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Whispering Pines: 5 BR, 3 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 12

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Living area
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Property grounds
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Carnelian Bay, CA
  • Place, beach near Carnelian Woods
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Agate Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Whispering Pines: 5 BR, 3 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 12

• Bedroom 1: Queen Suite w/bathroom
• Bedroom 2: Four Twin Beds (2 Bunk Sets)
• Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
• Bedroom 4: Queen Bed
• Loft Bedroom: Queen Bed

BBQ - Not available due to new County Policy.

When you’re ready to venture outside, keep everyone entertained in this perfect vacation setting. The Recreation Center / Lodge features a swimming pool, two outdoor hot tubs, locker room saunas, billiards, tennis and bocce courts, and a fitness trail. The complex backs up to Tahoe National Forest, offering miles of hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and other activities year-round.

Your home away from home is in Carnelian Bay, where all North Lake Tahoe is right at your doorstep! Stroll down to Magic Carpet mini golf or check out Waterman’s Landing, located at Patton Landing Beach, a 3-acre, pebbly beach known for stand-up paddling.

To experience Lake Tahoe gambling and nightlife, Incline Village and Nevada's historic casino Crystal Bay are a short drive away, just across the state line.

Closer to home, you'll find superb dining options right in town like Gar Woods Grill and Pier for steaks and fish, the Old Post Office Coffee Shop for hearty breakfasts, and CB's Pizza for hand-tossed pies and beer.

You're only 10-12 miles from three great ski resorts—Northstar, Alpine Meadows, and Squaw Valley. Whether you prefer to downhill or cross-country ski, snowboard, snowshoe, or go sledding or ice skating, North Tahoe is the place for every winter activity.

At Squaw Valley, after conquering the slopes, go tubing with the kids or try out the mini snowmobiles at SnoVentures Activity Zone. There are dogsledding tours too!

Year-round, the Village at Squaw Valley offers dining, shopping, the Squaw Valley Aerial Tram, and a variety of activities.

In the summer, ride the Aerial Tram to High Camp then choose a scenic trail and walk or hike in one of the most breathtaking places in the world! At 8,200 feet elevation, admire the beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains with views of Lake Tahoe and Squaw Valley's legendary granite peaks. In the Aerial Tram building lobby, kids and grownups can have a blast climbing the variety of routes on the 30’ simulated Headwall Climbing Wall. If you dare, learn how to do a front or back somersault at Skyjump; all ages are welcome.

NOTE: Carnelian Woods Amenities: Hot Tubs are Typically open daily. Pool and Tennis open summer only. Amenity access never guaranteed. Please check website for availability: carnelianwoodsorg

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Carnelian Bay

Located in Carnelian Woods, a neighbourhood in Carnelian Bay, this holiday home is in the mountains. Northstar California Resort and Palisades Tahoe are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park and Sand Harbor. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at North Tahoe Regional Park or Incline Village Tennis Center.
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Carnelian Bay, CA

What's nearby

  • beach near Carnelian Woods - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Agate Bay - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 20 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park - 21 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 30 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 23 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lodge at Big Springs - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Zephyr Lodge at Northstar - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Gar Woods Grill & Pier - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Summit Deck & Grill at Northstar California™ Resort - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Whitecaps Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Whispering Pines: 5 BR, 3 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 12 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Whispering Pines: 5 BR, 3 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 12?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whispering Pines: 5 BR, 3 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 12 on 25 May 2026 start from NZ$489, 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.

Is Whispering Pines: 5 BR, 3 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 12 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whispering Pines: 5 BR, 3 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whispering Pines: 5 BR, 3 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 12?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whispering Pines: 5 BR, 3 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 12 located?

Located in Carnelian Woods, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Agate Bay and within 3 miles (5 km) of North Tahoe Marina and Moon Dunes Beach. Brockway Summit and Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Snow trip

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: The rental had a lot of space to accommodate 12 people. There were board games and tv had ability to connect to all our streaming apps, host was very responsive to communication and questions
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rosa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host interaction was great, we had an issue with the heather and host fixed it right away, but the cabin would benefit from updates all over, like the cabinets, carpets and electrical plugs
New years celebration
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a good rental but could use a bit of care.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryna B.

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

Good

Nice spacious rooms. I would add light in the hall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

We had a great time

Came down to hit the slopes. Perfect location. Property manager super accommodating. We asked to check in a few hours earlier to get out of snowstorm and the manager replied within 30 minutes. This is our 3 rd time staying here. Definitely will return and recommend to friends. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cylie B.

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

Great Family Stay

We stayed for a week in mid-September and the condo was perfect. Probably our favorite perk was the wagon, we are easy to please. It was super helpful with 7 kids and a trip to the beach everyday. Plenty of space for our group of 11. The listed amenities were not available, the hot tubs only open on the weekend for a few hours and we specially picked the location for the pool and hot tubs for the kiddos.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Great family vacation

Extended family vacation with kids. The house is spread out and three floors so a lot of stairs. Our kids are 5-8 so actually loved the stairs and made the loft their play area! We also enjoyed the pool area and hot tub but it is a drive to get there. The walk to the lake and mini golf is 8-10 minute walk and we all loved walking to watch the sunset! Bring bug spray if you go in summer like us. We really enjoyed this property and it’s a corner unit so lovely views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Friends retreat

We had a great time with 12 people high school aged and parents staying at this place. The condo itself was great to host a big group for bonding and relaxation. Being close to the Lake was great, a short 5 minute walk and we were at the water, taking pictures and skipping rocks. Walking distance to coffee, 7-11, and minature golf. The rec room and hot tubs were nice and clean, the hours were limited, and they charge for billiards and arcades, so we utilized the hot tubs and saunas. Overall a good trip and would highly recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jerri A.

