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Close drive to lake * Dog OK * Great Family Home

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Exterior
Living Room
Living Room
Fireplace
Living, dining, kitchen - open-plan

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10208.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Carnelian Bay, CA
  • North Tahoe Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kings Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Northstar California Resort
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Downstairs - Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs - King Balcony Room

1 King Bed

Upstairs - Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs - Twin Room

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Close drive to lake * Dog OK * Great Family Home

Carnelian Bay Tahoe Retreat – Cozy Family Cabin Near the Lake

Bring the whole family—including your dog—to this warm and welcoming 4+ bedroom, 3-bathroom retreat in Carnelian Bay! Nestled in a quiet, walkable neighborhood just a short stroll from the shores of Lake Tahoe, this spacious cabin offers the perfect mix of comfort, convenience, and classic Tahoe charm.

Why You'll Love It
🏡 Spacious & Versatile Layout – Ideal for multi-generational families & groups
🔥 Cozy Open-Plan Living Area – Plush sectional, TV, and space to gather
🍽️ Well-Appointed Kitchen – Fully stocked for family-sized meals
🌞 Front & Back Decks – Perfect for BBQs, morning coffee & relaxing in nature
🐾 Pet-Friendly – Your dog is welcome to join the adventure!

Home Highlights & Sleeping Arrangements
✔️ Main Level:
-Queen Bedroom – Conveniently located for guests who prefer no stairs
-Bonus Media Room – TV, games, and a queen sofa bed for extra sleeping space
-Piano Room & Workspace – Private area for work or quiet time
-Full Bathroom & Laundry Room
✔️ Upper Level (Vaulted Ceilings):
-King Bedroom – Private balcony & small desk
-Twin Room – 3 twin beds + full bed (great for kids!)
-Spacious Master Suite – King bed, en-suite bath, accessed through twin room
-Additional Full Bathroom in Hallway

Perfect Year-Round Location
🚶 Walkable to:
-Lake Tahoe's Carnelian Bay
-Mini golf & arcade (summer fun!)
-Gar Woods Grill & Pier – Lakefront dining & cocktails
-Pizzeria, bistro, breakfast café, and hiking/biking trails
🎿 Winter Adventures:
-20 min to Northstar California Resort
-25 min to Palisades Tahoe & Alpine Meadows
-10 min to Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area
-Play in the Snow in Your Own Yard!

📅 Seasonal Ski Lease: This home typically operates as a ski lease from January to May.

Your Carnelian Bay Tahoe Retreat awaits—come experience the charm, convenience, and adventure that will keep you coming back year after year! 🌲🏡❄️

There will be a $100 pet fee plus tax for each dog upon approval.

PLEASE NOTE: This home may be equipped with outdoor surveillance cameras and electric bear fencing that are utilized for security and bear activity in the area. These cameras in no way infringe upon guests' privacy, and monitor exterior portions of the home exclusively. Decks and BBQ grills may NOT be available during winter months, exterior areas may be icy. This home is not equipped with AC. Per Placer County Short term rental laws, quiet hours are from 9pm to 8am, and no street parking is permitted at any time, including boats and trailers. We recommend purchasing 3rd party trip insurance if you have concerns about canceling your reservation. Wells & Bennett Realtors requires $500 of your reservation total due upon booking and the remainder due sixty days prior to check-in. We automatically add Vacation Rental Accidental Damage Insurance to your reservation. This costs $45 total. If you want to satisfy our Accidental Damage Insurance requirement another way, you can reach out to us and opt in for a refundable security deposit of $3,000 on the card we have on file for the reservation.

Cancellation Policy / Cancellation fee: If cancellation is made more than 60 days of arrival, a cancellation fee of $100 plus the 4% booking fee will be applied.
If the cancellation is made within 60 (or less) days of arrival, the entire rent will be retained unless Wells and Bennett Realtors is able to re-rent the specified property.
If the property is re-rented, a cancellation fee of $100 plus the 4% booking fee will still apply, but the remainder of rent will be refunded after the replacement guests have checked out.

Holiday Booking Policy
CHRISTMAS - Check-In must be by December 20th, 21st, or 22nd. There is a 5 to 7 night minimum stay required. (Must check out by December 28th at latest, to allow 7 days for a New Years Reservation.) **No Check-Ins or Check-Outs on December 24th, 25th
NEW YEARS - Check-In must be on December 27, 28, or 29. There is a 7 night minimum stay required. **No Check-Ins or Check-Outs on December 31st or January 1st

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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
PLEASE NOTE: This home may be equipped with outdoor surveillance cameras and electric bear fencing that are utilized for security and bear activity i

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 and a security system

About the area

Carnelian Bay

Located in Carnelian Bay, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Northstar California Resort and Palisades Tahoe are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park and Sand Harbor. North Shore Parasail and Kings Beach Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Carnelian Bay, CA

What's nearby

  • North Tahoe Marina - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Kings Beach State Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Cal Neva Casino - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 24 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 25 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 22 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lodge at Big Springs - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Gar Woods - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Whitecaps Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Grid Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Close drive to lake * Dog OK * Great Family Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Close drive to lake * Dog OK * Great Family Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close drive to lake * Dog OK * Great Family Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Close drive to lake * Dog OK * Great Family Home located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Agate Bay and within 3 miles (5 km) of North Tahoe Marina and Moon Dunes Beach. Old Brockway Golf Course and Kings Beach State Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia V.

