See all properties
Cabin

Bear's Den: 2 BR, 1 BA Cabin or Bungalow in Tahoma, Sleeps 4

Photo gallery for Bear's Den: 2 BR, 1 BA Cabin or Bungalow in Tahoma, Sleeps 4

Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Tahoma, California
  • Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Meeks Bay Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Homewood Mountain Resort
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Bear's Den: 2 BR, 1 BA Cabin or Bungalow in Tahoma, Sleeps 4

1 King Bed
1 Queen Bed
Wood burning fireplace
Wifi

Many Lake Tahoe activities and sights are right at your doorstep!

Bear's Den is close to Meeks Bay, which has a terrific sandy beach, and Chambers Landing, which also has a nice beach. Sugar Pine Point State Park is close enough to reach via a nice walk or bike ride. You won’t want to miss the icon of Lake Tahoe, Emerald Bay, a short drive away. Emerald Bay State Park boasts 360-degree picturesque views that encompass Emerald Bay, Fannette Island, Eagle Falls, and Vikingsholm Castle.

For winter activities, just a few miles down the road you’ll find Homewood, Alpine Meadows, and Squaw Valley Ski Resorts. The Magical West Shore has great options for whatever you fancy: snowshoeing, snowboarding, downhill or cross-country skiing, sledding, and more!

To experience all the gambling and nightlife that the Lake Tahoe area offers, South Lake Tahoe/Stateline is about a 30-minute drive.

POLICIES & DISCLOSURES:
1. Maximum daytime and nighttime occupancy is 4 adults, including children under six (6) years of age. Sleeping Arrangements for 4.
2. Parking for 2 vehicles. Street parking is prohibited year-round.
3. The use of ANY outdoor firepit or outdoor fireplaces is strictly prohibited at all our rental properties. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping to keep our community safe from wildfires.

El Dorado County Regulations:
1. Quiet hours must be observed between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
2. Occupancy is limited between 10 PM and 8 AM.
3. Maximum occupancy is enforced at all times.
4. Any violations may result in a fine.

Property manager

Owner/Property Manager
Premier Host

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Exterior

Sunnywood: 1 BR, 1 BA Cabin or Bungalow in Tahoma, Sleeps 4

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
9.2 out of 10, (209 reviews)
Sunnywood: 1 BR, 1 BA Cabin or Bungalow in Tahoma, Sleeps 4

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Tahoma

Located in Tahoma, this cabin is in the mountains. Palisades Tahoe and Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Emerald Bay State Park and Zephyr Cove Beach. Olympic Valley Park and Olympic Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging, snowmobiling and ice skating.
View more Cabin rentals in TahomaOpens in a new window
Map
Tahoma, California

What's nearby

  • Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Meeks Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Meeks Bay Trailhead - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Homewood Mountain Resort - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Emerald Bay State Park - 12 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 36 min drive
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swiss Lakewood Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪West Shore Market - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chambers Landing Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fire Sign Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Spoon - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear's Den: 2 BR, 1 BA Cabin or Bungalow in Tahoma, Sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear's Den: 2 BR, 1 BA Cabin or Bungalow in Tahoma, Sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear's Den: 2 BR, 1 BA Cabin or Bungalow in Tahoma, Sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear's Den: 2 BR, 1 BA Cabin or Bungalow in Tahoma, Sleeps 4 located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Hellman-Ehrman Mansion and Homewood Mountain Resort. Meeks Bay Beach and Meeks Bay Trailhead are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Berenice P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

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

Hidden gem in Tahoma

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

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

Perfect stay!

We had a great time in this cozy home! It was perfectly situated between all of the things we wanted to do while in Lake Tahoe. Everything was very clean and the fireplace was the PERFECT touch for the first snow day of the season! The neighborhood is quiet and quaint. Would definitely recommend for a couples trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

Great Cabin

Rating Details: 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: Very nice and comfortable cabin. Only complaint is that the toilet is very noisy when you flush it and a lightbulb on the ceiling beam needs replacement. We would stay there again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Great place for enjoying the lake.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: We had a great experience at the rental. Met our needs. Although, there were some light bulbs that were not working and needed replacement. Close to alot of activities: bike riding, beaches, Emerald Bay, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Tahoe

This is a great spot to stay to enjoy the lake, trails and Truckee river. Being in Tahoma it is away from the crowds in Tahoe City.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eve A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Tranqulity

Fantastic location and loved the property. The only slight complaint is that there are only two uncomfortable outside chairs on the deck. We would liked to have more comfortable outside seating to accommodate all of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vince G.

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

Nice place

Clean. Well taken care of

8/10 Good

Kali P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great value near homewood

This was a good value for the price as the location is very convenient to homewood. Our only complaint is the lack of a dishwasher, the loud noises from the heating unit, and the lack of two twins for kids (as opposed to one double in the 2nd bedroom). Otherwise it was clean and nice and I appreciate the quality of the cookware and dishes compared to other units
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Tahoma Cottage

Very nice, clean, quiet and close to so much. But, bring a better light bulb or small reading lamp for the living room. Otherwise great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan p.

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

Family trip to Tahoe

We gather in Homewood with our family every year. We stayed in the Bear's Den in Tahoma which was only 4 miles from our gathering. It is also very close to Meeks Bay, where we met our adult kids and grandkids for the day. The Cabin was perfect for the two of us but would also accomondate another couple or kids if needed. Everything was clean and well stocked with the basics. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

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

Great for 2-4 people

Very nice cabin. Had all the amenities. Nicely decorated. would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Shamra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Corvallis, OR

Spring Fishing Trip

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: House was kept up and clean.Limited kitchen cook wear.Location was fine.There are problems with driving the roads around the lake, major road repair, long waits at flaging stations. So don't be in a hurry to get anywhere.

