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Lake Tahoe Golden Bear Retreat, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6212.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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South Lake Tahoe, California
  • South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Heavenly Gondola
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Lakeside Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Lake Tahoe Golden Bear Retreat, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly

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The Golden Bear Retreat is a perfect spot for a family vacation, featuring 3 bedrooms, hot tub and family room. Conveniently located in the Golden Bear/Montgomery Estates neighborhood with easy access to all of Tahoe's amenities.

The Golden Bear Retreat is a 10 minute drive to Heavenly Ski Resort, the shops, entertainment and dining at the Heavenly Village and a short drive to the beaches and marinas of Lake Tahoe. Sierra At Tahoe is approximately 30 minutes away depending on road conditions and traffic.

This home features upstairs living, as you enter the front door and go upstairs there is a spacious great room accented by a gas fireplace, comfortable seating, kitchen, dining and a sunny deck with a gas bbq. The kitchen is well equipped for creating the family feast. There is a smart TV in the living room.
The primary bedroom with private en suite bathroom has a king bed, separate shower and Jacuzzi tub.
There is a full bath with shower located in the upstairs hallway.

The lower level of the home has a cozy family room with a flat screen TV connected to cable with the Spectrum Select package. The second bedroom has a queen bed and a bunk bed that is a twin over a double bed. The third bedroom has a double bed and a bunk bed (twin/twin).

There is access to the fenced backyard and the hot tub from the downstairs bedroom.
Primary Bedroom Upstairs: King Bed
Full Ensuite Bath, separate tub and shower
Hall Bath: Shower
Lower Level
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed and A Bunk That is a twin over a full
Bedroom 3: Double Bed and A Bunk that is Twin over a Twin
Full bath, tub shower combination and laundry room.

The El Dorado County Permit Allows 6 guests (children 5 and under not counted) and 4 Vehicles. Occupancy rules are in effect at all times.
Hot Tub Hours 8:00am-10:00pm not allowed to use hot tub between 10:00pm-8:00am
Quiet Hours must be observed between 10:00pm and 8:00am

There is a ring doorbell with video on the entry stairs to the house.
The house does not have AC

Your dog is welcome but due to extra wear and tear on the property there will be a $25.00 a day pet fee.

While staying here, please make sure to follow local ordinances (noise/maximum occupancy and maximum vehicles on site)We also require a signed rental agreement for every reservation and the person signing must be 25 years of age, must be staying at the property and have a copy of the signed rental agreement with them during their stay.

El Dorado County Vacation Rental Permit # 073084 TOT # 64988

When traveling to Tahoe in the winter be prepared for winter driving, possible road closures and delays in snow removal. You are booking a trip to the mountains so come prepared.
Our snow removal crews work every day, but we have no control over the county road snowplows that clear the roads.
This street is a primary plow so is done earlier than many others.
4WD and or chains are always recommended. If you come in a small, low-profile vehicle you may have difficulties.
Tahoe has experiences frequent power outages during snow, rain, wind events. We provide lanterns, but sometimes they disappear (or batteries) Golden Bear Trail is a primary plow road.

Property manager

Pinnacle Lake Tahoe Getaways
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

South Lake Tahoe

Located in Montgomery Estates, a neighbourhood in South Lake Tahoe, this holiday home is in the mountains. Heavenly Ski Resort and Heavenly Gondola are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lakeside Beach and Emerald Bay State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena or Tahoe Blue Event Center. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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South Lake Tahoe, California

What's nearby

  • Lake Tahoe Golf Course - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Heavenly Gondola - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Lakeside Beach - 9 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Verde Mexican Rotisserie - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cuppa Tahoe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Tahoe Golden Bear Retreat, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Tahoe Golden Bear Retreat, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Tahoe Golden Bear Retreat, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Tahoe Golden Bear Retreat, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly located?

Located in Montgomery Estates, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Heavenly Valley Creek, Heavenly Valley and Magic Carpet Golf. Tahoe Mountain Wedding Chapel and High Meadows Trailhead are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Paige N.

Wonderful Xmas Stay Here

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: Property was as expected with a great fenced yard for pets. Kitchen was well stocked including spices, teas etc. Communication was easy, manager was extremely responsive and communicative. Great pleace to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell L.

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

Great holiday stay

Great property in a great location. Had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah P.

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

Easy, cute, nice place

Would recommend this place to stay! The property is as described. My family stayed here for a reunion. We had 2 dogs with us too. The kitchen is very big and has lots of space for cooking and food. There are plenty of spices and things to use to cook. Place was clean and plenty of towels. Easy check in and the garage is big. Fit 2 regular sized cars in there. Quiet and safe neighborhood. Make note the hot tub takes a while to get hot. Only thing I suggest to the property manager is to add water the hot tub and maybe clean it out if possible.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

august m.

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

Everything went great easy access to hse,hse was very clean I hope we left it the same way,.

Everything was very easy to rent the hse,I like VRBO we rented houses in the past in lake tahoe,this house overall was one of the best.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dina H.

Tahoe

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: Overall very nice rental
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent property!

Clean and well stocked. Perfect for the 6 of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay… fully stocked kitchen equipment! Very clean and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregg S., California

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

Great House

Our stay was a great one. Our family was happy with all. The garbage container was full to the brim we call the management and they had someone come out the next day and empty it so we could put all garbage in the container before we left.. communication was great. We would recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Frances C.

