⭐7+ night stay Discount⭐5 bedroom~Groups-Families-Long Stays Welcome⭐ Guests love it!! "This place is a delight! It is nice and clean. Beautiful windows, which allow lots of sunlight." -Jan 2025 "So much space, big rooms, beautiful views...walk to restaurants, coffee shops, stores, movies. Fishing every day and caught some nice trout." Claudia - 2025 "Amazing house, Even better location, great host" Dennis - 2025
On the Sparks Marina canal! Walk to the lake, dining, casino, movie theater, shopping & close to waterpark. Tesla Gigafactory 20 minutes. This 5 bd/2.5 bth home offers relaxation and feeding ducks off the back boat dock. The Lake/Marina has water fun, fishing and a kids play park. The home is just minutes from downtown Reno and Lake Tahoe is within an hour. Sleeping up to 16 guests, this 2-story home will not disappoint!
It will be a delight staying in this spacious lake house updated with all the comforts of home. Spend your days exploring downtown Sparks, Reno or Lake Tahoe and your evenings with the beautiful sunsets at the Marina. Enjoy the local events or bring whatever floats your boat (paddle boards, kayaks, rafts, canoes, paddle boats, etc.~ some rentals are available at the marina).
This large 2500 sq ft home with the private dock and water access is not only in the perfect location, but inside you'll find a mixture of tile, hardwood flooring, and plenty of windows bringing in wonderful sunshine. The living room is the perfect place to relax on the comfy couches, enjoy the fireplace and stream movies or binge watch your favorite shows. For the chef in the house, the kitchen is a dream with stainless steel appliances, a gas stove, and double ovens. You'll love all the amenities that make cooking for friends and family a pleasure. Each bedroom has its own wow factor to ensure a great stay and plenty of rest after your many adventures.
Whatever brings you to Nevada, Marina Escape is the perfect place to call your home away from home!
Sleeping Arrangements- Primary - King Bed (Sleeps 2) Bedroom 2 - 2 Queen Beds (Sleeps 4) Bedroom 3 - Full Bed (Sleeps 2) Bedroom 4 - Queen Bed (Sleeps 2) Bedroom 5 - Queen Bed (Sleeps 2) Living Room: 2 couches for children or teens (Sleeps 2) Sitting Room: 1 couch for children or teens (Sleeps 1-2)
Property Highlights: On Canal of Sparks Marina Dock with canal access Fishing from the dock Patio table & chairs Stone gas fireplace Small desk & chair Jetted soaking tub 5 minute walk to Legends outlet mall, AMC theater and Legends Bay Casino
Location Nearest Supermarket – less than 5-minute drive to Target Distance to Airport – about a 15-minute drive to Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Nearby Attractions Galaxy Theaters Legends IMAX – less than a 5-minute drive or 10-minute walk Wild Island Family Adventure Park – Waterpark - less than a 5-minute drive The Outlets at Legends – less than a 5-minute drive Downtown Reno – 10-minute drive National Automobile Museum – 10-minute drive The Discovery – Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum- about a 10-minute drive University of Nevada, Reno – less than a 15-minute drive The Ranch Disc Golf Course – is less than a 15-minute drive Mount Rose Ski – about a 40-minute drive Lake Tahoe – about a 50-minute drive
~Things to Note~ ◆ An additional screening form may be required. ◆ Extra Guest Fee: $10.00 per guest per night over 12 guests ◆ Camera locations: 1) front door, with audio recording 2) backyard, no audio.
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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 and a deadlock
About the area
Sparks
Located in Sparks, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Sparks Heritage Museum and Western Wildlife Galleries are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Reno Arch and Reno Arch. Wild Island Family Adventure Park and Fun Quest are also worth visiting. With kayaking, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Wild Island Family Adventure Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Reno Station - 14 min drive
Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Maverik - 13 min walk
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 14 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 19 min walk
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - 17 min walk
Imbib Custom Brews - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Location! *Sleeps 16* Lake~Shopping~Groups~Marina Escape pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Location! *Sleeps 16* Lake~Shopping~Groups~Marina Escape?
