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Relaxing Carnelian Bay Retreat - within walking distance to lake

Family-friendly holiday home in Carnelian Bay

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedroomsSleeps 10158.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Carnelian Bay, CA
  • Place, Agate Bay
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Kings Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Lower Classic Boat Room

1 Queen Bed

Lower Woody Bunk Room

4 Single Beds

Upstairs Bear Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs Pine Cone Room

1 Queen Bed

Lower Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing Carnelian Bay Retreat - within walking distance to lake

Close to all that Lake Tahoe has to offer, this updated and family-friendly home is surrounded by mature pine trees at the end of a quiet cul de sac, and features large decks, beautiful alder woodwork throughout, a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a floor to ceiling river rock wood burning fireplace and large welcoming living spaces. Four bedrooms and two baths on two stories with a loft, provides sleeping accommodation for 10 with 3 queen beds, an extra twin, and a bunk room. After a day on the lake (a short 5 minute walk away), settle into the sunken seating area in front of the stone fireplace, shoot some pool on the antique pool table, or hang outside and enjoy a drink on the large furnished decks. The home is equipped with wifi, cable, flat screen TV, wood-burning fireplace, full kitchen, a new Weber gas grill, pool table, washer/dryer, a game closet and an accessible locker for guests with snow and water play items.

This home is the perfect location for all-year relaxation, fun, recreation and Lake Tahoe memories. It is within walking distance of the lake, miniature golf and places to eat and drink, including Gar Woods Grill & Pier. There are also two boat launches and recreation areas within five miles if you want to get out on the water in your kayak, paddle board, or boat. Northstar Ski Resort is only 11 miles away, and 16 ski resorts are within 30 miles of the home. The home is also locally managed to provide an excellent guest experience.

You must be 25 years or older to rent this property, and there are no pets or smoking allowed. Occupancy Limit -- 10 Adults.

Property Permit STR20-70880/Cert#15608/Placer County Good Neighbor Flyer https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/58384/Placer-Good-Neighbor-Flyer-031722

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children 0-18 must be accompanied by a parent
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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
Per Placer County Ordinance: 1. No outside fires except BBQ gas grill 2. No garbage on decks (everything in bear box)
3. Parking in winter in driveway only (two spots) 4. Occupancy limited to 10 max
5. Quiet Hours are strictly enforced 10pm-8am

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
Property Registration Number str20-70880

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carnelian Bay

Located in Carnelian Bay, this holiday home is in the mountains. Northstar California Resort and Palisades Tahoe are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park and Sand Harbor. Travelling with kids? Consider North Shore Parasail, or check out an event or a game at North Tahoe Regional Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Carnelian Bay, CA

What's nearby

  • Agate Bay - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • North Tahoe Marina - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Kings Beach State Recreation Area - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 31 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 22 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gar Woods Grill & Pier - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Lodge at Big Springs - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Jason's Beachside Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Grid Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Whitecaps Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Carnelian Bay Retreat - within walking distance to lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Carnelian Bay Retreat - within walking distance to lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Carnelian Bay Retreat - within walking distance to lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Carnelian Bay Retreat - within walking distance to lake located?

This family-friendly Carnelian Bay holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Agate Bay, North Tahoe Marina and Moon Dunes Beach. Brockway Summit is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 67 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

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

Relaxing place to stay

It has everything you need. Quiet neighborhood which is great for relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, very clean, and friendly neighbors
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

c. v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was relaxing and cozy. My family and i really enjoy the location and the proximity to the lake. The host also provided a list of activties, restaurants, and things to do which we did. It was a really enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brant M.

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

Great place

Amazing place and location. Will not be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

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

Beautiful home!

The house was exactly how it was listed. It was very well kept, beautiful and clean. It was also in a nice neighborhood and great location near everything we were looking to do well we were there. Thank you for allowing my family and I to stay there. This is our 2nd time in Tahoe and will definitely be back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drea R.

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

Birthday getaway

It was a cute cabin. Perfect for 6 people and the boys loved the pool table. Very nice area as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

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

Great home

Great home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

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

Wonderful

We had a great time at the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianna J.

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

Great place for family and friends!

This house was perfect for us and was cozy but spacious for our group of family and friends. Pool table and downstairs fireplace area were the highlights! We would love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

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

Great stay in a great Tahoe location

Really enjoyed the comfort of the home. Dave was very prompt to answer any of my questions and a great host. Would highly recommend staying here if you visit Lake Tahoe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon T.

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

Ski trip

Weekend ski trip
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

carolyn b.

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

Reunion

Property was very clean and home was very well stocked with anything you may need
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorena F.

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

Great place

Great property!! Great location.. very clean. Well equipped kitchen to cook pretty much everything. BBQ with all the utensils you need. Definitely recommend this place. hosts were easy to communicate with.. would stay again..
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

great spot for groups

This spot was perfect for a ski weekend with friends. Liked that there were multiple bedrooms and beds, allowing many folks to have their own bed. Dave was easy to communicate with throughout the booking process and leading up to the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve g.

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

A great time was had!

We had a great stay at this home. The house is very cozy and warm, We enjoyed the nice fireplace each evening. If you are a bit of a walker, you can walk down to the lake. We did a bit of skiing at both Northstar and Palisades, we enjoyed a trip over to Truckee and to South Lake Tahoe. The house has everything you need, bring yourself and clothes, you will enjoy your time here!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alen A.

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

Carnelian Bay

When we book this house, we like the way it looked and it was good price however when we arrived at the property we liked even more because this place was very clean very cozy and comfortable and the pictures doesn’t do justice. The owners of this place are great people. We has great communication with them. We stayed during the snow storm of March 1st and unfortunately the roads were closed and couldn’t return home on Sunday however thankfully the host allowed us to stay extra day without charge. I highly recommend this place and would come back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

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

What a fantastic place to stay at!

We had a great time at Dave's family cabin. Everything was top-notch. The place was easy to find, very well located, _very_ clean, very comfortable and fitted with quality everyday items like soaps and well-performing appliances. The sunken pit was a delight for our 3 and 7 year old girls. The antique pool table made the stay very special for adults and the game closet was outstanding: Stratego and RISK anyone ? The beds were very comfortable and the thermostat easy to maneuver. We were a 7-people family from 3 to 77 years old and every single person had a great time. Dave was very quick while messaging and did everything to accommodate our requests. We'll definitely be back! Thanks Dave!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sid M.

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

Gorgeous home on a whisper quiet cul de sac, close to evertyhing

We spent several days here recently. Situated on a quiet cul de sac with almost no vehicular traffic that is ideal if you have kids that run around. Starting your day with a cup of coffee on balcony in the morning, surrounded by majestic pines, or having dinner outside on the table on the porch below bright garden lights, is a delight. The house itself is immaculate and shows many signs of the thought and care the owner has put into it over the years. The kitchen is well equipped leading into a comfy den with a recessed "pit" seating area next to the fireplace that was a hit with my kid. The beds are large and comfortable. There is a pool table that would get a lot of use under different circumstances. We look forward to returning in winter, when this place is likely to be even more amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Allan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve been coming to Lake Tahoe for over 60 years, and staying at Carolyn and Dave’s Carnelian Bay Retreat truly made this year’s trip remarkable. The home felt warm and welcoming as soon as we walked in—spotlessly clean, thoughtfully furnished, and the perfect haven that let us relax and reconnect. It provided a wonderful base for exploring every corner of the lake, from serene shoreline mornings to mountain adventures in the afternoon.For our family, Tahoe is more than just a pretty place; it’s where our story and traditions continue, and having both my parents and my aunt rest here makes our time at the lake even more meaningful. Every visit for us is a chance to honor them and keep our family’s legacy alive, creating new memories with our families along the way.Carnelian Bay Retreat was everything we hoped for: comfortable, well-equipped, and full of little touches that made it feel like a true home away from home. We feel grateful for a space that supported both reflection and joy, helping us weave another special chapter into our family’s Tahoe journey. We’ll absolutely be back, this is a five-star home in every sense.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean and cozy home. Quiet neighborhood. Great location. Perfect place to make memories. Owners were friendly and communication was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Great Stay at the Bay!

House was as advertised. Great location and very clean. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe F.

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

Amazing stay! Super family friendly

We had a great time. The house is on a quiet cul de sac where we could all play and enjoy the nature. Lots of stuff to do within 10-15 minutes and the house was very clean, lots of bedrooms and fun for all!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas S.

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

Wonderful cabin

We had a wonderful stay at this cabin! Dave and Carolyn were very friendly hosts -- for example, they went out of their way to warn us of an upcoming storm. Very cozy and clean cabin in a nice neighborhood. Would happily stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Great location on a quiet court

We had a nice time skiing and relaxing at the cabin. The lighting is a bit dim in the living area but it was cozy and kitchen had all the supplies that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose D.

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

Cozy and Relaxing Getaway!

The cabin was warm, inviting, and beautifully nestled in the scenic surroundings of the area. It had all the comforts of home, with thoughtful touches that made the stay feel extra special.The interior was clean and well-maintained, with a charming rustic feel that added to the cozy experience.Overall, it was an excellent stay, and I’d highly recommend this cabin to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable getaway in Lake Tahoe. I’m already looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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