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Royal Zen Tahoe

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Living area
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10465 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Northstar California Resort
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 4

Downstairs Bathroom 5

Downstairs Master Bathroom 1

Upstairs master Bathroom 3

Upstairs Master Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Royal Zen Tahoe

Welcome to Royal Zen!
This home is not your typical Tahoe cabin, and emanates cozy home living rather than a stale rental. The interior design is unique and it is recently redecorated and remodeled with custom and antique furniture imported from Bali.
Look no further, this house has it all for you family or large groupl!!
Located on 3 acres at the end of a quiet and private a cul de sac, this home is luxury and modern mountain living at it's finest! Custom built, this gorgeous property offers clean lines and upscale details. Highlights include serene wooded views from the floor to ceiling windows, beautiful caramel colored concrete flooring and an open floor plan with private nooks throughout the home. This home's unique layout offers plenty of open gathering space as well as private secluded areas which is perfect for a large family or a few families to share. With nearly 5000 sq ft of living space and 1000 sq ft of patio this house is great for family reunions, holidays or just a private retreat.

2021 Upgrade: New Kitchen Remodel ...Beautiful Quartz countertops, 2 new dishwashers, new sinks and faucets.
The details are below:
Downstairs:
-Large open great room w/floor to ceiling windows and comfortable seating for many
-Gas fireplace, and flat screen tv built in a custom steel and teak art wall
-Gourmet kitchen with huge island
- Dining Table to seat 12, island seats 5-6
- Easy access King bedroom w/private bath
-1/2 bath off the kitchen
-2-3 car garage, flat driveway
-Hot tub and 1000 sq.ft. backyard seating area/patio surrounded by pine trees

Upstairs:
-Stairs lead to open hallway and lofts
-Loft sitting area and large balcony with sunset views
-Master king bedroom w/private balcony and walk in closet
-Master bath w/stand up shower, double sinks and jetted tub
-2 Bedrooms each with Queen Beds
-Shared bathroom w/double sinks, separate WC and separate bathtub/shower combo
-Second Master/ 4th bedroom with a King Bed and walk in closet and full bath
-Third Master/5 bedroom with a King Bed and full bath located on main floor with access to hut tub
-Closed off separated family room with huge flat screen tv, sectional, and additional full size day bed
-Office space area
Hiking trails right out the back door!
The closest ski resort is Northstar, just 21 minutes away. Squaw Valley is 29 minutes drive.
Enjoy the peaceful surroundings; feeling tucked away into nature, with easy access to a thriving historical downtown and an unreal playground for adventure.

Property manager

Kristin O'Connell
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 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
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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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Property Registration Number 016668

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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. Village Ice Skating Rink and Olympic Valley Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Old Greenwood Golf Course - 17 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Donner Lake - 18 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 23 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course - 24 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 25 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 13 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RMU Truckee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jax at the Tracks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger Me - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fifty Fifty Brewing Co. - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Zen Tahoe pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Royal Zen Tahoe?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Royal Zen Tahoe?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Royal Zen Tahoe located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Tahoe National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Truckee River and Glenshire Elementary School Park. Truckee River Wildlife Area and Commercial Row are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marvin G.

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay during Super Bowl weekend.Check in was easy, home was clean and very spacious Highly recommend! Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

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

Perfect Stay

Once again Royal Zen provided my family with an amazing stay. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything needed to cook and the house is perfect for family gatherings. We have stayed here now two years in a row during the holidays and will be returning for years to come. The host, Kristin, is always so responsive and helpful! Can’t wait to return next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie L.

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

Spacious and comfortable rental

Our group of 8 friends had a lovely stay at Royal Zen over the Thanksgiving weekend. The kitchen was a great set up to cook a holiday dinner in and the house provided ample space to spend time together or retreat to our own quiet spaces if needed. We enjoyed the hot tub and the gas fireplace and kept warm and cozy. Definitely recommend this property and hope to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy C.

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

Beautiful Property!

This is an absolutely beautiful property a few minutes outside Truckee. I would definitely recommend to anyone staying with a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shawn B.

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

Amazing Property

We had a wonder family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Pleased

great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haley S.

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

Beautiful home

This home was perfect for our group of two families. The kitchen/living area is beautiful and the views out the huge windows are amazing. The kitchen was well equipped. It is a very quiet residential neighborhood so I don’t recommend it if you have a noisy group that plans on partying loudly.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey w.

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

Family time in Truckee/Tahoe

Our second time here. Love this property !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Beautiful private spacious home

My partner and I stayed for three days, looking for a
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

bonni s.

