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A log cabin with a balcony, surrounded by snow-covered trees.
A spacious living area with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a kitchen in the background.
A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a television, and a cozy seating area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a dishwasher.
A hot tub in a room with wooden walls and a window.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82323 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Carnelian Bay, CA
  • Place, Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Hwy 28 at Old County Rd Bus Stop
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Palisades Tahoe
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carnelian Bay

When you stay at this vacation home in Carnelian Bay, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Hwy 28 at Old County Rd Bus Stop and Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area. .This vacation home is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Palisades Tahoe and 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hwy 28 at Old County Rd Bus Stop - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Northstar California Resort - 24 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park - 25 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Palisades Tahoe - 26 min drive - 14.9 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 26 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gar Woods Grill & Pier - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Za's Lakefront - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sierra Surf Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pete N Peters - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fat Cat Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Serene Woodland Lodge in Carnelian Bay - Hot Tub

Welcome to a beautifully remodeled log cabin nestled in the serene neighborhood of Carnelian Bay. This spacious retreat offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort, with all the must-have amenities for a peaceful Tahoe getaway.

Inside, you'll find a cozy gas fireplace in the living room, an inviting hot tub, and a luxurious sauna – all designed to help you unwind and relax. The expansive deck offers the ideal setting to enjoy a morning coffee or an evening under the stars, while the home's prime location ensures you are close to the best that Tahoe has to offer. Within minutes, you can access stunning beaches, scenic trails, and world-class ski resorts.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the nearby trails provide excellent opportunities for hiking and mountain biking, with direct access to both Watson Creek and the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Trails. Explore the picturesque route to Tahoe City or the charming neighborhood of Carnelian Bay, both just a short drive away. With three renowned ski resorts within easy reach, adventure awaits right at your doorstep.

Inside, the main floor features an open-concept living and kitchen area, complete with upgraded appliances and elegant furnishings. Gather around the dining table for family meals or relax by the fireplace in the beautifully designed living space. The large front deck provides a peaceful retreat for enjoying nature, whether you're sipping your morning coffee or stargazing at night. With three supermarkets just a short drive away, stocking up on essentials will be a breeze.

The home's thoughtful layout ensures privacy and comfort across three levels. The top level boasts a spacious primary bedroom with a king-sized bed, an expansive bathroom with an oversized dual-head shower, a cozy sitting area with a pull-out sofa, and a dedicated office space with a Murphy bed. On the main floor, two additional bedrooms – one with a queen bed and the other with a twin-over-full bunk bed – share a full hallway bathroom with a shower/tub. The luxurious lowest level is your personal spa retreat, featuring an indoor hot tub, sauna, and open shower – a perfect space to relax and rejuvenate after a day of outdoor activities.

Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, this charming log cabin in Carnelian Bay offers the ideal escape.

Features:
* Hot Tub
* Sauna
* Gas Fireplace
* Garage parking
* Located close to major ski resorts
* Less than a 10 minute walk to the lake
* Hiking/Biking just yards from the home

Bedroom Configurations:
Bedroom 1: King Ensuite
Bedroom 2: Queen
Bedroom 3: Twin/Full Bunk
Bedroom 4: Full Murphy Bed

Location:
Centrally located - Northstar (11 miles away), Palisades Tahoe/Alpine Meadows (12 miles away). On a summer day, you will be only a few minutes from beautiful lake beaches, close to Tahoe City and Kings Beach for restaurants and shopping.

Parking:
Parking is available for 4 cars total in the warmer months; 3 cars total during heavy winter snow. 2 cars in driveway, 2 cars in garage. No street parking is allowed per county ordinance.
Prepare for mountain or winter weather driving in winter months. This may mean Four wheel drive with snow tires or chains. Check weather or road reports. AWD and 4WD necessary to get up the mountain roads and some driveways in the winter months.

Other things to Note:
* Renters must be 25+
* This is a non-smoking home.
* Pets are not allowed at this home.
* Maximum Occupancy per county ordinance is 8 adults.
* Use of the BBQ is not guaranteed in winter months, due to limited access.
* Use of outdoor furniture is not guranteed in the winter.
* Like most homes/condos in Tahoe, this one does not have Air Conditioning. There will be fans available for your use!
* Your safety matters. This property may features exterior security cameras. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras will continuously record video and sound while guests are in residence.

**Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of electronically signed Rental Agreement within 48 hours of booking the reservation**

TOT Certificate: #82020
Permit: STR22-4119
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,323 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Serene Woodland Lodge in Carnelian Bay - Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Fazhong (David) D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The house is generally good for our trip. The location is also good as it is somewhat close to both northstar and squwa valley ski resorts
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anand P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay at this cabin, which set itself apart by having both a hotub and sauna that we were able to thoroughly enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edmund L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay. Communication was smooth. Check in was easy. The property was well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Asa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this place for my stay with my friends. It had everything we needed in terms of beds, location, cooking, and price. Sauna and hot tub work great and are very cool addition to the house. We stayed in September and the weather was absolutely beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine N.

