Pristine and Exclusive Bear Creek, w/ Private Pond
Winter and Summer.....Escape from it all in this large 5 bedroom, 4 bath cabin in the pristine and exclusive Bear Creek neighborhood, located half a mile mile below Alpine Meadows Ski Resort. This home's modern lay-out boasts two stories of glass windows with views of the slopes in the winter and of our private swimming pond in the summer. Surrounded by open meadows and solitude yet close to everything, this cabin is a reunion/retreat destination like no other. Our home is surrounded by 4 open lots that can never be built on! It feels like you went camping and brought a 5-BR house with you! Our game cupboard contains tons of puzzles and games, and our sunken living-room and open-hearth fire place allow for families and friends to gather effortlessly. In the winter, beat traffic with a one minute drive to the slopes, or cross country ski and make snowmen in the untouched snow off the back deck. If you dare, adventure one mile down the road to our local 'E' ticket sledding hill. Cold temps but low snow year? No problem. Bear Creek's pond transforms into a private old-fashioned skating pond. Bring some skates, ear-muffs, and your hockey stick and enjoy skating with no driving, nor admission price! In summer, stroll out on to the deck and find yourself steps away from our private swimming pond with its' own sandy beach, Huck-Finn style rafts, and 'rock islands' to sunbathe on. You may never want to leave, but if you do the famous Five-Lakes trail-head is across the street, as are some of Tahoe's famous mountain bike trails. Two miles down the road find fine-dining at the River Ranch, Tahoe's best horseback riding stables, rafting on the Truckee River, and the world's most beautiful bike path- which runs along the Truckee River for 12 miles and leads you to beautiful Lake Tahoe and Tahoe City. Winter or Summer, this cabin gives you access to the best that Tahoe has to offer. It is the perfect cabin for a single-family retreat or a large group get-away. The lay-out of our home allows for private and communal activities to happen at the same time. You can play hard, or relax, connect or disconnect, your choice. Whether you are looking for adventure or solitude this house has it all. Cancelation Policy: Cancel 90 days prior to your arrival for a full refund, less a $50 cancellation fee. If you cancel less than 90 days prior to your arrival, we will open up the dates and make them available for others to book, if we are able to rebook those dates, we will refund you the rebooked amount, less a 10% rebooking fee. We can usually rebook dates, but we still recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance. Keywords: 5 Bedroom, Alpine Meadows, Lake Tahoe, Views, Pond, Hiking, River Ranch, 5 Lakes, Bear Creek, Squaw Valley, Retreat, Family, Snow, Skiing, Swimming, Biking
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Leave used beds unmade but not striped. Wash as many loads of towels as you can and transfer your last load into the dryer before leaving.
Replenish firewood. Close the fireplace damper. Return all furniture and household effects to their original locations.
Close blinds, interior doors, windows, replace keys and lock exterior doors.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Olympic Valley
Olympic Valley 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 Donner Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at North Tahoe Regional Park or Tahoe Donner Tennis Center.
Roundhouse Express Ski Lift - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Hot Wheels Ski Lift - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Palisades Tahoe - 15 min drive - 11.8 km
Northstar California Resort - 38 min drive - 44.2 km
Getting around
Truckee Station - 19 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Gold Coast Complex - 28 min drive
Starbucks at Gold Coast Lodge - 29 min drive
KT Base Bar - 13 min drive
Coffeebar - 11 min drive
The Arc - 29 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Pristine and Exclusive Bear Creek, w/ Private Pond pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Pristine and Exclusive Bear Creek, w/ Private Pond?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pristine and Exclusive Bear Creek, w/ Private Pond on 5 June 2026 start from AU$1,244, 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 Pristine and Exclusive Bear Creek, w/ Private Pond?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pristine and Exclusive Bear Creek, w/ Private Pond?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pristine and Exclusive Bear Creek, w/ Private Pond?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Pristine and Exclusive Bear Creek, w/ Private Pond located?
Situated in Olympic Valley, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tahoe National Forest and Hot Wheels Chair. Roundhouse Express Ski Lift and Scott Ski Lift are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our stay was nothing short of excellent. We traveled with a mix of friends and family and our two little girls, and this property accommodated us beautifully. It was impeccably clean, and it really felt like the hosts thought of everything to ensure we had what we needed. They were so kind and accommodating from start to finish. We highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a wonderful place to stay!
We stayed here for a weekend trip with friends and this home exceeded our expectations. The home was cozy but spacious for all of our friends, and the location and view was great. The host was responsive and friendly. We would definitely stay here again.
The conversation pit was fantastic. Waking up and having the bright sun come through the windows as you drink a hot cup of coffee, brings you back to a more simple time.If you want a place where you can really connect with friends, this is your house!
Host was great very attentive The only issue was the seating arrangement in the family roomBuilt in couch very uncomfortable chairs not comfortable No tv in that roomMy suggestion remove built in wall couch for a more comfortable modern couch
We had a great stay here. Easy to get to and from the Alpine Base as we had kids/parents skiing at different times of the day. Great family room to hang out in and a good backyard to playing in the snow. We'd absolutely stay again!
The property is exactly as shown in the pictures. The size of it, and the amenities that were provided was perfect. It was our first time to Lake Tahoe and we joyed it immensely.