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

Great Location & Host/Management Communication

Overall very pleasant stay and would recommend. We had a great time at the house. It’s quite cozy and served well for our winter friends trip. The TVs are roku so it had all of the streaming platforms and we were able to easily cast shows and music. The house also has bear wires at the front which can be disarmed. We felt very safe. The kitchen was well stocked and the house is located in a nice neighborhood close to a Safeway and other restaurants. The walls are not noise insulated so be prepared to hear your friends laughing downstairs are 2am. My only complaint is that one of the rooms had some trash in it when we arrived including a tamale that one of our dogs quickly found.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nicolette O.

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

Great location, gracious host.

We had the pleasure of staying at this lovely cabin, located close to Watermans Beach in Carnelian Bay. Great location to all our favorite places, hiking, beaches, mini golf, grocery store... The only reason I am giving a four-stars is that we had an issue with the plumbing in the master bathroom on day 2 of our stay, which leaked through the ceiling down to the main floor, not allowing us to use the shower for the duration of the stay. I would also point out that the garbage is small and doesn’t allow for much in the bear cans, so we had to drive our garbage out to the rental agency during their operating hours in Tahoe City. Again great place and location just had a few issues along the way. The rental agency (Jack) was very responsive to our issues and was very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Christmas family trip

Enjoying place to stay for Christmas. Close to beautiful scenery and beaches. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard Y.

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

Great Place for Vacation

It was a very clean house and had a lot of space. The tables were large enough for all of us to play games and have fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle m., San Jose

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

Great location for a family get away

We had a wonderful time at the cabin. It is in a great location and has a cozy feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Marjorie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Don't gather! Hard not to do when there is a group.

Great cabin. However management said we weren't supposed to gather or have a party. Why else would we go? They said we were too noisy. There was another party two doors down going on as well. We have a video of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra D., NOVATO

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

End of summer paradise

Grandparents, children and grandchildren came and we really enjoyed our stay. The house was well appointed, had space for alone time and togetherness, and was close to all the things! Beach, grocery stores, hikes and simply enjoyment of the natural beauty.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert F., Reno, nevada

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable

The house was very clean and comfortable. Kitchen was fully equipped and easy to prepare meals in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo A.

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

Fun Snow Trip

Overall, the house is very comfortable for a big family out for a snow trip. One note, please be careful when moving the fridge during cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Val M.

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

Daughters wedding week

How was great. We had 8 people between 2 families stay at the house. Plenty of room for all. House was clean and very cozy. I would definitely stay again
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Amazing location!

My family and I really enjoyed staying at this cabin. The layout and size provided the perfect amount of space for 2 small households. The cabin is in good condition and we would stay again. Having to go out of the way to pick up and drop off keys was a drawback. I would suggest employing the use of a digital keypad lock or lockbox to make it more convenient for renters.

10/10 Excellent

Michele A.

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

Family Time

We enjoyed this property very much. There was plenty of room and it was close to the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D., SACRAMENTO

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

Tahoe Rental

We loved the cabin!!!! It was perfect for our family. Its in a nice neighborhood and we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

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

Review

It was great
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL T.

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

Great family stay

Everything was great. Place was stocked with everything we needed. Short 0.5 mile walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia B.

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

Perfect

Absolutely perfect! Super clean , very spacious , kid friendly with perfect amount of toys and games as well as pet supplies for our DOG-hter. Pictures do not do justice on how spacious it really it. Family of 12 6 adults 6 kids and everyone loved it !!!

10/10 Excellent

Yu Y.

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

Convenient-location, quite and spacious cabin

Good, rental office staff are very friendly!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sara V.

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

So charming!

We enjoyed our recent stay, cute charming house, nice neighborhood and location was so close to beach and mini golf! Plenty of room for my family of 6, and my parents also joined us for a night. It ended up being chilly so we enjoyed doing a puzzle, playing games and watching movies inside! The front deck was great for eating dinner and enjoying the surroundings. The only draw back, which isn’t even really a draw back, was having so many personal pictures throughout, just was surprising for a rental. We’d definitely rent here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

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