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Spectacular Smuggler's Cove

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Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Valhalla at Lake Tahoe
‪7 min drive‬
Pope Beach
‪8 min drive‬
Heavenly Gondola
‪14 min drive‬
Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Smuggler's Cove

VHR permit #332595
Come and enjoy one of the few homes in South Lake Tahoe with a Qualified Rental Permit.
Smuggler's Cove
A Lake Tahoe Landmark. One of a kind, ideal for entertaining, superb boating, panoramic views of Mt. Tallac and the Sierra Mountain range.
Brilliantly designed by renowned architect. Richly detailed with decks, patios, 2 fireplaces, gourmet open kitchen, bar, wine cellar, pool table, new dock, hot tub
Summer and Holiday rates and requirements vary Please inquire 805-728-5284

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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Beautiful and cozy entrance welcomes you!

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Maximum occupancy day or night is 7. Maximum occupancy is 7 Let me say it one more time 7!

Important information

You need to know

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 and a deadlock

Property Registration Number QVHR Permit # 011968

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Lake Tahoe

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Tahoe Keys, a neighbourhood in South Lake Tahoe. Heavenly Ski Resort and Heavenly Gondola are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Emerald Bay State Park and Zephyr Cove Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Lake Tahoe Balloons and Magic Carpet Golf. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.

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South Lake Tahoe, CA

What's nearby

Valhalla at Lake Tahoe - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
Pope Beach - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
Heavenly Gondola - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
The Shops at Heavenly Village - 14 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

‪Crazy Good Bakery Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪The Hangar Lake Tahoe - ‬8 min drive
‪My Thai Cuisine - ‬6 min drive
‪Cuppa Tahoe - ‬6 min drive
‪The Grove at Camp Richardson - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Smuggler's Cove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Smuggler's Cove ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Smuggler's Cove ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Smuggler's Cove located?

This family-friendly South Lake Tahoe holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Tahoe Balloons, Barton Memorial Hospital and Pope Beach. Magic Carpet Golf and Kiva Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kris F.

2 Sept, 2025

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

Great place to stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Dec, 2024

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

Lake Tahoe house

Very nice house. Kids loved it.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boaz S.

14 Aug, 2024

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

Unique experience

Very unique house, a bit dated but full of charm. Location is perfect for anyone looking to boat around Tahoe.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

chandi h.

23 Sept, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip

The property is older than it looks online but was in a great location. Hot tub was fabulous in the cold evening. The cover could have been on the side of tub so you can look out to the boat docks.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

vajra f.

23 May, 2023

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

A perfect place to enjoy South Lake!

This rental was a great fit for my family. We enjoyed fishing for bass on the dock and making great meals in the well equipped kitchen. We loved this rental!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

17 Sept, 2023

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

First trip to Tahoe

We loved our home and location in Tahoe. We rent a boat one day and they delivered the boat to our homes dock. The views were great from all three balcony’s. We would select this home again for future stays.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

19 Aug, 2023

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

family vacation

House was very well equipped. Everything worked well. Loved the kayaks right in the back on the water and a pool table, ping pong table were fun. Solid kitchen and deck with grill was great.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Keri M.

10 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Stay

It was a very nice house but no AC and that would have helped. There were not enough towels in the bathrooms but we washed and found others. The beach just a few minutes away was great. Our youngest son caught a lot Of fish.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

6 Oct, 2023

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

Tahoe Keys

The entire process was easy from check in to check out. Only possible negative is that the stairs could be a challenge to someone who is disabled.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ron and Nancy T.

12 Sept, 2023

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

Exterior dated

All of the stairs were difficult for us due to our age (80 ish). Interior very dated. Neighbors asked us "are you going to remodel". Loved the location and the Lake!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

26 Jun, 2023

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

Business and lots of pleasure!

I was brought to Tahoe on business and arrangements were made for me to stay and enjoy the weekend. While we only scratched the surface of all this home had to to offer, we thoroughly enjoyed at stay. From billiards, to ping pong to kayaking, there were plenty of entertainment options at this unique property. I hope we can come again and enjoy more of it. One highlight to share - watching a bald eagle soar across the master bedroom vista. Magnificent!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

13 Sept, 2022

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

Great Unit in Perfect Location

We rented this house for a week and it was perfect. It is a large, expansive home in a very well kept neighborhood right on the water of the Tahoe Keys. The house was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the views, playing ping pong and the pool table. It is very conveniently located. It's in a quiet neighborhood, yet just a minute from Tahoe Blvd and all the happenings at South Lake Tahoe. We definitely recommend this house to others looking for a great place to stay at South Lake Tahoe.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Aug, 2019

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

Lake Tahoe Family Memories start here

We stayed July 20-27, 2019. The home is in a gorgeous neighborhood and on the waterway. Views of the Lake and the marsh areas abound. The home is larger than expected and the rooms are big. The living areas are generous as is the dining area, master, patios and baths. There is plenty of room for all to spread out and excellent gathering areas around the pool table and ping pong table, view decks. The master shower is like a rock stream set up and fun to walk in and enjoy. The master is oversized, clean, affords much counter and sink space and relaxation and has its own deck. Sunrise and sunsets are beautiful from many areas in the home. The laundry room is large and handles all your needs. They have two refrigerators for your use. All of us enjoyed this home for different reasons. The prettiest beaches we saw were Meeks and DL Bliss and our fav day trip was to Angora Lake. Great value for the convenience and comfort.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Lisa R.

