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Lodgepole Pine House an Ecologically Designed Vacation Home.

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West Elevation
The White Pine Loft
Kitchen
The Red Fir Master Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Soda Springs, CA
  • Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Soda Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Boreal Mountain Resort
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Lodgepole Pine House an Ecologically Designed Vacation Home.

WELCOME TO THE LODGEPOLE PINE HOUSE, A BEAUTIFUL FOUR SEASON RETREAT FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURERS, NATURE LOVERS, AND DESIGN ENTHUSIASTS.

This brand new ecologically-designed home in the Serene Lakes community backs up to a nature reserve open to cross country skiing, hiking and biking and is a five minute walk from beautiful Lake Serena and Lake Dulzura. The home incorporates natural building materials and incredible detailing in a rustic and modern style. The owner/ architect designed the house to embrace the outdoors with generous porches adjoining most rooms and with windows framing the surrounding pine forest. Bird watch and stargaze from the house.

WINTER RECREATION: Downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, iceskating, snowshoeing, sledding. Cross country ski directly to Royal Gorge, the largest Nordic ski resort in the country. Less than a 10 minute drive to excellent downhill Sugar Bowl, Boreal Ridge, Soda Springs, Donner Ski Ranch. NorthStar, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Tahoe Donner are nearby.

SPRING: Still some snow pack for skiing and snowshoeing. Perfect weather for road biking before the heat of summer. Find quiet solitude in the low tourist season.

SUMMER: Road and Mountain Biking, swimming, hiking, kayaking and sailing, catch and release fishing at Serene Lakes. Great show of wildflowers. Wine festivals, Tahoe Music Festival, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Outdoor film showings at Squaw Valley and Truckee. The Owner’s Association beach at Serene Lakes is great for kid’s and adults.

FALL: Wonderful fall color. Biking, hiking, boating. Find quiet solitude in the low tourist season. Nevada County Fair. Tahoe Sierra Centruy Bike Ride. Lake Tahoe Marathon. Truckee Renaissance Faire. Golf Classic at Truckee.

LOCAL HISTORY: Explore nearby Donner Lake (where the famous Donner Party was stranded for the winter of 1846) and Lake Tahoe areas. Visit historic truckee for shopping, good eats, and winter sport rentals.


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Property manager

Anne Phillips

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have board games and puzzles
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pet deposit required.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You are free to smoke outside on the property.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Soda Springs

Serene Lakes, a neighbourhood in Soda Springs, is home to this holiday home. Emigrant Trail Museum and Old Jail Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include KidZone Museum and Olympic Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Soda Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Soda Springs - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Boreal Mountain Resort - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Donner Ski Ranch - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 23 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 24 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Truckee Ice Creamery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Pub At Donner - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Belt Room Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Village Espresso - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Old 40 Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lodgepole Pine House an Ecologically Designed Vacation Home. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lodgepole Pine House an Ecologically Designed Vacation Home.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lodgepole Pine House an Ecologically Designed Vacation Home.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lodgepole Pine House an Ecologically Designed Vacation Home. located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Serene Lakes is within a 5-minute walk of Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort and Tahoe National Forest, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Soda Springs and Sugar Bowl Resort are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

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

Lodgepole Pine House

This is an amazing find! So amazingly designed and aesthetically beautiful, it also invites the natural surroundings in decor and in the natural history library we so enjoyed. The host was so helpful and accommodating, and the kitchen definitely well stocked. We loved every second enjoying the High Sierras from this wonderful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

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

Serene Lakes great place to stay

Very clean, everything you need for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sachi Y.

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

Family friendly stay

We had a wonderful stay with one family in the bottom floor rooms and our family (with two infants) in the top floor. The kitchen was perfectly equipped for cooking family meals and the homeowners lake was easily accessible for the kids to play. Thank you Anne for sharing your gorgeous home with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

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

Wonderful stay at an architectural gem!

This our third stay in this beautiful mountain retreat. Our extended family loved the welcoming spaces to celebrate special milestones. Anne is an excellent and responsive host, making sure everything is working well. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis N.

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

Great Winter Trip

Great modern house with everything you would need. We just came back from a winter snow trip here and the location is great! Looking forward to staying here in the summer time. Anne (Host) was great with regards to answering all of our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha Z.

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

Great house with awesome views!

Great property! We stayed over 2023 New Year's Eve and had a wonderful time. Tahoe had challenging weather during our stay 12/29/22-1/2/23, we had pouring rain and a blizzard, and we were snowed in, etc. But because the house had a sauna, we really didn't miss out on anything! The house has a beautiful view and a big kitchen with everything you may need. Nicely sized bedrooms and modern bathrooms. Heated floors were a nice feature! Overall we had a wonderful time, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hillary G.

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

the perfect snowy stay

This house is *the* place for spending time with people you love. You'll enjoy the shared spaces, the open kitchen, the nooks for finding space on your own, and just the general vibe of this gorgeous and well-designed home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tahlia B., San Francisco

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

Absolutely perfect

We love this house and this neighborhood. Quiet and peaceful, the perfect place to recharge. Can’t wait to come back !
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary E.

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

Outstanding

The property was amazing --- my family loved the open spaces in the kitchen and living room to play games, cook and congregate --- the amenities were very family friendly --- we are hoping to return next year when the weather is a bit warmer --- I really appreciated the prompt communication with the Anne, the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arnaud B.

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

Outstanding!!

Outstanding in every capacity. We have stayed in a variety of properties in Serene Lakes and this one takes the cake. Clean, great layout, well stocked kitchen, backs up to the forest and exceptional communication from Anne. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hillary G.

