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Award-winning Alpine Lodge; Romantic Executive Estate

Tahoe Vista lodge in the mountains

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tahoe Vista, CA
  • Place, Agate Bay
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Tahoe Vista
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Tahoe Estates
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the area

Tahoe Vista

On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Agate Bay and 2 miles (3 km) of North Tahoe Marina with a stay here. Moon Dunes Beach and Old Brockway Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Agate Bay - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • beach near Tahoe Estates - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • beach near Tahoe Vista - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • beach near Sandy Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • North Tahoe Marina - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 20 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lodge at Big Springs - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Gar Woods Grill & Pier - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whitecaps Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪White Rabbit Eatery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Award-winning Alpine Lodge; Romantic Executive Estate

Garnered most votes for BEST DESIGNED HOME IN N. CALIFORNIA, from the California Chapter of American Institute of Building Design, FOR 2009.

This ROMANTIC Award Winning North Lake Tahoe EXECUTIVE RETREAT is for those who desire themselves and their family & friends to be in a palatial and delightfully splendid home both inside and outdoors! Imagine immersing yourself in all of the finest that life has to offer and you'll find yourself in our home. . . .

We are within 2 MINUTES TO A BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN SANDY BEACH that's great for the kids! The shallow water makes it warmer & safer than other areas around the lake.We are WITHIN 20 MINUTES OF virtually EVERYTHING!!! All snow sports - motorized and human powered, restaurants and gaming, and the Truckee-Tahoe Airport (45 minutes from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport). NORTHSTAR - THE BEST FAMILY SKI RESORT IN TAHOE - IS LESS THAN 9 MILES AWAY! The REGIONAL PARK is just a few minute's walk away, on a trial through the woods. It's great for kids & adults! Tennis (lighted), Handball, Soccer, Baseball, Mtn. Biking, hiking, par course, disk golf & BBQ's. In the winter, there is cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling & sledding.

SPACIOUSLY BEAUTIFUL! Our *2,850+/- sq. ft. lake-view, 3 bedroom/3 bath and loft home is available FOR THOSE WHO DESIRE ONLY THE BEST FOR THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
(SPECIAL NOTE: THE GARAGE, OFFICE (Bedroom #4), AND STUDIO QUARTERS ARE NOT PART OF THE RENTAL, AND ARE NOT REFLECTED IN THE SQ.FT. CALCULATIONS OF THE HOME, AS LISTED ABOVE. The studio quarters are usually occupied by the owner or a tenant and has a separate entrance to the left of the garage. There are no common walls to the main part of the house guests stay in.
An overview of the home provides 2 master suites (One master has a king bed with a Jacuzzi tub having filtered lake views, One master has a queen bed); the 3rd. bedroom has a full size bed, with a claw-foot tub in the bathroom. Each bedroom has its own attached bathroom. The loft has a reading nook which is very comfortable, extra long & wide. There is another special bed in the loft, as well, which sleeps someone 5'-7' and smaller.

There are 2 touch start beautifully romantic deer-creek green slate fireplaces with full hearths and rock surrounds.
Throughout the home there exists various hand-crafted furniture & a log bed, all designed and built by the owner.

The home's GOURMET KITCHEN is a cook's delight, replete with 6 burner stove-top, spice drawer (with all the spices), oven bank with warming drawer, dedicated wine storage, spalted maple cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless-steel appliances, pullout pantry and recycle drawers. Our home is WELL STOCKED WITH spices, sweeteners, teas, baking goods & pans, flour, cooking oil, Ziploc bags, etc - VIRTUALLY ALL THE INCIDENTALS!

We know your vacation is precious, so we courteously supply the small things - SAVING YOU TIME - so you can enjoy being with your family and friends, instead of running around doing errands!

Log accents abound throughout the home; most logs are harvested directly from the site, complimenting the vertical grain Doug-Fir and Peach travertine floors. High-Def TV w/DVD, (no cable or satellite). Our wifi (I am told) is the best AT&T offers in our area. The service is adequate, unless you have several users all surfing the internet and want to do video games, then it can't handle the load, as we are at the end of the service line.

