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Authentic Log Cabin w/ Hot Tub in South Lake Tahoe

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A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a dining area.
A log cabin with a hot tub and a deck area surrounded by tall trees.
A wooden deck with wicker furniture, an American flag, and a grill.
A cozy log cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, leather sofas, a fireplace, and a dining area.
A log cabin interior with a fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden dining table, and a stone accent wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Street parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Washer/dryer

Explore the area

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South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Place, Washoe Meadows State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Heavenly Gondola
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, The Shops at Heavenly Village
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

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About the area

South Lake Tahoe

North Upper Truckee, a neighbourhood in South Lake Tahoe, is home to this cabin. Heavenly Gondola and Heavenly Ski Resort 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 Lakeside Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena or Tahoe Blue Event Center. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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South Lake Tahoe, CA

What's nearby

  • Washoe Meadows State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fallen Leaf Lake - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Heavenly Gondola - 19 min drive - 20.9 km
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 19 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Lakeside Beach - 20 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jalapeños Taqueria - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cascade Kitchens - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Authentic Log Cabin w/ Hot Tub in South Lake Tahoe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Authentic Log Cabin w/ Hot Tub in South Lake Tahoe?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Authentic Log Cabin w/ Hot Tub in South Lake Tahoe?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Authentic Log Cabin w/ Hot Tub in South Lake Tahoe located?

Located in North Upper Truckee, this cabin is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Washoe Meadows State Park and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Tahoe Paradise Golf Course. Mt. Tallac Trail and Lake Tahoe Golf Course 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
House was great, clean and neighborhood was very quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2026
I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to your possible future return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This one of the cleanest Vrbo's I've ever stayed in. Super cute cozy cabin! Quiet neighborhood and fully stocked kitchen. The hot tub was a treat! My advice to other travelers would be to lock your car at night and take the bear protectionothe house seriously. Yes, a bear got into our car and the only food in there was a bear canister.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review. I’m glad you enjoyed the hot tub, and the quiet neighborhood, during your stay. I’m So sorry a bear got in your car but that’s Tahoe! Will hope you return again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin style 2 story home in the forest! Nice laid out floorplan and very functional kitchen. We cooked dinner each night of our stay, and gathered at the large rustic table, family style. In the mornings and early afternoons we enjoyed the birds playing and breeze blowing through the tall trees. Then ended each night with a soak in the hit tub. Very relaxing and no traffic sounds. Perfect size home for two couples, or a family with children. Absolutely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2026
We're so glad this cabin-style home was the perfect setting for your stay! It sounds like you made the most of the functional kitchen, the rustic table for family-style dinners, and those peaceful mornings and evenings surrounded by the trees and birds, with the hot tub as the perfect nightly wind-down. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful, detailed account of your time there!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for snow play.

Great family vacation for snow play. Check-in process was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Skiing is minutes away!

This is a cute cabin and 15 minutes from Sierra at Tahoe ski area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar, 2024
Hi Jacque, thanks for your review! We're glad you enjoyed your stay at this house. If there is anything we can do to provide a 5-star experience, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

I don’t think I’ve ever found such a perfect cabin to stay in ever. It was so clean, close to market and Tahoe itself….the beautiful furniture and decor was very rustic and I’m so gonna be back next year. Makes a beautiful home away from home plus it’s very quiet. We enjoyed the hot tub almost nightly which made it relaxing also. 5 stars are nearly not enough for how this vacation was for us. I HIGHLY recommend it
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2025
From the Owner: "WOW, I’m so glad you enjoyed the cabin and your stay. I look forward to your return."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Tahoe neighborhood

The cabin was cozy and totally met our needs. The owner needs a new cleaning service though, as several things were not clean to the point of being truly gross. If this were not the case, I would have given it 5 stars all around.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful escape

This cabin was perfect for our family traveling with 3 young kids. The location was great! A nice, quiet neighborhood and only 10-minute short drive to ‘town.’ The cabin was immaculately clean, hot tub was super convenient, gas grill easy to operate and cookout during our trip. The homeowner was incredibly friendly, easy to contact, and communicated as needed. Our family was grateful to escape 100 deg temps of Texas to this cool, serene, comfortable getaway. Highly recommend and hope to return!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cabin

Needs deep cleaning. Dust and cob webs
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great cabin, few negatives

