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Fallen Leaf Lake is Widely Considered the Most Scenic Place around Lake Tahoe

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Exterior
Bathroom fully opened
One of two bedroom windows
Kitchen Window fully opened
Bedroom window

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Place, Fallen Leaf Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Fallen Leaf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Heavenly Gondola
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fallen Leaf Lake is Widely Considered the Most Scenic Place around Lake Tahoe

VHR Permit #: 073636 EDC TOT#070377

QUIET TIME 10PM TO 8AM

A few important things I wish to emphasize while you consider renting our cabin, this is our home which we choose to share with responsible people. We are NOT managed by a corporation, we do not own multiple properties for rent. For those who know the Fallen Leaf area, you know it is QUITE, as it was intended to be, PLEASE RESPECT THE PEACE AND QUITE MY NEIGHBORS KNOW, LOVE AND DESEVRE. If you cannot show that respect you will be ASKED to LEAVE IMMEDIATELY, NEVER to RETURN. Thank you for understanding. This disclaimer is intended for .001% of the people who have rented or intend to rent our cabin. Please don't let it be YOU.

WILD FIRES: Obviously we have no control of occurrences of wild fire. I STRONGLY RECCOMMEND BUYING INSURANCE TO REIMBURSE YOUR LOSSES IF YOU CANCEL YOUR VACATION, OUTSIDE OF OUR CANCELLATION POLICY, it's cheap.

A wood burning stove is the primary source for heating the cabin and making S'mores, unlimited firewood is provided. NO OUTDOOR OPEN PIT FIRES ARE ALLOWED(don't even think about it), you will refunded and removed.

This small cabin has a peek-a-boo WATER VIEW, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, a queen bed in the bedroom sleeps two, plus two large sofas will sleep kids or two adults. Walk 400 yards to the private Lakeview Corporation dock for swimming, fishing, kayak or stand up paddle board. Many trailheads within a very short distance, i.e. Desolation Wilderness, Angora, Emerald Bay, Mt Tallac. There is an electric oven/stove, a small refrigerator, microwave. This is a true heaven on earth. The beauty is incredible.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING

Important information

You need to know

Property # 759017vb
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
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

South Lake Tahoe

Located in South Lake Tahoe, this cabin is in a rural area and near a water park. 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 Zephyr Cove Beach. Valhalla at Lake Tahoe and Magic Carpet Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.
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Map
South Lake Tahoe, CA

What's nearby

  • Fallen Leaf Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Fallen Leaf - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Heavenly Gondola - 20 min drive - 20.1 km
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 20 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Lakeside Beach - 20 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cascade Kitchens - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Good Bakery Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lake Tahoe AleWorX - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fallen Leaf Lake is Widely Considered the Most Scenic Place around Lake Tahoe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fallen Leaf Lake is Widely Considered the Most Scenic Place around Lake Tahoe?

As of 26 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fallen Leaf Lake is Widely Considered the Most Scenic Place around Lake Tahoe on 2 Aug, 2026 start from S$264, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Fallen Leaf Lake is Widely Considered the Most Scenic Place around Lake Tahoe?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Fallen Leaf Lake is Widely Considered the Most Scenic Place around Lake Tahoe located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is steps from Fallen Leaf Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Glen Alpine Falls and Mt. Tallac Trail. Washoe Meadows State Park is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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. 39 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nisha P.

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

Cozy cabin

All the basics and very close to lakeside!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was excellent, check-in was easy (key in lockbox), and cabin exceeded my expectations. I especially enjoyed the vintage kitchen. I had the opportunity to meet the host (Jim) and enjoyed talking with him about the history of the property and surrounding area. Thank you, Jim, for a very memorable experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fallen Leaf Lake Cabin

Loved our stay at this cabin at Fallen Leaf Lake. It has great access to the bike trails nearby and other hiking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2022
Thank you Thomas, and thank you for leaving the cabin so clean.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina D.

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

Fabulous time at Fallen Leaf Lake

We were impressed with the cleanliness, accuracy of description, and general location. The owner was extremely responsive and helpful. We will definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2024
Thank You Sabrina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

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

Fantastic Mountain Getaway

Fantastic location, just what a cabin is supposed to be like (simple and clean). My wife and I enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2020
Thank you for leave it clean.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian J.

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

Awesome little cabin!

This is my third time staying at this property. It’s a nice, cozy space for a little family. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2023
Gillian, Thank you for your support and for leaving the cabin sooo clean.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian J.

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

Another great stay!

My family and I have stayed here several years running, and we keep coming back because it's fantastic! The owner is super easy to get in touch with and is very accommodating. The cabin has everything you need for vacation. We're looking forward to next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

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

Nice Tahoe Getaway

This cabin was perfect for our Lake Tahoe weekend. We took advantage of the wood stove during our stay! Fallen Leaf Lake is beautiful and another thing worth doing while visiting Tahoe.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant L.

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

FLL

Cozy cabin close to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oles S.

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

nice cabin

The cabin has a very convenient location near Fallen Leaf Lake and several trails, has everything to spend time indoors. The road is a bit bumpy, but still doable with a compact car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
ThankYou for booking with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise T.

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

Very nice cabin and location !

The cabin is very nicely equipped and the area is fantastic. We had a very nice time and recommend strongly this place. The communication with Jim was easy and friendly. No hesitation !
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Wonderful!

Such a quaint little cabin, it was just like it was described. We watched sunset from the community dock each night. Such a relaxing get away! The host was awesome! We would definitally stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan N.

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

Wonderful place to stay!

Check in process was super easy and the place was very cozy and clean! The host provided plenty of amenities and items for guests to use as needed and had clearly labeled everything with easy to follow instructions. They were also very easy and quick to communicate with! My only complaint is the kitchen felt very basic and could use a little upgrade in terms of what is provided for use
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL C.

