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“Let Your Den Be The Forest”. Large One Bedroom Condo Adjacent To The National

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A sign for St. Francis of the Woods Condominium.
A living room with a fireplace, a plaid sofa, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A kitchen with a gas stove, microwave, toaster, and a refrigerator.
A wooden sliding barn door leading to a room with a stone wall and a small black cabinet.
A room with two striped chairs and a small table, a sliding glass door, and a wooden wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Accommodating 4 guests, this condo features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It includes a private heated pool, hot tub, and a deck for outdoor relaxation. Enjoy lake views while engaging in nearby activities like snowboarding and water sports. The property is pet-friendly and located near shopping, a riverfront, and attractions such as Lake Tahoe Balloons.

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Place, Valhalla at Lake Tahoe
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Taylor Creek Visitor Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Pope Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

“Let Your Den Be The Forest”. Large One Bedroom Condo Adjacent To The National

You will not need your car to enjoy much of what Tahoe has to offer! Outside the front door is access to: hiking trails; bike trails near Emerald Bay; beaches (Pope, Richardson, and Baldwin); the historic Tallac site; restaurants serving a variety of foods from Pub fare to Fine dining; and shopping and public transportation access at the nearby Y. The trail head for Fallen Leaf Lake is steps outside of the front of the condo. In winter, Heavenly Valley is 7 miles away; Homewood and Squaw Valley are approximately 20 and 25 miles respectively; and Kirkwood is 30 miles away. Covered Parking is at the condo front door. Well appointed, he unit can comfortably accommodate 2 to 4 guests. It has 2 queen beds, in the bedroom and the other, a murphy bed, in the living room. Convenient laundry services are available in the condo with a full washer and dryer. The kitchen is fully outfitted with pots, pans, dishes, glasses, utensils and even a crock pot. Free Internet, TV, and phone service is provided. Pets are welcome (limited to 2 and no more than 50 #s each) and bikes can be brought into the unit. The complex has a swimming pool and spa which is open from May to October. The unit has been recently refreshed with new paint, vertical blinds and lighting fixtures. Come and enjoy your own walk in the woods!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
Contact owner regarding size and number
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 783241vb
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
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 Gardner Mountain, a neighbourhood in South Lake Tahoe, this condo is in the mountains and on a river. 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 going on at South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena, or consider a night out at The Hangar. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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South Lake Tahoe, CA

What's nearby

  • The Hangar - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Valhalla at Lake Tahoe - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mt. Tallac Trail - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Taylor Creek Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Pope Beach - 7 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Pines Coffee Co. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jalapeños Taqueria - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cascade Kitchens - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does “Let Your Den Be The Forest”. Large One Bedroom Condo Adjacent To The National have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is “Let Your Den Be The Forest”. Large One Bedroom Condo Adjacent To The National pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at “Let Your Den Be The Forest”. Large One Bedroom Condo Adjacent To The National?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at “Let Your Den Be The Forest”. Large One Bedroom Condo Adjacent To The National?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Let Your Den Be The Forest”. Large One Bedroom Condo Adjacent To The National?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “Let Your Den Be The Forest”. Large One Bedroom Condo Adjacent To The National located?

Located in Gardner Mountain, this condo building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Pope Beach, Barton Memorial Hospital and Lake Tahoe Balloons. Valhalla at Lake Tahoe and Fallen Leaf Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 63 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time in South Lake Tahoe

I had a great time in Lake Tahoe. The location was great- away from the crowds. It was very peaceful and only a mile walk to Pope beach.
Stayed 62 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Keep Coming Back

Love this condo! Perfect size, right next to the forest and very quite. Always look to stay here before anywhere else.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Wonderful Stay

My husband and I had another wonderful stay. We love the area and the people that live in the complex. Also, the maintenance man, Nate, is wonderful and has become a friend. We look forward to coming again in 2026!!
Stayed 86 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picturesque & PerfectVery clean, fully furnished and a wonderful stay that is close to everything, but feels like you are part of nature next to the national forest. Saw sparrows, scrub jays, a dove crows, blackbirds, robin, redbreasts, mama bear & her baby, coyotes and even a cotton tail bunny!
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

Mark & Bonnie's condo was perfect for us! Great location, extremely clean, all the amenities we needed. Right next to a wooded area where you can bike, hike, or just walk your dog. The unit itself was well stocked with all the cooking appliances /dishes you have, and use, at home. Very clean inside and out. The condo manager, Nate, as well as everyone we met there, was very nice and helpful. My husband enjoyed helping him out with simple maintenance around the grounds. Another neighbor gave us a jump when we found out our battery had died in our vehicle. Very friendly! Would definitely recommend this rental and, hopefully, will be back sometime.
Stayed 84 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and Peaceful Winter Stay

This condo is exactly as described. The location is outside the hubbub of the resort with easy access to the lake, walking and biking trails as well as restaurants and grocery. We downhill skied, snowshoed, cross country skied, strolled and explored new restaurants to our hearts delight. Don't miss out on the "Crazy Good Bakery" on this side of town!
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location for a great price!

