Couples Romantic Retreat
About this condo rental
GRANLIBAKKEN RESORT - BEARPAW BUILDING -- UNIT #39 Affordable and tastefully remodeled condominium is the ideal couples get-a-way - One Bedroom condominium included Unit “A & B” together. This combo is an end unit - 795 sq ft. Side “A” full kitchen, tiny dining area, outside deck, living room area contains a wood burning fireplace, giant size 85” TV, full bath w/tub/shower bathroom, Murphy Wall Bed and Internet with forest/parking lot views. "B" side contains an Eastern style four poster king bed, mini fridge and microwave: coffee station, full bath, TV/Internet. Interior updates include oversized cushion deck chairs, wood shutters and blinds, washer/dryer, granite counters, hardwood floors and all new paint. At the resort there are Tennis courts, heated pool, jacuzzi, sauna, showers open all year. Downhill ski area and hiking trails. Bridges for recreational fun. Restaurant on campus (in room "to go" orders also available). Lobby is open 24/7. This condo is perfect for two people and possibly one child, not more. It is not a condo for families. There is no elevator, concrete covered 3 flights of stairs. No wheel chair access. Not child proofed. No pets allow at this resort. Condo maybe rented nightly, weekly or monthly and ski season. This is not a condo for families. When booking PLEASE state the amount of people you will have to a MAXIMUM of 3. The condo is not child proofed. There is no wheelchair access. To check in simply go to the main lodge lobby and the staff will issue you a card key. The card key works on the hall door as well as both unit A&B and the pool/tennis areas. We are very please to have you. For further information please text Gabrielle Mancuso Fiorentino (831 626-6575).
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Gym / Fitness Center
Ski in / Ski out
Garden
Map of Tahoe City, CA
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsSki in / Ski out, Garden, Pool and more
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Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(56 Reviews)
10.0
Loved being close to the lake and to palisades. Easy drive up or you can take the bus from the transit center. Hot tub and sauna were perfect for post skiing relaxation!
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay! The rooms were spotless and very well taken care of. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals. Beds were comfy. Granlibakken is in such a great location to explore the Tahoe area and these privately owned units were noticeably nicer than the hotel-managed ones we’ve rented in the past. Would definitely stay here again
5.0
This condo was exactly as advertised/shown in the pictures. No surprises, no issues at all during our stay. And, I know this is such a little thing, but I appreciated that all of the dresser drawers were completely empty--I hate when the owner leaves miscellaneous items throughout their property.
4.0
Overall, our stay here was great! Everything was very clean and well maintained.
The location is a little further from the main strip in Tahoe City to walk to downtown, but it only took about 25 minutes/1.5 miles and there was a trail you could take which was really convenient. We did know this ahead of time when we booked, and so if you are a walker this spot would work for you! Otherwise, plan to drive into town.
Check in was very easy at the front desk and any questions the front desk of Granlibakken was there to help us. We had to leave quite early in the morning and the check out process was very easy/required little clean up on our part as it was more like a hotel check out than a traditional VRBO where several check out items are required of the guests.
The location is close to several trails/short drive from Emerald Bay and other Tahoe summer hot spots!
The wifi was slow, but did eventually get us to where we needed. This only impacted our phones- the TV/Netflix worked at high speed all the time which was nice.
This VRBO had several more rules than I normally see for VRBO listings- including the amount of nespresso pods you can use until they charge you for more. We decided to just buy our own since the ones provided were all decaf. Not a huge to-do but something to note when you do your grocery shopping.
The pool/hot tub/sauna were a nice on site perk that we definitely took advantage of.
Overall, this was a nice getaway spot! Would recommend!
5.0
Equal distance emerald bay and Nevada beaches, 8 minutes from paddle wheel boat tours, kayak, bike and SUP rentals. Less the 1 hour from Reno
5.0
Equal distance emerald bay and Nevada beaches, 8 minutes from paddle wheel boat tours, kayak, bike and SUP rentals. Less the 1 hour from Reno
5.0
We had a wonderful stay in this beautifully remodeled unit. The beds were really comfy and everything worked well. The deck was covered in thick pollen which we had to clean before using but we will definitely be back!
5.0
Parking can be an issue.
5.0
I attend a conference at Granlibakken every other year. I’m so glad that I found this place on VRBO! It is nicer than the places I’ve randomly been assigned in past years. The only issue I had was at check in, but that was an issue with the Granlibakken staff member I was dealing with. I definitely recommend this place for whatever brings you to Granlibakken and Tahoe.
5.0
The place was beautiful and clean. It had everything we needed. We enjoyed our stay!
5.0
Amazing stay, amazing home - just as described. 10/10
5.0
Check in was very easy because it's a room in a larger ski lodge. Has everything you need, including the biggest TV you've ever seen in your life.
5.0
Overall very good experience. Place is as described, pretty large. Didn’t have any heating issues. Fire place is great! The entire area is nice, hot tube very convenient.
Only thing missing was probably some basic olive oil salt and spices which would have make it easier for people who like to cook.
5.0
Nice time
5.0
The two bedroom condo at Granlibakken is so comfortable and cozy and stocked with everything you need. The cute bear decorations and incredibly comfortable beds made for a perfect weekend, can not wait to return!!!!
5.0
Amazing place with great location! Will definitely plan another stay. Very well kept and clean unit with all the amenities we needed. Close proximity to Palisades Tahoe for a ski trip. Owners are responsive and helpful. Very happy with our stay here!
4.0
Great location close to town.
5.0
Excellent and spacious property with lots of things to do
5.0
Great place in a convenient location with pool and sledding on site. clean and comfortable. I would stay here again.
