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Red Dog Cabin - vacation wonder in South Lake Tahoe

 
 
 
Christmas Valley house rental - back view in the summer
back view in the summer
 
Christmas Valley house rental - back view in the summer

back view in the summer

private deck in the summer with the mountains and river views

private deck in the summer with the mountains and river views

the deck: you can see the door to the mudroom, the gas grill, and our spa

the deck: you can see the door to the mudroom, the gas grill, and our spa

the floor plan of the house

the floor plan of the house

master bedroom (king size bed) with a bathroom

master bedroom (king size bed) with a bathroom

master bathroom (get there via the master BR or the laundry room/kitchen)

master bathroom (get there via the master BR or the laundry room/kitchen)

the third bedroom has a bunk-bed and two twin beds (all brand new mattresses)

the third bedroom has a bunk-bed and two twin beds (all brand new mattresses)

third bedroom

third bedroom

the second bedroom with a queen bed

the second bedroom with a queen bed

hall bathroom, located between the second and the third bedrooms

hall bathroom, located between the second and the third bedrooms

front entry (used in the summer only, it is blocked by snow in the winter)

front entry (used in the summer only, it is blocked by snow in the winter)

our beautiful and spacious mudroom: we leave our shoes and outdoor jackets there

our beautiful and spacious mudroom: we leave our shoes and outdoor jackets there

view through the sliding door to the deck and the spa

view through the sliding door to the deck and the spa

dining table, large enough for 8 people but can be extended to fit 12

dining table, large enough for 8 people but can be extended to fit 12

open floor plan: the kitchen view through the dining area and the living room

open floor plan: the kitchen view through the dining area and the living room

kitchen has a kitchen nook in its far end; it has all new kitchen appliances

kitchen has a kitchen nook in its far end; it has all new kitchen appliances

large TV (DISH satellite) in the living room

large TV (DISH satellite) in the living room

wood fireplace in the living room

wood fireplace in the living room

cozy fireplace in the living room

cozy fireplace in the living room

Rachel hiking at Echo Lakes

Rachel hiking at Echo Lakes

the back view of the house looking into the mountains and the river

the back view of the house looking into the mountains and the river

winter, the side view

winter, the side view

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps10
  • 2 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Christmas Valley vacation house rental
House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8-9)

Enjoy your vacation in the Red Dog Cabin where you can explore Tahoe's wonderland just by stepping out the back door! Located in scenic Christmas Valley of South lake Tahoe, this house is away from tourist town traffic, but close to everything in town: shopping, entertaining, eating out, plus it's only 20 minutes away from the casinos.

The house is roomy and sunny with large windows that allow you to feel that you are surrounded by nature: Upper Truckee River runs through the backyard of this large 2-acre lot and the mountains and the National Forest are in your view from everywhere.

We have set up the house as our home and we love coming here! We know you will enjoy the art on the walls, the furnishing, and the comfortable bedding.

It is a spacious house and it accommodates 8-10 people comfortably. The floor plan is very well designed providing lots of privacy with the bedrooms being on the apposite ends of the house. The house has: 3 roomy bedrooms, 2 full newly remodeled bathrooms (done in bright colors in a contemporary style), a fully stocked kitchen, a living room with a fireplace, and a spacious mudroom (charming and extremely convenient for leaving your shoes, jackets, bags, etc before entering the house). The deck overlooks the river, and again, provides you with a great river, mountain, and forest views. The upstairs is not available, it's the owners' private quarters, and it will not be occupied during your stay.

And we can assure you that every visited dog believes that our place and our neighborhood are the ultimate dog paradise. So, bring your pets along! But also please be a responsible pet owner.

Amenities include:

- 1 king bed (master bedroom)

- 1 queen bed (2nd bedroom)

- 2 twin beds and 1 bunk bed (3rd bedroom)

- 1 folding bed (in master bedroom closet)

- parking space for 4 cars

- our kitchen is fully equipped with all you need: cooking pots, nice dishware, utensils, electrical tea cattle, coffee maker, lots of spices, oils, teas, coffee, etc.

- wood fireplace in the living room

- a very nice Hot Tub and Gourmet Gas Grill on the deck

- DISH network HDTV, DVD

- free wireless internet connection (AT&T provider)

- iPod Sound Tower to station your iPod

- we provide linen and double set of towels for all 8 people.

