Shady Pines - Pet Friendly+Hot Tub+AC

Welcome to Shady Pines – Your home away from home!

Very cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom cabin in South Lake Tahoe that has AC and is pet friendly so stay cool & bring your fur babies! Living room has Apple TV, Sonos sound system, & high speed mesh Wi-Fi. Fully equipped kitchen w/ dining table. Backyard is a private oasis with new hot tub, gas fire pit, corn hole & hammock. Front deck has Weber gas BBQ, patio table, & lounge furniture. Your ultimate Tahoe escape!

Nestled among towering pines, this charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin offers the ideal setting for your Lake Tahoe getaway. Whether you're visiting with family, friends, or that special someone, Shady Pines comfortably accommodates up to 4 guests—and yes, we’re dog lovers too, so bring your furry friends along!

✨ Highlights:
- Private new hot tub
- Air conditioning (a rare Tahoe perk!)
- Fast Wi-Fi (400 Mbps) & smart home tech
- Private backyard with gas fire pit, corn hole & hammock
- Sunny front deck for lounging or eating dinner
- Pet-friendly
- EV charger (Level 2, 40 AMP JuiceBox – free to use)
- Cozy indoor & outdoor living spaces

🛏 Sleeping Arrangements:
- Bedroom 1: Queen bed (Tuft & Needle mattress), smart TV, deck views
- Bedroom 2: Queen bed (Tuft & Needle mattress), forest views
- Please note: The shared Jack & Jill bathroom is accessible only through the bedrooms.

🕒 Please Note:
- This is a new listing due to changing hosts but this home has been a very popular rental for many years with over 170+ 5-star reviews.
- After you book, you will be asked to sign a rental agreement which goes over the county ordinance and standard house rules.
- The total occupancy does not include small children - extra kids 5 & under are welcome.
- There is no indoor fireplace at our home.
- This home is non-smoking. Please do not flick your cigarette butts.
- This home does not have a dishwasher.
- There is over 1 full set of stairs to get to the front door. See photo. Might not be best for those with mobility issues.

🛋 Living Space:
The open floor plan invites you to relax in comfort with a large smart TV, Apple TV, Sonos sound system, Alexa voice commands, and a cozy atmosphere perfect for movie nights or quiet mornings.

🍳 Kitchen & Dining:
The fully equipped kitchen features modern appliances and plenty of counter space for easy meal prep. Enjoy your meals indoors at the dining table for 5 or outside on the patio with seating and a gas grill for summer BBQs.

🔥 Outdoor Living:
Soak in the private hot tub under the stars, gather around the propane fire pit with Adirondack chairs, or simply relax with a drink and enjoy the peaceful forest setting.

🗺 Location:
Located in a quiet neighborhood just 10 minutes from downtown South Lake Tahoe, you're close to everything—grocery stores, restaurants, world-class skiing, Heavenly Village, beaches, casinos, and endless outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and kayaking.

🚗 Parking:
We can park up to 3 cars total. There is a small double detached garage that can fit 2 compact cars/compact SUVs only. 1 large truck or large SUV can still be parked just outside the garage on the driveway.

🐶 Pets:
- Please remember to pick up your pups poop from the yard. Bags are provided.
- Do not leave pet unattended unless in a crate (trust us, this is when damage happens).
- Do your best to keep pets off furniture/bedding or there may be a pet hair removal charge.
- You are responsible for any and all pet related damage including carpet cleans and door scratch repair.
- Our yard is not fenced so please bring leashes and tethers with you.

Our guests will have access to the entire property with the exception of a few locked owner closets.

You will check in by going right to the home using the digital keypad located on the front door. Your code will be messaged to you 2 days before you arrive. You can get ahold of us anytime on the app or via our local phone number. However, there may be delays after 6pm when we are home with our families. We have a QR code guest book on the fridge that has a wealth of information in it and can help answer most questions.

This home is right off Pioneer Trail in the middle of town so easily accessible and close to all of the fun! There are numerous hiking and biking trails nearby. You are less than 10 minutes to Lake Tahoe, the casinos/night life, Heavenly Ski Resort and more!

Drive times to attractions:
Heavenly Mountain Resort - 15 mins
El Dorado Beach - 10 mins
Stateline/Casinos - 15 mins
Zephyr Cove - 25 mins
Camp Richardson - 15 mins
Sierra-at-Tahoe - 25 mins
Kirkwood Ski Resort - 45 mins

We recommend having a car. Other transportation options: Uber, Lyft and local taxi.