We offer our home to those who can and will appreciate it, while caring for it in the spirit of how we designed and built it. This is a SHOE-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, DRUG-FREE & PET-FREE HOME. (NO EXCEPTIONS) means just that. Don't ask. I have allergies.

Keywords: North Lake Tahoe Vacation Rental, Lake Tahoe Vacation Rental, Tahoe Vista Vacation Rental, Romantic Executive Estate, Award Winning Alpine Lodge

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Pickleball
  • Snow sports gear
  • Stereo
  • Tennis
  • Video library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • HDTV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 32

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
If the heat is on, turn the heat down to 58
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Bring slippers. NO SHOES ALLOWED.
Cancellations receive a refund of the security deposit, and the cleaning fee - provided we haven't cleaned the home prior to your arrival.
NO FIREARMS. NO WEAPONS. NO DRUGS.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING. ANYWHERE.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 8857

Property is also known as

Award Winning Alpine Lodge Romantic Executive Estate Tahoe Vista
Award Winning Alpine Romantic Executive Estate Tahoe Vista
Award Winning Alpine Romantic
Award Winning Alpine Lodge; Romantic Executive Estate Lodge

Frequently asked questions

How close is Award-winning Alpine Lodge; Romantic Executive Estate to the airport?

This lodge is 12 mi (17-min drive) away from the Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Award-winning Alpine Lodge; Romantic Executive Estate have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this lodge.

How close is Award-winning Alpine Lodge; Romantic Executive Estate to the beach?

This lodge is 1.4 mi (3-min drive) from Moon Dunes Beach and 2.2 mi (5-min drive) from Kings Beach State Recreation Area. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Award-winning Alpine Lodge; Romantic Executive Estate offer free breakfast?

This lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Award-winning Alpine Lodge; Romantic Executive Estate?

No, there is no casino at this lodge, but Crystal Bay Casino (8-min drive) and Jim Kelley's Tahoe Nugget Casino (8-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Award-winning Alpine Lodge; Romantic Executive Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Award-winning Alpine Lodge; Romantic Executive Estate?

Free parking is not available at this lodge.

Does Award-winning Alpine Lodge; Romantic Executive Estate have a pool?

This lodge does not have a pool.

Does Award-winning Alpine Lodge; Romantic Executive Estate have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Award-winning Alpine Lodge; Romantic Executive Estate to downtown Tahoe Vista?

This lodge is 0.5 mi away from Tahoe Vista.

Award-winning Alpine Lodge; Romantic Executive Estate Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

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

Great

Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael c.

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

Amazing place!

We had an amazing time in Lake Tahoe and truly enjoyed our stay at David’s place. We will stay there again if it’s available next time we are in Tahoe. Great property manager, beautiful house, central location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Josh N.

Great Time

We had a great time in Tahoe, many thanks to this wonderful house and location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

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

Family Ski Trip

Majestically built, comfortable log home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

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

Great house!

We loved the house and location. Instructions easy to follow.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Very nice home and stay.

Well located, very nice ambience, nice and attendant owner. Property has some minor maintenance issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jodi A.

Beautiful, cozy, centrally located North Tahoe home.

This is a wonderful home! It's beautiful, cozy and in a great location. The bedrooms are spacious, and there are lots of open spaces great for visiting. The care given to building this home are so evident. Truly special.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karrie L.

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

Beautiful home in a great location!

What an absolutely beautiful home! The owner, David, was very responsive and helpful in providing suggestions on restaurants and activities. It was an unusually hot week in Lake Tahoe and we didn’t realize the home didn’t have air conditioning, but with the windows open at night and a couple fans, it all worked out! The outdoor deck was perfect for bbq and family games. The nearby beaches, shopping and restaurants were great. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jon M.

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

Review

I have used VRBO many times and this was the first time I was met by the owner. I prefer a lockbox on the door and a key code to gain access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie B.

