Onyx Gem: 1 BR, 1.5 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 4

The kitchen was lacking. There were very few plates, the glasses were plastic, there were few coffee mugs. The kitchen could have used more tools. The fireplace and space were lovely. We enjoyed our time there very much..

The management company for this unit changed the code to the door prior to our departure time. My young son and I were hence unexpectedly locked out of the unit (in the mountains, in December, without coats) on the day of our departure as we were taking the garbage out. There is also no cell phone service at this unit, so in order to reach the management company, we had to drive out of the neighborhood to place a phone call. I then had to call the company 5 times in order to reach someone. The man I reached was not apologetic about the company's lack of compliance with their own rental agreement (the agreement you sign states that you will access until 10 AM on the day of departure) or their negligence with unexpectedly inhibiting access to a remote unit in the mountains with no cell service in the winter. Avoid this property.

Great location!! We love going to Tahoe in the off season (No crowds and plenty of parking) This unit is perfect for two adults or two adults with kids. The kitchen and bath are showing normal wear and tear but nicely equipped and clean. I would recommend this place for a great weekend with easy access to the lake.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our first vacation with our dog and this property was only a short walk to Carnelian Bay, which is a dog-friendly beach. The property is in need of a refresh. It had a musty smell which we rectified with air freshener. The bedding was tired. I found a down comforter that I swapped for the old blanket and comforter that solved the problem. The dishwasher was broken and light bulbs need replacing. The size was perfect for our needs and the outside little deck was great. A refresh of bedding and carpets would make this a perfect condo.

I really wanted to like this place, but after my stay, I have mixed reviews. The mattress was very hard and I ended up sleeping on the sofa. The balcony was super small so I couldn’t really spend time out there with my dog as I had hoped. The microwave handle almost fell off when using it; the coffee pot was on its last leg as well. I didn’t feel welcomed by property management. They were very strict and made their check-in and checkout times abundantly clear. It rained the day I arrived so I waited in my car for an hour for the proper check in time. The house was dark and completely closed up when I got inside, not even the curtains were open. They sent a reminder that I must be out by 10 AM the night before I left so I was so nervous about the timing, I ended up locking myself out. They have an office a block away, but it was closed and I had to ask a neighbor to call them to get a temporary code to get the rest of my things. The condo is in a great location with a small dog and may consider giving it another try in another unit. It rained the entire time I was there so I didn’t get to enjoy the amenities or the location as I had hoped.. I work in hospitality management so my review on the PM is based on my professional experience, serving others.

The unit is a little old and tired, but we had everything we needed for a delightful stay. We especially enjoyed the location and the amenities at Carnelian Bay.

The condo is in a great location but many things in the place were cheap and breaking (or already broken) which put a damper on our stay. The kitchen was also not very well stocked with cookware.

Across the street from a nice pebbled dog beach. Neighborhood was quiet and surrounded in pine trees. The place itself was cozy although we got a little warm even with the fans provided, the thermostat was set to heat to 70 but it felt warmer. Once i figured out how to open windows and let the fresh air in it cooled the place down a bit. If you dont mind cleaning up after yourself and washing dishes on vacation this place will do. Also if you dont mind giant ants crawling around, we were told they were harmless so we let them be. We just threw them outside.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The perfect rental...clean, cozy, quiet, and walking distance to the water. Would definitely recommend. Thank you for letting us stay and making our fourth of July vacation perfect.

Great location, nice clean condo, but the condo wasn't kept up and the sofa bed was broken. Not sure how it could accommodate 4 people. Luckily it was me and our two girls. Guess who got the bedroom and who got the loft sofa...?

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a very nice visit and the property management was very helpful in trying to help me take care of my Dad who had altitude sickness. They were also very prompt about fixing an outlet that did not work. Would highly recommend!

Lovely unit. Rental agent answered my questions. Great location. Tv upstairs didn’t work. Only issue

Perfect accommodations for our needs! Great location - secluded and quiet, but close to the beach and select restaurants. Spectacular views of the lake and mountains a block or two away. Such a beautiful area!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a good experience in general. However, we did have a few hiccups:Instructions for the TV did not work the way it said. I had to figure it out on my own (input had been changed to something different).No mat in the shower. Very slippery, and we are 80 and 65 years old. At the sametime, not sticky mat under the kitchen carpet. Again, slippery.For two days, the roof was being replaced. No notice, no email, no text. Even a sticky note on the front door telling us that the roof was going to be replaced. We could have rearranged our days out to be away from the noise.GFCI plug in the bathroom is worn out. Things would not stay on when plugged in. It needs to be replaced. My husband is a Union Electrician, and he knows what he is talking about.No A/C in the unit. Generally, wouldn't be needed. However, bedroom was on the main floor. With the proliferation of bear warnings, we couldn't leave a window slightly open at night. So the unit would become somewhat stuffy overnight. I would open all the windows first thing in the morning to get air moving. No notepad or pencil. I just needed to make a couple of notes for the grocery store. That became difficult. We had a good time. But, like I said, a few hiccups.