Ping Pong & Pool Tables, Hot Tub. Open Space, Wildlife, Pets

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
4.7 / 5.0
Outstanding(159 Ratings)

House in Homewood, CA

13 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this house rental

Bear Haven lies at the edge of an old growth forest, with trails directly behind the cabin. Ski in through the forest from Homewood Mountain Resort in the winter, extensive hiking and mountain biking the rest of the year.

You are renting directly from a long-time owner, no extra fees like management fee, administrative fee, hot tub fees, pet fees. The VRBO service fee still applies.
(Taxes include mandatory 10% lodging tax and a new North Tahoe Business Tourist Tax of 2%

So many activities to keep your family busy without ever getting in the car: Ping pong and pool tables in the game room; Hot tub on the back deck; Homewood Mountain Resort and forest open space behind the house, guests can hike, bike, mountain bike, build a fort or ski. Full Chamberlands privileges in summer (Father’s Day thru Labor Day).
Bear Haven is the perfect cabin in the woods for year-round indoor and outdoor fun.

Located near the south base of Homewood ski area, Lagoon Road is family friendly, close to the bike path and backs up to forest! In summer enjoy our full membership of Chamber's Pool, Beach and Tennis Club. In winter, walk down the road to ski and back to the house through the woods for lunch or at the end of the day! Our rustic getaway backs up to open space, hike, mountain bike, snowshoe or x-country ski from the house depending on the season!

Three level A-frame cabin with a remodeled kitchen: new cabinets, double oven, counters, refrigerator gas cooktop and dishwasher. New double vanity in the master bath. Always trying to make improvements to the house so our guests will have an enjoyable stay.

Great house for any season! BEAR HAVEN is the perfect home to gather family and friends for your year-round fun and wildlife viewing. The house is 3 levels: 1st floor has mud room, game room, master (king bed), full bath and laundry room. The 2nd floor has open living room/kitchen, bedroom (queen and twin), 3/4 bath, large front deck and back deck with new spa and 5 burner gas grill BBQ. 3rd floor has two bedrooms (queen and full beds in front; queen and twin beds in back) These share a 1/2 bath, and each has a small deck.
WINTER: Enjoy a 4-day weekend, our guests love to ski at uncrowded Homewood Mountain Resort (walk or ski down Lagoon Road to the South base); then ski into the backyard for intermediate skiers, depending of course on snow conditions. The ski area has lots of promotions for lift tickets, check their website skihomewood.

SNOWPLOWING, we are on the regular schedule for snow plowing, however the contractor has up to 300 homes to plow. If there is a big storm when you arrive you may have to move snow to get into the house. The street plowing may create a berm in front of the driveway

Spring and fall are the best in Tahoe, crowds are gone and wildlife abounds. Park your car and bike or hike in the woods right out the back yard or down the bike path. Our families build natural forts right out the back! Walk or bike to the General Store in Homewood or along the bike path to the beach and Tahoma amenities. Very quiet and peaceful.
Relax in the private hot tub or by one of the warm wood fireplaces!

Summer rentals are weekly with long weekends available early and late. Rates include the famous Chamberlands Club with private beach, pool and tennis courts (about a mile away along the bike path). Dates of operation: Father's Day weekend through Labor Day; 10:30-5:30 (Lifeguard staffing)
Shuttle Bus Service approximately July 1st-August 20th 11:00-6:30pm and passes right in front of Bear Haven. Grandma, grandpa and the young ones can come and go while the older kids hang out at the beach all day!
Guests to the west shore are often confused about the summer amenities here: The amenities are actually two memberships, one to the Chamberlands Beach and Mountain Club which maintains the two private beaches with roped swim areas, lifeguards and summer day and evening family activities. The second is the Chamberlands Recreation Club which includes and maintains entrance to the private heated pool with lifeguards, lounges and private restrooms. The private pool and beaches are integrated into a public pier, bar and restaurant right on the lake.
The origin of these clubs can be confusing. Upon developing the Chamberlands condominiums about 35 years ago, the adjacent homes in Chamberlands I and II were offered a chance to purchase a membership in one or both clubs. The opportunity for the pool/tennis club was once in a lifetime and is linked to the specific home's title. At this time, most homes in Chamberlands maintain a membership in the Beach and Mountain Club, while only a portion of homes have access to the pool and tennis facilities with a hefty yearly fee. We have both. This part of the lake also has a forest service pet-friendly public portion of beach available to other homes in the area (Ex: Tahoma, McKinney, Homewood) which is on the southern edge of this sandy beach area of Lake Tahoe.

