Title: Walk to Beach, Dogs Ok, Hot Tub -Salty Bear Cabin Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=101127157&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Walk to Beach, Dogs Ok, Hot Tub -Salty Bear Cabin Cabin in Homewood with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Walk to Beach, Dogs Ok, Hot Tub -Salty Bear Cabin ![Exterior - Walk to Beach, Dogs Ok, Hot Tub -Salty Bear Cabin (Homewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101130000/101127200/101127157/e70f0040.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach - Walk to Beach, Dogs Ok, Hot Tub -Salty Bear Cabin (Homewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101130000/101127200/101127157/fd1c1096.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Walk to Beach, Dogs Ok, Hot Tub -Salty Bear Cabin (Homewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101130000/101127200/101127157/0ca5d16b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Walk to Beach, Dogs Ok, Hot Tub -Salty Bear Cabin (Homewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101130000/101127200/101127157/f77a8cd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Walk to Beach, Dogs Ok, Hot Tub -Salty Bear Cabin (Homewood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101130000/101127200/101127157/5f3687a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Salty Bear Cabin, where vintage charm meets modern comfort, you'll find a haven in the heart of Tahoe. Unwind with forest views and hot tub soaks under twinkling lights or cozy up by the fireplace in this dog-friendly cabin that sleeps 4-6 guests. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi £656 includes taxes & fees 11 Feb - 12 Feb ## 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. ### Walk to Beach, Dogs Ok, Hot Tub -Salty Bear Cabin Welcome to "Salty Bear Cabin." A perfect blend of the 1950’s meets Modern. This red trimmed charmer feels like CHRISTMAS ALL YEAR ROUND! 3 Blocks to beach, close to ski resorts and the coziest cabin ever. The perfect morning light and peaceful forest views out the large living room window. Evening white lights set the mood for your hot tub soaking, surrounded by vintage skis. Cozy up near the fire place and enjoy the quiet neighborhood. PERFECT Tahoe Location! Dog Friendly! Sleeps 4-6 Guests. Guests seeking a vacation in which style AND adventure intersect will be thrilled to find Tahoe Timbers Cabin. Tastefully remodeled, this traditional and historical Tahoe cabin exudes a cozy atmosphere sprinkled over with modern amenities. Set back in a quiet woodsy neighborhood on the outskirts of the Sugar Pine Point State Forest, this cabin is perfect for a small family or two couples traveling together. About 3 miles from downtown Tahoe City and about 10 miles from Palisades Tahoe. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the marina ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 ### General - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50650000/50641900/50641878/397efac0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cabin Fever - 1 bed, 1 bath \* fireplace Pineland - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=50641878&PinnedHotelID=50641878&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123100000/123091700/123091639/8ddc0a00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Page Meadows Paradise - Close to Trails Talmont - Pet-friendly - Laundry room [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=123091639&PinnedHotelID=123091639&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123420000/123414900/123414894/a8909d1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oglala Little Lodge - Cabin Getaway Tahoe Paradise - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Fireplace [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=123414894&PinnedHotelID=123414894&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64900000/64899300/64899226/b7c15454.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 Mi to Lake Tahoe: Quiet Incline Village Cabin! 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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 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=39.129543,-120.16897&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wjzmF%60om%7CU%3FS%3FU%40S%3FS%40S%40S%3FSBS%40S%40S%40SBSBSBSBSBQBSBSDQBSDQDSDQDQDQFQDQFSDOFQFQHQFOFOHQFOHOFOHOHOJMHOHMHOJMHMJMJMJKJMJKJMJKJKLKJKLILKJILILILILIJGNGLILGLENGLGLENELENELENENCLCNCNCNALCNANALCNAN%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%3FN%3FN%40NBN%40L%40NBN%40NBLBNBLBNDNDLDNDLDLDNFLFLDLFNHLFLFLHLHJHLHLHLJJHLJJJJJLJJLHJLLJJHLJLHLJLJNHLHNHLHNHNHNFNHNFPHNFPFNFPFPDNFRFPDPFPDPDPBRDPDRBPDRBRBPBRBRBR%40R%40RBR%40R%40R%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARATARARCPARARCRCRCRCPCRERCPEREPCREPERGPEPGPGPEPGPGNGNGRINGNINGNIPILININILINKNKJILKLILKLMLIJKLMJKHKJMJKJMHMHMJKFMJMFMHMFOFMFMFMFOFMDMDODMDODOBMBODMBO%40OBOBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOAMCOCOAOCMEOCOCMEOEMEOEMEMGOGMGMGMGOGKIMGMKMGMKKIMIMKKKMIKKKKKMKKKMKMKKKOIMKKIOIOIMKOIOIMGQIOGOIOGOGQIQGOGQEQGQEQGQEQESEQESEQCSEQCSCSCQCSCSCSCSASAQASCS%3FUASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cecVtk4QJC9oIKINFQdKRSOtGQg=) Homewood, CA #### What's nearby - Hurricane Bay \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Granlibakken Resort Ski Area \- 5 min drive \- 3.2 miles - Palisades Tahoe \- 17 min drive \- 11.6 miles - Northstar California Resort \- 29 min drive \- 23.6 miles - Heavenly Ski Resort \- 41 min drive \- 31.3 miles #### Getting around - Truckee Station - 26 min drive - Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Shadyside Lounge - ‬3 min drive - ‪Sunnyside - ‬3 min drive - ‪Sierra Surf Club - ‬8 min drive - ‪West Shore Market - ‬3 min drive - ‪Fat Cat Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Walk to Beach, Dogs Ok, Hot Tub -Salty Bear Cabin pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Walk to Beach, Dogs Ok, Hot Tub -Salty Bear Cabin? ### How much is parking at Walk to Beach, Dogs Ok, Hot Tub -Salty Bear Cabin? ### What time is check-in at Walk to Beach, Dogs Ok, Hot Tub -Salty Bear Cabin? ### What time is check-out at Walk to Beach, Dogs Ok, Hot Tub -Salty Bear Cabin? ### Where is Walk to Beach, Dogs Ok, Hot Tub -Salty Bear Cabin located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Walk to Beach, Dogs Ok, Hot Tub -Salty Bear Cabin 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 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy 9 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Cozy, cute cabin in the woods with all the amenities. Pet friendly fireplace, hot tub. Great spot:) ##### Cindy Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel K. 10 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Romantic Getaway The day of this stay, my car completely broke down with a total engine failure, waited 2.5 hours for a tow, and had a generally miserable time. My partner and I were instantly relieved upon arriving to the cabin and finding everything exactly as wonderful as advertised. The day after, we enjoyed the hot tub and surrounding area so much, we extended our stay another night.In short, would definitely rent this place again and recommend this for others, particularly romantic couples. ##### Daniel K. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jimmy D. 26 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The Salty Bear Cabin is a charming rustic cabin with modern touches. The kitchen was fantastic, featuring high-quality pots and pans, along with all the essentials for cooking and cleaning. The living area was cozy, perfect for the three of us and our energetic dog. We had a blast in the hot tub. The only downside was the bathroom. With only one bathroom downstairs, it was a bit tricky when we had to use it in the middle of the night. Overall, we had a wonderful time at the cabin. ![Front of the Cabin, the skis surround the hot tub](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b1ddbdc6-d6bf-432d-ab39-e3431414357b-1753492486009.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Our dog enjoying the view and checking out the squirrels ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d4f6d858-9da2-4f74-bc67-e9562078b17b-1753492490461.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Side view of the cabin](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/dc138a6f-cbb1-4e8e-a87d-285e37e479a4-1753492487211.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jimmy D. 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