Welcome to the New Minglewood: our Old Tahoe oasis just 3 hours from the Bay. A place where you can relax without missing out on all the modern amenities of home. We created Minglewood as your home away from home, where you can shake off the cares of the city and enjoy the Old Tahoe lifestyle.
We genuinely want you to feel at home while you’re here. Promise. We bought this custom-built cabin after decades of ski leases and know exactly what it’s like to sleep on lumpy futons or try to cook Thanksgiving dinner with two dull knives and a frying pan. Not to mention the time we rented a place and there was a hot tub in the living room. Seriously.... So we get it.
When you stay at Minglewood, you can expect a house that is decorated and outfitted just like a real home – complete with personal touches, a fully-stocked kitchen, and beds you can’t wait to crawl into. The house was also remodeled in 2025, so expect new bathrooms, flooring and a brand new kitchen.
The house is nestled in the neighborhood of Serene Lakes, one of the last places where Tahoe still feels wild. Expect two lakes within walking distance, lots of charming cabins, neighbors who wave hello, and children riding bikes in the street. You’ve got world-class downhill skiing 5 minutes down the road at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort and the largest XC ski resort in North America is in your backyard. Yep – Royal Gorge XC Ski Resort surrounds the neighborhood and the trails are right across the street. Plus, Serene Lakes is on the west side of Donner Summit, so you'll be settled in at Minglewood enjoying the hot tub, while the folks who rented houses in Truckee or Tahoe City are still fighting the traffic over the summit.
After a day of adventuring Tahoe-style, head back to Minglewood and cozy up with a book in front of the real wood fireplace or soak under the stars in the hot tub. You can prepare a memorable feast for the fam in the fully-stocked kitchen, complete with Calphalon cookware, Henckels knives, and plenty of condiments. The main floor has a living room with a real wood stove, dining room that seats 10 comfortably and a newly remodeled full bath. Out on the front deck there's a brand new 6-person hot tub. And in the summer, the back deck has a grill, a dining table that seats 8 and adirondack chairs so you can eat dinner and hang out under the stairs.
The bedrooms at Minglewood are all newly remodeled with queen beds. The main floor has two cozy guest rooms (The Green Room and The Blue Room) with a full bath adjacent. And the Grey Room upstairs is spacious with a full bath. All bedrooms have new pillows, memory foam toppers, and lots of USB outlets for charging.
Got teens? You might not see them all weekend! The first floor bedroom has a cozy couch, two bunk beds (sleeps 4), a full bath, big-screen TV, xBox, and darts. There's even a full size ping pong table in the garage. And don’t worry – any dance parties or video game shenanigans won’t even be heard upstairs.
Got little ones? We’ve got your back. And a Pack & Play, highchair, kids’ cups and dishes, as well as some fun books and toys.
And did you ski or hike a bit too hard? We’ve got supplies for even the most hard-core weekend warrior. Tucked in a basket in the corner of the living room, you’ll find yoga mats, blocks, foam rollers, a heating pad, and even a muscle massage tool.
And if you do need to take a zoom or two while you are there, no worries. There’s a desk upstairs and Starlink wifi can support multiple zooms, even when the kids are playing video games downstairs.
Plus, Minglewood ain’t your grandma’s cabin. No old flannel sheets or cheesy bear wallpaper here. We named the cabin after one of our favorite Grateful Dead songs, and as the story goes, Minglewood was an old cabin somewhere south of Memphis where friends gathered to dance and sing and shake off the Workingman’s load. We’d like to think that’s exactly what you can do at the New Minglewood too. Throughout the house, you’ll find posters, albums, and other little nuggets which we hope you’ll enjoy as much as we do.
And remember that thing I said about wanting you to feel like you are staying at a friend’s house? I really mean it. You can expect clear, easy communication from me and I’m always a call/text away if something comes up (and it might, because this is the summit. And things can get real up here. But that's what makes it fun!). And while the New Minglewood is brand new to VRBO, I have five years experience as a vrbo host and our old cabin in Serene Lakes gathered over 40 reviews with an average of 9.8/10.
So whatcha waiting for? “Come waste your time” at Minglewood!
Summer Details:
• Walking distance to Lake Serena for a private beach, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, windsurfing, and catch-and-release fishing.
• Mountain biking and hiking trails right out the front door.
• Donner Lake is 15 minutes away for motorized boating.
Winter Details:
• 5-minute drive to Donner Ski Ranch, Soda Springs Ski Area and Sugar Bowl Ski Area for downhill skiing and tubing.
• 10-minute drive to Boreal Ski Area, for day and night skiing.
• 30-minute drive to NorthStar, Palisades, Alpine Meadows, and Tahoe Donner.
• Walking distance to Royal Gorge XC Ski Area for snowshoeing and Nordic skiing.
• Neighborhood sled hill for the kiddos.
• Snowshoeing out the back door (4 pairs of snowshoes available).
Fall Details:
• Stellar weather, gold aspen leaves, and zero crowds! Honestly, this is our favorite time to be at Minglewood. It’s so quiet and peaceful and…well, perfect. If you haven’t experienced Tahoe in the fall, this is a great place to do it.
First Floor Layout:
• Bedroom with bunkbed (sleeps 4)
• Full Bath
• Darts
• Big-screen TV with xBox
Main Floor Layout:
• Living room with wood burning stove
• Dining room (seats 10 comfortably)
• Kitchen counter with four bar stools
• 2 guest rooms with Full Bath
• Two Decks w/ 6-person hot tub
• Gas grill
Third Floor Layout:
• Primary bedroom (queen bed)
• Full bath with jacuzzi tub
Outdoor Spaces:
• Corn hole set
• Adirondack chairs and a gas fire pit
• Hammock in the side yard
Available Gear:
• 4 pair of snowshoes & poles
• Sleds
• Standup paddleboard and Kayaks
• Ping Pong table in the garage
• Floaties and a large inflatable Orca named Jerry
Parking: (a Flat driveway!)
• Space for 1 car in the garage
• Space for 2 cars under the deck (protected from ice and snow)
• And space for several cars in the driveway
