Explore serenity with hot tub, sauna, game rooms & more
Wander House: Peaceful Mountain Retreat with Modern Amenities & Comfort
Newly updated 4BR: Hot Tub, Sauna, Games, AC, EV
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
Perched in the quiet Heavenly Valley hillside, Wander House is a peaceful 4BR/3.5BA retreat just 2 mins from Heavenly and 5 mins from the lake. Walk 1 min to the Powerline Trailhead right out your backdoor, and return to an easy, open layout. Features a 7-person hot tub, private infrared sauna, and an active garage game room with an EV charger. Perfect for families and active groups.
Good to know
★★ PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS ★★ ✹ Hillside Peace, Close to Town: Set above the hustle in a quiet neighborhood for privacy, yet just a short few minutes' drive down to restaurants, beaches, and nightlife. ✹ Open and easy 4BR/3.5BA floor plan: Allows everyone to gather comfortably or do their own thing naturally. ✹ Adventure Garage: An active game room equipped with ping pong, foosball, dedicated ski/bike storage, boot warmers, a Level 2 EV charging station, and complimentary snowshoes. ✹ Post-Trail Rejuvenation: Features a premium 7-person outdoor hydrotherapy spa and a private 3-person infrared sauna to help you recover after a long day on the slopes or trails. ✹ Connected and Convenient: High-speed 1 Gig WiFi throughout and parking for 4 vehicles ★★ COZY LIVING & DINING SPACE ★★ ✔ Living Room: Features a sectional sofa and armchairs seating up to 9, a 75” Samsung QLED TV with Dolby Atmos soundbar, a slate gas fireplace, and a high-fidelity turntable with a classic vinyl collection. Direct access to the main deck. ✔ Fully Stocked Kitchen & Dining: A seamless open space with granite countertops, cherry cabinets, a gas range, and a dedicated coffee bar. Ready for family meals with an Instant Pot, toaster/air fryer combo, slow cooker, and blender. The dining table seats 8, plus 2 high chairs for little ones. ★★ OUTDOOR DECK & RELAXATION ★★ ✔ The Deck: An inviting evening oasis with overhead string lights, warm blankets, and 5 classic Adirondack chairs encircling a premium propane fire pit. Includes a 3-burner Weber gas grill with a high-heat "Boost Zone." ✔ The Spa: Melt into a luxury 7-person outdoor hot tub outfitted with 72 therapeutic hydrotherapy jets under the Tahoe stars. ★★ GARAGE GAME ROOM & SAUNA AREA ★★ ✔ Post-Trail Rejuvenation: Step into the private 3-person infrared sauna to soothe sore muscles after a grueling hike or deep powder day. ✔ Friendly Competition & Lounge: Host tournament nights with a full-sized ping pong table and a fast-paced foosball setup, plus a large 65” smart TV and bistro seating to watch the game. ✔ Gear & Alpine Prep: Dedicated storage racks protect your skis, snowboards, and mountain bikes. High-capacity electric boot warmers ensure your boots are bone-dry for first chair, and complimentary snowshoes/trekking poles are provided for winter trails. ✔ EV Charging: Convenient Level 2 EV charging station located right inside the garage. ★★ MEZZANINE LOFT & FAMILY FUN ★★ ✔ 🕹️ The Arcade & Playroom: Features a Street Fighter II arcade cabinet alongside a kid's corner stocked with children’s books, board games, Legos, Lincoln Logs, and creative toys. Plush swivel chairs give parents the perfect lookout lounge to supervise. ★★ BEDROOM LAYOUT (4 BR / 3.5 BA) ★★ ✔ Bedroom 1 (Main Level): King bed, full-length mirror, a pack-n-play, and direct access to the main level bathroom. ✔ Bedroom 2 (Main Level): King bed with premium linens designed for ultimate sleep comfort. ✔ Bedroom 3 (Upper Level): A flexible layout featuring a spacious Twin XL over Queen bunk bed setup. ✔ Bedroom 4 (Upper Level): Primary Suite featuring a King bed, a 55” Samsung QLED smart TV, a private slate gas fireplace, a reading nook, a massive walk-in wardrobe, an ensuite bathroom, and a pack-and-play. