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Historic Rivendell at Palisades Tahoe |6br/5ba - Sleeps 14 | 5 Min Walk to Village

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Welcome to historic Rivendell at Palisades Tahoe!
Updated kitchen w/top of the line appliances
Enjoy the comfy leather couches and a brick fireplace
Dining seats 10 adults comfortably
Upstairs living space-bonus!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14318.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Olympic Valley, CA
  • Palisades Tahoe
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Spa at Everline
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • The Links at Everline Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Historic Rivendell at Palisades Tahoe |6br/5ba - Sleeps 14 | 5 Min Walk to Village

Nightly and Weekly Rentals*12 Adults max, 14 guests total max*

Welcome to Rivendell! This spacious and luxurious Olympic Valley cabin is located right across from the village on Christy Lane with gorgeous mountain and valley views. New to our rental program, this property offers six bedrooms, five bathrooms, two kitchens, two living spaces, an amazing rooftop deck, and detailed and luxurious amenities throughout. Recently redecorated, this single family home is the perfect place to enjoy the mountains in style. Walk to Palisades Tahoe down Christy Lane to the main parking lot. Enjoy the serenity of mountain views while being close to the village and ski lifts.

Rivendell offers guests plenty of space to relax and enjoy a luxurious mountain retreat. Highlight include an incredible rooftop deck with views of Olympic Valley and Palisades Tahoe, stunning views from the main living space, ample parking and two separate and open living spaces and kitchens.

Enter the home through a covered walk way and deck into the main floor. The main great room is furnished with a comfy leather couch and chairs, a large moveable smart TV equipped with apple TV, cable, and blueray DVD player, and a warm and cozy brick fireplace. The dining table seats 10, with extra seating for up to 13 (with kids in the mix). Enjoy gorgeous views of Palisades from the dining room. The open kitchen is a chef's dream and offers stone countertops, top of the line appliances and a breakfast bar that seats two.

Five bedrooms and four bathrooms are available on the main floor, the layout follows:
+Queen bedroom with en suite bath w/stand up shower
+Queen bedroom
+Queen bedroom
+Bunk bedroom w/private bath (must walk though the bathroom to get to the bedroom). Sleeps 4, 2 bunks
+King bedroom with en suite bath w/bathtub/shower combo

An additional full bath is located at the end of the hall and is equipped with a bathtub.

Journey up one flight of stairs from the stone foyer to enjoy the second living space and kitchen w/ fireplace that burns Duraflame logs. This bonus area offers a dining space that seats 6, open and stocked kitchen, and an additional living space with an entertainment system, smart TV, cable, and a wood fireplace. The top floor is equipped with one shared bath with a stand up shower, and the 6th bedroom-furnished with a queen. There is additional sleeping space in the hall/den area, which offers one twin plus one twin trundle (sleeps up to 3). Please note you must walk through the twin/trundle area to get to the 6th bedroom and to access the rooftop deck.

On the bottom floor of the property there is a full size washer/dryer available for your use.

Additional amenities available for your stay include firewood and kindling (stocked on the covered deck), an abundance of kitchen and dining amenities, and the fastest internet available in the area. Speed tests show 415Mbps down and 22Mbps up on the 5G connection, however the other connection has a better range.

RIVENDELL'S HISTORY
Rivendell is the second oldest home in Olympic Valley (after the former Poulsen family home that is now Graham's Restaurant and the Christy Lodge). The cabin has been owned by the same family for over 50 years. When the 1960 Winter Olympics were in Squaw Valley the cabin was used as a media center and CBS filmed the Olympic ski jump from the cabin (the remains of the Olympic ski jump is still visible directly across from the cabin's front door). Don't miss your chance to stay in a piece of Olympic Valley history!

THE LOCATION
Located in the heart of Olympic Valley, this property is located on Christy Lane across the street from Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort, only 7 miles from Tahoe City and 11 miles from Truckee.

