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Lake Tahoe’s Ultimate Family & Friends Retreat

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Olympic Valley, CA
  • Place, Olympic Museum
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Palisades Tahoe
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Spa at Everline
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Red Dog Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Redwood Bedroom

1 King Bed

Silverado Bedroom

1 King Bed

Solitude Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Squaw Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Lake Tahoe’s Ultimate Family & Friends Retreat

RELAX. LIVE. ENJOY.

This is a perfect home for Family Reunions with an exceptional state-of-the-art hot tub.

This home sleeps up to 12 adults which includes to bunk rooms for kids and/or adults.

Enjoy luxurious, contemporary, living in the heart of historic Olympic Valley!! Home of Legendary Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort where memories are made ;-)

This, recently renovated, legendary, ranch style home is an architecturally and historically important property with views of Olympic Valley. The property has a rich athletic history. Coaches and members of the U.S. Olympic and World Cup Ski and Cycling Teams built and customized this home to comfortably accommodate large groups.

If you enjoy relaxing in style, there are plenty of rooms, bedrooms and seating areas, inside and out.

Relax in one of the many lounge chairs or have a barbecue on the 1500 square foot patio (one of the largest in Olympic Valley). Whether you're having a family get together, entertaining friends, a sports team learning or talking about the big event or having a business retreat, This home is ideal for you!

REWARD YOURSELF. This home has all the comfort and amenities you could wish for, including a very large, new, luxury outdoor hot tub (seats 6), and an indoor dry sauna.

Cozy up in a large comfortable audio/video area with a reclining sofa where you can listen to music or watch your favorite shows together on a 70" HDTV.

WALKING DISTANCE OR A 2 MINUTE DRIVE TO THE VILLAGE AT PALISADES TAHOE OR THE RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK. 8 MINUTE DRIVE TO LAKE TAHOE AND TAHOE CITY. 40 MINUTES FROM RENO/TAHOE AIRPORT.

An outdoor paradise. There is even a bike/pedestrian path -- with world class views -- several hundred feet from the house that runs the length of the Olympic Valley to the Truckee River and on into Lake Tahoe.

5 bedroom/4 bath - SLEEPS 12 Adults

BEDROOM CONFIGURATION:

#1 King Bed - ultra high end pillow-top

#2 King Bed - ultra high end pillow-top

#3 Queen Suite - Queen Bed ultra high end pillow-top. *** In addition there is a top quality true QUEEN size sofa bed. It has no springs so it will not sag.

#4 Bunk room - Two exceptionally comfortable bunk beds - new double pillow-top mattress on bottom and single with mattress on top.

#5 Bunk room - Two exceptionally comfortable bunk beds - new double pillow-top mattress on bottom and single with mattress on top.

**** THE BUNK BEDS DO NOT SAG!

ALL NECESSITIES INCLUDED: linens, towels, hand soap, dish soap, paper towels, shampoo, toilet paper, laundry detergent and propane and fire wood (for short-term rentals).

KITCHEN FULLY EQUIPPED - new luxury stove/microwave/refrigerator/washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee makers, and all of the servings and utensils you need for large groups.

*DIRECTV

*HI SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET

*2 BOSE STEREO SYSTEMS

*NEW HOTSPRING GRANDEE OUTDOOR HOTUB - SEATS 6

*INDOOR DRY SAUNA

*STONE FIREPLACE

*EXCELLENT PARKING for 5 to 6 vehicles.

NEARBY ACTIVITIES:

Golf, Hiking, Bike Riding, Downhill Skiing, Snowboarding, Snow Mobile, Snow Shoe, Cross Country, Skate Skiing.

