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Quaint Pet Friendly North Shore Cabin Nestled in the Meadow

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Tahoe City, CA
  • Place, Tahoe City Field Station
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Skylandia Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahoe State Recreation Area
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

2 Single Beds

Other Space 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quaint Pet Friendly North Shore Cabin Nestled in the Meadow

Welcome to your classic "Old Tahoe" retreat! This charming, rustic cabin offers a nostalgic mountain experience with all the essentials. The heart of the home is the cozy living area, featuring a grand rock gas fireplace and a spacious, fully-equipped kitchen perfect for family meals.

Sleeping Arrangements: There are 3 rooms to sleep in, plus a loft with twin beds

Main Floor: Primary bedroom with a Queen bed and attached half-bath.

Upper Floor: Cozy loft with two Twin beds and a second bedroom featuring a Queen bed.

Bonus Room: A dedicated sitting room with a TV—perfect for movie nights or a quiet reading nook, plus a full-sized futon for extra sleeping.

Outdoor Living: > Enjoy the fresh mountain air in the large, fully-fenced yard and sunny deck. With a long driveway providing ample parking and a pet-friendly policy (up to 2 well-mannered dogs), it’s the perfect spot for the whole family.

The Location: > Nestled in Lake Forest, you are steps away from the local bike path, public beaches, playground, and a boat launch. A short 5-minute drive brings you into the heart of Tahoe City for shopping and dining, while world-class skiing at Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows is just a quick trip away.

*This is an older home with no updates. The stairs to the second story are steep.

For your convenience, this home includes a fully equipped kitchen, high-speed Wi-Fi, and an in-unit washer and dryer. We provide all linens and bath towels; most rentals have beach towels for your trips to the lake. Please note that while Tahoe’s mountain breeze and provided fans keep the home comfortable, there is no central A/C. To protect local wildlife, we do not stock pantry staples. Please also be aware that the deck and BBQ may be unavailable during the late fall, winter and early spring months due to snow.

STR # 5337

MAX OCCUPANCY: 6
MAX VEHICLES: 2

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About the area

Tahoe City

Located in Dollar Point, a neighbourhood in Tahoe City, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. 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. Olympic Valley Park and North Shore Parasail are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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What's nearby

  • Tahoe City Field Station - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Burton Creek State Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Burton Creek Nature Preserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Skylandia Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tahoe State Recreation Area - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 25 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gar Woods Grill & Pier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shadyside Lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sierra Surf Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Summit Deck & Grill at Northstar California™ Resort - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪West Shore Market - ‬10 min drive

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. 39 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 58 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Christian T.

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

So cozy and great location, nice backyard for dogs

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madalyne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location walking distance to multiple beaches. Safe and quiet neighborhood with great stargazing! Very cozy fireplace and incredible fenced in yard for 2 yr old and puppy to run around.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marianne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brought my elderly dog for a long weekend, picked location due to nearby beach and bike trail. It is an older cabin as noted with first floor wall heater and space heaters upstairs. Has necessary kitchenware and appliances. But a few things caught my attention that were so inexpensive to improve guest experience, I bought them myself. You’re welcome. There were 6 hangers total for 6-7 guests!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

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

Perfect!

What an awesome stay in this cabin! Great location! Walking distance to the beach. Short drives to tons of activities (shops, restaurants, water sports). The backyard is soooooooo nice. The cabin itself is super charming, clean, and has plenty of room. Cant wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Crystal L.

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

Dog friendly

Great location, back yard perfect for dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Cute cottage

This is a charming place to stay while at Lake Tahoe. Location is convenient to restaurants and shopping and very close to the lake. I loved it for a weekend get away and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lakeside with amazing back yard!

Great spot for traveling with pets. Quiet neighborhood a short walk to the lake and the backyard is absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

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

Tahoe with family

This was our first Tahoe experience and the stay was everything we hoped for. It’s close to everything, and provided a great experience. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber E.

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

Great Location

We had a great long weekend at the cottage - the location was at the end of a street in a friendly neighborhood. The nearby Skylandia Park is within walking distance and it was a huge highlight.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Wonderful pet friendly cabin

Wonderful cabin for family stay. We all loved the beautiful quiet backyard especially our pets. Having kitchen, laundry and a 2nd TV room (upstairs) was so convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Beautiful Lake Forest beaches

The backyard is beautiful for the kids and our small dog. Walking distance to two beaches and the best bakery!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2021
So glad you had a good time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal L.

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

Dog friendly

Perfect location! Walking distance to beach, close to shops and bike trails. Fenced back yard ideal for dogs. This is our go to rental for Lake Tahoe.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice cabin!

Comfortable, quiet, well-equipped. Could use deadbolt lock on back door. Great backyard for dogs!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

william G.

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

Nice cabin for small groups and dogs

We enjoyed our 4 day stay. Cabin is charming and somewhat rustic. Positives are a great backyard and porch for our dog, nice big fireplace (it was cold for August), comfy beds, and good layout. Cabin is a bit dated and dark, so could use some TLC. Would be even better with a better assortment of stemware and utensil's, but overall kitchen had all the amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Perfect location

We had a wonderful 5 day stay here with our dog. The neighborhood is quiet with no traffic and paths to the beach. The proximity to Tahoe city was a huge bonus. Our dog loved the yard and we had a great time sitting in the sun on the deck. The house was cozy and had everything we needed. The management company was very responsive and check in was flawless. Overall a great experience in a beautiful location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2021
So happy you enjoyed your stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ted T.