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

Serene Cabin

The property is in a quiet neighborhood and near a nice hiking trail.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aimee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful and the amenities are luxurious. We had a wonderful experience and will be back! The hosts respond quickly and are very eager to help. Overall couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

grerat accomodations

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: PEaceful and cozy house at Carnelian Bay
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kaley J.

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

Great Stay just not very kid friendly

Amazing cabin! However not very kid friendly & the carpets and couch were very used and dirty! Overall 4/5 star
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

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

Great

Great location. Great house. Clean. Easy to follow home instructions
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iana A.

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

Cosy house

We enjoyed this home. Everything was as we wanted. Large stained glass windows, fireplace, sauna, jacuzzi. Very comfortable beds. Most my friends ask me the link on this property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivia S.

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

everything perfectly perfect!

I'd like to express my immense gratitude for our stay in this charming home. Every detail made all the difference: the fully equipped kitchen was perfect for preparing our meals in comfort, the cozy beds provided us with a wonderful night's sleep, and each room exudes care, good taste, and warmth.I'd also like to highlight the support of the staff, who were always attentive, available, and kind—the kind of service that made us feel truly welcome. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish, and we already miss it. Thank you so much for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris L.

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

Ski trip

We had a nice stay at this property, despite the rainy weather. Only two comments/suggestions:Could use another comfy chair by the fireplace,We couldn’t get the tv to work and even called the property mgr for assistance but they were unable to help. Usually not a big deal, but our NFL team was on…
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theodore G.

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

Great time at the Serene Woodland Lodge

This was the perfect place to spend the long 4th of July weekend. We really enjoyed our stay here. The hot tub and sauna were clean and an awesome way to end the day. The house was well stocked to cook and we had plenty of space to relax. The location was really nice; near Tahoe City and walking distance to some awesome trails. Only thing to note is that the house does not have AC. 90% of the year that is fine, but during a heat wave in the summer, the temp inside reached 80F. So if you are traveling with someone sensitive to heat, be aware of that.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Holly N.

Break from the heat!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed in this house in the summer. It is conveniently located outside Carnelian Bay. The house was as described so it had nice space inside and outside for our family to enjoy. I wouldn't want to stay in this house in the winter because of how steep the road was. The only negatives were that the balcony faces the streets and the road was busier than expected. Also, the floors were not as clean/swept as we would have expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Shannon S.

A Sister Trip To Just Exhale

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: I found this rental because we were getting priced out of other areas for a small group of women looking to enjoy a quick retreat. This was a great spot to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of N. Lake Tahoe. The rental was in a beautiful place between plenty of great local eateries and great coffee spots! The kitchen was well-stocked with cooking utensils, dishes, and ample space. We found some white-painted footprints from workboots on the beautiful wood floors, some stains on the carpet in the queen-size bedroom, and the garbage was packed to capacity by the previous renters. The property was clean, but we were met with an 85-degree house that did not cool off until after the early morning. Our first night was brutal, even with opening windows and running all fans we could get our hands on. We had no complaints other than possibly checking the trash receptacles before every renter and considering getting central air for the grueling summer heat. During our stay, we contacted the rental company to notify them of the damages found, and Andrew was responsive and pleasant. Overall, it was a great location to rent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Saurabh B.

Best place!

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: I stayed here for a Skii Vacation. This place was beyond our expectations and we had the best time. The instructions were clear and we had no issues at all.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Beautiful Mountain Home

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: This is a beautiful house with each access to hiking trails and the lake.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Lovely winter getaway

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: This house was perfect for our little getaway with friends with small children. Plenty of room and lots of sleeping arrangement options, including a pack-n'-play sleeper for our baby. We were very comfortable playing in front of the fireplace, cooking, and relaxing in the indoor hot tub! We even managed to get some sledding and a quick snowshoe in the neighborhood, which sits a block from national forest. As noted in the listing, the road up is relatively steep, but having the garage fit two mid-to-large cars helped us avoid the morning snow dusting. The whole process was very well communicated and straight-forward (including the extra hour early check-in!), and the property is perfectly maintained. Thanks!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Anna B.

Snowed In in Winter Wonderland

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a beautiful cabin. We picked the location because it is equidistant between Homewood Mountain and Northstar ski resort and we had intended on skiing both. What I didn’t realize and is important to note is that the cabin is situated at the top of a steep incline and over the long weekend we watched time and time again as trucks and SUV’s got stuck at the top of the hill in the snowy icy conditions. One morning as I was returning to the cabin, a woman came around the corner at the top of the hill and lost control of her vehicle and slid into my car. She left without stopping to leave her information. We ended up staying an extra night until the weather cleared because after the hit I was too scared to leave the property again in the snow (and I have a large 4x4 SUV with newer tires). Nevertheless the kids enjoyed the clean hot tub and playing in the snow on the deck. Overall a great property but truly only safe if you are a very experienced snow driver. Even experienced winter drivers will likely have a hard time on this incline.