Title: Rubicon Retreat- Outdoor Sauna, Dogs Welcome 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 cabin # Rubicon Retreat- Outdoor Sauna, Dogs Welcome ## Photo gallery for Rubicon Retreat- Outdoor Sauna, Dogs Welcome ![Terrace/patio - Rubicon Retreat- Outdoor Sauna, Dogs Welcome (Tahoma)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93690000/93680900/93680889/f4023bbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Rubicon Retreat- Outdoor Sauna, Dogs Welcome (Tahoma)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93690000/93680900/93680889/37f72401.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Rubicon Retreat- Outdoor Sauna, Dogs Welcome (Tahoma)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93690000/93680900/93680889/c37c4dd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Rubicon Retreat- Outdoor Sauna, Dogs Welcome (Tahoma)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93690000/93680900/93680889/9eb3d0c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Rubicon Retreat- Outdoor Sauna, Dogs Welcome (Tahoma)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93690000/93680900/93680889/b055d1f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The Rubicon Retreat, a serene cedar cabin nestled among the willow and aspen trees in Tahoma. With modern appliances, cozy living areas, and ample outdoor spaces including a private sauna and front deck with BBQ - this retreat offers an ideal home base for your back-country adventures. You'll enjoy Smart TVs with Bose speakers throughout the house. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61176 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rubicon Retreat- Outdoor Sauna, Dogs Welcome Look no further than The Rubicon Retreat! This updated cedar cabin tucked into the surrounding willow and aspen trees is a great homebase all year round. The home is located in a quiet community and only minutes to the beautiful Meeks Bay and McKinney/Rubicon Trailhead for your back-country adventures. We would love to welcome 1 furry friend with you! 1176 sqft | 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | Quiet Retreat in Tahoma | Walking distance to Rubicon Trailhead Home Highlights: ☆ Private Outdoor Sauna ☆ Two King Beds! ☆ Private Front Deck w/ BBQ ☆ Pet Friendly ☆ Two Full Bathrooms ☆ Two Smart TVs and Bose Speakers! ☆ Modern Updated Appliances When you first walk in you will be greeted by our fully equipped kitchen, large dining table, and cozy living room! Our open concept layout is perfect for entertaining and spending quality time with your guests. Also on the first floor is a full bathroom, and a bunk room with two twin sized bunks, a Smart TV, and board games. Moving upstairs, we have another full bathroom and two bedrooms each equipped with king sized beds and fun bear print wallpaper. Each bedroom has a box fan in the closet. Outdoors we have a cozy and comfortable private porch with a BBQ, private sauna, and plenty of parking for your entire group. STR Permit #: STR23-7844 | Max Daytime Occupancy is 9 (excluding guests 12 and younger); Max Overnight Occupancy is 6 (excluding guests 12 and younger) | Parking: 2 Cars Can Park in Driveway + 2 On Upper-Parking Pad (in non-winter months) - NO STREET PARKING NOV 1-MAY 1 | Quiet Hours are from 9pm - 8am | Placer County's Good Neighbor Policies Listed in Photos and House Rules. OTHER THINGS TO NOTE: Due to unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances, including poor air quality and smoke associated with wildfires, we highly recommend purchasing Travel Insurance to cover your cancellation, as we will not be able to offer a full refund outside the cancellation window. Please note that living in the mountains and staying in a private home means that there are some things we cannot always control. For example, weather and harsh conditions have knocked out Wifi and the power before. While these instances are far and few between, we please ask that you are patient as these are things that we unfortunately cannot control. While we will try and accommodate all requests, we handle refunds for situations like this (power outages, appliances breaking, etc.) on a case by case basis. One lesson we've learned about the great outdoors is the frequent requirement to wipe down the deck furniture. Despite our efforts to maintain the utmost cleanliness for your convenience, it seems that nature is working against us. You may need to wipe down the outdoor table, chairs, and any other outdoor seating. The dust and pollen accumulates within a matter of hours. Please note that this rental does require purchasing short term vacation rental insurance for stays up to 29 nights (reservations longer than 29 nights will need to discuss insurance options with Tahoe Cohost Collective prior to booking). The SafelyStay, Inc. Trust and Safety Fee includes up to $10,000 of accidental coverage for contents damage and up to $100,000 coverage for accidental property damage and bodily injury, if the fee has been paid. Complete terms regarding the Trust and Safety coverage can be found at www. go.safely .com/tahoecohostcollective. The Trust and Safety Fee is refundable only if the reservation is canceled in writing at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the arrival date. Any deductible or minimum claim amount will be the responsibility of the Guest, and Tahoe Cohost Collective will process using the form of payment on file for Guest. Tahoe Cohost Collective is not a property manager and is not liable for any injury or damages incurred while staying at the property. All reservations are between the booking platform, the property owner, and the guest. We hope you will enjoy the dry sauna we have at our home! While we do our best to clean the sauna before every stay, because the sauna is outdoors in the elements, there is a chance you may see a small amount of mold. The sauna is safe to use. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails 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: 1,176 square feet ## Similar properties ![Apartment (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94340000/94331900/94331895/4216aa75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 Mi to Skiing! 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STR county rules must be followed at all times. Guests must sign a rental agreement and submit contact information to confirm their booking (for local compliance laws). We ask that the person booking the home is the primary guest staying in the home and is at least 25 years of age. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 is also known as ae9df091-ebfc-4575-b955-868423d19b1c ## About the area Located in McKinney Estates, a neighbourhood in Homewood, this cabin is in the mountains. Hellman-Ehrman Mansion and Gatekeeper's Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Emerald Bay State Park and Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Tahoe Maritime Museum and Olympic Valley Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Homewood travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Homewood.dx177536) [View more Cabin rentals in Homewood](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Homewood-Cabins.d177536-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C39.06235%2C-120.14625&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HWwIzZNvZ7_jn1IvpVeCYfipguM=) Tahoma, CA ### What's nearby - ![The dock of the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion on the shore of Lake Tahoe in Sugar Pines Point State Park. The lake is magical in itself, but sitting there enjoying the entirety of the scenery is breath-taking. The mansion tour is US $12 and a very nice docent led exploration. The grounds have a lot to see as it is a part of a larger state park. Cheaper than the Vikingsholm tour nearby and much less crowded.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532641330/e7d62624-9817-47de-9f8b-febd96fa7382.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![Homewood Mountain Resort featuring a luxury hotel or resort, mountains and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063285/44802e83-6e1e-4cf2-9871-3ba3ca3ffb6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Homewood Mountain Resort 3 min drive \- 2.0 miles - ![Squaw Valley Resort featuring landscape views, snow and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063291/db4e13aa-03f6-4e67-86eb-471e69241da6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Palisades Tahoe 26 min drive \- 18.0 miles - ![Heavenly Ski Resort which includes landscape views, snow and forest scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063293/bc869d17-d1ac-442e-8338-cc9d394a516b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Heavenly Ski Resort 36 min drive \- 26.0 miles - ![Northstar California Resort which includes a hotel and ice skating as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063289/e9ebcf3b-e744-4a5d-9339-f7acfe03d6f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Northstar California Resort 38 min drive \- 30.0 miles ### Getting around - Truckee Station 35 min drive - Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) 41 min drive ### Restaurants - Sunnyside 12 min drive - Shadyside Lounge 12 min drive - West Shore Market 12 min drive - Chambers Landing Bar 3 min drive - Swiss Lakewood Restaurant Tahoe 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rubicon Retreat- Outdoor Sauna, Dogs Welcome pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Rubicon Retreat- Outdoor Sauna, Dogs Welcome? ### What time is check-in at Rubicon Retreat- Outdoor Sauna, Dogs Welcome? ### What time is check-out at Rubicon Retreat- Outdoor Sauna, Dogs Welcome? ### Where is Rubicon Retreat- Outdoor Sauna, Dogs Welcome located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rubicon Retreat- Outdoor Sauna, Dogs Welcome Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew N. 7 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome getaway Everything with this property was comfortable and clean. No complaints at all. The area is fun with an endless things to do. I wish we could have stayed longer. ##### Matthew N. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly K. 14 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a great place! We had SO much fun staying at this adorable cabin. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was stocked with nearly every tool you might need, the game closet was full of interseting games (including our favorite, Catan!) and the deck was the perfect place to enjoy morning coffee and afternoon reading. The cabin is tucked into a neighborhood so you are away from the busy-ness that sometimes comes with Tahoe in the summer and it was fun to watch all of the 4-wheelers headed up to the Rubicon trail head. Thank you for sharing your place with us! It was such good family time. ##### Holly K. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica G. 8 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful cabin right by the Rubicon OHV trail We rented this place for a family reunion in summer. It is a great little cabin, perfect for 2 people, a very well appointed kitchen, right at the start of the Rubicon OHV trail, with mountain biking/hiking trails within walking distance & a quiet neighborhood. It has it all! Wish there was a way to give 4.5 stars, instead of 5\. There is not enough furniture in the bedrooms, so be prepared. The bedrooms have no dressers & one of the bedrooms had no accessible closet. It was challenging for we had nicer clothes for parties and dinners. But overall a great place & we plan to book there again! ##### Jessica G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth M. 1 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Tahoe cabin I absolutely loved this house. You can tell it is a very well loved house by the owners! It had fabulous amenities and great cookware— there was literally nothing missing! The house was so kid friendly, too— my 5 and 3 year old were excited about the bunk bed and toys, and the adults were excited about the kid friendly plates, etc. also a huge bonus that it is dog friendly as we love Tahoe with our pup! It is a tiny A-frame and every inch of the house is maximized for space. It is a great location, right at the base of the rubicon trail. If you have a very car enthusiastic 3 year old Kid with you, it’s an added bonus to watch the off-road vehicles come and go all day. It can get a bit busy in that regard, but the street itself is quiet, tucked away from the highway noise. We enjoyed great walks to Chambers, Tahoma market, and more. I can’t wait to stay here again! Thank you Scott and sue for everything! ##### Elizabeth M. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John H. 1 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy well-appointed cabin Loved the location and the charm and coziness of this cabin. Super ran and had everything we needed and then some. I will say I was nervous at first because the listing said "electric fireplace" butit was gas with an electric remote...super awe! ##### John H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katy A. 26 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Retreat With All the Necessities The perfect cabin in the woods by the lake. This house has everything; great location, comfortable beds, kitchen was stocked with all utensils and good sharp knives (having dull knives in a rental is the worst) plus the best variety of hot sauces anyone could ask for. Sauna was the icing on the cake! Scott was attentive and responded quickly, overall excellent experience. ##### Katy A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ---