New Listing! Backyard trailhead, pool table, hot tub, 2 masters - Happy Hiker
4.7
Outstanding(51 Reviews)House in South Lake Tahoe, CA
12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
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Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this house rental
Tucked deep in a peaceful pine forest, this 5BR home offers easy access to the Hartoonian Trail Network off the back yard, among other adventures. With accommodation for 12, you’ll be just 10 minutes from Heavenly Resort and the casinos at Stateline. Barbecue and dine alfresco on the back deck, followed by a soak in the private hot tub. Or watch a game in front of the fireplace or play pool in the bonus room.
The home has comfortable sleeping & dining space for a family of 12. We can host a maximum of 8 people over the age of 5. This applies 24/7.
CDC-compliant cleaning & no-contact check-in.
Home Summary:
Forested peaceful neighborhood
Trailhead in backyard w/ hiking or sledding in winter
Hot Tub
Pool Table
WiFi
Gas BBQ
2 Decks
5 BD/3 BA
BD1: Upstairs master, King, 50’ HDTV w/ Direct TV, attached BA 1 w/ dual sinks, bathtub, walk-in shower & private toilet/sink connected to the hallway
BD2: Downstairs master, King, 45’ HDTV w/ Direct TV ensuite BA 2 w/ walk-in shower
BD3: Queen, built-in desk w/ chair, skylight, upstairs
BD4: Queen, bay windows, downstairs
BD5: Twin-over-full bunk bed, twin-over-twin bunk bed, downstairs
BDs 4 & 5 share downstairs BA 3 w/ shower/tub combo
Indoor dining area seats 10 at table & 2 at kitchen counter
Central heat
Upstairs great room w/ gas fireplace, 55’ Direct TV & seating for 7
Downstairs bonus family room w/ pool table, bar, 55’ direct TV, DVD w/ movies & seating for 5
Washer/dryer
Fully stocked kitchen w/ brand new stainless steel appliances including french door fridge & freezer, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal
Parking: 4 vehicles max - 2 in garage, 2 in driveway
The upstairs open concept great room encompasses the kitchen, dining room & living room. A gas fireplace & 55’ big screen make the 7-seater sectional a cozy spot to watch the game. The stainless steel kitchen appliances are all brand new. Kitchen counter has 2 bar stools--great for socializing while meal prepping.
When dinner is hot, the dining table beneath the modern chandelier is steps away. Pull up one of the 6 wingback chairs, or take a seat at the custom wood bench for 4.
If you prefer to dine al fresco, slide open the glass door to the upstairs deck where a gas BBQ & seating for 4 await!
The ground floor bonus family room has a pool table, bar w/ 2 bar stools & sliding door to the hot tub deck. The comfy couch, love seat & TV make this an ideal spot for a late night movie.
When the day is done, there are plenty of comfy beds to sink into for a good night’s sleep.
Upstairs master has a king bed, 50’ TV & lounge chair near the bay windows--perfect for morning reading. It’s attached to a jack-&-jill hallway bathroom w/ dual sinks, a tub for soaking, a walk-in shower & private toilet.
Downstairs master (yes, there are 2!) has a king bed, 45’ TV & ensuite bathroom w/ walk-in shower.
BD3 is upstairs w/ a queen bed, skylight & built-in desk for anyone working/learning from home.
BD4 downstairs has a queen bed & bay windows. BD5 downstairs has twin-over-full & twin-over-twin bunks beds. BA 3 downstairs has a shower/tub combo.
Pets are not allowed due to the homeowner and their guests’ health-threatening allergies. If you have a trained Service or ESA dog we can help you find a dog-friendly home for your stay.
This home does not have air conditioning.
For 30+ day stays, contact us for details on cancellation policy.
We meet Rent Responsibly standards & uphold VHR ordinances to ensure you & neighbors enjoy the peace & beauty of our community. This home is equipped w/ privacy-compliant, noise-monitoring to protect you from noise complaints.
This home may also have security cameras to ensure parking does not exceed legal requirements. We care about your safety & security. We do not permit any video security devices inside our homes.
Permit 073165
TOT #T63074
The home has comfortable sleeping & dining space for a family of 12. We can host a maximum of 8 people over the age of 5. This applies 24/7.
CDC-compliant cleaning & no-contact check-in.
Home Summary:
Forested peaceful neighborhood
Trailhead in backyard w/ hiking or sledding in winter
Hot Tub
Pool Table
WiFi
Gas BBQ
2 Decks
5 BD/3 BA
BD1: Upstairs master, King, 50’ HDTV w/ Direct TV, attached BA 1 w/ dual sinks, bathtub, walk-in shower & private toilet/sink connected to the hallway
BD2: Downstairs master, King, 45’ HDTV w/ Direct TV ensuite BA 2 w/ walk-in shower
BD3: Queen, built-in desk w/ chair, skylight, upstairs
BD4: Queen, bay windows, downstairs
BD5: Twin-over-full bunk bed, twin-over-twin bunk bed, downstairs
BDs 4 & 5 share downstairs BA 3 w/ shower/tub combo
Indoor dining area seats 10 at table & 2 at kitchen counter
Central heat
Upstairs great room w/ gas fireplace, 55’ Direct TV & seating for 7
Downstairs bonus family room w/ pool table, bar, 55’ direct TV, DVD w/ movies & seating for 5
Washer/dryer
Fully stocked kitchen w/ brand new stainless steel appliances including french door fridge & freezer, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal
Parking: 4 vehicles max - 2 in garage, 2 in driveway
The upstairs open concept great room encompasses the kitchen, dining room & living room. A gas fireplace & 55’ big screen make the 7-seater sectional a cozy spot to watch the game. The stainless steel kitchen appliances are all brand new. Kitchen counter has 2 bar stools--great for socializing while meal prepping.
When dinner is hot, the dining table beneath the modern chandelier is steps away. Pull up one of the 6 wingback chairs, or take a seat at the custom wood bench for 4.
If you prefer to dine al fresco, slide open the glass door to the upstairs deck where a gas BBQ & seating for 4 await!
The ground floor bonus family room has a pool table, bar w/ 2 bar stools & sliding door to the hot tub deck. The comfy couch, love seat & TV make this an ideal spot for a late night movie.
When the day is done, there are plenty of comfy beds to sink into for a good night’s sleep.
Upstairs master has a king bed, 50’ TV & lounge chair near the bay windows--perfect for morning reading. It’s attached to a jack-&-jill hallway bathroom w/ dual sinks, a tub for soaking, a walk-in shower & private toilet.
Downstairs master (yes, there are 2!) has a king bed, 45’ TV & ensuite bathroom w/ walk-in shower.
BD3 is upstairs w/ a queen bed, skylight & built-in desk for anyone working/learning from home.
BD4 downstairs has a queen bed & bay windows. BD5 downstairs has twin-over-full & twin-over-twin bunks beds. BA 3 downstairs has a shower/tub combo.
Pets are not allowed due to the homeowner and their guests’ health-threatening allergies. If you have a trained Service or ESA dog we can help you find a dog-friendly home for your stay.
This home does not have air conditioning.
For 30+ day stays, contact us for details on cancellation policy.
We meet Rent Responsibly standards & uphold VHR ordinances to ensure you & neighbors enjoy the peace & beauty of our community. This home is equipped w/ privacy-compliant, noise-monitoring to protect you from noise complaints.
This home may also have security cameras to ensure parking does not exceed legal requirements. We care about your safety & security. We do not permit any video security devices inside our homes.
Permit 073165
TOT #T63074
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of South Lake Tahoe, CA
Reviews
4.7
Outstanding(51 Reviews)4.7
Great house and great neighborhood. Location is close to all town activities but far enough away to have peace and quiet. Trails literally out the back door.
4.7
A family vacation (8 of us) from 2 areas of the country and enjoyed the layout of the house as one family stayed in the 3 bedrooms downstairs, and the other 2 in the upstairs bedrooms.
Location was great. Out of town enough for quiet, and just off the main road for a quick ride to downtown. Trailhead right outside the door that led to a series of about a dozen trials. Great for early morning walks. Nice deck overlooking the trails.
Really enjoyed South Lake Tahoe. It was July 4th week and VERY crowded. However, the mood was very upbeat, locals and visitors were friendly, happy & having fun. Town was clean & inviting.
