Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals

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A hot tub with a wooden deck, surrounded by trees.
A cabin surrounded by tall pine trees, with a dirt path leading to it.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a kitchen area with appliances.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, rug, and a door with a window view.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Carnelian Bay, CA
  • Place, Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Hwy 28 at Old County Rd Bus Stop
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Carnelian Bay

Carnelian Bay is home to this holiday home. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort 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. North Shore Parasail and Kings Beach Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Carnelian Bay, CA

What's nearby

  • Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hwy 28 at Old County Rd Bus Stop - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 24 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park - 25 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 26 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 35 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gar Woods Grill & Pier - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whitecaps Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pete N Peters - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Za's Lakefront - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sierra Surf Club - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals on 8 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,238, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals located?

Situated in Carnelian Bay, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area and within 3 miles (5 km) of Agate Bay and Skylandia Park. Tahoe City Field Station is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Stay for a Ski Weekend

Comfortable stay for our family of 4. Nice simple cabin for a ski weekend. Everything we needed to eat, sleep and relax was available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Nice home

Loved the location of this home with a nice large living room set up, hot tub, and walking trails through the woods right outside the driveway! Would love to stay again if visiting Tahoe.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cabin in the woods

Our family enjoyed a quick weekend getaway at the Squirrel’s Nest! The location right next to the forest trail was perfect for a walk in the woods with our pup, followed by a relaxing soak in the outdoor hot tub, and family games at the kitchen table. The kitchen was well-equipped and everything well organized and labeled. Quick drive to town yet tucked away next to the woods. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great small but private location

We really enjoy this cozy house with a great hot tub and location. Our only issue this time was a really strong and unpleasant smell between the dining table and stereo bookshelf at the front of the house. Could be a dead animal under the house, but not sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay here - quiet location, right by a trail which was perfect for our dog. We had everything we needed in the house, the beds were really comfortable, and the hot tub was a great perk. Conveniently located just a short drive away from the lake and activities. Check in and check out were easy, and we got help super quickly when we couldn't open the padlock for the hot tub (user error). Would absolutely stay here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy Cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location right at the beginning of a trail-head with a pretty massive hottub and plenty of firewood in the garage for the wood-buring fireplace.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy and felt like home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a very comfortable home with just enough space for our group of 6. The wrap around deck and hot tub was an added bonus and the location of the cabin itself was peaceful. There's also a nice 3 mile trail that is right next to the cabin which we took full advantage of on our last day.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great accommodations and fantastic location!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: +The property was very clean and tidy. We loved the location, specially with a fun trail behind it. I would definitely go back.Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Thank you for providing a warm home to relax in. The area was beautiful. Had no problems with the fireplace. Wood provided was dry and easy to burn. Hot tub was wonderful. Clear and clean. Jake from hot tub company and his beautiful dog Maya came and made sure it was ready to use. Thank you jake. The fact we were able to bring our fur baby made the trip. Pictures of property are spot on. Have rented from Hauserman since the 80's always easy.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Schuler Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We honestly love the Squirrels Nest have been staying there for many years. However, in the last couple of stays we've been disappointed with the following:Hot Tub - We won't go in, it's always murky & water needs to be changed more often. Putting chemicals in constantly doesn't work. Fireplace - Needs checking, it smoked up the entire house where we had to open all the windows. The wood may be the cause as the flue is open or it needs a really good sweeping.Heating - the heater is really loud & is very inefficient in the bedrooms.So having the fireplace & hot tub amenities is nice but if you can't really use them, not worth cost of equivalent to staying at a very nice resort.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Summer fun!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 5th summer staying at The Squirrel’s Nest. It has gotten better every summer. We have made suggestions on how things could be improved and it’s so nice to be listened to. The Hauserman staff and Mr. Douglas have been great to work with.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peace in the Pines

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed our stay at Squirrels Nest! The home was clean, had pretty much all you'll need as well as a HUGE deck, outdoor seating, a hot tub and a wood burning fireplace (there was even wood. We'd stay there again in a heartbeat. The only minor critique is that we found the bed a little soft for our taste.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great space

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great space for an anniversary vacation with our dog. I loved being right next to a trail which made walking the dog easy, and more interesting than just walking around a neighborhood. I also loved the fireplace and hot tub! We did have one small issue with the house and the company had someone out to fix it immediately. The only reason I gave it 4 stars for condition is that the shower head could be replaced. It was either incredibly hard water pressure or very light (this was due to the type of shower head). I would absolutely stay here again! Tahoe is such a beautiful place, and this was a great space to relax after days of exploring!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great weekend had by all!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location for exploring North Lake. Trail starts right outside the house. 10min. walk down the hill to semi-private beach on the Lake. Great hottub. Property description is açurate - not a luxury house, but very comfortable. Had an open fire place, which we did not use. House was smelling of smoke when we arrived from prior use.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Great location for hiking and sledding, not so great if you don’t like stepping in poo

We arrived at this little cabin after dark but house seemed cute and taken care of. Woke after a hard nights sleep (literally, mattresses were rock hard), and quickly shook it off once we realized how close we were to the trailhead, awesome! Got kids dressed for sledding and sent them out to play in the snow on the expansive front yard. After coffee I walked out to join them and was horrified to see them rolling and falling and stepping in dozens of un picked up (and now half hidden in snow) piles of dog poo!! Gross and highly annoying! Cleaned up the kids and decided to head up the trail for sledding, now fully aware there is tons of dog activity, but I have honestly never seen as much dog poo as there was around this house and on this trailhead. Every 3 steps revealed a new pile to dodge, and my 4 and 6 year old and 65yr old mom are not nearly as accomplished at dodging as me. Gross and frustrating! It wasn’t until we walked waaaay off the trail that it improved, with dog poo only found 10-15 steps apart. A couple days of observing revealed exactly what was going on. Neighbors and visitors to the trailhead let their dogs off leash immediately to roam this houses yard, and not one of them were paying attention to what their pets were doing while roaming. As a dog lover/owner myself I was more than appalled at the blatant rudeness. I never allow my dog onto a property of a person I don’t know, much less urinate and defecate on any surface (a couple dogs nailed my car even). Unknown dogs were bounding up onto the porch of the house, scratching at the door, and pretty much doing whatever they wanted while their owners unloaded gear from their car. New hikers would come and go every 30-60 min, and 80% of them had dogs. We were there for only 2 days and in that time I must have seen at least 30 dogs a day poop or pee on this houses property. I’m not sure if this is a known issue, but that amount of dog waste has to be apparent to anyone visiting or taking care of this property. Bottom line, cute cabin, nice hot tub,good location, horrible trail visitors and neighbors. Disappointed and won’t be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nice home with good hiking!

The home was a bit more exposed than we expected, with the beginning of the trailhead basically right outside there was a pretty constant flow of people walking by. The hot tub is literally on the front porch, but still feels private after dark. Overall was a nice place to stay with the dogs, with lots of hiking through the woods and things to explore. There's also great proximity to a few smaller towns with shops, and access to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Great loation but the house is in need of some TLC and deep cleaning.

The location of the house is splendid if you like to hike, snow shoe, cross country ski or snow mobile. The fireplace is the best because it is deep and has a lovely fire screen. The kitchen was well equipped.The hot tub was a great extra but was noisy because it is right outside the bedroom window. The house is in disrepair and needs deep cleaning. No fence to keep the pooches corralled.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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