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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Game room
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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homewood, Ca
  • Tahoe Maritime Museum
    15 min walk
  • Meeks Bay Beach
    7 min drive
  • Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park
    7 min drive
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    43 min drive

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About the area

Homewood

With a stay at this vacation home in Homewood, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Emerald Bay State Park and Homewood Mountain Resort. .This family-friendly vacation home is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Palisades Tahoe and 25.9 mi (41.7 km) from Northstar California Resort.

What's nearby

  • Homewood Mountain Resort - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Meeks Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Granlibakken Resort Ski Area - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 26 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Alpine Meadows Ski Resort - 27 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 32 min drive
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 43 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

About this property

Entire place

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

Ping Pong & Pool Tables, Hot Tub. Open Space, Wildlife, Pets

Bear Haven lies at the edge of an old growth forest, with trails directly behind the cabin. Ski in through the forest from Homewood Mountain Resort in the winter, 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).
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this vacation home, which also features a spa tub. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Debbie & Dan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

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

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grills
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3001 sq ft (279 sq m)

Policies

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

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

Ping Pong & Pool Tables, Hot Tub. Open Space, Wildlife, Pets Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Lynsey J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kimberly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Judi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Molly Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Dynette R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cabin and property
We stayed at Bear Haven in Homewood in early July 2024. There were 8 adults and 3 children in our group. We fit very comfortably. The kitchen was well-equipped for us to do all the cooking we had planned. There were more than enough dishes. The host has supplied the cabin with space heaters and fans, and we used both since it was quite cool for the first few days, then heated up drastically toward the middle of the week. There is also bear spray and a bear horn kept on top of the fridge, but we didn't see any signs of bears. The host responded to a couple of questions very quickly. The best thing about this cabin was access to the private beach and pool. Anyone who has visited Tahoe recently knows the beaches are so crowded that it's impossible to find a spot (and the lake water is very cold!). The private access made a huge difference. Some of us were pool people and others were bea
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha G., Vancouver, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Melissa D.

Serves its purpose
Debbie and Dan responded to inquiries quickly. When we arrived the hot tub was super gross (solids floating it it and stuff growing on the walls of the tub). They sent the hot tub guy same day but it had ruined it for us bc it was just too nasty to get in after seeing it lol. It was a slight bummer bc my brother in law had never been in one and was really looking forward to it. The cabin was great for a place to crash after playing at the lake all day. It’s older (carpets look pretty rough ) but we anticipated that compared to the prices of other cabins. Showers worked well and the kitchen had lots of dishes etc. I brought my own linens and towels and if stains on these items bug you I recommend you bring your own as well. It’s a very quiet neighborhood and we all had a great family trip. The location of the cabin is great, right down the road from awesome swim spots. I never found the key that was suppose to provide access to the the private beaches the listening specified but that was okay bc there were plenty of places to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen I.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Anita D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Justyna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Connor P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Susan P., Boise

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Lois P., san francisco

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

Lorna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
"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

Lucy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear Haven did not disappoint
We had 6 adults and 4 kiddos under 5. The bedroom layout worked perfectly for us. We all had our space if needed. We used the beach and pool almost daily. A great perk. Kitchen very well stocked. Lots of books and movies for all. The gameroom was such fun for the adults and kids. We did have an issue with the hot tub not working. The hosts did all they could to get it working for our stay. There are a lot of steep stairs. Something to consider if you have little ones. Gates are provided, but they are older. We figured out a way to make it work! We made the best memories there as a family. I would definitely come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Andy M., Goddard

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 2023
Our family of 4 stayed at bear haven during the 4th of July week of 2023. The house was perfect for our stay. We enjoyed all of the space and it was set up perfectly. You can sleep a lot more than 4 people comfortably. There was enough bathroom space for everyone. The bedding was comfortable and clean. The house was as described. The internet was decently fast, the kitchen was well stocked, and plenty of games to entertain. The lower-level game room was great for watching movies and playing ping pong or pool. The hot tub works great and is amazing to relax in at the end of the day. The washer and dryer are high capacity and work amazing. We will for sure rent this property again in the future as it was such a great experience. We felt it was a great location for doing things all around the lake. It was 30 mins to either North or South Tahoe with plenty to do close by. A few things did not work while we were there. The outside flood lights did not function but the owner was aware and an electrician was coming to fix the issue the day we left. Also, both DVD players did not work which was a bummer with the great movie selection there was. This was communicated to the owner and it will be taken care of. It was the middle of summer and there were some ants but there was some bug/ant spray that worked great. The driveway is very steep so having an SUV is a good idea. Overall we loved our stay and the communication was amazing. We will be back for sure!! Thanks!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Therese B., San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect west shore location
This is a good house in a great neighborhood. The downstairs game room is really fun for families with kids. My son loved playing pool and ping pong. The hot tub is also so lovely. Having access to Chamber Landing beach and pool club was so nice. There’s so much to love- the proximity to the bike path and water sports rental spots. The only downsides to the house are that due to the nature of the house, you can hear a lot from one room to the next. If you’re on the 2nd floor, you can hear conversations and footsteps in the 3rd floor rooms. Even the heating and the spa pump echo through the rooms. Not great for light sleepers. Also we killed about 5 spiders in our week long stay. But that’s what happens when you rent a house in the woods. Finally- the house next door is under construction and looks like it won’t finish anytime soon. While the noise didn’t bother us, it would have been nice to know this prior to arrival. Some people might object to construction workers being present 7am-5pm within 10 feet of the front door.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dani H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Shirley P., Napa

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Alice S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for groups
Had all we needed for a fun week in the snow!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Susan D., Dayton, OH USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family get away
Our family of two couples and two single adult children had more than enough space in this property! The house was clean and the hot tub hot! It was about a half hour drive to Palisades, 15 min to Tahoe City, and a little over an hour from Reno. It is very close to Homewood but don't plan to ski in and ski out… its too far for that. Also if Tahoe is expecting snow be prepared to shovel your way in and out of the driveway…nobody’s fault, the snowplow for the road plows you in and their personal snowplow person isn’t able to be there on demand. Also the driveway is a hill so be prepared to haul stuff up and down the hill in the winter as even all wheel drive cant get up the hill. Four wheel or all wheel drive was a must for the back roads to get to the house. All in all though a great place to rent and we would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great white Christmas stay
The house is great. The game room was a very good plus. Great location and very well equipped. Hosts were very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022