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS ✹ 🥾 Backdoor Trail Access: Leave the keys behind! You are just a 1-minute walk (0.1 miles) from the famous Powerline Trailhead for hiking and mountain biking (including the Cold Creek Loop), or a 5-minute drive to Van Sickle Bi-State Park's hidden forest waterfall. ✹ ⛷️ Ski Resorts: Heavenly (CA Lodge) is a 2-minute drive (0.7 miles). Sierra-at-Tahoe is 25 minutes away (17 miles), and Kirkwood is a scenic 45-minute drive (33 miles). ✹ 🛒 Groceries & Essentials: Whole Foods (5 mins / 1.6 miles), Safeway (7 min / 2 miles), and Target/CVS (5 mins / 1.5 miles) are right down the hill. ✹ 🛍️ Dining & Entertainment: Enjoy local culture at Heavenly Village & the Main Gondola (6 mins / 1.8 miles) or head to the Stateline Casinos & Nightlife (6 mins / 2 miles). ✹ 🏖️ Lake & Beaches: Head down to Ski Run Marina (4 mins / 1 mile) or catch a world-class sunset at Lakeview Commons & El Dorado Beach (5 mins / 1.5 miles). ✹ ⛳ Golf Courses: Play a round at the lakefront Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course (6 mins / 2 miles) or enjoy a quiet afternoon at the championship 18-hole Lake Tahoe Golf Course (12 mins / 6 miles).
Other Details to Note
✹ ❄️ Winter Travel & Hillside Access: Lake Tahoe gets significant snow, and our home is located on a hillside with steeper gradients. During winter months, 4WD/AWD vehicles with high clearance are highly recommended to safely navigate the area, and carrying snow chains is often required by Caltrans. ✹ 🧺 Premium Starter Supplies Provided: We provide a quality starter set of premium soaps, shampoo, conditioner, paper products, and kitchen essentials to ensure your first night is completely seamless. ✹ 🏡 A Peaceful Mountain Neighborhood: Wander House is a dedicated family-friendly retreat located in a quiet residential area of Heavenly Valley. We love our neighbors, and the home is optimized to be a peaceful, relaxing basecamp for active groups and families rather than a party venue. ✹ ⚠️ Strict Local Laws & Guest Fines: To preserve the neighborhood's peace, the City of South Lake Tahoe operates a strict "zero-tolerance" policy and issues immediate $1,500 citations directly to guests for violations. Per our rental agreement, any matching owner fines will be passed on to you. Fines are automatically triggered by: hot tub use or outdoor music between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM, street parking (all cars must be on the paved driveway/garage), leaving trash outside the bear boxes, or exceeding occupancy (maximum of 8 adults plus up to 5 children aged 13 or under) ✹ 🔒 Smart Monitoring & Privacy: For safety and city permit compliance, the property features exterior security cameras (monitoring the driveway, trash boxes, and open backyard/hot tub patio) and 100% privacy-safe, decibel-only noise monitors. No video or audio is ever recorded inside private living spaces or inside the private sauna. ✹ 🚫 House Policies: - No Shoes: To keep out snowmelt, pine sap, and trail dust, please remove outdoor shoes at the door. Feel free to use the boot warmers in the garage! - No Smoking: Wander House is strictly smoke- and vape-free indoors and on the exterior decks due to high wildfire risks. ✹ 📝 Rental Agreements & Rules: To secure your stay, guests must sign our standard rental agreement and the mandatory South Lake Tahoe "Good Neighbor Contract," as well as meet the city's minimum booking age of 25.
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Entertainment
- Arcade machine
- Books
- Ping Pong Table
- Record player
- Sound system
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Entertainment
- Arcade machine
- Books
- Ping Pong Table
- Record player
- Sound system
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Shampoo
Outdoors
- BBQ
- Fire pit
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor seating
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Drying rack for clothing
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Room-darkening shades
- Clothing storage
Family
- Board games
- Children's books and toys
- Children's tableware
- High chair
- Playroom
- Travel crib
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector
Heating and cooling
- Ceiling fan
- Indoor fireplace
- Portable fans
Parking and facilities
- EV charger
- Free parking on premises
- Sauna
Luxury Amenities
- Foosball table
Location features
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
Accessibility and Availability
Neighborhood
Guest Access
Guests have full access to the home, including the garage game room with Level 2 EV charger, outdoor deck, and yard. Only utility/storage areas remain off-limits.
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South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
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