Rivendell - Escape at Historic Home in Olympic Valley, Near Village, Golf, and Minutes to Tahoe

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A rustic interior with wooden beams, leather furniture, and large windows offering natural light.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, wooden tables, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a kitchen area with a counter and bar stools.
A rustic cabin interior with exposed wooden beams, a stone fireplace, a wooden bench, and a stone-tiled floor.
A wooden interior with a large dining table, chairs, and a kitchen area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Rooftop terrace
    A rare find - enjoy stunning views from the rooftop terrace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Palisades Tahoe

Popular amenities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Massages in spa
  • Arcade/game room
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Olympic Valley, CA
  • Place, Tahoe National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Olympic Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Palisades Tahoe
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Olympic Valley

Located in Olympic Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. 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 Donner Lake. Olympic Museum and Olympic Valley Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
Map
Olympic Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Tahoe National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Olympic Village Inn Bus Stop - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Olympic Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Palisades Tahoe Aerial Tram - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 17 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River Ranch Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fireside Pizza Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Rocker - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crest Cafe and Catering - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rivendell - Escape at Historic Home in Olympic Valley, Near Village, Golf, and Minutes to Tahoe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rivendell - Escape at Historic Home in Olympic Valley, Near Village, Golf, and Minutes to Tahoe?

As of 8 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rivendell - Escape at Historic Home in Olympic Valley, Near Village, Golf, and Minutes to Tahoe on 15 November 2026 start from NZ$9,431, 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 Rivendell - Escape at Historic Home in Olympic Valley, Near Village, Golf, and Minutes to Tahoe?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rivendell - Escape at Historic Home in Olympic Valley, Near Village, Golf, and Minutes to Tahoe?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rivendell - Escape at Historic Home in Olympic Valley, Near Village, Golf, and Minutes to Tahoe?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rivendell - Escape at Historic Home in Olympic Valley, Near Village, Golf, and Minutes to Tahoe located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Palisades Tahoe. Olympic Village Inn Bus Stop and Far East Express Ski Lift are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

The property was amazing and within walking distance of Squaw
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cost place and lots of beds, a bit of a random layout, but everything worked out great and property manager was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aly was super responsive to our check in needs and was welcoming to kick off our stay! Really cool house with the lodge feel! Lots of clean bedrooms with the best feature of all- pro unity to the liftsGreat communication Aly, thanks for taking care of us!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 March 2026
Thank you so much and it was great meeting you! We would be happy to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

We loved the location. Fantastic morning views of the mountain each morning and quick, convenient access to the mountain village. Loved learning of the special history of the home, too.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend

Great location and great space
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it's a cozy house with plenty of space for three families with kids and it's in a great location. The house is old and some things need updating. The master bath was a little musty during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2026
Thank you for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

bachelor party

amazing house, so close to the mountain. very spacious and well appointed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We had a very nice stay at this home. It’s close to the village which is a huge plus and has a fun view on the slopes. The communication with the property management was wonderful and so quick. It’s a cool, old historic property so just be prepared for it feeling that way. Our only complaint is that the price on this property was extremely high so we felt like the bathrooms/kitchen should have been more updated for such a high price.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 January 2026
Thank you for your feedback and review, we appreciate it!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Space for everyone!

Rivendell is across the street from Palisades Village with plenty of space for everyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great ski trip house; walking distance to lifts

It takes ~10 minutes, but definitely doable to walk up and down to the Far Eastern lift area. Wish the downstairs common area bathroom with just a bathtub had a shower too, but everything else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

We had 4 families that needed 6 bedrooms and bathrooms. One bathroom only had a tub so wasn't as usable for quick getting ready. It was rather warm upstairs so difficult for sleeping, but fans were found in some rooms downstairs that made sleeping better there. There are daybeds that look great but won't work for sleeping as the door to the porch is right next to them and there is no blind on it to block out the light in the morning. The 2 living areas are really nice for putting kids upstairs.There are some minor issues that need to be addressed and a mildew smell initially that affected 2 people in our party. The location is great however. It's just an older home, It was extremely pricey for our trip however.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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