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Epic Views, Luxury, Backing Miles Of National Forest - Monthly & Holiday Rental

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Enjoy a glass of wine in your jacuzzi and watch the sunset over the mountains.
View of the great room from the top of the stairs.
Kitchen with loft
Living room facing forest.
Enjoy playing pool with family and friends.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Lake Tahoe Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Fallen Leaf Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Pope Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Epic Views, Luxury, Backing Miles Of National Forest - Monthly & Holiday Rental

For monthly bookings please email chardonnayrentals@gmail.com for an application. Monthly rate is $6,750 plus a security deposit.

Koru Lodge is a newly rebuilt luxury home sits adjacent to miles of National Forest with stunning views. It offers the warmth and tranquility you and your loved ones have been looking for. Enjoy the comforts of a romantic home where you can sit in front of the fire and just gaze for hours enjoying the epic views. There is 2200 square feet of living space with the living room opening onto a 25x25 square foot deck to enjoy your morning coffee or during the evening where you can sit and enjoy a glass of wine as you watch the sun setting over the mountains. The jacuzzi on the deck offers mood lights and music at your beck and call. Stairs lead down from the deck into a large fenced yard where you will find gates that take you into the National Forest. The Great Room features large windows where you can relax and enjoy the sun light, cozy up and read a good book or just sit and become mesmerized by the magnificent setting. These are the days that create memories which last a lifetime.


The full kitchen at Koru Lodge faces views to the front of the home, a dining table which seats 8 and a granite island which faces the great room and the pool table. There are two bedrooms upstairs on the main living floor with one bathroom. One bedroom has a California King bed with a private deck which faces West to the National Forest and has a LCD TV. The second bedroom has a queen size bed with a LCD TV. The loft is off the main floor living where you will be able to view the stars as you fall into a deep slumber in your cozy queen size bed. The bathroom on the main living area is next to the master bedroom and has a two person slate shower and a double sink. The second bathroom is downstairs down the hall from the inviting 3rd bedroom. This bedroom has a queen size bed with a LCD TV. The bathroom downstairs has access to the laundry room, lower deck and to the back yard. This bathroom has a shower/bathtub combo and a double sink.

Each bed is outfitted with new furnishings and 600 count sheets.

Outside the gates of this incredible home is miles and miles of exploring for you and your family. Only a one mile hike away is Seneca Pond and if you are up for more of an adventure you can hike to Angora Lake which takes 2-3 hours round trip. During the winter you can cross country ski, snow shoe or go snowmobiling by just stepping out your back door. Heavenly Ski Resort, the casinos and Sierra At Tahoe Ski Resort are all 15 minute drives. The home is only 8 minutes to the Y downtown shopping, Meyers restaurants, grocery store, golf courses and the Tahoe Airport.

If you must work, bring your laptop as we have wireless access.

We have sleds and snowshoes available for you to enjoy during the winter season.

There is a two car garage and the driveway can park a large recreational vehicle or a boat.

If you need concierge services or your kitchen stocked upon arrival please inquire when making your reservation

Property manager

Cathy Gibson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We are located in a family friendly neighborhood which will not allow load music or parties.
There is a steep staircase to get to the main living area. May not be suitable for young children.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Lake Tahoe

Located in North Upper Truckee, a neighbourhood in South Lake Tahoe, this holiday home is in the mountains. Heavenly Ski Resort and Heavenly Gondola are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Emerald Bay State Park and Lakeside Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena or Tahoe Blue Event Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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South Lake Tahoe, CA

What's nearby

  • Lake Tahoe Golf Course - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Fallen Leaf Lake - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Heavenly Gondola - 16 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Pope Beach - 18 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Lakeside Beach - 24 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Verde Mexican Rotisserie - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cuppa Tahoe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Good Bakery Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Epic Views, Luxury, Backing Miles Of National Forest - Monthly & Holiday Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Epic Views, Luxury, Backing Miles Of National Forest - Monthly & Holiday Rental?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Epic Views, Luxury, Backing Miles Of National Forest - Monthly & Holiday Rental?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Epic Views, Luxury, Backing Miles Of National Forest - Monthly & Holiday Rental located?

Located in the mountains, this North Upper Truckee holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Washoe Meadows State Park, Tahoe Paradise Golf Course and Lake Valley State Recreation Area. Mt. Tallac Trail is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harshil P.

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

Best Vacation Ever

Don’t look for any other place. This place have everything you need to make you vacation amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mara G.

