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Three Bears Cabin: Dog Friendly-Hot Tub-2.5Bed/1BA

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Front view in Summer.  Pine trees provide privacy from quiet Ward Creek Road
Front view in Winter
Terrace/patio
Front view in Winter
6 seat hot tub with surrounding ski fence for privacy and ambiance.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 581.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Tahoe City, CA
  • Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Granlibakken Resort Ski Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Three Bears Cabin: Dog Friendly-Hot Tub-2.5Bed/1BA

Our cabin is available for both short and long term rentals. It is professionally cleaned and disinfected in accordance with anti-viral sanitation standards between each guest visits..

Three Bears Cabin is a quintessential storybook Tahoe cabin designed and built by famed Tahoe architect Burt Anderson (it is rumored that he even lived in this house at one point).

This cozy cabin is perfect for 1 or 2 couples (4 adult maximum) or a family of up to 5 for your summer or winter vacation on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. It is located 3 miles south of Tahoe City in the quiet neighborhood of Pineland, on a well-maintained road that is mostly traveled by local residents (no through traffic). You'll feel comfortable having the kids and dog playing in the yard around the house, knowing the car traffic is at a minimum here.

You'll enjoy a fully-equipped cabin with plenty of off- street parking, a large southeast facing wrap-around deck with outdoor dining and BBQ areas and a 6 person hot tub. Inside you'll find a mud room with ski racks and boot & glove dryers, full size washer and dryer, mountain decor and architecture, 39' flat screen TV with High-Def cable, TiVo DVR, Blueray DVD player are all available to make your stay feel like home. There is a second TV+DVD player in the loft, making it the perfect spot for the kids to settle in and watch a movie before bed. Secure 50MB wireless internet access is available for all your electronic devices. Central heating will keep you warm and cozy, and a freestanding gas stove in the living room adds extra warmth and ambiance. A recliner sofa in living room is ideal for settling in to watch the game or a movie. A fully-equipped kitchen, bathroom, and all bedding is provided to make your stay simple and relaxing.

The house is located directly across the street from Ward Creek, and the lake itself is located less than 1 mile away. Popular summer activities include fishing, boating, swimming, paddle boarding, kite boarding, kayaking, canoeing, sun bathing on the beach, jet skiing, etc.

Take a leisurely stroll to four great restaurants: Sunnyside Resort, Firesign, Shadyside, and Spoon. A ski/snowboard rental shop (West Shore Sports), and a mini-mart/deli/liquor store (West Shore Market) are all less than 1 mile away from the cabin.

A half-mile walk will take you to Kilner Park, where you can find beach volleyball, lighted tennis courts, swings, sandbox, jungle gym, and the biggest spiral slide in Tahoe! And just across Highway 89, you'll find the beach!

In winter, a shuttle bus conveniently departs from Sunnyside Resort every 30 minutes for pick-up and drop-off at Alpine Meadows' Sherwood lift, which is only 2 miles/5 minute drive up the road. Imagine the convenience of not having to get in the car to get to your ski lift! Alternatively, family-friendly Homewood Ski Resort is only 3.5 miles away and world renowned Squaw Valley is just 20 minutes away. Cross country skiing, backcountry skiing, and snowmobiling is accessible right out of the back door.

In summer, the Tahoe Rim Trail trailhead is conveniently located 1/2 mile away for mountain biking and hiking enthusiasts. Less than 1 mile away, 15 miles of paved bike path makes for great family fun with commanding lake views. The bike path is also used for roller-blades, jogging, walking or access to the Truckee river bike path for fishing and rafting. For those looking for more of a challenge, try biking up to either Alpine Meadows or Squaw Valley ski resorts from the bike path along Hwy 89.

Tahoe City is a short 3 miles drive where you will find all the amenities expected in a small mountain town: lake-side fine dining, shopping, coffee shops, bars, grocery & drug stores, ethnic food restaurants, movie theater, yoga studios & day spas, fitness clubs, banks, golf courses, bike/ski/snowboard rentals, river rafting, fly fishing, boat rentals, etc.

For additional nightlife options, gambling casinos and live concerts can be found in Crystal Bay, located at the California-Nevada boarder, 10 miles (20 minutes drive) north of Tahoe City.

