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A River Runs Through It!

South Lake Tahoe vacation home in Christmas Valley area

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Place, Tahoe Paradise Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Washoe Meadows State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Tahoe Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

South Lake Tahoe

Christmas Valley stay.Your stay at this Christmas Valley vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Tahoe Paradise Golf Course and Washoe Meadows State Park. Lake Tahoe Golf Course and Adventure Mountain are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tahoe Paradise Golf Course - 4 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Washoe Meadows State Park - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Lake Tahoe Golf Course - 6 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Adventure Mountain - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Mt. Tallac Trail - 10 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bert's Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Freel Perk Coffee Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lake Tahoe Pizza Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ernie's Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pretty Odd Wieners Hot Dog Cart - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

A River Runs Through It!

Enjoy seclusion in South Lake Tahoe’s picturesque Christmas Valley on more than an acre of land with the Upper Truckee River running through it. This recently updated 5-bedroom 2 ½-bath home is surrounded by public land with easy access to all that the South Shore has to offer. Hiking, sledding and bike paths are all within walking distance. Centrally located to three ski resorts this is the perfect base camp to all your outdoor adventures. (EDC VHR#072371. T64164)

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

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 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

Rules

Must sign written rental agreement per El Dorado County rules. See sample.
Strict noise rules in effect. Guest will be responsible for any and all fines by authorities.
4 Vehicle parking max. NO off payment or street parking allowed to avoid any fines.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 072371

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is A River Runs Through It! to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.6 mi (9-min drive) away from the Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does A River Runs Through It! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is A River Runs Through It! to the beach?

This vacation home is 11.7 mi (28-min drive) from Lakeside Beach and 9.8 mi (18-min drive) from Kiva Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does A River Runs Through It! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at A River Runs Through It!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe (19-min drive) and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at A River Runs Through It!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at A River Runs Through It!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does A River Runs Through It! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does A River Runs Through It! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is A River Runs Through It! to downtown South Lake Tahoe?

This vacation home is 8.5 mi away from South Lake Tahoe.

A River Runs Through It! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice vacation rental house

Very convenient. We enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Great location as close to Kirkwood as you can get, plenty of beds, and common areas for hanging out.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot

This home is located just minutes from beaches, restaurants and grocery stores. The house was clean, fully equipped and perfect for our family! Would stay here again in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic cabin & property

Spacious and well-appointed cabin sits within large natural setting complete with forest and field of boulders strewn along meandering river. Superior rental experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Home

The house is very big and cozy. Perfect for a family time in Lake Tahoe. The house is very good equipped with sleds, games, dishes and furniture. And the back yard is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place and stay

We really had a wonderful stay at this home. It was spacious, tastefully decorated, and well stocked with helpful pantry items and lots of outdoor play equipment that we really appreciated being able to use. Our kids loved that you could easily walk down to the river in the backyard to play and fish, and we got down there a few times a day. We enjoyed the quick access to biking and walking trails, and the peacefulness of the neighborhood. We would definitely stay here again for future trips. Many thanks to the great owner for his attentiveness and care during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for groups

The home has lots of space and is great for families. The host is very responsive. Our trip happened during an extreme winter storm. Nolan did his best to keep us updated on plowing and snow removal. He was very flexible and understanding with check out. I would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family gathering / ski house

We had a wonderful stay at this home. Nolan was very responsive and was able to accommodate a special request. The bedroom/bed arrangements were perfect for our multiple families with small kids and teenagers. The check-in and check-out instructions were very clear - it's a lot to read, but worth reading to make everything go smoothly. We didn't get to explore much of the surrounding property and the river - we were too busy exploring the ski slopes at Kirkwood and Heavenly. The location is convenient to both resorts (20-30 min. drive), and off-resort ski/board rental (5 min.). We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pros and cons

Pros Very spacious. Bedrooms are all good size. Easy access Current technology ie. WiFi, TV, gaming Access to river Good location Plenty of Off street parking Cons Could have been A bit cleaner. throw, and area rugs throughout house looked questionably clean. Area rug in the kitchen. A hose in the back to clean up before entering house would have been helpful. No wine glasses available. 3 small glasses for a house that sleeps 12 is not adequate. Overall nice big house and good location. Would consider staying again.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Unpleasant Stay

The property has cameras that is unlisted on the property listing and he, his neighbors, and the property manager forced us into leaving.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This house had everything, cl and in a perfect location! Perfect for our family Christmas vacation.

Nolan was awesome! He answered all our questions prior to us arriving so that we were prepared. House was roomy & beautiful. Highly recommend. We will be returning. Many thanks!!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Family Vacation

The gates that are required to be closed are held together with bungee cords and are practically falling apart. The hammock is a very small backpacking one. You are not able to see the Upper Truckee from the back porch. You have to hike down to it. The house is VERY dark and the Hulu and Netflix on the upstairs tv rarely worked. If you are sensitive to fragrance, please note that when you first walk in there is overwhelming frangance that required all the windows to be open. There are positives. Plenty of clean beds and a nice big kitchen table that fit our whole family. There is a nice big couch that was comfortable. Very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family mini vacay

House was great, very clean. The bedroom with the bunks was great for the cousin to hang out in. Host was amazing, very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cosy home!

I loved this home! It has everything you need to enjoy Tahoe. Everything was so clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cozy

Very nice and comfortable home
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

An amazing weekend to remember!

Everything exceeded our expectations! From the moment we got there we were greeted by Nolan, who made us feel right at home the entire weekend. Anything that we found ourselves needing he was able to communicate with us right away and help us with anything we needed. The house is very modern, cozy, spacious and well kept. We were so impressed with the attention to detail throughout the house which made our stay extremely convenient. We had plenty of room and had a great time exploring the creek and the backyard. Will definitely be staying again soon!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018