Charming Tahoe City Cabin with Hot Tub in Town!

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Entire home

Completely remodeled kitchen 7/2011 with door to sitting room and backyard.

Overview
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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81575 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Tahoe City, CA

Commons Beach Park
‪5 min walk‬
North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center
‪11 min walk‬
Granlibakken Resort Ski Area
‪4 min drive‬
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

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

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

hall bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

We are a 2-5 minute walk to Tahoe City, Boatworks, Rosies, Wolfdales and Commons Beach. Click on the mapped location! Our 3 Bedroom, 2.5 bath, 1575 Square Foot Home is now available to rent for your enjoyment. Close to Alpine Meadows, Homewood, Palisades and is 20 minutes from the casinos in Incline Village.

Details?

Our home is completely self-contained. It includes parking for 5 cars, New (11/2019) Gas Fireplace, 5 person hot tub, Central heating, Wifi, Satellite TV, a peek view of the lake, Washer and Dryer, Bumper pool and card table, DVD, 4 Flat screen TV's, Paid snow plowing during storms, and nice neighbors.

* Bedroom #1 - Queen Size Bed with Private bath, TV, Wifi, Deck to hot tub.
* Bedroom #2 - Queen Size Bed (upstairs), and a twin day bed with Private deck overlooking Tahoe City, the Golf Course and filtered views of the lake. TV.
* Bedroom #3 - 1 Bunk bed, 1 Twin bed (3 twins total) and a full sized futon., Small TV with game console

2.5 Baths:

#1 Upstairs - Full bath
#2 Downstairs - En-suite bathroom with Shower
#3 Downstairs off kitchen - Sink and toilet

We have painstakingly tried to think of many of the amenities that one would appreciate, need and enjoy. You will find a Keurig coffee maker, Iron and Ironing board, personal heaters, etc. We have added games for the kids, Nintendo, new linens, utensils, kitchen products, and more.

The hot tub seats 5 comfortably and is set to 102 degrees. As one sits in the tub itself, you have views of the Cobblestone cinema, golf course and mountains of Alpine Meadows and Homewood in the distance. The cabin is a 2-3 minute walk to town, 2 minutes to a state park, 5 minutes to the boatworks mall and the lake, and is quite centrally located. The home is child friendly and is equipped with many of the required items. You will want to return many times.

Pets are okay and will require an extra $25 in cleaning fee per pet per night. No Smoking at the home.

Keywords: House, cabin, lake, skiing, snow, Tahoe, charming, hot tub, golf, beach, trees, jacuzzi, view, forest, snowboarding, boating, kayak

Property manager

Michael Smith

Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tahoe City

Located in Downtown Tahoe City, a neighbourhood in Tahoe City, this holiday home is in the mountains. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sand Harbor and Donner Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Olympic Valley Park and Olympic Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Tahoe City, CA

What's nearby

Commons Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Tahoe City Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Granlibakken Resort Ski Area - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

Truckee Station - 26 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Gar Woods - ‬9 min drive
‪The Chalet - ‬17 min drive
‪Bridgetender - ‬14 min walk
‪River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
‪Crest Cafe and Catering - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Tahoe City Cabin with Hot Tub in Town! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Tahoe City Cabin with Hot Tub in Town!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Tahoe City Cabin with Hot Tub in Town!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Tahoe City Cabin with Hot Tub in Town! located?

This family-friendly Tahoe City holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Commons Beach Park, Stateline Lookout and Hell Hole Reservoir. Watson Cabin Museum and Tahoe City Marina are also within 10 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lea W.

30 Mar, 2024

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

Cozy & convenient

We had a great stay and this cozy family home walking distance to the main street of tahoe city. Kitchen was well stocked, everything was comfortable, and we enjoyed the hot tub. Owner was very easy to work with.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue N.

19 Jun, 2023

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

Great house, great location

Perfect location - only 2 block walk to town and beach. The house was very nice with new bathrooms and kitchen, a great backyard and deck and hot tub . And a really nice owner.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

13 Jul, 2023

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

Tahoe city cabin

Cute rustic cabin with nice updated kitchen and bathroom. Great communication with tge property manager, very accommodating. The kids and dog loved the backyard. The hot tub was relaxing and clean.Great for families, our kids enjoyed the bunk bed and Nintendo games.Location was amazing, so close to restaurants and the beach we walked everywhere! Good family vacation

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

27 Feb, 2023

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

Just perfect!

