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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Carnelian Bay, CA
  • Place, Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Hwy 28 at Old County Rd Bus Stop
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals

// This home is a short term rental and ski lease \\

**DOGS CONSIDERED**

Squirrels Nest is a modest mountain cabin, nestled in the trees and backs on to National Forest land and trails, This makes it perfect for hiking, biking and snowmobiling and cross country skiing. This home features a large hot tub on the wrap-around deck. Living room with sofa bed, gas fireplace, DVD player, full kitchen, 1/2 bath and laundry, and dining area. One room has a Queen bed with flat screen TV/DVD, the other with 2 Single beds, flat screen TV/DVD and a full bath between.

Perfect for family of 3-4 with a dog!

One car garage available to use. Parking is limited to 3 spaces.

Bedrooms:
Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin Beds

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS (Approximate; weather/traffic vary)
Tahoe City (shops, dining, marina, Commons Beach): ~6 miles / ~9 minutes
Kings Beach (beach + dining): ~4 miles / ~9 minutes
Tahoe Vista (beach town + shoreline access): ~2 miles / ~4 minutes
Truckee (historic downtown + dining): ~14 miles / ~23 minutes
Palisades Tahoe (Olympic Valley / The Village): ~14 miles / ~23 minutes
Northstar (via Northstar Village Gate #8): ~15 miles / ~18 minutes
Incline Village: ~9 miles / ~17 minutes
Sand Harbor (NV State Park): ~13 miles / ~26 minutes

GOOD TO KNOW (important details)
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- None of our properties have AC unless mentioned elsewhere
- Winter access: Chains or snow tires are often required in winter
- BBQs (propane) are not provided during winter (November–Memorial Day). Charcoal grills are banned in our area.
- Firewood is not supplied during the summer months (Memorial Day through October)
- Shampoo/conditioner/bodywash are not included
- Most have supplies like flour, sugar, salt & spices, but these are not guaranteed items
- We do not provide additional towels for beach use and encourage renters to bring them for summer stays
- For all dog-friendly properties, there is an additional fee of $100+tax per dog.
- Placer County STR rules: The county of Placer implemented a new Short Term Rental Ordinance which is very important for guests to abide by. Fines range from $1,500- 5,000 and can be issued to guests who are not in compliance. A full list of rules is attached as a photo in this listing.
Some Highlights include: Quiet hours are from 9pm to 8am. No noise shall be heard across property lines. No outdoor speakers or amplified sound are to be used at any time. Dogs must be leashed at all times when outside a property, and all pet waste must be picked up. Street parking is prohibited year-round.

FAQ
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs are considered. Approval is required in advance, and any fees/rules will be confirmed in your rental agreement and pre-arrival info.

What’s the setting like?
This is a modest mountain cabin nestled in the trees that backs to National Forest land and trails, making it a great basecamp for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.

Does the home have a hot tub?
Yes—there is a large hot tub on the wrap-around deck.

Is there a fireplace?
Yes—a gas fireplace

Is there parking or a garage?
Yes—there is a one-car garage.

Is this a good fit for a small family?
Yes—this cabin is described as perfect for a family of 3–4, especially if you’re traveling with a dog (with prior approval).

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
• Leave any fireplace ashes IN the fireplace (if applicable) • Do not make any beds • Start your last set of dishes in the dishwasher
• Collect all trash and dispose of it in the bear-proof bin or dumpster outside Do NOT leave the key in bear-proof bin door Let us know if the bear-proof bin is too full to put all your trash inside
• Turn thermostat down to 55 (do not turn off!) • Turn lights off, secure and lock all doors and windows • Turn on electric Bear Fencing (if applicable) • Return keys to HRG Lockbox.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

Carnelian Bay

Carnelian Bay is home to this holiday home. 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 Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park and Sand Harbor. North Shore Parasail and Kings Beach Miniature Golf are also worth visiting.
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Carnelian Bay, CA

What's nearby

  • Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hwy 28 at Old County Rd Bus Stop - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 24 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park - 26 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 26 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 35 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lodge at Big Springs - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Zephyr Lodge at Northstar - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Gar Woods Grill & Pier - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Summit Deck & Grill at Northstar California™ Resort - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Sierra Surf Club - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals?

As of 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals on 23 June 2026 start from NZ$470, 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 Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals located?

Situated in Carnelian Bay, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area and within 3 miles (5 km) of Hwy 28 at Old County Rd Bus Stop and Agate Bay. Skylandia Park and Tahoe City Field Station are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Adam A.

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

Nice Stay for a Ski Weekend

Comfortable stay for our family of 4. Nice simple cabin for a ski weekend. Everything we needed to eat, sleep and relax was available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel U.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Nice home

Loved the location of this home with a nice large living room set up, hot tub, and walking trails through the woods right outside the driveway! Would love to stay again if visiting Tahoe.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Cozy cabin in the woods

Our family enjoyed a quick weekend getaway at the Squirrel’s Nest! The location right next to the forest trail was perfect for a walk in the woods with our pup, followed by a relaxing soak in the outdoor hot tub, and family games at the kitchen table. The kitchen was well-equipped and everything well organized and labeled. Quick drive to town yet tucked away next to the woods. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bret M.

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

Great small but private location

We really enjoy this cozy house with a great hot tub and location. Our only issue this time was a really strong and unpleasant smell between the dining table and stereo bookshelf at the front of the house. Could be a dead animal under the house, but not sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Emilie M.

Lovely stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 wonderful stay here - quiet location, right by a trail which was perfect for our dog. We had everything we needed in the house, the beds were really comfortable, and the hot tub was a great perk. Conveniently located just a short drive away from the lake and activities. Check in and check out were easy, and we got help super quickly when we couldn't open the padlock for the hot tub (user error). Would absolutely stay here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

jason c.

Cozy Cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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 location right at the beginning of a trail-head with a pretty massive hottub and plenty of firewood in the garage for the wood-buring fireplace.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marylou A.

Cozy and felt like home

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: It was a very comfortable home with just enough space for our group of 6. The wrap around deck and hot tub was an added bonus and the location of the cabin itself was peaceful. There's also a nice 3 mile trail that is right next to the cabin which we took full advantage of on our last day.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela Q.

Great accommodations and fantastic location!!!

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 property was very clean and tidy. We loved the location, specially with a fun trail behind it. I would definitely go back.Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Peaceful

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: Thank you for providing a warm home to relax in. The area was beautiful. Had no problems with the fireplace. Wood provided was dry and easy to burn. Hot tub was wonderful. Clear and clean. Jake from hot tub company and his beautiful dog Maya came and made sure it was ready to use. Thank you jake. The fact we were able to bring our fur baby made the trip. Pictures of property are spot on. Have rented from Hauserman since the 80's always easy.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

Schuler Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We honestly love the Squirrels Nest have been staying there for many years. However, in the last couple of stays we've been disappointed with the following:Hot Tub - We won't go in, it's always murky & water needs to be changed more often. Putting chemicals in constantly doesn't work. Fireplace - Needs checking, it smoked up the entire house where we had to open all the windows. The wood may be the cause as the flue is open or it needs a really good sweeping.Heating - the heater is really loud & is very inefficient in the bedrooms.So having the fireplace & hot tub amenities is nice but if you can't really use them, not worth cost of equivalent to staying at a very nice resort.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

Summer fun!!!

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 5th summer staying at The Squirrel’s Nest. It has gotten better every summer. We have made suggestions on how things could be improved and it’s so nice to be listened to. The Hauserman staff and Mr. Douglas have been great to work with.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paolo S.

Peace in the Pines

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: We really enjoyed our stay at Squirrels Nest! The home was clean, had pretty much all you'll need as well as a HUGE deck, outdoor seating, a hot tub and a wood burning fireplace (there was even wood. We'd stay there again in a heartbeat. The only minor critique is that we found the bed a little soft for our taste.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cassie G.

Great space

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 space for an anniversary vacation with our dog. I loved being right next to a trail which made walking the dog easy, and more interesting than just walking around a neighborhood. I also loved the fireplace and hot tub! We did have one small issue with the house and the company had someone out to fix it immediately. The only reason I gave it 4 stars for condition is that the shower head could be replaced. It was either incredibly hard water pressure or very light (this was due to the type of shower head). I would absolutely stay here again! Tahoe is such a beautiful place, and this was a great space to relax after days of exploring!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Shane M.

Great weekend had by all!

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 location for exploring North Lake. Trail starts right outside the house. 10min. walk down the hill to semi-private beach on the Lake. Great hottub. Property description is açurate - not a luxury house, but very comfortable. Had an open fire place, which we did not use. House was smelling of smoke when we arrived from prior use.
Verified

4/10 Poor

John H.

Great location for hiking and sledding, not so great if you don’t like stepping in poo

We arrived at this little cabin after dark but house seemed cute and taken care of. Woke after a hard nights sleep (literally, mattresses were rock hard), and quickly shook it off once we realized how close we were to the trailhead, awesome! Got kids dressed for sledding and sent them out to play in the snow on the expansive front yard. After coffee I walked out to join them and was horrified to see them rolling and falling and stepping in dozens of un picked up (and now half hidden in snow) piles of dog poo!! Gross and highly annoying! Cleaned up the kids and decided to head up the trail for sledding, now fully aware there is tons of dog activity, but I have honestly never seen as much dog poo as there was around this house and on this trailhead. Every 3 steps revealed a new pile to dodge, and my 4 and 6 year old and 65yr old mom are not nearly as accomplished at dodging as me. Gross and frustrating! It wasn’t until we walked waaaay off the trail that it improved, with dog poo only found 10-15 steps apart. A couple days of observing revealed exactly what was going on. Neighbors and visitors to the trailhead let their dogs off leash immediately to roam this houses yard, and not one of them were paying attention to what their pets were doing while roaming. As a dog lover/owner myself I was more than appalled at the blatant rudeness. I never allow my dog onto a property of a person I don’t know, much less urinate and defecate on any surface (a couple dogs nailed my car even). Unknown dogs were bounding up onto the porch of the house, scratching at the door, and pretty much doing whatever they wanted while their owners unloaded gear from their car. New hikers would come and go every 30-60 min, and 80% of them had dogs. We were there for only 2 days and in that time I must have seen at least 30 dogs a day poop or pee on this houses property. I’m not sure if this is a known issue, but that amount of dog waste has to be apparent to anyone visiting or taking care of this property. Bottom line, cute cabin, nice hot tub,good location, horrible trail visitors and neighbors. Disappointed and won’t be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachael S.

Nice home with good hiking!

The home was a bit more exposed than we expected, with the beginning of the trailhead basically right outside there was a pretty constant flow of people walking by. The hot tub is literally on the front porch, but still feels private after dark. Overall was a nice place to stay with the dogs, with lots of hiking through the woods and things to explore. There's also great proximity to a few smaller towns with shops, and access to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Great loation but the house is in need of some TLC and deep cleaning.

The location of the house is splendid if you like to hike, snow shoe, cross country ski or snow mobile. The fireplace is the best because it is deep and has a lovely fire screen. The kitchen was well equipped.The hot tub was a great extra but was noisy because it is right outside the bedroom window. The house is in disrepair and needs deep cleaning. No fence to keep the pooches corralled.
Verified

8/10 Good

Randall C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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