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Fun, Game room, Ping Pong & Pool Tables, Hot Tub, Pets, Chambers beach and pool

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Game room
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13279 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Fun, Game room, Ping Pong & Pool Tables, Hot Tub, Pets, Chambers beach and pool

Bear Haven lies at the edge of an old growth forest, with trails directly behind the cabin. For 34 years we have skied into the home from Homewood Mountain Resort in the winter, however developers are attempting to privatize the ski area and extensive negotiations are ongoing with Keep Homewood Public and TRPA. As of Fall 2024 the ski area has announced they will not open Winter 2024-2025. Although extremely disappointed we are still welcoming a winter full of snow shoeing, cross country skiing, snow play, hot tubbing and a roaring fire.
Grandibakken resort a few miles north towards Tahoe City offers fun family activities as well as continued access to skiing Palisades (previously Alpine Meadows) from a West Shore Sunnyside shuttle on weekends. extensive hiking and mountain biking the rest of the year.

You are renting directly from a long-time owner, no extra fees like management fee, administrative fee, hot tub fees, pet fees. The VRBO service fee still applies.
(Taxes include mandatory 10% lodging tax and a new North Tahoe Business Tourist Tax of 2%

So many activities to keep your family busy without ever getting in the car: Ping pong and pool tables in the game room; Hot tub on the back deck; Homewood Mountain Resort and forest open space behind the house, guests can hike, bike, mountain bike, build a fort or ski. Full Chamberlands privileges in summer (Father’s Day thru Labor Day).
Bear Haven is the perfect cabin in the woods for year-round indoor and outdoor fun.

Located near the south base of Homewood ski area, Lagoon Road is family friendly, close to the bike path and backs up to forest! In summer enjoy our full membership of Chamber's Pool, Beach and Tennis Club. In winter, walk down the road to ski and back to the house through the woods for lunch or at the end of the day! Our rustic getaway backs up to open space, hike, mountain bike, snowshoe or x-country ski from the house depending on the season!

Three level A-frame cabin with a remodeled kitchen: new cabinets, double oven, counters, refrigerator gas cooktop and dishwasher. New double vanity in the master bath. Always trying to make improvements to the house so our guests will have an enjoyable stay.

Great house for any season! BEAR HAVEN is the perfect home to gather family and friends for your year-round fun and wildlife viewing. The house is 3 levels: 1st floor has mud room, game room, master (king bed), full bath and laundry room. The 2nd floor has open living room/kitchen, bedroom (queen and twin), 3/4 bath, large front deck and back deck with new spa and 5 burner gas grill BBQ. 3rd floor has two bedrooms (queen and full beds in front; queen and twin beds in back) These share a 1/2 bath, and each has a small deck.
WINTER: Enjoy a 4-day weekend, our guests love to ski at uncrowded Homewood Mountain Resort (walk or ski down Lagoon Road to the South base); then ski into the backyard for intermediate skiers, depending of course on snow conditions. The ski area has lots of promotions for lift tickets, check their website skihomewood.

SNOWPLOWING, we are on the regular schedule for snow plowing, however the contractor has up to 300 homes to plow. If there is a big storm when you arrive you may have to move snow to get into the house. The street plowing may create a berm in front of the driveway

Spring and fall are the best in Tahoe, crowds are gone and wildlife abounds. Park your car and bike or hike in the woods right out the back yard or down the bike path. Our families build natural forts right out the back! Walk or bike to the General Store in Homewood or along the bike path to the beach and Tahoma amenities. Very quiet and peaceful.
Relax in the private hot tub or by one of the warm wood fireplaces!

