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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6141 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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Tahoe City, CA
  • North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Granlibakken Resort Ski Area
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

Tahoe City

On the beach.Your stay at this Talmont vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park and Granlibakken Resort Ski Area. St. Nicholas Episcopal Church and Hurricane Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Granlibakken Resort Ski Area - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Tahoe City Marina - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
  • North Tahoe Regional Park - 12 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 27 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chalet - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Bridgetender - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Swiss Lakewood Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Crest Cafe and Catering - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Beach Park, Sauna, Hot Tub, Dog & Family Friendly

LOCATION: This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is in the quiet hillside neighborhood of Talmont estates in Tahoe City, about a mile above the lake at elevation 6900'. From this West Shore location, it's easy to get out and explore the beautiful scenery, outdoor activities and landmarks that make Lake Tahoe famous. The house is just one block away from a trail system that leads to Page Meadows, which eventually to the Tahoe Rim Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. This trail system is great for hiking and biking in the summer, or snowshoeing and cross country skiing in the winter.

THE HOME:
This open-concept, comfortable vacation home with sauna and hot tub. It has quick access to year-round activities makes it a good choice for a relaxing stay.

Downstairs: Bear Cub Cabin has a reverse floor plan.
Entering the cabin downstairs, there are 3 bedrooms, a tub/shower bathroom, a. laundry room and a sauna.
All bedrooms feature quality bedding and large flat screen TVs.
Bedrooms:
1. King bedroom
2. Queen bedroom
3. Two twin XL’s that can be pushed together to make a cal king mattress.
An adjacent hallway leads to the Viking Sauna downstairs.

Upstairs: Heading upstairs, the open great room provides a comfortable place to relax, with a round glass wood burning fireplace right in the center of it all. The living room sofas, sectional and swivel chairs are all down-filled comfy and plush, all Restoration Hardware furnishings. Enjoy a 75" Smart TV for movie night, a fully equipped kitchen, a 6-seat dining area, plus 2 barstools at the kitchen island.
The upstairs bathroom includes a shower.
The Deck: The great room leads to a sunny south-facing deck with tree-filtered distant lake views, a Marquis hot tub, an electric BBQ grill, and patio seating. The patio seating includes a padded conversation set in the summer, or 6 resin Adirondack chairs in the winter.

Starter supplies provided: paper towels, TP, dish and dishwasher soap, hand soaps, shower get, shampoo and conditioner, laundry detergent, starter supply of firewood during the cold months.

WINTER NOTICE: To ensure a safe and enjoyable stay, we kindly ask guests to help keep the walkway clear of snow when needed. While we arrange for snow removal, snowfall can accumulate between services. A shovel is provided for your use. Thank you for your help in keeping the path safe!

NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Activities that make Tahoe so popular are skiing and snowboarding, fishing, bike riding, boating, swimming, paddle boarding, river rafting and hiking, all within a short distance from the cabin.. Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Ski Resorts are about a 15 minute drive from the cabin. Plenty of restaurants and shopping are nearby. 3 incredible State Parks including Sugar Pine Point, DL Bliss and Emerald Bay are a short drive away. For gaming, the nearest casinos are Crystal Bay about 15 minutes away, Incline Village about half an hour, or, South Shore and Reno about an hour away.

AMENITIES: Access to the popular private Lake Tahoe Park Association (LTPA) beach park is included with this rental. https://laketahoepark.com
The LTPA is about one mile downhill from the home. 6 beach chairs and 6 beach towels are supplied at the cabin seasonally for guest use. This property has a large lot with an area set up for playing horseshoes or corn hole. Enjoy the Viking Sauna and the Marquis hot tub year round!

TAHOE PARK HOA AMENITIES INCLUDE:
• 3 1/2 acres of Private Beach and manicured Park with 850 feet of lake front footage

• 2 Piers

• Beach Volleyball

• Swing Set

• Basketball

• Picnic and BBQ area

• Horseshoe Pits

PETS: Dogs love Tahoe too! Well mannered dogs of any size/weight are welcome as long as they are potty trained, flea treated, and over one year old. The pet fee is $20 per day, which covers up to 2 dogs.

RULES: Link to Good Neighbor Rules: https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/58384/Placer-Good-Neighbor-Flyer-033022
Placer County has implemented a short term rental ordinance. Guests must agree to read and comply with Placer County's Good Neighbor Rules before booking Bear Cub Cabin. Non-compliance could result in fines being issued by Placer County ranging from $1500 to $5,000, and possible eviction. Some highlights include:
1. Quiet Hours are from 9pm to 8am. No noise shall be heard across property lines. No outdoor speakers or amplified sounds are allowed.
2. Dogs must be leashed at all times when outside the property and all pet waste must be picked up.
3. Parking is limited to onsite parking only in the driveway, which has space for 2 vehicles only. Street parking is prohibited year-round, and cars parked on the street may be ticketed or towed.
4. Occupancy is limited to 6 people maximum. Parties and events are not allowed.
5. The use of any outdoor fire pit or fireplace is strictly prohibited. An electric grill is provided on the upstairs deck with fire safety in mind.
6. Quiet hours are between 9pm and 8am. Noise must not leave the property lines during this time, Hot tub use is prohibited during these hours. Amplified music is not allowed.
7. Anything that is disruptive to the peace of this residential neighborhood is prohibited.
Please note that the Placer County short term rental ordinance includes fines and violations for non-compliance.