Amazing Home

This was an incredible home in Lake Tahoe. The floor plan was open and offered gorgeous windows and sliding glass doors to take in the beautiful scenery. It was so peaceful to wake up in the morning with a fire place in the master suite looking out to bright clear blue skies. The home had a gourmet kitchen and had all of the cookware anyone could need. The owner had spices, flour, tea etc. for us to use. It was great to not have to stop and pick up these items. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone. The owner was extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don L.

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

Awesome House

We had a great time at this beautiful Tahoe cabin style home. The pictures are accurate. Once there our preference was to primarily stay in, cook and play games with the kids/grand kids. It was a blessing to get the kids away from cable TV, video games and such. Our family spent hours playing table games which I would say the teenagers enjoyed as much or more than the adults. They talk about what a joy it was as do we. The kitchen is well appointed and stocked. David provided a great orientation to his home. I recommend this rental to anyone that appreciates and respects a well designed and clean place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

estella c.

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

Amazing and welcoming!

We loved David’s house. It’s gorgeously rustic and welcoming. The kitchen was open and well equipped, and allowed multiple cooks to prepare food simultaneously while socializing with others nearby. There was ample space for everyone to spread out as well in the privacy of bedrooms/loft. A huge plus also is that the house is located really close to a network for park trails, so parts of our party enjoyed hikes with amazing views of the lake. To top it all, David was very hospitable. When he learned that we were coffee lovers, he brought a grinder, beans and french press for us to use. He also shoveled the driveway early in the morning when it snowed and even shared his boot warmer with us after our skiing/snowboarding. We are looking forward to returning and staying again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

I want to make this my second home!

Words, and to an extent pictures, can't convey how beautiful this home truly is. If you appreciate good design and fine touches, this is the perfect retreat for bringing loved ones together. The open floor plan is perfect for bringing everyone together for meals. The kitchen with its Viking range is a foodies playground. I thoroughly enjoyed making pancakes, bacon, and eggs on the griddle. The decor really added to the ambience of being somewhere in the woods, yet home away from home. The fireplace(s) were perfect for keeping us toasty during the snowy stay. All of the amenities and made this place the equivalent of a luxury 5 star hotel suite. Best of all, the home has toys to entertain three toddlers for the entire stay. Even a playhouse with slide inside! David, the owner, also spend almost a whole day shoveling snow/ice out of the driveway when we were stuck. One might complain about the lack of an up-to-date entertainment system (no blue-ray, HD big screen). But if you want a real retreat and some quality time with people, I can see the reasoning for staying low tech. Although he does have wifi. The only real complaint I have is in how slippery that top stair to the loft is. Even though he warned us multiple times in person and in writing, I still managed to slip not once, but twice, even while holding the handrail. So seriously heed the words of caution. Despite that, I look forward to a time in the future when I can return for another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2016
Verified

4/10 Poor

Emily L.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Misinformation in the Property Listing

Unfortunately there are many misleading or factually incorrect details in the listing that have led us to rate this property as we have. First, the listing states the property has a hot tub - it does not. The master bath has an outdated jacuzzi tub, not a hot tub (which we were relying on for a winter ski trip). The listing states that onsite parking would include a garage, but later caveats that certain areas of the house are not included in the rental. This includes a studio that is attached to the house, not separate, where a tenant currently lives. If there is going to be another person living in the SAME house, it should be fully disclosed, up front. The listing also states that wi-fi will be available in every room; when we first arrived the owner warned it could be spotty, but at best one person was able to get internet at a tim. We were forced to use hot spots and go out to coffee shops to get service.There are a number of other points we could mention about the house - notably that it is clearly not a rental property - the "main floor bedroom" had an old, worn-down and ripped bedspread and the owner's personal items, photographs, belongings in cabinets and open spaces. There were only 4 dining chairs despite the listing stating there were kitchen/dining accommodations for 7; we had to move broken chairs from the third floor to seat our party at the dinner table. The bathrooms had used bars of soap and nearly depleted shampoo - I wound up buying my own at CVS.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Great views and home in Tahoe Vista