👮‍♂️ Vacation Rental Ordinance:
We welcome guests who are in compliance with El Dorado County's Vacation Rental Ordinance. Please see the “Additional House Rules” section for full ordinance. If our guests do not abide by the ordinance, there may be a charge of up to $2,000 to cover county fines. In rare cases, guests may be asked to leave our home and forfeit their reservation. We do our best to communicate with our guests before it comes to that. Thank you for your doing your part to keep Tahoe a safe and friendly place to live and visit for years to come! :)

County Required Listing Verbiage:
2 bedrooms
Maximum occupancy is 4
Maximum parking allowed is 3
Parking location is: 2 in garage and 1 on driveway
County quiet hours are observed from 10pm - 8am.
Occupancy is limited during quiet hours.
VHR # 21-0946
TOT # TBA

Thank you and happy travels! ✈︎
★By renting this home you agree to and will abide by all of the following house rules:

→25 or older to book: Similar to renting a car, you must be 25 or older to rent our home.

→County Rental Ordinance: The following laws were set forth by the county and apply to every home in Tahoe:
1. 10pm - 8am is the county quiet time for all rentals.
2. Trash cannot be left outside and must go into the bear box or dumpster only.
3. We cannot host extra people or allow parties.
4. We cannot accomodate extra cars or parking on the street.
5. No excessive noise, loud music or yelling.
*In order to protect this owner’s permit, we reserve the right to charge guests up to $2,000 to cover fines from the county. We also reserve the right to ask guests to vacate the home and forfeit all monies paid. This is a rare occurrence and something we highly dislike doing so we do our best to warn our guests before it comes to this. Please keep your cell phone on you at all times during your stay so we can get ahold of you. Thank you!

→Pets & service animals: Unless otherwise specified on the listing, our home is not pet friendly. Service animals and emotional support animals do best at pet friendly homes. We have lots of pet friendly homes, contact us for details.

→Damage: We have a “You break, you buy” policy when it comes to damage. You are responsible for reporting all damage to us during your stay. Failure to report damage, may result in being charged for it. We do inspections before and after every guest.

→Bulk supplies: Please do not remove ANY supplies from our home and leave all supplies for the next guest. Including but not limited to: olive oil, salt, pepper, foil, trash bags, dish pods, etc. Theft is not cool and not something we take lightly. If you are unsure if something if yours, it’s best to leave it on our home.

→Snow chains: If coming to Tahoe during the Winter, El Dorado county law states all vehicles, even 4WD, must carry chains.

→Good neighbor policy: Our home is in a quiet, residential area filled with full time people that are not on vacation. Please use your best judgement when it comes to noise/demeanour to be respectful of the neighbors during your stay.

→Walk with Care: Our walkways in Tahoe are icy so make sure all members of your party have snow friendly shoes and walk with care. We are not liable for falls or slips on the ice.

→Cancellations: We have a cancellation policy and highly recommend that all guests purchase travel insurance to cover you in case of bad weather or illness. However, we are human too. Please let us know if you would like to cancel and initiate the cancellation process on your end right away. If the home can be rebooked for the same dates, you will be refunded in full.

→Smoking: Our home is non smoking. If someone in your party needs to smoke please do so off property lines and dispose of your cigarette butts appropriately. Do not toss butts on the ground as we do not enjoy picking them up.

→Fraudulent Claims: We believe in running an honest business and expect our guests to have the same mentality. Falsifying or embellishing home issues with the intention of receiving money back is something we do not tolerate.

→Unforeseen Home Issues: When renting someone else’s home, issues can arise that are out of our control and that could have not otherwise been prevented. Please communicate all issues you may face to us as soon as they happen so we may be given the opportunity to rectify them.

→Open flame fires: Camp fires or bonfires are illegal in the Tahoe and can result in a huge fine from the county.

→Drive with Care: Our home is located in a residential neighborhood where the speed limit is 25mph. Please drive with care when coming to and from our home.

→Carpets: Please remove your shoes inside. You will be responsible for any new carpet stains.

→Security Cameras: Most of our homes have security cameras on the exterior only. There are never cameras located inside the home. Not only are interior cameras not allowed, we feel they are ethically wrong so rest assured Guest privacy is something we take very seriously.

→Snow Removal: We cannot guarantee snow removal services to the roads and driveway will be completed by the county and/or snow removal vendors within a timely manner. Delays during heavy snowfall are to be expected. Snow shovels are provided onsite.

→Towels: We supply one bath towel and one wash cloth per occupant.