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HEAVENLY HOME - Close to slopes and hiking trails

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Our Tahoe Ski Cabin
Great room (second floor along with one of the master bedrooms and a half bath)
Kitchen
Another view of the great room
Great room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Place, Heavenly Valley Creek
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Heavenly Ski Resort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Aerial Tramway
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bonus Room

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

HEAVENLY HOME - Close to slopes and hiking trails

Luxury vacation home. Walk out your door to and walk or bike on hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails in acres of National Forest.

Everything in this custom house is premium and over sized. Extra tall walls and vaulted ceilings. Two large decks for al fresco dining and a giant hot tub.

There are three large private master suites — all three have their own bathrooms, two have their own spa tubs. These work great for couples.

There is also a bonus room with two sets of bunk beds (so four twin beds) - This is really only for kids. It's where ours sleep. This room is open to the stairs and does NOT have a door that closes to keep it separate from the upstairs living room. Our kids sleep in this room and have never had issues going to sleep, but that's our kids (probably too tired from skiing and sledding!). This bunk room also doesn't have it's own bathroom, so kids need to use their parents bathroom or the half bath upstairs.

Luxury finishes ensure a great stay: hardwood floors, rock fireplace, custom alder wood doors & trim throughout the house.

SKIING: House is very close to Heavenly. The California lodge parking is a quick 4 minute drive. Note: there are very few ski in ski out homes at Heavenly. You will need a car and chains or 4x4 in winter!

HIKING: There is a terrific loop trail that starts from the house for a good evening walk. Walk out the front door and go up April Drive to the top of the loop. Go left and through the gate. Make a right and follow the trail through the woods. Cross the stream and continue on. When you get to the major intersection where the signs are make a left back towards the house. Follow this trail until reaches Heavenly. There is a great lookout here of the lake and sunset from the top of the rocks. You can then head left back to the house where you started.

NEW TAHOE LAW - $2,000 FINE FOR BREAKING THEM.
• 11 people max. (6 adults and up to 5 kids 14 years or younger)
• 4 cars max. No parking on streets.
• No excessive noise, especially after 10 pm. No hot tubbing after 10pm
• All trash goes in cans in bear box. overflow in garage (they fine you $2K for trash bags left outside of bear boxes)

* Note: This home is not rented on craigslist. Please do not get scammed by people on craigslist trying to rent you vacation homes!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
$2K Fine for more than 10 people, noise after 10pm
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Pets

No pets allowed
No exceptions.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please throw a load of towels in the washing machine and start it. This will greatly help cleaners get a jump on their job. Thanks!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
New Tahoe Rental Laws-- Violators fined $2,000! ($1K from your deposit) 4 car max, no parking on street. 10 people max.
No excessive noise, especially after 10 pm. No hot tubbing after 10pm
No Smoking. No Pets. Must be 30 years old to rent.

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: $2K Fine for more than 10 people, noise after 10pm
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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Lake Tahoe

Located in Rancho Bijou, a neighbourhood in South Lake Tahoe, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Heavenly Ski Resort and Heavenly Gondola are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Emerald Bay State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Heavenly Village Ice Rink, or check out an event or a game at Tahoe Blue Event Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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South Lake Tahoe, CA

What's nearby

  • Temple Bat Yam - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Heavenly Valley Creek - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • First Ride - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Heavenly Ski Resort - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Aerial Tramway - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Heidi's Pancake House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Pine Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Bear Tea House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HEAVENLY HOME - Close to slopes and hiking trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at HEAVENLY HOME - Close to slopes and hiking trails?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at HEAVENLY HOME - Close to slopes and hiking trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HEAVENLY HOME - Close to slopes and hiking trails?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is HEAVENLY HOME - Close to slopes and hiking trails located?

This family-friendly South Lake Tahoe holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Temple Bat Yam, Bijou Community Park and Heavenly Valley Creek. Heavenly Ski Resort and Heavenly Gondola are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

John H.

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

Mountain house

Nice house, plenty of room.
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was exactly as described - perfect for our family of 6. This home is close to all the top attractions plus just a few minutes from anything you may need or want. Danny was fantastic, more than accommodating when I made a request. Looking forward to our next visit already!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen v.

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

Awesome!

This is a beautiful property which is well located to the community. Views are spectacular.
Stayed 22 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett B., Arlington

Great house, great location, very attentive and responsive owner

This is a perfect house for a family or couples. There is a ton of space. The bedrooms are comfortable and roomy, Kitchen has everything you need. We truly enjoyed our stay and will book here again next time we are in South Lake Tahoe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

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

Amazing Stay!

My family had an amazing stay at Danny’s beautiful home! Danny was communicative and helpful with anything that came up. The house is spacious and on a street with access to a nice trail. Everything is drivable from this location. Thank you Danny for sharing this gem!
Stayed 27 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

karen m.

April

The king master bedroom smelled of smoke and the rear sliding glass door would not lock. I immediately called the cell phone number given, but didn't receive an answer. Our party consisted of eight senior female cousins and we were extremely concerned sleeping in an unsecured house. On our last day I called again and spoke to the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Wonderful House

This house was 5 star overall. We didn't want for anything. Plenty of supplies to cook with, and the grill and hot tub was a plus. The location was close to everything yet the neighborhood was peaceful. The owner was receptive to any of our needs. I would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherri T.

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

Awesome Place!

We had a great time. House was perfect for my family. Very clean. Owner always got back to me quickly if I had any questions. Great experience at Lake Tahoe and will have lots of fun memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

brian c.

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

Very nice but lots of traffic noise

House is spacious and in nice condition, which made for a very comfortable stay. It's also a two minute walk from some nice hiking trails. Danny was very communicative and friendly. Only negative is significant traffic noise from Pioneer Trail, which has become busy all hours of the day and night (especially Fridays). Probably not an issue if it is cool enough to close the windows at night.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jo Ann B.

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

Loved Tahoe!

For the most part it was great! Loved the kitchen and great room. Three of the bedrooms were very nice and comfortable. The fourth bedroom was a disappointment and we were told ahead that it was less private but It said there was a twin bed and bunk beds. Instead there were two bunk beds. There was no other furniture in the room to put things or a chair. This was ok for kids but not adults. Need more table knifes. Loved the hot tub! Had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Great place!

Great house in a great location close to everything on the south side of the lake with plenty of room for a large family. Danny was very responsive to questions and easy to work with. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Awesome house and great location

This is a great house and the communication with the owner was amazing. Everything you need! Hot tub, 3 master suites and bunk beds for the kids. The beds are better then at home! Top of the line appliances and a tankless water heater so everyone can take a shower at once! It’s only minutes from Everything! Definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cher M., Folsom

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

Great location, perfect layout

Perfect central location to casinos, bike park, hiking trails, restaurants and stores. The layout of the cabin was ideal for our group, parents on the main floor and adult children and teens on the lower level. Comfortable furniture and beds, we hated to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

chris e.

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

Perfect Experience in a perfect house

I honestly can’t imagine anyone giving this less than 5 stars. I would of given it 100 stars if possible. I’m not sure how this house could be anymore updated per the last review. Everything was new, clean, and just amazing. It was in such a great location for the lake, and for getting around town. The owner himself was in constant contact with us when we needed him due to the wildfires. He made us feel safe, and offered any help he possibly could to make our stay better. I have 0 suggestions on improvement, and when we return to Lake Tahoe we will absolutely be booking with you again. Thank you so much again for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home and giving us such a great experience!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Guanfu H., San Mateo, California

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

Perfect location to Heavenly

Everything is perfect. Some maintenance could be done to make the place even better. Like the broken garage door button. And note that the bunk beds are actually in public area, not really a separate room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Great cabin for skiing at Heavenly Valley

Our family enjoyed our brief stay. Upstairs master bedroom, downstairs junior master, 3 rd downstairs bedroom all are nice. The downstairs bunk bed area would be great for young kids that don’t need privacy.

10/10 Excellent

Gus A.

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

Great moment

Everything ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hillarie K., Concord

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

Great stay in Tahoe house

It's a great house centrally located and easy instructions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Walt R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not four bedroom - 3-1/2

Our overall experience was great. However, I would not classify where the bunk beds are located as a "bedroom" because there is not door on the room and essentially it was a recreation room converted into a bedroom. So, unfortunately, If you have young children you can't go out to the hot tub to enjoy the night sky and once the children are down the for night you have to be very quiet because the noise travels up the stairs. Also, the barbecue does need some repair. I am a jewelry and have a great deal of knowledge as to how flames work and it is not putting out enough heat to grill a hot dog. Other than that - it is a terrific plact to stay. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Seth B.

Great place for a snowy weekend

This was my second time staying at this property. It has a nice open and inviting common area on the second floor. The kitchen is great for cooking meals while socializing with everyone. The bedrooms are spacious and the beds are comfortable. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a nice place to relax after a day of skiing or boarding.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kunal D.

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

Lovely Vacation Spot

Beautiful house, good location, had everything we needed for our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dustyn M.

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

Great stay

Great property for staying in Tahoe.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Great Place

The place was just as advertised and a great location! Would stay again. Only issue we had was the grill may need a line from the gas tank replaced as the flame would not get very warm and thus took longer for grilling. But really would not call this an inconvenience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Kris C.

Beautiful cabin, great location, super roomy and comfortable.

We enjoyed the layout and three master bedroom suites. The price was well worth it! The info on the hot tub was conflicting in the book than on the refrigerator so we were unable to access for two nights as the we were using the book’s info. We used it the last night, but it wasn’t hot enough. The stove was a little finicky as was the garage door controls. These were picky little things because it was overall well stocked and super accommodating. I would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

JR B.

Great place for the whole family! Close to downtown and lots of activities!

We were very pleased with the April street house. All 8 of us had enough space to relax as needed. It was great to be able to cook in a big kitchen and to have everyone eat all at once at the same table! We enjoyed the close trail and all the activities that were near by.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Danny McNamara

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My family has had a vacation home in South Lake Tahoe since I was 10 years old. 20 years ago, my father moved there permanently. For the past 10 years, my father and I have been building homes in Tahoe and selling them. But this one I built for myself and my family (that's my wife and new daughter in the photo). I work in Advertising in San Francisco and manage other family vacation homes for many years.

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location! We decided two years ago to build a house for ourselves. After months of searching we found the perfect lot. It's near Heavenly Ski Resort (where I've had season passes for many years and from where I can ski from the mountain to the house) and off Pioneer Trail (providing quick and direct access to the Bay Area, the mountains, the lake and the Casinos while avoiding Hwy 50). It also has miles and miles of hiking and biking trails right from the front door. Which was very important to our family. After all, what's a vacation home if it's in the city?

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