Welcome to Thunder Lodge, a luxe mountain retreat on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. Centrally located for easy access to all your Tahoe adventures, this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home is a perfect getaway for up to 6 guests.
All 3 bedrooms are on the lower level; one with a King, one with a Queen and one with 2 Twin beds. Between the King and Queen bedrooms there’s a gorgeous, spa-like bathroom with dual vanities, heated floor and a heated towel rack. Across the hall, next to the Twin bedroom, is another full bathroom. Each bathroom has a shower but no bathtub. Also on this level, a spacious steam sauna and a large hot tub are at the ready to refresh and relax you after a day on the slopes or the lake.
Upstairs, the living room features a leather sofa and easy chairs with lots of cozy throw blankets, giant flat screen TV, and convenient gas fireplace. The fully equipped kitchen offers new GE stainless steel appliances, wine fridge, center butcher block island and plenty of shelf space for all your goodies. The adjacent dining area has a large table with seating for 6 and a buffet nearby for serving. A reading nook, half bathroom and deck with gas grill (available in summer) complete the upstairs layout.
Thunder Lodge sits on a level lot with plenty of parking in the heated one-car garage or on the paved driveway.
Located in a quiet neighborhood just 3.5 miles south of Tahoe City and a mile south of Sunnyside, the property feels remote but provides easy access to all kinds of activities. You’re minutes away from skiing at Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows or Homewood Mountain Resort; walking distance to the dazzling blue Tahoe water at Hurricane Bay; literally steps from amazing hiking and biking trailheads at Ward Creek State Park; and a short drive to Sugar Pine Point, DL Bliss and Emerald Bay State Parks.
Once you’ve experienced Thunder Lodge, you’ll be “thunderstruck” and won’t want to stay anywhere else!
Parking is limited to 4 spaces.
Bedrooms: Bedroom 1 - Downstairs, King Bed Bedroom 2 - Downstairs, Queen Bed Bedroom 3 - Downstairs, 2 Twin Beds
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS (Approximate; weather/traffic vary) Homewood Mountain Resort (skiing/boarding) — ~2–4 mi / ~5–12 min Obexer’s General Store + West Shore Market (Tahoma) — ~5–7 mi / ~10–15 min Homewood High & Dry Marina / lake access area — ~2–4 mi / ~5–12 min Sugar Pine Point State Park (beach, trails, Hellman-Ehrman Mansion area) — ~6–9 mi / ~12–20 min Meeks Bay Beach & day-use area — ~8–12 mi / ~15–25 min Eagle Rock (iconic short hike, West Shore) — ~7–10 mi / ~15–25 min Sunnyside Resort & Marina (lakefront dining + drinks) — ~8–11 mi / ~15–25 min Tahoe City (shopping/dining, Commons Beach, Truckee River outlet) — ~10–13 mi / ~20–30 min D. L. Bliss State Park / Rubicon Trail access (seasonal) — ~14–18 mi / ~25–40 min Emerald Bay State Park (scenic overlooks; Vikingsholm/Eagle Falls access—seasonal) — ~18–24 mi / ~35–55 min
GOOD TO KNOW (important details) - Minimum age to rent: 25 - None of our properties have AC unless mentioned elsewhere - Winter access: Chains or snow tires are often required in winter - BBQs (propane) are not provided during winter (November–Memorial Day). Charcoal grills are banned in our area. - Firewood is not supplied during the summer months (Memorial Day through October) - Shampoo/conditioner/bodywash are not included - Most have supplies like flour, sugar, salt & spices, but these are not guaranteed items - We do not provide additional towels for beach use and encourage renters to bring them for summer stays - Placer County STR rules: The county of Placer implemented a new Short Term Rental Ordinance which is very important for guests to abide by. Fines range from $1,500- 5,000 and can be issued to guests who are not in compliance. A full list of rules is attached as a photo in this listing. Some Highlights include: Quiet hours are from 9pm to 8am. No noise shall be heard across property lines. No outdoor speakers or amplified sound are to be used at any time. Street parking is prohibited year-round.
