Camp Richardson walk & bike path (Pope-Baldwin)
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Rabbit Hole Beach
middayOfficially Keys Beach, but the hosts named it after the house and guests pick the name up. It is the one beach you can walk to: about twenty minutes on foot, no fee, no reservation, no circling for a parking space. Quieter than the National Forest beaches, dogs welcome, and the sunset over the water is the reason to go.
Heavenly Gondola
by sunsetStraight up out of the village to the observation deck. The fastest way to get the big lake view without earning it on foot.
Lake Tahoe Aleworx (The Y)
eveningPizza and beer at the Y. Self-pour taps, casual, works with kids in tow.
Ruled out today · 12
Fireplace and a Night In — off season, it's autumn
Nearby this week
One event worth the drive.
Tue Sep 29 · 8:00 am
Market
South Lake Tahoe Certified Farmers Market
American Legion Hall parking lot · free
House
The questions guests actually ask, most-asked first. Tap one to open it.
How do I get in arrival
The smart lock is right above the front door handle: enter the last 4 digits of your phone number, then the check mark. To lock up, press the very top button. If the lock is being finicky, call the hosts right away.
What's the WiFi password
The network name and password appear right here when you open the page from your booking link. The router and modem live under the living room TV.
What time is check-in arrival 4 PM
Anytime after 4 PM. The hosts message you as soon as the house is ready — often earlier.
What time is check-out departure 10 AM
10 AM. Want a late check-out? Ask the night before — if the cleaners don't have a same-day turnaround, you'll get it.
Where do we park 4 cars max
Up to 4 cars on the driveway or in the garage. Street parking isn't allowed at rentals here and cars do get towed — carpool if you're more.
How does the heat work
The Nest thermostat is in the downstairs dining room: press its face inward to wake it, then rotate the ring to set the temperature. Cool mode won't do anything — the house has no AC.
How do I use the hot tub
Flip one half of the cover onto the lift-assist bar, then push the whole cover over the bar so it stands at the side. It's kept at 100°+ for you — just turn on the jets, and skip the menu/settings buttons. Put the cover back on after, or the tub gets cold and dirty.
What are the hot tub rules
Rinse off before getting in, and plastic cups only — no glass. The tub hums 24/7 by design; never turn it off at the emergency switch. Be gentle with the cover, it's very expensive to replace.
How do I heat the sauna ~45 min
The timer knob has two zones. For sauna now: turn it slightly clockwise into the 0–1 zone (A) — it starts heating immediately, takes 30–45 minutes to get hot, and runs for about an hour. The 1–8 zone (B) is a delayed start: set 2 and it begins heating in 2 hours. When you're done, turn the knob back to 0 and leave the door slightly open so the sauna dries. Small amounts of clean water on the stones only — never on the heater itself.
How do I work the TV
The living room screen is a smart-TV projector (please baby it — it's an expensive unit): press power, and if no menu appears switch to HDMI 3. Use your own logins for the apps. The master bedroom TV has an Apple TV — power on the TV, then press any button on the Apple TV remote.
When is trash picked up Friday
Trash pick-up day is Friday.
Where does the trash go Bear box
Everything goes in the bear box — the metal container next to the driveway. Never outside, in the garage, or in the blue or green bins. If it's full, keep trash inside and message the hosts for a pick-up.
What are quiet hours 10 PM–8 AM
10 PM to 8 AM, citywide for rentals. Please head inside by 10 — the neighbors (and the permit) thank you.
Can we bring our dog 2 dogs OK
Up to 2 well-behaved, potty-trained dogs — add them to the reservation. Keep them off furniture and beds, never leave them unattended outside a crate, and pick up after them before check-out. Leashes on in the neighborhood.
Can we smoke No
No — including outside. Smoke sticks to clothes and rides indoors.
Can we have a campfire No
No. Tahoe is a high-risk fire area — fireworks, charcoal BBQs, camp fires, bonfires and open flames are strictly prohibited. The gas BBQ and the gas fire pit are the only fire allowed, and even those are restricted on red-flag days.
How many people can stay 6
Up to 6 people; kids under 13 don't count. Three bedrooms: two queens, and a full trundle that sleeps two with the lower bed pulled out.