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

Annual family get together

This place is wonderful! It has everything you need, jacuzzi is close to the house, in the same level as the kitchen and living area. My family loves it! Is our first time staying at this house and probably will come back. The owner, Cathy is amazing ! She’s sweet, responsive and always trying to make our staying a great experience. What else to say? We just love it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael N., Girard

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

Heavenly Tahoe

There was literally nothing to complain about with our house or our stay in Tahoe. The property backs up to NFS land, with trails right out the gate. The interior of the house was impeccable, form and function make for a wonderful cabin/lodge like feel. The bedrooms and bathrooms were great. The kitchen and living areas were in excellent shape and configuration. The location is nice and off the beaten path, so besides daytime construction next door, at night it was as quite and serene as you can imagine. We had plenty of towels and TP, and the washing machine and dryer were godsends as we got a bit dusty an sweaty hiking and such. The pictures on the website are not deceiving, and I am really sure that Cathy would have helped us with anything had we asked her. I could go on forever, but I shall end here. Thank you for an excellent stay Cathy and family. Cheers,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo S.

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

Koru Lodge

Beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erika S.

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

Great House

It was comfortable and nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

We were so impressed with both the cleanliness and the quality of everything in the home.

Cathy, the owner, checked in with us several times to make sure we were enjoying our stay- and we certainly have enjoyed it. We brought our grandkids so they could experience snow for the first time. They were captivated by seeing the falling snow through the picture windows. The jacuzzi on the deck was a hit as well. When we came in for the night, some of the kids played pool together while others played board games on the large dining room table. The open space concept allowed us all to be “together “ even though we were doing different activities. During the daytime , the kids built two Snowmen, went walking on snowshoes, and went tubing! No one was bored! The teens enjoyed shopping at Heavenly Village - and we have more sweatshirts to add to the closet! Because the home was so roomy, we were able to eat most all Our meals at home, which saved a lot of Money. Every one slept well - the beds are very nice and the two-person shower was a hit! We are already discussing when we might be able to come back for another visit!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mara G.

Wonderful house !!!!

This house is more beautiful than the pictures. The views are amazing!! I’m impressed with how organized and fully equipped the kitchen is. As an owner of a cleaning service company, it’s very important to me that the house is sparkling cleaned, and this house passed the test. I can only say excellent things about this house. Not to mention that the owners are very sweet and responsive. They did everything to make sure that we were happy and enjoyed our stay. Definitely we are coming back many times. Thank you Cathy and Dan!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tammie C.

Great house in a quiet neighborhood!

My husband & I stayed here with 2 other couples & there was plenty of space for all of us. The house was very clean & had everything we needed.

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

Best location, so quiet & relaxing!

We had a wonderful stay with our 3 kids age 6, 14, and 18. Plenty of room to spread out in the home. We all enjoyed playing pool, 'sled-hill', hot tub, cooking/grilling, watching DVD movies from Red Box in town at Raley's, and dining out at The Beacon, Samurai Sushi, & Lake Tahoe Pizza Co. Also enjoyed Snow skiing at Sierra at Tahoe and ice skating at Heavenly Village Ice Rink. ALL of these activities within 15 minutes!! Very quiet neighborhood, only saw a couple cars go by each day. Enjoyed watching the bunny rabbit in the backyard. Great washer & dryer for easy laundry chores. Internet speed was excellent. Driveway is well paved and clean -- easy access to the house. All the amenities you would need for cooking are there. Beds and furniture were comfortable (not worn down like some other rentals we've stayed at). Large bedrooms and closets -- lots of room to unpack your stuff. It was everything we had hoped it would be!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ileen A.

FANTASTIC!!

As always, our family and friends thoroughly enjoyed our 2 week stay at Koru. Pure perfection ❤️🏠⛷❄️☃️
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tara L., Fort Bragg, CA

Beautiful Home With Excellent Views

The house is beautiful and in an amazing location! It's exactly as described. Another benefit was the little hill right outside the back gate. We got some fresh snow and enjoyed sledding down the hill. The kitchen had all the necessities for good family meals, including herbs and spices. The loft was perfect for kids, but very steep, so older people may not want to sleep up there. We recommend this house and truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Very nice house and area!

Had a great time with my family. He house is very nice and the backyard is nice for kids to play.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

Wonderful Vacation

This home was perfect for our family. We loved have several hiking trails right out side the backyard gate. Everyday was adventure, we found a pond, creeks and collected lots of rocks. The home was perfect for us, the kids played pool and loved sleeping in the loft. We loved just relaxing in the hot tube at the end of the day. We will definitely stay here again. Thank you for a wonderful vacation! Kimberly Lambertz
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David F., Cumming, GA

Great home and owners!

My family of 4 really enjoyed the stay. The home is modern, clean and spacious. They owners were helpful and responsive to our questions. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ileen A.

AWESOME!!

This was our 5th or 6th stay at Koru and as always, it was fantastic!! We feel like this is our vacation home away from home, and the fact that it's upgraded and appointed even more than our own house, is an added bonus! The owners could not be nicer or more accommodating and we feel blessed to have stumbled upon this "little bit of heaven!"
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

The perfect home!