We totally enjoyed this cute little cabin! It had a cozy gas fireplace that kept us warm at nights, and the hot tub was definitely a plus. There's only a couple of things I would mention...many vrbo's we stay in supply basic hygiene needs like soap, shampoo and conditioner. This cabin only offered a few hotel sample sizes, so be sure to bring your own! You also plan to supply your own plastic wrap or foil for the kitchen. Also for winter visitors, the driveway can stay fairly icy, so it's helpful to have 4 wheel drive. Loved the location! We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar, 2024
From The Owner: "I am glad you enjoyed your stay. I apologize, that we forgot to restock the foil and some other essentials. I will make sure to restock in the future so that everything is always available as it should be."
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy cabin for weekend of skiing

Smokey's Den was just what we needed for a few days hitting the slopes in Kirkwood. Only a few small things that could be improved. 5 stars! Pros: Hot tub is well kept up: clean, heats properly, working jets, etc. Multiple bathrooms with good heat and water pressure. Furniture is reasonably comfy. Close to both Heavenly and Kirkwood. Cons: Kitchen gadgets are a little old/not great -- coffee maker clogged, toaster toasts unevenly/sets off the fire alarm. The lighting was a little funky -- no switch for the den table, stairwell light had to be on for the bathroom light to work.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin by the woods

Smokey's Den is a great place to stay in South Lake Tahoe, it's in a quiet neighborhood. The place. was tidy, we enjoyed the hot tub after a day of hiking. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was adequately stocked, the owner left a bottle of wine for us, Thank You!! We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spider webs

Beautiful cabin😍 Everything was so nice and well decorated. But the house needs a bit more cleaning it has alot of spiders webs and we did killed a few spiders, since I took my kids with me they were a little scared of the spiders.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a great time thanks

Our experience was great the house was nice we liked sitting around the fireplace and sitting in the hot tub in the words thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The service

I don’t understand why they charge a good amount of money for the “service” when they have a sing/ poster inside giving you instructions on how you should leave everything how it was once you enter and to put everything you used the washer/dryer , dishes bed everything! Do I just did the service they charge me for !!?
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Location is good but needs good cleaning service

Location is good and close by for many activities. Owner responded quickly to all our questions / needs which is appreciative. However the house needs good cleaning service . Lot of places in cabin are not thoroughly cleaned . Also lighting inside cabin could have been better .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2021
Hi Charles, thanks for letting us know about your stay. We want our guests to arrive at a vacation home that is 100% ready for their stay, so we take the cleanliness of our properties seriously! We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following: We have talked with our cleaning crew to ensure that this issue does not recur for future travelers. Our cleaners have instructions to clean up to Covid-19 standards and we are sorry that something was missed. We love the location too and can't wait to see you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location for a family

We enjoyed our stay and the cabin is a convenient drive to a number of kid friendly activities including sledding, mini golf, and the Heavenly gondola. The rental has everything you need to eat and relax although we found the beds to be rather uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Smokey's Awesome Den

Perfect!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

It was a beautiful location, and well kept. My wife and I had a fantastic, relaxing getaway. Close to the lake and also to the trails to run. Everything was quite literally perfect, and everything we could have imagined. Already can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway

Great experience. Great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Smokie’s Den Is Awesome!

We loved Smokie’s Den! It had everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable; the kitchen was abundantly furniture with cooking implements of all kinds and spices; the wall heater and fireplace provided all the warmth required; very roomy for our family of five. We loved it and will return. Thank you Kendra!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy and comfortable

We needed extra space for a family gathering over the New Year holiday and Kendra's place worked out perfectly. It was cozy, comfortable, and convenient. The location is great; quiet, woodsy, nearby hiking trails, and a short drive to restaurants, shops, and breweries. Thanks, Kendra!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean

Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cozy and so well equipped!

This cabin home was so very perfect. The location is a short bit from town in a pleasant quiet neighborhood. It was very nice to be out of the hectic center of town but easy to get to it. It was like a retreat. There’s beautiful walking trails close to the house. The beds are comfy. The kitchen was so well equipped for all of the many holiday meals we made there. The living room and dining room accommodated our evenings so well. It had everything we needed and we had a wonderful family time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quaint

He family and I had a wonderful time! Our kids loved it. A simple cabin-like feel with all the amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
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