In the Winter:

- right from the backyard you can snowshoe, go sledding, and do cross-country skiing;

- we are perfectly situated being close to several ski resorts: Heavenly (12 miles), Kirkwood (24 miles), Sierra at Tahoe (13 miles);

- close by, there are many great locations for groomed and marked cross country trails.

In the Summer:

- this beautiful cabin is located just 15 min away from the superb sandy beaches of southern shores of Lake Tahoe;

- for those who love hiking, kayaking or canoeing, we are located very close to the magnificent Echo Lakes;

- otherwise, you can bike or hike the Tahoe Rim Trails right out of the house (no driving! );

- you can even bring a horse to our property and ride the trails right out of the house;

- our cabin is a great place to relax and prepare for your Death Ride in July.

Payments can be made via PayPal, personal check, cashier's check, bank funds transfer.

The holiday weekends' reservations require a min of 3 nights stay, regular weekends - 2-night stay.

Cancellation policy: full refund if cancelled 4 weeks prior the arrival date, 50% refund if cancelled 14 days prior to regular weekends; no refunds for holidays unless it's rented.

For more details, pictures, and testimonials please go to my website.

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About Rachel

My name is Rachel and with my husband I live the Bay Area, CA.

I love to travel, work in sculpture, garden, bike, hike, love theater, opera, museums, art, and I really enjoy sharing our beautiful home in Tahoe with our friends and guests.

Rachel purchased this house in 2004
Why Rachel chose Christmas Valley

We love our house in Tahoe. It is a very spacious home built on a 2 acres lot, surrounded by the mountains and the US National Forest. South Upper Truckee River runs though our property.

The location is wonderful!. It takes only 20 min getting to everything one would love to do in Tahoe: getting to a couple ski resorts, to Lake Tahoe, to Stateline casinos, to hiking trails at Echo Lakes (with lots of hiking with no driving at all).

This is our second home and we love coming there at least once a month. We recently did lots of major remodeling: completely remodeled the bathrooms, got all new kitchen appliances, painted inside/outside, got new furniture, new mattresses, rebuilt the deck, and got a new spa. All that done within the last 3 years. We made the house very comfortable for ourselves and our guest.

What makes this house unique

In the winter, sledding and snowshoeing can be done in the back of the house. Heavenly, Sierra-at-Ttahoe, and Kirkwood are the closest ski resorts.

In the summer, if you like hiking, you can go on either short or very long hikes right out of the house (no driving). It is the same when it comes to biking. The beautiful Lake Tahoe Southern shore beaches are within a short 20-min drive.

Christmas Valley house rental - back view in the summer

back view in the summer

private deck in the summer with the mountains and river views

private deck in the summer with the mountains and river views

the deck: you can see the door to the mudroom, the gas grill, and our spa

the deck: you can see the door to the mudroom, the gas grill, and our spa

the floor plan of the house

the floor plan of the house

master bedroom (king size bed) with a bathroom

master bedroom (king size bed) with a bathroom

master bathroom (get there via the master BR or the laundry room/kitchen)

master bathroom (get there via the master BR or the laundry room/kitchen)

the third bedroom has a bunk-bed and two twin beds (all brand new mattresses)

the third bedroom has a bunk-bed and two twin beds (all brand new mattresses)

third bedroom

third bedroom

the second bedroom with a queen bed

the second bedroom with a queen bed

hall bathroom, located between the second and the third bedrooms

hall bathroom, located between the second and the third bedrooms

front entry (used in the summer only, it is blocked by snow in the winter)

front entry (used in the summer only, it is blocked by snow in the winter)

our beautiful and spacious mudroom: we leave our shoes and outdoor jackets there

our beautiful and spacious mudroom: we leave our shoes and outdoor jackets there

view through the sliding door to the deck and the spa

view through the sliding door to the deck and the spa

dining table, large enough for 8 people but can be extended to fit 12

dining table, large enough for 8 people but can be extended to fit 12

open floor plan: the kitchen view through the dining area and the living room

open floor plan: the kitchen view through the dining area and the living room

kitchen has a kitchen nook in its far end; it has all new kitchen appliances

kitchen has a kitchen nook in its far end; it has all new kitchen appliances

large TV (DISH satellite) in the living room

large TV (DISH satellite) in the living room

wood fireplace in the living room

wood fireplace in the living room

cozy fireplace in the living room

cozy fireplace in the living room

Rachel hiking at Echo Lakes

Rachel hiking at Echo Lakes

the back view of the house looking into the mountains and the river

the back view of the house looking into the mountains and the river

winter, the side view

winter, the side view

Nearest Airport : Reno at 65 Miles
Nearest Motorway : hw 89 at 2 Miles
Nearest Beach : Camp Richardson beach at 9 Miles
Nearest Barpub : The Divided Sky at 3 Miles
Nearest Ski : Heavenly at 12 Miles
Nearest Golf : Lake Tahoe Golf Course at 5 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : The Get Away Cafe at 3 Miles
Car: necessary