While a little dated this house has a fantastic layout and mid century charm. The location is ideal for access to Alpine Meadows and for evening dog walks around the quiet neighborhood. We loved it.
Ben H.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anisha D.
5 Oct 2018
Lovely Experience!
My group and I had a great experience with Gretchen–she was extremely helpful and amenable, the property was great, and we had a wonderful time!
This home is great. The location to Alpine is impeccable. The free, on-demand shuttle service makes it even better/more convenient. There were plenty of board games as well as poker chips, which kept us occupied after a day of skiing. Beds were comfortable and plenty of fresh linens/towels for a 5 night stay. Would stay here again!
This was a perfect vacation home. The swimming pond and little park area were hits with the whole family. The house was super great… completely stocked! We just had to bring our food (but spices and many condiments were stocked already). Lots of space for meals, games, and plenty of beds! We had the best time 🤗❤️
It’s so close to the slopes, we were there in no time. We could come to the cabin for lunch and back . Hot water heating and kitchen well stocked. Lots of board games to play . Lovely for family !
A warm and inviting family cabin, 4 minutes away from Alpine Meadows. Great kitchen, with everything you need to make good family meals. Beautiful winoows looking out on the mountains. A stream rushing by right next door. Truly a special place!
Spacious, well stocked, comfortable home. Wonderful neighborhood for walks. Beautiful views of the mountains. And so easy to go back and forth to Alpine Meadows for skiing. We love home cooked food, and the kitchen has everything you need to make meals for a large group. My lasagne was a bit hit this year! :) Our favorite place to stay in Tahoe.
A spacious, comfortable home with a super well-equipped kitchen. There was room for several people to prepare food at one time while still being able to socialize with others sitting at the dining table. Close drive to town and activities. The sounds of the rushing snow melt was healing. We would highly recommend
Great location. Grandkids loved the private pond for swimming and paddling on the rafts. Very clean. Kitchen had all necessities. Wish there were screens on the doors so we could keep bugs out but enjoy the breeze on hot days. Living room furniture is not comfortable. Perhaps another umbrella and comfortable outdoor furniture would fix that issue.
Our multi generational family spent two weeks at the Ross’s home and it was ideal! Large enough for everyone to have their own room and privacy, and a perfect gathering spot in the cozy living room with a warm fire. We also spent a lot of time in the well stocked kitchen cooking holiday meals and treats and sharing the meals around the large dining room table.
The house is close to the mountain for skiing and the neighborhood is perfect for walks. There are also beautiful snow shoeing trails close by.
We all felt very much “at home” and hope to return again for another holiday gathering in beautiful Alpine Meadows and the cozy Ross home.
We had the privilege of booking this wonderful accommodation that slept 14 very comfortably for a weekend birthday trip that was one for the books. Lauren was communicative and thorough from the moment we booked even until after the booking to work with us in returning forgotten items. She was so kind and informative and her space was so warm and inviting. It was modern and had all the necessities for a retreat in the mountains. Would happily book again in the future and would recommend this to anyone interested.
We were 2 grandparents, 4 adult children, and 4 grandchildren. This was everyone's favorite house in the 11 summers we have gone to Lake Tahoe. The neighborhood is a gorgeous place to walk, with incredibly beautiful houses and a lovely creek and waterfall. The house is not super updated but very roomy and comfy in the kind of way where you aren't afraid the kids are going to ruin something! The kitchen has all kinds of equipment, plenty of pots and pans, even blender and food processor. Deck was very nice and has view of the private HOA pond.
The pond was the best part of all, just steps away from the house --- so lovely, surrounded by trees, very peaceful, and the children had so much fun with the Huck Finn rafts.
House is also near to stables where the grandkids had fun riding horses and ponies. We also went on the aerial tram at Palisades, and the roller skating and snow up there was a big hit. Initially I was afraid house would be too far away from other places we wanted to go....Not at all! Took only about 10 minutes to go to the market in Tahoe City --- and our trips to Meeks Bay seemed to take only tiny bit longer than we stayed south of Tahoe City in the past. We look forward very much to coming back.
Great spot for a group trip. 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms was really nice. It was also very nicely stocked in the kitchen. They had everything you could want to cook with.
Great home, clean, with many beds. Only a 2 minute drive to alpine meadows and 15 minutes from the Squaw Valley base. Plenty of wood provided for fires.
We had a great trip. The property was very close to the Alpine Meadows and Palisades ski resorts. It was clean and welcoming. We loved playing bumper pool- what a pleasant surprise. Would love to stay here again!
This house really felt like a home! We have come to this valley many times over the past ten years, and this was our favorite place - the kitchen was great, well stocked with utensils and spices and such, the fireplace was great for evening relaxing, and Lauren was very helpful when we got snowed in. The only downside was the lack of a garage (we received about 10 feet of snow the week we were there).
Bill K.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
About the host
Hosted by Gretchen \"Gia\" Bach
Tahoe is where we go to re-new the spirit and bond with nature, friends and family.
Why they chose this property
Bear Creek has NO traffic and our home is surrounded by 4 open lots that can never be built on. It feels like you went camping and brought a 5-BR house with you!
What makes this property unique
The lay-out of our home allows for private and communal activities to happen at the same time. You can play hard, or relax, connect or disconnect, your choice.