What we love about this property is the stunning mix of luxurious amenities and tasteful updated furnishings while highlighting and respecting old Tahoe history. This 6 bedroom, 5 bath home sleeps up to 12 adults and 16 w/kids. Immerse yourself in old Tahoe charm while staying walking distance to the lifts! We look forward to welcoming you to Rivendell on your next Palisades Tahoe getaway!

Permit number: STR20-15250
Good Neighbor flyer : STR20-15250 | Max Occupancy is 16 | 8 Parking Spaces in Driveway (Could Be Less in Winter Months). Parking On Street Prohibited | Quiet Hours are from 9pm - 8am | Placer County's Good Neighbor Policies Listed in Photos and House Rules

Please remember that living in the mountains and staying in a private home means that there are some things we cannot control. For example, weather and harsh conditions have knocked out Wifi and the power before. While these instances are rare, we please ask that you are patient as these are things that we unfortunately cannot control. While we will try to accommodate all requests, we handle refunds for situations like this (power outages, appliances breaking, etc.) on a case by case basis.

*Rules: No parties. We welcome mature groups and families, no over occupancy, no hanging out outside or music after 10pm. This is a multi-generational family cabin, please treat the property with respect. 12 adults max, 14 guests total max*
*Absolutely NO GRILLS. This home owner does not have a grill for your use and does not allow guests to bring outside grills. This is a hard rule.
*This Owner has an exterior camera onsite monitoring above rules.

Property manager

Tahoe Mountain Properties
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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

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 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

About the area

Olympic Valley

Located in Olympic Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Donner Lake. Olympic Museum and Olympic Valley Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Olympic Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Palisades Tahoe - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Palisades Tahoe Aerial Tram - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wa She Shu Ski Lift - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Spa at Everline - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • The Links at Everline Golf Course - 7 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 17 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildflour Baking Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Chalet - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bridgetender - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪KT Base Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Rivendell at Palisades Tahoe |6br/5ba - Sleeps 14 | 5 Min Walk to Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Rivendell at Palisades Tahoe |6br/5ba - Sleeps 14 | 5 Min Walk to Village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Rivendell at Palisades Tahoe |6br/5ba - Sleeps 14 | 5 Min Walk to Village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Rivendell at Palisades Tahoe |6br/5ba - Sleeps 14 | 5 Min Walk to Village located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Palisades Tahoe. Olympic Villiage Inn Bus Stop and Olympic Valley Adventure Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raymond M.

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

Perfect location

We loved the location. Fantastic morning views of the mountain each morning and quick, convenient access to the mountain village. Loved learning of the special history of the home, too.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

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

Great stay!

The property was amazing and within walking distance of Squaw
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

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

Wedding weekend

Great location and great space
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ty B.

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

Great ski trip house; walking distance to lifts

It takes ~10 minutes, but definitely doable to walk up and down to the Far Eastern lift area. Wish the downstairs common area bathroom with just a bathtub had a shower too, but everything else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joni D.

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

Space for everyone!

Rivendell is across the street from Palisades Village with plenty of space for everyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kelli E.

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

Great location

We had 4 families that needed 6 bedrooms and bathrooms. One bathroom only had a tub so wasn't as usable for quick getting ready. It was rather warm upstairs so difficult for sleeping, but fans were found in some rooms downstairs that made sleeping better there. There are daybeds that look great but won't work for sleeping as the door to the porch is right next to them and there is no blind on it to block out the light in the morning. The 2 living areas are really nice for putting kids upstairs.There are some minor issues that need to be addressed and a mildew smell initially that affected 2 people in our party. The location is great however. It's just an older home, It was extremely pricey for our trip however.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

bachelor party

amazing house, so close to the mountain. very spacious and well appointed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tahoe Mountain Properties

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Tahoe Mountain Properties specializes in nightly rentals and ski leases in the north Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Donner Lake and surrounding resort areas. Rent with us and your memorable Tahoe vacation awaits! Arrive to your vacation home with the lights turned on and the heat turned up. Concierge services are available upon request and an after hours emergency phone number will be provided. We look forward to hosting you!

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