Had a pool table we used a lot. They have plenty of toys & games for toddlers. The few games our family & teens could have played were not complete.
Pros: Location! / Layout of home / Ease of access / Open kitchen (room for multiple cooks) / Comfy beds (firm) / All rooms have fans / Clean
Cons: Could use a few games for older kids
4.7
My family enjoyed their stay in Happy Hiker. Plenty of room for our family of 6. We enjoyed having the pool table and the walking trails right outside the door. Nice neighborhood and easy communication with management team.
4.7
We stayed in south Tahoe at the end of June and choose this home to accommodate the 12 of us! (6 adults, 6 kids)
the house fit our needs and was well supplied kitchen/bath towel wise! We enjoyed being right next to the trail in the backyard and driving distance to many of our activities.
However we received a massive rule list before coming- threatening charges for any mistake. (Ie. Dirty hot tub water left behind- big time charge.. water spots or any damage to pool table-big charge (when the pool table was ALREADY in poor condition with a few holes in the velvet), there are sound monitors all along the outdoor premise threatening if your above sound level they will call the cops. Given, we’re respectful but with 6 kids under 7 we were very stressed it would pick up the sound from inside!
The two guest bedrooms doors would not lock either. We just felt for the extreme pressure of the list of rules with the threatening of charging extra, made us enjoy the home a little less.
Overall cleanliness was good along with location. Rooms were comfortable overall.
Just would put a warning- if you book be prepared for a book of rules for a home that we felt wasn’t quite up to par of the necessity of rules!
4.7
The location and convinience was perfect, the home and all its space was more than enough for 5 girls. We had so much space to not feel crammed and come together for a game of pool, movie night and dinner.
4.7
We came as a group over MLK weekend. Home was as advertised in the VRBO listing. There was a snow storm during the weekend I was there so it was nice that there was a large backyard so the kids can play in the snow.
There are a lot of amenities there and and I didn’t need to bring a lot of the things I brought, but oh well. Most of the time, these rentals are bare. Plenty of space for everyone and it was pretty clean.
4.7
We had kids and adults for New Year’s Eve and this place was great! Plenty of space, close to downtown, clean, fun, everything you’d hope for!
4.7
The property had a great location in South Lake Tahoe with privacy. The property was clean and had great space. Very affordable for what you got. Highly recommend.
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beds were a little hard but otherwise everything was comfortable. Hot tub worked great. We enjoyed the trail out back for the 4.5 miles walk. Everything worked fine.
4.7
Quiet family neighborhood. Spacious home with good beds, nice bathrooms, showers, all very clean. Management was very attentive.
Enjoyed the gas log fireplace. We used the kitchen a great deal and found everything we needed for making meals. We also enjoyed the hot tub outside. The backyard setting for the hot tub was wooded and serene.
4.7
Overall, stay was awesome, the only problem was with fire alarms going off inside the whole house, we ended up disconnecting them, as advised by the staff.
4.7
This home is just the right size for a family getaway. Lots of space for everyone. The upstairs includes the kitchen, dining area and living room. Lots of space for everyone to gather. The upstairs master was very large and comfortable.
The downstairs has a good size living room with a pool table (that was dearly loved by my grandkids). There is also another generous sized master in the lower level. Having 3 bathrooms for 8 people was just perfect.
The setting, so close to the trees was wonderful. The artwork throughout the home was very well done.
My one complaint, which can't be controlled, was that the upstairs area stayed a little too warm. The outdoor daytime temperature was in the 80s and even though we followed instructions for keeping the home closed up in the daytime hours, opening doors and windows in the evening and putting on the fans, the upstairs still remained very warm. Downstairs was at least 10 degrees cooler. We didn't let us bother us too much.
We would definitely go back to this home again. My 11 year old granddaughter started to cry when we were packing up to go. She loved it and didn't want to leave.
Thank you!
4.7
We had a great friend trip to Tahoe. We had plenty of space with the 6 of us.
Although we loved the location, hot tub and great communication, we suggest the following to make the stay better for others.
Fix kitchen floor
We realize this house is in the woods but there were two beds with spiders in them, a huge spider in a bathroom sink, one climbing on the wall and dead ones in window sills. I suggest bug strips.
