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9.4

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Mountain view

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Carnelian Bay, CA

Kings Beach State Recreation Area10 min drive
Palisades Tahoe24 min drive
Northstar California Resort49 min drive
Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)59 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great place. Lots of snow

Mar 15, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Loft

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Family-friendly carnelian charm

Newly renovated modern kitchen with new cabinets, plus dishwasher and garbage disposal. Luxury vinyl floor throughout. (The three bedrooms are carpeted.) Large Smart TV, (with DVD/VCR) and Charter TV & Internet. Self check-in.

This charming home sleeps six to eight people comfortably (PLEASE NOTE: 6 ADULTS MAXIMUM) in three bedrooms, plus a loft (for children ages 6-10), and has all the amenities provided for a memorable vacation. Pillows, blankets and comforters are provided. NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN SHEETS & TOWELS. (Plus hand towels/kitchen towels, if needed.)

In addition to central heating, there is the added charm of a free-standing, wood-burning fireplace. The large deck provides a beautiful private setting for dining or sunning. There is a lovely filtered view, through the many tall pine trees, of the lake with the mountain background beyond. (Not looking out on other homes.)

Very private setting on a large corner lot, with sizeable play area and horseshoe pit. The long driveway is large enough for two cars and a boat/trailer.
Check-in: 4:00 pm / Check-out: 11:00 am.

Taxes & Fees: $50 pet fee, 10% Placer County Occupancy Tax, and 2% North Lake Tahoe TBID (Tourism Business Improvement District) assessment. Cleaning fee: $150

We rent our home for weekly/weekend stays, and do not offer 3-4 month ski leases.
Our seasonal weekly rates and flat rates for holidays are listed under the "Rates" tab, and are quoted within the parameters of the template provided by VRBO. Please make note of the following nightly rates, based on the number of nights that you stay:
Nightly Rates: $195/night - 2 night minimum

Keywords: Home

Property manager

Bud Phillips

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Great home for families; big yard for children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Guests will provide dog bed/crate.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The loft is for children only (ages 6-10) with two twin beds and a view of the treetops!

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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.

Carnelian Bay, CA

What's nearby

Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area - 6 min drive
Kings Beach State Recreation Area - 10 min drive
North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center - 10 min drive
Palisades Tahoe - 24 min drive
Northstar California Resort - 49 min drive

Getting around

Truckee Station - 26 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Gar Woods - ‬4 min drive
‪The Grid Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
‪Spindleshanks - ‬10 min drive
‪Lanza's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪Jason's Beachside Grille On The Lake - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-friendly carnelian charm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Family-friendly carnelian charm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-friendly carnelian charm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family-friendly carnelian charm located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area, Hwy 28 at Old County Rd Bus Stop and Agate Bay. Skylandia Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Mar 2024

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

Snow

Great place. Lots of snow

Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

5 Feb 2023

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

Great accommodations, beware of ice

This was a perfect house for a weekend getaway with my partner. The house is up a hill that was not completely plowed and we did have considerable trouble without four wheel drive.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elliot K.

26 Aug 2022

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

Great find in Tahoe

Overall very happy with our stay. Just a few minor quirks... no linens and no washing facilities (but that's clearly stated upfront); no A/C (fortunately it's usually not needed since we're usually out and about); The ladder to the loft is painful to step on since the steps on the ladder aren't flat but circular. The kids decided not to sleep there anyway because they were afraid of the spiders on the ceiling. There's also a lamp up there, but I couldn't locate any socket to plug it in. That said, these are minor things. Check-in was a breeze, and the owners were very communicative. Kitchen was adequately stocked with dishware and spices. Neighborhood was peaceful, with lots of trees, and well-located for all the North Lake Tahoe activities. It's the first time we've stayed on the North side of the lake, and there's a lot to do nearby. Four days was not enough. For the price, I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karol S.

20 Aug 2022

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

Outstanding

Extremely comfortable and relaxing cabin in a beautiful, quiet and safe neighborhood. The owners very attentive. One of the few times on a trip that I truly did not want to leave. Morning coffee on the back deck was a highlight for me each day. I was torn to stay at the cabin and relax vs. tour the beautiful town of Tahoe. We will be back!! Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Phillips for sharing your wonderful cabin

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Dan T.

7 Aug 2022

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

Lovely and classic

Nice location. Cozy older cabin. Overall enjoyed!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ruth C., Lodi

22 July 2022

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

Cozy Cabin

Our family of 5 adults and two children under the age of 4 spent an entire week at this cabin. It is in a great location for evening walks and is in a very quiet location for enjoying the back deck. Our grandson rode his strider bike up and down the streets as we enjoyed walking our dogs. We only used the three bedrooms on the main floor, but the loft looked to be very roomy with two twin beds. There were plenty of kitchen items to assist us in creating a lot of our meals at home. There is a large tv in the living room with a couch to fit most of us. The dining table sits six comfortably with additional chairs available. We would stay here again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Joseph P.

