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Pine Knolls | Private cabin with hot tub | Pets Welcome

Cabin in Homewood with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor dining
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Nestled within a canopy of trees, Pine Knolls offers a rustic retreat with modern conveniences. Warm up by the wood stove or soak in the private hot tub, and enjoy amenities like an updated kitchen and board game collection.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81269 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Pine Knolls | Private cabin with hot tub | Pets Welcome

Cabin in Homewood with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free cabin features Access to hot tub, laundry facilities and gas grills. The cabin has 3 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this cabin offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer.
Recreational amenities at the cabin include Access to hot tub.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Things to do

  • Golfing 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,269 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 25 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

109303

About the area

Map
Tahoma, CA

What's nearby

  • Homewood Mountain Resort - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Tahoe Maritime Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 25 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Heavenly Ski Resort - 36 min drive - 42.5 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 36 min drive
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunnyside - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shadyside Lounge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chambers Landing Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Swiss Lakewood Restaurant Tahoe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪West Shore Market - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pine Knolls | Private cabin with hot tub | Pets Welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pine Knolls | Private cabin with hot tub | Pets Welcome?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pine Knolls | Private cabin with hot tub | Pets Welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pine Knolls | Private cabin with hot tub | Pets Welcome?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pine Knolls | Private cabin with hot tub | Pets Welcome located?

Located in McKinney Estates, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoe Maritime Museum and Hellman-Ehrman Mansion. Meeks Bay Beach and Meeks Bay Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Pine Knolls | Private cabin with hot tub | Pets Welcome Reviews

6.8

6.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Russell H.

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

Tahoma listing

This is a great location and it's a cute home in a great neighborhood. Just needs a lot of TLC. Range oven didn't work, not clean, no real hot water and the list of details goes on.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jauneta G.

Great quiet location

Loved the location as it is close to trails, the lake and Tahoe City. After a full day of activities, relaxing on the deck with no mosquitoes was wonderful. The wifi service exceeded expectations. Cute, cozy cabin perfect for getting away.
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10/10 Excellent

Gerald O.

Nice and quite

The environment was very wholesome and homie, felt comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert S.

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

Cabin in the woods

Overall this place was great. It is truly a cabin in the woods! We saw a bear in the driveway on the first night and still felt very safe. We had a question for the host after we arrived and they were quick to respond. We'll stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Audrey R.

A Very Nice Getaway

We absolutely loved this house and the location. We enjoyed sitting in the hot tub after a long day of hiking. We felt very comfortable and safe. We appreciated all the amenities this house offered such as the wash and dryer and dish washer. It was hot while we stayed in Tahoe but the cabin stays nice and cool.
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10/10 Excellent

Jose A.

Home far away from home experience

I loved every bit of the cabin, pretty much Everything that you needed was provided by vacasa, except food and drinks but that's obvious, really quiet neighborhood and the neighbors are all friendly when you go out for walks. We happened to see a bear in the middle of the night from the second floor patio which was a really cool experience. Definitely will go back again

2/10 Terrible

John G.

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

Nightmare

Received message house ready for occupancy. Arrived and 4 ft of snow on stairs and deck. Shocked by bear wire. 2 broken shovels.House 50 degrees never got above 55. Hot tub buried and broken no power in living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Elena V.

Neglected beyond belief

I don't know who all these people are that describe this place as " a little rustic". There is rustic and then there is neglected and this cabin is the latter. The place is in desperate need for repairs (not to mention updates). We were lucky that Vacasa had a fantastic property manager who took great care of us but we didn't even stay one night. The list of horrors goes on but to sum up: lukewarm, yellow-ish water hot tub, non draining sink and non working garbage disposal. On top of that a tiny TV that we also weren't able to get to work, dirty grounds, a carpet upstairs that looks like someone ripped, not cut (a trip hazard), cabinets in the kitchen missing fronts, furniture with torn pieces and the messiest closets I've ever seen in a rental property. All and all, I can't believe that this place is actually for lease, it should be illegal. Also, the grounds were really messy when we arrived. Obviously, the cleaners don't even give a damn. I highly recommend that you take your money someplace else as this place is a trap.

2/10 Terrible

Matthew H.

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

Falsely Advertised - Read Before Booking

Walking into this rental, we immediately knew something was wrong. It was freezing inside—easily near or below freezing—and we quickly started searching for the thermostat or furnace to warm up the space. That’s when the reality set in: the central heating was either broken or had been removed entirely. Instead, we found space heaters scattered near several outlets, giving us a moment of hope—until none of them turned on.Realizing we had a real problem, I reached out to Vacasa (the management company VRBO subcontracted to), only to be told that the “heating” advertised for the property referred to… the fireplace. The same fireplace that (1) had no firewood provided, (2) was never listed as the primary heat source, and (3) was expected to keep an entire house warm in the middle of a Tahoe winter.As we explored further, things didn’t improve. The upstairs sink was completely clogged and wouldn’t drain, and the hot tub—the main reason we chose this rental—was broken. We had no choice but to abandon ship and scramble for alternative lodging.After back-and-forth negotiations with both VRBO and Vacasa, we were able to secure a full refund. However, the entire experience was frustrating, inconvenient, and easily avoidable had the listing been transparent about the heating situation and working condition of the amenities.If you’re considering, consider only warm weather stays. This could have easily turned into a nightmare trip, and I hope others can avoid the same frustration.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Charming rustic cabin, with a few issues

Note: This review is specific to a winter trip.This is a charming rustic cabin in a Tahoma neighborhood. Great central west shore location with very easy access to Homewood, Palisades, and Tahoe City. Cozy and romantic for a couple, and ample room for 4 people. Would not recommend more than that in winter, as described below.Emphasizing RUSTIC, because in winter time this cabin has some limitations.First, we were really drawn to the listing's feature of a wood burning fireplace. Which worked great, BUT they do not provide firewood. There was no mention of this in the listing or pre-arrival instructions, so we were caught unprepared and couldnt use the fireplace on the first night. Total bummer, especially considering it was sub-20F(-6C). Second, there is only one wall heater, and no way to control the temp. It does an adequate job of heating the first floor, but not so great on the second floor, where two of the three bedrooms are. The bedroom with the two single beds is in a room with a full wall of windows, so it was VERY cold. ie, would not recommend using this as a bedroom in the winter if it's really cold. To accommodate for this, they provide space heaters in every room, but the electric in the house is really old. We blew a fuse on the first night, which caused the internet to go down.To their credit, property manager sent someone next day. He also couldnt figure out temp control on the wall heater, but electric was sorted.Otherwise, nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024