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Charming Retreat in High Sierra. Fantastic Views!

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Three alcove double beds with views (each has a window)
Panoramic view of the studio
Comfortable coach
Dining and reading areas behind the. coach
Two of the three alcove double beds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1+ bathroomSleeps 469.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Kirkwood, CA
  • Place, Kirkwood Mountain Resort
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cornice Express Ski Lift
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, The Wall Ski Lift
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

3 Alcoves bedroom

3 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Charming Retreat in High Sierra. Fantastic Views!

Our retreat has the atmosphere of a high elevation “refuge” in the Alps, with modern amenities and an original design, located right in the Kirkwood valley. Three alcove beds with beautiful views, a comfortable couch, a kitchenette, and a barbecue on the deck, all make for an easy transition into vacation mode. Previous visitors have loved the space and found sleeping in the cedar alcoves incredibly restful. Solar PV panels and tankless water heater lower the environmental cost of maintaining a cabin at 7800 ft.
The retreat is child safe and family friendly. It comes with a collection of children’s books, puzzles, board games and movies. While it has three double beds, size wise it is designed for families or groups of two to four people. During ski season, you can cross-country ski and snow shoe right off the deck or have the shuttle take you to downhill ski lifts a few minutes away. In the summer, simply hike out to the adjacent national forest or any of the surrounding lakes. It is a beautiful place to stay in a beautiful valley.



Keywords: Kirkwood, Charm, View, Refuge

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children books and and video available
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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
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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 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

About the area

Kirkwood

Located on a lake, this cabin is in West Meadows, a neighbourhood in Kirkwood. Bunny Ski Lift and Kirkwood Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jim Quinn Spring and Washoe Meadows State Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Kirkwood, CA

What's nearby

  • Kirkwood Mountain Resort - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cornice Express Ski Lift - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Slide Mountain Ski Lift - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • The Wall Ski Lift - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • TC Express Ski Lift - 5 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornice Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Monte Wolfe's Mountain Kitchen - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Wall Bar & Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪7800 Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪K Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Retreat in High Sierra. Fantastic Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Retreat in High Sierra. Fantastic Views!?

As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Retreat in High Sierra. Fantastic Views! on 3 April 2026 start from NZ$565, 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 Charming Retreat in High Sierra. Fantastic Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Retreat in High Sierra. Fantastic Views!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Retreat in High Sierra. Fantastic Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Retreat in High Sierra. Fantastic Views! located?

Located in West Meadows, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Bunny Ski Lift and Kirkwood Mountain Resort. TC Express Ski Lift and Reut Ski Lift 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. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

India W.

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

Great location

Perfect studio for a family- had everything you need and host is lovely! The beds are fun- in little cubbies so kids loved it and they were comfortable. We would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

Clean, cozy, comfortable

Property was clean and comfortable, had everything we needed, felt very European.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

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

Charming place very close to Kirkwood ski area

We had such a nice stay here. The pictures accurately reflect the fun sleeping situation, with three separate sort of sleeping cubbyholes. It’s a small space, but there were lots of places to relax and play board games and eat. Bertrand is a very nice host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas V.

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

Convenient, fun design

This is a cozy place with a fun European vibe. Bertrand is a helpful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Amazing place

Perfect place for a ski weekend in Kirkwood. The kitchen and small barbecue were great for cooking. The beds were fun and very comfortable with nice windows to watch the snow falling at night. Free shuttle to the hill was convenient. Host was friendly and helpful. Will absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Comfort and convenience!

We loved staying here. It was so comfortable and the location convenience is unbeatable. We especially love the bookshelf with a wonderful selection to entertain our kids as well as games from our childhood. Would definitely return next time we are back for another ski vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody L.

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

Highly Recommend!

Awesome experience from start to finish! Clean, cozy, quiet cabin. Our family had a great time, made our first family ski trip very memorable. High recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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

Lovely stay at Kirkwood

We lucked out and were able to book this property on relatively short notice. We loved the bed nooks and had plenty of space in the rest of the living area. Heat worked well, which was wonderful, given the cold. Communication with the owner and information found in the property was great. We'd definitely reserve this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Four Day Family Trip

The accommodations were perfect for our family of four (including our two teenage daughters) while we skied. The place was cozy and clean. Bertrand was great at communicating, very friendly and helpful. Overall he was a great host. It snowed 55” in four days which made the skiing epic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bertrand was a gracious host. I rook my wife and daughter there to ride out a huge snow storm and it was absolutely the perfect place to be during a huge dump. The place was so cozy and comfortable. Its walking dostance to the lifts. We loved the alcove beds. It
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

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

Perfect ski retreat

My 24yo son, his best friend and I shared this modestly sized studio which is underneath a much larger house. It was perfect for us. The bed cubbies are cozy and comfortable. The stove top in the kitchenette has two burners but is perfect for making a quick pasta dinner and eggs and bacon in the morning. All is just right for a small family or a guys weekend in the snow.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

Perfect for our family ski trip

We were lucky to find this gem as a search for snow forced us into a last minute pivot to Kirkwood. The space was perfectly suited for our family of 5 (kids 6/8/10). We loved the sleeping alcoves and were treated to falling asleep one night watching snow come down outside. The owner was very accommodating and responsive to several questions that we had, and the shuttle service to the lifts was seamless and easy. I will definitely seek out this property again if/when we return to Kirkwood.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenece G.

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

Snowed in yet cozy

A blizzard snowed us in. Due to the storm, shuttles weren’t running to the slopes, and our car not quite hefty enough to handle the intense storm. Though our ski plans were hampered. Bertrand was accommodating and quite helpful. It was a cozy place to spend a long stormy weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Carlos L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Absolutely not worth the price

Although the place is small and practical, it is definitely not worth the price at all. We pay over 1000 dolara for two nights on this tiny little place we’re the heat was controlled the hot water as well. We were cold and I felt I was in a hostel where everything is controlled. I am paying to stay here and everything was so limited. Parking was not right outside and the owners blocked us exactly at the time we needed to leave. I felt so taken advantaged. Definitely NOT worth for the price I do not know who the owner thing he is to raise the price so much for what he offers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
Once in a sparse while, we have troublesome guests. In this case, it looks like there was domestic troubles in this family, with (I guess with unit layout) someone barricaded in the restroom and the other one banging the door and yelling so loud that the whole neighborhood could hear. Not a comfortable situation! My guess is this resulted in a mindset to criticize rather than seek explanation or help. Indeed, there are no restrictions on hot water (tankless water heater thus not limited quantity) and heating. There are instructions in the unit on how to use the thermostat and hot water recirculation (to minimize waiting for the hot water), but you may have to read them to understand.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie K.

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

Comfortable and quiet...

The room itself was perfect with lovely beds, nice views and enough essentials, however the towels provided were rough and stiff. Access to the room could be challenging for some. The 40 foot sloping dirt path to the apartment from the unloading area was fine for someone in good physical condition but a struggle for my 87 year old mum and my friend with a knee condition. We stayed 4 enjoyable nights, but that pathway was not fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tadashi M.

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

Great location

Great location for access to Kirkwood. Has all the necessities to enjoy a long weekend, nothing extra.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

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

Peaceful Retreat

Wonderful location with thoughtful Hosts. The studio is very well done, cozy, and quiet. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Montserrat R.

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

😀

I give it four stars for the parking lot AND the road to the house is very narrow because of the snow
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2022
Haha; guilty. There was a significant storm just before your arrival. It is hard work to have even a narrow access. I wonder why booking a studio in winter at 7800 feet elevation if snow is a concern and skiing not the focus!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

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

Cute and cosy

We loved Tynej, a great, cute and cosy studio and perfect base camp. It feels more spacious than the pictures look - just what we needed for a few days for our family of four. Our kids loved the bed nooks, and it’s a short shuttle ride to the Timber Creek ski school and family area. Bertrand was a great host - communicative and available for any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

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

A perfect base for day hiking!

This was a great experience, and Bertrand and his wife are great hosts. Very responsive. Researched options for EV charging for me (no good ones nearby, sadly), offered extra freezer space, and spent about half an hour with me sharing their favorite local hikes and sending me AllTrails links. The space itself is essentially a studio or in law unit, on the lower level of their home. But it's as nice a studio as you could wish for; everything seemed to be of high quality, the decor was lovely and appropriate to the setting, the living area is large and comfortable, and the kitchen is small, but functional. And right outside the front door is a meadow that was full of wildflowers. Would of course be a great base for skiing on winter, too, with service by the Kirkwood shuttle. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad E.

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

Great place great communication with owner

Place was perfect for my family of 5 while snowboarding. Owner was very prompt and helpful with communication and check in. The view was nice and very relaxing in afternoons after done snowboarding. Just right amount of amenities to cook a couple meals in the rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna Z.

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

Comfy studio

We loved it. The studio is well-planned and well-equipped. And the books collection is great. Really perfect for a family. Close to slopes - we even managed to ski down almost to it :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam E.

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

Kirkwood Getaway

Easy access to the studio. Great for a weekend retreat with the family. The hosts were gracious and willing to give suggestions to local attractions (don't miss the Potholes!)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arvind K.

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

Great stay~

This studio cabin was a much-needed getaway for us after months in quarantine and not having stepped out of the house. If you're into stargazing you can see an incredible amount of stars right from the porch at night We even spotted the Andromeda galaxy. Really loved the stay! Everything was very clean, the check-in process was easy. The grounds near this studio are so beautiful. It's also only 5 mins away from the ski resort if you are looking for that. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Wonderful retreat in Kirkwood

This is a very cozy retreat in the High Sierra. Very nice amenities, great views, and close to skiing. Bertrand's a very helpful and accommodating host who made our stay wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Bertrand Perroud

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Why they chose this property

Nature in the High Sierra is magnificent. Snow and ski terrains in Kirkwood are outstanding.

What makes this property unique

We call spending a weekend there, the Kirkwood fix. We always leave relaxed and replenished.

Languages:

English, French
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