Golf at The Resort at Squaw Creek. (2 min. drive)

Scenic Tram Rides to High Camp located at the top of Squaw Valley

Swimming Lagoon, Spa and restaurants

Roller Skating Rink

Hiking

Olympic Museum

Restaurant & Bars

Shopping

Sky Jump

Zip Line

Climbing Wall

Ropes Course

Flying Trapeze

Horseback Riding

Miniature Golf

Keywords: house, home, rental property, luxury, large, olympic valley, vacation rental, rental, sandy way, tahoe, lake tahoe, lodge, short term rental, getaway

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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
Kids love the bunk rooms. Each has it's own bath.
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Events

No events allowed
Please contact Bob to discuss small events
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet Friendly Home: $100 cleaning fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only. PLEASE pick-up your butts!!
Placer County has a very strict Short Term Rental Policy. Noise, parking and trash fines are $1500 for first offense. Guests pay the fine if issued.

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
Note from host: Please contact Bob to discuss small events
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Olympic Valley

Located in Olympic Valley, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Olympic Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • The Links at Everline Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Olympic Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Olympic Valley Adventure Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Spa at Everline - 2 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 15 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪River Ranch Lodge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Auld Dubliner Tahoe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fireside Pizza Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bearshine Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Tahoe’s Ultimate Family & Friends Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Tahoe’s Ultimate Family & Friends Retreat?

As of 16 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Tahoe’s Ultimate Family & Friends Retreat on 2 June 2026 start from NZ$1,571, 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 Lake Tahoe’s Ultimate Family & Friends Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Tahoe’s Ultimate Family & Friends Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Tahoe’s Ultimate Family & Friends Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Tahoe’s Ultimate Family & Friends Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tahoe National Forest and Palisades Tahoe. Olympic Villiage Inn Bus Stop and Truckee Tahoe Medical Group are also within 1 mile (2 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. 54 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Blake Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for our family! It was conveniently located a short drive away from the ski resort. The house was big enough for our group of 12. The kitchen was very well equipped and the house was well supplied. Communication was excellent. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

christy h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, clean, good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

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

A great weekend getaway

The pre-trip communications were very helpful. The house was the perfect space for my group - 12 guys on a bachelor trip. The amenities were a nice to have. The location was perfect for our activities - Truckee, trail hiking, boat day, and beach activities all within 20 minute drive. 10/10 would stay again! Thanks Bob & RJ!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyrstin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean! The deck is terrific but the house is a bit funky.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Great vacation home

We had a great stay in this unique home in Palisades. The location, not far from the resort, was ideal. The house was supplied with all the amenities and the kitchen had everything we needed to prepare amazing meals for our large group. The huge front patio, hot tub, and fire pit gave us extra room to spread out and enjoy the beautiful weather. Our host, Bob, was extremely helpful and accommodating; we had no issues but knew he would be super responsive if there was an issue.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Best holiday getaway

My family and I had such an incredible stay at this property. The host was very responsive and accommodating we absolutely loved everything and we will be coming back! We recommend this stay to everyone! Especially families and large groups :)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crispina G.

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

Mom/grandmother/Aunt of the Bride!

Amazing week in Tahoe…. The house is a fantastic location in Olympic Valley, with beautiful sights & so much to do in the area. Our host was excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Great house by the mountain

Very modern property with great amenities especially the fully stocked kitchen. Ample amounts of bed space and bathrooms. Short drive to Tahoe City and right by the ski mountain.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin e.

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

Nice place to stay

Nice house in quite neighborhood. We loved sitting outside listening to the water that runs down next to the house. We had everything we needed for 8 of us to have a fun and relaxing vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne D.

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

Perfect location

Family was there for The Broken Arrow Sky Race. Everything about the house was great!! Very comfortable and clean! Everything we needed was there. Located close to the Village. Bob was very good to communicate with. Will book this house again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Great rental for friend/family reunion

Great communication with owner, clean rooms, awesome hot tub, and plenty of outdoor games for the kids. Just a note that it does get a bit warm, and there aren’t many fans.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Maddie K.

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

Great Location

Our party stayed here because of a wedding at the Everline Hotel. I couldn’t recommend this location more. It was an easy walk to downtown Olympic Valley and plenty of hikes and restaurants. No problems with the property except some of the bedrooms and bathrooms could’ve been cleaner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

Couldn't have asked for a better place!!!

