yet just a minute from Tahoe Blvd and all the happenings at South Lake Tahoe. We definitely recommend this house to others looking for a great place to stay at South Lake Tahoe.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

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

Great vacation

Good experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Great Tahoe family getaway

Our family loved the house, very clean, spacious and comfortable. Good location in a residential neighborhood, steps from the lakefront. We enjoyed the hot tub, pool table and ping pong table. Robin was very responsive to each of my inquiries. WIFI was very weak or not working, but other than that everything was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renn U.

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

Great place to stay

Right on the water with a dock and had a lot of room in the house for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Location, Location

We really enjoyed our stay in the Tahoe Keys. The house is equipped with all the amenities you need for a week long getaway. Decks on each level to walk out and enjoy the sunrise or evening to watch the sunset. There were six adults in our group and we had ample room during our stay. We spent the majority of our time at the dining room table when at the house to game-plan our next day's excursion. The best part was the location. Easy in and easy out of the neighborhood to get to local restaurants and shopping. Only about an hour to hour and half drive to Incline Village and Truckee. Emerald Bay was right around the corner as well. We would highly recommend staying here for a visit to Lake Tahoe. Robin is very easy to work with and quick with communicating. Thank you very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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

Wonderful property

Great communication with owner. We loved the house, very spacious, very clean. Great bar downstairs with a pool table, ping pong table outside. We used the kayaks and hot tub as well. It’s a wonderful place to stay and a great location, next to the beach. We would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Right on the canal…

Robin was very responsive when we had a few initial questions after arriving at the property. The home is exactly as seen in the photos. The master suite is huge with incredible views of the mountains. The kids loved using the available kayaks paddling throughout the canals and out to the lake. The lake was a short 2 minute walk from the house. It did get warm during the days and as there’s no A/C you need to keep the doors open to get a breeze. Though the nights did cool down it usually wasn’t until 10pm. It also could have been the timing we were there as the Pacific Northwest was experiencing a major heat wave. There were several floor fans available that helped out at night. We would definitely stay at this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Great weekend!

This house was great for our family. We loved having the pool table and ping pong table, and the kitchen was super well equipped. We loved the views out both the front and back of the property. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PB M.

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

Perfection

Woke up to glorious views, used as base for casual walks on the beach across road, kayaking off the back porch, or long hikes in mountains beyond. Made dinner in the well-equipped kitchen, lingered in the hot tub, and finished the day watching Godfather II (filmed up the road) in front of the fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Very nice place to stay,

Enjoyed the hot tub, pool table and great dinning area. The master bedroom upstairs view is fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Robin Twining

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Robin Twining

Why they chose this property

Private dock superb boating

What makes this property unique

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