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Shining Shire
Winter 2023
Winter 2023
Living room
Movie room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6211.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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South Lake Tahoe, California
  • Lake Tahoe Golf Course
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Fallen Leaf Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Heavenly Gondola
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Shining Shire - Sauna, steam shower, very cool!

Summary:
Shining Shire
3 bedrooms
Maximum occupancy is 6
Maximum parking allowed is 2
County quiet hours are observed from 10pm - 8am.
Occupancy is limited during quiet hours.
VHR Permit #: 073268
TOT #: T62971

The Space:
HIGHLIGHTS
Unique owner-built home
Pet friendly! - Bring your fur babies!
Sauna and steam shower
Card table
EV charger in garage
*Right now the projector in the downstairs movie area is not working. A previous guest messed with the cords. All other TVs work great though. Apologies on this! :)

HOME NOTES
- The driveway is steep and gets very icy in the Winter so this home is best rented by folks with 4WD AND snow tires. All weather is not the same as snow tires.
- Projector is hard to operate sometimes and requires someone with slight tech experience so we don’t guarantee it’s availability.
- Backyard is semi-fenced. Good for small dogs but large dogs will jump the fence so keep an eye on your pups at all times.
- Pet rules: 2 dogs max, must pick up all dog poop, cannot leave pet home alone unless crated, keep dogs leashed when outside and keep pets off furniture and bedding.

PET FEE
There is a $35/day pet fee per dog. 2 dogs max. Please contact as after you book to pay this fee. Thank you!

PET RULES
1. 2 Dogs max - unless otherwise approved.
2. Must pick up all poop or there may be a clean up charge.
3. Do not leave pet unattended unless in a crate (this is when damage happens).
4. Keep dogs leashed while on walks in the neighborhood.
5. Keep pets off furniture and bedding or there may be a pet hair removal charge.
6. Please do your best to wipe your pets paws when they come inside to avoid carpet stains.
**You are responsible for any and all pet related damage including carpet cleans and door scratch repair.

TAHOE RENTAL ORDINANCE
The following laws were set forth by the county and apply to every home in Tahoe. They were put in place to keep Lake Tahoe an enjoyable and safe place to visit for years to come! :)
1. 10pm - 8am is the county quiet time for all rentals.
2. Trash cannot be left outside and must go into the bear box.
3. We cannot host extra people or allow parties.
4. We cannot accomodate extra cars, parking on the street or dirt.
PLEASE NOTE: Neighbors may alert the police who will issue fines to guests found to be in violation. In order to protect this owner’s permit, we reserve the right to ask guests to leave if this happens.
6. The number of overnight occupants shall not exceed two persons per permitted bedroom. Children six years of age or older are counted towards the occupancy limits.

Thank you and happy travels!

Interaction with Guests:
You will check in by going right to the home using our keyless entry system. Your door code is the last 4 digits of your booking phone number followed by the check mark button that will activate at 4pm. Make sure to pull the door toward you when you put the code in to ensure the deadbolt is aligned. We have a 24 hour customer care team and a local team available during business hours.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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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
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

South Lake Tahoe

Country Club Estates, a neighbourhood in South Lake Tahoe, is home to this holiday home. Heavenly Ski Resort and Heavenly Gondola are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Emerald Bay State Park and Lakeside Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena or Tahoe Blue Event Center.
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South Lake Tahoe, California

What's nearby

  • Lake Tahoe Golf Course - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pope Beach - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Fallen Leaf Lake - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Heavenly Gondola - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Lakeside Beach - 18 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Verde Mexican Rotisserie - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cuppa Tahoe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Good Bakery Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shining Shire - Sauna, steam shower, very cool! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Shining Shire - Sauna, steam shower, very cool! located?

Located in Country Club Estates, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Tahoe Golf Course and Lake Valley State Recreation Area. Washoe Meadows State Park and Tahoe Paradise Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pristina Z.

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

Made our short trip to the snow special!

Clean house that has been thoughtfully built and decorated- good for a family or intimate friends trip! Went with our friends, their two kids (3 and 2 y/o) and our two dogs. Didn’t even need to go somewhere to play in the snow- lots of options in the front and side yard. We used the grill and had a nice staycation. All amenities were as stated and the kids enjoyed the toys the rental provided! After a day in the snow.. it was nice to curl up by the fire and warm up. One tip.. if going with kids or older dogs who can’t be around stairs, bring two sets of barrier /baby gate that’s about 3 feet wide to block off the stairs, as it’s a 3 level house.Hope to stay again! Thank you ;)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hollie R.

