Perfect ski retreat: Cozy mountain home a block from the ski lifts!
House in South Lake Tahoe, CA
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
In this spacious mountain home, you will feel super relaxed and comfortable while vacation in Lake Tahoe. The home is just a few minutes walk from heavenly ski lift! Drive 5 to 6 Minutes to Heavenly Village, restaurants, beaches and casino and 3 minutes to the Wholefoods market.
The house has high beam ceiling, living/dinning room look to the expensive sun drenched deck in the back. You can relax in your private hot tub after a day at the ski slope.
Private 6-7 person hot tub. High speed internet/Wifi, Flat screen TV with blu-ray DVD player, Netflix.
Sleeping arrangement:
1 king bed, 2 queen beds, 2 twin beds, new Sofa bed sleeps 2. Rollaway beds.
Fully equipped kitchen makes cooking so effortless and easy.
The house has high beam ceiling, living/dinning room look to the expensive sun drenched deck in the back. You can relax in your private hot tub after a day at the ski slope.
Private 6-7 person hot tub. High speed internet/Wifi, Flat screen TV with blu-ray DVD player, Netflix.
Sleeping arrangement:
1 king bed, 2 queen beds, 2 twin beds, new Sofa bed sleeps 2. Rollaway beds.
Fully equipped kitchen makes cooking so effortless and easy.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Ski in / Ski out
Garden
Family friendly
Map of South Lake Tahoe, CA
££££
Reviews
10.0
Property accomadated the group very well. Location was great. Kitchen had everything we needed. Owners were very responsive. It was perfect to accomadate everyone's needs.
10.0
The property owner accommodated my family and I wonderfully
8.0
The property is aging and in need of several repairs and maintenance. Downstairs bathroom toilet badly stained . Water service work being done during the stay (which was not disclosed) left us waterless 1st morning of our stay. Be careful on the wooden decks you may get splinters. We did .
10.0
We had a wonderful ski trip to Heavenly, largely due to the quality of the housing. The layout of the home was very good, we never felt crowded in the split-level layout, and the neighborhood was excellent. Walking distance to the California lift for very fit people if carrying all ski equipment, not really possible for the young or old. Communication with the host was excellent, and nothing was lacking in amenities. Hot tub was perfectly maintained, and the bedding and kitchen exceeded expectations. We would absolutely be willing to visit this listing again, as the surroundings were quiet and beautiful, and the housing was relaxing and fun.
10.0
Host was super responsive and accommodating. Being walking distance to the Heavenly California lifts saved us from dealing with the difficult parking situation with Heavenly. Parking there can fill up before the lifts even open!
10.0
Property is an uphill walk 5-7 min (probably not do-able with small cchildren but fine for teens and up) to Heavenly resort (California base) and a 3 min drive into South Lake Tahoe. Host is very responsive and courteous. There are plenty of beds and bedrooms and space to spread out. The hot tub is excellent and the kitchen is a good size, and ghe garage offers space for gear. The hill can get icy if it dumps snow (not the owner's fault) so if you are driving in, ensure you come from the bottom of the hill. Overall had a great experience. We had 8 mid 30-year-olds and we were more than fine walking to the mountain each morning.
10.0
Overall my extended family of 8 really enjoyed our stay. The house was comfortable for all of us, and well-equipped with everything we needed (plenty of kitchen items and supplies, towels, bedding, snow shovels and sleds, games, plenty of hot water). It was clean overall though in need of several minor repairs. We did have trouble using the emergency number to contact the owner following snowfall to learn about help with snow removal, and had some difficulty navigating the steep road and access to the driveway during snowy weather. Otherwise location was great as we could walk to the Cal Lodge for skiing and Himmel Haus for dinner, and my kids especially enjoyed playing on the deck and warming up by the fire!
10.0
Had a great stay here, awesome and very responsive host and a nice, cozy home. Very close to Heavenly--close enough to walk if needed! Really well stocked kitchen if you plan to cook plus a nice selection of toys and books for the kids!
10.0
Family ski vacation
House was just as advertised. Hot tub was nice. Mattresses very comfortable. Plenty of stuff in kitchen for making meals. Brand new washer and dryer.
10.0
Great cabin!
We really enjoyed our stay. The location was great and the cabin had everything we needed.
8.0
Great time in Tahoe
Had a great time staying at this cabin. Location is great, house was a bit dated. Front door knob was a joke. Overall a good experience but for the price you'd expect it to be perfect and well cared for.
10.0
Holiday Retreat with Family
I booked the cabin for a holiday retreat with my grown children and their SOs. We were delayed in arriving due to road closures from storms, but our host, Kayleen, was very accommodating and was able to shift our dates so we could maximize the time we had. The layout of the cabin is great, we felt we had plenty of space. It is walking distance to the lifts at Heavenly, making it very convenient for getting on the mountain. While it appears that the cabin hasn't been updated in a while, it was clean and had everything we needed for our stay.
