West Shore Cottage with Beach Access

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A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a dining area with a wooden table and leather chairs.
A lodge with a fire pit surrounded by wooden chairs, set against a backdrop of tall trees and a clear sky.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a wooden dining table, and brown leather chairs.
A modern living room with a wooden dining table, leather chairs, a grey sofa, and a large window with a view of trees.
A dining area with a wooden table and leather chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Tahoe Maritime Museum
Sleeps 42 bedrooms2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Homewood, CA
  • Place, Homewood Mountain Resort
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahoe Maritime Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Idlewild
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1 - First Floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - First Floor

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

West Shore Cottage with Beach Access

The high point of Cedar Crest Cottages, a historic vacation retreat nestled on forested grounds with filtered lake and mountain views, Steller’s Jay Cottage is a tranquil escape surrounded by towering cedars. The newly updated retreat comfortably sleeps up to four guests with flexible accommodations, making it ideal for a family or small group of friends.

*Please be advised that this home does not have air conditioning.

The two-level cottage opens onto a spacious living area with hardwood floors, wood-paneled walls, picture windows and high ceilings. Two bedrooms, conveniently located on the lower level, feature king-sized beds, one that can be converted into two twin beds. Styled in simple, modern decor with plush bedding and twin nightstands, both bedrooms feature a picture window and wall-mounted TV. Black-out and sheer window coverings throughout allow for maximum privacy.

Guests share a newly remodeled bathroom with a step-in shower on the lower level, with a separate powder room on the main level for convenience and private washer and dryer, complete with complimentary laundry pods.

As a guest of Cedar Creek Cottages, you’ll enjoy access to a community BBQ grill and oversized fire pit with lake and mountain views. In the summer, stroll to the beach across the street for swimming, sailing and boating on the lake, or hike through the surrounding mountains. In the winter, drive less than two minutes to the family-friendly Homewood Mountain Resort, or just 25 minutes to the varied terrain of Olympic Valley. The restaurants, shops and entertainment of Tahoe City are also less than 10 minutes away.

Please be advised that the firepit is seasonal and is not operational during the winter months due to the heavy snowfall.

Placer County STVR Compliance Requirements.
Daytime Occupancy: 6
Nighttime Occupancy (begins at 9pm): 4
Parking: 1 assigned parking spot
TOT No. 84629

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Full payment is required to be paid by the due date. Failure to pay the balance in full by said due date will result in cancellation.
A signed rental agreement is required to confirm your stay. Failure to sign the agreement within 96 hours of booking will result in cancellation.
Failure to follow our House Rules as listed, will result in the cancellation of the reservation and forfeiture of all deposits.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9486344
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

About the area

Homewood

Located in Homewood, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. 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 Emerald Bay State Park. Tahoe Maritime Museum and Olympic Valley Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Homewood, CA

What's nearby

  • Homewood Mountain Resort - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tahoe Maritime Museum - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • beach near Idlewild - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino - 43 min drive - 51.3 km
  • Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park - 43 min drive - 44.0 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 29 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shadyside Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunnyside - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sierra Surf Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Swiss Lakewood Restaurant Tahoe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Za's Lakefront - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is West Shore Cottage with Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at West Shore Cottage with Beach Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at West Shore Cottage with Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at West Shore Cottage with Beach Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is West Shore Cottage with Beach Access located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Tahoe Maritime Museum, Homewood Mountain Resort and Hurricane Bay. Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park and St. Nicholas Episcopal Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute place! Clean, and perfectly equipped. The property was quiet and other visitors were friendly. Good central location. A stated, no AC but plenty of fans to help supplement on a warmer day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2026
We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Cedar Crest and appreciated the cleanliness and location. We are glad the fans kept you comfortable and that you had a pleasant experience with the other guests. We would love to welcome you back anytime! Thank you for choosing Natural Retreats.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Joseph L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and nice.The 3 things that i didnt like were that the shower drain was slowand i wanted to call it in but who wants a worker when your on vacation 2nd no wifi absolutely none i did call and asked for someone to look into it. The tvs were connected with a wall jack.Last the bed was hard. Almost a futon Don't let this judg your stay.It is beautiful there and the home is beautiful and I will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kimberly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in Homewood! The property is clean and well maintained. The only thing was that we had to troubleshoot the internet a couple of times and we had to change the input on the TVs every time we turned it on. But wonderful stay overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2026
We are delighted that you enjoyed the location and found Cedar Crest well-maintained. We really appreciate you bringing those technical issues to our attention. We will look into both of those and get them sorted so future guests have a seamless experience. Your feedback helps us improve, and we hope you will consider staying with us again on your next Tahoe visit! Thank you for choosing Natural Retreats.

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