Onyx Gem: 1 BR, 1.5 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 4

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather recliner, sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wall-mounted decoration, a door, and a window with a view of trees.
A covered outdoor area with a grill, a table, and chairs, surrounded by trees.
A rectangular swimming pool with a wooden deck and lounge chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence and tall trees.
A multi-story residential building with a brown roof and beige siding, surrounded by trees.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Agate Bay

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Carnelian Bay, CA
  • Place, beach near Carnelian Woods
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Agate Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Carnelian Bay

Located in Carnelian Woods, a neighbourhood in Carnelian Bay, this holiday home is in the mountains. Northstar California Resort and Palisades Tahoe are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park and Sand Harbor. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Incline Village Tennis Center or Tahoe Donner Tennis Center.
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Carnelian Bay, CA

What's nearby

  • beach near Carnelian Woods - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Agate Bay - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 20 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 29 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Fallen Leaf Lake - 55 min drive - 61.7 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 22 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gar Woods Grill & Pier - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Whitecaps Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Grid Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jason's Beachside Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bear Belly Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Onyx Gem: 1 BR, 1.5 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 4 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Onyx Gem: 1 BR, 1.5 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 4?

As of 27 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Onyx Gem: 1 BR, 1.5 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 4 on 27 November 2026 start from NZ$1,475, 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.

Is Onyx Gem: 1 BR, 1.5 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Onyx Gem: 1 BR, 1.5 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Onyx Gem: 1 BR, 1.5 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Onyx Gem: 1 BR, 1.5 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 4 located?

Located in Carnelian Woods, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Agate Bay and within 3 miles (5 km) of North Tahoe Marina and Moon Dunes Beach. Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 109 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was so convenient and comfortable!!We absolutely loved staying there!Can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This location was perfect for a vacation. Clos.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great experience easy checking and out.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean room, comfortable bed and pillows. Thank you we had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, well-stocked unit for a one-month stay as a ski bum. Excellent communication with rental agency.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit is a little old and tired, but we had everything we needed for a delightful stay. We especially enjoyed the location and the amenities at Carnelian Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The kitchen was lacking. There were very few plates, the glasses were plastic, there were few coffee mugs. The kitchen could have used more tools. The fireplace and space were lovely. We enjoyed our time there very much..
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!! We love going to Tahoe in the off season (No crowds and plenty of parking) This unit is perfect for two adults or two adults with kids. The kitchen and bath are showing normal wear and tear but nicely equipped and clean. I would recommend this place for a great weekend with easy access to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Perfect accommodations for our needs! Great location - secluded and quiet, but close to the beach and select restaurants. Spectacular views of the lake and mountains a block or two away. Such a beautiful area!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot

Great location & walkable to some eateries. The place was cozy and perfect for a small group. The hot tub & other amenities aren’t open every day, so just something to be aware of to plan your vacation accordingly if you want to enjoy them all. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Walking distance to the water.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The perfect rental...clean, cozy, quiet, and walking distance to the water. Would definitely recommend. Thank you for letting us stay and making our fourth of July vacation perfect.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great condo for a getaway!

The condo is well appointed and comfortable. Great experience for a girls get away. Comfortable, clean and easy to get in and out of. I would recommend the property and would come back to be a guest again. Thank yoU!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good

Good property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tahoe Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a very nice visit and the property management was very helpful in trying to help me take care of my Dad who had altitude sickness. They were also very prompt about fixing an outlet that did not work. Would highly recommend!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great Location - Experience could have been better...

Great location, nice clean condo, but the condo wasn't kept up and the sofa "bed" was broken. Not sure how it could accommodate 4 people. Luckily it was me and our two girls. Guess who got the bedroom and who got the loft sofa...?
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo is in a great location but many things in the place were cheap and breaking (or already broken) which put a damper on our stay. The kitchen was also not very well stocked with cookware.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice location

Across the street from a nice pebbled dog beach. Neighborhood was quiet and surrounded in pine trees. The place itself was cozy although we got a little warm even with the fans provided, the thermostat was set to heat to 70 but it felt warmer. Once i figured out how to open windows and let the fresh air in it cooled the place down a bit. If you dont mind cleaning up after yourself and washing dishes on vacation this place will do. Also if you dont mind giant ants crawling around, we were told they were harmless so we let them be. We just threw them outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Carnelian Bay Condos

