Le Petit Ponderosa at Lake Tahoe
Le Petit Ponderosa at Lake Tahoe
About this house rental
Situated in Incline Village, this lovely house for $233 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. Note: New spa installed March 10, 2020! IVGID is limiting its beach access to owners. I recommend using Sand Harbor State Beach (the best beach on the lake) or Kings Beach Recreation area for water activities, but arrive very early! For Sand Harbor, no later than 7:30AM during the summer. It is worth going. Our house is a 1000sf cedar, milled log home. An old west feel with modern amenities. Walk to the paved East Shore Trailhead in 15 minutes; bike in 5. Also a short drive to Sand Harbor State Beach, the best water recreation venue on the lake. You can also use the East Shore Trail and bike there. Spacious back deck with very private hot tub. Ideal romantic retreat for a couple, or suitable for a small family. Maximum occupancy is four people. An exception may be made for returning guests, but they would have to provide an air mattress, cot or, if an infant, a travel crib. Large level lot set in a forested neighborhood - ideal for walking - and a two-car garage with automatic doors. Openers provided at check-in. Open fire grilling restrictions are subject to change. The North Lake Tahoe Fire Prevention District can provide you with the most current regulations regarding public areas. No open fires are allowed at Short Term Rental properties. We offer a portable electric Weber grill which is suitable for four guests. It is stored on a work table in the rear of the garage. It is sturdy but easy to handle. Please remember to clean the cooking grates after each use as bears do visit the neighborhood. Just set it up in the designated spot on the back deck, plug it in, turn the control dial to the desired heat level and you will be good to go within 10-15 minutes without the mess and pollution of charcoal or dealing with propane tanks. Please return it to the garage before you depart. When you own a vacation home, there's a special relationship owners have with spas - you can't live with them; you can't live without them. Spas are a vacation necessity, but they soak up the bank account! There are not enough reliable maintenance services in the basin. Fortunately, we have an excellent servicer who makes regular visits, but we pay a premium. We prefer to maintain a sustainable temperature range between 100-102F, 24/7, all seasons. Please do not attempt to adjust the settings other than the basic temperature! This occurred once when a guest changed the settings to the economy level before leaving, thinking he was doing us a favor, but it left it too cool for the next guest and required a service call. Also, recover the spa when not in use otherwise the temperature will decline as heat is lost to the air. Also, pine needles and other tree debris will drift in, which is not good for the filters. Please take two bathing suits for each person in the warm weather. Use one for the beach and reserve the other for the spa. As clear and clean as Lake Tahoe is, you can still pick up small pieces of algae which produce a light green tint in the water after a while. The maintenance techs check the quality of the water and change the filters on a regular schedule. We did have one instance of vandalism to the spa between a departure and an arrival, which caused degraded water quality. Someone dumped an oily body lotion in the water resulting in a filmy surface which clogged the filters. Yes, there are criminal elements even in a paradise such as Lake Tahoe! We called the spa service and had a dump and scrub performed. The spa was back in operation in one day. Of course, I did not charge the guests - I thanked them for immediately reporting the problem and provided a partial credit for the inconvenience. The only controls you need to touch are the jets and the lights (the propeller and light bulb icons). Press each propeller once for a moderate flow and twice for high. A third touch will turn them off. The light color will change each time you press bulb control. Turn it off after you have enjoyed a relaxing soak. If you are uncertain about any operation, call the office and they will put you in touch with the servicer. Hey, we also have a new dishwasher! Certainly that is one of the main reasons why you would choose our place. Just think of the fond memories it will provide! Over the years, we have made upgrades. The biggest is tearing up damaged stone walkways in a long segment in the front yard and a smaller portion of the back, replacing them with concrete pavers. The old walkway had taken a beating from snow shoveling over the years. The pavers look great and are highly durable. Please see the pictures. The hallway, bathroom, kitchen, and dining area floors have been upgraded to luxury vinyl. They look and feel like distressed maple. We upgraded the living room carpet. It is cleaned regularly and has a satisfactory texture. Please remove your shoes when entering - there is room to leave them just inside the front and rear doors. A new queen mattress was just added to the master and a new single in the bedroom with the sleigh bed. Property manager (Sun Bear Realty) is on call and will handle check-in and provide the keys and garage opener. They also handle any maintenance issues that may arise. The office will also e-mail an information packet to you within a few days of booking. It contains check-in information and other instructions. Be sure to check your spam folder if you do not see it within a week. If not received timely, call the office at 775-831-9000. The spa code is posted on the refrigerator door (on Sunbear Realty letterhead). For the week which includes July 4th, a 5-day minimum stay is generally required; 4 days for Christmas and three for New Years. I can be flexible depending on the bookings or if you are a returning guest. Children should be at least close to kindergarten age. Infants who have not reached the toddler or crawling stage are fine. I have made exceptions for repeat guests. However, you have to provide a travel crib. Please be sure to read the house rules section. Pay special note regarding the importance of keeping outside doors closed, even when you are in and out, using the spa, carrying in groceries, etc. Even though you are in an established neighborhood, you are still in the woods. We have taken measures to ensure there are no openings in the house, but the little forest critters do not need much encouragement! An open door is an invitation - however, you can rely on the screen doors as a satisfactory barrier. There have only been a couple of occasions where this has occurred; however, the potential is always there. Bears are present in the area. I've seen a couple wander across our front lawn in broad daylight. They can get through almost anything; even a garage door can be ripped off its hinges. The best defense is to put leftovers in the fridge right after eating and dispose of garbage in the metal bear boxes at the end of the driveway. Don't leave food in your cars anywhere around the lake! If aromatic or smelly, dispose of waste right away. If you have more trash than they can contain, call the office and maintenance will dispose of the excess. Do not use the recycle bin in the garage for trash, especially food waste which could attract bears. Bears primarily rely on smell, but they can recognize food items by sight, too. So please store any unrefrigerated goods (i.e., cereal, chips, treats, etc.) in cabinets. Washoe County enforces regulations governing vacation rentals. One of the rules pertains to quiet hours from 9PM to 8AM. We've never had a problem. We meet all of the county safety requirements, including plug-in emergency lights, CO and smoke detectors in all rooms and fire extinguishers in the kitchen and garage. If you unplug one of the safety lights to use as a flashlight, please plug it back when you are through. The lamp on the table by the living room front window is on a timer. Please do not unplug it. We keep a supply of general-purpose light bulbs in the bottom left drawer of the desk in the back bedroom in case a lamp light goes out. Only change bulbs for lamps you can easily reach. Do not attempt to change track lights or any that require a step ladder. Call the office. Pay attention to the signs regarding certain light switches - one by the front door and one in the kitchen close to the toaster. They control the outside motion sensor and dusk-to-dawn lighting on the front porch and the back deck. If you turn them off for stargazing, please remember to turn them back to the on position. There is also a light switch by the rear door of the garage. It controls the motion-sensitive lights on the front and side of the garage. It gets very dark at night, so you will appreciate it when they are activated. The Western US is prone to wildfires in the dry season; the Tahoe Basin is no exception. Evacuation routes are posted. If you have any questions about the routes, call the office. There is absolutely no smoking allowed on the entire property. For us, managing this house is a fulfilling activity. We take pride in offering a guest experience that complements the outside elements. We do our best to keep rates reasonable and competitive for the market. However, maintenance costs in the area have escalated. The labor pool is stretched and many service providers have to come up from Reno and Carson City. Five years ago, we paid $55 for a basic spa service visit; it is now $100. Periodic services such as filter replacements and when the spa contents must be dumped and the sides scrubbed cost more, the latter is a minimum of $175. Housekeeping has just recently risen from $165 per stay to $230. I have absorbed some of those costs, but I may have to raise rates to cover the housekeeping spike. VRBO guests are a pleasure to serve. Please read the guest reviews in VRBO and our guest book. We appreciate your business and hope you become regulars. Thanks!
