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New Listing! Backyard trailhead, pool table, hot tub, 2 masters - Happy Hiker

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Take in the beautiful view surrounding this home!
Relax those muscles in the large hot tub after a day on the trails or slopes. The backyard opens up to a beautiful forest full of pines
The gorgeous great room's open floor plan allows for ease and comfort while moving from couch to kitchen
Upper back deck off the dining room offers fantastic outdoor relaxation, equipped with a gas BBQ and cookware essentials
Get your game on with this in-house pool table! No need to venture to the nearby casinos for a good time!

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10264.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

New Listing! Backyard trailhead, pool table, hot tub, 2 masters - Happy Hiker

Tucked deep in a peaceful pine forest, this 5BR home offers easy access to the Hartoonian Trail Network off the back yard, among other adventures. With accommodations for 10, you’ll be just 10 minutes from Heavenly Resort and the casinos at Stateline. Barbecue and dine alfresco on the back deck, followed by a soak in the private hot tub. Or watch a game in front of the fireplace or play pool in the bonus room.

The home has comfortable sleeping & dining space for a family of 10. We can host a maximum of 8 people over the age of 5. This applies 24/7.

CDC-compliant cleaning & no-contact check-in.

Home Summary:
Forested peaceful neighborhood
Trailhead in backyard w/ hiking or sledding in winter
Hot Tub
Pool Table
WiFi
Gas BBQ
2 Decks
5 BD/3 BA
BD1: Upstairs master, King, 50’ HDTV w/ Direct TV, attached BA 1 w/ dual sinks, bathtub, walk-in shower & private toilet/sink connected to the hallway
BD2: Downstairs master, King, 45’ HDTV w/ Direct TV ensuite BA 2 w/ walk-in shower
BD3: Queen, built-in desk w/ chair, skylight, upstairs
BD4: Queen, bay windows, downstairs
BD5: Twin-over-full bunk bed, twin-over-twin bunk bed, downstairs
BDs 4 & 5 share downstairs BA 3 w/ shower/tub combo
Indoor dining area seats 10 at table & 2 at kitchen counter
Central heat
Upstairs great room w/ gas fireplace, 55’ Direct TV & seating for 7
Downstairs bonus family room w/ pool table, bar, 55’ direct TV, DVD w/ movies & seating for 5
Washer/dryer
Fully stocked kitchen w/ brand new stainless steel appliances including french door fridge & freezer, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal
Parking: 4 vehicles max - 2 in garage, 2 in driveway

The upstairs open concept great room encompasses the kitchen, dining room & living room. A gas fireplace & 55’ big screen make the 7-seater sectional a cozy spot to watch the game. The stainless steel kitchen appliances are all brand new. Kitchen counter has 2 bar stools--great for socializing while meal prepping.

When dinner is hot, the dining table beneath the modern chandelier is steps away. Pull up one of the 6 wingback chairs, or take a seat at the custom wood bench for 4.

If you prefer to dine al fresco, slide open the glass door to the upstairs deck where a gas BBQ & seating for 4 await!

The ground floor bonus family room has a pool table, bar w/ 2 bar stools & sliding door to the hot tub deck. The comfy couch, love seat & TV make this an ideal spot for a late night movie.

When the day is done, there are plenty of comfy beds to sink into for a good night’s sleep.

Upstairs master has a king bed, 50’ TV & lounge chair near the bay windows--perfect for morning reading. It’s attached to a jack-&-jill hallway bathroom w/ dual sinks, a tub for soaking, a walk-in shower & private toilet.

Downstairs master (yes, there are 2!) has a king bed, 45’ TV & ensuite bathroom w/ walk-in shower.

BD3 is upstairs w/ a queen bed, skylight & built-in desk for anyone working/learning from home.

BD4 downstairs has a queen bed & bay windows. BD5 downstairs has twin-over-full & twin-over-twin bunks beds. BA 3 downstairs has a shower/tub combo.

Pets are not allowed due to the homeowner and their guests’ health-threatening allergies. If you have a trained Service or ESA dog we can help you find a dog-friendly home for your stay.

This home does not have air conditioning.

For 30+ day stays, contact us for details on cancellation policy.

We meet Rent Responsibly standards & uphold VHR ordinances to ensure you & neighbors enjoy the peace & beauty of our community. This home is equipped w/ privacy-compliant, noise-monitoring to protect you from noise complaints.