ACCESS: A 12% grade hill must be climbed to access this property. Snow chains or 4wd vehicles with snow tires are required in the winter to access. This home has many stairs and not recommended for those with mobility issues. The driveway, walkway and stairs are often slippery.

CANCELLATION: Cancellation refunds are given in accordance with the VRBO cancellation policy in effect upon booking this property.

INSURANCE RECOMMENDED: Tahoe is a great place to visit, but occasionally can be affected by extreme events. While we never want issues like icy roads, inclement weather, road closures, wildfire smoke, illness, pandemic upticks, etc. to negatively impact our guests, it may happen.
When booking Bear Cub Cabin, optional trip insurance is highly recommended. VRBO offers Cancellation Protection through Global Generali: You may be reimbursed for covered non-refundable trip costs if you have to cancel because of illness, injury, theft of visa or passport, or involuntary loss of employment. We also recommend travelers consider "Cancel For Any Reason" travel insurance (offered by private companies) if you want cancellation refunds anytime for any reason at all.

WINTER DRIVING SAFETY: This home is accessed by a steep 12% grade hill. Guests are advised to carry chains in the winter or have 4WD vehicles with snow tires. Mountain conditions are often icy and dangerous, so plan accordingly with properly-fitted chains and wear safe lug soled shoes to prevent slips and falls.
You can find winter driving guidance from the CHP here:
https://www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services/services-information/winter-driving-tips

BEAR SAFETY: Visitors are traveling to bear country, so never leave any food or trash in your vehicle to prevent bear break-ins. This home is protected with bear wires for your safety. Always secure trash in the locked bear garbage bin on the side of the driveway, and never leave any food or excess trash outside the locked bear garbage bin

CHILD SAFETY: Please note that this home is not child-proof or child safe, and children should be supervised at all times.

SECURITY: Electric bear wires have been installed on the exterior of the downstairs doors and windows to prevent bear break-ins. It is not recommended for anyone wearing a pacemaker to rent this property with the bear security device. 3 security cameras are located on the exterior only to monitor the home: one cameras is located above the garage facing the driveway, and 2 are adjacent cameras are on the side of the cabin covering the left side of the cabin.

RENTAL AGREEMENT: If interested in renting this property our rental agreement must be downloaded and carefully reviewed before booking this property. It is located right under the RULES section you must read and agree to. As soon as the initial payment is made to book this property, the rental contract is in effect.

Zack is a third generation owner of this property that was built by his grandfather.

County of Placer TOT Certificate No: 9688, PERMIT STR22-6124

Property manager

Zack

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in this property. Smoking ok outdoors

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,513 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Ideal for families. Bunk beds, board games

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR22-6124

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Private Beach Park, Sauna, Hot Tub, Dog & Family Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 159 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing oasis
This is a charming oasis of a cabin! Just make sure you have an AWD vehicle, the hosts were attentive and easy to communicate with. Thank your for making this fabulous spot available!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen F., Herndon

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay in the mountains!
Listing is accurate and better than pictures. Clean home and comfy beds. Had everything we needed for our visit.Be sure to get an appropriate vehicle in winter time! We had a bit of a time getting up the hill!A was very nice to stay here!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving with friends
Location is perfect - the house is equipped with everything person might need and more. Sauna and hot tub is great for winter. Amazing view of the sky at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marc C.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R., Carson City, Nevada

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
What a great weekend at Bear Cub Cabin! The house is as described. The neighborhood was very quiet with walking areas and hiking trails behind the house. Quick drive down to Tahoe City that has fun shops, good restaurants and a nice walk along the water front. Hot tubbing under the stars was amazing and good for our souls. The beds were comfortable, the water pressure is good and the appliances all worked great. Highly recommended staying at the Bear Cub Cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige S., Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in Tahoe!
Excellent location, close to lots of ammenities! Quality furniture througout. Very comfortable. Stocked kitchen with all you would need! (Not food wise) Loved the fireplace and hot tub! Cant say enough about how well we slept in the primary bed!We will 100% stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear Cub Cabin Tahoe City
This cabin/ home was amazing and the hosts were absolutely the best! We can’t thank them enough for such an enjoyable stay in Tahoe! The cabin/home was so much more than described. It’s definitely on our revisit list!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect cabin for our Family vacation!
Our stay at the Bear Cub Cabin was wonderful! Inside and out it was immaculate! Beautiful open concept living area, and spacious comfortable bedrooms. Very quiet neighborhood. Having access to the Lake Tahoe Park Association was great, it was so pretty, and our Grandsons loved all the amenities it had to offer. Excellent communication with the Hosts, from beginning to end. So happy with our experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