The views were amazing in this home!!! We felt the pictures looked great but there is no comparison to how truly beautiful these views are. The owner was very kind and responded immediately to all our questions. The kitchen couldn't have been better fitted for our family. Our only regret was that we didn't have more time in this perfect home! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

V. B.

Amazing Home

We stayed at this property this past MLK weekend. The house was spacious, very clean, well kept and fully furnished. It is exactly as described on the listing. Cathy was great on communication, she replied to my emails/texts within couple hours, and very flexible on check in/out time. We will definitely return to this house in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla S.

Our group had a great time! The cabin was cozy and perfect for cooking and relaxing!

We loved the view from the window and were able to walk a short distance into the Forrest behind the house to a little sledding hill! We cooked dinner every night and looked at the stars from the hot tub! Amazing Tahoe retreat and not far from the slopes. We didn't want to leave!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon A.

Beautiful Cozy Home

This is the Best vacation home I've ever stayed in. It's Nice and cozy and the best part is it's Super Clean. Ive been in a lot of vacation rentals and this house made me feel like I never wanted to leave. The back yard is huge. Lots of room to play and a fully fenced in so there is privacy and safe. Kitchen fully equipped with everything your own home would have. All you need to do is bring your own food. The Jacuzzi and pool table was nice plus lots of board games to keep everyone busy. Nice big dining table, comfy couches and rooms where nice too. Lots of clean towels folded and layed out nicely and a washer and dryer downstairs. She also had snow shoes and lots of things for the kids to play with and use while they're there. I can go on and on about this home. It's just perfect. I'm definetly renting again in the future. They take care of their guest.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amrik K.

Excellent stay

Property was exceptionally clean and exactly as described. Entire family really enjoyed the barbecue and hot tub!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo R.

Me fascino el lugar es muy tranquilo y limpio está equipado con todo lo que uno necesita ?

Está ubicada en un lugar hermoso y tranquilo la pasamos muy bien la casa está muy bien equipada con todo lo que uno necesita yo la recomiendo al público
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

carolanne R.

This home is exactly what it said it would be. Beautiful and clean and peaceful.

My husband and I and another couple needed a much needed weekend away! This home is absolutely comfortable and quiet. Everything you need is at your fingertips! We have rented from places before and sometimes you can be a little disappointed, not this time!! This home is clean. This home is well maintained. This home has it ALL!! The whole house is fully stocked with all the household amenities that you may want or need. I was very impressed with the neighborhood, because it is so quiet! Great little restaurant not far up the road. The email I received from the owner upon arrival gave us some great tips on where to eat and what to do. We did take her up on a couple of them!! The Pizza place was amazing, I think it was called Big Dog Pizza?? ($20 for a large!! that includes delivery!) We traveled by UBER. Easy and decent pricing. Another thing, there were so many towels!! All in all It felt like home, very familiar and warm. Thank you so much for opening up your space to us!! We will most definitely be in contact with you again!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Beautiful and relaxing, overall amazing home!

The photos do not do this home justice! Very spacious living room area, gorgeous kitchen, and nice sized bedrooms. We loved the large private backyard! Very close to Heavenly, and on the busy holiday weekend, it was the opposite way of traffic which was nice. Close to town, but we also had a blast just hanging around the house, listening to music, playing pool, and going in the jacuzzi. Absolutely perfect cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

One of the best we've stayed at

Beautiful high-end home backed to open space in a great South Tahoe location. The home was very clean, had a well stocked and equipped kitchen and excellent amenities throughout. The home is nicely appointed with high quality materials and fixtures. The main living space including kitchen, master and loft is on the second floor and provides a great elevated view of the mountains and open space behind. A minor negative is that the master does share the bathroom with the main living space and second bedroom so there is a slight lack of privacy and the bathroom can become crowded. However there is a second bathroom and bedroom on the first level that provides good privacy. The deck and hot tub are great, beautiful peaceful views of the trees and mountains. Backyard is pretty good size and also provided us with a good snow play area and a nice space for our snowman. The location is great and one of my favorite in Tahoe. Close to South Tahoe resorts including Heavenly, Kirkwood and Sierra. Walk out the back gate and you are in open space perfect for snow play or hiking. A sledding hill is a short walk away and the home was nicely equipped with sleds and snow shoes. Great location for the kids as they just need to walk outside to enjoy the snow. The owner Cathy is great on communication and was nice enough to offer some check-in/out flexibility. Overall one of the best homes we've stayed at in Tahoe and we have stayed at many. Definitely on my short list for future trips.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin C.

Amazing House in a Great Location

Had a fantastic stay in Koru Lodge, the house is spacious and has a great layout including a big kitchen for cooking. The backyard is huge and well maintained and the hot tub on the deck is fantastic. Amazing views of the mountains in a fairly secluded location. Would highly recommend this house.

About the host

Hosted by Cathy Gibson

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What makes this property unique

30 day minimum stay.

Languages:

English