// This home is a short term rental and ski lease \\
**PETS PROHIBITED**
Stephens Retreat is a beautiful 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home, centrally located in a quiet neighborhood on Lake Tahoe’s North Shore. It’s a true Tahoe retreat, ideal for 2 small families or a group of up to 11.
Enter on the first floor the spacious, open and tastefully decorated kitchen, living and dining areas, half bathroom in the hall and King Master bedroom suite off of the kitchen.
The modern, fully updated kitchen is a cook’s dream with 5 burner gas stove, double ovens and all the equipment needed to prepare and serve meals. Farm-style dining table can seat up to 10, plus there’s casual dining in the kitchen with 4 bar stools at the counter.
Snuggle in the living room by the gas fireplace and enjoy a movie on the large flat screen TV or curl up with a good book in one of the window seat nooks.
Step out of the living room onto the sunny deck to grill up something tasty on the gas BBQ (available in summer only) or simply to appreciate the aroma and serenity of the surrounding pines.
Upstairs you’ll find three more bedrooms. On one side of the hall is a spacious second King Master Suite with flat screen TV and twin-vanity bathroom. On the other side there’s a Queen bedroom with large flat screen TV and another bedroom with Queen-on-bottom, Twin-on-top bunkbeds and a separate Twin bed. These two bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill-style full bathroom.
From Stephens Retreat in the Agate Bay area, it’s so easy to get to beaches, hiking and biking trails, ski resorts, casinos, restaurants, shopping and virtually all the adventures Lake Tahoe offers.
Come discover Stephens Retreat -- you’ll want to escape to this fantastic Lake Tahoe home at every opportunity!
Please note: The wood-burning fireplace shown in the photos near the dining table is non-operational.
Two car garage and a large, flat driveway. Parking is limited to 4 spaces.
Bedrooms:
Bedroom 1 - Downstairs Master, King Bed
Bedroom 2 - Upstairs Master, King Bed
Bedroom 3 - Upstairs, Queen Bed
Bedroom 4 - Upstairs, Bunk Bed Twin on Top and Double on Bottom and 1 Twin Bed
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS (Approximate; weather/traffic vary)
Patton Beach (Carnelian Bay) — ~1–2 mi / ~4–8 min (close enough to walk from parts of Agate Bay/Carnelian Bay).
Carnelian West Beach — ~1–2 mi / ~4–8 min
Gar Woods Grill & Pier (Carnelian Bay) — ~2–3 mi / ~6–12 min
Kings Beach (public beach, dining, shops) — ~4–5 mi / ~10–15 min
Tahoe Vista Recreation Area (beach + boat launch) — ~5–7 mi / ~12–18 min
Tahoe City (Commons Beach, dining/shopping, Truckee River outlet) — ~6 mi / ~10–15 min
Northstar California Resort (skiing/riding + village) — ~11 mi / ~20–30 min
Palisades Tahoe (Olympic Valley) — ~14 mi / ~25–40 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
- For all dog-friendly properties, there is an additional fee of $100+tax per dog.
- 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. Dogs must be leashed at all times when outside a property, and all pet waste must be picked up. Street parking is prohibited year-round.
FAQ
Are pets allowed?
No. Pets are prohibited.
How many guests can stay at Stephens Retreat?
The home is ideal for two small families or a group of up to 11 guests.
Is there outdoor space?
Yes—there’s a sunny deck for relaxing among the pines.
Is there a BBQ/grill?
Yes—a gas BBQ is available in summer only.
Where is the home located?
It’s centrally located in a quiet North Shore neighborhood in the Agate Bay area, with easy access to beaches, trails, ski resorts, dining, shopping, and more.
STR22-6141