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Perfect family home. Walk to town, and minutes to ski resorts

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Beach nearby
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10247 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Tahoe City, California
  • Stateline Lookout
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Tahoe City Marina
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Commons Beach Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Perfect family home. Walk to town, and minutes to ski resorts

Enjoy your Tahoe vacation in this large family home in a desired location of Tahoe City. This home has a large backyard and backs up to the Tahoe City golf course. Walking distance to downtown Tahoe City and Commons beach, and only minutes to major ski resorts. In the winter the course turns into a community winter park with Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and sledding right out the back door. In the summer, walk to Tahoe City, bike the trails along the lake or to Palisades Tahoe, or have a BBQ in the lovely backyard.

This large single story home is perfect for the entire family's enjoyment. Sit back and relax and relish in the famous local family memorabilia. The main living room has a nice gas log fireplace and plenty of seating for movie night. There is seating for 12 for dining, and a fully stocked retro kitchen that you will fall in love with, and with, two supermarkets available within 1 mile; you can stock up on your way in for you may never want to leave!

Ten people (two families or a group of friends) will have lots of space to sleep here, with 5 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms, everyone will enjoy their own space.

Features:
* Fireplace
* Located close to 3 major ski resorts
* Walking distance to town and lake
* Large manicured backyard
* BBQ

Bedroom Configurations:
Bedroom 1: King Ensuite
Bedroom 2: Two Twin Beds
Bedroom 3: Queen
Bedroom 4: Queen
Bedroom 5: King Ensuite

Location:
While the kids (and a few grown-up kids) have a snow day on the property's yard, perhaps others will want to venture out to the local ski spots like Alpine Meadows/Squaw Valley (Minutes away). On a summer day, you will be only a few minutes from beautiful lake beaches.

Parking:
Parking is available for 4 cars total. All cars must park on the driveway. No street parking per county ordinance.
Prepare for mountain or winter weather driving in winter months. This may mean Four wheel drive with snow tires or chains. Check weather or road reports. AWD and 4WD necessary to get up the mountain roads and some driveways in the winter months.

Other things to Note:
* Renters must be 25+
* This is a non-smoking home.
* Pets are not allowed at this home.
* Maximum Occupancy per county ordinance is 10 adults.
* Use of the BBQ is not guaranteed in winter months, due to limited access.
* Like most homes/condos in Tahoe, this one does not have Air Conditioning. There will be fans available for your use!

**Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of electronically signed Rental Agreement within 48 hours of booking the reservation**

TOT Certificate: #81805
Permit: STR20-8503
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Watson Cabin Museum. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Watson Cabin Museum and Stateline Lookout
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Owner/Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 4 spaces)
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Sledging nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2661 sq ft (247 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

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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 deadbolt lock
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. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

7062-229357

Perfect family home. Walk to town, and minutes to ski resorts Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Parisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tahoe Cabin
Very cute and cozy cabin in a great location. Walkable to the lake and coffee shops. Had a great family vacation there
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mara C., Berkeley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
A fabulous place for a family getaway
This place checked all the boxes for us, plus more! It had plenty of room for the four families, the snowy backyard was a winter wonderland for the 4 kids in tow, the kitchen had great space for cooking and conversation, and the living room was a cozy gathering spot. It’s a short drive to a local Safeway for groceries. And, when a heating issue popped up, the Tahoe Rental Company, the rental property management team were courteous, professional and quick to come out with a fix. It was a fantastic experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lucky to have found this
This property was big enough to fit our big group. It has everything you need. I believe I was the first traveler in VRBO so I would suggest to put basics like oil, shampoo and soap. Other than that, what a fantastic place, we kept of playing all the games we found at the house. Thanks for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