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Map of Incline Village, NV
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(165 Reviews)
5.0
We enjoyed our stay, relaxed and visited all the local areas around the lake, South lake tahoe, Tahoe city, emerald bay, and ate at the local bar and grill.
5.0
Our only goal coming to Incline Village was to mountain bike. Le Petit was close to the bike shop, the restaurants, bars and most importantly the trails. We had a miscommunication (my fault) with check in, but was resolved quickly by the rental service, and the owner made contact making sure we were ok. Once again, great place, great service!!! If I ever come back, I will most definitely stay here again.
Rich
5.0
The cabin is adorable. The neighborhood is quiet. We enjoyed our stay
4.0
great location.
would rent again.
5.0
This trip was a year in the making. Last minute I had to make some changes to my dates and the owner of the property was so amazing and able to accommodate. Only issue was checking in with the management company to get the keys but when I made the owner aware of the issue he jumped into action and had it all fixed within the hour and even checked in with me a couple of days later to see how my vacation was. 💯 recommend
5.0
Good property. Only 1 drawback. The living room furniture was uncomfortable and the mattresses were only adequate
5.0
Stayed last year, saw 2 bears in the front yard.
5.0
The home was clean, location was perfect for what we wanted to do. Checkout is very easy. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Location perfect for everything to do in Incline. House condition very relaxing with all household needs.
5.0
Was thrilled to find such a gem of a place. Traditional lake house cabin. Very cozy and accomodating. Greatly appreciated the location which is walkable to the lake, walking trail. Hope to stay there again in the future.
5.0
Had a wonderful stay here! Cabin was nice and clean and had plenty of amenities. Would stay here again!
5.0
Nice cabin that fits perfectly in the the Lake Tahoe setting. Was conveniently located to the village, lake, hiking and scenery. Everything you need is there and convenient, all in working order and the neighborhood is friendly and quiet. Excellent host thats responsive and friendly.
5.0
everything was super cozy and cute!! perfect for a quick trip!
5.0
The cabin was comfortable and we liked the location. Only suggestion: as all food items need to be off of the counters, additional open cupboard space would be helpful. :)
5.0
We enjoyed the property and neighborhood which was very close to the lake. All was good, however, access to office was hazardous due to construction. Almost ran over rebar in ground. Bed across bathroom was uncomfortably soft. Cob webs on kitchen mitts and other spaces and front yard needs a bit clean up. Otherwise great place to stay.
5.0
We loved it it was the coziest Cabin.
4.0
We truly enjoyed our stay here. It was the perfect place for a relaxing getaway. The house was clean and comfortable. It is in a nice quiet neighborhood but still close to the lake and hiking trails.
5.0
Great place!
4.0
Same as above
5.0
I’d recommend staying here anytime! It’s gorgeous.
5.0
The property is SO cozy and well-maintained, it was the perfect spot for my three friends and myself. The hot tub and fireplace are perfect for the winter. I’ll hope to stay again!
5.0
The home is very cozy, clean with everything you need. The hot tub was amazing, we couldn’t stay out of. I specifically was looking for a blender and the current one was inoperable. I contacted the owner and within the hour there was another one there brand new in the box waiting for us. Thank you. Looking forward to our next visit.
5.0
Quaint log cabin in very quiet neighborhood. Nice front porch to enjoy a beautiful winter day. 2 car detached garage is nice during winter months. Large hot tub was a great way to end the day.
5.0
Nice and cozy cabin/house located in woods. Great neighborhood close to town. Hot Tub was super after tough ski days. Garage was really nice given the weather (lots of snow). Owner was easy to reach and super easy to work with on all issues.
5.0
We kicked off the winter season vacation with a nice getaway in a cabin in the woods. The garage was a very nice feature for loading and unloading. The gas fireplace was very clean and easy to use. IT set the mood for a winter getaway . The location was convenient to town for local food and grocery stores.
5.0
Thank you for the great Cabin . My family and I enjoyed it very much !