Located in scenic Christmas Valley, this house is away from tourist town traffic, but at the same time it is close to everything in town: shopping, entertaining, eating out, etc. and it’s just a 20 minute drive to the casinos or the southern shores of Lake Tahoe.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Christmas Valley, California

Notes

  • $180/nt - $310/nt
  • USD
  • Winter regular (Nov 20-April 15): $240/night
  • Christmas/New Year: $310/night ..... Winter Holidays: $270/night;
  • Summer regular (Jun 14-Sep 15): $215/night ...... Summer Holidays: $235/night
  • off-season: $180/night
  • week-long reservation gets a one day off discount
  • Two-Night Minimum Stay regular times ..... Three-Night Minimum Stay for Holidays
  • 10% county tax and $130 cleaning fee will be added to each reservation
  • $400 Refundable Security Deposit

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Christmas Valley, California

Property Type:
  • house

Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals

Floor Area:
  • 1850 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • Mountain View ...
    Beautiful Sierra Mountain can be viewed from every room in the house
  • Water View ...
    S. Upper Truckee river runs through our property

Theme:
  • Adventure
  • Away From It All
  • Budget
  • Family
  • Romantic
  • Spa
  • Sports & Activities

General:
  • Mobile Phone ...
    Not all providers have a signal in the house. Feel free to use our land-line
  • Covered Parking ...
    one car can be parked in the garage
  • Wood Fireplace ...
    please bring or purchase locally your own wood
  • Garage ...
    attached garage (see the floor plan among the photos
  • Telephone ...
    free use of our land-line for the US calls
  • Linens Provided ...
    we provide all linens, towels for 8 people and lots of extra pillows and blankets.
  • Internet ...
    we have WiFi
  • Fireplace
  • Wood Stove
  • Heating ...
    central air-forced heating system
  • Towels Provided ...
    we provide a double set of towels for 8 people
  • Parking ...
    one car can be parked in the garage and 3 cars can be parked on our driveway
  • Living Room ...
    the living room has one large sofa, one double recliner, two arm chairs
  • Hair Dryer
  • Wireless Internet ...
    AT&T WiFi
  • Computer Available ...
    WiFi connection with your computer
  • Parking Off Street ...
    4 cars can be parked on the driveway
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Free Long Distance
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer

Kitchen:
  • Stove ...
    one year old
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
    we provide everything and more to serve 12 people
  • Pantry Items ...
    we provide toilet paper, paper towels, Sarah clear paper and foils
  • Coffee Maker ...
    there is a coffee maker and the french press and a couple of tea pots
  • Dishwasher ...
    one year old
  • Microwave ...
    one year old
  • Refrigerator
  • Cooking Utensils ...
    fully stocked kitchen to serve 12 people
  • Kitchen ...
    we provide coffee, tea, cooking oils, lots of spices, etc

Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • Dining ...
    it's an open space floor plan: the kitchen and the dining area are adjoined.
  • seating for 12 people

Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
  • 2

Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 sleep sofa /futon , 1 king , one folding bed stored in the bedroom's closet
    Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 3 - 2 twin/ single , 1 bunk bed
  • King size beds (1), Queen size Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (2), Child Beds (1) full size folding bed, Bunk Beds (2)
Entertainment:
  • Television ...
    HDTV, DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    Dish satellite
  • Stereo
  • CD Player
  • DVD Player
  • Music Library ...
    Sound Tower for your iPod

Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill ...
    Gas Grill
  • Deck / Patio ...
    overlooking mountains, river, and National Forest. in the summer we have a patio table with chairs on the deck
  • 6 beach chairs

Suitability:
  • pets considered ...
    dogs and cats are welcome
  • wheelchair accessible ...
    We had some disabled guests staying in our house and they said that our its open floor plan makes it easy for them to move around the house. We also have grab bars in both bathrooms.
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only ...
    No smoking inside of the house. You can smoke outside but please make sure you collect your cigaret buds. Thanks
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
    25
  • Events Allowed