Additional House Rules:
- Maximum occupancy is 5 people, day or night.
-Maximum rental period is 31 days without prior authorization by owner
- No smoking of any substance is allowed anywhere on the property, inside or outside.
- Permission to bring a pet must be approved by owner prior to your arrival. No more than one pet allowed at the house. An additional $100 Pet Fee will be added to your reservation.
- Three night minimum stay on weekends during winter and summer seasons (unless otherwise approved)
- Minimum stay of 4-7 nights during
major US holidays.
- No check-in or check-out on Saturdays
-We are happy to host ADA-compliant service animals and take service animal fraud seriously, as it is a crime. While disclosure of the presence of a service animal isn't necessary before booking an VRBO, for medical and safety reasons, we kindly request that guests who bring a service animal communicate their animal's presence during the booking process to foster an environment of transparency. Upon your booking and per ADA Federal Laws, California State Laws, and VRBO policy, guests shall answer the two questions permitted by ADA for each Service Animal: 1. Is the Service Animal needed for a disability of one of your registered guests in the traveling party? 2. What work or task(s) is the Service Animal trained to perform? Please note that per ADA and VRBO policies, no service animal shall be left on our property without its handler at any time without prior approval or consent. Doing so will result in the immediate termination of the guest's booking with no refund and immediate eviction from the property. A guest's service animal shall be controllable by its handler, housebroken, and allowed only in the authorized common space areas and the guest's room(s). The service animal shall be harnessed, leashed, or tethered and under the guest's control at all times unless the guest's disability prevents using these devices or these devices interfere with the service animal's safe, effective performance of tasks. In that case, the guest must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls. Service animals are not allowed on any furniture or beds at any time. We retain the right to seek recovery for any damages incurred during a guest's booked stay. Upon checkout, if it is found that extensive cleaning is required that exceeds our standard fees, the guest shall be notified in writing through host and VRBO. Guests agree to be responsible and pay for all additional costs incurred to adhere to and maintain VRBO standards. Additionally, any damages found that exceed normal wear and tear are the guest's responsibility. The guest agrees to be responsible and pay for all additional fees incurred to clean or repair the home to the same condition it was before the stay. Guests agree to pre-approve VRBO billing the on-file credit card for any documented damage or extensive cleaning and agree not to challenge the charge on the card on file.

Property manager

John Distefano

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
- Maximum occupancy is 5 people, day or night. -Maximum rental period is 30 days without prior authorization by owner
- No smoking of any substance is allowed anywhere on the property, inside or outside.
- Permission to bring a pet must be approved by owner prior to arrival. No more than one pet allowed. A $100 Pet Fee will apply.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tahoe City

Located in Pineland, a neighbourhood in Tahoe City, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Tahoe Maritime Museum and Olympic Valley Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tahoe City, CA

What's nearby

  • Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Granlibakken Resort Ski Area - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Commons Beach Park - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • North Tahoe Regional Park - 11 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 26 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chalet - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Bridgetender - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Swiss Lakewood Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Crest Cafe and Catering - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Three Bears Cabin: Dog Friendly-Hot Tub-2.5Bed/1BA pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Three Bears Cabin: Dog Friendly-Hot Tub-2.5Bed/1BA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Three Bears Cabin: Dog Friendly-Hot Tub-2.5Bed/1BA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Three Bears Cabin: Dog Friendly-Hot Tub-2.5Bed/1BA located?

Located in the mountains, this Pineland cabin offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Hurricane Bay and Granlibakken Resort Ski Area, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. St. Nicholas Episcopal Church and Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 83 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 83 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Cozy cabin - lovely

Wonderful stay. Cabin was great. Easy process and great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ian L.

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

Barebones but cute

Had most of what we needed for a ski weekend. Hot tub was a hit. Beds were a bust.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan Z.

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

3 Bears Cabin

We had a wonderful snowy weekend at the cabin! Everything worked as advertised and there were no issues. Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen S.

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

Bear cabin stay

It was a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

3 Bears is great

We had a great stay. The place is really nice, close to relatives, and well maintained. Two thumbs up!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

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

great place

Property worked well for 4 people, loft area upstairs provided necessary privacy for couple.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Mountain Rejuvination

One of the top 3 rentals ever booked. This home delivers as advertised and more. Well maintained and stocked. Great ( quiet location ) but minutes from the lake and restaurants. This is a gem .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

EAMONN M.

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

Great cabin

Has everything you need and you can walk to Sunnyside in 15 mins.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga N.

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

Nice cozy place.

Has everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

cute cabin!

cute cabin, good but small setup. hot tub was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Name H.

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

Great spot

Great location in close proximity to palisades and Tahoe city
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

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

Great as usual

We’ve rented 3 Bears several times & always enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger T.

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

Escaping the south texas heat

Three bears cabin was very comfortable, cozy, and clean. Great location for the activity my wife and I wanted to do. I recommend staying there very highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

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

Cozy Cabin

Simple and lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Perfect

Perfect I want to know it the owner rode all of the skis used for fence around the hot tub?
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Little Piece of Heaven

This quaint little cabin was the perfect get away for a week of relaxation. Close enough to lots of activities and restaurants, while being a bit removed from all the hustle. We hope to make it back someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen and Kurt S.

