Unique South Shore lakefront retreat w/private hot tub and lake views

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December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8170 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Hot tub

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Chelan, WA

Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park
2 min drive
Lake Chelan
3 min drive
North 25 Mile Creek Trailhead
15 min drive

Room options

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Pool

Parking included

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tift Lake House

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Panoramic views of scenic Lake Chelan await at this cozy and welcoming Chelan vacation rental complete with a private elevated hot tub. Tucked away along the shoreline, the Tift Lake House remains both intimate and spacious with enough room for everyone. The rustic charm makes this house feel like home, but its dazzling deck and hot tub are resort-style amenities

The natural location of the home has a secluded feel with immediate access to the lake with both a stationary and floating swim dock. This is the perfect location for paddleboarding, kayaking, and swimming far away from heavy boat traffic. Soak up the sun with patio furniture on the wide view deck as well as the lakefront. This home is nestled on the quieter south shore of Lake Chelan. The 18-mile drive into town weaves you past several of the finest regional parks and wineries including family-friendly Slidewaters and Lakeside Surf.

This true heavy timber frame home features a large living room with wood floors, vaulted ceiling, and soaring windows. The room is furnished with a comfy leather sofa and plush chairs as well as a large screen TV for family time. Step through double glass doors onto a deck with an unencumbered view up, down, and across the lake towards an undeveloped National Forest vista. The spacious deck has both a dining area and lounging furniture and a full-sized BBQ. The well-equipped kitchen includes a view centric dining area with a table for six plus. New appliances and a tiled eating bar make for easy food prep and serving. A bathroom on the main floor has a shower as well as a full laundry room. The second-floor bath features a large soaking tub.

When it's time to retire for the evening, the home offers two queen bedrooms on the second level as well as a queen sleeper on the mezzanine. The large vaulted third-floor loft has yet another queen bed as well as twin bunk beds.

The Tift Lake House is a unique sanctuary for vacationers who just want to escape, but when you want to get connected, the cabin features 5G Internet throughout, Dishnet TV, and DVD player on the main floor and an additional TV and DVD player in the loft. The cabin is just one mile from Field's Point Landing where you can catch a ride from the Lake Chelan Boat Company or the Courtney Ranch boats to Lucerne and Stehekin.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Dock details:

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park. Enjoy features like a spa tub. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Just a 3-minute drive from Lake Chelan and a few minutes from Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park

As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a spa tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Vacasa of Washington

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

A hot tub

Internet

Internet access

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Microwave
Dishwasher
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Spices
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Free toiletries
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service
DVD player

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

On the lake
On the waterfront

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit

General

Unit size: 1835 sq ft (170 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property Registration Number STR-000018

Property is also known as

3520

Unique South Shore lakefront retreat w/private hot tub and lake views Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6/10 Okay

Ally H.

16 Aug 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Bring kids at your own risk

For us, this property was a slight disaster. The driveway is horrendous and we could barely swing our truck in and squeeze down the narrow driveway. It said 2 parking spaces as well as additional but if you drive anything bigger then a Mini Cooper you have to park on the bank so the other neighbors can get around you. The other spot was not marked either. From there to get to the house it’s a flight of old wooden stairs which I barely let our kids walk down. Once you get to the house after all this, note there is no cellphone service so if you’re not smart like me and don’t check your phone for the code to get in you have to reverse this whole process . Once in the house is beautiful but I wouldn’t recommend it for kids. LOTS of open stairs and the “kids” room is on the 3rd floor. Conveniently there is a window on the top bunk with no screen that kids can climb out of if they had a death wish. Thank goodness we caught it before anything happened to them. The property doesn’t have any flat spots for them to play so we kept them inside the entire weekend unless we went to the dock, which was actually quite nice. There are a bunch of paddle boards and boats but no oars or anything to use them. I’m not sure if that was on purpose or an accident. The few other things were the bbq has not been cleaned and it caught on fire when we started it. Thankfully we pulled it away from the house before starting it and other then a big black plume of smoke we lucked out on not having any other issues with it. The only other things that should be noted were the lack of carafe for the coffee pot and the significant amount of cobwebs through the house and windows. All of this stuff added up we still managed to have a good weekend, but it should be advertised as not kid friendly (or bring kids with caution) and more pictures to show what you’re signing up for.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

20 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Treat to stay in this beautiful home.

Lovely home gave us warm and cozy vibe. Hot tub was great because it was a little to cold to swim in the lake and it was serviced twice a week which was nice. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and would love to stay here again. Stairs might be an issue for some but on the plus side it did give you a workout.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Will d., Mountlake Terrace, WA

3 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice get away

The location, miles up lake, was exactly what I was looking for. The property is large enough that the neighbors are not right in your face. My kids, who are all good swimmers, loved swimming off the dock and out to a floating platform. My family's biggest complaint was that the bedrooms and loft were very hot. The AC was on full blast the entire time we were there but it only cools the main floor, and struggles at that. We had fans trying to direct air into the bedrooms but it was not enough. Some of us slept on mats on the main floor. Beautiful wood work, but not much thought went into the HVAC design.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

16 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Lakeside home

This home was so unique and beautiful. It was the perfect place for our group of friends and everyone enjoyed the stay. We especially loved the patio and private deck. I wouldn't recommend for anyone looking for the convenience of staying in town, it takes about 35 min to get into Downtown Chelan. But we specifically wanted privacy and seclusion. Can't wait to go back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

4 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

50th Birthday

I stayed her 3 years ago for my birthday and had to come back with some friends for my 50th, such an amazing spot and one of my all time favorite VRBOs 💜

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Sherry E.