This home may also have security cameras to ensure parking does not exceed legal requirements. We care about your safety & security. We do not permit any video security devices inside our homes.
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Amenities

Hot tub
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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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South Lake Tahoe, California

What's nearby

  • Lake Tahoe Golf Course - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Heavenly Gondola - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Lakeside Beach - 12 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Verde Mexican Rotisserie - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cuppa Tahoe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Listing! Backyard trailhead, pool table, hot tub, 2 masters - Happy Hiker pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New Listing! Backyard trailhead, pool table, hot tub, 2 masters - Happy Hiker?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Listing! Backyard trailhead, pool table, hot tub, 2 masters - Happy Hiker?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New Listing! Backyard trailhead, pool table, hot tub, 2 masters - Happy Hiker located?

Located in Montgomery Estates, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Heavenly Valley Creek and within 3 miles (5 km) of Heavenly Valley and High Meadows Trailhead. Tahoe Mountain Wedding Chapel and Bijou Community Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doris A.

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

Family trip

Great time with our kids and grandkids. Cabin was perfect for the kids. It backed up to a forest and made it easy for them to play in the snow.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth B.

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

Great location and backyard

The bedrooms are separate so this a good spot to stay with a group. Hot tub is lovely and the kitchen is well equipped. We loved the hiking trails right out the back door.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley B.

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

Great place to stay!

We had a group of 7 adults that came to ski and snowboard, and the house was great! The beds and couches were comfortable, the kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked, and the property was well maintained. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilia P.

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

Beautiful * Fun * Roomy * Cozy

Muy family loved the home. I loved the space/s: common areas, game room, open floor plan and backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

glenda z.

Great Spot!

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: Worked great for our family! We had 4 children under 6yrs and they loved the house, bunk beds, toys and hot tub! Would have been nice to have some beach toys, chairs and umbrella.Dishwasher is a little hard to pull out the rack. But other than that it was well stocked with everything we needed. Fun tie for all!

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Great pace to stay

Great house and great neighborhood. Location is close to all town activities but far enough away to have peace and quiet. Trails literally out the back door.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee

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

Perfect location and a great stay

A family vacation (8 of us) from 2 areas of the country and enjoyed the layout of the house as one family stayed in the 3 bedrooms downstairs, and the other 2 in the upstairs bedrooms. Location was great. Out of town enough for quiet, and just off the main road for a quick ride to downtown. Trailhead right outside the door that led to a series of about a dozen trials. Great for early morning walks. Nice deck overlooking the trails. Really enjoyed South Lake Tahoe. It was July 4th week and VERY crowded. However, the mood was very upbeat, locals and visitors were friendly, happy & having fun. Town was clean & inviting. Had a pool table we used a lot. They have plenty of toys & games for toddlers. The few games our family & teens could have played were not complete. Pros: Location! / Layout of home / Ease of access / Open kitchen (room for multiple cooks) / Comfy beds (firm) / All rooms have fans / Clean Cons: Could use a few games for older kids
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

Plenty of room and great location

My family enjoyed their stay in Happy Hiker. Plenty of room for our family of 6. We enjoyed having the pool table and the walking trails right outside the door. Nice neighborhood and easy communication with management team.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sondra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great- but intense amount of rules

We stayed in south Tahoe at the end of June and choose this home to accommodate the 12 of us! (6 adults, 6 kids) the house fit our needs and was well supplied kitchen/bath towel wise! We enjoyed being right next to the trail in the backyard and driving distance to many of our activities. However we received a massive rule list before coming- threatening charges for any mistake. (Ie. Dirty hot tub water left behind- big time charge.. water spots or any damage to pool table-big charge (when the pool table was ALREADY in poor condition with a few holes in the velvet), there are sound monitors all along the outdoor premise threatening if your above sound level they will call the cops. Given, we’re respectful but with 6 kids under 7 we were very stressed it would pick up the sound from inside! The two guest bedrooms doors would not lock either. We just felt for the extreme pressure of the list of rules with the threatening of charging extra, made us enjoy the home a little less. Overall cleanliness was good along with location. Rooms were comfortable overall. Just would put a warning- if you book be prepared for a book of rules for a home that we felt wasn’t quite up to par of the necessity of rules!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen P.

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

Girls Trip

The location and convinience was perfect, the home and all its space was more than enough for 5 girls. We had so much space to not feel crammed and come together for a game of pool, movie night and dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

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

Great vacation spot!

We had kids and adults for New Year’s Eve and this place was great! Plenty of space, close to downtown, clean, fun, everything you’d hope for!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jenny L.