As of 20 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Location! *Sleeps 16* Lake~Shopping~Groups~Marina Escape on 30 September 2026 start from NZ$1,190, 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 Location! *Sleeps 16* Lake~Shopping~Groups~Marina Escape?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Location! *Sleeps 16* Lake~Shopping~Groups~Marina Escape?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Location! *Sleeps 16* Lake~Shopping~Groups~Marina Escape?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Location! *Sleeps 16* Lake~Shopping~Groups~Marina Escape located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Sparks Marina Park and Legends Bay Casino. Outlets at Legends Sparks and Sierra Sid's are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
6.8
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
House was beautiful! Lots of room for a big family. But the internet was awful. The connection was very weak. You could not connect to your phone. I reached out to the host and was told that she did not know the internet was not working well. The TV'S in the house were not even connected to the wifi or plugged in. They must be for "show".We enjoyed our stay. Host responded in a timely manner for all issues.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the home and found it spacious for your family.
We're sorry to hear you experienced internet issues during your stay. After your visit, we worked with the internet provider to replace equipment and verify that the Wi-Fi and TVs were connected and functioning properly. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and are always working to improve the guest experience.
Thank you for staying with us.
Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to hear the space accommodated your group comfortably. Thank you for staying with us!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Todd W.
30 November 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The host was very welcoming. Amenities were ok. Yard was not clean. Cupboard dishes were dirty. There was not enough cooking and eating utensils and pots and pans. There were no board games in the house for a fun family evening. The beds in all five bedrooms were has hard as a rock. No one slept very good.
Todd W.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 December 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m glad to hear you felt welcomed, but I’m truly sorry to learn that several aspects of your stay didn’t meet expectations.
We’ll be addressing the yard and dish cleanliness with our team immediately, as this is not the standard we aim to provide. We’re also reviewing our inventory of utensils, cookware, and other kitchen essentials to ensure the home is better equipped for future guests. Board games are a great suggestion, and we’ll plan to add a selection for families to enjoy.
I’m especially sorry to hear the beds were not comfortable for your group. While mattress comfort can vary by preference, we will reassess them to ensure they meet a quality standard.
We appreciate your feedback, it helps us improve. Thank you again for staying with us, and we hope to offer a much better experience in the future.
UNR 2023 Winter Graduation Weekend--a time to remember!!
Very nice property with well kept and spacious rooms. The two living rooms areas downstairs were also spacious and well kept. Would definitely stay again if the occasion presents itself.
Carl G.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2024
Thanks for your perfect review. So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your next visit.
We stayed for a long weekend for a softball tournament and had a great time. The home is definitely lacking in some kitchen essentials but we found it comfortable and the property manager for our stay was helpful and even dropped off some items that were lacking. I will say the home "sleeps 16", but has beds for 12 people at most and three couches. Sleeping 16 would be a stretch.
Ashley K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2023
Thank you so much for the kind review. We really appreciate it. You are welcome back anytime.
Master shower no hot water. Dish washer needs a fix to the upper tray. Other than that a great property.
james a w.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Thanks for your feedback, we have fixed the issues mentioned. Thanks for sharing. Hope to see you soon!
Verified
4/10 Poor
kristi f.
4 October 2023
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Kristi
Great location but there were issues with cleanliness. Dirty kitchen sponges left behind as well as a cleaning rage in the bathroom. Used soap bars left in the main bathroom……
kristi f.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2023
Thanks for your review. I will notify the caretaker and make sure it's ready for future guests. We hope you will give us another try.
Verified
6/10 Okay
lorena c.
9 October 2023
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
house needs better cleaning
property is nice and cozy, but needs more cleaning. sheets and bed coverings were super dirty, that was disgusting!!!
