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Serene Lakes - Wonderful Waterfront Family Escape

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A spacious dining area with a long wooden table set for six, a stone fireplace, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a large window.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A wooden deck with a table and an umbrella, overlooking a calm lake surrounded by tall trees.
A wooden cabin with a balcony and a staircase, surrounded by snow and trees.
A spacious balcony with a wooden railing, large windows offering a view of a snowy landscape, and a stone fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Soda Springs, CA
  • Place, beach near Serene Lakes
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Boreal Mountain Resort
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Serene Lakes - Wonderful Waterfront Family Escape

Beacon Lake House has been remodeled with upgrades throughout the home. It is situated on the east shore of Serene Lakes getting the full benefit of the warm afternoon sun. Excellent lake access with its own sandy beach with a canoe and 3 paddleboards available. Expansive, open floor plan in the living room, kitchen, reading loft, and dining room gives you great views out to the lake. Downstairs TV room allows for quiet upstairs. A great winter ski home too, with its nice light and warmth, and proximity to Royal Gorge and Sugar Bowl. Pet Friendly (1 dog only). This is a beloved family home; we come as often as we can and take great care of the place. We welcome renters who appreciate that and welcome a number of repeat renters year after year. We rented through an agency for many years (and before that were renters ourselves for many years), and are still new to VRBO. We welcome your inquiries.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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 (limit 1 total)
Renter responsible for all clean up. One dog only.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No open fires under any circumstances. No use of sailboat or rowing scull.
Please respect our neighbors! No loud music after 10pm. Maximum of six cars and no cars on the street overnight.
To keep bears away, all garbage must be placed in bear box and grill kept clean. All other instructions for a happy stay will be at the house! :-)

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2201285vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Soda Springs

Located in Serene Lakes, a neighbourhood in Soda Springs, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort and Soda Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Donner Lake and Donner Memorial State Park. KidZone Museum and Olympic Museum are also worth visiting.
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Soda Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • beach near Serene Lakes - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Soda Springs - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Boreal Mountain Resort - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Donner Lake - 18 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 24 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Upper Deck Bar (at Boreal) - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪For Real Dough - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Village Espresso - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Pub At Donner Lake - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mid-Mountain Lodge - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Lakes - Wonderful Waterfront Family Escape pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Serene Lakes - Wonderful Waterfront Family Escape ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serene Lakes - Wonderful Waterfront Family Escape ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Lakes - Wonderful Waterfront Family Escape ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene Lakes - Wonderful Waterfront Family Escape located?

Located in Serene Lakes, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tahoe National Forest and Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort. Lake Van Norden and Soda Springs are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brynn M.

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

Great House for Multi-Generational Family Vacay

All generations had a great time and felt at home and comfortable in the house and the beautiful lake!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

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

Family Vacation

Beautifully vacation rental? Perfect location on the lake, they provided paddle boards and kayak. Couldn’t ask for a better vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sasha G.

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

beautiful place for large family

We have stayed in the area for over 10 years and this is by far our favorite house. The large deck looking over the lake and the easy everyday access to the lake was enjoyed by all. The home has plenty of space for everyone to take their own time to relax. The kitchen has everything you need and plenty of space and room for our food and group. We look forward to staying again and making more memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor C.

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

Relaxing Stay

We had a relaxing and comfortable stay for our large group of friends and family. The house is well-equipped and located in a beautiful neighborhood along the lakefront. Communication with the owner was easy and reliable. We were not able to utilize all the included watercraft amenities because of the weather (hail, rainstorms, residual snow) but enjoyed the scenic views and tranquil atmosphere. I would recommend this property for a large responsible group and I would surely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy E.

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

Winter Wonderland

Our family had a wonderful vacation at Beacon House. The setting at Serene Lakes is beautiful. There was snow for snowball fights but the roads were cleared for walking around the lakes. Inside, Beacon house is very well-equipped for cooking and group dining. The fireplace is amazing and is part of a big space for being all together.. Other smaller spaces were fun for the kids playing dolls and games. Great place for Thanksgiving and no doubt wonderful for summer fun, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Family for Thanksgiving week

We stayed five days over Thanksgiving with all our adult children children and young grandchildren. This house was great for a large group and multiple families. The location right on the lake is fun with a large deck and plenty of flat area to run and play. We even had one son take a polar plunge! Brrrr! The beds are comfortable, plenty of towels, and the kitchen was very well appointed with everything we needed to cook and serve large family meals. Response from the owner on one small issue was addressed quickly. We have rented many cabins in the neighborhood and this is our favorite.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ann is a great host!

We stayed at Ann's property for a ski trip two weeks ago. The house is great, the view is great and the location is great! I'd like to call out Ann is a great host! We have a total of 4 families and one has to stay on the lower floor. We couldn't get the lower floor heater going so I called Ann on her cell. Ann and her husband guided us to troubleshoot the issue and gave us super helpful tips to keep the lower floor warm. Ann reached out to me after our trip. Her husband and she sorted out and fixed the heater to make sure it won't happen to future guests. Ann went a step further to offer us compensations for our stay. There have been many recent internet posts and around our friends on bad hosts (such as intentionally extra charging guests with all kinds of lame excuses) and we're so lucky to have Ann as our host. Highly recommend Ann and definitely looking forward to coming back to this house during the summer to enjoy the gorgeous lake view and lake access!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ann

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We are a Bay Area family with three daughters who have grown up going to Serene Lakes. We love the beauty of every season as well as the community around the lake. We are glad to be able to rent to families and other small groups who feel the same way!

Why they chose this property

Serene Lakes is a great community, off the main paths of the Tahoe region but full of great hiking, mountain biking, water play (the kind without motors), and terrific neighbors who all look out for each other.

What makes this property unique

Our place is not huge but we have a fully-equipped and spacious kitchen, lots of cozy rooms for guests, a comfortable open common area looking out on the lake, and a large deck for sitting in the sun. There is a TV room on the ground floor, with a couple of armchairs and 2 big beanbag chairs. This leaves the main floor for games, puzzles, reading, and socializing. The best view might be from the little reading loft at the top of the house. In the summer there's a lovely little beach at the end of a short path, where you can take a couple of paddle boards out, push off with a canoe, or have an evening cocktail hour. Get the right people together and it's hard to go too wrong.

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