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Rubicon Adventure Lodge in Tahoma

Holiday home in Homewood with kitchen and patio

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Located in the heart of Homewood, this charming four-bedroom home is perfect for any season. Unwind by the wood fireplace, soak in the hot tub on the back deck, and enjoy garage parking for one car. With its proximity to three major ski resorts and minutes from trails for biking and hiking, this dog-friendly haven offers endless adventure options.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rubicon Adventure Lodge in Tahoma

Amazing location for every season! Minutes to beaches, bike trails, ski resorts, or for those off road enthusiasts the beginning of Rubicon Trail is just up the road.

This large remodeled home features four bedrooms and sits in a quiet neighborhood in Homewood. Step into a beautifully appointed living room with large, wood burning fireplace and high vaulted ceilings connected to the open loft. Adjacent is the dining room and updated kitchen with space for families to cook together, walk out to the back deck and find the hot tub below the pines. This main floor includes a queen bedroom, bathroom, and laundry/mud room leading to the garage. Please note this home is not equipped with shades or other window coverings.

The second level has a open loft family room with ample space to relax, the primary king ensuite, two queen bedrooms, and bathroom.

Features:
* Hot Tub
* Fireplace
* Dog Friendly
* Garage parking for one car

Bedroom Configurations:
Bedroom 1: King Ensuite
Bedroom 2: Queen
Bedroom 3: Queen
Bedroom 4: Queen (Lower level)

Pet Friendly:
Maximum number of dogs allowed is 2, additional fees apply per dog.

Parking:
Parking is available for 3 cars total. One car in the garage and 2 in the driveway. No street parking per county ordinance.
Prepare for mountain or winter weather driving in winter months. This may mean Four wheel drive with snow tires or chains. Check weather or road reports. AWD and 4WD necessary to get up the mountain roads and some driveways in the winter months.

Other things to Note:
* Renters must be 25+
* This is a non-smoking home.
* Maximum Occupancy per county ordinance is 8 adults.
* Use of the BBQ and outdoor furniture is not guaranteed in winter months, due to limited access.
* Like most homes/condos in Tahoe, this one does not have Air Conditioning. There will be fans available for your use!
* Your safety matters. This property ,may features exterior security cameras. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras will continuously record video and sound while guests are in residence.

**Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of electronically signed Rental Agreement within 48 hours of booking the reservation**

TOT Certificate #: 82930
Permit #STR22-7617

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located in McKinney Estates, a neighbourhood in Homewood, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Emerald Bay State Park and Zephyr Cove Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Palisades Tahoe. Tahoe Maritime Museum and Olympic Valley Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Homewood travel guide
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Tahoma, California

What's nearby

  • The dock of the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion on the shore of Lake Tahoe in Sugar Pines Point State Park. The lake is magical in itself, but sitting there enjoying the entirety of the scenery is breath-taking. The mansion tour is US $12 and a very nice docent led exploration. The grounds have a lot to see as it is a part of a larger state park. Cheaper than the Vikingsholm tour nearby and much less crowded.
    Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Homewood Mountain Resort featuring mountains, a sandy beach and snow
    Homewood Mountain Resort
    3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Squaw Valley Resort showing snow, landscape views and mountains
    Palisades Tahoe
    26 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Heavenly Ski Resort which includes a lake or waterhole, snow skiing and landscape views
    Heavenly Ski Resort
    36 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Northstar California Resort showing a hotel and ice skating as well as a small group of people
    Northstar California Resort
    38 min drive - 48.2 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station
    34 min drive
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sunnyside
    11 min drive
  • Shadyside Lounge
    11 min drive
  • West Shore Market
    11 min drive
  • Chambers Landing Bar
    18 min walk
  • Swiss Lakewood Restaurant Tahoe
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rubicon Adventure Lodge in Tahoma pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Rubicon Adventure Lodge in Tahoma?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rubicon Adventure Lodge in Tahoma?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rubicon Adventure Lodge in Tahoma?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rubicon Adventure Lodge in Tahoma located?

