Family Time in the Mountains | Dog-Friendly 3BR Home with Hot Tub | The Golden Bear Retreat

Summary:
Make holiday memories at Golden Bear Retreat! Whether you're gathering for Thanksgiving or celebrating Christmas in Tahoe, this dog-friendly home has room for the whole family. Enjoy meals together, cozy up by the gas fireplace, relax in the private hot tub, or let your pup enjoy the fenced backyard. With a separate family room and a sunny deck with BBQ, there's space for everyone to unwind. Midweek discounts included!

The Space:
The Golden Bear Retreat

Golden Bear Retreat is a welcoming family getaway in the Golden Bear neighborhood of South Lake Tahoe. With three bedrooms, multiple gathering spaces, a private hot tub, and a fenced backyard, there's room for everyone—including your four-legged family members—to enjoy time together.

The home features upstairs living, with the main gathering spaces on the upper level and additional bedrooms and a family room downstairs. After a day exploring Tahoe, settle in by the fireplace, enjoy a meal together, or head outside to relax in the hot tub.

Living Area
As you enter the home and head upstairs, you'll find a spacious great room with comfortable seating and a cozy gas fireplace. It's a great place to gather after a day of skiing, hiking, or exploring the lake.
The living room also features a Smart TV and Wi-Fi, so you can settle in for a movie night or catch up on your favorite shows.

Kitchen & Dining
The well-equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals during your stay. The open layout connects the kitchen and dining area to the great room, making it easy to cook, eat, and spend time together.
Step out onto the sunny upstairs deck to enjoy the fresh mountain air or fire up the gas BBQ for an outdoor meal.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms
The home features three comfortable bedrooms and three full bathrooms across two levels.
Primary Bedroom – Upstairs: King bed and private ensuite bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub and separate shower.
Upstairs Hall Bathroom: Full bathroom with a shower.
Bedroom 2 – Downstairs: Queen bed and a bunk bed with a twin on top and a double on the bottom.
Bedroom 3 – Downstairs: Double bed and a twin-over-twin bunk bed.
Downstairs Bathroom: Full bathroom with a tub and shower combination.

Downstairs Family Room & Laundry
The lower level offers a separate family room with comfortable seating and a flat-screen TV connected to cable with the Spectrum Select package. It's a great additional space for the family to relax, watch a movie, or enjoy some downtime away from the upstairs living area.
A laundry room with washer and dryer is also located downstairs.

Outdoor Living
Enjoy the fenced backyard, sunny upstairs deck, and private hot tub. The hot tub is available from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The downstairs bedroom also provides access to the backyard and hot tub area.

Important Information Before Booking

Bear-Proof Trash Bin: The bear-proof trash bin is located next to the driveway. Please use this bin for all trash and make sure the lid is securely closed after each use. Bears are a natural part of life in Tahoe and can be attracted to unsecured garbage. Properly securing your trash helps protect both you and our local wildlife.

Winter Travel: When visiting Tahoe in winter, be prepared for mountain driving conditions, possible road closures, and delays in snow removal. You’re booking a mountain getaway, so come prepared for changing weather and road conditions. Our snow removal crews work every day, but we have no control over the county road snowplows. This street is not a primary plow road, so clearing may take longer. Four-wheel drive and/or chains are always recommended, and smaller, low-profile vehicles may have difficulty navigating snowy conditions.

Power Outages: Tahoe can experience power outages during snow, rain, and wind events. Lanterns are provided for your convenience, although availability may vary.

Air Conditioning: Like many homes in Tahoe, this home does not have air conditioning, as our mountain climate has traditionally offered cooler temperatures, especially in the evenings. During warmer days, we recommend opening the windows in the evening to let in the cool mountain air and create a cross-breeze throughout the home. Just remember to close them again when you head out!

Quiet Hours: 10:00 p.m.–8:00 a.m. Please respect quiet hours and remember that this home is located in a residential neighborhood with full-time residents nearby. Parties and disturbances of any kind are not permitted.

Hot Tub Use: In accordance with El Dorado County regulations, hot tub use is prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Please plan your relaxing soaks accordingly!

Maximum Occupancy: 6 guests. Children ages five and younger are not counted toward the occupancy limit. Occupancy limits are enforced at all times.

Maximum Vehicles: 4 vehicles. All vehicles must be parked in the garage (if accessible) or driveway. Street parking is not permitted.

Rental Agreement: El Dorado County vacation rental regulations require a signed rental agreement prior to check-in. The Guest of Record must sign the agreement and keep a copy with them during their stay.
Guest of Record – 25 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER: The person making the reservation and signing the rental agreement must be at least 25 years old, must be staying at the property for the duration of the reservation, and is responsible for ensuring all rental rules and occupancy requirements are followed.

Permit Information: El Dorado County Vacation Home Rental Permit #: 073084 | TOT #: 64988

Guest Access:
Guests have private access to the entire home for the duration of their stay, including the home's designated outdoor spaces and amenities. This is a private residence, not a shared accommodation.

The Neighborhood:
The Golden Bear Retreat is located in the Golden Bear neighborhood of South Lake Tahoe, a peaceful residential area surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The neighborhood offers a relaxing mountain setting while keeping you within an easy drive of local shopping, dining, and entertainment. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby hiking and biking trails, forested landscapes, and opportunities to explore the surrounding mountains.

Getting Around:
For skiing and snowboarding, Heavenly Ski Resort is approximately 10 minutes away, Sierra-at-Tahoe is approximately 30 minutes away, and Kirkwood is approximately 50 minutes away.

The beaches along Highway 89 are approximately 20 minutes away, including Pope Beach, Camp Richardson, and Baldwin Beach. This area also offers scenic walking trails, the Tallac Historic Site, and many other favorite Tahoe destinations.

Golf enthusiasts can enjoy several nearby courses, including Lake Tahoe Golf Course, Tahoe Paradise Golf Course, Bijou Municipal Golf Course, and the scenic Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline.

Looking for nightlife? The Stateline casinos, including the area's gaming, entertainment, and nightlife options, are approximately 10–15 minutes away by car. Uber and Lyft are also available in South Lake Tahoe, offering convenient transportation around town and to popular destinations.

Other Things to Note:
Exterior Camera: A Ring doorbell with video is located on the entry stairs to the home.

Pets: Dogs are welcome! A pet fee of $50 per day applies due to the additional wear and tear associated with pets. A maximum of two dogs is permitted. Please keep pets off all furniture, clean up after them both inside and outside the property, and keep dogs leashed when walking through the neighborhood. Please be respectful of the home, yard, and surrounding property during your stay.

Interaction with Guests:
If you need assistance during your stay, please message us through the app or contact Pinnacle Lake Tahoe Getaways at (866) 407-0245, ext. 81 or 84. We're happy to help!