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Close To Everything, but Away From It All! Pet Friendly Paradise Forest Back

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A gazebo with a wooden roof and railings, surrounded by a stone pathway and a wooden fence.
A forested area with a hammock hanging from a tree and a red hanging chair.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.
A two-story log cabin with a deck, surrounded by tall trees.
A cozy dining area with wooden furniture, a tiled floor, and a window providing natural light.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8288 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Place, Aerial Tramway
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Heavenly Ski Resort
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, First Ride
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

South Lake Tahoe

A family-friendly stay in the heart of South Lake Tahoe awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 1.3 km (0.8 mi) from Heavenly Ski Resort and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Heavenly Gondola. Highlights at this ski holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 4 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A dining area, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .Enjoy the ski-in/ski-out access, gym and Hot tub as well as access to a playground. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. .With a stay at this Heavenly Valley holiday home, you'll be 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino and 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe.

What's nearby

  • Aerial Tramway - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Heavenly Ski Resort - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • First Ride - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gunbarrel Express - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ski Run Marina - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Libation Lodge by South Lake Brewing Company - ‬4 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.

Close To Everything, but Away From It All! Pet Friendly Paradise Forest Back

Deluxe vacation rental. Permit number 004328

Main House Bedrooms:
* Two master bedrooms with king-size beds, master baths, 1-Japanese style soaking tub, fireplaces, TV/DVD player, couch in each room.
* Bedroom three (full bed with a slider to the deck & to spa) has TV and full bath.
*Private Loft with full-size bed.
* Private Loft has two twin beds.
* Full kitchen with everything you need for gourmet cooking serving 10+ people.
* Living room has 61-inch HDTV-DVD/CD player, sitting area extra couch, foosball
* Laundry room has washer and dryer.
* Outside eating area-front and back - hot tub, gas & charcoal barbecues
* Backyard has walking area in nature (forrest land, babbling brook, large area for outdoor games, fire pit *(in designated area-not in forest Land). We are a very short distance to Heavenly Ski Resort, and down the street from awesome mt bike trail. Your Backyard is a forest playground.
This is now a shared property-meaning homeowner is on property-your privacy is respected.
** Two-car garage, front yard with gazebo for relaxation time.
***We also provide 4 bikes, beach chairs, beach towels, beach blanket, rolling ice chest, paddle boards
***For winter, sleds

: Lodge, Cabin, Heavenly, Huge, ForestKeywords

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

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

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Do not throw butts on forest floor

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 3,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please make sure parking passes are returned to hook in garage. Fine of $100 will incur as they are difficult to replace.
Pick up pet poo, any bottles, cans, litter, anything not of nature, and do not throw cigarettes in the forest.
Heat down to 60, spa on eco, move back any furniture moved, covers put on outdoor furniture, fireplace & upstairs heat turned off, inform us is propane empty. Start dishwasher general pickup Thanks
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Parking policy 2-car garage other vehicles park on opposite side of street. 4 car max for vehicles.
SLT now only allows shared rentals. Erik or Wendy will be on property for any of your needs Your privacy is respected.
Owners must be notified if pet is on property fine will be enforced if not notified. Paperwork to be signed. Thank you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Pet fee $90 per pet $200 fine if not informed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: So much fun for the kids

Events

No events allowed
Contact owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Do not throw butts on forest floor

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
Note from host: Contact owner
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Contact owner For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Everything but Away It All 5bed/4bath Beautiful Forest Setting
Everything but Away It All 5bed/4bath Beautiful Forest Setting

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Close To Everything, but Away From It All! Pet Friendly Paradise Forest Back?

The closest beach to Close To Everything, but Away From It All! Pet Friendly Paradise Forest Back is Lakeside Beach (2.6 km).

Does Close To Everything, but Away From It All! Pet Friendly Paradise Forest Back have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

What luxury perks are available at Close To Everything, but Away From It All! Pet Friendly Paradise Forest Back?

This property features 1 hot tub, as well as a fireplace and a dining area.

What makes Close To Everything, but Away From It All! Pet Friendly Paradise Forest Back a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, fireplaces, and private balconies all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Close To Everything, but Away From It All! Pet Friendly Paradise Forest Back.

Is Close To Everything, but Away From It All! Pet Friendly Paradise Forest Back family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as children's books and travel cots, it's no surprise that Close To Everything, but Away From It All! Pet Friendly Paradise Forest Back is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Close To Everything, but Away From It All! Pet Friendly Paradise Forest Back?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Close To Everything, but Away From It All! Pet Friendly Paradise Forest Back?