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

Charming Cabin with Lots of Special Touches

The cabin was very comfortable with lots of very thoughtful touches. We felt very much like guests in a very nice guest home instead of a customer in a hotel. The vaulted ceilings makes the space feel much larger than what the square footage shows. The hosts/owners are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2024
Thank You Michael for your kind words.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

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

Fantastic cabin, small but cozy

It's just my wife and me, this cabin is perfect. The living room is quite large, kitchen is fine. Very short walk to common dock, where we would hang out with wine/cheese/bread while watching the sun set over the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct, 2022
Thank You Buddy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean N.

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

FLL is a wilderness adventure

Desolation wilderness, Lake Tahoe and Fallen Leaf Lake are so beautiful. We had perfect weather and few crowds after the Labor Day weekend. The cabin is a perfect location to visit them all. Thanks for sharing...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russ C.

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

Beautiful settling

Host was very clear with rules and expectations for the cabin and HMO regulations. The cabin was wall stocked with all necessary items, even things folks may have forgotten. Will definitely be returning here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2024
Russ, The post-it notes are courtesy my wife, if those are what you refer to as "expectations", I'm sorry. My "expectations" are much more lenient or do whatever makes you happy. Appreciate your patronage, looking forward to seeing you next summer. With regards, Jim Parise
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

Life recharge

This was exactly what we needed. Peaceful and relaxing. Get away from it all. But close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gillian e.

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

Great stay

We had a lovely stay. The location was unbeatable. Jim was kind and helpful . Paddling on the lake was a must. The cabin is much cuter than pictured. Cozy, wooden inside. Good lighting. Tiny Christmas/4th of July tree in the corner, fire burning stove, interesting knick knacks all added to the charm. Comfortable and perfect for our weekend getaway. Thank you Jim.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

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

Fallen Leaf Cabin

Great find. Had a wonderful experience. The property owner was friendly and transparent. A couple of recommendations would be to get blinds/curtains on the living room and kitchen windows. And a larger refrigerator and stove. Overall, this place was great and I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david m.

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

NIce

Be prepared for the worst road you've ever been on. Not for sissies. If you are in a hurry, stay home. Fallen Leaf is a jewel for those who want to slow down and have a quiet break.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Van L.

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

Ms

I wish that they have more pot & pan to make breakfast. The dishes were not clean. I had to washed them before using. There were ants in the cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

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

Ideal location on Fallen Leaf Lake

This is a beautiful property just across the street from Fallen Leaf Lake. It is a small cabin with all the necessary amenities such as hot shower, microwave, oven, refrigerator, kitchenware and fans for every room. WiFi is a little weak but adequate. There are several mature trees on the property and a nice hammock. It’s down the street from the local marina where you can rent kayaks to explore the lake. The Glen Alpine trailhead is also down the street, which is a gateway to the spectacular Desolation Wilderness. I personally recommend the hike to Susie Lake. Our family (2 adults and 2 kids 6 & 10 yrs old) spent 7 nights here and we had plenty to do (hiking, road biking, kayaking and swimming). Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2021
Maria, Thank you very much for your kind review.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kellie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Crowded

Access to the lake is a hike and down a steep bank to a small dock - no beach. Owner was camped in front yard. On site were his camper and two trucks. The front deck is unstable and few windows open for heat relief on the inside. The TV is CD only and there is minimal kitchen equipment. We left after the first night of a five night stay. Owner refused refund of any kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2023
These people approached me about 6 hours after checking in implying they were NOT happy. Why? 1)They thought the water access was closer, while in the description clearly states the dock is a 400 yard walk, 2) It's hot inside the cabin. There is NO MENTION of a BEACH or access to a beach in the property description. The dock happens to be the largest dock on Fallen Leaf Lake with a with 12 slips (other than the marina at the south end). We have a 22 foot Airstream parked on our property, exclusively for our use. So far this season we've stayed a few weekends in the Airstream. We have ceiling fans in the bedroom and living room and two portable high speed fans and brand new casement windows that open the full dimensions of the window frames. For anyone who reads this review, keep in mind VERY FEW homes in the Tahoe Basin have central air conditioning, with overnight lows consistently in the 50's who needs it. I count 8 lies in this review: 1) lake access is down a steep hill 2) small dock- the largest dock on Fallen Leaf Lake 3) beach- as I DO NOT ADVERTISE A BEACH 4) Front deck is unstable- IT IS ROCK SOLID 5) few windows open- new casement windows 6) minimal kitchen equipment- READ our OTHER REVIEWS 7)"We left after the first night"-I was at Fallen Leaf on the fourth night of their stay and they were still at the cabin 8) "Owner refused refund of any kind"-THEY DID NOT ASK FOR A REFUND, they simple complained and stated "we will be leaving the next morning". Our reviews speak volumes of what our cabin really is, please read them.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A P.

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

Great little gem

The property was just as describe in the listing. We had an issue while there and the owner came up and handled it the best we could have expected. He responded quickly when I contacted him initially as well. My girls loved the kayaks and swimming in fallen leaf lake. It was great to have a place away from the crowds to enjoy. We are looking forward to going back and trying out some of the water toys we didn’t get to. We arrived at night and were able to find the place in the dark as it was marked well. There are also a number of hikes very close to the cabin that are not too popular and beautiful. My kids stayed on the couches and said they were comfortable. If you have a clear night make a point of heading down to the dock to look at the stars, gorgeous! There are so many fewer lights here than even in town, so it is spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by John James Parise Jr.

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RETIRED

Why they chose this property

Great location

What makes this property unique

There are many beautiful places on earth. Most people will agree that Fallen Leaf Lake is among them.

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