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

Great for families

We came as a group over MLK weekend. Home was as advertised in the VRBO listing. There was a snow storm during the weekend I was there so it was nice that there was a large backyard so the kids can play in the snow. There are a lot of amenities there and and I didn’t need to bring a lot of the things I brought, but oh well. Most of the time, these rentals are bare. Plenty of space for everyone and it was pretty clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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

6 ski buddies from all over the country

The property had a great location in South Lake Tahoe with privacy. The property was clean and had great space. Very affordable for what you got. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eric W., Boise

Nice Place-Has it all

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: Beds were a little hard but otherwise everything was comfortable. Hot tub worked great. We enjoyed the trail out back for the 4.5 miles walk. Everything worked fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karl S., Mililani, HI

Awesome Vacation Rental

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 had a great winter vacation! The property was in a good location. It was close to restaurants, Safeway, casinos and more importantly ski resorts. The house was clean, well maintained and provided all the amenities of home. The hot tub was a very warm welcome after a day of snowboarding. The pool table was a plus. Customer service kept in touch just in case. Easy check in and out. We will definitely be back!

8/10 Good

Linda and David K.

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

Exactly as described

Quiet family neighborhood. Spacious home with good beds, nice bathrooms, showers, all very clean. Management was very attentive. Enjoyed the gas log fireplace. We used the kitchen a great deal and found everything we needed for making meals. We also enjoyed the hot tub outside. The backyard setting for the hot tub was wooded and serene.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

PANE S.

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

Fire alarm problem

Overall, stay was awesome, the only problem was with fire alarms going off inside the whole house, we ended up disconnecting them, as advised by the staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

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

Great house for a family vacation

This home is just the right size for a family getaway. Lots of space for everyone. The upstairs includes the kitchen, dining area and living room. Lots of space for everyone to gather. The upstairs master was very large and comfortable. The downstairs has a good size living room with a pool table (that was dearly loved by my grandkids). There is also another generous sized master in the lower level. Having 3 bathrooms for 8 people was just perfect. The setting, so close to the trees was wonderful. The artwork throughout the home was very well done. My one complaint, which can't be controlled, was that the upstairs area stayed a little too warm. The outdoor daytime temperature was in the 80s and even though we followed instructions for keeping the home closed up in the daytime hours, opening doors and windows in the evening and putting on the fans, the upstairs still remained very warm. Downstairs was at least 10 degrees cooler. We didn't let us bother us too much. We would definitely go back to this home again. My 11 year old granddaughter started to cry when we were packing up to go. She loved it and didn't want to leave. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marsha H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Happy Hiker.

We had a great friend trip to Tahoe. We had plenty of space with the 6 of us. Although we loved the location, hot tub and great communication, we suggest the following to make the stay better for others. Fix kitchen floor We realize this house is in the woods but there were two beds with spiders in them, a huge spider in a bathroom sink, one climbing on the wall and dead ones in window sills. I suggest bug strips. Ice machine did not work. Water would not freeze. We had to buy ice everyday. Two toilets need handles fixed. The kitchen window is cracked. You list a hair dryer in each bathroom but the master suite did not have one. The jacuzzi is difficult to get in and out of. Needs a foot stool at least. Even though we noticed these things and a carpet that needs to be stretched upstairs to prevent tripping, we still had a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caryn G.

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

Great family vacation home

Great location. Off the main roads and hiking trails right outside the door. Great layout for a large group and well stocked. Takes 7 minutes to get to the strip so everything is close by. Would definitely recommend this house for a large gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hitesh G.

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

It was pleasant stay

We enjoyed stay at this beutiful home. It was great neighbourhood and was very near to Lake tahoe attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine H.

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

Wonderful, spacious home

Enjoyed our family’s time away in this spacious home. Location was phenomenal for quick access to snow - backyard opens right up to forest land! Quiet with friendly neighbors. Prompt and professional communication with property management. We would love to come back and have shared our positive experience with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendall S.

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

Family Gathering

This was an amazing property to stay in! It had everything you could ever need and more. We spent Easter here with some extended family and hope to make this venue an annual occurrence! The Happy Hiker lived up to its expectations, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanyssa N.

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

Beautiful place to stay

Overall had a great time. Clean, roomy, comfortable. No real issues with the property. Made a request for a better large skillet (Teflon was peeling off) and two were on the porch when we returned from our outing. Only suggestion would be to put a dvd player with the upstairs tv as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary E.

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

Ski trip

The home was perfect for our annual guys ski trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

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