We had a large group celebrating a birthday and "The Bunker" couldn't have been better. Bob and Bill were the best hosts and were there if we had any questions. There are so many highlights of the house, but the patio was perfect for group dinners and s'mores. Awesome rooms & plenty of comfy beds. The location was epic being 20 mins from the lake and 2 minutes from Squaw. I don't know when, but I do know we'll find another reason to stay at "The Bunker!" Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Sheri L.

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

So many issues - house needs help and service was poor

We paid a very high price for this 'luxury' property with a great location... it was not at all worth it. When we arrived there was a smoke alarm squeaking, a filter warning on the fridge, and a disconnected cable box (direct TV) that wasn't working. We called about these issues - someone came out to change the smoke alarm (it wasn't a replaceable battery that we could have changed ourselves). They never did figure out the cable -- it was listed as an amenity but was not available. Those smaller annoyances were just the beginning. The hot water heater broke and we didn't have hot water the last two days of our stay and the heat was broken in the downstairs bedroom - which was 52 degrees and was essentially not usable. We called about the heat and the hot water a number of times; the person who answered told us that someone would get in touch with us and while they did finally call us back (I unfortunately missed the call), we never heard back again despite calling both numbers they left multiple times. With no hot water and no heat and a number of other issues (forgot to mention the leaky sink in the middle bathroom or the broken dishwasher door)... you'd think they'd make a little bit more of an effort to help out. We've been offered no discounts or apologies. The house needs repair. I should say that when the water stopped working we went to see if the pilot light was out on the water heater and found a note left from a plumber dated earlier this year outlining all of the problems -- so they knew there was an issue with the water heater that either the owners or property managers didn't fix. That's really not acceptable. This property is poorly kept and overpriced. Stay somewhere else.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon K.

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

Nice house in a great location!

Had a great experience. House was very clean and in a great location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Monica K.

Beautifully furnished home

My friends and I stayed here for 3 nights in July and we had a wonderful stay! The kitchen is well stocked w cooking utensils and pots/pans. The furniture was modern & new. The Olympic village is a short 3 minute drive & Tahoe City was a 10 min drive. We would definitely recommend staying here!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sahar M.

amazing house in squaw valley

Gorgeous house with lots of bedrooms. You have to see it. We had everything we needed. Clean and nice decoration. lovely fancy kitchen. Big balcony with lots of chairs and amazing hot tub. We had a great time with family. The communication with the manager was easy. We will back again:) Thank you so much
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Awesome place exceeded expectations!

Great place and location. Larger than expected with room for many guests. The neighbors are extremely kind and friendly. I would definitely look to rent this place if returning to the area.

8/10 Good

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location in Olympic Valley

This house is in an absolutely perfect location for Palisades skiing, a very short drive from the parking there (and shops and restaurants too). The best thing about the house itself is the great, large common area, with essentially two living room areas and the kitchen all in one. Perfect for the whole travel group to hang out together. The kitchen is very modern and incredibly well provisioned for cooking. The hot tub is also really nice and was already heated to a cozy 104, and felt nice in the middle of a snow storm. The description of the house on VRBO isn’t totally accurate, though. It’s actually a 5 bedroom house, with a master, a kind of weird extra bedroom that is connected to the master via the master bathroom (with no other path to the rest of the house), two bunk rooms with a total of 8 beds, and another bedroom at the lower level which is shown in the photos, but which was locked and inaccessible to us (which was kind of misleading but not an issue for us since we didn’t need that space). A few weird issues with electrical items, which in the end seemed like blown fuses (more difficult to fix given lack of proper labels on the fuse box). Overhead lights in the master bedroom, dishwasher and garbage disposal all were out until some fuse box fiddling. Power also went out for an evening, but that was a neighborhood issue due to a storm, so nothing to do with the house itself. (In connection with that, we discovered that calling the central Vacasa — the rental agency — customer service is totally useless, but they do have local reps who are more helpful so get in touch with them about issues instead.) Sometime during our stay DirecTV also went out, but that was probably just because of the really bad storm (whether clouds blocking the satellite or snow on the dish). As is probably obvious by now, there was a big storm during our stay which had some negative impacts. Overall though, especially considering those circumstances, the house was very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle b.

