Two Ways to Stay: Choose the Suite-Only Rate OR Upgrade + Kitchen for More Space

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A spacious indoor area with a pool table, seating, and a large wooden wall with a zigzag pattern.
A rustic interior with a wooden ceiling, a wooden sofa, a television, a piano, and a fireplace.
A stone sign with 'MAGIC CARPET GOLF' written on it.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Agate Bay

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
The current price is $267
$533 for 2 nights
All fees included
Sep 29 - Oct 1

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Carnelian Bay, CA
  • Place, beach near Carnelian Woods
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Agate Bay
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area
The current price is $267
$533 for 2 nights
All fees included
Sep 29 - Oct 1

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About this property

Two Ways to Stay: Choose the Suite-Only Rate OR Upgrade + Kitchen for More Space

Welcome to TaHome!

Walk to the lake, relax in the hot tub, and choose the space that fits your Tahoe stay.

TaHome offers two ways to stay: book our comfortable first-floor guest suite at a lower nightly rate, or upgrade to add the upstairs kitchen, living room, and second-story balcony.

Both options include two bedrooms with California King beds, a bathroom, in-room amenities, a private balcony, and access to the community hot tub, seasonal pool, tennis, pickleball, saunas, and more. You’ll be just minutes from the beach, marina, cafés, dining, and some of North Lake Tahoe’s best recreation.

CHOOSE FROM TWO WAYS TO STAY
SUITE ONLY — Default Booking

Enjoy the dedicated first-floor guest suite at our lower nightly rate.

Your space includes:

2 bedrooms with California King beds
Bathroom
Ground floor balcony with woodland views
Mini-fridge
Microwave
Keurig coffee maker
Breakfast table
In-unit washer and dryer
No kitchen access with this option

A note about the space: TaHome is a three-story townhome. With the Suite Only option, your dedicated guest accommodations are on the first floor. The owners live primarily elsewhere but may occasionally occupy the second and third floors when they are in Tahoe.

The main entry is shared, but the owners do not enter the first-floor guest area during your stay. Curtains provide a visual divider between the guest area and the shared entry/stairway, while both bedrooms and the bathroom have locking doors for privacy. For guests traveling with pets, a pet gate is available to help keep dogs downstairs.

Because the guest suite and upstairs living areas are within the same townhome, guests may occasionally hear normal household activity from the floors above when the owners are present.

UPGRADE — ADD KITCHEN + LIVING ROOM

Want more room to cook, gather, and spread out? Upgrade your reservation to include:

Full kitchen
Living room
Second-story balcony
Exclusive use of the upstairs living space and entry

Upgrade: +$50/night

Kitchen and living-room access can be added after booking, and we’ll work with you to adjust the reservation.

A GREAT NORTH SHORE LOCATION

TaHome puts you in the heart of North Lake Tahoe, with easy access to Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Incline Village, and Truckee.

Walk to Patton Landing Beach and Waterman’s Landing for coffee, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding, or head out to explore Tahoe’s beaches, trails, ski resorts, restaurants, and mountain towns.

Reno-Tahoe International Airport is approximately an hour away, and world-class ski resorts are within easy reach by scenic drives or the free TART Connect shuttle.

INSIDE TAHOME

Additional features include:

Wi-Fi
Ample closet space
Charging ports
Breakfast table
Board games
Electric fireplaces
Central heating controlled by Nest
Ground-floor balcony with electric heater
Bathroom with independent heat control
In-unit washer and dryer
Two parking spaces in a shared lot
Small-dog friendly

Available upon request:

Private ski locker
Grill and utensils
Tennis and pickleball equipment
COMMUNITY AMENITIES

As our guest, you’ll also have access to Carnelian Woods community amenities, including:

Seasonal swimming pool
Year-round hot tubs (weekends during winter)
Saunas
Tennis and pickleball courts
Bocce ball and volleyball
Playground
Game room with billiards and table tennis
Scenic hiking trails
Beautiful Lake Tahoe beaches just minutes away
EXPLORE CARNELIAN BAY

Nestled in Carnelian Bay, TaHome is a great home base for outdoor adventure or a relaxing Tahoe getaway.