5.0
I felt like a little kid again playing in the snow. The cabin is roomy, cozy and overall perfect for alone time or for vacationing with family and friends. The village locals are super nice too. I’ll be back in the summertime. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
3.0
The cabin, the hot tub, the location, the kitchen, everything about this place is absolutely stunning....but the "queen" bed in the master is more of a full-size and it was extremely mushy on top of a spring frame. We tried to stick it out, but after the breaker popped in the front of the house (I managed to reset it), we ended up leaving a day early. If they could fix those issues, we might try it again, but to us if the primary reason you have a nightly rental is that people sleep there, then new mattresses should be the main focus, maybe with some plywood underneath them for support. Really lovely house, though, sorry we couldn't stay.
5.0
The house worked great for myself, my brother and a friend of ours to each have a bedroom for our short stay. It seemed a bit strange to have the two bathrooms right next to each other, but we appreciated having two. Sadly we weren't there long enough to try out the hot tub, but we really loved the back yard with the very tall trees. Great central location in a peaceful neighborhood that felt very private. Hope to return one day for a longer visit!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay in Incline Village in September. Our cabin was wonderfully close to so many of our hiking areas and that a real plus for us. The weather was delightful as well. When we arrived, the back deck was covered with dirt and pine needles, so we quickly got out the brooms to clean it off to enjoy. When we checked the spa the water was green. We quickly called the property manager about the issue, but it was not until Tuesday afternoon that the spa service arrived to change the water. The spa was not fully heated until Wednesday. We wished we had those days to use it, but that is the way it goes sometimes.
5.0
The accommodations were lovely. The hot tub was a big plus after a long day of physical activities. I would absolutely stay there again.
4.0
The front walkway is treacherous, glad to hear it is being re-done. I was worried reading the beds arent comfortable but I like a soft mattress so I was comfortable, but the 2 smaller beds could definitely be bigger and newer/more comfortable. They all squeak and you can hear them from the other rooms. Kitchen is stocked well but a lot of the silverware had food residue, probably from previous guests and one pot had burnt food stuck to it. There were a few dirty towels hanging on the back of the doors that someone missed but tons of clean towels, more than we needed. It is small and comfortable and the hottub is great. The neighborhood is quiet, a little street noise from the main road a block away and the woman across the street revving her motercycle, but not bad, still relaxing!
5.0
The owner offers almost every things for a short term stay, safety and quite environment, but the beds too soft.
5.0
Came in town for Sharkfest and to ride the Flume Trail. The cabin served as our basecamp in Incline Village. We loved it
4.0
Had a relaxing stay. Close to everything and close to sand Harbor for kayaking.
5.0
nice neighborhood
The house was cozy and warm. Just enough room for the 3 of us. The hot tub was wonderful! The only suggestion I have is that the beds could use new mattresses. The kitchen was stocked with everything you might need. I would rent this house again.
5.0
Weekend in Tahoe. Excellent location to attend the Shakespeare on the lake event. It’s very challenging to get to a beach because many are private and require a homeowners pass which this property did not have. Or you need to go very early to Sand Harbor or hidden Beach. It was easy to find the office and pick up the packet but you do have to travel. Keyless entry on the property would be fantastic. Cute Cavan like residence and we enjoyed our stay.
5.0
Weekend in Tahoe
Weekend in Tahoe. Excellent location to attend the Shakespeare on the lake event. It’s very challenging to get to a beach because many are private and require a homeowners pass which this property did not have. Or you need to go very early to Sand Harbor or hidden Beach. It was easy to find the office and pick up the packet but you do have to travel. Keyless entry on the property would be fantastic. Cute Cavan like residence and we enjoyed our stay.
5.0
Everything went smoothly
It is warm at night with no ac but overall a very nice spot,,
5.0
Our cabin stay
Everything went smoothly
It is warm at night with no ac but overall a very nice spot,,
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Incline Village?
The average price for a rental in Incline Village is $251 per night. This rental is $18 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Le Petit Ponderosa at Lake Tahoe. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Le Petit Ponderosa at Lake Tahoe pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Le Petit Ponderosa at Lake Tahoe?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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