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Family Paradise: Swings, games and space!!

Family-friendly holiday home in South Lake Tahoe

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Property grounds
Private kitchen
Living area
Master
Master Bath

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Place, Barton Memorial Hospital
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Tahoe Balloons
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tahoe Mountain Wedding Chapel
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Den 1

2 Single Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Paradise: Swings, games and space!!

PLEASE VISIT OUR OTHER VRBO LISTINGS: 478492, 440131

City of South Lake Tahoe ordinances and we require that there be no more than two cars parked (in the driveway) at this property; quiet, respectful conduct at all times and no noise after 10pm. Occupancy limited to 4 for adult only groups or 4 adults plus up to 4 children in family groups. No parties or events permitted.

Enjoy the open layout and cozy downstairs hideaway or the two big decks overlooking a creek.

When you are searching for a home base for your perfect Tahoe vacation a lot of things should be standard. Beautiful clean décor and furniture, a kitchen that is a pleasure to gather and cook in, a hot tub, a grill, internet access and home entertainment options. We wanted to go a step further here are some other things we offer that the others might not:
• Complimentary gift basket on arrival
• Shampoo, conditioner, body wash and hand soap provided
• Local (contractor)owners for good advice and quick attention to issues
• Level neighborhood makes snow driving much easier
• Not over crowded, only two people to a room
• Gas fireplace, cozy, still heats in a black out
• No keys to lose, we'll email you a code for our digital lock


Upstairs features a large open plan kitchen and living area. Beautiful slate flooring, a fully equipped gourmet kitchen and HDTV above the gas fireplace. Send the kids downstairs to the large flat screen and the foozball table. Cook up dinner on the barbecue or soak in the sun from the decks overlooking the creek and trees.

There are three bedrooms upstairs. A master with a king bed, roku TV and its own bathroom, a room with a queen bed and a slider to the back deck, the third has two twin beds. Down stairs is lots of space including including a futon couch that becomes two twin beds. All your towels and linens are provided

Cooking is a dream here. The kitchen features alder cabinets and concrete counters. There are fridgidaire appliances including a dishwasher and convection/microwave. We have included everything you could need to bake or cook up a storm. If you prefer to do your cooking outside we have a big natural gas grill just out the door.

Relaxing is easy with a cozy fireplace and game and reading nook. The foozball table is great fun. We are wired for entertainment with 3 HDTVs, roku streaming and games and high speed wifi through out the house.

The grounds are landscaped and lead down to a small creek. There is a swing set, bocce ball court and ladderball for entertaining the kids without leaving the comfort of home.

Location is key and this is a good one. Central in town you are close to everything. Heavenly 10min; Sierra at Tahoe 20min; Kirkwood 35min;Casinos 10min; Beaches 5min; Shopping 5min; Golf 10min. This is a quiet, flat residential area so access is easy and the nights are quiet. The home backs to a sunny wooded area and creek. Take it all in from the two big decks.

City of South Lake Tahoe Permit: 005010

Keywords: cabin, lodge, hideaway

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack n play, booster seat, toys, baby gate supplie
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only thanks

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 332936
Property # 383106vb

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe is home to this holiday home. Heavenly Ski Resort and Heavenly Gondola are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Emerald Bay State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Magic Carpet Golf and Lake Tahoe Balloons. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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South Lake Tahoe, CA

What's nearby

  • Barton Memorial Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lake Tahoe Balloons - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Magic Carpet Golf - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tahoe Mountain Wedding Chapel - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Heavenly Gondola - 12 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cascade Kitchens - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bert's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Good Bakery Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lake Tahoe AleWorX - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Paradise: Swings, games and space!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family Paradise: Swings, games and space!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Paradise: Swings, games and space!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Paradise: Swings, games and space!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Paradise: Swings, games and space!! located?

This family-friendly South Lake Tahoe holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Barton Memorial Hospital, Magic Carpet Golf and Lake Tahoe Balloons. Tahoe Mountain Wedding Chapel and Tahoe Trout Farm are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 153 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 177 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nicole P.

great stay!

