Great Escape: 3 BR, 2 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 8

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a staircase with wooden railings.
A multi-story building with a brown exterior, multiple balconies, and a central staircase.
A living room with a fireplace, a leather sofa, a television mounted above the fireplace, and decorative wall art.
A spacious living area with a brown leather sofa, a round dining table with white chairs, and a chandelier. A staircase leads to an upper level, and the kitchen is visible in the background.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a television.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Agate Bay

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Heated pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Carnelian Bay, CA
  • Place, beach near Carnelian Woods
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Agate Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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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. North Shore Parasail and Kings Beach Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Carnelian Bay, CA

What's nearby

  • beach near Carnelian Woods - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Agate Bay - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 20 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 29 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Fallen Leaf Lake - 55 min drive - 61.7 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 22 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gar Woods Grill & Pier - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Whitecaps Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Grid Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jason's Beachside Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bear Belly Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Escape: 3 BR, 2 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great Escape: 3 BR, 2 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 8?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great Escape: 3 BR, 2 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Escape: 3 BR, 2 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Escape: 3 BR, 2 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 8 located?

Located in Carnelian Woods, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Agate Bay and within 3 miles (5 km) of Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area and North Tahoe Marina. Moon Dunes Beach is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect 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: Super clean, perfectly stocked, and super cozy! Everything we needed in the best location.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property was nice overall. It would be nicer if it had A/C. It gets pretty hot. The large gas BBQ that is pictured in the listing was not there. The bbq provided was a tiny electric bbq. I wanted to be able to cook outside on the bbq but wasn’t able to because of the change that does not match the photos.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and comfortable accommodations. Easy walk to the Lake
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and convenient

The property was spacious, clean and convenient to resorts. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely apartment in a nice neighborhood

Pretty place. Easy walk to the gorgeous lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location with nice trails that were perfect for walking with the family. Close to the beach, and the grocery store was very nearby. The place was very clean, and the bed was comfortable. Instructions were clear, privacy was respected, and both check-in and check-out were easy.Our kids loved staying in the bunk bed room and they loved it! The kitchen had everything we needed to cook family dinners, and there were many great restaurants close by as well. We go to Tahoe every year, and this has been the best place we’ve stayed so far. Thank you for the great and fast communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A good week

We enjoyed our stay at the property. Everything was clean when we arrived, and the door code worked fine.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Carnelian Bay

Clean place, easy access, good communication. I plan to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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: The condo was clean, and was a perfect place for our family to stay. It was so nice to have a full kitchen, eating area, and 2 bathrooms for our family. We walked to the pool and tennis courts from the unit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Condo!

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: Great location to a near beach. Easy place for a family. We also enjoyed the pool and clubhouse. Communication with the property company was fast and efficient
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

carnelian

awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Roger

Great clean place near everywhere we wanted to be. Thanks again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding affair

Would use it again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Reunion Locale

Several cousins met at Lake Tahoe for a reunion. Three couples stayed at our rental. The features offered were wonderful. The only disadvantage were the stairs as they presented a problem for some of our guests. I should have been more aware in selecting the rental. Other than that, we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect, quiet location

Our family loved this property. The location is very quiet, the condo was SUPER clean. Being a germaphobe, that meant a lot to me. We walked to the beach every day. The community pool is huge and lovely, but we only went once because, well, the beach...Property management was easily reachable and helpful. If we ever make it back to Tahoe, we would choose this property again. We did not end up bringing our dog with us, but the location would have been perfect for her as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location at the right price

Everything was as advertised. Very clean and neat. I spent a lot of time in the kitchen and sometimes condo rental kitchens can be hit or miss. This one has everything I needed. Close proximity to the lake made it easy for us to get some great family pics. Twice I reached out to office about about small issues and they were prompt in replying. We had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Carnelian Bay Condo

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo itself was nice. It was clean and pleasant. However we did have an incident where my granddaughter fractured her fingers a few days before our rental period. We asked to reschedule our stay by a couple of weeks and we were told we would completely forfeit our money and there was no accommodation for emergencies. They did say if they could re rent the property in 2 days we may get some refund. Clearly that is a very low probability. I wish due to an emergency they would have been more accommodating. We were willing to provide proof and pictures. As it was 3 of the 8 people came the 1st day and 3 came the second and we left the 2nd night. We made the best of it but the trip was ruined.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2025
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear you found the condo clean and pleasant, though we’re truly sorry to hear about your granddaughter’s injury and understand how upsetting that must have been for your family. We do want to note that travel insurance was offered twice during the reservation process, as it is specifically designed to help protect guests in the event of unexpected emergencies such as this. While we try to be as accommodating as possible, which not only included the Travel Insurance offering, but the additional offer of attempting to re-rent your cancelled time. Our cancellation policy remains in place for all reservations. We hope your granddaughter is recovering well
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was wonderful for my family and I (5 adults and three children). The house was very clean and cozy. We were right across the street from a cute coffee shop and then just 10 minutes from Kings Beach, which was so beautiful! We realized the grill was slightly smaller than pictured, but that wasn’t too much of an issue. Oh and be sure to hold the handle for the whole flush in the second (main) floor restroom otherwise, the water runs. Those are small things, for the price and location, and ease of check-in, this place was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Is perfect for a vacation in Summer

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: My Family and I loved this cozy cabin look like with perfect views to nature and so close to lakes and stores.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vacation 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: Great location very clean easy check in and out. Exactly what we expected.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Summer 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: Very enjoyable stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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