The home and David (builder/owner) were both amazing! Once we figured out that the downstairs bedroom in floor plan on listing was actually the office that was identified elsewhere as not part of rental we were able to comfortably fit myself and wife in master and baby in adjacent room with crib (owner had pack & play, toys, bath toys and indoor toddler slide for kids). Master has amazing bath with large tub and large glass shower with steam feature. Nanny in downstairs BR w/ensuite and 17 year old and 12 year old comfortable in amazing loft over kitchen/great room with built ins. Internet everywhere in Tahoe Vista is slow. We will be back to water plants... Thank you Dave for great restaurant suggestions as well. :)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

a memorable trip to Lake Tahoe

The house is a comfortable place to spend our winter vacation in Lake Tahoe. It is clean and convenient to shopping and ski area. I believe that the view would be even better in summer. We still have some lake view on some clear winter days. The owner is very helpful. We couldn't survive the biggest snowstorm of last two decades without his tips and help. overall, it is an great place to come back in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Our stay in COVID

Here are the Pros: it’s a beautifully designed home with incredible woodwork throughout the home. The Master bathroom has a lovely jacuzzi and steam shower. The Kitchen was well supplied and an Outdoor deck was a nice to have. The Washer and dryer were a plus too. We didn’t mind the No shoe rule as it helped to keep the house clean. David is extremely available via text message and seen throughout the property for immediate questions and needs. The Cons: the Owner lives on the property though this is not in the listing. Though it may say this in the rental agreement, this should be mentioned on the listing when filtering for an entire place. The WiFi is acceptable for 1 person if you have video calls or want to stream. There are no curtains to keep out sunrise and house lights that are close by. We were asked to water the owners 5+ plants which we did, but weren’t told would be a responsibility of ours for a vacation rental until arrival. Lastly, the living room was under furnished and not a space to use. Another couch and coffee table (as shown in the picture was not present) would make the room more usable. In the end, we still had a lovely time. Though, the owner is on the property, it did not feel as private as we hoped, especially during COVID-19, and not as much a vacation home including a lot of nuances to maintain the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Beautiful Home

This home is Beautiful, great location with plenty to do in the area. We took David's recommendation on restaurants and hikes and were so happy we did.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devon G.

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

Perfect for families

Beautiful cabin for a snowy day, short walk to a public sledding hill. Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne C.

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

Great place for a family!

We had a wonderful stay! There were so many delightful details that made it an absolute pleasure to stay with kids (extra toys, cups, bath toys etc).
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Wonderful home for a family stay

Our family of 8 stayed (2 adult couples and 4 teenage kids) here for post Christmas getaway and it met all our needs. The 3 levels (3 bdrms, 3 ba, loft) provided sufficient privacy and room for everyone to be comfortable while the layout of the kitchen, living room, and dining room allows us common space to share and have create some fun memories. David personally greeted us and toured us through his home and provided good input on the area and tips for skiing and enjoying the Tahoe area - definitely a gracious host (also very easy to communicate with him during our stay as needed). This is a very beautiful home in a great location that accommodate our needs. Would definitely stay here again! Many thanks David for sharing your home with us and your hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

john w.

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

Great architecture

If you like high end homes with a hint of log cabin you will love. Much of the interior nicely done with raw debarked pine. Great construction with a lot of use of local wood.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

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

Spectactular property

Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

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

Lovely stay

Beautiful house and shows pride of ownership. We were a little surprised at the situation with the stairs as we had an older person with us. The main living areas are on second floor up a 10or 12 steps. But there are also bedrooms on this floor so She really only had to climb up or down when we left to go out. Not too bad. One other comment - the house has gorgeous windows but lacks shades on a few. Would suggest adding curtains in the bedrooms. Overall nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Perfect spot

Perfect spot that was private yet so close to everything we wanted to do. The park just a few steps away was a great place to play soccer and baseball and the lake was just down the hill. David was very nice and communicated very well with us, even letting us know about a few local happenings when we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019