10.0
Loved our stay
There are a few not so great reviews that in the beginning made me thing twice. We booked it, we stayed here, and we loved it! Location was great, we got snowed in with the storm so played in the wonderful big backyard area. Hot tub was nice, house was accommodating. Host was very responsive. Great stay! Would stay here again in a heartbeat. My only recommendation would be to possibly clean the hot tub soon, but that’s all i can say other than great house great hosts and a great stay!
10.0
Very nice
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6.0
Overall okay
Hi, the furniture was bare bones. Internet was suspect throughout the trip. There were a couple rodents (Mice) that decided to hang out with us for the weekend. Light switches definitely need a lot of upgrading.
2.0
European Cabin?
The worst experience ever! Pristine and European were words used to describe this train wreck of a home ! Left a day early. Would never step foot in this place again. Owners are non responsive .
8.0
Nice deck with barbeque and hot tub. Interiors are a bit worn. No air conditioning.
10.0
Place had a great location and was beautiful
Great property, great location. The only negative thing I would say is that the house could include more fans to cool down the property during the summer, but the wildfires were making it abnormally hot.
10.0
Awesome Stay
Location was great.
10.0
Great place to stay!
Close to everything.
6.0
Great location, not pristine
This property is accurately described, for the most part, you have to go upstairs to access the main living area, and there is no gas barbecue only charcoal which is not allowed in the summer. It is badly in need of maintenance and a new couch. The deck and hot tub are very nice. Plenty of room for 6-8 people. The beds were comfortable, plenty of towels (no washcloths), and plenty of toilet paper. The kitchen has plenty of plates glassware cooking implements (no large Fry pans, only deep wok style) coffee maker etc. the cupboards are full, there is no where to put any food or snacks other than in the refrigerator. Well the property is dog friendly there is nowhere for them to be outside other than on the deck there is a electric fence on the steps as you leave the gate to go into the back property. So be prepared to walk your dogs in order for them to go potty.
We had one major problem and that was that when we arrived we had no hot water, so I left numerous voice messages on the owners phone which listed in the email for urgent matters I also called the local contact for emergencies and she said that she was the maid and couldn’t help us. So we had no hot water and the owners reply the following day was that we needed to have VRBO find us a new place. We had moved in all of our food and all of our clothing and everything you need for three families with kids so we weren’t about to want to find a new place. After the VRBO people got involved she did get a plumber out and it was an easy fix and she did agree to compensate us a bit for the inconvenience. So it ended well but the owner was not easy to deal with and I felt as though she was being very unreasonable.
8.0
Climate
Strongly suggest ceiling fans or fans in every bedroom it was 100 degrees and no air conditioning also having access to WiFi would have been better
10.0
Nice, spacious house
We had a very nice time at the house. The host was very easy to communicate with. I would stay here again.
8.0
Guys Trip
Great house in a better location was perfect for our guys weekend! The house itself was a little dated which was not a factor for 8 dudes, but is worth making mention of. The deck would definitely be one of the highlights of the house. The proximity to everything in South Lake is exactly why we booked it, just a short drive from lake/casinos and walking distance to Heavenly. The owner was easy and very responsive throughout the process. I would absolutely stay again!
10.0
Regina Cabin near Heavenly
Great location, well stocked cabin/house, spacious for family, great jacuzzi, bbq and deck area.
Inside was not clean and smelled like stinky feet. Carpet dirty, toilet paper holders missing, I didn’t want to sit on the couch(it really should be replaced) it felt unsanitary, the upstairs bedroom on the right side( the mattress should be replaced. It is not good for sleeping in, dips hugely in the middle the mattress pad helped a little but overall not good.
The host was really great! I would go back if the place was cleaned up a bit. I’d you are a clean sanitary person you may not feel comfortable staying there.
10.0
Wonderful time!
Everything was as expected and perfectly relaxing!
10.0
Beautiful mountain home
We loved our stay! We made many great memories in and around the area of the cabin. Loved the bbq and hot tub set up and comfy cabin vibe.
4.0
great location, but barebones
The property is in a fantastic location if you're here for the skiing, just minutes fro the California base of Heavenly. I enjoyed the quiet back yard and deck. Would not rush to rebook this listing. The property and furnishing are extremely dated and it definitely needs a refresh. Little things were annoying such as the sheets in the master were badly stained and kind of gross and when i requested some replacements got a response that said it was just chlorine stains or something. The couch in the living room was broken and a couple of the cushions were badly sagging. There was a live electric fence on the back porch that is incredibly dangerous if you have kids or pets. The second day I got there the toilet backed up and overflowed. The house didn't have a plunger and it took hours to get a response and then the landlord charged me $200 for coming out to fix it and clean up which I thought was ridiculous. As an ST Rental owner my self I was very disappointed with the quality and responsiveness for this price point One of the worst stays I've had on VRBO.
