Title: Fully updated home near the lake with full kitchen & free WiFi Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Fully updated home near the lake with full kitchen & free WiFi Holiday home in Carnelian Bay with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Fully updated home near the lake with full kitchen & free WiFi ![Exterior - Fully updated home near the lake with full kitchen & free WiFi (Carnelian Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57122000/57121996/437cdf3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Fully updated home near the lake with full kitchen & free WiFi (Carnelian Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57122000/57121996/a3229415.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Fully updated home near the lake with full kitchen & free WiFi (Carnelian Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57122000/57121996/6780f2ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Fully updated home near the lake with full kitchen & free WiFi (Carnelian Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57122000/57121996/cb0d3820.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets - Fully updated home near the lake with full kitchen & free WiFi (Carnelian Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57122000/57121996/ea3ea646.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Tucked away in Carnelian Bay, Piney Retreat is a serene haven offering an inviting ambiance with high-end finishings and all the comforts of home. Unwind by the cozy fireplace or cook up a storm in the fully equipped kitchen, then retreat to your private bedroom oasis. Explore nearby trails on foot or bike, enjoy easy lake access just steps from your door, and relish local flavors at Gar Woods Grill & Pier. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71377 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Fully updated home near the lake with full kitchen & free WiFi Piney Retreat Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' Make your way to the beauty of Carnelian Bay and soak in some lake seclusion at this fully updated and beautifully renovated home! With a bright interior with a fully equipped kitchen, cozy fireplace, all the amenities you could need for a breezy stay, and high-end finishings, there will be no need to sacrifice any comforts of home while away. After a dreamy day on the lake swimming, boating, kayaking, or fishing, returning home for a homecooked meal will be just the way to reminisce with loved ones about the fun that was had. The chef of the group will be in paradise with all new appliances and spacious countertops. Piney Retreat offers guests the convenience of a great separation between the bedrooms and the family area, providing even more privacy within the home. Not to mention, the furnished deck will be just the place to breathe in some fresh summer air with a favorite drink in hand. WHAT’S NEARBY If easy lake access is what you are after, this location is hard to beat, as the water is a block from your front door. Walk the opposite direction and you will find the trailhead to an extensive trail system that will be perfect for the hikers and bikers of the group to explore the surrounding area! Come winter, skiing is a short 12-mile drive away at the famous Northstar California Resort! Plus, when you want to check out the local restaurants and shops nearby, both Kings Beach and Carnelian Bay have their own unique places! Gar Woods Grill & Pier is a great dinner spot mere minutes from your front door. THINGS TO KNOW 4WD/traction may be required in winter Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles. Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,377 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45530000/45521600/45521540/3de45958.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hip Spin to Classic Cabin Charm - Honey Bear Cabin Carnelian Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 22 reviews £509 includes taxes & fees 9 Dec - 10 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=45521540&PinnedHotelID=45521540&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18994400/18994375/3f59230e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Chalet-Style Cabin in Northstar - Holiday Retreat Northstar - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 33 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=18994375&PinnedHotelID=18994375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84020000/84015700/84015691/2d089ff4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pinegrove by Avantstay Beautiful Villas Condo Just Outside Tahoe City! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 Property Registration Number STR22-6263 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 41889 Vrbo Property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.21737%2C-120.09232&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vH58H0ov02zfDiRIR9M5WIl7fcs=) Carnelian Bay, CA #### What's nearby - Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Hwy 28 at Old County Rd Bus Stop \- 3 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Northstar California Resort \- 17 min drive \- 14.2 miles - Palisades Tahoe \- 21 min drive \- 15.1 miles - Heavenly Ski Resort \- 55 min drive \- 41.0 miles #### Getting around - Truckee Station - 26 min drive - Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Gar Woods Grill & Pier - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Lodge at Big Springs - ‬23 min drive - ‪Whitecaps Pizza - ‬11 min drive - ‪Lanza's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive - ‪Jason's Beachside Grille - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fully updated home near the lake with full kitchen & free WiFi pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Fully updated home near the lake with full kitchen & free WiFi? ### What time is check-in at Fully updated home near the lake with full kitchen & free WiFi? ### What time is check-out at Fully updated home near the lake with full kitchen & free WiFi? ### Where is Fully updated home near the lake with full kitchen & free WiFi located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Fully updated home near the lake with full kitchen & free WiFi Reviews ## Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bachul K. 29 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property Great property for small groups or families! Beautiful and clean home - great kitchen and living room area. Would definitely stay again! ##### Bachul K. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele A. 7 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Event This property is great for a large gathering with multiple beds and plenty of seating in the open family room/ kitchen space. There is also a nice, large deck with table and chairs. For us it was centrally located for different activities, and near different grocery retailers and restaurants. ##### Michele A. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael M., SF Bay area 23 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Love this place This is out second time staying here, and we really like the property. The location is good, but getting here during winter conditions on the road could be tricky. Not a property owner fault of course, but this information for potential tenants ##### Michael M. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Ashley S. 27 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location #### Nice location and property House is updated and convenient location. However, it’s not matching the online description. There is no bunk bed. We are lucky that we have only 6 ppl otherwise it will not fit. We can’t use the garage so need to get our car from snow in the morning. There is no washer and dryer either so we can’t do laundry. Kitchen is big and nice. Bathroom is updated not bad. Beds are old and uncomfortable. Neighborhood is very quiet. ##### Ashley S. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monique Y. 15 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy place- would recommend! We were there with another family…great kitchen, had everything we needed. Plenty of towels, even had small shampoos and soap for use. Rooms were comfortable, we used the fans for air circulation. Very clean, easy to get to and plenty of parking. Only issues would be that we would have loved a grill and this was not walking distance to any beach. ##### Monique Y. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elena E. 27 Jul 2022 #### Great cabin Great cabin, very-well thought and and supplied. Great location as well. Highly recommend. ##### Elena E. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael R. 28 Feb 2022 #### PR Beautiful home lovely setting the master bed could be a lot more comfortable but we had a wonderful time. ##### Michael R. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Marat S. 30 Dec 2021 #### Almost a 5 Star Plenty of room and lots of comfortable couches ##### Marat S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deepak G. 28 Nov 2021 #### Perfect home for a relaxing weekend The place was fantastic, super clean, came with all the amenities that we could have asked for. We stayed over thanksgiving and since there was hardly any snow, we spent quite some time indoors. The home with all its amenities was ideal for us. The whole home has been recently remodeled and very tastefully done. It was super clean and Terry was very responsive to any questions we had. ##### Deepak G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle W. 6 Oct 2021 #### Great Stay Great home. Remodeled. Comfortable. Kitchen had everything we needed for cooking our meals. Location is right between Tahoe City and Kings Beach which we found really convenient. Will definitely stay here again. ##### Michelle W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raquel S. 5 Aug 2021 #### As expected Everything was clean and working properly. ##### Raquel S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### The Wehner Trust T. 26 Jul 2021 #### Great home Clean, remodeled home, well equipped kitchen. Close to Tahoe City and Kings Beach. ##### The Wehner Trust T. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 15 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer relaxation Lovely and well kept home in a quiet, wooded neighborhood. This is a great place to spend quality time with family and friends. Easy drive to Tahoe City where there’s plenty to enjoy. Very clean house with everything we needed to enjoy our time here. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Robert G. 13 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, communication Disliked: Location #### Smaller house than what pictures show. No washer/dryer or access to garage for car safety. Kind of pricey; Freezer door handle fell off; living room lamp socket detached from lamp base; only 7 towels for 7 people staying 4 days; bedrooms tight fit; not fond of sliding barn door that doesn’t close all the way for master bath; property manager alisa responded quickly to provide items and information needed ##### Robert G. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jun Z. 15 Jun 2021 #### Great place. Highly recommend it. Great place. Highly recommend it. ##### Jun Z. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie T., Los Angeles 4 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great ski trip and awesome house Great house with great amenities! All the appliances and furniture were clean. The kitchen was practically brand new. ##### Jackie T. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don J. 3 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, comfortable and good location We spent the weekend cooking meals and spending time with the family. The location was good for us because it was close to Tahoe City and not too far from Sand Harbor. The house is very clean, the showers work well and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen living area was also comfortable and had everything we needed to cook meals. We initially thought that the combination for entry was wrong. However, we realized we were entering the wrong door. The garage side door is near the front door and it has a lock box. We finally realized that there was a different door and the correct entry is the electronic keyed lock. For us it was dark and the front door was not as easily visible as was the garage side door. So I Just wanted to mention this just in case someone else might have this issue getting in. We had a great time and would come back here again. ##### Don J. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra H. 2 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing, Fun, Beautifully Fall scenery! Everything equipped and perfect! Love it! ##### Sandra H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Monique M. 14 Sept 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very pleasant Nice, functional house in a good location. Good attention to making the ability to cook and visit comfortable. ##### Monique M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy W. 4 Sept 2020 #### Great stay. Great Location. Home is lovely. ##### Amy W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Howard C. 14 Aug 2020 #### Loved the Piney Retreat! We had a fantastic time at the Piney Retreat in Carnelian Bay. The house is beautifully renovated, comfortable (even in the hot summer weather)... a nice cool oasis to make a stopping point between our adventures in North Lake Tahoe.. The outdoor patio is also fantastic for hanging out/lounging.. The house has a wonderful floor plan with a great room (open well-stocked kitchen with dining and huge family area that facilitates playing games, eating)... The beds are very comfortable, and there is a nice separation between the bedrooms and the family area. We definitely recommend this property and would without a doubt stay here again! ##### Howard C. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tiblets B. 7 Aug 2020 #### Very nice and simple Great kitchen great bathrooms ##### Tiblets B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike P. 25 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication ##### Mike P. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025