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Classic Carnelian Bay Log Cabin in Lake Tahoe

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Charming cabin-style home with private decks, surrounded by tall pine trees, offering a peaceful and scenic mountain retreat.
Comfortable living room with plush sofa, TV, coffee table, and large window overlooking greenery, offering a warm and relaxing space.
Open-plan dining and living area with wood accents, dining table for gatherings, cozy sofa, and bright natural light—ideal for relaxing together.
Inviting living room with comfortable seating, wood-paneled walls, bookshelf, and warm accents—ideal for relaxing or spending time together.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by a black railing, set in a forested area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Agate Bay
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Carnelian Bay, CA
  • Place, Agate Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Carnelian Woods
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Classic Carnelian Bay Log Cabin in Lake Tahoe

Summary:

This cozy log cabin is your perfect North Lake Tahoe getaway in the beautiful neighborhood of Agate Bay! Blocks from the beach, close to many ski resorts, Tahoe City and Kings Beach! A lovely town to visit anytime of year.



The Space:

The two-level log cabin in Carnelian Bay is a great place to stay while you enjoy North Lake Tahoe! No matter which time of year you visit, there are many nearby activities to enjoy!



After a day of activities, relax in the warm living room or family room with cable TV for your entertainment pleasure, or play a board game, mah joong or start a puzzle. Feeling like cooking a home cooked meal? The kitchen is fully stocked with essential cookware and dishware.



All 4 bedrooms are on the upper level, about 12 steps up. In the master bedroom is a queen bed. The second bedroom has a queen bed and a single. In the third bedroom are two sets of bunk beds. The smaller fourth bedroom has one set of bunk beds. The cabin can sleep up to 8 people. You're going to love it here!



Guest Access:

Entire Cabin



The Neighborhood:

Agate Bay is a quiet, walkable Carnelian Bay neighborhood ideal for walking, hiking, and biking. Just a short distance away is National Forest access with trails that connect to the Tahoe Rim Trail and scenic spots like Brockway Summit with panoramic lake views.



In the summer, enjoy Lake Tahoe beaches just minutes away. Patton Beach is only a quarter mile from the home, with Tahoe Vista Recreation Area and Kings Beach less than 10 minutes away. Family fun is nearby at Magic Carpet Golf, and Old Brockway Golf Course is also close for a classic round.



In winter, the location offers easy access to top ski resorts including Northstar, Palisades Tahoe, Homewood, and Diamond Peak, along with snowshoeing, ice skating, snowboarding, and more.



Tahoe City is a 20-minute drive away, offering restaurants, shops, galleries, and lakeside attractions



Getting Around:

Closest highways are 28 and 267. Visiting in the winter? Most ski resorts are within 20 - 30 minutes away. You have many choices of top resorts for winter activities! The casinos at Stateline are also within 15 minutes away too.



Other Things to Note:

Parking for 4 cars in the driveway.



Please Note: A processing fee applies to all reservations. This fee is non-refundable in the event of a cancellation, regardless of the timing or reason for the cancellation. We encourage guests to review all reservation details carefully before booking.



Interaction with Guests:

I enjoy traveling the world and am not always available - so to help manage my guests and property, I use MyVRHost Vacation Rental Management!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties, events or gatherings permitted. Must be 25 years of age to rent. Only guests on original reservation permitted. Quiet Hours are...

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4266260
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Carnelian Bay

Located in Carnelian Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. 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 Kings Beach State Recreation Area and Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park. North Shore Parasail and Kings Beach Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Carnelian Bay, CA

What's nearby

  • Agate Bay - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • beach near Carnelian Woods - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 20 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park - 21 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 30 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 22 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lodge at Big Springs - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Gar Woods Grill & Pier - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Summit Deck & Grill at Northstar California™ Resort - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Whitecaps Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪White Rabbit Eatery - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Carnelian Bay Log Cabin in Lake Tahoe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Classic Carnelian Bay Log Cabin in Lake Tahoe?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Classic Carnelian Bay Log Cabin in Lake Tahoe?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Carnelian Bay Log Cabin in Lake Tahoe?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Classic Carnelian Bay Log Cabin in Lake Tahoe located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Agate Bay and within 3 miles (5 km) of North Tahoe Marina and Moon Dunes Beach. Brockway Summit and Old Brockway Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 27 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theodore L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was super responsive, easy check in, nice lodgey feel, a bit old and had some bugs and droppings
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paxton S.

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

Great stay!

Very nice, clean house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin C.

Great overall experience!

The place location was perfect. Host was very friendly, great communicator.. The house was just as advertised and the neighborhood was very nice! Great overall experience! Would like to stay here again!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

brad J.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Terrible

No clean enough Issues with the door Heat issues Bathroom missing fun
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Communication
Good: clean, nice neighborhood, and near shops and restaurants. Property management is responsive via email. So so: beds and furnishings are on the older side. Mattresses need replacing. Picnic table shown in patio photo is not there. Bad: 1/2 roll toilet paper, no toiletries, and no laundry/dishwasher detergent. Dish soap was watered down. Should state BYO in ad. Property management team states will cancel your reservation if you do not provide ID & respond to their survey within a week of reserving. Should also be stated at time of reservation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Miriam B.

Adequate Tahoe rental

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than 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: This house had the basics (heat works well) and was as described online- but was not terribly clean (we stumbled across dirty socks & trash left by previous renters) and the driveway had not been cleared after a previous snow, leaving it very icy & treacherous. I called the rental company to let them know that they are not getting their money's worth from their driveway-clearing & cleaning services, they asked for pictures which I sent....with a "thanks for the feedback" in return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Hi Miriam, Thank you again for your comments. We have addressed the cleanliness issues with our cleaning team in order to reinforce the standards we, and our guests, expect. We are in constant communication with the snow removal company to try and get our home cleared as soon as possible, and comments from our guests are very valuable to gauge whether or not we are getting our "money's worth" from the company. Of course, with the constant snowfall, the snow can be cleared, and it will be in need of being cleared again in an hour. We hope to do better on your next visit.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Shellisa W.

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

Would not stay here again

After staying at this cabin with my family of 5 I was very shocked that it received such great ratings. The location and sleeping arrangements were fantastic for our family. Unfortunately, the positive comments stop there. The cabin was filthy. Upon our arrival our seven year old found toys on the floor by the couch. Our 13 year old found multiple makeup items in the bedroom. The carpet and kitchen flooring was disgusting. The bedding looked like it had not been washed in years. I could go on about the cleanliness but you get the picture. Our family has stayed at many VRBO"s and has never experienced a place that is not stocked. We had 5 towels, 1 wash cloth, 1 kitchen towel, & 1/2 roll of paper towels left out for us. No spices, no salt or pepper to cook with. We had to purchase spices, paper towels, oil to cook with, among other items that are usually in a VRBO. Due to these issues we would definitely not recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Enrique

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Coming home after what was supposed to be a snowy getaway was a relief. My first and last experience with Vrbo was filled with frustration. The issues started before our arrival. I filled out multiple forms, confirmed there would be no parties, and ensured the cabin would be ready by the promised 3 PM check-in. The day before, I requested contact details for assistance but received a delayed response minutes before check-in time. The number provided led to a hotline no one answered. After battling traffic, we arrived to find a cleaning crew that wasn’t aware of the booking. They began cleaning at 2:51 PM. We requested to enter due to the cold, and they allowed us to sit inside while they cleaned, finishing around 4 PM, an hour past the promised check-in time. I reached out to Vrbo for compensation, requesting a late check-out. Their responses were vague apologies without addressing the issue. Attempts to escalate the matter were unsuccessful—no follow-up calls, no compensation. The house itself was disappointing. The heating only worked on the first floor, leaving the upstairs freezing. The bathroom door upstairs couldn’t be opened from the inside. Vrbo’s customer service offered apologies but no solutions. The whole experience highlighted poor management and communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

robindeep s.

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😘😍😍😍😍

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: 😘❤️😘😍😍❤️😘😘❤️❤️😘😍😍❤️😘😘❤️❤️😂😍❤️💯💯💯💯😘😍❤️❤️😘😘😘💯
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Thank you so much for the 5-Star feedback Robin! These emojis and stars made us feel that you enjoyed your stay and we are really glad to know that. We hope to host you again in the future!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Kathy C.

Carnelian Bay Cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. 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: I hate to complain, but we arrived a little after check in time (3:00) & beds had not been changed, dirty towels in washer, crumbs on floor, dishes in dishwasher, etc. Obviously cabin not cleaned. Contacted host & he sent housekeepers. Three showed up & did not speak English. They brought clean towels & paper products & then were going to leave. Told them beds needed changing. They went upstairs & changed bunk beds & said all beds were done. After they left I went upstairs & lifted quilt on queen beds, sheets were all balled up at foot of bed under quilt. NOT changed. They only straightened quilt. I refuse to sleep in beds not changed from previous guests. Contacted host again & he sent another housekeeper. She did a better job, but after seeing first housekeepers cleaning(?) I never felt place was covid compliant. I went to Safeway & bought Lysol wipes & wiped down everything myself. Wasted first day. I told Host I feel we should receive a partial refund. He said he would review request once reservation completed. So far nothing. Otherwise, Cabin was spacious, neighborhood was quiet & Host was quick to respond. Would not recommend to friends.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tahoe cabin

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: Beautiful cabin close to the lake. Roomy with all of the accommodations
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
It was our pleasuring hosting you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rave T.

