Title: Balsam House - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Walk to Lake & private beach area Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=50642717&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Balsam House - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Walk to Lake & private beach area ## Photo gallery for Balsam House - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Walk to Lake & private beach area ![Property grounds - Balsam House - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Walk to Lake & private beach area (Tahoe City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50650000/50642800/50642717/a6de1519.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Balsam House - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Walk to Lake & private beach area (Tahoe City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50650000/50642800/50642717/9b7bf419.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - Balsam House - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Walk to Lake & private beach area (Tahoe City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50650000/50642800/50642717/1e7fbcf8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Balsam House - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Walk to Lake & private beach area (Tahoe City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50650000/50642800/50642717/22500fa6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Balsam House - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Walk to Lake & private beach area (Tahoe City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50650000/50642800/50642717/e85d8018.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the quiet Pineland area, The Balsam House offers a serene escape. Unwind by the large stone fireplace or enjoy sunny days on the front deck with patio furniture and a gas Weber BBQ. This 3 bedroom home is within walking distance to Sunnyside Restaurant and Tahoe Park Private Beach. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Balsam House - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Walk to Lake & private beach area The Balsam House is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on a quiet street in the Pineland area. This home has level access and is equipped with a washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, electric range/oven, large stone fireplace and television with cable. As you walk into the house, you enter the living room. The kitchen/dining area is to the left of the living area and there is one bedroom with a queen size bed, and one full bathroom (with tub/shower). Upstairs has the other two bedrooms, one with a queen, the other has 2 queen size beds and there is another full bathroom (with tub/shower) in the hall. There is also a nice sunny front deck that has patio furniture and a new gas Weber BBQ for your convenience. This home is walking distance to Sunnyside Restaurant, has access to the popular Tahoe Park Private Beach; and you are within minutes of world class skiing at Palisades/Alpine Ski Resort, Homewood Mountain Resort and Northstar at Tahoe. This home does not allow any parties or events as this home is in a residential neighborhood, and quiet time is from 9pm-8am. Thanks for your cooperation! Cleaning fee includes linens and towels. You may want to bring beach towels, as those are not provided. There is an electric fence system at this house to protect it from bears when unoccupied. Detailed instructions will be given to you once booked. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Nightly rent plus tax, cleaning fee, reservation fee and vacation rental damage protection plan, required on all rentals. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* \* HOLIDAY RATES ARE HIGHER \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* PARKING RESTRICTIONS: You must park in driveway areas only. NO STREET PARKING. There is parking for 3 cars at this house. Bedrooms: 3 - Bathrooms: 2 Bedroom 1: Queen Bedroom 2: Queen Bedroom 3: 2 Queens HOLIDAY DATES & NIGHTLY MINIMUMS 2 to 3 NIGHT MINIMUMS THROUGHOUT YEAR Memorial Day Weekend – 3 night minimum 4th of July – 5-7 night minimum Mid July to Mid August - 5-7 night minimum Labor Day Weekend – 3 night minimum Thanksgiving – 4-7 night minimum Christmas – 5-7 night minimum New Years – 5-7 night minimum Martin Luther King holiday – 3 night minimum President’s week – 3-5 night minimum ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Golf - Snow sports gear - Basketball nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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 - Snorkelling nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2880000/2871000/2870996/2466f0a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Granlibakken Tahoe Tahoe City - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Kids’ pool 8.2 Very good 933 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=2870996&PinnedHotelID=2870996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116110000/116109100/116109014/77c27c42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hike, Sled & Ski! 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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 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 Vrbo Property Balsam House 3br, 2ba Walk To Balsam House - 3br, 2ba - Walk to Lake! Tahoe City 2254-127830 Balsam House - 3br, 2ba - Walk to Lake! Private vacation home ## About the area Located on a river, this holiday home is in Pineland, a neighbourhood in Tahoe City. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Travelling with kids? Consider Tahoe Maritime Museum and Olympic Valley Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging. [Visit our Tahoe City travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tahoe-City.dx180041) [View more Holiday homes in Tahoe City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tahoe-City-Private-Holiday-Homes.d180041-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.