Nice place to stay for a short weekend Great location

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: Great clubhouse for the kids to swim, ping-pong and all. The townhouse was nice, the living space was small and the small balcony had really no space or chair to sit and enjoy the beautiful scenery. It fit the bill as we were in town for a wedding. Lots of stairs not little kid friendly, but they did provide stair gates. Lots of spider webs we had to brushed off. Close enough to take a walk down to the lake, clubhouse and miniature golf. It was good for the price point.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kim B.

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

too far to walk from parking to house

the down stirs master with fridge (not working) too many ants and spiders, door too bath should be opening out too hard to get in for handicapped, patio was almost too small for BBQ Ing, it should have been listed as small. Pool was closed too many times because of lack of help we where told. very disappointing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Katie C.

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

Plumbing needs updating

The check-in process was easy, and communication was good. We requested and helpfully received late checkout. The house was clean, but is on the older side (think: worn carpets/bathmats, frayed towels, older appliances). Phone service here is very poor, but the wifi worked.Our biggest issue was that the plumbing is very weak--the toilets had very weak flushes, and needed 2-3 flushes to get just toilet paper down. The upstairs bathroom toilet wasn't flushing upon arrival; the plumber who was sent snaked the toilets, retrieved a bar of soap that had been flushed down, but also said that the plumbing really needed updating. And even after his visit, the toilets still had the issue of very weak flushes requiring 2-3 flushes.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leonor P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Beautiful property false advertising

This property is beautiful, we decided to bring our family for a get away. Having teens over we look for amenities that they would love. AWFUL!!! THEY ADVERTISE DIFERENT AMENITIES THAT DONT EVEN EXIST ANYMORE!! THEY DONT LET YOU KNOW SOOO!!! ASK EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PLACE BEFORE YOU BOOK!!!! BE PREPARE TO BRING YOUR OWN EVERYTHING!! EXCEPT FOR TOWELS. WE FOUND REALLY STUPID THAT YOU NEED TO LEAVE AND TAKE OUT TRASHES I mean they charge for everything and they charge a good amount cleaning fee amd cant this people even turn dishwasher on! Take out trashes.. VERY STRICT FOR VERY POOR SERVICE!!! PLUS!! WE WERE WALKING TO LOOK FOR THIS FALSE ANNOUNCE AMENITIES and attendant saw us and he didnt care to almost run us over!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

YinLing Q.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Dusty and Outdated

We were dissatisfied with many things in this house. My son developed serious congestion the first night. I was wondering if he was getting sick but he was fine when we came home. Another friend started having allergic sneezing on the last day. The house felt dusty and definitely needs a deep clean. The beds were not comfortable. Quite a few chipped cups. I didn't realize one was cracked until my tea started leaking all over the table. Temperature in the rooms were not consistent. Some were extremely cold and some were very warm, which made thermostat adjustments challenging. One toilet was not working. Kitchen was not stocked with basics such as sugar. I was under the impression that there was garage parking per the Info sheet emailed to us: "Parking – Parking availability is limited to spaces in the garage and/or driveway." So we were disappointed that we had to park so far away and up the hill in a parking lot. Staying here was not what we expected and wouldn't recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

In Tahoe for a wedding

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: Great experience renting this space for a week-long trip to be in a wedding. Instructions were easy to follow/house was easy to access, communication was clear, and when we thought we had an issue with a bathroom water spout, it was quickly "fixed" (we just weren't pulling the handle hard enough).
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

gloria h.

Decent stay though not everything worked well

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: The rental was nice though one of the toilets did not flush we had to do it by hand which was very unpleasant, the mini fridge did not work and I found peoples socks still in the home along with floss in the medicine cabinet. Which indicates to me that the home was not cleaned thoroughly.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Warm Tahoe Week

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: Again we rented the same condo for 6 days. Everything was fine.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Great place to stay

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: House is clean and roomy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Anna M.

Whispering Pines Review

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: The house was very clean and comfortable. Great location. Only disappointment was the pool. It does not open until June. I would suggest the listing update this so others know the pool isn't available all year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great North Shore Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Very good time. Tripped a kitchen circuit breaker & had to email to find out where panel was to reset it. Everything clean and in order. A coyote and two bears were within of 150 feet of our units = good viewing.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great vacation

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: Perfect for our family
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Third Stay Good

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: We had a good time for the third year in a row at Whispering Pines.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Carla S.

Good condo overall

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall the condo worked well for our family of 9. It’s conveniently located close to some great restaurants, beaches and other activities, so that was awesome! The condo is dated and the kitchen and dining space is small. It was clean and pretty well stocked. We had an issue with one of the tv’s and they were out the next day to fix it. I would recommend but for a smaller group as the one bedroom was the loft which had no privacy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

mark j.

Tahoe Vacation

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: Would have been all 5 stars. Property a little dated but was clean and the location was perfect. Pool hours closed earlier than advertised but that's not the owners fault. Only recommendation would be to add a few more amenities for guests in the summer time like some beach chairs. The summer is beautiful at the lake and there are plenty of beaches where they would be useful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Worked for the whole family

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: Thumbs up!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dominic M.

Great stay in North Lake Tahoe

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 is a great place if you want to stay at a cabin, but dont need a backyard and dont mind neighbors close by. Not too many neighbors and the loft upstairs was awesome. Beautiful area in North Lake Tahoe. Only thing is wish the owner provided cleaning supplies. I like to clean up after myself but there were no cleaning products like counter spray and no broom. Ive stayed at quite a few rentals and cleaning products are always provided. I had to buy my own and use a hand brush and small dustpan to sweep. Other than that it was a great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

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