Summer rentals are weekly with long weekends available early and late. Rates include the famous Chamberlands Club with private beach, pool and tennis courts (about a mile away along the bike path). Dates of operation: Father's Day weekend through Labor Day; 10:30-5:30 (Lifeguard staffing)
Shuttle Bus Service approximately July 1st-August 20th 11:00-6:30pm and passes right in front of Bear Haven. Grandma, grandpa and the young ones can come and go while the older kids hang out at the beach all day!
Guests to the west shore are often confused about the summer amenities here: The amenities are actually two memberships, one to the Chamberlands Beach and Mountain Club which maintains the two private beaches with roped swim areas, lifeguards and summer day and evening family activities. The second is the Chamberlands Recreation Club which includes and maintains entrance to the private heated pool with lifeguards, lounges and private restrooms. The private pool and beaches are integrated into a public pier, bar and restaurant right on the lake.
The origin of these clubs can be confusing. Upon developing the Chamberlands condominiums about 35 years ago, the adjacent homes in Chamberlands I and II were offered a chance to purchase a membership in one or both clubs. The opportunity for the pool/tennis club was once in a lifetime and is linked to the specific home's title. At this time, most homes in Chamberlands maintain a membership in the Beach and Mountain Club, while only a portion of homes have access to the pool and tennis facilities with a hefty yearly fee. We have both. This part of the lake also has a forest service pet-friendly public portion of beach available to other homes in the area (Ex: Tahoma, McKinney, Homewood) which is on the southern edge of this sandy beach area of Lake Tahoe.

We have a camera at the front of the house so we can see the road, trash area and driveway. (for construction parking, trash by the road and snow in the winter).

Property manager

Debbie & Dan

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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: 3,001 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: lots of stairs, baby gates provided
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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
Property Registration Number STR23-5151

About the neighborhood

Map
homewood, Ca

What's nearby

  • Homewood Mountain Resort - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Meeks Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Granlibakken Resort Ski Area - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 26 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 32 min drive
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swiss Lakewood Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪West Shore Market - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chambers Landing Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Fire Sign Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fun, Game room, Ping Pong & Pool Tables, Hot Tub, Pets, Chambers beach and pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Fun, Game room, Ping Pong & Pool Tables, Hot Tub, Pets, Chambers beach and pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fun, Game room, Ping Pong & Pool Tables, Hot Tub, Pets, Chambers beach and pool?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fun, Game room, Ping Pong & Pool Tables, Hot Tub, Pets, Chambers beach and pool located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out vacation home in Homewood is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Tahoe Maritime Museum and close to winter activities such as cross-country skiing and sledding. Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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Fun, Game room, Ping Pong & Pool Tables, Hot Tub, Pets, Chambers beach and pool Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 173 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kodie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bear Haven
Bear Haven was a great place to stay and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to experience the wonders of Lake Tahoe in the winter. I really appreciated that you thoughtfully provided a well-stocked kitchen and beautiful bedrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Thanksgiving
We stayed at Bear Haven for the second time, celebrating Thanksgiving. It’s a comfortable house for our extended family. The nephews loved playing outside in the snow. The kitchen works great for cooking big family meals. And we loved relaxing in the hot tub while enjoying the wintery view.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Fabulous Stay
The property had a very cabin like feel. The beds were comfortable and the amenities were great. The only problem was the stay was over. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Getaway
Loved the property and the area! Lots of beautiful scenery! Great place to relax with your family!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home away from home
The warm feeling of the house and the styling really made our stay memorable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends Reunion
Our group (6 adults and 2 toddlers) had a wonderful stay at Bear Haven. It had more than enough room for our crew and everyone was very comfortable. It feels like home. We enjoyed the hot tub and hiking around the backyard. It was right next to Obexers so it made our boat launch incredibly easy. We hope to make this an annual trip and would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Molly Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Great house for kids and dogs. Game room was a hit and the access to Chambers was as amazing. Great location. House was fully stocked. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun family retreat
This home was lovely for a multi family gathering. The kitchen was well stocked, there were baby gates to keep children and our pup contained. The outdoor porches added to the overall living space and we spent evenings breaking bread and making memories. The hot tub was a bonus after a long day of hiking. The teens enjoyed evening playing pool and ping pong. Would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homewood Beauty
had a great time, place worked out well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley P., Napa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter Getaway
This house was great for our family Easter Getaway. Plenty of room, well stocked, good location and great beds! I would also like to add that the owners were very responsive!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Judi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner was responsive and timely with concerns
Did not use hot tub nor private beach access but accommodations were good. Twin bed main floor mattress not good and third floor front bedroom bed closest to hall not good but all others were comfortable
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dani H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
We loved our stay at Bear Haven. Perfect place for a large group! We had everything we needed and the labels around the cabin were very helpful. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Alice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for groups
Had all we needed for a fun week in the snow!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justyna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great relaxing stay
We enjoyed the cabin with my kids, nephews, sister and parents and created a lot of great memories playing ping pong, pool and board games. The hot tub was a hit with our teens also! We stayed over a spring break in April and there was a lot of snow to play in. The cabin was just as pictured. Kitchen is very well stocked and we had everything we could have needed and then some.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Great cabin for a family
Bear Haven was a great place to escape for a long weekend! It is reasonably close to amenities and hiking, but feels private enough in the back yard to give the sense that you are in the woods. The games room is the perfect place to spend some hours on a rainy day.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lorna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
"By the shore"
The cabin was very nice inside. We had plenty of room for out extended family of 4 parents, 2 grandparents, and 4 teens. Spent most of our time near Chambers and Sunnyside, and the public beach area at Chambers. We love that area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mama Bear & Her Cubs visit Bear Haven
We had a wonderful stay at Bear Haven. Debbie & David are exceptional hosts. We did not have a single glitch. The location is perfect. We were able to hike, sightsee, paddleboard & observe wildlife. The ten of us were able to spend high quality family time together. A highlight was momma bear & her two cubs that we saw on several occasions. While maintaining Debbie & Dave's "Bear Aware" advice we experienced zero issues. We would love to do a family-week in mid to late summer to enjoy all Lake Tahoe has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Araceli M.