Cozy, comfortable, cute, convenient

Great cabin, tastefully decorated, all the conveniences! Hot tub a plus! Easy drive to Tahoe highlights. Quiet area. Owner very accommodating and easy to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016

8/10 Good

Cindy O.

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

Weekend Tournament

It was a nice cabin, but a bit smaller than we thought. John was very quick to respond to any questions and for a smaller family or a couple it is a great cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

Winter Getaway

This place was a perfect stay. The cabin had everything we could have needed for relaxing and post snow warm ups. We caught the tail end of an epic snow dump that maximised our fun. Honestly, give credit to your snow guys! They did a stellar job. I will definitely be keeping this place in the books for future stays.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

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

Lovely cabin

Lovely cabin in the woods. We actually Daw a couple bears the first day so make sure to take precautions. It had everything we needed. My only complaint is the beds were too soft for my back but that’s a preference thing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Great Cabin with creature comforts

This was a charming, cozy cabin for our Thanksgiving break with two adults, a 10yo and a 13yo. The kids stayed in the loft and we had room for lounging. The hot tub was super clean. Central heat and gas fireplace and washer/dryer and wifi meant we could pretend we were roughing it in the mountains. One small plumbing issue the day before Thanksgiving but thankfully the owner responded right away and sent someone over to check on it and called the plumber for that very day so we never lost use of any sink/shower/dishwasher/washer which was appreciated (and not always the case with these mountain cabins!). Great local hiking and location near Tahoe City.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S., Sunnyvale CA

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

Wonderful cabin, perfect for our family!

We had such a wonderful stay at the 3 bears cabin! It was just right for a long weekend getaway. We have two young boys and they loved the loft and upstairs area, and Lincoln logs. We all loved the jacuzzi, deck and comfortable living area. And most of all dog friendly was so important and appreciated for our dog to join us. Everything was smooth and easy to communicate with the host. It had all we needed. We love the area as well, Quiet and a short drive to west shore deli, Firesign, the beach and sunnyside. All favorites of ours. You could walk if you’re up for it. Thank you and we would definitely recommend and love to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyable stay at the Three Bears Cabin

Our family had a pleasant stay at the Three Bears Cabin conveniently located near Tahoe City earlier this month. Everything was clean and in order upon our arrival. As an active family that enjoys being outdoors, we especially liked having use of the cabin's mud room to keep our snow gear organized and out of the way. The inside of the cabin was comfortable and well laid-out, and the presence of a high speed internet connection was a plus. We were lucky to have some new snow during our stay, so having the snow-covered wooded area behind the house to hike and play around in added to our enjoyment. John was pleasant to work with and responsive via email to our questions during our stay. A "just right" cabin for this family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Lovely spot for a quiet mid-week getaway

The title says it all. The place was as described in the listing. Love the location. No issues checking in. We're very appreciative of the owner in accommodating our pet situation. Our family had a wonderful couple of quiet days together. It was not a big deal to us, and I'm nitpicking, but we never could find pot holders. The coffee pot was broken but functional. And the kitchen knives are a bit sketchy to use (dull and flimsy). But none of that would stop us from coming back. Hope to in the summer time if available. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve C., San Francisco

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

Cozy, Good Location, Would Recommend

We had a great stay this winter. The house was cozy and suited our party of 4 adults (and two cats) comfortably. There was easy access to a variety of local restaurants and supermarkets. With everything plowed it was 15 minutes to either Palisades location. Our only issue was the previous rental party wasn't very tidy - we kept finding beer cans, water bottles, towels and so on as the snow melted or deep behind furniture (two cats you see...). The hot tub upon arrive was pretty green and foamy but mid-week a professional showed up to completely drain and clean it completely (we didn't have to ask the property manager). The times we did contact the property manager they were extremely quick to respond and helpful. We would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by John Distefano

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If this cabin is not avaiable during the dates of our Tahoe vactation please consider staying at our other property VRBO# 630558. It is also a cute 2BR+1BA Tahoe cabin located in the Timberland neighborhood on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe.

What makes this property unique

There are three excellent dining choices about a mile of the house, all highly visible on Hwy 89, that are all right across the street from each other.

Sunnyside Resort offer high-end lakeside dining, Spoon offers family style dining, Firesign Cafe is a great breakfast and lunch spot, and Sunnyside Market and Deli where you can pick up deli-style sandwiches and basics (i.e. milk, eggs, bread, beer, soda, ice cream, etc.).

There are other options about 3 miles to the south on Hwy 89 around Homewood many, many more about 3 miles to the north in and around Tahoe City.

Languages:

English