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%7C39.13963%2C-120.16145&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JkJ2Cdt-6O7sgLjmVFFiVrV7EhE=) Tahoe City, CA ### What's nearby - ![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 18 min drive \- 10.2 miles - Hurricane Bay 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - St. Nicholas Episcopal Church 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Granlibakken Resort Ski Area 4 min drive \- 1.8 miles - North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center 5 min drive \- 2.3 miles ### Getting around - Truckee Station 25 min drive - Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) 31 min drive ### Restaurants - Sierra Surf Club 7 min drive - Sunnyside 11 min walk - Shadyside Lounge 9 min walk - West Shore Market 9 min walk - Za's Lakefront 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Balsam House - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Walk to Lake & private beach area pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Balsam House - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Walk to Lake & private beach area? ### What time is check-in at Balsam House - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Walk to Lake & private beach area? ### What time is check-out at Balsam House - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Walk to Lake & private beach area? ### Where is Balsam House - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Walk to Lake & private beach area located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Balsam House - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Walk to Lake & private beach area Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good 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 3 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew J. 16 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good stay Good place ##### Andrew J. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Kyle M. 18 May 2022 #### Great Location Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, this house is perfect for a budget ski lease. Its cheap and has a fantastic location for skiing squaw and alpine, but its amenities are minimal and outdated. My one critique for the experience would be to watch out for potential 'nickle and diming' upon the closing of the lease - the state of house leaves it open to that. That said, WLP managemnet was fantasticly helpful in all things related to the house, and even helped us get it one time when we forgot the key! Overall, we loved our time here and loved working with WLP. ##### Kyle M. ### 8/10 Good #### Mark L. 24 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### A nice stay in the forest Location is great for a family like mine. We love Tahoe City. I feel lucky a TV repairman was arriving when I did, along with the cleaning crew to finish making the beds. The managers failed to send me the door code until 2:00 AM the morning after check in. I was told I would receive a call from the property management, never received any calls. The downstairs bathroom shower was clogged and fills with water. My family started exclusively showering upstairs, that drain was in working order. All in all we enjoyed our stay. I would have used the private beach cardkey but found no instructions on where to locate the beach. That information should be in the binder. ##### Mark L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Art K. 19 Aug 2022 #### Review Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Was Good ##### Art K. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassie K. 29 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Very cute house, great location, property manager was professional and helpful. ##### Cassie K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles B. 29 Aug 2021 #### Another nice stay in Tahoe Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was as we expected. The house was clean, in good condition and was conveniently located to town. We arrived a few hours early and Westlake Properties was very accommodating in allowing us to get into the home before our scheduled arrival. ##### Charles B. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 8/10 Good #### kathleen s. 30 Jul 2021 #### Balsam getaway Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is in a great location. The house itself could use a lot of updating. New oven was great but no baking pans available. Had to buy them and potholders. Plenty of plates and utensils.Toilet upstairs barely flushes and the one downstairs wobbles. Love the serenity of the street though and the campground behind us. Julie took care of our internet needs immediately. Plenty of fans were provided to keep us cool. My husband repaired the bedframe, dresser drawer handles and changed lightbulbs. The location makes this house worth revisiting. ##### kathleen s. ### 8/10 Good #### Anita M. 26 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tahoe Good ##### Anita M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Maya V. 8 Sept 2020 #### slow.... customer service Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cabin is in great location and overall we had a great time.Expect we were accused of stealing things. First was a duvet cover and a week later w heater was add it. Carpet was dirty when got there and My feet was black just for walking in the house.They claim that we made it dirty and charge us for all that. If you don't want to deal with extra fee and be called thief I recommend booking other places. I have traveled to many places and never been called a thief. ##### Maya V. ---