The Sugar Pine Speakeasy
Homewood, CA, United States
Discover Tahoe's best kept secret at the Sugar Pine Speakeasy. Fall in love with nature at this cozy modern A-frame nestled between Homewood & Tahoe City. Experience some of the best hiking & biking just outside your front door. Surrounded by national forest, the cabin is a quick walk to the beach, or short drive to Sunnyside Marina & world-class skiing at Palisades (home of the 1960 Winter Olympics). This adventurous little hideaway will leave you feeling refreshed, relaxed & more alive.
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Check out videos and more on IG @sugarpinespeakeasy Fall asleep to complete silence & wake up to the morning sun and views of the lush forrest trees. Enjoy watching birds, squirrels, rabbits and butterflies play off the front & back decks. Start your day with a morning walk in the forest through Ward Creek Park. In summer months, enjoy the private backyard with corn hole, hammocks, outdoor dining & a fire table. During winter indulge in a soothing warm soak in the hot tub and cozy up next to the fire inside. Once the sun goes down, have fun with a variety of board games and all the tools you need to make a delicious cocktail after a day full of adventure. You’ll have the A-Frame to yourselves, 3 bedrooms, fully stocked kitchen, full bathroom on the lower level (shower) and a 3/4 bathroom upstairs (bath tub), fenced in backyard, propane bbq etc. We provide all of these extra touches to make your stay as comfortable as possible: - We only provide organic sensitive skin products (EO, Puracy & honest only!) - Heated floors in bathroom/shower - Wifi & Netflix - 55” OLED Smart Samsung TV - Bluetooth surround sound system for music & movies - Black out shades in downstairs bedroom only. Upstairs rooms have light filtering curtains - Central A/C, Heat & air purifying system - Hot Tub - Bike rack for 6 on side of shed - Ski / snowboard rack for 6 inside the shed - Storage shed for guest use - Fireplace - Smart G-home assistant in the living room - Tons of Board games - Corn hole & horse shoe - Hammocks in summer months - Outdoor Fire Table in summer months - 6 beach chairs in summer months - Cooler bag - Beach umbrella in summer months - Snow Saucers / Sleds in winder months - Guitar - 6 luggage racks - Cooling bamboo sheets - 3 pillows per guest (2 down and 1 cooling memory foam) - Extra Beach & bath towels - Extra sheets - Steamer - Iron & ironing board - Q-tips - Cotton balls - Makeup remover wipes - Hawaiian coffee K-cups - Tea - Organic olive oil - Organic avocado oil - Organic spices - Snow shovels - Electric snow blower - Ice melt - Emergency flashlight & extra batteries - Basic cleaning necessities - Light dimmers in bedrooms, living room, kitchen, hallways, bathrooms - Mid stay cleaning available upon request for additional fee We would be very happy if you leave us a review after your stay. It helps us provide the best guest experience possible, especially if you describe how you spent your time and what you explored in the area :)
Other Details to Note
Please read our additional house rules, cancellation policy and important things to note before booking. If you would like further protection for your trip we recommend travelers insurance. Don’t live in the forest? Spiders, ants, Beatles, frogs, mice & bears are extremely common and you may encounter them during your visit. Please follow the house rules and bear safety to avoid close encounters with bears. We provide pest and cleaning spray in the kitchen pantry. Did you know a spider can create a web in just 30 mins? Although we do our best to keep our home pest & web free, we cannot control if a new web is created between the clean and check in. We have a service dog who stays with us when we visit the property. Although we have an amazing cleaner, please do not book if you are highly allergic to dogs. Please know that although we love dogs we do not allow pets or ESA animals. We will accept ADA approved service dogs. Service dogs may not be left at the property alone & kept off the furniture and beds. Please bring your own dog bedding, and pick up after them outside. Any undisclosed pets will result in an additional fee of $500 per night. Please do not bring any cats to the property as the owner is severely allergic. Please note we are close with our neighbors who know we do not allow animals inside the home so please do not try to sneak any animals onto the property. All ages are welcome at The Sugar Pine Speakeasy, however, we do not have special accommodations or any safety precautions in place specific to infants and young children. Book at your own risk. We provide 3 pillows per guest (2 down and 1 cooling memory foam). They are in hypoallergenic pillow protectors, but if you have allergies please find the memory foam pillows in the closet of each room. The upstairs front bedroom closet holds the extra memory foam pillows and portable fan for the back upstairs bedroom. BEAR BOX: Bear sighting and break ins are common. Please do not leave food out as it will attract bears to the property. Please take out any trash in supplied trash & recycle bags and place outside in the 'bear box' trash bin. Trash pick up is every Wednesday morning BEAR WIRES: There are bears in Lake Tahoe and many in our neighborhood. We have an electric bear wire around the property to avoid break-ins which do happen if they are not left on. You’ll see electric wires at the windows and doors. The voltage is light but If you accidentally touch them while they are on it will shock you. Instructions to turn off the bear wire will be provided in your welcome letter. Please turn ON the bear wires when leaving the property to avoid responsibility for any break-ins. SECURITY CAMERAS: We have motion detected video/audio security cameras on the exterior of the property. They are located on the front & back deck. They are focused on the entryways for security, snow build up and insurance purposes. They do not look inside the home and will not be viewed unless there is unusual activity or an active snow storm. WINTER SNOW SEASON: The West Shore of Lake Tahoe gets a LOT of snow during winter months. 