Take a stroll to Magic Carpet Mini Golf, grab coffee at Waterman’s Landing, or rent a kayak or SUP and launch from Patton Landing Beach.

Also within walking distance are a 7-Eleven, post office, and local dining favorites including Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Old Post Office Cafe, and CB’s Bistro.

You’re approximately 10 miles from Northstar, Palisades Tahoe, and Alpine Meadows, with Tahoe XC nearby for cross-country skiing and mountain biking.

Depending on the season, you’ll have easy access to downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, sledding, mountain biking, hiking, paddling, swimming, and more.

CALIFORNIA PLACER COUNTY PERMIT

All safety and accessibility requirements to operate a short-term rental have been met.

Placer County, CA STR Permit #STR25-9357.

WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE
Gar Woods Grill & Pier
Old Post Office Cafe
CB’s Bistro Pizza & More
Waterman’s Landing
Patton Landing Beach
Kayak and paddleboard rentals
Tahoe Longhouse coworking and flexible meeting space
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Dogs not allowed upstairs.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4557789
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Does Two Ways to Stay: Choose the Suite-Only Rate OR Upgrade + Kitchen for More Space have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Two Ways to Stay: Choose the Suite-Only Rate OR Upgrade + Kitchen for More Space?

As of Sep 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Two Ways to Stay: Choose the Suite-Only Rate OR Upgrade + Kitchen for More Space on Sep 29, 2026 start from $267, 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.

Is Two Ways to Stay: Choose the Suite-Only Rate OR Upgrade + Kitchen for More Space pet-friendly?

Yes, Two Ways to Stay: Choose the Suite-Only Rate OR Upgrade + Kitchen for More Space allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Two Ways to Stay: Choose the Suite-Only Rate OR Upgrade + Kitchen for More Space?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Two Ways to Stay: Choose the Suite-Only Rate OR Upgrade + Kitchen for More Space?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Two Ways to Stay: Choose the Suite-Only Rate OR Upgrade + Kitchen for More Space located?

This family-friendly Carnelian Bay bed & breakfast is located in Carnelian Woods, within 3 mi (5 km) of Agate Bay, Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area, and Moon Dunes Beach. Brockway Summit is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Two Ways to Stay: Choose the Suite-Only Rate OR Upgrade + Kitchen for More Space Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay and ski weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was exactly what we had hoped, and the host was so welcoming and easy to communicate with. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Great location. Host answered promptly to questions. Quaint stop and ideal for a small family. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for one couple!

We had a wonderful stay and it was so nice to walk down to the lake. It would be quite tight with two couples though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sisters getaway

Clean, well appointed, beautiful setting
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in a great location. Easy access. As advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay!The place was extremely clean and comfortable. The host was very responsive and helpful, we accidentally mixed up the checkout time and even left our luggage inside, and the host quickly helped us resolve everything, so we weren’t locked outside in the heavy snow, which we truly appreciated.The location is also very convenient: just a 5-minute walk to great restaurants and close to a grocery store. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy

In a nice and quiet location near the forest—inland about 1 1/2 blocks from the lake. Rooms were cozy and clean! We loved having the coffee selection and Keurig. The heaters made the chilly nights much more pleasant! Had a modern yet comfortable cabin-home like atmosphere. Check-in/out was super easy and having the option of the lodge, pool and hot tub were great! Host was very kind and communicative. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Tahome was wonderful! It was just enough space for my family of 4. We loved Patton beach, that was within walking distance. We also enjoyed swimming at the Carnelian Lodge pool and hot tub. We loved hiking to Eagles Falls. It was beautiful. We happened to be there on one the hottest days of the year and our host brought us fans to help us keep cool at night. That was above and beyond and really appreciated how attentive they were. Lake Tahoe is beautiful and our time there is unforgettable!
West side of Tahoe
Twilight
Eagle Falls
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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