Waterman's Retreat - Easy 2 Block Walk to the Beach

Carnelian Bay, California
$367 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Condo

Property Type

Sleep 9

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

​​​​​​​Waterman's Retreat is a bright, end-unit condo in Carnelian Bay offering the best of Lake Tahoe in every season. Just a short walk to the dog-friendly beach at Waterman's Landing, Gar Woods Grill & Pier, The Old Post Office Café, Magic Carpet mini golf, and more, it's perfectly positioned for both lake and local living. Inside, updated furnishings and three levels of living space provide comfort and flexibility for groups.

This retreat blends convenience, recreation, and relaxation year-round. In the winter, the condo is centrally located between Northstar California Resort and Palisades Tahoe, and in the spring and fall guests can access both the lake and the forest without driving. The condo is also conveniently located close to the Carnelian Woods HOA clubhouse with a community pool, and common areas with hot tubs, sauna facilities, and bocce and tennis courts.

For weddings and family reunion groups, this pet friendly rental condo is about 5 houses away from the Firefly Vacation Cabin and is only 7 and 8 properties away from the Welch Vacation Cabin and Sierra Willow Cabin.

All vacation rental properties are fully equipped with free high speed wireless internet, linens, bath towels (equal to the maximum occupancy of the house), pots/pans, dishes, microwave, coffee pot, blender, toaster, TV/TV's with streaming services, washer & dryer and barbecue (many are only usable in the summer). The house will also provide a starter set of toilet paper, soap, and paper towels.

Amenities:

Gas Fireplace
Good Southern Exposure Sun
Access to HOA hot tub and clubhouse - hours are varied and closures are possible, refer to the above HOA link for the latest information.
Dog Friendly Condo (dogs stay for free)
Walk to Watermans Landing & Carnelian Bay
Easy Access to National Forest
Extra Loft Space to Spread Out a Group
Electric BBQ (summer only)
All the homes have high speed wireless internet
Washer & Dryer
1860 Square Feet

Bedding Configuration:

1 King (main level)
1 Queen (downstairs bedroom + TV)
1 Queen (downstairs bedroom)
2 Twins (downstairs bedroom)
1 Twin (upstairs loft + TV)

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1860 Sq Ft (173 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Sauna Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • THINGS TO DO

    2 Outdoor Pickleball Courts Cycling Nearby Hiking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Parasailing Nearby Rafting Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Music Library Stereo Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Cabinet Locks Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 9

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Review Review

  • Yordanys R.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    This stay ended in a truly disturbing and stressful way. On our last night at the property, we noticed multiple live bats flying inside the home, including in bedrooms, the kitchen, and dining room areas. We also discovered bat droppings (guano) on the walls and near the kitchen. This wasn’t just unsettling, it raised serious health and safety concerns, especially with our young children in the home and the real risk of rabies exposure. When we called the host’s emergency line, the person who answered was dismissive and skeptical, and didn’t seem to take our concerns seriously. Instead of offering help or guidance, he asked us to take pictures and videos as evidence, all while our children were terrified and we were trying to find a way to keep everyone safe. We didn’t feel supported in what was clearly a health hazard and an emergency. A day later, we received a message from someone named Becky, who apologized but said that “animal encounters may happen in the forest.” While we understand that wildlife can be present in outdoor areas, this was completely unacceptable inside a residential living space. The only wildlife related warning we were given before arrival was about bears, with instructions not to leave trash outside or in our vehicle. There was no mention whatsoever of bats inside the home or any prior infestations. VRBO’s customer service was also extremely difficult to reach. Until the home is professionally and and thoroughly cleaned, I strongly advise STAY AWAY

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$367+
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