Quaint Pet Friendly North Shore Cabin Nestled in the Meadow

Tahoe City, California
$343 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to your classic Old Tahoe retreat! This charming, rustic cabin offers a nostalgic mountain experience with all the essentials. The heart of the home is the cozy living area, featuring a grand rock gas fireplace and a spacious, fully-equipped kitchen perfect for family meals.

Sleeping Arrangements: There are 3 rooms to sleep in, plus a loft with twin beds

Main Floor: Primary bedroom with a Queen bed and attached half-bath.

Upper Floor: Cozy loft with two Twin bedsand a second bedroom featuring a Queen bed.

Bonus Room: A dedicated sitting room with a TV—perfect for movie nights or a quiet reading nook, plus a full-sized futon for extra sleeping.

Outdoor Living: > Enjoy the fresh mountain air in the large, fully-fenced yard and sunny deck. With a long driveway providing ample parking and a pet-friendly policy (up to 2 well-mannered dogs), it’s the perfect spot for the whole family.

The Location: > Nestled in Lake Forest, you are steps away from the local bike path, public beaches, playground, and a boat launch. A short 5-minute drive brings you into the heart of Tahoe City for shopping and dining, while world-class skiing at Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows is just a quick trip away.

*This is an older home with no updates. The stairs to the second story are steep.

For your convenience, this home includes a fully equipped kitchen, high-speed Wi-Fi, and an in-unit washer and dryer. We provide all linens and bath towels; most rentals have beach towels for your trips to the lake. Please note that while Tahoe’s mountain breeze and provided fans keep the home comfortable, there is no central A/C. To protect local wildlife, we do not stock pantry staples. Please also be aware that the deck and BBQ may be unavailable during the late fall, winter and early spring months due to snow.

STR # 5337

MAX OCCUPANCY: 6
MAX VEHICLES: 2

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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golfing On Site Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Rafting Nearby Snow Sports Gear Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center In The Mountains On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Luis Alonzo

    Submitted Aug 21, 2023

    Stayed Aug 18, 2023

    Nasty

  • Marianne R.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Brought my elderly dog for a long weekend, picked location due to nearby beach and bike trail. It is an older cabin as noted with first floor wall heater and space heaters upstairs. Has necessary kitchenware and appliances. But a few things caught my attention that were so inexpensive to improve guest experience, I bought them myself. You’re welcome. There were 6 hangers total for 6-7 guests!

  • Madalyne L.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2025

    Stayed Aug 25, 2025

    Great location walking distance to multiple beaches. Safe and quiet neighborhood with great stargazing! Very cozy fireplace and incredible fenced in yard for 2 yr old and puppy to run around.

  • Sean C.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2025

    Stayed Jun 16, 2025

    What an awesome stay in this cabin! Great location! Walking distance to the beach. Short drives to tons of activities (shops, restaurants, water sports). The backyard is soooooooo nice. The cabin itself is super charming, clean, and has plenty of room. Cant wait to go back!

  • Christian T.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2025

    Stayed Dec 10, 2024

    Great place to stay

  • Jill N.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cottage has charm in its location, knotty pine, and gorgeous fireplace. Needs updates, deeper cleaning, and investment.

  • Tyler C.

    Submitted Dec 12, 2024

    Stayed Dec 6, 2024

    Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall my experience staying at the Alefs quaint cabin in olde Tahoe charmer was unpleasant and fearful. Arriving to the cabin, the first night walking up the front steps you'll have loose rocks/ gravel which is a huge safety hazard for guest. Walking into the cabin you'll get a sniff of cigarette smoke. Fireplace was non-operable even after being told it was going to be fixed and ready for our stay which was a huge disappointment and poor communication.! Also the cabin had Very lil amenities. Coffee machine was missing basket to pour coffee grains in. The quality of furniture was very worn out!! No central heater upstairs, the small heaters they provided gave no heat till hours after. One of the Rooms had a tiny mirror which made it hard to get ready. Property's location was great. Beach within walking distance. Property was not cleaned, tub had black debris, Shower drainage was also clogged you couldn't shower longer than 5 minutes or else tub would fill up major. On my vacation instead of relaxing I went out of my way and poured Drano gel max but still no fix. property has a nice backyard, but it's was hard to enjoy when there's no patio light. Overall, I think this cabin needs a little bit of loving and caring.

  • Patricia B.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    This is a charming place to stay while at Lake Tahoe. Location is convenient to restaurants and shopping and very close to the lake. I loved it for a weekend get away and would stay there again.

  • Michael B.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 21, 2024

    Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cute, cozy mountain cabin. Enjoyed the back deck having coffee in the a.m. and glass of wine in the evening. Our pups enjoyed the large backyard. Property was easy to find and close to town.Misses; cabin overall could use some T.L.C.The shower did not train properly and could use a good cleaning.Kitchen had ample dinnerware but could use some addition pots and pans baking sheets etc...Dining room table wobbled severely, should probably be repaired. Front entrance steps are crumbling and could use repair.Overall enjoyed our stay.

  • Crystal L.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 7, 2024

    Great location, back yard perfect for dogs.

  • william G.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    We enjoyed our 4 day stay. Cabin is charming and somewhat rustic. Positives are a great backyard and porch for our dog, nice big fireplace (it was cold for August), comfy beds, and good layout. Cabin is a bit dated and dark, so could use some TLC. Would be even better with a better assortment of stemware and utensil's, but overall kitchen had all the amenities.

  • Scott B.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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: We loved it. It was perfect for our family for the wedding that we attended in Tahoe.

  • Brandon H.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2024

    Stayed Jul 22, 2024

    This was our first Tahoe experience and the stay was everything we hoped for. It’s close to everything, and provided a great experience. We will be back for sure.

  • Submitted Jun 21, 2024

    Stayed Jun 6, 2024

    Great spot for traveling with pets. Quiet neighborhood a short walk to the lake and the backyard is absolutely beautiful!

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