katie p., Napa,ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent home!!
Beautiful home . Very spacious & great for big families . Loved the area very calm and quiet ! Will definitely be renting again !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great stay! Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay during our destination wedding
Property had ample parking and on a flat driveway. Easy access and very private back yard. Home is build in 1951 but maintained and very cozy and warm for all of us that stayed there. We all agreed we would like to gather there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
This place is perfectly located by all you’ll need to have a great stay in Tahoe. We loved that everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom. The beds were so comfy everyone commented on how well we slept and how cozy the feeling was. The place is not updated but it is clean and well laid out. Really didn’t need anything more. It had fans, ac, heat, fire. Washer dryer in case you need a quick wash. Best of all we easily Parked our boat in the front. Great overall, plan on coming again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryan K., San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Large Tahoe Escape!
This home has plenty of room for a big family! It has so much character - something you don’t find often. This family owned home has so much love in it ❤️ And the backyard- wow!! We made so many memories there - we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would come back
This is a perfect spot for friends and family gathering, would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maggie A., Pleasant Grove, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Tahoe hideaway
This home has a relaxing cabin feel on a beautiful property, is spacious, and has many amenities. The only disappointment was the backyard patio set and chairs were still locked up for winter. We were there over Mother’s Day weekend, it was warm, and we would have enjoyed it. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this family home!
Our vacation was wonderful staying in this large mountain home. The yard, view of the golf course & lake are fabulous! We enjoyed the well stocked kitchen & cooking on the new 5 burner gas range. My family agrees we all want to vacation at this property again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
I don’t think I can say one thing negative about the property. It is very conveniently located downtown downtown and perfect for skiing family. I cooked dinner and breakfast for everyone in the kitchen felt well equipped. We like the extra refrigerator in the laundry room for drinks. Overall, we will look this place up again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandip L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent vacation home
This is the second time we stayed at this property. It is a very nice and homely place to stay. The backyard provides a ton of snow to play with and have fun. The hosts are excellent and very accommodative. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Destiny G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation
It was a great vacation! I loved the house and the location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mia N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Fantastic!
Wow - this property exceeded our expectations. Big enough for teens to have their own space, warm, friendly, well appointed kitchen. Master bedroom window view towards the sunrise. Close to amenities and beautiful hikes. We will return for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Berit M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mom's Christmas Wish
It was my wish to have everyone together for the holidays but that is harder as adult children take on partners with families they also want to spend time with so we picked two weeks before the holiday for the kids, their partners and dogs to stay with us and my mom (85) who moved in last March. Igloo Alley was perfect. Everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom, the three who had to work found quiet corners to be productive, the kitchen was well stocked so we cooked nearly every day and even continued our 30+ year holiday cookie painting party. We walked to town or to groceries effortlessly and watched holiday movies and listened to Christmas carols while enjoying the beautiful view. This house gave me my Christmas wish early. Thank you. We will all be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Telizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Had a great time its hard for me to find a cabin that is somehow wheelchair accessible . I still needed to use my ramp to get in and out the cabin and to get to the patio but besides that we had a great time rooms are big and the backyard is so beautiful we had a little birthday dinner for my daughter turn 9 years old I am so glad we made her birthday special
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard V., Folsom USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and backyard
We spent the first week of October at Igloo Alley. We were really pleased with the location; it is only a 10 minute walk to all the shops and restaurants of Tahoe City. In addition, it backs up to the Tahoe City Golf Course and you have a small area of trees that open up to provide a view of the Lake. The backyard is huge with a two large decks, plenty of chairs and tables to enjoy being outdoors. Our dog loved the property with all the trees and green grass. There was a neighborhood black and white dog which like to come around and relieve itself in the yard, which was a bit upsetting to our dog, but otherwise she loved all the birds and squirrels running about. The house itself is very comfortable and quaint. It has plenty of seating in the living room and dining room so that everyone can hang out together. The kitchen was well-equipped with two coffee pots (Mr. Coffee and Keurig), as well as an electric tea kettle. The stove, oven and microwave worked great. The beds that we used were all very comfortable and the bathrooms were clean and well-lit. This would be a great location for a larger family to stay and feel comfortable together, but also have plenty of privacy as well. There is a cemetery two-doors down, which is very fascinating to inspect. It appears that the original owners are buried there, nearest to the golf course with some other family members. They must have been very involved with the community before their passing. I would definitely recommend this very nice home to anyone interested in being away from the hustle and bustle of a resort, but close enough to town to enjoy all the amenities it has to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christopher V., Sparks US

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was amazing
Very easy with no surprises
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for large family❣️❣️❣️
This was our 2nd year at this wonderful home! We are very family oriented and felt comfortable Around this family’s momentous. The patio and huge yard were perfect For playing croquet, football, frisbee and many more games. The patio was the best.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tricia F., Redondo Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family home.
Very clean and spacious. Beautiful backyard. So peaceful. Large driveway. Our 5 year old daughter learned to ride her bike there. Had a blast!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jean Boera S., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. Loved house and location
Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Keegan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
family friendly fun
Very clean, comfortable homey property - it feels like visiting your grandparents' summer home in the best possible way. Comfortable and great location if you're skiing at Alpine Meadows!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gloria L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Centrally located and wonderful single story, dog friendly house
What a great experience. The house is wonderfully apportioned, with a great new 5 burner gas stove. It may seem dated but it’s cute and clean. The house is large with notes where you need it and it was plowed and snow blown as quickly after a storm as possible so you are always able to get out in your car. There’s a gas fireplace, a two slot toaster (wide enough for bagels), keurig coffee maker as well as a flat bottom 12 cup Mr. Coffee, two freezers and some basic supplies. It’s all on a single story so safer for kids and grandparents. It overlooks a golf course that used to be a natural meadow which grew grasses for the animals that worked in the area over 200 years ago. This house and the family that still owns it have history in Tahoe City. it’s a beaut. It is dated but it just lends character to the house. It’s warm with a gas fireplace. There’s a DVD player, a record player, and WiFi. TLDR; perfect family getaway or just go with friends. Walking distance to both the stores at Tahoe City and the Tahoe Rim trail. I’ll be coming back! Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enter Tahoe’s storied past
Delightful stay with extended family for a special Thanksgiving. On snowed in days we read about this family’s long history in Tahoe City.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019