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5 Epic Luxury Homes in Lake Tahoe
Every year millions of travelers come to Lake Tahoe for its electric blue waters, towering pines and world-class slopes. Straddling the border of California and Nevada, North America’s largest alpine lake (and arguably its favorite) is the perfect year-round destination.
Whether the sun is shining or the snow is falling, KEY has a range of carefully curated Lake Tahoe luxury vacation rentals for you to choose from. Here are five of our favorites.
Built in 2019, Sutter House sits tucked away amidst 600 acres of evergreens within Truckee’s premiere golf resort community. Combining the charm of a stately mountain cabin with all the 21st-century luxuries of a modern home, this four-bedroom, four and a half-bath property makes for a memorable alpine escape complemented by the scent of fresh pine.
Set in the latest enclave in Old Greenwood, the house brings a classic ambience to its contemporary interiors with elegant Chesterfield seating and refined wood furnishings. Ideal for both the summer and winter months, its two-story vaulted ceilings and accordion glass doors create an expansive indoor meets outdoor living space.
The home features a sprawling deck with lake access, as well as a hot tub, a BBQ, and an outdoor fire pit. For an additional fee, guests can also enjoy the amenities at the Pavilion at Old Greenwood including golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools, a kids’ club, and a fitness center.
Set amongst majestic towering fir trees, the aptly named Red Fir House is a four-bedroom, four and a half-bath getaway with stunning views of the 13th hole at Schaffer’s Mill golf, lake and ski club. Truckee Tahoe Airport, the Northstar California Resort, and historic downtown Truckee are all within a 15-minute drive.
With exposed, charred wood beams and a custom-built rock fireplace against rich wooden shiplap, the cozy mountain aesthetic of the house’s stylish interiors is enriched by vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that let the California sunshine flood in. And on the top floor, there’s an airy entertainment room with a poker table, a shuffleboard table and a fully equipped bar.
Take in views of the links from the outdoor hot tub and roast s’mores around the fire pit as you relax in the comfortable backyard seating. Guests can also enjoy Clubhouse Village access, including a large pool and tennis courts, as well as golf course admission for an additional fee.
The ultra-modern oasis of Powder House doesn’t get any closer to the slopes of the Northstar California Resort — in fact, it’s on them. You can ski in/ski out of the back door and after you’ve finished your runs for the day, hang your boots up to dry in the ski room’s boot warmer.
Located next to the Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe, the house places you just steps away from dozens of restaurants and only 20 minutes from Lake Tahoe and the town of Truckee.
The home’s 3,450 square feet of sleekly designed space is showcased by the airy open-concept living and dining area, complete with fireplace and enhanced by sweeping Sierra Nevada mountain views through floor-to-ceiling windows. Relax watching a movie in the home theater room or shoot some pool at the table in the well-equipped games room.
Offering ski slope views from its balcony, the home’s expansive backyard features an outdoor seating area and a deck with a firepit and a hot tub — perfect for après ski. Guests can also use the private leisure club, with amenities including a pool, a gym, a basketball court, and a hot tub.
Newly built Heart Home blends refined contemporary design with premium craftsmanship throughout this three-story mountain townhome overlooking the 7th hole of Schaffer’s Mill golf and lake club. Truckee Tahoe Airport and downtown Truckee are both within 10 minute’s drive away.
With three bedrooms spread across its three floors, the home’s centerpiece is the open kitchen and living area with dark wood tones, stone fireplace, and elegant furnishings complemented by plentiful natural light streaming through oversized windows. Downstairs, the cozy media room features a wet bar and a pull-out couch.
Sit back and relax with a drink on the ample second floor deck as you take in views of the golf course backed by verdant pine forest. Or roast s’mores around the built-in fire pit on the ground floor terrace. Clubhouse Village access includes tennis courts and a large pool for guests, as well as rounds of golf on the outstanding course for an additional fee.
Situated on the Private Jameson Beach shoreline, Legacy Villa showcases timeless architecture with an Old Tahoe design outfitted with modern amenities. Beautifully appointed cabinetry, custom-made by builder’s craftsmen, and precision-shaped stonework are standout features of this legacy lakefront home.
Gated for privacy, the level grounds with lawn and stately Sierra trees lead to 100′ of breathtaking shoreline with a private pier and two Boat buoys. Enjoy warm summer days on the water and long summer nights by the lakeside, stone fire pit, and BBQ sitting area and deck. From the foyer, the main floor is revealed. A Luxury Chef delight Kitchen leads to the Lakeview dining area, with a temperature control Glass wine Cellar bringing the outdoors in with 10′ wide folding glass doors and windows opening to a spacious lakeside deck.
Throughout this lakefront home, design and construction were intended to have a timeless, durable elegance, enough to last many generations, a true legacy home designed by a famous New York designer.
