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Historic Rivendell at Palisades Tahoe |6br/5ba - Sleeps 14 | 5 Min Walk to Village

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Enjoy cooking in this kitchen with an oven, stainless steel appliances, and a large island.
Relax in this inviting living area with a brick fireplace, comfortable sofa, and wicker chairs.
Relax in this cozy retreat with a leather sofa and dining table, surrounded by a forest view.
Cozy retreat with exposed beams, brick wall, and stone-tiled floor.
Cozy living room with a brick fireplace, leather sofa, and wooden coffee table.

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 163430 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Olympic Valley, CA
  • Palisades Tahoe
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • The Links at Everline Golf Course
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Spa at Everline
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Olympic Valley

This vacation home places you next to Tahoe National Forest and within a 10-minute walk of Olympic Villiage Inn Bus Stop. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

What's nearby

  • Palisades Tahoe Aerial Tram - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palisades Tahoe - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Wa She Shu Ski Lift - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Links at Everline Golf Course - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Spa at Everline - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 17 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildflour Baking Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Chalet - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bridgetender - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪KT Base Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Rivendell at Palisades Tahoe |6br/5ba - Sleeps 14 | 5 Min Walk to Village

Nightly and Weekly Rentals*12 Adults max, 14 guests total max*

Welcome to Rivendell! This spacious and luxurious Olympic Valley cabin is located right across from the village on Christy Lane with gorgeous mountain and valley views. New to our rental program, this property offers six bedrooms, five bathrooms, two kitchens, two living spaces, an amazing rooftop deck, and detailed and luxurious amenities throughout. Recently redecorated, this single family home is the perfect place to enjoy the mountains in style. Walk to Palisades Tahoe down Christy Lane to the main parking lot. Enjoy the serenity of mountain views while being close to the village and ski lifts.

Rivendell offers guests plenty of space to relax and enjoy a luxurious mountain retreat. Highlight include an incredible rooftop deck with views of Olympic Valley and Palisades Tahoe, stunning views from the main living space, ample parking and two separate and open living spaces and kitchens.

Enter the home through a covered walk way and deck into the main floor. The main great room is furnished with a comfy leather couch and chairs, a large moveable smart TV equipped with apple TV, cable, and blueray DVD player, and a warm and cozy brick fireplace. The dining table seats 10, with extra seating for up to 13 (with kids in the mix). Enjoy gorgeous views of Palisades from the dining room. The open kitchen is a chef's dream and offers stone countertops, top of the line appliances and a breakfast bar that seats two.

Five bedrooms and four bathrooms are available on the main floor, the layout follows:
+Queen bedroom with en suite bath w/stand up shower
+Queen bedroom
+Queen bedroom
+Bunk bedroom w/private bath (must walk though the bathroom to get to the bedroom). Sleeps 4, 2 bunks
+King bedroom with en suite bath w/bathtub/shower combo

An additional full bath is located at the end of the hall and is equipped with a bathtub.

Journey up one flight of stairs from the stone foyer to enjoy the second living space and kitchen. This bonus area offers a dining space that seats 6, open and stocked kitchen, and an additional living space with an entertainment system, smart TV, cable, and a wood fireplace. The top floor is equipped with one shared bath with a stand up shower, and the 6th bedroom-furnished with a queen. There is additional sleeping space in the hall/den area, which offers one twin plus one twin trundle (sleeps up to 3). Please note you must walk through the twin/trundle area to get to the 6th bedroom and to access the rooftop deck.

On the bottom floor of the property there is a full size washer/dryer available for your use.

Additional amenities available for your stay include firewood and kindling (stocked on the covered deck), an abundance of kitchen and dining amenities, and the fastest internet available in the area. Speed tests show 415Mbps down and 22Mbps up on the 5G connection, however the other connection has a better range.

RIVENDELL'S HISTORY
Rivendell is the second oldest home in Olympic Valley (after the former Poulsen family home that is now Graham's Restaurant and the Christy Lodge). The cabin has been owned by the same family for over 50 years. When the 1960 Winter Olympics were in Squaw Valley the cabin was used as a media center and CBS filmed the Olympic ski jump from the cabin (the remains of the Olympic ski jump is still visible directly across from the cabin's front door). Don't miss your chance to stay in a piece of Olympic Valley history!