We had a great stay at this lovely home in south lake tahoe! Great location! Kitchen very well equipped! The grill needed a little cleaning before used it but worked out well! House was spacious and comfortable! Only complaint was that the pullout couch/futons on the lower level were very uncomfortable for sleeping on. Actually went out and bought an air matress which was much better! Would definitely stay here again (but probably w a max of 6 ppl)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kati F., Sacramento

Great Family Cabin

We recently stayed at the cabin with a total of 4 couples and our families. The house was great. Everything was provided that we could need . The cabin is located fairly close to the casino area and close to Raleys and TJ MAXX if you forgot anything.The Cabin / Beds were all clean and everything seemed well maintained . We got lucky and had snow and the kids loved it . My only suggestion is with young kids to bring a baby gate for the stairs. They are steap and narrow and a little tough for some of the little guys. We Loved the cabin and plan to come back during the summer .

4/10 Poor

Kari H.

Not happy with the cleanliness of the rental.

I don’t normally give bad reviews but I was very disappointed with the cleanliness of this rental. It really kept me from fully enjoying my trip. I hope in the future they do a better job.

4/10 Poor

Karen B., United States

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

So I don't like to leave bad reviews, but I feel like I need to be honest about this place. The owner is very nice and easy to communicate with and if we could rate him separate from the rental, I would. When we arrived, the place was in good order as far as being neat, but I cannot say clean. The carpets are stained, the chairs in the living room are actually filthy and stained and partially broken. We put one of the extra bath towels over the top of the worst one so we could sit in it. There is actually quite a list of things that we made and gave to the owner upon our departure. We didn't contact him while we were there because we didn't want someone in our space during the short time we were there. The pictures make the place look wonderful, and the yard was great for our grandkids. But the hot tub was bad, we got in it twice, but the 2nd time we turned on the jets and all sorts of things, including hair, came floating to the surface. It was pretty gross. I would not stay there again, nor would I recommend it to anyone. Having said all this, the owner was apologetic and explained that he knew the carpets and furniture were stained, but that as of the end of this year, vacation rentals will not be allowed in the area anymore, and he didn't want to replace the items that needed to be replaced. I can understand that, but then the price should reflect the actual condition of the place. When looking at this rental, our family read a lot of the reviews, and since there were so many 5 star reviews, expected that the place would be as the pictures portrayed. In reality, it was like keeping this place presentable was an afterthought. I wish the vacation rental owners good luck with their lawsuit against the closure of this type of rentals, but it's no excuse for a dirty home with broken furniture and kitchen items. In fact, if you look at the picture of the stove in the kitchen, there is actually a hole in the face panel. It looks like just a reflection on the plastic, but it's actually a hole and it's peeled outward, and what is underneath is partially exposed. It appears that it's been that way for a good long while. So, to sum this up, no, I would not stay here again and no I would not recommend it. Very nice owner, just a bad rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

Ken W.

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

Great location BUT terrible condition of rental

Location is awesome - close to everything and in a quiet neighborhood with a lovely yard. However, the condition of the house, specifically from a cleanliness standpoint, was absolutely ridiculous! We can take "worn" conditions as sometimes happens with rentals BUT dirty sheets (hair everywhere and smelled sweaty) and duvet cover (dry food smears on top...salsa???) that had to be washed before we could use them...not acceptable. Both shower curtains were moldy and smelled so bad. The carpet was really very dirty and especially in the master bedroom.It looked like cups (many) of coffee had been spilled on the carpet and not cleaned up. We had to make a trip back out to purchase cleaning supplies (zero cleaning supplies were available in the house) and air fresheners. The list is very long and I won't go on as the owner indicated they are being shut down due to VRBO restrictions in Tahoe. I am guessing his attitude is to let things go...but still charge FULL price. Bottom line, I went up with my family to attend a party in the area and spent the first 2 hours of my "vacation" cleaning and feeling very uncomfortable for 2 days in this place due to the grossness. We've done a lot of VRBO's and have never had this happen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

ERICA L., San Leandro ca United States

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

Great

The location and property is great. Welcoming for kids. The property has everything you need. Will definitely come back. My kids loved it

2/10 Terrible

Rocio J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

A very unfortunate family experience!

