The Tahoe Bear Retreat - Hot Tub/Beach Access!

Summary:
This beautiful 3 bedroom home is the perfect mountain escape for friends and family looking to relax in the great outdoors. Located in a serene forested setting, you are just 5 minutes from private HOA Beach access on Lake Tahoe, 10 minutes from town, and 20 minutes to 2 major ski areas. This home away from home has everything you need for a rejuvenating mountain retreat with your loved ones, including an open floor plan and an outdoor deck with a 6-person hot tub to relax in!

The Space:
This gorgeous updated classic cabin boasts the ideal design for relaxing with friends and family after a great day enjoying everything North Lake Tahoe has to offer! The open and social main living area is ideal for staying connected to your group and the large outdoor deck with a hot tub provides additional space for your group to spread out and enjoy the nature of the area. And with bedrooms spread out on the two floors, you have plenty of privacy for a good night's sleep!

Enter the home via the front door into the main living level, where you will be greeted by a space full of rustic cabin charm. Enjoy relaxing in this beautiful space with high vaulted ceilings featuring exposed wood beams, soaring windows overlooking the surrounding trees, and cabin decor adding a cozy ambiance. You will first arrive in the living room where you will find a large sectional sofa, a 55" Smart TV with Roku and a small sound system, and a wood-burning fireplace surrounded by a beautiful stone hearth. From the living room, step outside to the large deck, where you can enjoy your tranquil surroundings as you soak in the 6-person hot tub or relax on one of the patio chairs. Or prepare a meal for your group on the propane BBQ, in the summer months this area is the perfect place to enjoy a meal al fresco.

Just off the living room are the connected kitchen and dining. The fully stocked kitchen features a spacious and open layout with plenty of cabinets and counter space for your group to utilize. Bridging the kitchen and dining area is a kitchen bar with two bar stools where you can grab a quick snack or keep the chef company. Enjoy a meal with your group at the large wood dining table with seating for 8. This space is flooded with natural light with windows all around so you can enjoy the views while you have your meal. A powder room is located just off the front door for convenient shared use while in the main living area.

When you are ready to tuck in for the night, you will find a master bedroom on the main level. The large master bedroom boasts a comfortable king-size bed with a lovely wooden bed frame, matching nightstands with lamps, a large dresser, and windows throughout the space. For added comfort, the master bedroom includes an ensuite full bathroom with a spacious double-sink vanity, a large window overlooking nature, and a shower/bathtub combo.

Make your way to the lower level of the home and find two bedrooms and a living room area with additional sleeping accommodations if needed. The first downstairs bedroom has a king-size bed, matching nightstands with lamps, and two bright windows. The second bedroom is set up with a queen-sized bed. This bedroom provides a comfortable sleeping space in a lovely log bed frame. A second living room is found on the lower level of the home and is set up as a dynamic space that can be used as an additional bedroom or an entertainment room. The room features a queen-sized bunk bed, a dresser, a 47" Samsung TV, and plenty of puzzles and games for your group to enjoy.

Off the second living room is a shared full bathroom complete with a single-sink vanity and a tiled shower/bathtub. In addition, the lower level features a full laundry room complete with a washer and dryer so you can keep up with laundry while on vacation.

Guests will also have access to a large 2-car garage where you can park and walk straight into the basement area of the home making it convenient to load/unload your gear on those snowy days.

STR License Number: STR22-6117
Maximum Occupancy: 8
Parking Info: 3, two in the garage and one in the driveway.

Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the entire house and outdoor areas, which include a large outdoor deck. Guests will also have access to three parking places, two in the garage and one parking place in the driveway in front of the house.

The Neighborhood:
This home is situated in a quiet forested area less than 5 minutes from Lake Tahoe where guests will have access to a private beach/park. Renting this home gives you access to the private beach/park Tahoe Park on Lake Tahoe where you can enjoy the pebble beach, grassy lawns, children’s play area, swimming spots, BBQ areas, and more! Or enjoy a short walk down the street and arrive at the public access of the popular outdoor recreation area, the beautiful Paige Meadows. This area is great for an easy family stroll or a big adventure into the mountains along the famous Tahoe Rim Trail. The famous Sunnyside Resort is a 5-minute drive and right next to Tahoe Park where you can have a great meal or rent any type of watercraft imaginable. In the winter months, you are only a 20-minute drive to Palisades Tahoe Ski Resorts and Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, and a 12-minute drive to Homewood ski resort. If XC skiing, snowshoeing, or snowmobiling is more your thing, Paige Meadows has a great year-round trail system. For those in your group looking for a little less outdoor time, Tahoe city is less than a 10-minute drive where you will find many cute boutique shops, a wide variety of bars and restaurants, farmers markets, live music, and a big sandy beach with a great park and lakeside walkway. This North Lake Tahoe gem has everything you need to have an amazing Lake Tahoe Vacation.

Getting Around:
The home is not within walking distance of the public transportation TART with the closest stop just under 2 miles from the home. This stop is on the Mainline and is stop Hwy 89 at Tahoe Park Ln (Lakeside) which runs every hour. Take advantage of the home's close driving proximity to Tahoe City and make the short 10-minute drive where you can use the FREE park and ride to reach locations such as Olympic Park and Northstar California Resort. With HWY 89 just minutes away, you can easily make day trips to many of the stunning surrounding areas located around Tahoe City.

Tahoe has UBER, Lyft, and many taxi companies.

Other Things to Note:
Please note that, like most homes in the area, this home does not have A/C.

Please note that the left garage is locked and temporarily being used to store new windows until the windows are installed. The right garage door is currently being repaired and should be ready for the next guests. Sorry for the inconvenience.

If you are renting this home from November through March, please remember that there may be winter driving conditions, and a 4-wheel drive with all-terrain tires or snow chains for your 2-wheel drive tires might be necessary for safe travel. Even if it hasn’t snowed in a few days, side roads can still be icy and have snow on them. Please also be aware of long travel times and pass closures due to winter weather conditions.

If you are renting this home from April until the first snowfall, there are NO fires allowed in Lake Tahoe.

Please keep in mind that if you plan to ski, you are responsible for verifying the ski resorts' opening and closing dates.

Interaction with Guests:
We are offsite but available when needed. Please message us through the app or booking platform for the quickest response.

House Rules:
• No smoking
• Pets are not allowed
• No parties or events
• Check-in is anytime after 4PM
• 50% of payment is due upfront and the rest of the payment is due (14) days before arrival.
• Booking Fee: We charge an additional, non-refundable fee of 2% of the total payment to cover the cost of booking processing.
• The credit card holder must provide a picture of the back and front of their ID via a secure and encrypted portal upon confirmation for fraud protection.
• Please promptly respond to any inquiries or requests for additional information to ensure the confirmation of your booking; failure to respond in a sufficient manner may lead to cancellation of the reservation.