One of the rooms the lights did not work. The kitchen needed to be more supplies like spoons, blender, dish soap, etc...
lorena c.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2023
Thanks for your feedback. We are so sorry for your troubles during your stay. We are working with our local caretaker to make sure the house is ready upon arrival.
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Kathryn K.
27 June 2024
Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disappointed
The place was not on the marina as indicated in the description but was on a dirty canal and the picture was of a unit that was across the way on the same canal. The floor was filthy. We scrubbed it twice with vinegar and it was still dirty. The furniture was dirty. The kitchen faucet was broken. The plumbing was subpar. We are extremely disappointed.
Kathryn K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We apologize for the discrepancies and issues you encountered during your stay. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will use it to improve the experience for all our guests. Thank you again for staying with us, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
After all the threats in the listing about being respectful of the neighbors, it would have been nice if the house was better. The floors turned your socks black, the dishes in the cupboard were not washed (there were lots of Cascade pods for the dishwasher), the coffee pots had grounds in the baskets, not all the sheets were changed (we brought our own Tide pods) and the front screen door was broken. I know we left the house cleaner than we found it. It made a great base location for all we wanted to do. The ability to park 3 vehicles at the property was a plus. I am reasonably certain that this poor review means I will get a negative VRBO rating and not get back my cleaning deposit on the house. Alas, I am willing to risk it.
Marcia H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 October 2023
Thanks for your feedback, we do appreciate it. When you write a review on VRBO both the guest and the host can not read them until the other has posted. Therefore a guest nor a host can write a review based on what the other has said. I can reply to your review but as for ratings it is done at the same time. We are working closely with this house and using all our guests feedback to make improvements. We do thank you for sharing.
WORST experience ever and I have rented many homes thru VRBO. The floor plan is awesome if you're in need to rent a home for a very large party. We had a total of 14 people and felt that there were rooms for everyone. When we arrived, we noticed the house smelled like marijuana which we brushed off.
The kitchen faucet was broken and constantly dripping, and the coffee pot was filthy with layers of mold that required a hot soak and deep cleaning. The master toilet is broke, doesn't flush well and also the bathroom on the second floor has issues. This house has a ton of plumbing issues. The shower has missing parts. Cold is hot and hot is cold! Mandy, which she called herself the owner at first, came by to replace the light bulbs that went out and told us she would bring a grill. Granted this conversation took place on day 1, we rented the home for 6 nights! Day 4 we still had NO grill.
I informed Mandy of the plumbing issues, and she acted like she was not aware. The plumber flaked on coming by. Mandy came over unannounced to fix the master toilet. She left tools and a mess in the water closet and apparently forgot her cell. Our teenage sons were eating lunch, and someone randomly walked in the house ran upstairs to grab the phone left in the water closet! At this point, I had enough. We requested a refund and she quit responding to my texts. At one point she admitted the house was a headache! I asked for the owners contact info and she has yet to reply!
Elizabeth M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2024
Thank you for taking the time to respond and provide me with feedback from your stay. I take the comfort and experience of my guests very seriously, and I am so sorry your stay did not meet your expectations.
About the host
Hosted by Rental Advisor
Why they chose this property
This aesthetically furnished large home is full of comfort for large groups as well as centrally located for activities. It is on the canal and just steps away from the lake where you will find rentals for water activities or enjoy a calming sunset walk. Also within walking distance are eateries, a coffee shop, theater, shopping mall casino and more! Not to forget the kids, there is a playground at the marina, Coconut Bowl with bowling and arcade plus the much loved water park nearby. Our house will be your favorite!
What makes this property unique
This beautiful home has something for everyone! The lake provides fun and fishing as well as a great place for walking and talking or enjoying the sunset. There is shopping, a casino, restaurants and IMAX theater within walking distance. This home will not disappoint and is spacious enough for the whole family or group.
Languages:
English, Spanish
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