FAQ Where is Thunder Lodge located? On Lake Tahoe’s West Shore in a quiet neighborhood, about 3.5 miles south of Tahoe City and 1 mile south of Sunnyside.
How close is the lake? You’re within walking distance to the water at Hurricane Bay.
Are there hiking and biking trails nearby? Yes—trailheads at Ward Creek State Park are steps away.
How close is skiing? You’re minutes from Palisades Tahoe (Squaw Valley), Alpine Meadows, and Homewood Mountain Resort.
What other attractions are nearby? A short drive gets you to Sugar Pine Point, D. L. Bliss, and Emerald Bay State Parks.
What is the parking situation? Parking is limited to 4 spaces, with a heated one-car garage plus a paved driveway.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
• Leave any fireplace ashes IN the fireplace (if applicable)
• Do not make any beds
• Start your last set of dishes in the dishwasher
• Collect all trash and dispose of it in the bear-proof bin or dumpster outside
Do NOT leave the key in bear-proof bin door
Let us know if the bear-proof bin is too full to put all your trash inside
• Turn thermostat down to 55 (do not turn off!)
• Turn lights off, secure and lock all doors and windows
• Turn on electric Bear Fencing (if applicable)
• Return keys to HRG Lockbox.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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Property # 2220231vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
About the area
Homewood
Located in Timberland, a neighbourhood in Homewood, this holiday home is in the mountains. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Tahoe Maritime Museum and Olympic Valley Park are also worth visiting.
Granlibakken Resort Ski Area - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
Getting around
Truckee Station - 26 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Shadyside Lounge - 2 min drive
Sierra Surf Club - 7 min drive
West Shore Market - 2 min drive
Pete N Peters - 7 min drive
Swiss Lakewood Restaurant Tahoe - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Thunder Lodge by Hauserman Rentals pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Thunder Lodge by Hauserman Rentals?
As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunder Lodge by Hauserman Rentals on 28 Jun 2026 start from £274, 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 at Thunder Lodge by Hauserman Rentals?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Thunder Lodge by Hauserman Rentals?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Thunder Lodge by Hauserman Rentals?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Thunder Lodge by Hauserman Rentals located?
Located in Timberland, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Hurricane Bay and within 6 miles (10 km) of Homewood Mountain Resort and North Lake Tahoe Historical Society and Gatekeepers Museum. Tahoe Maritime Museum and Gatekeeper's Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Nice property with good amenities! Hosts were pretty quick to respond when we inquired. We enjoyed the place! I would give it a 4.5 for slightly roughed up furnishings here and there but definitely not enough to dock it down to a 4
It was a beautiful house the hot tub and sauna were amazing and the one of the reasons i booked I work a lot and hardly have time to relax so this was amazing
Wonderful home in a quiet neighborhood close to the lake, beaches, shopping and great restaurants. The house was well equipped with everything you could need. Great for 6 people and having a half bathroom is a plus. Would definitely rent again.
I rented this house for a quick girls weekend. Everything was great! House was clean and had everything we needed. The spa was clean and relaxing. Management was always helpful and easy to reach with any questions I had. I definitely recommend this house.
Ambra C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Sean E.
8 Jul 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Property Images
The images posted on the website did not accurately reflect the status of the property. Images portrayed a recently updated and clean property where as it was old and not very clean or updated. It was overall disappointing to us.
Stayed here with a group of friends. Comfortable home with a nice big hot tub. Actually the nicest hot tub I've seen but temp locked at 104 degrees. I would recommend lowering temp and providing more towels. we felt there wasn't enough body towels for 6. There was a washer and dryer which helped. The kitchen is well stocked and we were able to cook and bake a lot. The beds were comfy and the location is close to main attractions. There were some crumbs/popcorn on the floor when we arrived, the previous guests may have made a mess that was difficult to clean. the patio table was a nice touch and allowed for a peaceful meal in the back. communication with management was easy. overall a pleasant stay.