LAKE TAHOE 2021

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our first trip to Lake Tahoe. The house was very beautiful, clean, comfortable and cozy. We loved that it came with all the amenities that it had in the kitchen and the extra blankets for the cooler evenings. As city folks, we were searching up and down for the a/c, however found out that just about none of the houses there have them because it normally has a nice wonderful breeze. It was unfortunate that we visited during the terrible wildfires, but when we do go back we would most definitely stay at the Golden Bear again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D., San Francisco

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

Nice Place

The house comfortably fit the six of us. We each had our own room and the master bath was very nice. Living room/kitchen are well laid out for the group to all hang out before/during/after meals. The backyard is simple but great for our dog. Fully fenced in and plenty of room to run around!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leigha M.

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

Great Family Vacation Getaway

Loved our stay and the house was even my beautiful in person, it was clean and spacious. Not too far from activities and the lake. My kids and I had a great time here. Dog friendly was a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dina K.

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

Graduation celebration

Everything was even better than I expected. Can’t wait to plan our next stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from ,

Great Home for Families!

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 stayed here for 4 days while in town for a wedding. It was perfect for our two households because together we had 6 kids with us and all under the age of 6. The bunk beds meant kids could all sleep together and the downstairs family area was their hub! Lots of games and puzzles to keep them busy while we got ourselves fancy for the wedding. The kitchen was very well stocked and had everything we needed for the large meals we were making. Hot tub was also a hit!

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Spacious and dog friendly.

Online description of the property was accurate with extra unlisted. amenities. We appreciate the dogs allowed policy despite it being dog friendly the property was very clean. We would love to stay here again in the future and I will not hesitate to recommend this property to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joyce L.

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

Great stay

We had a good time at the house. We had a dog, a toddler and an infant and everyone's needs were met.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate O.

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

Awesome Family Rental!

The home on Golden Bear is centrally located and a short drive to downtown. Perfect setup for a family with kids or an extended family like us (Grandparents + Parents w/ kids). - we got to stay in the spacious Master Suite upstairs, Mom, Dad + 3 kids camped downstairs. Lots of beds and space to spread out yet come together in the open floor plan upstairs for meals, games or bar-b-que on the deck. We had dogs with us so having the fenced in backyard was great. A usable garage was also a plus. The house is comfortably furnished and has all the needed kitchen essentials yet not too fancy that you worry about the kids breaking anything. Cozy gas fireplace was nice on cool mornings! Would definitely recommend for an active family or extended family!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

James N.

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

Great location and an awesome house

We arrived to find this house very clean and fully stocked with everything you could need. Also it has a hot tub too! The Manager is very responsive for any questions and the house is in great shape. Really enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Vivian K.

Amazing retreat

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: What a wonderful retreat - close to everything (Heavenly, restaurants, cafes, grocery) but yet serene. The house is well stocked and very clean. Beds were comfortable and the kids loved the bunk beds! We were excited to find a lot of board games as well. We will definitely return in the very near future!

10/10 Excellent

Rico M., Melbourne, FL

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

Excellent Vacation Property

The property was one of the better ones I have stayed at in Tahoe, that accepts dogs. I am a responsible dog owner, so we made sure that our dogs were well behaved and that we cleaned up after them. I always write in reviews for people to pick up after their dogs as not to ruin the chances of available properties for responsible dog owners. With that being said, someone with small dogs were there prior to us because we cleaned up after them in the backyard to protect our reservation and not ruin rentals for others as mentioned above. The house was clean, comfortable, stylish and in good condition. Some things appeared worn due to the wear and tear of being a rental property, but we were happy nonetheless. Check in was easy, instructions were clear, the location was great for our needs, and the yard was adequate for our large dogs. Our dogs were also comfortable and happy. The house is large and spacious. There were plenty of supplies available as well as kitchenware and utensils. Temperature control of the house was perfect and the gas fireplace was a nice addition. We loved it and would stay again as long as Tahoe continues to allow short stay rentals.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

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

Great place!

This place was overall really clean and very nice. It was perfect for our weekend get-a-way. We plan on coming back and bringing our kiddos next time. Love that it has a fenced in backyard and the jacuzzi was a plus but it could use some more towels. The kitchen has everything you need. Thank you for providing such a nice place for us to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

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

Comfortable and convenient

Everything as described
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
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4/10 Poor

Kao S.

I would book here again

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: During the booking we requested to see if it was possible to check in early and check out a little late, but got no response. Because we travel with kids and dog, the response would be nice gesture. When we got there, the floor was dirty. We only find out once our socks were all black and you can feel the stickiness on your bare feet. There was still garbage in the kitchen garbage bin. We end up having to clean the floor and took out the garbage before we even get to seat down. The sliding door on the first floor was broken, you couldn't close the door once it open, so we just left it close. In order for us to go outside, we have to use the bed room door. The previous guess didn't throw away the dog poop. They did however put the dog poop in the blue bag and just left it on the backyard. We contacted Pinnacle about our stay experience and they were able to allow use to check out late without charge and promise to reimburse partially for cleaning. Until now, after a few e-mail exchange, we still haven't see any partial reimbursement. Don't promise things if you are unable to fulfill your promise. I feels like we spend our weekend help cleaning up before and after our stay during our mini vacation. On a positive note, the living area and kitchen is really nice. You can walk around the kitchen without feeling crowed. The stair steps from the front door to the second floor can be hazard, because of the hard edge. They use tiles for the step, so be careful if your feet is wet.

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher W., Davis

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

Perfect area

This house is located in a fantastic location close to many things but also far enough away to not feel like you’re in the middle of the city. The house is well-equipped with many utensils easy for cooking for a large group of friends or family. Having the master bedroom upstairs to separate yourself from the kids is also phenomenal
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

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