We wish we could have stayed longer

All I can say is, We LOVED IT. We took our family here for a few nights and were completely blown away with our experience. This place was very family oriented, which we appreciated so much! ! The house was sparkling and decorated beautifully. AND THE BEDS!! They were like sleeping on a cloud. The location of the home was perfect. We were not ready to leave and will definitely be staying here again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liza M.

Outstanding experience in the tahoe

Definitely stay here if you're up for Lake tahoe's superb experience. The place is super clean and very comfy. Jason made sure we had everything we needed and check in and out were a breeze.It was super quiet and absolutely relaxing.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Memorial Day Weekend

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: Very responsive/polite/responsible owner. In a very quiet neighborhood close to the lake, casinos, restaurants, and trails. Great overall experience! Thank you so much for sharing your cabin with us.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Thank you for staying with us, Andres! We appreciate your kind words and recommendations. We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D.

Outstanding management , Great place, Recommended.

Our group enjoyed staying at Jason's house for our 4 days in spring. The house is spacious, clean and very comfortable. We have young kids and it was good for them too - . It’s in a quiet neighborhood. Jason is a wonderful host, responded immediately and made sure everything was OK. We’d love to stay there again when visiting our friends.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia B.

Unforgettable trip

I could not have asked for a better view and location. This home made my trip unforgettable. You will be making a mistake by not staying here. It is more breathtaking than you could possibly imagine. The best view of this magical and unforgettable place could be yours!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed, and Will definitely return

This cabin is in an awesome neighborhood that we enjoyed taking short walks in. It was close to the lake and a perfect location to travel either way around the lake for exploring new spots via car. Overall we really enjoyed our stay,
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Minnie H.

Such a memorable stay

We all enjoyed the great scenery and were very appreciated of the stocked kitchen with all the needed utensils. We had a memorable time and are very grateful.Ample parking and easy to find. There's lots of board games. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rave T.

An absolutely lovely place!

There are several reasons while we especially liked this property. First, the location is great. It's a very quiet neighborhood, wide streets, almost no traffic. Yet, it's close to almost anywhere you need to go. The beach is only about a 7-minute walk, and it's a beautiful area for walking or biking. The house itself is comfortable and well equipped with cooking/eating utensils, bedding, towels, and furniture. We found the beds to comfortable and we all slept well. A big plus for us was the supply of games on the shelves in the living room.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Garrett F.

Loved this place, can't wait to come back

Our host was extremely responsive to some questions I had and his place was great. Tons of room, loved the deck out back with a barbeque(including coals and lighter fluid!). Definitely an excellent value and highly recommended if you are looking for a place that is more tranquil than South Shore. If you are looking to try paddle boarding, I definitely recommend Watermans Landing(Also great Pannini sandwiches!) which was a 2 minute bike ride down the hill. This is another great perk of this Cabin, it's really close to the lake.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bentley S.

Lovely place for our short trip!

We had a wonderful time using this home as a hub for our quick trip! A nice stroll got us to the lake and we could wander more from there.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Clint F.

We really enjoyed our stay!

We really enjoyed our stay despite rainy weather. There were lots of board games and when the rain let up there were trails at the end of the road to hike on. The kitchen had everything we needed and the gas freestanding fire place warmed the whole house making it cozy. Great place for a family with children! Beautiful surroundings and an 80's throwback feel to everything in the cabin down to the VHS tapes :). We'll be back! The host was easy with communication and entry instructions! PS. To a previous reviewer of this place, turn the water heater on when you get there like the instructions on the refrigerator say and you'll have plenty of hot water ;).
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Chels M.

We loved the house

Our host was super organised and had a great little app that we downloaded that told us all about the property. We loved the house, it was cute and cozy and very comfortable.
Archival

8/10 Good

Lee H.

Great rustic cabin - we love tahoe!

Couple of issues at check-in, but we had an okay stay. The cabin would be great for a large college party as it offers a lot of beds but it is not comfortable for a family with kids under ten. Linens on the bunk beds were a little on the older side, but added to the charm of the place. On the bright side, WiFi worked well on multiple devices at the same time and we had a great time adventuring around Tahoe
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Chandler M.

Beautiful place and location

Great large house with four separate bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and a family room. It was also a great location. It was nice to have all the amenities of home (kitchen, washer, dryer). The house was clean and comfortable. I would definitely stay there again.

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