Ghayth A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2021
Thank you for your review and we're glad you enjoyed your stay! We do let you know in our summer discloser and rental agreement that we provide one set of towels for max occupancy of the home and we encourage people to bring additional towels/beach towels as needed. Thank you also for the feedback about the floor - we'll address this right away with our cleaners.
Overall we enjoyed our stay here. The home is in a great location, close to the lake, stores, etc. The hot tub and sauna are the best features of this place. The hot tub was actually hot and pretty roomy. The sauna was really nice too. The beds were comfy but the bed frame was too bulky for the small room so we kept bumping into the sharp corners when walking by.
Also the place looked a bit bigger on the photos tbh, but it’s not too big of a deal. Something I really didn’t like though, was that a lot of the mugs in the cupboard were dirty and looked like someone just drank coffee from them and then put them back and the coffee already dried up in them. The milk frother was also not washed. Just unpleasant :/
Overall our stay was good, I think the hot tub and sauna definitely made up for the other little things but I’d really suggest whoever cleans this place to do a better job and make sure all the dishes are clean.
Kate K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Deborah B.
14 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Thunder Lodge 9/7-9/11/23
Beautiful outdoor location, as well as interior decor.
Steam room and jacuzzi both available but went unused. Our brief stay took us out and about. All furniture was comfortable EXCEPT the leather couch in LR. Couch needs to be replaced. Fun games were available but we had brought our own. Great Kitchen appliances were available for use. Made great use of appliances and cookware but brought our own stock of food, seasoning and coffee. The overall unit was primarily clean except for kitchen island table. We washed pots & pans before AND after our usage. Kitchen trash and Bear Bins (outside) were all FULL upon our arrival. We couldn’t empty kitchen trash with bear bin full. Bear bin was not emptied until our third day at the cabin.
NOT impressed with stair cases up to living room/kitchen and down to bedrooms. I guess I missed the description or pictures that said this was a tri-level unit. Both the STEPS and RAILINGS are unsafe.
a. Steps are STEEP and metal hand railing too flexible. & insufficient length. One guest had to BEND DOWN to be able to grab hand rail at either stair location.
b. Double-check California structure code!!!!
c. NOT a disable-friendly unit.
Bath area rugs need GRIPPER bottoms - unsafely slip.
HRG staff always courteous.
Overall, unit too unsafe for my group but enjoyed our stay in spite of issues.
Deborah B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2023
Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear that Thunder Lodge didn't suit your needs, but you're the first group to mention safety issues. We do not advertise this property as a disabled-friendly unit, and the photos accurately depict the layout of the home. Although the kitchen trash definitely should not have been full upon your arrival, at popular rentals the outdoor bear bins are sometimes full from previous renters. We encourage renters to call and notify us of situations like this; we would have been more than happy to empty the bins for you. We're glad to know that, in general, you enjoyed your stay and hope we can host you again at a property that's more appropriate for your needs.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susan R.
29 Jul 2024
Lovely Rental!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The pictures and description of this home are accurate. We especially enjoyed sitting on the deck with our coffee and enjoying the majestic trees surrounding us. It was easy to cook our meals, and the furniture is comfortable. Thank you!
Susan R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Luana A.
3 Jan 2024
Amazing !!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house itself its amazing. The bedrooms are a little smaller than I thought but besides we had a very great time. Hot tub was working perfectly and they also have a sauna!. The house is located close to a lot of restaurants .
Luana A.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
DAVID S.
25 Mar 2023
Fabulous house!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful house! It has been recently fully upgraded. Well furnished. Well heated since we were just there under 8 feet of snow and ice. This is my go to house on the west shore.
DAVID S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Robert R.
31 Jan 2023
Fun in Tahoe
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great time. Thunder Lodge had it all. It was very clean, ready for our crew to enjoy our stay in Tahoe.
Robert R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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