Thunderbird Cabin, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths kid friendly, pet ok, hot tub

South Lake Tahoe, California
$660 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Summary:

The Thunderbird cabin is close to skiing, golf, hiking, biking-all Tahoe activities. Great fenced yard! Midweek Discounts



The Space:

Welcome to Thunderbird Cabin — Your Tahoe Adventure Starts Here!



Come relax, play, explore, and make memories at Thunderbird Cabin, a cozy, family- and dog-friendly mountain retreat in the beautiful Tahoe Paradise area of South Lake Tahoe.



Whether you're chasing fresh powder, hiking through the pines, biking mountain trails, spending the day at the beach, or simply relaxing under Tahoe's famous blue skies, Thunderbird Cabin puts you close to it all. And when the day's adventures are over, come home to a crackling wood-burning fire, a private hot tub, and a fully fenced backyard where the kids and pups can play.



3 bedrooms • 3 full bathrooms • private hot tub • fenced yard • laundry • 2-car garage • pet friendly



Midweek discounts are available, making it even easier to sneak away for a Tahoe getaway!



Your Tahoe Home Base



Thunderbird Cabin is conveniently located near Meyers, with easy access to Tahoe's year-round activities. You'll find great local restaurants just minutes away, including Frescana, Meyers Downtown Cafe, Getaway Cafe, Sombreros, Divided Sky, and more.



Golf lovers are close to both Tahoe Paradise Golf Course and Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Skiers can reach Sierra-at-Tahoe in about 20 minutes or Heavenly in approximately 15–20 minutes, depending on traffic and weather.



In warmer months, enjoy hiking, mountain biking, swimming, boating, fishing, and beach days. The Upper Truckee River is about a 10-minute walk away, and many of Lake Tahoe's beautiful beaches are approximately 15–20 minutes by car.



Think of Thunderbird Cabin as your launching point for everything Tahoe has to offer.



Plenty of Room to Relax



With 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, Thunderbird Cabin offers plenty of space and privacy for families and groups traveling together.



The primary bedroom is conveniently located on the main floor and features a king bed, TV, and a spacious ensuite bathroom with two sinks, a jetted tub, and separate shower.



Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom with a tub/shower combination.



Front bedroom: Two queen beds and a TV.



Back bedroom: A triple twin bunk bed and a full bed, plus its own collection of fun, including Golden Tee and Asteroids arcade games. It's a kid's dream retreat!



With three full bathrooms, getting everyone ready for a day of Tahoe adventures—or winding down for the evening—is a whole lot easier.



A full-size laundry area is also available, making longer stays especially convenient and giving you a place to dry those wet ski clothes, muddy hiking gear, or sandy beach towels.



Cozy Up After a Day of Adventure



Step inside and you'll find a warm, comfortable living room centered around a wood-burning fireplace—the perfect place to curl up after a day on the slopes or a day exploring the lake.



French doors open to the backyard, bringing in the mountain air and making it easy to keep an eye on the kids or four-legged family members.



There's a flat-screen streaming TV, plenty of comfortable seating, and even a Pac-Man arcade game for the young and young at heart.



The dining table seats six, with additional seating at the kitchen counter—perfect for family dinners, game nights, and sharing stories about the day's adventures.



The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare a family feast, including granite countertops, a gas stove, toaster oven, ice maker, and Ninja coffee maker.



A Backyard Made for Tahoe Memories



One of the best features of Thunderbird Cabin is the large, fully fenced private backyard.



Let the kids run and play while your pup enjoys some freedom, relax in your private hot tub, stretch out in the hammock with a good book, or challenge the family to a game of cornhole.



Fire up the propane BBQ on the deck for an easy summer dinner, then settle in and enjoy the mountain evening.



Inside, you'll also find a variety of board games, card games, and puzzles for family game nights.



And yes—your dog is welcome! We love that Tahoe adventures are even better when the whole family can come along.



Convenient Extras

3 bedrooms

3 full bathrooms

Private hot tub

Private, fully fenced backyard

Laundry facilities

Dog-friendly

Family-friendly

Wood-burning fireplace

Two-car garage

Tesla charger in the garage

Propane BBQ

Pac-Man arcade game

Golden Tee and Asteroids games

Board games, card games & puzzles

Streaming TVs

Well-equipped kitchen

Hammock and cornhole

Close to skiing, golf, hiking, biking, beaches & the Upper Truckee River

Midweek discounts

Good to Know Before You Book



Thunderbird Cabin is a mountain home, and Tahoe weather can be part of the adventure!



Winter guests: A good snow vehicle and appropriate winter tires or chains are strongly recommended. The driveway is steep, and there are stairs from the driveway to the front door. During significant storms, please be prepared for winter driving conditions, possible road closures, traffic delays, and delays in snow removal. Our snow removal crews work throughout snow events, but county road conditions and plowing are outside of our control. 4WD/AWD and/or chains are always recommended.



Tahoe can also experience power outages during major snow, rain, and wind events. We provide lanterns for these occasions.



Maximum occupancy is 6 guests. Children age 5 and under are not counted toward occupancy. Occupancy rules are in effect at all times.