I would like to start stating that the house was clean and ready for tenants. However, it was a shame we were only there for about 30 minutes. During the booking process I entered that there would be 8-10 adults and 5 children plus 1 toddler. The rental called for a maximum of 12 people. We had 8 adults, 5 kids and plus one toddler. I had contacted the owner through the VRBO private message system and have home the head count and told him there would be a mother and a baby as well. He said “if it was up to me, it would be fine but no more than what I had because city ordinance would not allow him to have that.” So, I took it as an ok since it was strictly family and it was our Easter vacation after all our family has been through Covid. As we were unloading my family automatically got an unwelcome and uncomfortable feeling with the neighbors. The surrounding neighbors starting coming out of their houses and inspecting our unloading process. We felt as if everyone was watching us and being judged. We all went into the house and started settling in for our Easter dinner preparation in the kitchen. About 30 minutes upon our arrival I received a phone call from the owner stating to confirm my head count which I told him we were over 1 adult and the baby. He said he had watched us through the camera and we couldn’t stay because we had gone over. We believe a neighbor must have called because there are signs ALL OVER the house warning tenants about the neighbors to the left and to keep noise levels down. I proceeded to tell him if we could PLEASE finish out the day and finish eating dinner and he didn’t care. I repeated that it was only a baby and the mom and he said “ I don’t care if it was a newborn, they have to leave”. I also stated that we had traveled 4 hours and there was no way we could find a rental for the night. He disregarded our circumstances and said we had 30 minutes to leave if not he would kick us ALL out. We packed our things back up and decided we had to go back home. We were put and an awful family situation. I sent him a message telling him if we could at least be refunded for the 2 days we were not going to be there. He stated “ if I could re-rent the property he would gladly give us a full refund”. I went into the VRBO website and he never made the effort to put the property back available to rent. I believe we deserved at least a refund on the 2 days we were unable to use there services!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob M., Stockton, Ca

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

Great for Families

We brought our children and their children up for a week and had a great time. The yard was perfect for the kids, ages 2 and 4, and they loved the swing set. The kitchen was also great to cook in and sit around and enjoy time with the family. Duggan was very responsive when we called him for a couple minor issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ellen J.

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

Perfect spot!

Absolutely wonderful location. It’s fun, private, and close to everything. The host is incredible... he even brought us a bag of ice when I couldn’t get the ice machine to work. Oh, and he got it to work too! Stay here and you won’t regret it.

10/10 Excellent

Beau D.

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

Great vacation

We had a great family vacation. The house was amazing and the kids loved the backyard playground. We will definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

Jose A.

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

Beautiful place

Love the view and the location, close by to many recreational places and land marks at Lake Tahoe. Nice for family getaways and adventure seekers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

wayne a.

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

Great backyard

great backyard & well-equipped kitchen

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Ann Q., Henderson, Nevada

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

Perfect for families

We had a wonderful stay. The house was large, the beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked. Our grandchildren loved the backyard and the adults really enjoyed the hot tub. Definitely will be staying there again. Easy check in and the host stopped by to make sure that everything was okay. Definitely a five star rating.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L., Palm Desert

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

Tahoe family vacay

Such a great location! Backyard is so fun for all ages! The house is very well equipped and family friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karim L., Houston

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

Perfect family vacation

The place was very accommodating, yard is perfect for kids and just chilling at home. Downstairs bedroom is useful and helps separate the crowds when needed. Only drawback is having to go down the stairs every time you want to use the backyard, but they are only like 10 stairs. Duggan was very responsive on the spot.

10/10 Excellent

Jake B.

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

Great property

Highly recommend this fantastic rental. Everything from booking, to check-in, stay logistics, and check-out was simple and clearly communicated. The house is well stocked, has an awesome backyard and is very conveniently located. Quiet neighborhood feel backing green space. Hot tub was a nice amenity to treat our weary muscles after long days recreating. 100% would book here again when returning to Tahoe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cassy M.

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

Great South Lake Tahoe Vacation Home

This property was very clean and well maintained. The owners were attentive to all our needs and responded quickly. The location was perfect. Near the lake and many hikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great quiet home

It was perfect location for our Bball tournament. Host was great and very accommodating. House was nice and well kept. Location was great, grocery store and shopping right around the corner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jayme S.

All you need for a relaxing and fun family vacation!

We had the loveliest stay here! The house is so spacious, comfortable, and well-stocked with everything you could need. Duggan was so helpful and responsive if a need arose. The backyard is just lovely - we spent many hours playing bocce ball, ladder golf, playing on the play structure, and foosball. The kitchen has more than any kitchen of a vacation home we’ve ever stayed in! It was fun to cook in. The location is fabulous, close to everything. The neighborhood was very quiet and we rested very well on the comfortable beds. There were more than enough blankets, towels, and bedding. The gift basket on arrival was so welcoming and brought much joy to our kids! We loved the Aleworx pizza place nearby for dinner and our kids loved watching their pizza being made. We had a wonderful time and will refer your home to our friends, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Cheryl C.

Clean and quiet

Our stay was very nice. Had plenty of room for the 7 of us and a large kitchen to all hang out. Nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rosie R.