8/10 Good

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had everything you needed. Needed a bit of work on the property, following the winter, couple of broken fence panels and the winter shutters still up on one window. Inside the property was fantastic, had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. Kitchen was well equipped with all the pans you would need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Greg M.

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

Good but could be better

Lovely cottage in a great neighborhood close to Homewood Ski Mountain, local restaurants/markets and a short drive to Tahoe City. Beds were comfortable , bathroom was well stocked with towels etc. Driveway was plowed and could easily accommodate 2 or 3 cars. Checking in was a breeze. A few things that would make the experience better: The kitchen / great room is a great space with soaring soaring ceilings. The challenge is that there was only one heat vent in the ceiling above the cabinets (that we could find) to heat the largest open space in the home. To get adequate heat in that area the back half of the house was too warm. The listing advertised a “coffee maker”, well there is indeed a coffee maker however it is an old school stovetop percolator that I had to Google how to operate. I would have expected a “Cuisinart coffee maker” that is more modern and easily operable. The kitchen also lacked glassware but there were an abundance of spices etc in the cabinets (go figure). Overall a good stay but definitely not worth the price compared to others homes we’ve stayed at in the area this year.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

LeAndra A.

Cozy and Clean - A few amenities missing

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House is very clean and super comfortable. I had the king bed and it was incredibly comfortable. Had some nice perks like a really good blender and plenty of towels. House is managed by a property management firm. They are response but only during regular business hours and more by email rather than phone or Airbnb app. A few cons: -No wood, matches, kindling, or newspapers were provided -No ice melt provided (bucket was empty) -No non-stick plans and very few pans/pots overall -Driveway was partially plowed but we had to shovel a lot ourselves and our neighbor kindly cleared some power lines that were under snow -No dishwasher (even though listing references one) or standard coffee maker. -Bring your own staples like oil, sugar, coffee, etc. -Without the heat up and fire in wood stove, house is pretty cold because the windows are not double paned and are aluminum.-Check-in was on the later side (4pm) and Checkout on the earlier side (10am)

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Cozy Bungalow

We enjoyed our stay at Bear's Den! Great cozy bungalow, easy drive to Homewood, property manager was great! We would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Customer Service and Winter Safety Issues

While we have enjoyed this property in the past, customer service and winter safety issues have made it so I will not rent from this property management company again. Our anticipated arrival coincided with a severe winter weather warning. We called to ask if we could arrive just one hour earlier so as to avoid being on the summit or on the road in severe weather. The company said they would have to follow protocol and eventually emailed us well after a time that would have allowed us to leave early, meaning we ended up on the road at the worst of the storm. Later, the neighbor informed me that the property had been empty that day, so this was not an issue of cleaning - just disregard for our situation. Second, on arrival at the house we found that no firewood. The house has a heat system, but it was inadequate for the conditions and power was flickering regularly in the storm. Luckily, a kind neighbor provided us with firewood. While I am sure the company will say that it was our decision to travel at such a time and we should have inquired about firewood, a company that manages remote properties in severe winter conditions certainly could demonstrate more care for the safety of its customers. If a severe weather refund is not available, more specific guidance and support to navigate the conditions would have simply been kind and humane. I hope the owners of this lovely property will consider finding a different management company.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect mountain hideaway!

We loved this property so much! The house was nice and clean and up to date. Full kitchen with all the bells and whistles. Close to nice coffee shops and restaurants. Neighbors were friendly and waived or smiled whenever we passed by. Booking/ Check in was a breeze. We would definitely book here again next time we visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Great property!

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 absolutely loved our stay at the Bear's Den! The home was clean, cozy, and well-decorated. Check in/out was a breeze. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need (heads up, the coffee maker is a French press so plan accordingly). The bed was soooo comfortable and I slept like an angel. The neighborhood is quaint and super close to the lake and all the best hiking. The restaurant around the corner (Dog and the Bear) is awesome and we walked here for dinner twice during our stay. We are already planning our return to this property!

8/10 Good

Jedidiah C.

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

Weekend away

Great little house. Very cozy and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

DANIELLE C.

Wonderful except for the false lock

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: This rental property was exactly as pictured and very clean. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay including extra cozy blankets and storage Tupperware for leftovers. It is in a great location with plenty to do in Tahoma itself and just 20-40 minute drive to north or south shore if desired. You’ll need to bring your own firewood if you’d like to utilize the fireplace. If you’re planning to dispose of trash frequently, be aware that the outside garbage has a false lock. The street backs up to the national forest and there were bear crossing signs in the neighborhood which made us a bit apprehensive. The garbage is located on the driveway just a stones throw away from the front gate and directly across from our parked car. We were very impressed with the professionalism and responsiveness of the property management group. We felt we could communicate any needs and were met with timely responses.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great stay at Tahoe

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: Super cute and comfy stay for fall Tahoe visit. Can walk to nice market in Tahoma and great pizza spot, the Dog & the Bear. Quick drive to many other places. Didn't use kitchen but seemed well equipped. Water pressure great and plenty of hot water. Would rec and stay again!

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Property Manager

Host profile image

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests