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Firefly Cabin - Hot Tub, Walk to Beach

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Firefly Cabin - Hot Tub, Walk to Beach

Centrally located in north Lake Tahoe, this pet friendly Carnelian Bay vacation rental home features new furniture appointment, vaulted ceilings, large redwood deck, and is only a 1/3 of a mile from a dog friendly beach (Watermans Landing), Old Post Office coffee shop, Gar Woods restaurant, and good hiking and biking trails. In the winter, the house has a hot tub for aprés ski sore muscles and is centrally located to the north Tahoe ski areas of Northstar, Alpine Meadows and Palisades Tahoe.

For weddings and family reunion groups, this pet friendly rental home backs up to the Oliver Remodeled Cabin with Hot Tub.

All vacation rental properties are fully equipped with free high speed wireless internet, linens, bath towels (equal to the maximum occupancy of the house), pots/pans, dishes, microwave, coffee pot, blender, toaster, TV/TV's with streaming services, washer & dryer and barbecue (many are only usable in the summer). The house will also provide a starter set of toilet paper, soap, and paper towels.
Amenities

Single Level for Easy Access
New Furniture Appointments
Fenced Back Yard
Dog Friendly (dogs stay free)
Open Floor Plan for Easy Conversations
Vaulted Ceilings with Gas Fireplace
Flat Screen TV in Living Room & 3rd Bedroom
Propane BBQ (summer)
Washer & Dryer
All the vacation homes have high speed wireless internet
1372 Square Feet

Bedding Configuration

Queen - master bedroom
Queen - second bedroom
Bunk Set + Trundle (Twin with twin underneath) - third bedroom plus TV

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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

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR23-7341
Property # 3608278vb
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

About the area

Carnelian Bay

Located in Carnelian Bay, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. 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. North Shore Parasail and Kings Beach Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Carnelian Bay, CA

What's nearby

  • Agate Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • beach near Carnelian Woods - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 20 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park - 21 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 29 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 25 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lodge at Big Springs - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Gar Woods Grill & Pier - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Summit Deck & Grill at Northstar California™ Resort - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Whitecaps Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Firefly Cabin - Hot Tub, Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Firefly Cabin - Hot Tub, Walk to Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Firefly Cabin - Hot Tub, Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Firefly Cabin - Hot Tub, Walk to Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Firefly Cabin - Hot Tub, Walk to Beach located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Agate Bay and within 3 miles (5 km) of Moon Dunes Beach and Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area. Brockway Summit is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Loved the hot tub!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neha S.

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

Nice Place and Location!

The place was as advertised! Close to the beach, easy to get to, and check in process/check out process was smooth.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan E. M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. Fabulous location, well-appointed house. We took advantage of the short walk to the beach to enjoy paddle boarding, and enjoyed the front deck, back deck, hot tub, and fenced yard for our small pup, who was fascinated with the chipmunks. There was a heavy rain during our stay, and the management team was responsive about a small roof leak that occurred. Wonderful place and well managed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor T.

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

Great Tahoe House!

Excellent property, highly recommend! We had a very comfortable stay, including bedding, towels, and all the amenities. The host was very communicative, and check in/out was easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charley-Ann R.

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

Great trip

House was clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Beautiful cabin

Our stay was magical. House was spacious and bright. Beds were comfortable. Walking distance to a beautiful beach. We would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valeria T.

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

Quiet Home in a Great Location!

I stayed here for a long weekend to celebrate my 37th birthday. The four of us really enjoyed the house. It was clean, comfortable and had almost everything we needed. The neighborhood was quiet and a short walk to the lake. We brought our senior dog with us as well and he really enjoyed himself as well! All around great time. We all agreed that we'd come back and stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janna M.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice home

Overall the home was nice. The location was close to the lake and places to eat. The yard was not maintained very well with lots of dog poop outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2025
We do ask all guests to please pick up after their dog, but some do not, and when it is winter and it gets covered in snow, it is hard to catch it until it is too late.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim b.

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

Wonderful getaway!

The house was cozy and clean, with easy access to the lake. The hot tub was awesome and the house was great for adults, kids, and a pet. We struggled a bit with the TVs, but we enjoyed the time together as a group.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Wonderful house and location!

Beautiful cabin, and amazing location just up the hill from Waterman's Landing. Perfect for an extended family! Great front and back decks, and very clean hot tub. Fully fenced back yard was appreciated by our doggo as well :) The house is well-represented in pictures, and we'd stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chyna V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nice! I do think there were some areas that need a little more TLC in the house. The couches and chairs were dirty looking and didn’t feel clean to sit on. With that said, I wish there was another lounge chaise or couch to sit on because besides the one couch, it was just a variety of uncomfortable chairs to sit on the living room. Overall, the location was great and easy access to the beach, activities etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Lovely cabin

Cabin was spacious and welcoming. Fenced in backyard for dogs to run and play while we sat in the hot tub. Large windows to view the falling snow between the pines. Everything was clean and accessible. Honestly loved it and will consider booking the same place again next time we visit. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael O.

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

Great stay at Firefly Cabin

We had a great time at the cabin. The open kitchen, dining room and living room was great for our family. The hot tub was a fantastic amenity. Master bathroom is a bit tight and the queen bed in the guest room is pretty low to the ground and hard to get in and out of. Floors and bathrooms could have used another once over clean before our stay. A decent amount of the furniture and carpets show extensive wear and tear from previous guests over time. Overall, we quite enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily L.

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

Peaceful Getaway

Great dog friendly home. Great communication from management company. Overall great home. Cons: creaky floors, limited privacy with the front sliding glass door. Would be great if there were curtains or blinds. Some broken/ missing buttons in the hot tub. Pros: dog friendly, peaceful setting, quiet area, provided plenty of clean towels, toiletries Overall great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

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

Perfect Cabin

Firefly cabin was awesome! We all agreed that there are not many rentals we would actually return to but this cabin was the exception. It was clean and well stocked. We loved the location and the natural light. The front & back decks made it feel extra spacious and the hot tub was a huge plus! The enclosed back yard was perfect for our dog. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kristopher K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location but house is in need of a remodel

We had a great trip despite the house having many issues. First, the house smells. It was very noticeable for the first day, and then we got used to it. The doors all creak loudly when you open them, so if you're a light sleeper and someone needs to go to the bathroom, you'll probably wake up. I did. The towel rack in the bathroom had fallen off the wall. All the silverware was worn and tarnished.The property in general is in need of a big remodel. They're making a ton of off of this property, it's a shame they are unwilling to invest even a little. A bit of paint and some new furniture / cabinets / tile would go such a long way. It's an excellent location, but I'd probably try somewhere if possible.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla R.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryl M.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

max r.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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