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

Private and clean

Wonderful stay with everything we needed. Sauna was a nice perk. Home was clean and private.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva V.

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

Wonderful Chalet

The chalet's location is excellent, and the property itself is wonderful. It was impeccably clean, with everything provided for a comfortable stay. We encountered a minor issue with a kitchen appliance, but it was resolved within hours.The property is well maintained, and we highly recommend it to anyone seeking a fantastic place to stay. 5 stars!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica H.

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

Beautiful property with unique amenities!

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Shining Shire with just a few recommendations for improvement. On the plus side this is a great house for adults and teens with a poker table, x-box, many board games, and a varied movie library. Although the listing says the projector wasn't working we found that it did work and enjoyed movies in the evening after a game of poker and board games. We also enjoyed the extras like the Sauna, Bidet, Towel Warmer and Steam Shower. The location is great for riding bikes, getting to the best of Tahoe within 10-15 minutes, and we even spent an afternoon at the nearby Upper Truckee River. There is enough parking for vehicles. Areas of Improvement: 1. It is a pet friendly home, which we appreciated, bringing our dog, but there was an old urine odor in some of the sitting areas. This was reported to the management and they said they would notify the caretakers. 2. The coffee pot is very small. You might want to bring your own if you have more than two coffee drinkers. 3. We couldn’t find pot holders and there were some remotes that didn’t have working batteries. There is no air conditioning, which is common for Tahoe homes. This is more of information for future renters than recommendation for improvement. The men in our group were hot at night even with fans. If you run hot you might want to be aware. Finally be aware that there are three levels to this home with wooden stairs. It is not a good booking for anyone with mobility issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

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

Great time!

We loved the cabin! It was beautiful and very modern. We would love to come back soon!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert k.

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

Spring break family ski trip/Blizzard 6-10 foot of fresh snow

Very nice well-equipped home in Lake Tahoe subdivision. Lots of snow, no snow clearance service during our visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hyungchul J.

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

Great

It was our 2nd stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Great house!

We so enjoyed our stay! House is clean, incredibly well stocked with every appliance and cooking device you could imagine, great dishes/glasses/literally everything you would need in the kitchen. Well designed home, bright and comfortable. I would probably say not the best house for small children or elderly due to steep stairs, but perfect for older kids/adults/dogs! Thank you for a great stay, we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monique L.

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

Great place!

Location was perfect and the house was well stocked and enjoyable! We would come back for sure 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

Wonderful trip to the mountains

Lovely, modern home -- great for a family of four (including lots of board games!)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

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

Amazing get away

Beautiful wooded location with great open layout
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Altansukh T.

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

Good service

Good service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

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

Driveway Issues

The only issue we had with this property was the ice on the driveway when we arrived, which rendered the driveway inoperable. We spent about an hour chipping away at the ice so that we could drive on it to get into the garage and unload our all wheel drive vehicle. We let the management company know what was going on, and within an hour a young man came to the property and poured rock salt like stuff on the driveway, which probably prevented additional ice issues overnight. However, the property manager (Lana) was awesome, as she went out of her way to make sure all of the ice was removed the next day, and we never had another issue with the driveway. Much gratitude to Lana for her efforts--she was a real pro and an pleasure to deal with!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Great

The house was beautiful and in a great location. Only thing to be that was a bit of an “issue” for us was the 2 flights of stairs, especially with a 2 year old running around. More of a personal issue, but we just needed to keep an extra eye out for our daughter making sure she wasn’t climbing up and down so she wouldn’t fall. Just an FYI for people with little kids. Overall though, it was an amazing stay, would definitely love to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl N.

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

Relaxing weekend stay

Our family had a great stay. We cooked, played games and had wonderful conversations. It was also a great location. We also enjoyed the modern accommodations like the sauna. I just wish the beds were a little bit more comfortable. We all felt that the mattress was sagging. Overall it’s a wonderful home! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

David A.

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

The Modern Cabin

We arrived to find a lot of snow after the big storm, the road “ pebble beach” wasn’t in good shape and if you didn’t have 4wd you weren’t getting in there period. Fed ex truck was stuck for more than 4 hours blocking one direction of the road. The house was clean and the kitchen was very well stocked with everything you need, the only thing in the kitchen is that there is no pantry space to put your things away and all cupboard were full of things including 2 full drawers of pet stuff. Overall it was nice, might be a bit to modern when it came to bathrooms etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Pet friendly luxury cabin

The property was clean and family friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin F.