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

Spectacular stay at the Lodgepole Pine House

This is a keeper, by far one of the best rentals we've ever found!! The house is spectacular, clearly built with an architect's eye, both aesthetically and functionally. Everywhere you look, there are smart touches. Light streams through and the floorplan is designed for easy shared space, but also leaves lots of room to be on your own. Unlike many other houses in this Serene Lakes residential development, Lodgepole Pine House is situated with the beautiful decks facing the trees as far as you can see. As other reviews point out, the kitchen is well-equipped (sharp knives! great pans!) and well-stocked. Anne is truly an excellent host–the best kind of host who replies quickly and generously fields any questions. What a fabulous stay, can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

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

Quiet location with lots of options

Lovely comfortable house with a well-stocked kitchen and fast, reliable internet - a necessity for those with work obligations. We enjoyed the large open floor plan downstairs, perfect for hanging out with family. Tons of options for skiing, snow-shoeing, hiking, or just taking the baby for a stroll.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Stylish and serene

The perfect house for all occasions. Very well equipped with everything one could possibly need.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Wonderful home

It was just perfect….
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

julia a.

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

Best house in Tahoe!

In some ways I hate to write this review because right now I feel like Anne’s house is a well-kept secret! But I absolutely also want to share how much we loved her house and what an amazing time we had. Anne has incredible taste and a great asthetic, and everything in the house just flows together beautifully. While a lot of the touches are high end and classy, it’s also extremely practical and liveable. We stayed between Christmas and NYE and extra precautions were taken due to COVID. The house was spotless when we arrived and there was extra hand sanitizer and wipes on hand. Anne also generously supplies nice soaps, shampoos and conditioners as well as hair dryers in every bathroom. The beds were all very comfortable and everyone slept well and was happy! We had 6 teens and 3 adults and the kids all stayed on the bottom level which had 2 bedrooms, and extra futons and blankets were on hand. The main level includes the kitchen, dining area and living room, also a library nook and a full bathroom. I liked that there was no TV in the living room - it just made it easier to play games and chat with the kids. The top floor has two bedrooms, full bath and also a loft area that could sleep a few more people. We didn’t have anyone sleeping in the loft and instead used it to hang out when someone wanted to watch TV or do some work. House is very close to Sugarbowl as well as tubing. Kitchen isn’t huge but doesn’t need to be - it has everything you could need to whip up gourmet meals! Plus an orange Viking stove, who knew?! Thank you, Anne, for your amazing house and wonderful hospitality. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

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

Perfection!

We adored our stay! Waking up to a hike out the back door, or a walk to the lake, peering at the stars from the top deck, cooking perfect meals from the well-stocked kitchen— I could go on! This house made everyone, from age 7 to age 72, happy. The camp-themed dishware made us smile every time we used it. So many sweet details have been considered. We have two more stays booked and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S.

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

Wonderful nature retreat

Mountain bike from the backyard, swim in the nearby lake, sit on the deck and enjoy morning coffee or afternoon cocktail---Anne's house is the perfect place for a family getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Unique property with great location

Our family of 12 thoroughly enjoyed our winter wonderland stay! This is a great neighborhood just before you hit Truckee and Tahoe where there are several ski resorts within easy driving distance. We loved having the woods behind us. It was quiet and felt spacious. The home itself felt European-chic with plenty of amenities. It was sparkling clean with a floor plan that worked well for our family units. We hope to come back in the summer to check out all the fun summer amenities the home and neighborhood offer as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Had wonderful time

Lodgepole Pine House worked great for our extended family reunion. Comfortable and open living space with everything we needed and more! Anne (owner) was very responsive and helpful to questions while we were there. The Serene Lakes area is a hidden gem. We would love to return for future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Lodgepole

Wonderfully satisfying house regardless of weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sally H., California

Wonderful winter vacation

We had a lovely stay at Lodgepole Pine House! The house was spacious and had nice views of the beautiful snow outside. The kitchen was well equipped and we had everything we needed. Anne was lovely to work with and responded promptly to any questions I had. We hope to make another trip back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Joydeep D.

Worst experience!! Avoid this property

The house is infected with worms, bugs and insects. This place is not safe to stay. We couldn't use the bedrooms and had to sleep in the floor due to bed bugs. The owner asked us to clean the house. After our stay, we were accused with not cleaning..etc and our security deposit is put on-hold. The owner hung-up on call when I tried to explain the difficulties we had in the house with kids. Please stay away from this property. This house is infected with insects, bugs and spiders and on top of that the owner will accuse/lie and find ways to not return your security deposit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cortez and Caroline C.

A beautiful place.

We would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stefani P.

Fantastic vacation home!

One of the nicest properties I’ve rented and I’ve been renting for decades. This home is beautifully and thoughtfully designed with excellent light and floorplan. The kitchen was as well stocked as my own and I am a devoted home chef. Being able to use bikes and kayaks was such a bonus so we could truly take advantage of Serene Lakes. Looking forward to a winter getaway here some day soon.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Danica W.

Gorgeous Vacation

This house was impeccable in absolutely every way! So many places to relax and sleep. We enjoyed a private chef coming in to prepare a brunch, the kitchen fully stocked with every kind of dish/towel/napkin/silverware/etc. we needed. The bedrooms were absolutely comfortable and delightful. The design of the home added to an exquisite Tahoe ambiance. We absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Anne Phillips

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I am a practicing architect in Berkeley California with over thirty years of experience in the design and construction fields. I love outdoor adventure and photography.

What makes this property unique

Lodgepole Pine House is a very special custom built home- not the typical vacation rental.