Scandinavian Cottage Close to Lake

About Linda Taylor

We are a family of four who live near the beach in Southern California, who enjoy all types of outdoor activities. In the Winter months we head to Tahoe as often as we can to enjoy skiing, shoe-shoeing, sledding (and getting cozy with a book or a good movie). In the summer months Lake Tahoe offers hiking, waterskiing, boating, rafting and biking. We love the West Shore feeling of the old "lazy days of summer", where things can be as slow, or as active as you want them to be. We wanted our cabin to be a place where families and friends gather to enjoy time together and make memories, and if you read our guest book with 17 years of entries...we are happy to say that the place has accomplished that, not only for our own family but many, many others who have visited.

Why Linda Taylor chose McKinney Estates

When we travel away from home, we like to go to places that feel different from our permanent home, but are clean, safe, cozy and comfortable too. When we found the Burt Anderson designed, old-Tahoe style cabin, we knew it was the place for us. Located on the West Shore, the area has charm, a relaxed vibe, access to endless outdoor activities with amazing backdrops, beaches, views and hiking trails. In some ways the cabin feels like a step back in time. With pecky cedar construction, stone fireplace, and cabin decor. The house sits on a corner lot with forrest land and creek on the other side and immediately behind, and feels private even though it is located in small quiet neighborhood. The kitchen and bathrooms have been updated for convenience but we tried to maintain the original rustic charm of the cabin. Being able to walk to the beach was a requirement for us, and to find Chamberlands beach with it's charming Dockside Bar and Grill on site was a huge bonus!

What makes this Cottage unique

Walking distance to the Lake, yet far enough from busy Highway 89 so there is no traffic noise. Street level access so there is no steep driveway to navigate in the snowy winter months. The yard is large for the area with room for outdoor play and relaxing.