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Pet-Friendly Tahoe Escape | Hot Tub | King Suite | Arcade | Near Trails & Lake

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A modern two-story cabin with large windows, a wooden deck, and a stone fireplace.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of trees.
A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinetry, and pendant lighting.
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table football
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Olympic Valley, CA
  • Place, Olympic Valley Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Spa at Everline
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Palisades Tahoe
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Pet-Friendly Tahoe Escape | Hot Tub | King Suite | Arcade | Near Trails & Lake

🏔 Heart of the Mountain | 4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | Scandinavian Luxury near Palisades Tahoe

☀️ Escape to Heart of the Mountain, a luxury 4-bedroom, 3-bath Scandinavian-inspired retreat in Olympic Valley near Palisades Tahoe and Lake Tahoe. Spend your days hiking scenic alpine trails, mountain biking, rafting the Truckee River, or relaxing at Lake Tahoe's beaches before returning to soak in the private hot tub, gather around the fire, or enjoy arcade games and foosball with family and friends. Thoughtfully designed for groups, Heart of the Mountain is the perfect summer basecamp for unforgettable Tahoe adventures.

🌱 Every stay helps plant a tree and includes eco-friendly supplies to help preserve Tahoe's beautiful environment.

🏡 The Space

• 🛋️ Relax in a stunning open-concept great room with soaring vaulted ceilings, dramatic wood beams, and a cozy floor-to-ceiling fireplace—the perfect gathering place after a day on the mountain.
• 🎮 Challenge friends and family to foosball or classic arcade games while multiple Smart TVs keep everyone entertained.
• 🍽️ Share memorable meals in the elegant dining area before a designer chandelier, with seating for eight.
• 🍷 Cook with ease in the gourmet chef's kitchen featuring a large island, premium appliances, wet bar, wine fridge, and InstaPot.
• 🛏️ Designed for families and groups with a downstairs queen bedroom, an upstairs king primary suite with ensuite bath, a second king guest room, and a bunk room that's perfect for kids.
• 🛁 Three beautifully appointed bathrooms feature modern walk-in showers and premium finishes.
• 💻 Stay connected with high-speed Wi-Fi or unwind in the peaceful reading and meditation nook.
• 🧺 Full-size washer and dryer for added convenience during extended stays.

🌲 Outdoor Living

• 💦 Soak in the private covered hot tub after skiing, hiking, or mountain biking.
• 🍔 Enjoy outdoor dining and lounge seating surrounded by fresh mountain air and peaceful alpine scenery.

🎿 Location Highlights
• 🚴 Walk or ride directly to scenic hiking and biking trails from the home.
• 🏔️ Minutes from Palisades Tahoe for world-class skiing and snowboarding (ask us about discounted lift tickets).
• 🎶 Explore The Village at Palisades Tahoe for restaurants, cafés, shopping, summer concerts, and the scenic aerial tram.
• 🚐 Enjoy easy resort access with the complimentary Mountaineer shuttle. (My favorite)
• 🌲 Discover nearby alpine lakes, Truckee River, and miles of Sierra Nevada trails.
• 🌊 Only 6 miles from Tahoe City's beaches, waterfront dining, and lake activities.
• 🛍️ Just 10 miles to Historic Downtown Truckee for shopping, restaurants, breweries, and local events.
• ☀️ Whether you're planning a ski vacation, summer lake getaway, or fall mountain escape, Heart of the Mountain is your luxury basecamp for every season.

✅ Good to Know

• Maximum Occupancy: 10;
• Parking: There is room for 3 car parking on the driveway. During snowfall, street parking is not allowed due to snow removal. All vehicles must be parked off the street promptly so plows can operate.
• Maximum 2 pets allowed; $100/pet fee must be paid before check-in;
• Outdoor furniture and grills may not be available November–May;
• Winter travel requires snow tires and 4WD/AWD, or chains;
• Quiet hours are enforced from 9 PM to 7 AM per Placer County regulations;
• Full Terms and Conditions supplied upon booking and completion of signatures on the Booking Confirmation
• Rental Agreement contract required for booking to be confirmed, must be signed within 24 hours of creating the reservation;
• Agreement must be signed by Occupants aged 25 or older.
• Exterior security cameras on property.

🧸 Convenient Local Baby Gear Rentals in Tahoe

Traveling with little ones is easier with convenient baby gear rentals available locally in Tahoe. Guests may arrange rentals independently with a third-party provider by searching for “Tahoe Truckee Baby” and coordinating delivery details directly. Availability, pricing, and delivery are managed by the provider, and all rental costs are the responsibility of the guest. You can schedule drop off and pick up around your reservation dates.

⚠️ Wildlife Notice

Please note that this home is located in North Lake Tahoe, where wildlife, including bears, may be present. Bear sightings are not uncommon in the area and can occur even when no food or attractants are left outside.

For your safety and the safety of the local bears, as well as to minimize the chance of encounters, please follow these guidelines:
• Keep all doors and windows closed and locked, especially at night
• Do not leave food, trash, or scented items outside or in vehicles
• Properly dispose of garbage in designated bear-proof bins
• Avoid approaching, feeding, or disturbing any wildlife

By booking this home, you acknowledge that this is a natural mountain environment and that wildlife activity is a possibility.

🛎️ Why Stay with Tahoe Signature Properties

Locally owned and operated with nearby staff support;
Easy self-check-in with a personal code;
3D walkthroughs available so you know exactly what to expect.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Tahoe National Forest. You'll find features like a hot tub, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Tahoe National Forest and 14 minutes by foot from Truckee River
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The family-friendly vacation home also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Pet-Friendly Tahoe Escape | Hot Tub | King Suite | Arcade | Near Trails & Lake Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Austin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible stay! Such a clean and ideal house. We enjoyed every bit of our stay. Wonderful communication and great, large, clean, new cabin. Very central and convenient and so well appointed. We will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

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

Family week

Great location, communication and response time from the host. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Midori V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was exactly as stated in its description and photos. It was perfect for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

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

Great for family ski trip!

This place was perfect for our family ski trip! It was VERY clean, beautiful and nice, and well equipped. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cleveland B.

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

Perfect family get-away

Grandparents, 2 grown kids and spouses, 4 grandchildren (13 to 1yr)The property was perfect for us! We enjoyed spring skiing and family time back at the property. Everyone enjoyed t
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Traci H.

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

Perfect House

We had such a great stay! The house is amazing and neighborhood is great! We will be back....
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis G.

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

Great vacation house for a family vacation

The house is beautiful and is accurately represented in the listing. Plenty of room for 8 guests. We loved sitting on the comfortable patio furniture on covered deck and the hot tub was a life saver after a long day of skiing. Kitchen and living room are perfect for entertaining. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

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

Family ski vacation

We had a wonderful week at Tahoe! We loved the house! It was clean, modern-rustic, wonderful beds and linens, good bathroom and kitchen supplies, spacious, comfortable sectional leather couch, warm fireplace, fun hot tub, nice outdoor grill, great neighborhood, and short drive to the base of the Palisades. We would definitely rent this house again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wow, what an amazing home!

Thank you for sharing this beautiful home with us! We had such a great time. We were surprised to find a large flat backyard with aspen trees ( not pictured) with a hammock, cornhole game, dart board… Great location, private and quiet, yet so close to the village. The patio is awesome for outdoors dining and just relaxing. Loved the hot tub after a day of hiking and exploring. Inside everything is new, kids had fun in the bunk room with their own play area, adults enjoyed time in the living room. 3 families had enough space to spread out but also enjoy time together. We highly recommend this home and we’ll definitely be back. Thank you Tahoe Signature Properties for the awesome service!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025