Pool / Spa:
  • Hot Tub ...
    nice spa on the deck always professionally serviced before your arrival

Attractions:
  • restaurants

Leisure Activities:
  • gambling casinos
  • horseback riding
  • scenic drives
  • sledding
  • walking

Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • ice skating
  • kayaking
  • paragliding
  • parasailing
  • snowboarding
  • cross country skiing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • golf
  • hiking
  • mountain biking
  • skiing
  • swimming
  • water skiing

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Christmas Valley, California

Red Dog Cabin - vacation wonder in South Lake Tahoe
average rating of 5.0 based on 11 reviews
business
Red Dog Cabin - vacation wonder in South Lake Tahoe
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p433093vb
408.475.8565
Christmas Valley 2 South Lake Tahoe
Oakland
5

Absolutely wonderful!

5 of 5
Submitted: January 28, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
We just came back from a wonderful weekend at Red Dog Cabin. It's in a perfect location at the end of Upper Truckee Road--we snowshoed right out the door and explored the woods and meadows nearby. But it's also close enough to South Lake Tahoe for runs to the grocery store or a drink at Divided Sky. The house faces the river, so you can sit in the hot tub on the deck and take in all the natural beauty. The house was huge, with comfortable beds, a great entertainment system, and perfect for gathering around the table or spreading out and relaxing. It had everything we needed for cooking big meals. Rachel was so communicative and helpful from the beginning--we couldn't have asked for a better stay. Awesome!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Dear Morgan,
this is a fantastic review!! thank you very much!

I feel responsible when people entrust me with their vacation and therefore I always try hard making the best of our house and improving the communication with my guests. It feels good to know that sometimes my guests' and mine views of what is needed match.

Thank you very much again and please come back.
Rachel
P.S. we just came back from Tahoe - it was so beautiful, sunny, and pretty warm. Tahoe is so special! I love it there.
business
Red Dog Cabin - vacation wonder in South Lake Tahoe
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p433093vb
408.475.8565
Christmas Valley 2 South Lake Tahoe
Sacramento, CA
5

Nice house, beautiful location

5 of 5
Submitted: January 4, 2013 Stayed: December 2012
The Red Dog Cabin is a great place for a get-away. The location is lovely and convenient to skiing and South Shore. The house is open, light and very comfortable. I would recommend this place to my friends!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Red Dog Cabin - vacation wonder in South Lake Tahoe
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p433093vb
408.475.8565
Christmas Valley 2 South Lake Tahoe
Boston, MA
5

Winter holiday stay at Red Dog Cabin was fantastic!

5 of 5
Submitted: January 1, 2013 Stayed: December 2012
Red Dog Cabin is the perfect place for a winter holiday. The house accommodates all ages and is dog friendly. The fully-equipped kitchen makes cooking and eating in a pleasure - especially when getting to town might be difficult when the snow hits. There are sleds available for the gentle slope in the back yard. The hot tub soothes the muscles after sledding. We highly recommend Red Dog Cabin for a family gathering.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, People with Disabilities
business
Red Dog Cabin - vacation wonder in South Lake Tahoe
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p433093vb
408.475.8565
Christmas Valley 2 South Lake Tahoe
5

Good getaway!

5 of 5
Submitted: October 2, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
My friends and I came here to get away from the city. The place was big enough and the area was beautiful. Also, this house was equipped with everything! We didn't really need to use some of our things because it was already at the house. I would definitely would like to come again. I know my friends would too.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you so much for leaving such a nice review. It helps a lot! I would love seeing you and your friends coming back any time, any season.
Rachel
business
Red Dog Cabin - vacation wonder in South Lake Tahoe
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p433093vb
408.475.8565
Christmas Valley 2 South Lake Tahoe
Woodside, CA
5

Excellent South Lake Tahoe Cabin

5 of 5
Submitted: September 21, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
This cabin is a great place - we stayed here last here for a Tough Mudder event and this was our first choice for accommodations this year. There are lots of great cabins in this area, but we were so happy with this place that it was our first choice this year. I'm hoping to return next year as well.

My review from last year:

"Me and four friends ran the Tough Mudder Norcal challenge and we were lucky enough to find Red Dog Cabin. The place is fantastic - very clean and spacious, we had plenty of room. The hot tub was a life saver after the event. The location was good and easy to find. Communications with the owner were very simple and easy; she's a great host. I would definitely recommend this place."
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
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