gloria t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
Comfortable. Nice kitchen Greatarea
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The house was great for our family. We went in mid July, and the house was hot during the day. It cooled down in the evening and sleeping was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Annette P., San Francisco, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location with Tahoe Park access
Location is ideal, 5 minute drive to beach and WestShore Market, 2 minute walk to hiking trails. Beautiful views when driving down to the beach. Beds were super comfortable although when we originally booked one room showed a twin over full bunk bed, when we arrived the bed was switched to two twins. The cabin was clean and we loved how orderly and well marked everything was. The outside furniture in the front and on the deck definitely need to be wiped down. Communication was superb with both the owner and manager of the rental when we had difficulty with an appliance. We didn’t think it was too dark as other reviews mentioned. The house kept very cool surprisingly during our very hot week with only the windows open and some of the shades down. We didn’t even need to use the fans provided. Nice having the hot tub on the deck and two separate showers with good water pressure. Also nice to have some basics provided: soap, shampoo & conditioner, TP, paper towels, coffee pods, beach towels and beach chairs. Overall a very lovely stay for our family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time in Tahoe City
The cabin was perfect for my family. We enjoyed our stay and found everything in working order and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear Cabin stay
Excellent stay! Plan to return again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blizzard March 2024
My young sons and I raced up ahead of a big snowstorm in the hopes we'd get out on the slopes early after things opened up. Not meant to be!...We ended up pinned in the cabin for three and a half days while the storm raged. But what a treat to have such a warm, cozy, and well-appointed refuge in which to watch the snow pile up. We loved our stay, despite having to retreat home just as the resorts were reopening, having left no fresh tracks in the powder. We'll be back sometime to try again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G., Windsor, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin
Loved our visit. Very cozy, well stocked, clean rental with a great view. Hot tub was the perfect way to end the day after countless hours playing in the snow. The yard is the perfect place for snow play if you have young kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend getaway
We had an amazing time at the Bear Cub Cabin. Perfect place to relax with family. We enjoyed the open space at the trail head about a block away, toasting smores in the fireplace, and hanging out in the hot tub. Couches were super comfy and a great layout upstairs. Will definitely be staying again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect North Shore
Lovely peek a boo view of the lake from the hot tub and living room. Enjoyed sunrise and sunset over the lake on the south facing deck. Great separation of living and bedroom spaces. Perfect for night owls and early birds. Backyard was a snowy wonderland for the kids. The hosts were very attentive and the cabin was well furnished. We had a great time and hope to stay here again and again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie C., Piedmont, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing, cozy and spacious Tahoe home!
We have rented many homes in Tahoe over 10+ years and I can say that this is one of if not the best!! The home has three bedrooms, all with comfortable beds, pillows and bedding and flat screen TVs. Then upstairs is a huge living room with three (yes you read that right) comfortable sofas one being a huge sectional. And the fireplace in the middle of the room is epic, I love fires more than anything and was mesmerized by this one and it put off a ton of heat. The kitchen was fully stocked and off it is a great laundry room and bathroom. The hot tub is off the family room on the deck and was wonderful and enjoyed by us all multiple times. There also is a trail about a block away that is simply beautiful with no noise or homes in sight and we only saw one person the multiple times we went. To top it off the wonderful manager and owner were very responsive and even offered us an extra night for free given the house cleaner was coming the next morning. Such a wonderful rental and great value!! Would not hesitate to stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin
Perfect for our family of six. Well equipped with everything needed. Location was perfect. We did bring our own baby gate and we were glad we did because of the layout of the living area being upstairs. It worked out perfectly. It was nice for some quality time with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Tahoe Escape
We had friends visiting from the UK and were eager to show off Lake Tahoe and also spend some quality time just hanging out. This house was absolutely perfect!! Plenty of room, wonderful kitchen with everything we needed, great deck with a fabulous hot tub, and so close to Tahoe City, Emerald Bay, Eagle Lake…. The list can go on and on. The house was super clean, had a great layout, and the owners had all the essentials. I had a few questions ahead of time and the owners were very helpful and responsive. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great response from owner
Owner was so amazing and provided so much help and information about the house all before we arrived. I had no questions because they covered all bases! So clean and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mary A A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm Ambiance
House has a warm comfortable ambiance - enjoyed the stay. Comfortable sofas. The hot tub was great, lots of books and games. Kitchen fully outfitted, lots of linens. Close to hiking trails. First rain of the season and temperatures dipped. Downstairs heater smelled so bad that we had to turn it off - attribute to it not being used through the summer. Some of the kitchen utensils and pans were dirty. Could have vacuumed better. Only U Tube service on the TV's - we brought our Apple box and signed in with Disney to watch a movie at night. We had a very nice stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023