What should we bring arrival
Provided: towels and sheets per guest, starter coffee, shampoo and soaps, dish and laundry pods, and a stocked kitchen with salt, pepper and oil. Bring extra towels for hair or the beach, extra coffee and paper goods for a long stay, and any condiments, spices or specialty cookware.
How does the BBQ work
It's a gas grill, propane provided. Check the tank before you start cooking — if it's empty, message the hosts for a refill. Charcoal is banned in Tahoe. It isn't serviced in winter, but if you dig it out you're welcome to use it.
How does the fire pit work
It's gas: turn the key on the side and you should hear gas flowing, then light the top with a log lighter, face turned away. No hiss? Open the valve on the propane tank next to the pit.
How do I run the dishwasher or washer
Same recipe for both: press power, select the normal cycle, press start. The washer and dryer are in the laundry room off the kitchen.
What if the WiFi stops working
Unplug the black power cords on both the router and the modem (under the living room TV), wait a minute, replug — sometimes it takes a couple of tries. Still nothing? Message the hosts to check for an area outage.
What if the hot water runs out
The water heater is standard residential size, and vacation showers run long — if you had hot water and now don't, it's replenishing; give it time. If you never had hot water, tell the hosts.
What if the power goes out
It's common up here — don't panic. Liberty Utilities has outage updates; most come back within hours. There are outage supplies in the linen closet — message the hosts for access.
What about bears
You're in black bear country: docile but very curious. Take all food and drink out of your car, roll up windows, lock car doors — and lock the house windows and doors when you head out. Smaller critters (mice, spiders, ants) happen in every Tahoe home; if you spot them, tell the hosts.
What do we do before checking out departure
Lock all windows and doors, turn off lights and gas appliances, take trash to the bear box, and put furniture back where it was. Don't strip beds or start laundry. In winter, leave the heat ON at 55° so the pipes don't freeze — that one matters.
54 places around the lake. The ones the hosts have been to themselves carry a badge.
Rabbit Hole Beach
Host's pickOfficially Keys Beach, but the hosts named it after the house and guests pick the name up. It is the one beach you can walk to: about twenty minutes on foot, no fee, no reservation, no circling for a parking space. Quieter than the National Forest beaches, dogs welcome, and the sunset over the water is the reason to go.
Pope Beach
Host's pickWide sand, big pines coming right down to the water, and enough room that it never feels shoulder to shoulder. The default beach day.
Baldwin Beach
Host's pickShallow and calm a long way out, which makes it the easy one with small kids. Mount Tallac sitting right there behind you.
Kiva Beach
Host's pickThe dog-friendly one, and quieter than Pope or Baldwin. Short flat walk in from the lot through the trees.
Nevada Beach
Host's pickOver the state line, a little over twenty minutes out, with the widest sand on this side of the lake and a straight-on sunset.
Sand Harbor
Host's pickThe clearest water on the lake, boulders you can swim out to, and the only beach on this list worth a proper drive.
Eagle Falls & Eagle Lake Trail
Host's pickThe postcard Tahoe hike — waterfall in the first 5 minutes, alpine lake at the top. Short but steep. Go early or the lot is a nightmare.
Van Sickle Bi-State Park Trail
Host's pickStarts right behind the village, so there's no real drive. Climbs fast for a lake view without committing to a whole day.
Rainbow Trail at Taylor Creek
Host's pickFlat, short, and paved most of the way — the one that works with small kids or anyone who doesn't want to climb.
Mount Tallac Trail
Host's pickThe big one. All-day, serious elevation, and the best view of the lake there is. Only worth it if the whole group is genuinely up for it.
Angora Lakes
Host's pickHalf a mile uphill from the car park on a wide fire road — ten or fifteen minutes — to a small alpine lake people actually swim in. One of the few hikes that pays off fast enough to work with kids.
Bayview Trailhead
Host's pickHost's pick for Emerald Bay views without the Vikingsholm crowds. Steep from the car park, then it opens right up.
Kahle Drive to Nevada Beach
Host pick.
Camp Richardson walk & bike path (Pope-Baldwin)
Host's pickHost pick.
Steamers Bar & Grill
Host's pickBar and grill a couple of minutes down the road. Unfussy, easy with a group, close enough that nobody has to plan around it.