We loved our visit to South Lake Tahoe. This condo was in a wonderful location and a great price. We would love to visit again and would recommend it to anyone/everyone.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We love it!

House is clean, good size for a couple or a small family, is center located,15 mins to Heavenly ski resort, we love it, will come back in next season.
Stayed 31 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Great location. Place had everything we needed. Communication was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

St. Francis of the woods condo

The property was the most well appointed property, anticipating your every need. It was quiet, peaceful, although very close to grocery stores, shopping and entertainment venues. Beaches close, casino's about 5 miles away, the best restaurant in So. Lake Tahoe, Evans is a must. The owners are very organized, easy to communicate with. 5 stars.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will Book Yearly

Not only is the owner of this property accommodating and extremely easy to work with but the property itself is wonderful. Has every amenity you could possibly ask for. Near amazing beaches, great food and an easy 15-20 minute drive to the casinos. Looking forward to making this an annual trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience at a lovely rental!

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay for 5 nights as this rental had above and beyond everything we could ever need. We didn’t cook there, but the kitchen was fully equipped with dishes, utensils, pots, pans, coffee pot and so much more. We have stayed at several VRBO rentals but thought the owners here really thought of everything to make your stay very enjoyable. The location is close to several walking trails which was awesome for taking our small dog for long walks to Pope Beach (no dogs allowed) and Camp Richardson which really wasn’t fully open yet. But the paved path was perfect and we loved it. The unit is also close to everything but far enough away that it’s very quiet. We highly recommend Ernies for breakfast. Thank you for having us Mark!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great place where to stay as in your own home

An amazing condo, whith everything you neeed to enjoy and have an excellent time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

MUCH NEEDED/PERFECT

Perfect location! Right next to the National Forest, remote but yet easily access to all activities. Owners were kind, helpful and extremely accommodating. Already looking forward to staying again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for a get away

Mark and Bonnie condo is super well located, close to great hikes, bike path, beaches. The condo is well equipped, clean and offers a lot of comfort. We had an amazing time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

This was the perfect location for our stay. A short bike ride to Pope Beach and great Mexican food just down the street. The condo was perfect - full kitchen, W/D allowed us to keep our workout clothes clean and an overall nice space. Just too bad the pool was closed due to Covid-19.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

P and Q

Peaceful, clean, confy. The right place to relax and read a book without a care.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect week, awesome place

This condo is highly recommendable, it is perfectly clean and nicely furnitured. The owner was very kind and we enjoyed our stay a lot. Thanks for letting us stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, clean quiet

We loved our stay! Great place for couples and if I had a dog she would have been in heaven! If you enjoy nature with amenities of city life at your fingertips, this is your spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The condo felt very homey and comfortable. Everything seemed new and the appliances worked well - although the TV was a little balky at first (Prudie got it straightened out, though!). I would definitely recommend this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and nice condo

Good communication with owner and the condo is in a great location. Nicely appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay!

The property was perfect for my husband and me! Great location and accommodations!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Getaway!

My husband, granddaughter, and I stayed at this perfect Tahoe getaway for 3 days (2 nights) in July 2019. We loved it and will definitely be back. This condo is EXCEPTIONALLY clean. The location was perfect for us (biking, hiking, beaches, kayaking). The condo complex was very quiet, and my granddaughter had the swimming pool to herself most of the time. All the neighbors we had interactions with were very kind. Mark was very quick to respond to any questions I had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

I love this place

Great place. With all amenities a family required for a pleasant stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Clean and updated bath and kitchen

Perfect for a couple. Close to National Forest a plus. Easy access to restaurants and shopping. Covered parking right next to front door.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

About the host

Hosted by Mark Wagoner

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I was born and raised in Southern California. My family purchased property in this area in 1952 and built a summer home. Growing up, we spent every summer up at the Lake. My dad would drive us up when school ended and come and get us in early September. I worked at Globin's Inn (Al Tahoe) for several years during summer and worked with my grandfather at the Happy Homestead Cemetary where he was the maintenance supervisor. I learned to ski at Heavenly Valley and remember when there was only a rope tow at the end of Ski Run Blvd. My family sold their home in 2004 but I never lost my desire to have my own place and continue to enjoy this beautiful area.

Why they chose this property

I wanted it to be towards Emerald Bay as that is where I spent my summers and it has the most to offer relative to sightseeing and recreation at Tahoe. Tahoe is a spiritual place to me, and having my own place gives me a part of this wonderful setting.

What makes this property unique

This unit and its location is very unique. From the front door or the back porch you can walk into the woods or bike ride or walk to the beaches nearby. Restaurants are very close, again in walking distance, along with other stores and services. In winter, you are well situated to ski at a number of venues: Heavenly, Kirkwood, Squaw, and Homewood are all within reasonable distances from this location. You can snow shoe or cross country ski right outside the door.

I hope you will enjoy all these benefits and even more whether you stay at my location or somewhere else.

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