4 wheel drive vehicles and/or chains are required. You will also need to bring your own car shovel and car snow brush to keep your windows clear of snow and ice. We have a driveway plow service that comes every snowfall, of 6 inches or more, to clear the driveway. We also have snow shovelers that will come prior to your arrival and after any heavy snowfall during your stay. Please note that snow workers are very busy during any storms so please be patient as the snow removal services work to clear all roads, driveways & shovel pathways. If you are stuck and need the driveway plowed we will do our best to reach out to the company to push our home up on the list but we cannot make any guarantees. During a storm, snowfall may also continue to accumulate between shoveling service and your arrival. We provide shovels, snow blower (for 2 feet or less) & ice melt for your use. There is no street parking allowed during the winter so please keep an eye out for the driveway plow company and move your vehicles to ensure they can keep the full driveway clear. Due to heavy snow in the area, please don’t expect outdoor furniture and fully clear decks in winter months. Pathway access to the entry, shed and hot tub will be maintained. FIRE SEASON & WEATHER CHANGES: Our home has a built in air purifier to ensure clean air is in the home at all times. We also provide wildfire smoke masks if needed. In the event of bad air quality outside due to fires that are not a direct threat to the neighborhood, our cancellation policy still stands. Please keep this in mind before booking during fire season. We are not responsible for any weather changes/ delays leading up to and during your reservation. In the event of a storm, our cancellation policy stands. Like any vacation rental or hotel, remodels in the neighborhood can happen at any point. Fortunately we are our own structure and do not share any walls with anyone but noise in the forest for remodels can travel. If we do not inform you of any remodel noise in the neighborhood, we are unaware and would appreciate notice so we can properly inform future guests.
What this place offers
Common
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dedicated workspace
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- TV
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Shampoo
- Bathtub
- Hot Water
- Rain Shower
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
- Extra pillows and blankets
What this place offers
Common
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dedicated workspace
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- TV
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Shampoo
- Bathtub
- Hot Water
- Rain Shower
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
- Extra pillows and blankets
Entertainment
- Exercise equipment
- Sound system
Family
- Board games
Heating and cooling
- Indoor fireplace
- Portable fans
Home safety
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Smoke detector
- First aid kit
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Rice maker
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Location features
- Lake access
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
Outdoors
- Garden or backyard
- BBQ grill
- Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
- Fire pit
- Outdoor seating
- Patio or balcony
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
Services
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
Accessibility and Availability
Neighborhood
The Timberland neighborhood offers the best of both worlds— serenity and peace in nature while still being extremely close to all the best amenities. It is directly off Ward Creek Park with countless hiking and mountain biking trails (both easy and challenging) right in the immediate neighborhood. There is also a bike/walking path on the main road that leads you to beaches, Sunnyside restaurant, Spoon restaurant, West Shore Market, Tahoe City, Chambers Landing and much more. Below are some of the best attractions in the area: - 10 minute walk to the beach - 2 minute drive to Sunnyside Marina - 6 minute drive to Homewood Ski Resort - 7 minute drive to downtown Tahoe City - 10 minute drive to Chambers Landing (Tahoe’s oldest waterfront bar) - 18 minute drive to Alpine Meadows Ski Resort - 20 minute drive to Palisades Ski Resort (home of 1960 Olympics)
Guest Access
Find us
Homewood, CA, United States
A car is needed in Tahoe, we recommend 4 wheel drive in the winter months & be sure to pack a car shovel & ice/snow brush for your car. If you need to get a ride around town, download tart connect app for free transit 8am-12pm
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