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

Truckee paradise

Great house for our group of 10. Open space, great kitchen with everything you need. Beautiful neighborhood. .
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert J., stanford, CA. USA

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

Lovely home and surroundings

A big, beautiful house in a magnificent setting. We had a wonderful stay and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maisara H.

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

Perfect Retreat

This place is beautiful and spacious, allows everyone to have there own space while having great common areas. We really enjoyed out stay. Would recommend and would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert J., stanford, CA. USA

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

Terrific home for a family vacation

This was our second Christmas vacation in this spacious and lovely home in a beautiful forested neighborhood. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B., SAN FRANCISCO

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

Big, beautiful, and clean house!

Very comfortable stay -- plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms if you are looking for a relaxing stay in Tahoe with a group! The house is gorgeous and well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

carmie g.

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

5 couples

The house was perfect for us -- enough space, amenities, love the location, back yard was beautiful -- spent most nights outside around the fire pit....
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

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

Great Spot

Thanks again for allowing us to use your home. Our weekend trip was made by having a fantastic spot to call home. Would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Beautiful property !

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W., Regina, Canada

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

Quiet stay in the mountains

A quiet mountain home, coffee in the morning on the back patio before the day starts. Visit the surrounding area… return home to finish the day again enjoying the spacious home, patio, hottub. Close to Truckee and Lake Tahoe for an easy commute.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Armando R.

Couldn't ask for better

The property manager was great and very easy to work with, definitely could see myself coming back in the winter time with my family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L., Sacramento, ca

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

gorgeous!!!

This home is gorgeous! What a beautiful view out the back widows! Kristin was an excellent host, very responsive and easy to reach. Our group had a perfect stay at Royal Zen!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stylish space for a big group

We were 10 adults and had a great stay - stylish decor, comfy beds, very well supplied kitchen which is great for cooking, and lots of space to relax and chat. 15 min drive from downtown Truckee, a bit longer to ski resorts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Stacie M.

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

Nice

Over all a nice place to stay if you need a lot of room and want to explore Truckee or Lake Tahoe. Hone is about 30 min fromKing’s Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Large, comfortable mountain getaway

The property is fantastic, located a short distance from Truckee and all its charming shops and restaurants. There is plenty of space for five families to spread out and enjoy common areas and separate bedrooms. In addition, the host is responsive and addresses questions promptly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

pat F.

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

Great house good location

Had a couple of challenges with the hot tub but it was straightened out. Public spaces are well appointed and spacious. Nice large kitchen with a giant island which worked well for us as we all love to cook.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

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

Calm Retreat

This property is a lovely getaway from the hustle and bustle of life in a metropolitan area. The home is spacious (we were a family of 12), well designed, and very welcoming. Wonderful time at "Royal Zen"!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kristin O'Connell

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Originally from Boston, I moved to Tahoe in my 20's to ski and decided to make it my home base. I continued to return to Cape Cod every summer per my family tradition and still do now with my own children. Shortly after building this dream home, my husband and I started traveling to Costa Rica to surf and rented out our home to pay for our trips. In 2011, we traded in our skis for surfboards and made the full time move to Nosara, Costa Rica. However, the mountains were calling us back, so recently we decided to start spending more time back in Truckee. Since I love creative projects I decided to redecorate and refurnish our entire home with custom furniture imported from Bali. Now we split our time between Truckee, Costa Rica, and Cape Cod.

Why they chose this property

I moved to Lake Tahoe in 1997 years ago and a few years later bought my first home just a few streets over from this property. I used to hike the trails and when I saw that there was land for sale I jumped at the opportunity. I built this house years ago and it was my ultimate dream project. I wanted to build something modern and different than the typical cabin but that still felt like a mountain home. I loved creating a different look using many different materials like steel, concrete, glass and fir wood. I feel it has a unique yet timeless style and more so now with the new decor and interior design. The new furnishings are antique and custom made teak furniture from Bali which offer an eclectic and Bohemian style that blends nicely with the modern features. I absolutely love it, I hope you do too!

What makes this property unique

I love entertaining and this home was built to have friends and family come and enjoy the mountains. It was built with the intention of providing a spacious and relaxed retreat feeling and a place where you never wanted to leave. Since the upstairs family room and second master have large doors, it feels like a separate apartment. This is great for sharing the house with another family or letting children or teenagers have their lounge area without hearing them! The downstairs great room is my favorite to just stare out the windows and get lost in the peacefulness of the trees. Nearly every window looks out to huge ponderosa pine trees. The kitchen is my absolute favorite and if you like to cook you will love all the space, 2 dishwashers, and my special treat...a steam oven! The extra large island has 5 chairs around it so you can hold court while cooking, and still socialize with others in the living and dining areas. We have had many great holidays here! I hope you enjoy our home as much as we do!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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