THE LOCATION
Located in the heart of Olympic Valley, this property is located on Christy Lane across the street from Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort, only 7 miles from Tahoe City and 11 miles from Truckee.

What we love about this property is the stunning mix of luxurious amenities and tasteful updated furnishings while highlighting and respecting old Tahoe history. This 6 bedroom, 5 bath home sleeps up to 12 adults and 14 w/kids. Immerse yourself in old Tahoe charm while staying walking distance to the lifts! We look forward to welcoming you to Rivendell on your next Palisades Tahoe getaway!

Permit number: STR20-15250
Good Neighbor flyer : STR20-15250 | Max Occupancy is 14 | 8 Parking Spaces in Driveway (Could Be Less in Winter Months). Parking On Street Prohibited | Quiet Hours are from 9pm - 8am | Placer County's Good Neighbor Policies Listed in Photos and House Rules

Please remember that living in the mountains and staying in a private home means that there are some things we cannot control. For example, weather and harsh conditions have knocked out Wifi and the power before. While these instances are rare, we please ask that you are patient as these are things that we unfortunately cannot control. While we will try to accommodate all requests, we handle refunds for situations like this (power outages, appliances breaking, etc.) on a case by case basis.

*Rules: No parties. We welcome mature groups and families, no over occupancy, no hanging out outside or music after 10pm. This is a multi-generational family cabin, please treat the property with respect. 12 adults max, 14 guests total max*
*Absolutely NO GRILLS. This home owner does not have a grill for your use and does not allow guests to bring outside grills. This is a hard rule.
*This Owner has an exterior camera onsite monitoring above rules.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a fireplace, and a coffee maker. Housekeeping is available on request.

Property manager

Tahoe Mountain Properties

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 8 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Free firewood
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 3,430 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

586136

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home in Olympic Valley is within a 10-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Olympic Villiage Inn Bus Stop. You'll also find Palisades Tahoe and Palisades Tahoe Aerial Tram less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

Yes, though there is a max of 8 spaces.

Is there a spa at this vacation home?

Spa services at the vacation home include massages.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Historic Rivendell at Palisades Tahoe |6br/5ba - Sleeps 14 | 5 Min Walk to Village?

This lakeside vacation home offers many amenities for couples, including a fireplace and access to a chef in each accommodation with some featuring fireplaces.

Does Historic Rivendell at Palisades Tahoe |6br/5ba - Sleeps 14 | 5 Min Walk to Village have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe), which is 15.3 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL), which is around 24.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Historic Rivendell at Palisades Tahoe |6br/5ba - Sleeps 14 | 5 Min Walk to Village?

Yes, every accommodation at Historic Rivendell at Palisades Tahoe |6br/5ba - Sleeps 14 | 5 Min Walk to Village comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain views.

Historic Rivendell at Palisades Tahoe |6br/5ba - Sleeps 14 | 5 Min Walk to Village Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raymond M., Clarkston, Michigan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

We loved the location. Fantastic morning views of the mountain each morning and quick, convenient access to the mountain village. Loved learning of the special history of the home, too.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

The property was amazing and within walking distance of Squaw
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

Great location and great space
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ty B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great ski trip house; walking distance to lifts

It takes ~10 minutes, but definitely doable to walk up and down to the Far Eastern lift area. Wish the downstairs common area bathroom with just a bathtub had a shower too, but everything else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joni D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Space for everyone!

Rivendell is across the street from Palisades Village with plenty of space for everyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kelli E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We had 4 families that needed 6 bedrooms and bathrooms. One bathroom only had a tub so wasn't as usable for quick getting ready. It was rather warm upstairs so difficult for sleeping, but fans were found in some rooms downstairs that made sleeping better there. There are daybeds that look great but won't work for sleeping as the door to the porch is right next to them and there is no blind on it to block out the light in the morning. The 2 living areas are really nice for putting kids upstairs.There are some minor issues that need to be addressed and a mildew smell initially that affected 2 people in our party. The location is great however. It's just an older home, It was extremely pricey for our trip however.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

bachelor party

amazing house, so close to the mountain. very spacious and well appointed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023