My Thai Cuisine
Host's pickThai on Lake Tahoe Blvd, four minutes out. Good after a cold day when you want something hot that isn't burgers.
Lake Tahoe Aleworx (The Y)
Host's pickPizza and beer at the Y. Self-pour taps, casual, works with kids in tow.
Off The Hook Sushi
Host's pickSushi on Lake Tahoe Blvd. The one to book if you want dinner to feel like an occasion rather than a refuel.
MacDuff's Pub
Host's pickScottish pub over on Fremont Avenue, a little further out than the Blvd spots and worth the extra few minutes.
Scusa Italian Ristorante
Host's pickLong-running Italian place in town. The comfort-food answer after a hard day on the trail or the hill.
Lucky Beaver Bar & Burger
Host pick for burgers.
California Burger Company
Host pick for burgers.
Base Camp Pizza Co.
Host pick for pizza.
Sushi Pier Tahoe
Host pick for sushi — all you can eat.
Izabella Ristorante Italiano
Host pick for Italian.
Maria's Mexican Restaurant
Host pick for Mexican.
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
Host pick for Mexican.
Grand Central Pizza & Pasta
Host pick for take out.
RoJo's Tavern
A host favourite. "A good place with a very interesting history and decent food."
Curry & Grill — Indian Cuisine
Host pick for Indian.
Shangrila Himalayan Kitchen
Host pick for Indian.
Sprouts Natural Foods Café
Host pick for healthy.
Verde Mexican Rotisserie
Host pick for healthy.
Freshies | Ohana Restaurant & Bar
Host pick for healthy.
Primo's Lake Tahoe
A host favourite. "Try their Primo gin cocktails and the food."
Cuppa Tahoe
A host pick. "For good coffee go to Cuppa Tahoe — it's worth it."
Sonney's BBQ Shack Bar & Grill
A host pick, stated strongly: "For the best ribs in the Lake Tahoe area you must go to Sonney's. Try their ribs or chicken."
Himmel Haus
A host pick. "For the German Alpine style beer restaurant, go to Himmel Haus."
Wolf by Vanderpump at Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe
A host pick, with a caveat in the host's own words: "On the pricey side but fancy and Las Vegas style. Their food and cocktails are expensive, but if you have a special occasion you can consider it as chic."
Friday's Station Steak & Seafood Grill
Host pick for date night, $$$.
Evan's American Gourmet Café
Host pick for date night, $$$.
Edgewood Tahoe — Edge Restaurant & The Bistro
Host pick for date night, $$$.
Bert's Cafe
Host's pickThe host's breakfast pick. Go before a hike rather than after — it sets the whole day up better.
Frescana Mexican Bistro
Host's pickThe host calls the breakfast burritos here the best in town. Good grab-and-go if you want to eat at a trailhead instead of a table.
The Getaway Cafe
Host pick for breakfast.
The Hangar Taproom & Bottle Shop
Host's pickTaproom and bottle shop on Lake Tahoe Blvd. Good stop when you want beer and a low-key room rather than a full sit-down dinner.
The Idle Hour | Lake Tahoe
A host favourite. "A great place to get a glass of wine with an amazing view of the lake from the balcony. Definitely for those who love an evening of relaxation with a glass of wine."
Whiskey Dicks
Host pick for local bar.
Emerald Bay & Vikingsholm
Host's pickThe view everyone comes to Tahoe for. You can stop at the overlook in five minutes, or walk the steep mile down to the water and the old house.
Heavenly Gondola
Host's pickStraight up out of the village to the observation deck. The fastest way to get the big lake view without earning it on foot.
The Tahoe Keys canals
A host pick that starts at the door. "There is a canal right near our house — about 300 feet. We have boards at the property, near the shed. Take a paddleboard and walk to the canal."
Heavenly Village
Host's pickShops, food, and cover from the weather all in one block. The place to default to when the plan falls apart.
Grocery Run
Host's pickStock up on the way in rather than making a second trip. The kitchen is fully equipped, so cooking in is a real option.
Grocery Outlet
A host pick, and the host shops here. "For groceries go to Grocery Outlet, 5 minutes by car. You can buy very good wines there — Californian, French — for a very good price. We buy wine and beer there."
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