21 Oct 2020

Quiet peaceful getaway

This location was the perfect retreat location. Beautiful views and house design. Very spacious and great layout overall. Wished the rental listing mentioned that use of kayaks on property were ok. We didn’t know for sure so we didn’t use them. negatives- we arrived at 4:45 and cleaning lady was still there. She was polite and was finishing up but we were told check in was 4pm. We had to wait about 5 minutes. cobwebs around windows throughout the house lots of steps so carrying stuff back and forth from vehicle was a bit much. Stairs leading down to water were also a bit steep in areas.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

PETER T.

8 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Perfect location and loved being right on the water. A few minor complaints but nothing big. There was only 2 rolls of toilet paper for 10 guests. We ended up buying some but the manager or host was able to drop some off the next day. I also tried messaging the host prior before arrival to see if I could bring my 2 yorkies with an additional fee. Unfortunately I never got a response. I did notice dog or cat hair on the main carpet so that was a bummer that I couldn't get a hold of anyone to bring mine. Not a big deal though. Carpets and floors could've been vacuumed and swept better. Overall I was happy and I would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

2 Jun 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful experience

The views from this cabin are wonderful! I enjoyed the fact that it was further away from the busier parts of the lake and there is so much privacy. The hot tub is lovely and there are amazing views from it. The cabin was very clean and the kitchen well stocked with cooking utensils. We used the BBQ which worked perfectly.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

14 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunningly beautiful location

Pictures can't give enough justice to the panorama spread of the lake and craggy hills. It doesn't get much better than sitting on the porch in the early morning summer sun with a cup of coffee and a book and this view. The cabin is fantastic. We had a group of 10 folks, and we had more than enough space. We went in late June. The lake was choppy and glacier cold (it shocked the body), so it wasn't great for swimming. Based on my experience at Lake Chelan, it would probably better for swimming in Late July to Mid-September. On the other hand, we did go swimming at the park in Chelan (30 minute drive away). The water is much warmer.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vadim A.

14 Oct 2018

WOW! Very nice! VIP leve! Loved it!

Worth every penny!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

21 May 2018

Amazing views, beautifully constructed home. Peaceful.

We had a fantastic experience. Thanks for sharing your home with us!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patty M., Walla Walla, Washington

25 Oct 2017

Beautiful, rugged, off the grid stay

We booked this house a few weeks before visiting Chelan for a golf tournament. The house is beautifully designed, ample amenities, and the hot tub is an experience in itself. If we returned with adults only, we would definitely return for an off the grid type of stay. The 360 views are definitely worth the drive! That being said, this is a 3 story rustic style cabin built into the side of a cliff. It is about 20 minutes outside of the town of Chelan, there is very spotty cell service and no internet access. The parking is up by the road, so access with young children (or elderly) is difficult. All bags/suitcases had to be carried up 20 or so stairs and the bedrooms are on the 2nd and 3rd story. We had 4 young children so would not have booked this property had we known, however, if returning with just adults for an off the beaten path getaway, this would be perfect! Thank you for sharing your special place.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

6 Oct 2017

House was amazing!

We really enjoyed house for our girls weekend! Views are unbelievable. Tons of stairs but worth it. Coffee pot didn't really work but we managed and fruit flies are horrible so bring apple cider vinegar. Beds are super comfortable! We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Ashley D.

20 Sept 2017

Great View!

The deck and view can't be beaten! There were some issues though....There was no place to put trash/recycling. Also, when we arrived several areas of the home hadn't been cleaned. We ended up having to clean the toilet, wipe down countertops and sweep the floors. There was also a pretty gross green slime ring around the waterline in the hot tub and caked on the chlorine dispenser.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

5 Aug 2017

Good Times

Very nice vacation rental. I brought my family for a few days and they did not want to leave.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Samant S.

18 Jul 2017

Amazing chelan stay

Just a great property for enjoying the lake to swim, kayak. Great views from the patio. Star gazing from patio was incredibl..

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tom C., Seattle, WA

16 Jul 2017

Wow!

This is not the kind of house typically seen as a vacation rental. We stayed for a week and couldn't have been happier - we'd gladly rent this property again. Beautiful reclaimed timber frame construction, well-maintained, and with all the amenities - dock, kayak, hot tub, comfortable furniture, modern appliances. True, the kitchen knives and pans are standard rental eclectic, but that's par for the course more or less everywhere. Perhaps the only thing a renter need be aware of is that the house sits on a very steep embankment, necessitating a rather long, steep stairwell down to the house, and another to the lakeshore. Anyone of average fitness should have no difficulties, but it might be troublesome for someone uncomfortable with stairs.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sarang s.

9 Jun 2017

Best lake house ever!!!

I have to be honest with you, We loved this place. We booked it for 10 people and an awesome weekend. You can walk down to the lake and there is a small 10 feet cliff jump you can try. The place is clean and kept well. The view from the hot-tub is mesmerizing. Would definitely come back. Highly recommended!!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M., Woodway, Washington

8 May 2017

Comfortable home, beautiful view

We were looking for a house to retreat from our house responsibilities and found just the place. Quiet, comfortable, very relaxing, and fully equipped with all the amenities. Would reserve again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

kathy t.

25 Sept 2016

Wonderful

Location , location , location . Fabulous view. Lots of stairs inside and out . Not a great property if traveling with small kids or elderly . Home lovely . Well maintained . Remote . Little hard to find . Will be back .

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016