Great holiday getaway

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: Everything was great and as presented. No issues and everything worked. Nice cabin home. Reliable internet. Nice clean and pet friendly.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Amber B.

Perfect for the pups

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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place was just the cutest little old cabin the back yard was amazing for the dogs and the location was perfect for us the kitchen was pretty stocked with everything I needed for thanksgiving dinner some more paper products (toilet paper paper towels) would have been really great and some cleaning supplies
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Jill N.

Charm and a few challenges

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cottage has charm in its location, knotty pine, and gorgeous fireplace. Needs updates, deeper cleaning, and investment.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Luis Alonzo

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nasty
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janice K.

Great Location and Awesome Yard

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: We had a great time at this home. We loved the lush, fenced back yard, a beautiful setting to come home to after a day spent hiking or at the beach. We also loved the open floor plan for the kitchen, dining and living area, it made preparing meals and socializing so enjoyable. The mattresses in the twin bedroom were super comfy. We also liked the location to the pet friendly beach at Glen Forest. It is in a quiet neighborhood with nice neighbors!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nina B.

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

stairs are a death-trap

Everything was great about the stairs, which are a death trap. They are waaayyy too steep. Some of the stairs move and tilt when you step on them. They are wrapped in old carpet, which is uneven. They tried to put a grip strip on top of the carpet and hammered it in with nails. The nails are uncomfortable to walk on. The grip strip pulled my sock half off, which then tripped me, and I fell. My kid refused to walk on them out of fear. So, there was no way that he could sleep in the bedrooms upstairs and then find his way to the toilet downstairs in the middle of the night. So, we had to take a mattress from upstairs and put it down in the living room for him to sleep on. Other than the stairs, the house was fine but I could not recommend this place and would not stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Tyler C.

My Lake Tahoe experience at the Alef's quaint cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall my experience staying at the Alefs quaint cabin in olde Tahoe charmer was unpleasant and fearful. Arriving to the cabin, the first night walking up the front steps you'll have loose rocks/ gravel which is a huge safety hazard for guest. Walking into the cabin you'll get a sniff of cigarette smoke. Fireplace was non-operable even after being told it was going to be fixed and ready for our stay which was a huge disappointment and poor communication.! Also the cabin had Very lil amenities. Coffee machine was missing basket to pour coffee grains in. The quality of furniture was very worn out!! No central heater upstairs, the small heaters they provided gave no heat till hours after. One of the Rooms had a tiny mirror which made it hard to get ready. Property's location was great. Beach within walking distance. Property was not cleaned, tub had black debris, Shower drainage was also clogged you couldn't shower longer than 5 minutes or else tub would fill up major. On my vacation instead of relaxing I went out of my way and poured Drano gel max but still no fix. property has a nice backyard, but it's was hard to enjoy when there's no patio light. Overall, I think this cabin needs a little bit of loving and caring.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

aditya d.

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

DO NOT BOOK THIS HOUSE!! MOST UNHYGIENIC AND UNPROFESSIONAL HOUSE

Safety - backyard door lock is broken. It doesn’t look from inside. Main bathroom lock is also broken. Stairs are horrible to even walk. Heater only works in living room but no room has heater vent so its not at all livable situation for winter stays. 3 out of 4 Portable heaters stop working after some time. We couldn’t sleep at night at all because it was27 degrees Fahrenheit but heaters in the room were not working. We also didn’t feel safe at night since backyard door lock was broken from inside. This is a major major safety concern and should be taken seriously Towels are extremely dirty. Looks very much used and they are very rough. They are nowhere close to 6 months old. We don’t even feel like using them they are that old and stinky. This is major hygiene concern. How can a host provide unhygienic towels and vrbo allow it? Its beyond disgusting Bedding is very stinky as well. Pillow cases are extremely dirty and doesn’t look washed at all. Pillows are super old. Apart from this toiletries are missing. Body wash is missing. Shampoo conditioners are old. Diffuser in toilet, air fresheners are almost over so owner did not even bother to fill it up. Vrbo support is extremely useless helping with any of these issues. They basically didn’t even bother to raise a case and dismissed. Please don’t book this house or any house on Vrbo if you need good customer support
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Michael B.

Mini Tahoe vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cute, cozy mountain cabin. Enjoyed the back deck having coffee in the a.m. and glass of wine in the evening. Our pups enjoyed the large backyard. Property was easy to find and close to town.Misses; cabin overall could use some T.L.C.The shower did not train properly and could use a good cleaning.Kitchen had ample dinnerware but could use some addition pots and pans baking sheets etc...Dining room table wobbled severely, should probably be repaired. Front entrance steps are crumbling and could use repair.Overall enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Great Stay

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 loved it. It was perfect for our family for the wedding that we attended in Tahoe.
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