Ice machine did not work. Water would not freeze. We had to buy ice everyday. Two toilets need handles fixed. The kitchen window is cracked. You list a hair dryer in each bathroom but the master suite did not have one. The jacuzzi is difficult to get in and out of. Needs a foot stool at least. Even though we noticed these things and a carpet that needs to be stretched upstairs to prevent tripping, we still had a great experience.
4.7
Great location. Off the main roads and hiking trails right outside the door. Great layout for a large group and well stocked. Takes 7 minutes to get to the strip so everything is close by. Would definitely recommend this house for a large gathering.
4.7
We enjoyed stay at this beutiful home. It was great neighbourhood and was very near to Lake tahoe attractions.
4.7
Enjoyed our family’s time away in this spacious home. Location was phenomenal for quick access to snow - backyard opens right up to forest land! Quiet with friendly neighbors.
Prompt and professional communication with property management.
We would love to come back and have shared our positive experience with friends.
4.7
This was an amazing property to stay in! It had everything you could ever need and more. We spent Easter here with some extended family and hope to make this venue an annual occurrence! The Happy Hiker lived up to its expectations, highly recommend!
4.7
Overall had a great time. Clean, roomy, comfortable. No real issues with the property. Made a request for a better large skillet (Teflon was peeling off) and two were on the porch when we returned from our outing. Only suggestion would be to put a dvd player with the upstairs tv as well.
4.7
The home was perfect for our annual guys ski trip.
4.7
Great location we loved our stay! The rooms were comfy and the bunk beds worked great for the kids! Loved how close it was to state line
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Superb! The cleanliness and amenities exceeded my expectations. The home is located on a quiet street, corner house, decorated adorably and close to everything. We will most definitely be back!
4.7
Great house. Nice closet of toys for kids
Great little snow hill for sledding. House had everything we needed.
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The home was huge! Possibly too big for our group of five. No problem choosing a bedroom. No waiting to use one of three bathrooms. We loved the pool table! The hot tub was a welcome after a day of snowboarding. Ample cookware and utensils for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Shopped at a nearby Safeway. Lots of restaurants nearby if we chose to eat out. Did carry out from Off the Hook and celebrated our son’s 30th birthday at the Lake House Restaurant. House was in close proximity to Heavenly. We drove to the casinos a couple of nights. House was clean and supplied with essentials. Loved everything about the home especially, the gas fireplace. Furniture and beds were comfortable. We would definitely like to stay here again!There was a lot of snow! Everything was white. We did encounter a problem coming home one afternoon. Our SUV got stuck in the snow. Made a call to RnR and the person answering the phone easily guided us through our distress call. I apologize for not remembering her name. She advised us as to how we should maneuver our SUV out of the snow. We did need to shovel the driveway as the snow plow did not come through yet. She texted back with more advice and shortly thereafter a snow plow came to plow. Yay! They saved our day! We so appreciated their quick response.
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The property was a great location for kids to freely play in the backyard and they had the whole trail to themselves. Family enjoyed the home but would definitely place personal heaters here and there as some guests mentioned temp got cooler at times.One of the biggest cons to point out is that 2 out of 3 bathroom locks did not work. And one bathroom had a screw makeshift lock that stopped working. If it was not for that. everything else went pretty smooth. Everyone loved the pool table and hottub. I enjoyed the electric fireplace that brought warmth to our Christmas holiday. Neighbors were really nice and we never received a noise complaint.
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We planned a family trip in December. The house had the lights on, heater on and music playing. Super clean and cozy. The house was perfect! The staff was helpful. We did experience a power outage due to the major snow storm, but we made the best of it. Will absolutely go back for another stay!
4.7
We enjoyed the home very much!
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful place right on the edge of the forest.
4.7
Fun stay at Tahoe
We had a great time in Tahoe at your house. The house was very nice and accommodating, being right on the trail was really cool. Cocktails on the deck with a view after a day at the beach was quite relaxing. The house could use an update and the spa cover is way to heavy to take on and off. Otherwise great times were had and will return. Thank you.
4.7
Great spot!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Nice, comfortable, large house near forested area. Convenient to all Southshore activities. Downstairs hot tub, pool table, and large TV for gaming were fun for everyone. Stocked with TP, paper towels, trash bags, and dishwasher/laundry soap. Bedrooms lacking nightstand lamps for reading.