Comfortable and close to shops

This was our second time staying here. We loved it both times close to beach and shops. Will def consider this again for a future stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

mussie o.

South Shore home

The house was better than expected. The kitchen and bathrooms are updated. I loved the tile floors. My family enjoyed their stay. The owner was very responsive and left a detail list, which made it easier and enjoyable stay. The basement area was a wonderful place for kids to play and watch tv. Definitely, plan to come back in the future. Bonus for us, was the backyard was big and kids got to play in the snow and we had a few bears that decided to come by and say hi :) ( which excited the kids).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine R., Sacramento

Perfect!

The property was clean, well stocked with kitchen tools, dishes, etc. The backyard was so much fun for sledding. It was perfect for my big family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eyad Q.

Memory for LIFE

Wow just wow. Blew my mind. What an amazing vacation home. Everyone with me wished we could've stayed longer. The property owner was amazing, helpful and really appreciates your business. He gave me a 75 dollar discount for a simple mistake which goes far to show you how much he really cares for your positive experience. The house was clean, spacious, and fully loaded with things you would generally need to have a good stay. Bring your own Fillet Minion though :). The Hot Tub was clean, The foosball table was fun, backyard was so joyous other than Mr. Wilson next door. Close to restaurants (we ate thai food nearby), close to snowmobiles and sledding. 10 Minutes from downtown. If i ever rent a place it will be from this property owner. Now the only Con to my stay was Mr. Wilson next door. My kids are ages 5,3,2. We checked in at 415 pm. and let my kids go play in the snow immediately at like 4:30 so they can have a little fun after the long drive. About 5 minutes into playing... Mr wilson whos house is next door is on his balcony and he says "hey someones sleeping over here can you have the kids keep it down". I said ok no problem and kind of brushed it aside and went on about my business. Its like Mr. wilson was never a child or something. Plus the weather was 30 degrees, if someone was truly sleeping at 5PM in 30 degree weather, im sure the windows wouldve been closed. Anyways, just Ignore Mr. Wilson and be good to your neighbors in any case. But let your kids enjoy themselves. Anyways, even with Mr wilson next door. I would still rent out this exact property again. Till next time Peace and Love, Eyad

10/10 Excellent

Zeevik N.

Great house, with everything you need for a great vacation !!

This was a great house for our winter vacation - two families, 4 adults and 7 kids. The house is super nice, well equipped, with a great kitchen, which has everything you can think of to have great meals - from a quick breakfast to a full fancy dinner (to celebrate my birthday:) ) Located in a very quite neighborhood, yet in a very central place and close to the highways, so driving to our favorite ski resort was super easy. And after a long day skiing the sierra slopes, there is nothing better than relaxing in the Jacuzzi, which was pre-set to a perfect 101F. The owners were super nice, and responsive when needed. Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely house - we'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Duggan Smith

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I came to Tahoe on vacation from Australia in 1998 and have been drawn to the place ever since. In fact I moved here permanently tin 2013 and have been loving it ever since. I am lucky enough to teach snowboarding at Heavenly each winter and work in construction during the summer. My wife Angela and I feel very lucky to be able to raise our kids, Max and Paloma in this amazing outdoor playground.

We enjoy skiing and snowboarding Heavenly with the kids. I have begun exploring the back country snowboarding for a great combination of exercise, nature bliss and great powder riding.

In the Summer we take in the beaches and hikes as a family.

Why they chose this property

We bought this place, that is around the corner from where we live, so we would have somewhere for my family to stay when they visit from Australia. I was able to remodel it top to bottom with a great place to vacation being the goal all along.

What makes this property unique

This house is just perfect for families. It is cozy and intimate upstairs but the huge downstairs den areas let everyone spread out when they need to. The yard is amazing. Enjoy the grill, hot tub and creek view all year round. A great mellow slope for Winter sledding and snow play. In the Summer the swing set, bocce ball and ladder ball will keep the kids occupied for days.


Complimentary gift basket on arrival
• Luxurious bath robes in the bedrooms
• On demand hot water to keep up with lots of showers
• Shampoo, conditioner, body wash and hand soap provided
• Over stocked kitchen: spices, olive oil, balsamic, coffee, waffle maker, baking supplies
• Local (contractor)owners for good advice and quick attention to issues
• Level neighborhood makes snow driving much easier
• Not over crowded, only two people to a room
• Gas fireplace, cozy, still heats in a black out
• No keys to lose, we'll send you a code for our digital lock

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English, Spanish

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