Perfection!! Our family had a wonderful time we can’t wait to go back.
The property is simply perfect! The location is beautiful and near anything you can possibly want to visit but still keep the cabin feel. If you prefer the resort life this is not for you. It’s quiet and private just like we prefer. Thank you to the owners for letting us rent it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

John F K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
JohnK
Bear Haven is a wonderful property and we had a great stay. This place is well stocked with toiletries, kitchen supplies and other items that make your stay enjoyable. The kitchen and living areas are well appointed with room for all. Saw one bear wandering the neighborhood to the delight of the grandkids. Plenty of parking too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
We went in the dead of winter and it was wonderful! We had a great time. We had a few issues with WiFi and the table but Debbie and Dan responded quickly and were very helpful. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tahoe character
This cute three-story house had lots of character. It was in good location to everything we needed And I like the option of using the private beach area for members. There was a few small Items that could be addressed. If you have a game room, you should have plenty of supplies. There was no ping-pong balls which we had to purchase and there was no chalk for the pool table. Toilet paper was one ply, I think two ply would be much better. There is multiple cobwebs in the house around all the windows that we had to utilize. I would still stay there again the house had plenty of space and we enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

LORETTA Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay summary
Stay was nice, kitchen was well stocked, washer & dryer handy. Hot tub was nice and warm but not terribly clean. Lots of stairs that are not great for the little ones! The forest views were great and property was centrally located!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Lois P., san francisco

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
needs updating
good location but could use new mattresses. floors were way to squeky for people on the floors below. loved the ping pong and pool table
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P., Boise

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stocked Cabin in Great Location
The cabin was in a great location for our family to enjoy the sights around Lake Tahoe and the hiking trails right out the back door were lovely and convenient. The kitchen was well stocked for everything we needed to make a Thanksgiving dinner and more. The three levels spread the family out nicely. The baby gates were a very welcome addition to protect our two toddler grandchildren from the stairs. We also enjoyed the pool table and ping pong. The only downside to our trip to Bear Haven was a stomach flu my son came down with over the weekend and ended up sharing with me. Packing up and traveling 8 hours home was a tough challenge. I do recommend this location and cabin for families visiting Lake Tahoe!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023