27 June 2022

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

Great Family Fun

Great location and a fun place for a family. The house needs a little tender loving care to handle some maintenance issues. Beyond that we really enjoyed the stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

allan j., Lenoir Citiy, TN, USA

8 June 2022

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

Tahoe Family Getaway

One level older home with everything you need - 2 baths were a plus for us five. Comfortable family area with good TV, plenty space at the dining table. Nice, updated kitchen, wood fireplace, and large deck out back if it's warm enough, ha. No neighbors on top or close beside you. Just don't forget to note you need to bring your own sheets, towels, etc, and there is no laundry facility on the premises. Easy to find, plenty parking for couple vehicles. Not a place to walk or ride a bike without a steep roadway on a hillside, but a short drive to any store, restaurant, and several public beaches. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

25 Feb 2022

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

Wonderful cabin!

We loved staying at the cabin. Incredible location and adorable decor. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Chris A.

2 Feb 2022

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

Lake Tahoe mini stay

We had a great time. We only had a couple days while visiting family. It's been over 30 years since I spent a winter at Tahoe. The neighborhood we stayed in was quiet. The roads are steep and narrow, but were clear, so access was easy. The cabin was clean and worked well for us.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawna H.

14 Aug 2021

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

Great Cabin!

Communications with the owner before the stay was fantastic! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, had a great time and look forward to going again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert T., San Ramon, Cal.

13 Aug 2021

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

Cozy Rustic Cabin

We loved our stay here. Loft area was great for our grand-daughter and the outside deck and yard were awesome! Bud sent us all the info/details regarding the cabin and was available if we needed anything. Thanks so much.... we had a great time!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh R., Santa Clarita ca

23 July 2021

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

Great time

Thank you for sharing your charming home with us!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

26 Feb 2021

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

Escape from the City

This location provided a perfect escape from city life for my extended family: 4 generations, one cozy cabin, snow, games, baking cupcakes in the kitchen, and lounging by the fireplace.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

9 Feb 2021

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

Awesome Place

This place was very clean and was perfect for a family weekend out of town. Great location and very cozy! We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

27 Jan 2021

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

Wonderful stay

We really loved staying at bud and betsy's house in Carnelian Bay. The neighborhood is lovely and super quiet, very close to the lake and the main road which takes you around the lake. Literally everything you need is within ten minutes. We explored all day and then enjoyed evenings by the fire. Our dogs had a great time running in the yard. The house had everything we needed- and we would have stayed longer if we could! Definitely will be back. Thanks so much.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

28 Oct 2020

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

Clean comfortable cabin

Had a great time. The cabin was the cleanest cabin we had ever rented. Very good location between Tahoe City and Kings Beach. Nice restaurants in the area and shopping. Would stay there again. Only complaint was an out dated tv.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

9 June 2020

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

Summer Vacation

I had a great stay at the vacation home. Bud communicated with me beforehand to give more detailed information which was nice. It was very clean and orderly when I got there, and everything was easy to find. I really enjoyed the deck, and because it was the last house at the end, it was very private. It was a quiet area, but not far from beaches and shops. For some reason I wasn't able to get in contact through text to confirm my check out time, but it may have been an issue on my end (phone.) I would definitely recommend this property to anyone interested!

8/10 Good

Beth K., San Ramon, CA

21 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great budget rental

The house was fine for our needs. If there was a lot of snow, the driveway could be difficult, as it is long narrow and unpaved. Thankfully we didn’t have this problem. Also, if you are planning to do cooking, be aware there is no dishwasher or garbage disposal. The wood burning fireplace was very cozy and there was plenty of wood and plenty of space for 6 people.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josielyn F.

5 Dec 2019

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

Beautiful home

My experience with Bud was excellent. He called the day before our trip to make sure we were aware of a storm coming in and to check to see if we were prepared. We stayed Thanksgiving week, I was happy the house had a well equipped kitchen and that I was able to make a whole feast. The backyard is large and my kids enjoyed sledding and building snowmen. It was a short drive from Northstar and local shops/ Stores. I would recommend this home to anyone and look forward to returning.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yulia V.

9 Sept 2019

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

Comfortable, Clean, Quiet

The cabin was easy to find thanks to the map Bud and Betsy sent us. It was clean and everything was organized. I was very kind of Bud and Betsy to turn the heat on prior to our arrival as we were getting in so late. Overall between the lovely redwoods surroundings us and the quiet cabin, we were very happy for the weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

26 Aug 2019

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

Cozy and quiet

Cozy and quiet. Good bird watching in the early am from the deck.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Escondido, CA

30 July 2019

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

Wonderful Carnelian Bay home

We stayed at this cabin for 2 weeks & things went very smoothly. The house served all of our needs, and the neighborhood was so quiet. Finding the right pet friendly rental can be a challenge, and this home not only made us feel at ease but our Dogs were at ease as well. Everyone was comfortable during our stay. We would definitely stay here again in the future. Working with Bud was a pleasure. We hope to be back again !

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

10 July 2019

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

Great Place

This cabin is awesome. It is in a quiet location, but still close to town. Also, Bud & Betsy are great to work with... We would stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gregory A., San Anselmo, CA

20 Mar 2019

Such wonderful hosts made a problem better.

We arrived at the cabin only to find that the cleaners hadn’t done a very good job preparing the place for us. What started as a bad experience turned great by the quick response of the owners. I don’t think that they could have been more accommodating and understanding. The location was great and the home was comfy. It looks just like the pictures. The TV is a bit old (no HDMI) but has a DVR, DVD and even a VCR. There is a DVD store in Tahoe City if you need a movie in the eve. There isn’t a W/D but the laundromat is next to the DVD store if you need it. Would I stay there again? Yes.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019