We were a group of dads and teen sons and got very lucky with a quick click to get this fabulous Tahoe home. It was everything we needed plus more. Extremely well appointed, comfortable beds, nice size and an incredible jacuzzi that worked perfectly-- amazing! Can't forget to mention the awesome location... right up from Wolfdale's, our favorite Tahoe City restaurant! Thanks for the great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

11 Jul, 2023

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

Right in the center of Tahoe City

They house is clean and well stocked. It’s super easy to walk just about anywhere in Tahoe City. This was a must on 4th of July weekend. The upstairs does tend to get pretty hot by the evening. Though there are planets of fans and we were able to cool it down quickly. I would stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bjorn S., Marin. CA

26 Feb, 2024

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

Ski holiday with family

We absolutely loved staying at Mike’s place. We loved being so close to town and especially the Safeway. The property is very well stocked so it was easy to cook every night after a long day of skiing. We had absolutely no issues with noise possibly as it was in the wintertime. But even in the Summer I can see it being fun to be able to walk to all the restaurants ands shops nearby. The place suited our family very well. Any little questions or issues we had were very quickly addressed by Mike. We will definitely stay at Mike’s place again.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

4 Apr, 2023

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

Great House Perfect Location

What a great house just a few minute walk to downtown Tahoe City. We stayed for 4 nights with our 3 kids. The 3 bedrooms were large with enough beds to accommodate another family of 4. The house has all the accommodations needed and the kids absolutely loved playing the original Nintendo video games and watching a few old VHS movies from the large collection. House was warm and roomy. The owner was very communicative and was accommodating with our pets. Would highly recommend the house for a family or two with kids. Lots of restaurants within walking distance and an easy owner to work with.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam M., San Francisco, USA

8 Jan, 2024

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

Great family stay in Tahoe City

We had a fantastic time at Michael and Lyn's cosy cabin the heart of Tahoe City. The cabin was spotless and had everything we needed to cook and hot tub (hooray for extra towels!) and get cozy after skiing. When weather threatened our drive up, Michael was so helpful in letting us add an extra night. He was also very responsive with any hiccups at the cabin. We definitely needed the space heaters in the upstair bedrooms, but the rest of the house was cozy and warm. Do note that the cabin is right up against neighbors' houses and a school across the backyard, which was fine for us. We didn't take advantage of the proximity to town too much, but it's an effortless stroll to the main drag in Tahoe City. We would happily stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara P., Reno Nevada

11 Mar, 2024

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

The best Tahoe weekend we could have asked for!

Due to a massive storm that literally closed down Tahoe I thought we were not going to be able to come up. But the owners were so very kind and accommodating as to let us come up the following weekend. The house is the snuggly Tahoe cabin one hopes for! The kitchen and bathrooms have all been beautifully updated but the the vibe of the house is classic Tahoe charm. The property was super clean with all the amenities you could need. Clean comfy beds, fluffly towels and plenty of them and the hot tub was perfect for an end of the day rest. One of our favorite nights was watching old VHS movies on their VCR, it was so charming and nostalgic! The owners were extremely attentive and responded to any of our questions without haste. I cannot wait to come back next year for another wonderful visit!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilleary Z.

30 Dec, 2023

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

Sweet Vacation Home

Loved the floor plan of the house! It worked well for cooking, 7 people sitting at table, lounging, and sleeping. The gated fence was perfect for the pets. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and kitchenware supplies. The gas stovetop was fun to cool on and easy to clean. The bathrooms were very nice! I loved the upgrades to shower head and aesthetics. A fan in downstairs bathroom would be an added benefit, but we opened the window. Appliances worked great! Laundry and dishwasher detergent provided. Hot tub was a bonus and so nice! Overall, it was a sweet and special experience and we are grateful for you opening your home to us!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A.

29 Jun, 2024

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

Perfect stay!

Our family of 4 adults stayed here for 4 nights. The home is charming, even better than the photos make it appear. It now has a grey exterior and updated bedding. The bathrooms are modern, with great showers, and the beds are very comfortable, with a terrific foam mattress pad in the main floor bedroom. The kitchen had everything we needed to make breakfasts. The location is great. It is very quiet for sleeping, but just a couple blocks from the water and the main street, and an easy walk to many great restaurants, the grocery store and the beach. I believe there is no A/C, but it was never missed, as Tahoe City cools down every evening, even when the temperatures were in the 80s during the day. The host is very kind and communicative, providing us with hiking and restaurant suggestions, and was so helpful when my husband left an item behind in getting it back to us. The hot tub at the end of the day hiking was a real plus. We are so glad we chose this home in Tahoe City, one of the nicest towns in the Lake Tahoe area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

2 Sept, 2022

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

Perfect get away

Charming and cozy home with a perfect location. Walking distance to the lake, shops and restaurants. Owner was extremely responsive and accommodating. We loved it so much that we will be visiting every couple of months.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

5 Aug, 2022

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

Comfortable Stay in Tahoe City

Extremely comfortable, clean and very well stocked. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. In addition, the washer & dryer were convenient. The cabin was well decorated and the updated bathrooms looked and functioned well. The fenced backyard is nicely landscaped making it enjoyable for us and our Pup! Plenty of parking and an easy walk down to the beach, restaurants, etc. All and all great stay, we would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jill P.

27 Jul, 2022

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

GREAT LOCATION

Plenty of room for our adult family of 6. Nice, big backyard. everything you need is within walking distance. "Homey" feel to it.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

22 Jul, 2022

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

All Smiles

Great location for walking to town & the Lake. My teens loved the spa, and I loved the garden in the mornings for peaceful coffee time. Beautiful kitchen & bathrooms, super comfortable beds and soft towels. Loved the washer and dryer availability. We were in Tahoe in the Summer and with the windows open it was breezy and comfortable. You will enjoy your stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

18 Jul, 2022

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

Central Place for Tahoe City Access

We (4 adults, 3 kids (6,8,8) and dogs) very much enjoyed our stay at this house in Tahoe City. The backyard was excellent for the dogs to get energy out while in a fenced in area off leash. We did supervise them most of the time though since the fence on two sides did not seem very sturdy. There weren't any issues during our stay. Parking was very easy. Would be nice if they had an outdoor accessible plug for our electric car. It wasn't a huge deal since there was a public one within walking distance (about a mile) that we were able to use. The photos aren't up to date for the upstairs bunk room. There is only one bunk bed, which was a disappointment for the twins as we had to schedule who slept in the coveted "top bunk". Plenty of beds otherwise. The Queen upstairs was very comfortable. All linens were of good quality and seemed newer. We loved walking to town for ice cream in the middle of the day. We tried 3 different places and thought that the Little Truckee Ice Creamery Truck was our favorite. Walking to town was a favorite activity it was nice to not have to drive. The kitchen was well equipped and we were able to make all of the breakfast's and dinner's during our stay. Overall, can't wait to come back. We will definitely look to stay here again! Thank you for the excellent accommodations for our first trip to Tahoe City!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne W.

27 Feb, 2022

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

Tahoe city prime location

A lovely house with plenty of sleeping options. We came up with 6 people (3 children, 3 adults). We got to sit in the hot tub while it snowed and watch the fireworks for the winter festival. We walked to dinner and breakfast most days.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

13 Feb, 2022

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

Great experience!