Maximum number of vehicles: 4



Quiet hours: 10:00 PM–8:00 AM



Hot tub hours: 10:00 AM–10:00 PM



Dogs are welcome with a $50 pet fee per reservation.



A signed rental agreement is required for every reservation. The person signing must be at least 25 years old, must stay at the property, and must have a copy of the signed agreement with them during the stay.



Please follow all applicable local ordinances regarding noise, occupancy, and vehicles.



El Dorado County Vacation Rental Permit #073211 | TOT #67695



Come Make Some Tahoe Memories



Whether you're here for powder days and cozy nights by the fire, summer adventures by the lake, fall hikes through the mountains, or a quiet escape surrounded by nature, Thunderbird Cabin is ready to welcome your family—and your pup—home.



Pack your hiking shoes, swimsuits, ski gear, favorite board games, and your sense of adventure. Tahoe is waiting!

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1858 Sq Ft (173 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    Croatian English Turkish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Privileges Horse Riding Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Susan D.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Aug 31, 2025

    Very clean and comfortable accommodations. Peaceful and quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed the hot tub and our dog loved the back yard. She did however find her way to the street under the deck and luckily was quickly discovered MIA. We did see a black bear and several coyotes across the street one evening.

  • Derek M.

    Submitted Feb 23, 2025

    Stayed Feb 19, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: Great property. Awesome stay. The only issue was there was a dead mouse or a dying mouse in the middle of the floor in the master bedroom. We used a shovel and threw it outdoors.

  • R&J H.

    Submitted Feb 14, 2025

    Stayed Jan 31, 2025

    This place was a great overall stay. We were a group of 6, and there was plenty of space for us. Our pups loved the spacious backyard, even though the weather was not so nice for us. Perfect for those looking to hit the slopes and those who want to sit back and relax in nature. We really appreciated the EV charger because the cold does drain our battery much faster. Rooms and bathrooms were comfortable. Loved the video game machines. Just watch out if you have your dogs in the yard, there is space under the deck and an opening that they can wiggle through and get out onto the main road. We would recommend and definitely come back again, hopefully the weather next time will permit us to use the hot tub!

  • Christopher L.

    Submitted Feb 23, 2024

    Stayed Feb 16, 2024

    The home was clean and up to date. I would definitely stay here again. We came up for a weekend getaway and had zero issues. We left a day early due to weather and the possibility of being stuck in Tahoe - no fault of the property. Shared pictures of our trip with other family who all commented on how nice the property was. No complaints. Thank you.

  • Jasper L.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2023

    Stayed Nov 13, 2022

    Definitely enjoyed my stay, we plan on coming back again for our One year Anniversary ☺️ I couldn’t recommend this listing enough, it’s literally perfect, loved spending hours in the jacuzzi or by the indoor fire place, and we absolutely LOVED the showers and indoor jacuzzi tub, Can’t wait to be back soon!!!!

  • Bob L.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2023

    Stayed Sep 17, 2023

    Another nice stay at this property. Congratulations again to the housekeeping crew, ownership and the management company for keeping this house so immaculate and well kept. Thanks for taking such good care of your place. We enjoy your property.

  • Submitted Sep 7, 2023

    Stayed Sep 1, 2023

    We were there for the weekend of Labor Day for 3 days; property in a nice location. Cleanliness to discuss; urine stains on corners of sofa in the living room. Pet friendly is accurate but needs more cleaning. Master bedroom comforter with stains; got another one from the other bedrooms; dubious if sheets were changed before our arrival in the master bedroom. Body hair noted on the sheets, which had holes. Staircase from the garage to the house was dirty; we had to use the broom first before going in the house. Backyard is catering a lot of junk as well as the garage. For the price we paid, this should be organized!

  • kristin k.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2023

    Stayed Aug 5, 2023

    This was an average property in comparison to many other vacation rentals we have stayed in. - Inside of the house was clean. Beds comfortable. - My husband had to pick up dog poop in the yard upon our arrival so kids could play disk golf. - Outside patio tables and chairs very dirty. - Upon arrival outside hot tub was cold. No instructions left to get it functioning - no return phone call when we called to inquire. - Outside decorative hanging lights burnt out/not functioning - Hand Soap dispenser in downstairs bathroom empty - Nice & easy location to get to many places we wanted to visit in South Lake Tahoe! -Kids appreciated the video games Many personal touches we have experienced in other rental missing - hence the average review. It was a decent place but for the price expected more.

  • Paulina L.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2023

    Stayed Aug 17, 2023

    Overall happy with our stay. There’s a river nearby that is walking distance and you can hang out at. My only complaint is that the place could have been more clean. There were cobwebs in bathroom ceilings and the patio was covered in leaves and cobwebs. It takes a minute or two to use a leaf blower to clear the patio for guests, and it would have made all the difference.

  • Bruce H.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2023

    Stayed Jul 8, 2023

    This property worked great for our 5 adults and three kids. Kids loved the zip line and arcade games. Our labs loved the back yard which was very large. The negatives were pollen all over patio furniture made it close to unusable. The jacuzzi was very dirty and we didn’t use after day 1. There is also a gap in the backyard fence under front gate that dogs quickly discovered and got out. Overall we liked the property.

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