8.0
Great rental!
Easy to get ahold of owner, great location, awesome hot tub/ deck.
10.0
Amazing!
Great location! Great house! Hot tub was awesome!!
10.0
Great location
Close to everything around South Lake. Really enjoyed the deck outside.
8.0
Nice stay for a big company with kids
The best thing about the house is it's location. It's just perfect. Super close to Heavenly, very convenient if you ski with kids. The second best thing is a beautiful spacious deck with a hot tub. the rest is very basic. The house is big, clean enough and good for families, but old and barely furnished. You have everything you need, though. The kitchen is ancient, but well stocked. We were happy to find an electric kettle, salt, sugar, oil etc. It was a nice stay.
8.0
Perfect for us
Wonderful location and spacial location of rooms etc. I wish the listing was a little more specific about the limited toilet paper/paper towels etc because we would have brought these items. It was obviously an older place but very clean and awesome. We really couldn’t have been much more satisfied! Thank you!
8.0
Somewhat great
Overall, it was a lovely stay. The atmostphere inside the house was very welcoming and relaxing.
Pros:
Location was great
Linens are clean
Kitchen and living room all cleaned.
The patio outside was great
Jacuzzi is clean and very very relaxing.
Cons:
Carpet has stains
The couch is kind of worn out because when you sit on it you can feel the metal (which can be really painful when you sit right away or are not aware)
There are no TV on each room which is somewhat ok because we all gathered in the living room but still would've been great if there was.
Overall, the house was fantastic and it was a great stay! Kayleen was really responsive with our questions and she was helpful when we needed her. She's a great host! Thank you and stay safe!
10.0
Lovely location
Kayleen is a superhost in terms of communication, experience, clarity, check-in process and service-mind. Kayleen was super accommodating when me and my partner rented her cabin for a 4-night stay.
The house itself is located in a wonderful location with nature literally outside the window. The terrace with the Jacuzzi and BBQ is a fantastic place to cook some bbq, sit down and relax and enjoy the nature.
Overall a great experience, the only minor thing worth mentioning is that you shouldn't expect a top-modern cabin because the furniture is not brand new or anything like that, but you definitely get a fantastic location and host in return.
Thanks Kayleen for a great stay!
8.0
Best birthday
Minor problems but very good communication with the owner
8.0
Experience
Overall we had a great experience at the property! Everything fits the description as shown. Carpet was a bit dirty and furniture a bit old.
10.0
Perfect for Skiing!
Communications with Kayleen were quick and easy and she super accommodating to myself and my group. The house is a 15-20 minute walk up hill to the Cal Lodge at Heavenly and we were able to ski almost the entire way home on the side of the road. The hot tub was perfect for the 6 of us and a very nice way of ending a long day of skiing. Only thing that would’ve been nice would be some firewood for the house as the fireplace seemed functional. Shoutout to Kayleen for being a great host.
6.0
Issue With Hot Tub
I really disliked having to spend 3 hours my first night in the rental going back and for the on the phone to get hot tub filled up and working with the owner. Our time was spent to figure out where the hose was locked up, had to try multiple codes and guesses to get in a shed in garage. Finally we got in, had to fill up tub and let it heat overnight so our first night we had no hot tub. The couch in the living room is atrocious, and according to the listing it had been replaced last year... that isn't correct. My last issue was the homeowner had someone that kept planning on coming by to pick up her ski equipment...and to accommodate we tried being there and the woman was supposed to be there at 5, then it was 8, by the time 10 came around I asked she not come by and then she was supposed to come next morning and maybe did, maybe didn't. That whole situation was not a great experience. As a whole, not terrible, especially for the price, but definitely some hiccups. I was legitimately holding off writing this assuming I would get a message from owner giving a half night refund or something along those lines... but nada. Honestly, would I book there again... maybe, because of the great rate but that was a frustrating day and alot of mediocre appliances and couches throughout.
8.0
Older but we enjoyed it
The home is a little run down but we had a great trip. There are things that are broken but workable. Owner was kind. Either way we had a great time spending the weekend away with our family!
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 £277 per night. This rental is £571 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Perfect ski retreat: Cozy mountain home a block from the ski lifts!. 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 Perfect ski retreat: Cozy mountain home a block from the ski lifts! 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 Perfect ski retreat: Cozy mountain home a block from the ski lifts!?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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