5 Sept, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Ugly Duckling on a Beautiful Street

I am a regular VRBO customer. This time we wanted to stay in the Lake Tahoe area. Since this was a last minute plan, we found this house that had the dates we wanted. The pictures don't truly show how dated this house really is. Usually hosts give you a nice welcome to their home, this was pretty stale. I felt like I was intruding even though I paid a pretty penny for a few nights. The towels were hard. The floors in the bathrooms really need a deep clean. Sink in one of the bedrooms does not work at all. Fire place in main living room did not work. Since the house was dated, it did smell a bit musty. The owner should also provide signage about bears. While we were sleeping, we were awaken by a bear roaming about the house (no there was no food outside or in our cars). I love the area, but I would not stay at this house again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

24 Jul, 2022

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

Great vacation

Good experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

11 Jul, 2022

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

Superb location and host

Robin the owner of the property was what made this stay even better. She was super helpful and went out of her way to make us feel at home. Excellent property , would move here permanently 😂

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan M., Nottingham, New Hampshire

15 Jun, 2022

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

Great Tahoe family getaway

Our family loved the house, very clean, spacious and comfortable. Good location in a residential neighborhood, steps from the lakefront. We enjoyed the hot tub, pool table and ping pong table. Robin was very responsive to each of my inquiries. WIFI was very weak or not working, but other than that everything was perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renn U.

20 Sept, 2021

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

Great place to stay

Right on the water with a dock and had a lot of room in the house for everyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

8 Sept, 2021

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

Location, Location

We really enjoyed our stay in the Tahoe Keys. The house is equipped with all the amenities you need for a week long getaway. Decks on each level to walk out and enjoy the sunrise or evening to watch the sunset. There were six adults in our group and we had ample room during our stay. We spent the majority of our time at the dining room table when at the house to game-plan our next day's excursion. The best part was the location. Easy in and easy out of the neighborhood to get to local restaurants and shopping. Only about an hour to hour and half drive to Incline Village and Truckee. Emerald Bay was right around the corner as well. We would highly recommend staying here for a visit to Lake Tahoe. Robin is very easy to work with and quick with communicating. Thank you very much!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

2 Aug, 2021

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

Wonderful property

Great communication with owner. We loved the house, very spacious, very clean. Great bar downstairs with a pool table, ping pong table outside. We used the kayaks and hot tub as well. It’s a wonderful place to stay and a great location, next to the beach. We would definitely stay again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Hayes W.

22 Jul, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

House better than owner/property mgr.

Our stay got off to a bad start, as we were chastised by the manager for meeting our family at the house 1 hour early. To make matters worse, the small service dog (advised and approved a full year prior) became the subject of an irate attitude from the mgr. I suggested the mgr check the contract, but she didn't bother to check it out, or at least didn't apologize for her mistake. Once we checked in, things went fine with the house, altho we happened to pick the only 100+ degree days I have ever experienced at Tahoe, and the house has no A/C. That's by no means the fault of the property or the manager, but may have something to do with her short temper. Everthing worked properly! Beds and Tv's were great The pool table, ping pong table, and spa were great! Kitchen was complete, lacking nothing. Even a full spice rack! The owner/mgr topped off our stay with her retort to my query on dealing with the linens upon leaving, advising us that she would be there at 9am on our last day! (The contract called for vacating by 9:30am) I enjoyed dealing with VRBO, and plan to use them again soon. We have no intention to bother with this owner/mgr any further.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R., San Diego

6 Jul, 2021

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

Right on the canal…

Robin was very responsive when we had a few initial questions after arriving at the property. The home is exactly as seen in the photos. The master suite is huge with incredible views of the mountains. The kids loved using the available kayaks paddling throughout the canals and out to the lake. The lake was a short 2 minute walk from the house. It did get warm during the days and as there’s no A/C you need to keep the doors open to get a breeze. Though the nights did cool down it usually wasn’t until 10pm. It also could have been the timing we were there as the Pacific Northwest was experiencing a major heat wave. There were several floor fans available that helped out at night. We would definitely stay at this home again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

5 Jun, 2021

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

Beautiful location!

Great location and amenities. House was comfortable. We went during a heat wave, 80s, and house has no AC. There were fans and we used them, opening windows as needed.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

11 Apr, 2021

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

Great weekend!

This house was great for our family. We loved having the pool table and ping pong table, and the kitchen was super well equipped. We loved the views out both the front and back of the property. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

PB M., New York

19 Dec, 2020

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

Perfection

Woke up to glorious views, used as base for casual walks on the beach across road, kayaking off the back porch, or long hikes in mountains beyond. Made dinner in the well-equipped kitchen, lingered in the hot tub, and finished the day watching Godfather II (filmed up the road) in front of the fire.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020