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Tahoe area Cabin, Pet Friendly, 3 miles to Sugar Bowl, On x-country ski trail

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Coming off the xcountry ski trail to home!
Remodeled kitchen
Cabin faces open space on 2 sides, at end of cul de sac
Lots of room to warm up on sunny deck facing south
Bright living room with wood burning stove

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Soda Springs, CA
  • Place, Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Serene Lakes
    ‪28 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Tahoe area Cabin, Pet Friendly, 3 miles to Sugar Bowl, On x-country ski trail

This is a three bedroom, two bath home that sleeps 8 in quiet Serene Lakes. Home faces the forest with big, sunny deck. Home is perfect for a ski or summer get away. Pet friendly as long as your pet is well behaved. Three miles to Sugar Bowl, one mile to Royal Gorge for cross country skiing, a half mile to swimming beach, 20 feet to x-country ski trail, hiking and biking trail. House is at the end of a cul de sac so great for kids. House is primarily heated by easy to use Vermont cast iron wood stove, so you have to like making fires! Wood provided. No central heat but electric baseboard heaters for backup. WiFi and Netflix but no live TV. Full kitchen. Living room faces forest via big windows and sliding glass doors. Good for one family or two. Bedrooms have 1 king, 1 queen, 1 set of bunks, a twin-sized futon in loft, bonus room in garage in summer. No window in bonus room, no heat. Do not let anyone play on snow banks under roof! Snow sloughs off!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Well behaved, trained dog only. Extra $ for plus
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 905125vb
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

Soda Springs

Serene Lakes, a neighbourhood in Soda Springs, is home to this cabin. Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort and Soda Springs 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 and Donner Memorial State Park. KidZone Museum and Olympic Museum are also worth visiting.
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Map
Soda Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 26 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Upper Deck Bar (at Boreal) - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪For Real Dough - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Village Espresso - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Pub At Donner Lake - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Belt Room Bar - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tahoe area Cabin, Pet Friendly, 3 miles to Sugar Bowl, On x-country ski trail pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Tahoe area Cabin, Pet Friendly, 3 miles to Sugar Bowl, On x-country ski trail?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tahoe area Cabin, Pet Friendly, 3 miles to Sugar Bowl, On x-country ski trail on 31 May 2026 start from AU$483, 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 Tahoe area Cabin, Pet Friendly, 3 miles to Sugar Bowl, On x-country ski trail?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tahoe area Cabin, Pet Friendly, 3 miles to Sugar Bowl, On x-country ski trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tahoe area Cabin, Pet Friendly, 3 miles to Sugar Bowl, On x-country ski trail?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tahoe area Cabin, Pet Friendly, 3 miles to Sugar Bowl, On x-country ski trail located?

Located in Serene Lakes, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tahoe National Forest and Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort. Soda Springs and Sugar Bowl Resort are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Fun Family Weekend

This cabin was great for a fun family weekend. We look forward to renting this cabin again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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

Great winter retreat

Really enjoyed the comfortable property and the nearby x country skiing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane W.

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

Great spot

We had a wonderful stay. Great cabin backing onto open space.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin that is not corporate owned, so there are some cobwebs and half-broken cabinet doors which we didn’t mind as there are many personal touches that we appreciated, such as an abundance of paper products for the bathrooms, soap, shampoo, and even hand lotion which is helpful in the dry mountain air. The kitchen is well stocked with spices, sugar, tea, and plenty of cooking utensils. Be prepared to split some logs and build a fire as it is the primary source of heat in the living area. They have plenty of firewood down in the garage with axes to split larger logs. Despite being a poor snow season, there was still enough snow right out back for my kids to have fun playing in it and using some of the provided sleds on the gentle hill that is right off the deck. The location is very quiet and backs up to forest and trails. If you make it to the top of the hill out back, there is a wooden bench that looks right at Castle Peak. There is a nice little general store in Soda Springs with plenty of grocery basics if you forgot something like we did but the nearest full grocery store is in Truckee, about 20 minutes away. We hope to come back next year when there will hopefully be more snow.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2026
Thanks for the great review! Sorry about a broken cabinet door. Handyman is on it! No need to split wood unless anybody wants to--it is all split and fits in the stove. Hope to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

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

Wonderful Stay!

This is our second visit to this cabin and we are already planning our next. Cabin is a bit rustic but meets all of our needs. Very close to sugar bowl, great neighborhood and a comfortable bed to sleep in. What more could you ask for? Owner is always great to work with and very responsive. Can’t wait for our next stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Getaway to the trees

As returning guests, we enjoy the location and the cozy, well-equipped cabin very much. It’s fabulous to be able to start a hike right out the door with our dog and also to take a short walk to the beautiful lakes.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

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

Wonderful Location

We just came back from 5 nights at this cabin. It’s not fancy, but the location is perfect and the accommodations are comfortable. The woods are in your backyard, we had a blast sledding steps from the cabin. Plus an easy drive to ski resorts. It’s on a court so we felt very safe letting the kids play outside. Our family of 4 really enjoyed our stay and plan to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane W.