4.0
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3.0
As someone that grew up in the area and went to Granlibakken when I was in HS, I had high hopes for this property. However, once on the property and in the accommodations, it was obvious that not much has been updated. The rooms were clean, but freezing, lots of air in the waterlines indicating that the rooms had not been used in quite some time. While some of the room amentities were nice, internet/wifi access, large LCD screens with streaming services already available, that was about the extent of it. The particular rooms we stayed in had one main room with a "livingroom" area that had a Murphy bed as the only bed, not something clearly called out in the VRBO listing. This was then a shared space with the other room (master) that was in the same small entry way but required separate access. The "master" was nothing more than your average hotel room with a bed, mini-fridge, bathroom and other furniture shoe-horned into a small living quarter.
I really wish I could say that I liked this place but for the same price I would have very easily received a standard hotel (even cheaper really) and had less issues.
Issue 1: Rooms hadn't been used in who knows how long and with outside temps hitting the 20s at night, when we got there (local time of 10pm), the rooms were set at 55degrees for "energy savings." It took until 5am for the rooms to warm up to a comfortable 68degrees. The next morning the heater for the master then shutdown and would not come back on and had to have maintenance perform a reset.
Issue 2: Door locks did not work when we got there, There RFID cards did not allow us to get into the main entry way let alone the rooms, the hallway was a balmy 45degrees and luckily the receptionist had not left (again we checked in at 10pm) because he had to bring the laptop for the door locks up to perform a firmware update to the locks. After that the locks worked until the next morning. Then again that evening the "shutoff" and we could not access the rooms when we returned in the evening, once again locking us in the freezing hallway until someone could come and let us in. However, this time it was almost 30 minutes before the receptionist and maintenance person showed up. They fixed the locks, having to do the same process again but never fully telling us what the root cause was.
As much as I love Lake Tahoe, I CANNOT recommend this property until some serious upgrades are made to it as a whole. Your money is better spent elsewhere.
5.0
The condo is very nice and just as described.
Even though we picked the wrong week to go to Lake Tahoe, heat wave and smoke from a nearby fire, we enjoyed our time at Granlibakken. The condo is well equipped , and is in a great location. We enjoyed the large TV while watching baseball and the bed was very comfortable. Don't hesitate to stay here.
5.0
This is a lovely property with everything you need for a quiet getaway. Excellent location and amenities. We enjoyed the pool and local beaches. Communication with host was A+. Highly recommend - we'll be back!
5.0
We had a great time here. Would definitely return and stay again.
5.0
Location great, accomodations great, staff very friendly!
5.0
My daughter and son-in-law ended up staying here instead of us. They enjoyed their stay in this comfortable unit. The furniture on the balcony was padded versus neighbors who had just basic furniture. If you need a lot of pillows to sleep with, this is the place for you. The wi-fi and cell phone coverage was spotty which is fine if you want to unplug. The TV in the living room is huge!! As noted in the listing, this unit is on the third floor.
5.0
Perfect Location
Location worked very well for us as we were there for our sons wedding.
5.0
Home away from home, centrally located, easy, professional check-in and caring owners. The huge pool and spa are a great bonus! Will return. Thank you so much!
5.0
Great weekend getaway!
Home away from home, centrally located, easy, professional check-in and caring owners. The huge pool and spa are a great bonus! Will return. Thank you so much!
5.0
Wonderful Place!
We loved staying at this unit. We have stayed at 5 other condos/units on the Granlibakken property, and this is our favorite for the beautiful details throughout and relaxing deck. We enjoyed the hiking trails, pool and sauna while at Granlibakken. This location has excellent access to groceries, truckee river rafting, Tahoe Gal boat tour.
Details of the unit: The kitchen is well stocked with whatever you need to prepare a meal but plan to bring any seasonings you require other than salt and pepper. We found the bed and bedding to be not only great looking, but very comfortable. The TVs are really large, so fun to watch movies at the end of the day!
We will definitely stay here again. A perfect getaway. Thank you!
5.0
Peaceful & Fun Location
Very nice room with all the bells and whistles you need to have a great stay. Great location from everything in the area. Staff are very nice and helpful. Area is beautiful and plenty of things to do at the hotel/resort. Plenty of things to do right there in the town of Tahoe City that are not far from the location.
5.0
Great location and very nice condo for 2 people.
10.0
Great location and very nice condo for 2 people.
5.0
great location in Tahoe
Great location and very nice condo for 2 people.
5.0
Perfect for our annual visit to our daughter. Close to everything but quiet and out of the way. The apartment was spotless and had everything we needed. Loved having a full kitchen and two baths.
5.0
Our Tahoe Stay
Perfect for our annual visit to our daughter. Close to everything but quiet and out of the way. The apartment was spotless and had everything we needed. Loved having a full kitchen and two baths.
5.0
We’ll reach out again next year! Perfect location and great, clean accommodations!!
5.0
Enjoyed our stay! Accommodations were very clean, perfect location for our Spring Break!
We’ll reach out again next year! Perfect location and great, clean accommodations!!
5.0
Tahoe Woods
We were very happy with the condo. It is beautifully appointed. It is sparkling clean and very quiet. It is just a few minutes drive to Tahoe City and 15 Minutes to Palisades Ski Resort. The fireplace was a nice treat. We hope to visit again sometime.
5.0
Stylish and comfortable
Great location close to Palisades and Alpine Meadows. Fully equipped kitchen. Plenty of space for three adults. Stylish decor and comfortable in every way.
FAQs
How much does this condo cost compared to others in Tahoe City?
The average price for a rental in Tahoe City is $473 per night. This rental is $177 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Couples Romantic Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this condo?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Couples Romantic Retreat. Enjoy the water!
Is Couples Romantic Retreat pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Couples Romantic Retreat?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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