No, Close To Everything, but Away From It All! Pet Friendly Paradise Forest Back does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Close To Everything, but Away From It All! Pet Friendly Paradise Forest Back?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Close To Everything, but Away From It All! Pet Friendly Paradise Forest Back Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a ski vacation. So close to the mountain. The surprise benefit was a morning hike in the woods behind the house. Those hikes added something special to the stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was awesome. The hosts couldn’t be nicer. Wonderful location. 10/10, no notes
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Beautiful Location

Great family experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manuel A.

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

Tall Pines Lodge

Overall very good stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

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

Great place!

Loved this place! Great location. Beautiful surroundings. Great house. Hosts were amazing! Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Family wedding

Greta location and plenty of space. Setting is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greogry H.

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

Ski Trip

Great location and cabin slept 7 adults comfortably.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cameron P.

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

Perfect location

Perfect location, size, and cleanliness. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bailey A.

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

Beautiful Cabin!

My family and I had the BEST time at this cabin. The hosts were great and very responsive. I would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chase C.

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

Awesome Location

Property was great! Wendy and Erik are awesome and helped us out tremendously!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Lake Tahoe Ski

Wendy and Erik were amazing to work with. Conveniently located and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

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

Nice place in a great location

Our family enjoyed our stay. The owners were easy to communicate with and very accommodating. The house itself is large, comfortable, and peacefully situated in the woods. Very close to the CA Lodge at Heavenly and near some great hiking. Also only a quick trip into town if needed. Overally really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephanie I.

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

Older place but nice

Nice stay. Well stocked. Hosts great and available. Quiet location close to town but not in it. Not walkable to lifts but short drive no issue. Will likely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Enjoy the outdoors

This property has the perfect outdoor space. We enjoyed the backyard with hot tub and fire pit. Lots of furniture to accommodate everyone. Location close to everything. Even provided beach chairs and towels. Very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Wildlife

The back deck is great for relaxing and watching the wildlife. We even saw a black bear just doing bear things.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

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

Snow wonderland

Very spacious location with wonderful hosts that go out their way to make you comfortable. The ‘Tall Tree lodge’ makes very good use of space and does provide ample bedroom space for families. It does require a fair amount of steps to get up to the house, so consider that if there are folks with ADA needs but otherwise very comfortable and warmly inviting once there!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Curg L.

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

Heavenly

Property was as expected. Hosts were available when we had questions. Excellent location for the California tram at heavenly. Also hit north star and kirkwood. I would rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Just think the amount of steps to the house should be listed in the description.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lyle S.

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

Feels private & secluded

The cabin is large and well laid out for groups of families with kids given the 2 large, private master bedrooms and the smaller kids rooms w multiple beds. Given the huge amount of snow this year, it was bit harder to get to the Heavenly California lifts than expected, but we still walked to/from and it was easy to make a car drop off as well. Owners were easy to communicate with and have equipped the cabin with plenty of extras to make your stay comfy. If you’re looking for sleek, new & state of the art- look for a different place; but comfortable, close & secluded… then this is your place.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elliot B.

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

Lovely home

This lovely home worked great for our family trip, and the owners were extremely friendly, responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

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

7 family members for a small reunion. Had a fabulous stay.

Well appointed property with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian A.

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

Awesome place and hosts are incredible!

We loved our stay and will definitely be coming back! Everything was ready for us and the hosts were so awesome!!! Wendy and Erik are extremely easy going and even bought pizza and beer for our first night up! Looking forward to coming back very soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Can't wait to come back

This was was absolutely perfect for our long weekend getaway. We came up with 6 teenage boys for a birthday celebration and the house fit us perfectly. All of the boys took the upstairs bedrooms while my husband and I stayed downstairs. The huge open downstairs was great for hanging out. There were so many outdoor seating areas as well. The hot tub and firepit was great after a long day. There were definitely a lot of steps to get to the house, but this wasn't a big deal for us. The host was very easy to communicate with and showed us around the house when we arrived. This house is old and has been lived in well so don't expect it to be squeaky clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

laura b.

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

Family trip to Tahoe

We had plenty of room. The house was in a beautiful location. We all had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nyles L.

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

Awesome house for the fam!

The house and yard are wonderful, the location is fantastic. The stairs to the house were a bit hard on the elderly members of my family, but we knew what we were getting into after reading some reviews. The loft bedrooms were also a bit tricky to visualize from the description and it took a few conversations to understand if it would work for us. For our kids, they work great. Better photos or a video tour would be very helpful. All in all, the house was really fun- Great for kids, great for the dog, with plenty of things to get into without even leaving the house. Hot tub was clean, yard was fantastic, awesome mountain biking trail only a couple blocks away, beach down the hill…Hope to return someday. Hosts were wonderful.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2022