On lake.Stay at this Carnelian Bay vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Agate Bay and 2 miles (3 km) of Moon Dunes Beach. North Tahoe Marina and Kings Beach State Recreation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Kings Beach State Recreation Area - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
Cal Neva Casino - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles
Northstar California Resort - 33 min drive - 13.5 miles
Getting around
Truckee Station - 23 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
The Lodge at Big Springs - 18 min drive
Gar Woods Grill & Pier - 4 min drive
Jason's Beachside Grille - 6 min drive
Taco Bell - 6 min drive
Char Pit - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Villa Bella North Lake Tahoe Luxe02
Villa Bella (formerly Fitzhaven) is one of the most exclusive luxury estates in North Lake Tahoe! This meticulously restored lakefront estate, which once belonged to actress Farrah Fawcett, is situated on 22 private acres with panoramic views of the lake. The rear lawn, which features panoramic lake views and a 4000 square foot deck with a wooded lakefront setting that is unmatched in Lake Tahoe. DOCK NOT INCLUDED. No beach access. For traditional beach access, guests must drive about 5 minutes to reach nearby public beaches. AC is only in select bedrooms.
Go ahead - pinch yourself - 'Villa Bella Tahoe'
The Space: The estate includes a main residence as well as an attached guest house. A stunning 7-bedroom, 9-bathroom home, which seems like it's straight out of a dream. This epic retreat home has been transformed into a mountain-modern sanctuary with everything from a hot tub and epic waterfront views to spa-like serenity found in 7 master suites with private full bathrooms. The flawless interior, coupled with 22 acres of land, is perfect for entertaining. Let's not forget the ideal location near ski resorts!
-- THE PROPERTY -- Perfect for Entertaining | 6,900 Sq Ft | Unobstructed Panoramic Lake Views Between the main house and attached guest house, featuring 2 fully equipped kitchens and several living spaces, this compound-like property can easily host large groups, making it ideal for all types of celebrations, business retreats, family reunions, and more.
Bedroom Experience: Master Suite: 1 King Bed Master Suite 2: 1 King Bed Bedroom 3: 1 King Bed Bedroom 4: 1 King Bed Bedroom 5 (Guest House): 1King Bed Bedroom 6 (Guest House): 1 King Bed Bedroom 7 (Guest House): 1 King Bed
Guest House: Fully equipped kitchen, open-concept living area, flat-screen Smart TV w/ cable, gas stove, 6-person dining table, gas stove in bedroom
LIVING AREA EXPERIENCE: Two 70-inch flat-screen Smart TVs w/ cable, electric fireplace, billiards room w/ bar, bespoke pine dining table w/ seating for 16, floor-to-ceiling windows in main living area
GOLF COURSES: Old Brockway Golf Course (2.2 miles) Incline Village Mountain Golf Course (8.8 miles) Northstar Golf Course (9.6 miles) Ponderosa Golf Course (13.1 miles) POPULAR HIKES: Eagle Rock (12.1 miles) Shirley Lake Trail (15.4 miles) Burton Creek State Park (6.1 miles) Five Lakes Trail (14.0 miles) Pacific Crest Trail/Donner Peak Trail (24.4 miles)
DINING: Gar Woods Grill & Pier (1.8 miles) Wolfdale's Cuisine Unique (7.0 miles) Fredrick's Fusion Bistro (7.9 miles) Le Bistro (8.6 miles) Big Water Grille (9.5 miles)
AIRPORT: Reno-Tahoe International Airport (46.7 miles)
-- SHORT LIST OF POLICIES -- - No smoking - No events, parties or large gatherings - the violation of the 'No Events' policy will result in a penalty of $20,000 - Please be respectful of the neighbors and observe quiet hours after 9:00 PM - Must be at least 29 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - Post-Reservation vetting via phone call NO central AC
The Neighborhood: - Please be respectful of the neighbors and observe quiet hours after 10:00 PM - NOTE: Per Tahoe regulations, the maximum occupancy for this property is 16. The ordinance restricts occupancy of short-term rentals to 2 people per bedroom, with an additional 2 people allowed to stay in the house. These occupancy limits take effect at 10:00 PM daily.
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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 6,781 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 29
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please lock up lights off and make sure trash is in the bear boxes
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number 117-010-016-000
Property is also known as
783773
Frequently asked questions
How close is Villa Bella North Lake Tahoe Luxe02 to the airport?
This vacation home is 11.3 mi (20-min drive) away from the Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Villa Bella North Lake Tahoe Luxe02 have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Villa Bella North Lake Tahoe Luxe02 to the beach?
This vacation home is 1.7 mi (4-min drive) from Moon Dunes Beach and 2.6 mi (6-min drive) from Kings Beach State Recreation Area. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Villa Bella North Lake Tahoe Luxe02 offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Villa Bella North Lake Tahoe Luxe02?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Crystal Bay Casino (9-min drive) and Jim Kelley's Tahoe Nugget Casino (9-min drive) are nearby.
What time is check-in at Villa Bella North Lake Tahoe Luxe02?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Villa Bella North Lake Tahoe Luxe02?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Villa Bella North Lake Tahoe Luxe02 have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Villa Bella North Lake Tahoe Luxe02 have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Villa Bella North Lake Tahoe Luxe02 to downtown Carnelian Bay?
This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from Carnelian Bay.
Villa Bella North Lake Tahoe Luxe02 Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Bob M.
Aug 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
our check in was effortless, the house was amenitized well and the kitchen had everything that was needed, we had an awesome time!
Bob M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Halley S.
Mar 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location
Lovely house and the whole process was super easy to coordinate - highly recommend!
Halley S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lynda H., Carmichael, CA
Oct 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a family reunion
We enjoyed our stay so much that we are booked for another family reunion in 2025. The view is spectacular. The Villa is comfortable and the the large dining and outdoor space worked perfect for our entire family.
Lynda H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Babs L., Carson City, NV
Oct 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Unicorn House
This house may be too good to be true! Our intimate family reunion had the most magical backdrop for 5 nights, pure bliss! Sarah was a fabulous property manager for the company, walked us through everything we needed to know. The grounds are immaculate, and the views are far more impressive than the pictures!! The house easily fit everyone with plenty of space for individual activities and relaxing. And let me tell you, after cooking in this kitchen you won’t want to eat at home, lol. It was such a treat to have our family enjoying our backyard paradise. Would love to stay again!
Babs L.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
2/10 Terrible
scott n., Dallas, texas
Aug 22, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointment
I have used VRBO frequently, and this is our first negative experience (and my first negative review). To be up-front, the manager offered me a one night rebate for all of my troubles, which I declined. The below is partial list of multiple deficiencies:
The listing advertised “Central AC”, which was false. Signature bedroom on ground floor was uninhabitable due to heat. Couldn’t open windows because bears would attempt entry (which we learned first hand – apparently bears are a problem)
Most windows and sliding glass doors also miss screens, allowing insects and wasps to enter, creating additional stress given the fact that some guests were highly allergic.
Bags of dirty laundry were in the garage. Someone simply showed up and entered the garage during our rental period, without any warning.
The only way to access the guest house was through the garage or by going outside. Because of bears, we accessed through garage, which was pitch black.
The second home’s stairs and floors have uneven heights and create tripping hazard. Likely not code compliant.
The second home’s washing machines were broken, even though the listing advertised as functional. No effort was made to repair or replace.
The home contains two dishwashers, both of which were broken, requiring us to spend hours washing dishes by hand and coordinating repairs.
Knives are so dull that we had to buy one from Safeway
Pots/pans looked like came from thrift store.
Definitely not as advertised.
scott n.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
laura t.
May 31, 2024
We didnt get what the listing stated
We had no cushions for the outdoor seating, which was shown as something we would have in the pics, and we were expecting. It made sitting outside very uncomfortable
There were no lounge chairs on the deck, which were shown in the advertisement pic, and we were planning on those for seating
Half the outlets in the house do not work
The front door knob fell off
When I was on the walk through, I was shown 3 propane tanks for the fireplace, but only 1 was left, and we ran out night 1(that issue was resolved)
The property description says air conditioning as an amenity, and this location has none. That is why we booked it
There are no lights in the garage
Lamps didn't work in some bedrooms
Overall, the property needs a lot of maintenance. All toilets rock, 1 oven doesn't work (we booked for the double oven), 1 dishwasher doesn't work, 1 coffee pot is broken, the faucets Wobble, the hot tub jets could use maintenance. I have booked with this service and others before, and I have never been so disappointed, especially for the price we paid. I feel we should receive some compensation.
laura t.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Logan L.
May 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful North Lake Tahoe Property
When pulling up to the property, you are immediately hit with the breathtaking, uninterrupted near 360 view of Lake Tahoe and its backdrop. We spent so much time out on the back deck and hot tub just taking the view in, and with two neighbor homes, you still feel secluded on the property.
The home is on the less known north shore, but its more relaxing than the south and still a very easy drive to restaurants, golf, mountains, casinos, ect.
The actual home was spacious with many comfortable beds and large dining room table and kitchen for our large group to enjoy dinners at. Only small note is that a few things need some work in the house such as some holes in wall or windows, broken door handles, and now and then working TVs, oven, and heaters.
The home's view was so amazing and gave us all an amazing view of our first trip to Lake Tahoe!
Logan L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Whitney C.
Feb 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Friends Group Annual Ski Trip
This was our group's 11th annual trip to Tahoe and this was maybe our favorite VRBO we've stayed in. The views of the lake from the house were stunning and the set up of every bedroom having it's on en suite bathroom was amazing for our large group with kids!
Kitchen and kitchen table were awesome for large group meals as well.
Only two small down sides for folks to note:
(1) No "mud room" or really any place to hang coats/ski clothes - which with such a large group and many kids was kind of a bummer. Seems like this could be easily rectified by the host by installing some hooks near the front door.
(2) We had several issues with various household equipment (a broken showerhead that was replaced during our stay, a broken dishwasher, and a broken washing machine), although luckily there was double laundry setups and double dishwashers so we were never totally inconvenience.