Summary: This classic Tahoe area cabin featuring 4br, a full kitchen, a sunny deck, and an open and social floor plan, is a family-friend home with plenty of space for your group to relax. Nestled in the pine forest of Lake Tahoe in the beautiful Tahoe Park Heights area you are just a 5-minute drive to the shared private beach/park guests have access to, and are within walking distance to the year-round trails of the famous Paige Meadows. The perfect home for a fun family vacation! The Space: Talmont Pines Retreat is a classic Lake Tahoe cabin with the perfect layout for good old-school family fun in the mountains. The open and social upstairs, as well as the second living room downstairs, provide a great environment for the whole group to spend time together, while the private and separated bedrooms allow for a good night’s sleep. As an added bonus, renting this home gives you access to Tahoe Park, a private beach/park on Lake Tahoe only a 5-minute drive away. As you walk into the home you will come to a wide landing with stairs leading either up or down to the two different levels of the home. On the upper level of the home, you will find the living room, dining room, kitchen, half bathroom, and master bedroom. This level is a bright space filled with charming mountain cabin decor and stunning views from the multiple windows around the space. In the living room, you will find a comfortable couch and chair situated around the wood fireplace, lamps, and a built-in bookshelf creating a cozy space to catch up on reading or enjoy conversations with your group. Attached to the living room is the dining room where you will find a large wood table with seating for 6, a corner china cabinet, and views over the trees making it feel as if you are dining in the treetops. To the left of the dining area is the shared half-bathroom conveniently located near the main living space. Tucked in the corner of the main living space is the large kitchen where you will find everything you need to cook meals for the whole family. The kitchen is full of rustic cabin charm with a small fireplace perched on a stone hearth, wooden cabinets and barstools for four, and ample counter space for meal prep and snack time. From the kitchen, you can access the upper rear deck where you will find a patio dining set with seating for four and a propane grill so you can enjoy some meals on sunny days while taking in the fresh mountain air. The master bedroom is the only bedroom on this floor and features a full attached bathroom. This large spacious bedroom provides everything you need for a comfortable stay with a king-size bed, ample storage space for all your items, a walk-in closet, a dedicated workspace with a desk and chair, an entertainment console with a TV, and two windows with views overlooking the forest. As an added comfort the bedroom has a large attached bathroom where you will find a double-sink vanity providing plenty of space to get ready for the day, a walk-in shower, and a large bathtub with windows all around so you can soak and enjoy the views before settling in for the night. On the lower level of the home, you will find the other three bedrooms, a laundry room, a second living room, and an additional outdoor deck. The first bedroom you will come to downstairs boasts a king bed, two nightstands with lamps and extra storage space, a large window overlooking the wooded area around the home, and a closet. The second bedroom downstairs also features a comfortable king bed, a nightstand, dresser and closet space, and lamps around the room providing a cozy atmosphere to relax in as you get a good night's rest. The third bedroom is a spacious room that makes the most of its space with two twin bunk beds, a dresser, and a desk and chair providing another workspace in the home. In this bedroom, you will also find several games to use for a fun-filled night of competition. In the second living room, you will find a comfortable couch and recliner, a gas fireplace, and a large flat-screen TV with access to streaming services for all your movie-watching pleasures. In fact, all of the home's TVs are equipped with access to streaming services, and the home features high-speed internet, making it easy to enjoy your movie nights or send off any work emails if needed. Situated in the hallway is a full bathroom with double sink vanity and shower/bathtub combo for shared use. On this lower level, you will also have access to the laundry room which provides additional storage space if needed for any of your gear and a convenient area to wash up your items. You can also access a second deck area as well as the large wooded backyard from the lower level. STR Permit Number: STR22-7232 Max Occupancy: 10 Parking Info: There are four spots available to park in the driveway. The Neighborhood: If relaxation in the great outdoors is what you are looking for, this North Lake Tahoe gem has everything you need to have an amazing Lake Tahoe vacation. The cabin is situated on a quiet street less than 10 minutes from Tahoe City. Just down the street is public access to the beautiful Paige Meadows which is great for an easy family stroll or a big adventure into the mountains along the famous Tahoe Rim Trail. Even though you feel high up in the mountains in this alpine setting, the lake is only a short drive away. The famous Sunnyside Resort is a 5-minute drive and right next to Tahoe Park where you can have a great meal or rent any type of watercraft imaginable. As an added bonus, renting this home gives you access to Tahoe Park, a private beach/park on Lake Tahoe only a 5-minute drive away. Tahoe Park has a pier, pebble beach, grassy lawns, children’s play area, horseshoes, bocci ball courts, volleyball courts, great swimming, and BBQ areas. For those in your group looking for a little less outdoor time, Tahoe city is less than a 10-minute drive where you will find many cute boutique shops, a wide variety of bars and restaurants, farmers markets, live music, and a big sandy beach with a great park and lakeside walkway. In the winter months, you are only a 20-minute drive to Palisades Tahoe Ski Resorts and a 12-minute drive to Homewood Ski Resort. If cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or snowmobiling is more your thing, Paige Meadows has a great year-round trail system. Getting Around: The home is not within walking distance of the public transportation TART with the closest stop 1.5 miles from the home. This stop is on the Mainline and is stop Hwy 89 at Sunnyside Ln which runs every hour. Take advantage of the home's close driving proximity to Tahoe City and make the short 10-minute drive where you can use the FREE park and ride to reach locations such as Olympic Park and Northstar California Resort. Tahoe has UBER, Lyft, and many taxi companies. Guest Access: Guests will have access to the entire home and outdoor spaces as well as parking for four vehicles with two spots in the garage and two in the driveway. Other Things to Note: *Please note that it frequently snows in Lake Tahoe in the winter months and as this home is well above lake level on a hill it gets A LOT of snow. If you are renting this home from November through March, please remember that there may be winter driving conditions, and a 4-wheel drive with all-terrain tires or snow chains for your 2-wheel drive tires might be necessary for safe travel. In the winter we strongly suggest a truck or SUV with AWD or 4WD and all-terrain tires. Even if it hasn’t snowed in a few days, side roads can still be icy and have snow on them. *This is a child-friendly rental but it is your responsibility to bring all of the necessary equipment for their safety and comfort. We do not provide cupboard locks. *Please note that like most homes in the area, this home does not have A/C. *This property has a strict NO PETS policy. We have light grey carpeted floors and the homeowners have allergies. Even hypoallergenic dogs are not allowed. *Please note that there is a ring camera installed at the front door. Please keep in mind that if you plan to ski, you are responsible for verifying the ski resorts' opening and closing dates. Interaction with Guests: We are offsite but available when needed. Please message us through the app or booking platform for the quickest response. House Rules: • No smoking • Pets are not allowed • No parties or events • Check-in is anytime after 4PM • 50% of payment is due upfront and the rest of the payment is due (14) days before arrival. • Booking Fee: We charge an additional, non-refundable fee of 2% of the total payment to cover the cost of booking processing. • The credit card holder must provide a picture of the back and front of their ID via a secure and encrypted portal upon confirmation for fraud protection. • Please promptly respond to any inquiries or requests for additional information to ensure the confirmation of your booking; failure to respond in a sufficient manner may lead to cancellation of the reservation.