Rubicon Retreat - Private Sauna, Near Skiing, Fireplace

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A two-story wooden cabin with a porch, large windows, and string lights.
A wooden cabin surrounded by snow-covered trees.
A wooden interior with a staircase, a woven chair, and a wall-mounted picture.
Cozy Tahoe cabin living room with knotty pine walls, leather sofa, and a warm atmosphere perfect for relaxing after a day in the snow.
Unique private outdoor barrel sauna, your own Tahoe spa retreat after a day on the slopes

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Tahoma, CA
  • Place, Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Palisades Tahoe
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Heavenly Ski Resort
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

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Map
Tahoma, CA

What's nearby

  • Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 34 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Heavenly Gondola - 41 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Heavenly Ski Resort - 44 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 48 min drive - 51.4 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 35 min drive
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shadyside Lounge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chambers Landing Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Swiss Lakewood Restaurant Tahoe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪West Shore Market - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Dog and Bear Tavern - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rubicon Retreat-Outdoor Sauna, Ski Slopes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Rubicon Retreat-Outdoor Sauna, Ski Slopes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rubicon Retreat-Outdoor Sauna, Ski Slopes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rubicon Retreat-Outdoor Sauna, Ski Slopes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rubicon Retreat-Outdoor Sauna, Ski Slopes located?

This family-friendly Homewood cabin is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoe Maritime Museum and Hellman-Ehrman Mansion. Meeks Bay Beach and Meeks Bay Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

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 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a 3 night stay. Scott was very fast to respond with any questions we had. Nice quiet neighborhood near the lake. Sauna was awesome? Highly recommend . Thanks Scott!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome getaway

Everything with this property was comfortable and clean. No complaints at all. The area is fun with an endless things to do. I wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Thank you Matthew! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy well-appointed cabin

Loved the location and the charm and coziness of this cabin. Super ran and had everything we needed and then some. I will say I was nervous at first because the listing said "electric fireplace" butit was gas with an electric remote...super awe!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2023
Thank you for the glowing review John! We hope to welcome you back again someday!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Retreat With All the Necessities

The perfect cabin in the woods by the lake. This house has everything; great location, comfortable beds, kitchen was stocked with all utensils and good sharp knives (having dull knives in a rental is the worst) plus the best variety of hot sauces anyone could ask for. Sauna was the icing on the cake! Scott was attentive and responded quickly, overall excellent experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Thank you for the review Katy! So glad you had a 5 star experience. Hopefully we can welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a great place!

We had SO much fun staying at this adorable cabin. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was stocked with nearly every tool you might need, the game closet was full of interseting games (including our favorite, Catan!) and the deck was the perfect place to enjoy morning coffee and afternoon reading. The cabin is tucked into a neighborhood so you are away from the busy-ness that sometimes comes with Tahoe in the summer and it was fun to watch all of the 4-wheelers headed up to the Rubicon trail head. Thank you for sharing your place with us! It was such good family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2023
Thank you for your glowing review Holly! We hope you're able to come back and enjoy another peaceful family getaway someday!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cabin right by the Rubicon OHV trail

We rented this place for a family reunion in summer. It is a great little cabin, perfect for 2 people, a very well appointed kitchen, right at the start of the Rubicon OHV trail, with mountain biking/hiking trails within walking distance & a quiet neighborhood. It has it all! Wish there was a way to give 4.5 stars, instead of 5. There is not enough furniture in the bedrooms, so be prepared. The bedrooms have no dressers & one of the bedrooms had no accessible closet. It was challenging for we had nicer clothes for parties and dinners. But overall a great place & we plan to book there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2023
Thank you for your review Jessica! We appreciate your feedback and take it into consideration. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Tahoe cabin

I absolutely loved this house. You can tell it is a very well loved house by the owners! It had fabulous amenities and great cookware— there was literally nothing missing! The house was so kid friendly, too— my 5 and 3 year old were excited about the bunk bed and toys, and the adults were excited about the kid friendly plates, etc. also a huge bonus that it is dog friendly as we love Tahoe with our pup! It is a tiny A-frame and every inch of the house is maximized for space. It is a great location, right at the base of the rubicon trail. If you have a very car enthusiastic 3 year old Kid with you, it’s an added bonus to watch the off-road vehicles come and go all day. It can get a bit busy in that regard, but the street itself is quiet, tucked away from the highway noise. We enjoyed great walks to Chambers, Tahoma market, and more. I can’t wait to stay here again! Thank you Scott and sue for everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2025
Wow! Thank you for your stellar review Elizabeth!
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