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

A very Happy Thanksgiving

The property was exceptional and was the perfect place for our Thanksgiving holiday week. Our teens loved having their own area to play games and watch movies, while mom and dad enjoyed plenty of privacy, an occasional steam, and LOTS of cooking in the well-appointed kitchen. We made bread with the breadmaker, smoothies with the blender, waffles with the waffle maker, a big turkey in the oven and even some ice cream with the provided ice cream maker. We also enjoyed watching the wildlife outside the big windows, including a wily coyote and a smaller bear that cruised the back fence one day... Thank you to the owners for opening their home and sharing all the wonderful amenities. We hope to be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brady M.

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

Nice interior finishes & close to bike path

Loved the fact that we could walk/ride down the street, cross over 50 and get onto the beutiful bike path that heads over and down Sawmill Rd to South Lake. Also, the neighborhood is nice for walking the dogs (recommend going up to Skyline) and pretty darn quiet. The stairs at the house do suck, but everything else makes up for them so don't sweat it too much. Also, the Truckee river is about a 10 minute walk from the house so it was great for swimming the dogs in the hot summer weather!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marianne Joyce N.

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

Great place to stay in Tahoe!

This house is just so beautiful! Overall it was a great place to stay. Every area of the house felt very homey. My nephews and nieces (ages 5 & up) enjoyed the movie room very much, it's very cozy and you'll immediately feel at home. Also loved the fact that there were board games for the kids, and nice hyper surround system for playing background music. Loved the high ceiling feature too! No issues with our stay, did not have to contact property management. I guess if anything, just a deep clean of the house is needed for some dusty beams and kitchen fan. Other than that, we'd love to be back next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Romeo S.

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

Loved the Cabin Vibe

When searching properties for our week-long stay in Lake Tahoe we didn't want to feel like we were staying in a house, but rather that we were staying in a cabin in the woods. This property hit the spot, albeit a luxurious cabin in the woods. True, there was some dust but it could mainly only be seen from the third floor bedroom loft as the dust was on top of the higher beams. The furniture is no longer new but shows the expected wear from being lived in by various visitors over the years. Still, much better than can be expected. When we arrived a worker was just leaving and alerted us that the lights in the third-floor bedroom loft were not working. They weren't. But the accompanying bathroom lights worked and the lights from the adjacent vaulted living area provided enough light for us to get through that first night. The worker returned the next day while we were out and fixed the problem so, not a big deal. The dishwasher also did not work that first night and we called in to report it. The next day a crew arrived to remove the old dishwasher and replace it with a brand new one. We had read in a previous review that the dishwasher was broken so I'm sure this new one was ordered a while ago. We're glad the new one was installed just in time for us to use it while we were there. The BBQ out on the deck worked just fine. It's actually newer than the gas-powered old one I've used at home for many years. The only other thing I should note is that there are so many remote controls around the electronics that it was difficult figuring out how things worked. Other than that, our family of six adults enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. It served as an excellent home base as we travelled to and from our scheduled daily activities and proved to be quiet and peaceful retreat as we decompressed in the evenings. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Michael M.

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

Horrible many critical items were broken and unusable .

Broken dishwasher, dryer, BBQ, Sauna and 3of 4 bikes unusable. Called property manager on few separate occasions and still have not received a call back. Way over priced and a very unkept home which was ridiculous. Stay away
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Paul W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Very good overall, only slight room for improvement

Well located - short distances from Heavenly, South Lake Tahoe and many good places to eat, drink and have some fun. Property itself was overall a good choice - we were 4 adults and two children (8 and 4). We had some minor nit picks on cleanliness. It was actually fine in most of the major areas but my own feeling was the property overall could do with a good deep clean (some mold on bathroom shower curtain, lot of dust on the beams, outdoor grill was pretty dirty and we avoided using it). Kitchen, bathrooms and living areas were all fine. Property is in a really nice wooded neighborhood and bears roam around the area - we saw a mama and her 3 cubs one day just sauntering around! No contact with property manager as we had no issues to raise - I would recommend this as a good family place to stay. Lots of games provided and the downstairs movie theater had a big selection of movies to watch. Overall we were very pleased with our choice!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

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