Everything was clean an orderly. No issues with check in or the accommodations. We wish the rec center with the spa and hot tub was open later than 8:45pm. After skiing at Heavenly, having dinner, and driving back, we were told that we only had 15 minutes to used the amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All good

Lovely unit. Rental agent answered my questions. Great location. Tv upstairs didn’t work. Only issue
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our first vacation with our dog and this property was only a short walk to Carnelian Bay, which is a dog-friendly beach. The property is in need of a refresh. It had a musty smell which we rectified with air freshener. The bedding was tired. I found a down comforter that I swapped for the old blanket and comforter that solved the problem. The dishwasher was broken and light bulbs need replacing. The size was perfect for our needs and the outside little deck was great. A refresh of bedding and carpets would make this a perfect condo.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The management company for this unit changed the code to the door prior to our departure time. My young son and I were hence unexpectedly locked out of the unit (in the mountains, in December, without coats) on the day of our departure as we were taking the garbage out. There is also no cell phone service at this unit, so in order to reach the management company, we had to drive out of the neighborhood to place a phone call. I then had to call the company 5 times in order to reach someone. The man I reached was not apologetic about the company's lack of compliance with their own rental agreement (the agreement you sign states that you will access until 10 AM on the day of departure) or their negligence with unexpectedly inhibiting access to a remote unit in the mountains with no cell service in the winter. Avoid this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
I really wanted to like this place, but after my stay, I have mixed reviews. The mattress was very hard and I ended up sleeping on the sofa. The balcony was super small so I couldn’t really spend time out there with my dog as I had hoped. The microwave handle almost fell off when using it; the coffee pot was on its last leg as well. I didn’t feel welcomed by property management. They were very strict and made their check-in and checkout times abundantly clear. It rained the day I arrived so I waited in my car for an hour for the proper check in time. The house was dark and completely closed up when I got inside, not even the curtains were open. They sent a reminder that I must be out by 10 AM the night before I left so I was so nervous about the timing, I ended up locking myself out. They have an office a block away, but it was closed and I had to ask a neighbor to call them to get a temporary code to get the rest of my things. The condo is in a great location with a small dog and may consider giving it another try in another unit. It rained the entire time I was there so I didn’t get to enjoy the amenities or the location as I had hoped.. I work in hospitality management so my review on the PM is based on my professional experience, serving others.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Rental, Surprise 3rd Party Rental Company Communication

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall this is a GREAT rental property! It’s within walking distance of a few restaurants, the Sierra Boat Company, marina, mini golf, and Carnelian Bay where there’s a pebble beach with kayak/SUP rentals and a beach cafe.The rental is very clean, exactly like the pictures on the website. Master bed is comfy. Pillows are super thin. We ended up grabbing the pillows from upstairs for extra comfort. There were thicker pillows in the master closet but no extra linens for use. No A/C but each room is equipped with a small fan (a box fan is provided for the living room) and nice windows that crank open so you can let in the cool mountain air while you sleep. We didn’t have any trouble staying cool. I feel like the property’s affiliation with First Accommodations should be disclosed/added to the rental listing to avoid confusion for future renters. When I booked through VRBO and got the VRBO confirmation email, I thought my rental was set to go (just like any other rental through the website). Nope. All of First Accommodations’ emails went to my junk email and I didn’t even realize I had more paperwork/emails to respond to before my arrival. They ended up calling me 2 weeks before my arrival and we got everything worked out. Just wish I would have known! I will say that it IS very dark, especially in the living room/kitchen area, due to low natural light sources. It didn’t bother us, since we were gone most of the day, but something to consider if you plan to be “home” during the daylight hours. A positive to the “cave-like” nature of the rental is that it stays very cool throughout the day even when it’s hot outside. Overall, we’d 100% stay at this rental again! It was perfect for our summer vacation to Tahoe!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo is a bit old and tired, but it is a fairly good value for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, clean and convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The perfect place to recharge

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay here, it was so quiet while being very close to King's Beach and Tahoe City (both less than a 10min drive). The unit was so quiet, clean and well stocked and we will totally stay again if/when we return to the area!
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