Located in McKinney Estates, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoe Maritime Museum and Hellman-Ehrman Mansion. Meeks Bay Beach and Meeks Bay Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Rubicon Adventure Lodge in Tahoma Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shere D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Wonderful floorplan. Awesome location and very nice neighbors! Management staff was wonderful and very responsive to questions. We will be booking this house again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house; beautiful vacation

Check-in, technology, amenities were new and in great order. House was very clean and owners were wonderful to deal with!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Beautiful Home in a Fabulous Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I spent an amazing week in this beautiful house. It was very spacious and everyone had plenty of room to relax and enjoy. When we were not out playing in the lake, hiking or exploring the surrounding areas, most of our time was out on the deck (which is lovely), cooking in the well appointed kitchen and enjoying the hot tub.We did have quite a bit of bear activity. A few walked right through the yard and one even came up to the kitchen window (just a bit unnerving) to see what was cooking.Overall, it was a great experience and we would like to visit this house again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Beautiful Home in a Fabulous Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I spent an amazing week in this beautiful house. It was very spacious and everyone had plenty of room to relax and enjoy. When we were not out playing in the lake, hiking or exploring the surrounding areas, most of our time was out on the deck (which is lovely), cooking in the well appointed kitchen and enjoying the hot tub.We did have quite a bit of bear activity. A few walked right through the yard and one even came up to the kitchen window (just a bit unnerving) to see what was cooking.Overall, it was a great experience and we would like to visit this house again in the future.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Beautiful Home in a Fabulous Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I spent an amazing week in this beautiful house. It was very spacious and everyone had plenty of room to relax and enjoy. When we were not out playing in the lake, hiking or exploring the surrounding areas, most of our time was out on the deck (which is lovely), cooking in the well appointed kitchen and enjoying the hot tub.We did have quite a bit of bear activity. A few walked right through the yard and one even came up to the kitchen window (just a bit unnerving) to see what was cooking.Overall, it was a great experience and we would like to visit this house again in the future.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brett C.

Beautiful cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice cabin in a pretty, quiet neighborhood not far from the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends Trip for New Years Eve

The cabin was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

The house was wonderful. Very clean except the sheets in the master bedroom had dog hair all over them so we changed them. We wish we could have enjoyed the place a bit more, but we were there for our daughter’s wedding and so we were very busy elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Gigi G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Summer Family Fun

The location was great, but that was about it. The bed sheets were old and the master comforter was torn. Pillows were also old and needed to be replaced. None of the windows had curtains or shades or anything- so nobody could sleep in. Literally no privacy in the bedrooms. When we arrived we couldn’t get in, as we didn’t realize there were 3 lock boxes. Had to wait an hour for a call back from rental manager to get in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandeep C., Albuquerque

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

2023 NY Tahoma

The overall property was good. Check in process would have been better. The driveway was completely iced up and slippery when we arrived. Had to spend 1 hour in the cold shoveling snow and removing ice so that I could park my car safely.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nardine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

spacious and spotless ski house

The home is beautiful and recently remodeled with impeccable kitchen and bathrooms. Heater worked well to keep the house warm. Five stars overall with the following suggestions for improvement: —king bed in master bedroom is sinking. We had to move to the downstairs bedroom after a sleepless night there —one bed in upstairs bedroom had not had sheets changed from the prior guest —back door to the hot tub cannot be left unlocked and we locked ourselves out when using the hot tub (thankfully averted disaster by locking the front door) One of the wonderful things about this home is the quiet neighborhood and that it’s across the street from a large forest that was wonderful to explore and play in during the winter for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
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6/10 Okay

James M.

Tahoma Presidents Weekend 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Outside the home was great. I was not impressed with the home. The home did not have any window treatments at all on the windows. It felt uneasy without even a curtain to close. There was a leak of melting snow over the kitchen countertop that constantly leaked water. A lot of the receptacles in the kitchen did not work.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Erik S., Santa Cruz

Great home, easy communication

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location is great. Lockbox access. Be aware that Tahoma neighborhoods can be unplowed (This is clearly stated by rental company). We had a lovely stay with a group of friends. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neha B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024