We have a camera at the front of the house so we can see the road, trash area and driveway. (for construction parking, trash by the road and snow in the winter).

Amenities

Pool
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Ski in / Ski out
Family friendly

Map of Homewood, CA

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Ratings and reviews

4.7 / 5.0
Outstanding(159 Ratings)
4.0 / 5.0
star 5 empty
Aug 2024
Did not use hot tub nor private beach access but accommodations were good. Twin bed main floor mattress not good and third floor front bedroom bed closest to hall not good but all others were comfortable
4.0 / 5.0
star 5 empty
Aug 2024
Great house for kids and dogs. Game room was a hit and the access to Chambers was as amazing. Great location. House was fully stocked. Would definitely rent again!
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2024
We stayed at Bear Haven in Homewood in early July 2024. There were 8 adults and 3 children in our group. We fit very comfortably. The kitchen was well-equipped for us to do all the cooking we had planned. There were more than enough dishes. The host has supplied the cabin with space heaters and fans, and we used both since it was quite cool for the first few days, then heated up drastically toward the middle of the week. There is also bear spray and a bear horn kept on top of the fridge, but we didn't see any signs of bears. The host responded to a couple of questions very quickly. The best thing about this cabin was access to the private beach and pool. Anyone who has visited Tahoe recently knows the beaches are so crowded that it's impossible to find a spot (and the lake water is very cold!). The private access made a huge difference. Some of us were pool people and others were bea
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2024
This home was lovely for a multi family gathering. The kitchen was well stocked, there were baby gates to keep children and our pup contained. The outdoor porches added to the overall living space and we spent evenings breaking bread and making memories. The hot tub was a bonus after a long day of hiking. The teens enjoyed evening playing pool and ping pong. Would highly recommend this home.
3.0 / 5.0
star 4 emptystar 5 empty
Jun 2024
Debbie and Dan responded to inquiries quickly. When we arrived the hot tub was super gross (solids floating it it and stuff growing on the walls of the tub). They sent the hot tub guy same day but it had ruined it for us bc it was just too nasty to get in after seeing it lol. It was a slight bummer bc my brother in law had never been in one and was really looking forward to it. The cabin was great for a place to crash after playing at the lake all day. It’s older (carpets look pretty rough ) but we anticipated that compared to the prices of other cabins. Showers worked well and the kitchen had lots of dishes etc. I brought my own linens and towels and if stains on these items bug you I recommend you bring your own as well. It’s a very quiet neighborhood and we all had a great family trip. The location of the cabin is great, right down the road from awesome swim spots. I never found the key that was suppose to provide access to the the private beaches the listening specified but that was okay bc there were plenty of places to go.
5.0 / 5.0
Jun 2024
We had a wonderful stay at Bear Haven. Debbie & David are exceptional hosts. We did not have a single glitch. The location is perfect. We were able to hike, sightsee, paddleboard & observe wildlife. The ten of us were able to spend high quality family time together. A highlight was momma bear & her two cubs that we saw on several occasions. While maintaining Debbie & Dave's "Bear Aware" advice we experienced zero issues. We would love to do a family-week in mid to late summer to enjoy all Lake Tahoe has to offer.
5.0 / 5.0
May 2024
Loved the property and the area! Lots of beautiful scenery! Great place to relax with your family!
5.0 / 5.0
Apr 2024
We enjoyed the cabin with my kids, nephews, sister and parents and created a lot of great memories playing ping pong, pool and board games. The hot tub was a hit with our teens also! We stayed over a spring break in April and there was a lot of snow to play in. The cabin was just as pictured. Kitchen is very well stocked and we had everything we could have needed and then some.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Homewood?

The average price for a rental in Homewood is £405 per night. This rental is £9 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ping Pong & Pool Tables, Hot Tub. Open Space, Wildlife, Pets. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Ping Pong & Pool Tables, Hot Tub. Open Space, Wildlife, Pets. Enjoy the water!

Is Ping Pong & Pool Tables, Hot Tub. Open Space, Wildlife, Pets pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Ping Pong & Pool Tables, Hot Tub. Open Space, Wildlife, Pets?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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