4.7
Family Fun in Lake Tahoe
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This house was perfect for our family. There was plenty of room for us to spread out or to be together. The beds were comfortable. We liked being a little farther away from the in town bustle, but close enough to get there quickly. We loved it. Check in and out was easy.
4.7
Roomy cabin
Provided plenty of space for the 10 of us. A couple of things do need to be updated but overall it had everything we needed.
4.7
We stayed at this property for Memorial Day weekend in 2022. Location is good, trail starts just around the corner. This is a big property but is very outdated with lot of missing amenities. Also hot tub is very small. Many of the restrooms don’t lock properly as well as beds are not super comfortable. A lot can be improved
4.7
Decent location but Outdated property
We stayed at this property for Memorial Day weekend in 2022. Location is good, trail starts just around the corner. This is a big property but is very outdated with lot of missing amenities. Also hot tub is very small. Many of the restrooms don’t lock properly as well as beds are not super comfortable. A lot can be improved
4.7
We got 2 text complaints a day from VRBO for noise complaints when we weren’t outside hanging out once due to it being way to cold anyway. The only time I was outside was cooking hamburgers. Just me because the previous night there was another two complaints. It was absolutely ridiculous. On a Friday night at 6pm I got 2 texts for noise. We weren’t outside once nor had ANY windows open. I was very upset as we were not loud what so ever. Quiet hours were 10 pm to 8am anyway.. On Saturday the same exact thing happened but at 5pm on a Saturday night! It was absolutely ridiculous. Couldn’t even have any fun as we were worried about getting a 2k fine. The house was great, clean, and perfect location. Although, I would never recommend this property to anyone as the neighbor across the street more than likely called for some random reason as no other neighbors nearby were home.
4.7
Unhappy Stay
We got 2 text complaints a day from VRBO for noise complaints when we weren’t outside hanging out once due to it being way to cold anyway. The only time I was outside was cooking hamburgers. Just me because the previous night there was another two complaints. It was absolutely ridiculous. On a Friday night at 6pm I got 2 texts for noise. We weren’t outside once nor had ANY windows open. I was very upset as we were not loud what so ever. Quiet hours were 10 pm to 8am anyway.. On Saturday the same exact thing happened but at 5pm on a Saturday night! It was absolutely ridiculous. Couldn’t even have any fun as we were worried about getting a 2k fine. The house was great, clean, and perfect location. Although, I would never recommend this property to anyone as the neighbor across the street more than likely called for some random reason as no other neighbors nearby were home.
4.7
Family Ski Trip
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This home was perfect for our annual ski trip. There was plenty of room and lots of things to keep the kids busy. They loved using the sleds in the backyard and were even able to build a snowman. The house was centurally located and close to the mountain. We would recommend this property.
4.7
10/10
4.7
10/10
4.7
Happy Hiker retreat
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Overall the home was nice. There were several "housekeeping" issues that need to be addressed.
The shower door in the upstairs bathroom doesn't stay shut. Water tends to get on the floor.
Downstairs bathroom next to the bunk beds...the carpet is pulled away from the tile and there are carpet tacks that stick up. Carpet needed cleaning.
Overall, the home worked for our group.
The shower door in the upstairs bathroom doesn't stay shut. Water tends to get on the floor.
Downstairs bathroom next to the bunk beds...the carpet is pulled away from the tile and there are carpet tacks that stick up. Carpet needed cleaning.
Overall, the home worked for our group.
4.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Overall the home was nice. There were several "housekeeping" issues that need to be addressed. The shower door in the upstairs bathroom doesn't stay shut. Water tends to get on the floor.Downstairs bathroom next to the bunk beds...the carpet is pulled away from the tile and there are carpet tacks that stick up. Carpet needed cleaning.Overall, the home worked for our group.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in South Lake Tahoe?
The average price for a rental in South Lake Tahoe is $534 per night. This rental is $508 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at New Listing! Backyard trailhead, pool table, hot tub, 2 masters - Happy Hiker. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is New Listing! Backyard trailhead, pool table, hot tub, 2 masters - Happy Hiker pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at New Listing! Backyard trailhead, pool table, hot tub, 2 masters - Happy Hiker?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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