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

Wonderful stay!

My family and I really enjoyed our stay and use the house amenities! Plenty of room for all 16 of us! Great location, and plenty of parking for our 5 cars! Bev was very helpful and available to answer any questions! Thank you again for the hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clair S.

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

Awesome house!

Bev and Tuck’s house is beautiful! It was big enough for our family of 15 adults and 5 kids. The patio is huge and our room had access to the patio (rooms w bunk beds) the beds were so comfy , pillows are hotel quality. The kitchen is fully equipped with whatever cookware you may need. Very short drive to the entrance of Shirley Lake Trail which is quite enjoyable! It’s mostly uphill and we stopped at the 2st waterfalls about 20 minutes on the hike and took beautiful photos ! Save mart grocery is a short drive and they have everything! Thanks for the wonderful weekend spent bonding with our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bianca Z.

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

Heaven

We had an amazing time from cooking , sitting in the hot tub, grilling, the family hanging out on the beautiful deck, getting a massage on the massage chair. Enjoyed the sauna. The kids loved the Netflix while we cooked and we enjoyed playing card games. Just what we needed and easily fit for all 20 of us comfortably. Bev responded to us promptly and very kind. Very clean and had everything you could think of kitchen was tidy and well equipped, bathrooms were clean with towels and soap. Had great shampoo and conditioner products. Our family were here from out of town and were very impressed the amenities nearby. Had a perfect day at the lake. We will definitely come back again. Thank you! ❤️❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Mixed

I do not typically leave mixed reviews, but if I’m being honest I need to do so here. On the positive side, they made an exception to their normal rental guidelines, which made the stay possible, and the owner (Bob) was very nice. It was a nice place and the group had a good time. On the less positive side, we had some issues arise from ineffective communication somewhere between the property managers and the owner. Also, the owner lives on site and was a bit too ‘present’ at times (though very nice). Lastly, property managers have been slow to respond to a follow up about an item we think we left behind; (Wife/husband team; Bev responsive, Tuck not so much). Our issues may have been unique, so maybe others need not be concerned, but the issues we encountered detracted from the experience. I will leave it at that and spare you a long write up of all the details.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Jeffrey R.

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

Lapsed communication, solid result

When our group of 17 arrived in Tahoe to check in, Bev and Tuck informed us that they had booked the property to another group and that we could not stay there. So unfortunately, we did not get to stay in this particular home, which seems from the other reviews to be a great place to stay! After suggesting we stay in a few other properties under their management - which unfortunately were not comparable to this property - Bev and Tuck were kind enough to call a friend of theirs, Charlie, who luckily had a property available. Charlie's house on Lanny Ln was absolutely wonderful, and our group had a great time. We appreciate that Bev and Tuck reached out to Charlie, and we would like to thank Charlie for accommodating us on short notice in his beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Kelly N.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family gathering home

Wonderful place to host family for the new year. Dormitory sleeping for the millennials and comfy king & queen beds for the boomers. Great Entertaining home. Thank you for a great stay! Kelly
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Bob Knotek

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I am a retired entertainment industry executive (film and tv) and a major sports enthusiast ;-)

Why they chose this property

I'm a skier, cyclist, mountain biker, hiker and runner. I also enjoy the water. Squaw Valley is a skiers paradise with a world class mountain and there are plenty of mtn. biking, running and hiking trails right out the front door.

And if you fish or play golf there's plenty of that too ;)

Squaw and Tahoe are ideal for a great vacation there is something for everyone!

What makes this property unique

Skiing, boarding hiking, cycling, mtn. biking, fly fishing, kayaking, swimming, walking, climbing and just about any other outdoor activity you can think of.

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