This was my first time doing a VRBO/Non-trad hotel experience and it was a very nice experience. We were a little nervous about staying in someone else's house but it felt like home, and I felt comfortable very readily after walking in the door. There was ample parking (4 spots right in front of the cabin) and ample bedrooms (3, with multiple beds in 2 of them). The kitchen was well-stocked with pots/pans and utensils, say my friends who cooked us dinner. The hot tub was big enough for 6 of us, and clean, so that was very pleasant. Two bathrooms were recently remodeled and were nice - it didn't take forever for hot water, and the shower was enjoyable. There isn't shampoo/conditioner (ok with us), but there is hand and bar soap. The beds and furniture are getting on in years, but that's fine with me - everything was clean and in good repair. The cabin is also super close to the stores and restaurants, but not *too* close - it was about 2 blocks away, a quick walk. There was a drip coffeemaker that we put to good use, as well as a nice toaster, dishwasher, wonderful fireplace. In all, my friends and I had a great ski weekend here, and we have only good things to say about this cabin.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

13 Jan, 2022

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

Great house & location

This property was even better than advertised and we all had a wonderful time. It is spacious, was very clean, has two great bathrooms and a wonderful master suite. We used the lockbox the entire time we were there and loved using the hot tub. Great location as easy walk to town and the flat parking was really appreciated given the amount of snowfall. Would strongly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

30 Dec, 2021

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

Excellent Hosts!

We had booked a stay during trying snowfalls this season. Owners are excellent, great communicators and helped us to make the most of the trip. Property location is great for access to all Tahoe City has to offer as well as Olympic Valley and Northstar.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Armstead W.

29 Nov, 2021

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

Really enjoyed our stay! Can’t beat the location to town and the hot tub and bathrooms were great!

Overall we all enjoyed the property! 5 adults, 3 kids and 1 dog all had plenty of room with easy walks to the lake and restaurants in town. The hot tub and remodeled bathrooms were a nice addition. We would definitely book here again if available.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Mar, 2021

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

Comfortable and well appointed

Our family of 5 adults thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this well located property within walking distance of the lake and several restaurants. The hot tub is great. And we appreciated the ample supply of plates, glasses, and cooking equipment.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

9 Feb, 2021

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

Had a wonderful stay

Very nice location close to everything!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Marie K.

30 Nov, 2020

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

Cozy cabin

Overall, this place was nice for our family of 4 to stay over Thanksgiving week. The location is great for walking to the lake or into town to eat or shop in cute downtown Tahoe City. The cabin is pretty well appointed with things to cook meals and host quite a few people if you needed to. The kitchen has been recently remodeled but the rest of the cabin is pretty worn. Lots of stained mismatched rugs and the carpet has seen better days. However, the linens and hot tub were nice and new and overall was a good stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hagit G.

9 Nov, 2020

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

Great cottage!

This was a lovely cottage very close to Tahoe City. We loved being able to meander into town and that the teens could go on their own. The fenced yard was great for our small pups (though one of our escape artists did sneak out the fence). The house was well equipped with all needed supplies as well as much to entertain us including the bumper pool table, jacuzzi and a plethora of movie options (including fun old VHS tapes!). The owner was responsive when we had small problems and questions and addressed the issues right away. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Michael Smith

My family and I live in Los Altos, California. My wife, of 25 years, and I have 3 children and we love the Tahoe City area. I am a Bay area native having been born in San Francisco and raised near Half Moon Bay. We have been enjoying the Lake Tahoe region for over 30 years. Our goal is to raise our children with the same excitement and appreciation that we had for Lake Tahoe.

Why they chose this property

We simply love Tahoe, the people, the year-round activities and how it makes us feel when we are there. Having grown up going to my father's place in Tavern Shores in Tahoe City, we could not even think of choosing a better place to share our joy of Tahoe with our children. When he sold his place in the summer of 2004, it left a void in our summer and winter trips to Tahoe. When we came across our home on Pioneer Way, with its close proximity to town, the lake, the golf course, the skiing, we felt we had found our ideal home away from home.

What makes this property unique

Literally, you are a block from town and the lake. Guests who stay at our home report simply parking their car the day they arrive and never needing to use it again. The interior is furnished comfortably and with some of finest linens. The new (11/2019) gas fireplace is ideal in both Winter and Summer to help heat up the house. The hot tub on the back porch has found us in it for hours during the winter and summer months. The views from it are of the city, the lake and the mountains around the cabin. Finally, the back yard is enclosed, landscaped and grassed. Perfect for sun-bathing, sprinklers for the kids, or a mean badminton game. Enjoy!