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Runabout Lakefront. Private beach and pier

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A deck with a view of a lake, red chairs, and a flagpole. - Runabout Lakefront. Private beach and pier (Carnelian Bay)
A cozy cabin interior with a spiral staircase, a large bear painting, and a view of the lake. - Runabout Lakefront. Private beach and pier (Carnelian Bay)
TV, fireplace - Runabout Lakefront. Private beach and pier (Carnelian Bay)
A wooden deck with red chairs and a table, overlooking a lake with mountains in the distance. - Runabout Lakefront. Private beach and pier (Carnelian Bay)
A wooden dock leading to cabins surrounded by forest. - Runabout Lakefront. Private beach and pier (Carnelian Bay)
Located on the shores of Tahoe, this charming Lakefront home offers a tranquil retreat. With a private beach and pier at your doorstep, enjoy family-friendly amenities like high chairs and beach toys or unwind on the massive deck with plenty of seating.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Runabout Lakefront. Private beach and pier

  • Enjoy our cozy Lakefront home and views on your next Tahoe trip! Pier use available!

    Our single level home has a view from every room, with exception to the beautifully designed mountainside kitchen. This quaint, Tahoe Classic offers lake views from every bedroom - Awake to Lake Tahoe beauty! Enter into the open living room and dining room with patio door that lead to our massive deck space with plenty of seating. The patio leads to our private beach and pier for your boat pick ups!

    Features:
    * Lakefront
    * Pier (no buoy or tie up allowed on pier)
    * Clean and Private Beach
    * Family Friendly with High chair, pack n play, baby gate, beach toys
    * Beach Friendly with beach towels, beach chairs

    Bedroom Configurations:
    Bedroom 1: King- Smart TV
    Bedroom 2: Queen
    Bedroom 3: Queen
    Loft: Double plus Twin

    Parking:
    Parking is available for a maximum of 4 vehicles in the driveway. All cars must park on 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.
    * Pets are not allowed at this home.
    * Maximum Occupancy per county ordinance is 8 adults.
    * Use of the BBQ is not guaranteed in winter months, due to limited access.
    * Use of outdoor furniture is not guranteed in the winter.
    * 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: #81493
    Permit: STR21-81493

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,796 square feet

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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 not allowed

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

About the area

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Cedar Flat, a neighbourhood in Tahoe City. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park and Sand Harbor. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at North Tahoe Regional Park or Incline Village Tennis Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging. Visit our Tahoe City travel guide
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Carnelian Bay, CA

What's nearby

  • A multi-story building with a ski lodge in the background.
    Northstar California Resort
    22 min drive - 25.0 km
  • A clear lake surrounded by rocks and trees, with mountains in the background.
    Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park
    24 min drive - 23.6 km
  • A snow-covered mountain landscape with pine trees and a clear blue sky.
    Palisades Tahoe
    25 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Hwy 28 at Old County Rd Bus Stop
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • beach near Carnelian Woods
    2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station
    24 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gar Woods Grill & Pier
    2 min drive
  • Whitecaps Pizza
    8 min drive
  • Za's Lakefront
    7 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    9 min drive
  • The Grid Bar & Grill
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Runabout Lakefront. Private beach and pier pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Runabout Lakefront. Private beach and pier?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Runabout Lakefront. Private beach and pier?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Runabout Lakefront. Private beach and pier?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Runabout Lakefront. Private beach and pier located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cedar Flat holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area, Agate Bay and Skylandia Park. Tahoe City Field Station is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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Runabout Lakefront. Private beach and pier Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hunter G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lake house! Enjoyed bbq on the lake with a full moon. Nice to have a pier. Classic Lake Tahoe feel with great views in all rooms!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anirban P.

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

Beautiful Stay

Beautiful stay woth enough amenities for our group of 7. The views of the lake from every room were spectacular. Highly recommend.!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

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

Lovely lake stay

Beautiful location on Lake Tahoe! The kitchen is well stocked with dishes, utensils, cooking supplies, and more - made it really easy to stay in and enjoy the lake. Good living spaces to chill. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to a return to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Runabout Lake House -Amazing

Great house, great location. Loved the house, so comfortable. Excellent property manager w/great communication. The whole house has uninterrupted views of the lake and a number of great outdoor seating areas to take it all in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kellie H.

Perfection!!!

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: It is the perfect place for my grown children and grandchildren to relax, play games, and be a family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

This home was perfect

From the moment I pulled in the drive I knew we’d made a good decision to stay at the Run-About. Truly and outstanding property. It was hands down the cleanest VRBO I’ve ever stayed in. The views and sounds from the deck are so much better than the pictures can convey. Outstanding home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janie

Liked: Amenities
This property is a 20 on a scale of 1-10. Immaculate. Perfect location. Fabulous management team. A plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

Beautiful, up-close lake views and beach

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: This is about as close as you can get to the lake. Steps from the shore and dock, with beautiful and unobstructed morning, evening, and all day views of Lake Tahoe. Great location, about five minutes from Tahoe City, and restaurants / grocery going the other direction as well. Great house, clean, up-to-date, with really nice great room, sitting room / den, and one of the bedrooms a cozy upstairs one. Thank you for the great house.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

IZ Runabout Lake House Stay

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: For the 3rd year in the row Amazing Experience
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with great views of the lake. Everything was clean and well-stocked. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, well stocked, and in the most perfect location. Very quiet and private, but close to everything. The adults, teens and kids thoroughly enjoyed our trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jill b.

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

The best!

We had an amazing time! The property was exactly as described and the communication with the property manager was easy and they always responded quickly! Best location!!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lora P.

Amazing stay!

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: We were so happy with our stay at Runabout Lake House in Cedar Flat! The house was impeccable and well stocked. The location is exactly what you are looking for in Lake Tahoe--right on the lake with your own dock, close to a few restaurants and grocery stores, and has great views of the lake from every room. We are already looking for a summer date to book at the same house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was simply wonderful at Runabout Lakefront! What a treat to be ON the lake with your own private dock. The house was spotless...really clean!...and the decor was that charming "classic lake house" vibe: cozy and intimate. The gas fireplace was easy to use --perfect in the mornings and evenings. Staying here was a dream come true! One other note that I'd like to mention; I've stayed in several VRBO houses where it looked like someone made a mad dash through a thrift store, grabbing a random assortment of mismatched silverware to toss in a kitchen drawer. (Yes...really.) But NOT here! WOW! I opened their drawer and discovered a gleaming new complete set of matching silverware. YES!!! If you're planning a special celebration (family reunion, Thanksgiving, etc.) it's really important to be able to set a nice table. This attention to detail is emblematic of how everything in this house is top notch. I'm looking forward to coming back again. Thank you, Runabout Owners, for taking such good care of your house and sharing it with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ron W.

Amazing House

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: Our stay at the Runabout house was perfect. Beautiful views and house was very comfortable. We will stay again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

IZ Stay Review

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: Best Lake House in Lake Tahoe Area
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Better Than Advertised!

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: The house was beautiful and well stocked. There was plenty of room for our party of six adults with two separate sitting areas so we could spread out a little. The deck and the lower seating area were fantastic, such a great place for coffee, drinks or just hanging out. The pictures don't really do the view of the lake justice, it's pretty magnificent.We hated to leave this property and would definitely stay here again - thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin L.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex R.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025