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

Wonderful cabin

This is the 2nd time we've stayed here. We love it! Great communication from Julie. The house is charming and perfect for our family. Looks out into the woods and open space. We'll come back again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful, Serene Spot

The house backs up to Royal Gorge on a cul de sac so it's very quiet. We made lasagna in the oven and fires in the wood stove. Everything worked nicely.
Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Cozy, Comfortable and Quiet Serene Lakes Cabin

We stayed for an extended time at Julie's lovely cabin and really, really enjoyed ourselves. It was a perfect set up for a mix of adults and tweens. The wood fireplace kept us warm and cozy, and the beds were extremely comfortable. I think our favorite part of the cabin was the built in benches and big table - perfect for games, puzzles, family meals, and hanging out. And the access to Royal Gorge trails (you need a trail pass) literally right behind the cabin was fantastic too. Highly recommend - we hope to return!
Stayed 24 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katharina S.

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

Great family getaway in the forest

We (family of 4, 2 children) stayed in this beautiful house for a last minute ski vacation. The house had everything our family of 4 needed. Plenty of space in the house, kitchen was well appointed, bedrooms were as described. We had no issues with the fireplace, the house warmed up in no time. Very close to Sugarbowl and the nordic ski resort (we did both). Would come again in the summer to go hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daphne d.

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

A lovely spot

We have rented this house three times and always enjoy it. If you are a gourmet cook and rely on certain kitchen implements, bring what you require. But other than that, kitchen is well-provisioned and house was very comfortable for family of 5.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Breanne C.

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

Amazing location

Stayed here for a weekend with friends. The location was perfect for XC skiing and snowshoeing, which was our reason to be there. Couldn’t ask for better. The space is larger than expected and the kitchen was fully stocked. Located on a quiet cul de sac. Super bonus that it’s a dog friendly house and that we were able to bring. Would definitely stay here again! Ps. if you plan to ski with your dog at royal gorge check their dog policy. They changed it for 2022-2023 which was super disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Dorsey O.

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

Beautiful remote getaway

Aside from difficulties with check in instructions we had a great time. Location is further from groceries and the actual lakes than one might think, but excellent for dog walks and hiking. Cabin is lovely, simple and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dillon F.

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

Snow play

Had a great time playing in the snow. What a wonderful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daphne d.

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

A lovely spot

This is our second year staying here, and we again enjoyed it a great deal. We've already reserved our third stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Perfect location!

House was great and Julie was easy to communicate with! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Cozy cabin great hiking.

We had a great time at this very quiet cabin. If you like hiking you are in for a treat. Trails out the back door. Great for a dog too!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Great location, clean and great owner

This is our second stay at Julie’s home and we will be back. Serene Lakes is a gorgeous area close to hiking trails in summer and snow resorts in winter. Julie is responsive and clearly has pride in her home. We love staying here and can’t wait to come back. Thanks, Julie!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Karen Y.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Do not meet our expectations.

Not good . Beds did not have sheets, no thermostat heat, couch smelled like wet dog, no local tv. Not a good value at all !!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Very sad you were disappointed. I take pride in the house and being a host. Beds have clean sheets that are not on so that people, especially during Covid, know that sheets are clean. Posting states no live Tv, and that primary heat is a beautiful cast iron wood stove, although there are also electric heaters in the bedrooms and bathrooms.
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle L.

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

Beautiful location

It was a short stay, but the surroundings were beautiful and truly serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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

Wonderful Cabin

We had a wonderful 4th of July vacation and absolutely loved this cabin and the surrounding Serene Lakes community. Our daughter enjoyed the activities happening in the neighborhood and our dogs loved playing in the open space and going on hikes. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill N.

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

Nice cabin in a great location

We really enjoyed our stay. The cabin had everything we needed for a great spring ski trip. Super easy access to Sugar Bowl. Everything was organized, clean and comfortable. I would love to go back in the summer or fall and take advantage of the activities that are right out the back door.
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie E.

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

Great getaway

Lovely location with lots of quiet and snow!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

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

Excellent snow trip

We had fabulous, snowy weather that we enjoyed by those giant windows and the wood stove. Kids played in the snow for hours, and if we had another day, we would have been on the cross country ski trail behind the house. Great spot, kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Julie

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I'm Julie. I've loved this cabin for years, and hope you will, too. My boys grew up playing on this cul de sac, biking, swimming, hiking, making forts in the woods. I'm a single mom, and I take care of this myself, with help from a great cleaning service. I love dogs and believe that they, too, make awesome guests. That's why I welcome them because I. know they have good people.

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