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Outdoor spa tub
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122844 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

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South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Heavenly Gondola
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

South Lake Tahoe

Montgomery Estates stay.Your stay at this Montgomery Estates vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Heavenly Valley Creek and Heavenly Valley. Magic Carpet Golf and High Meadows Trailhead are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Lakeside Beach - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Heavenly Gondola - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Pope Beach - 15 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bert's Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Hangar Lake Tahoe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lake Tahoe AleWorX - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪My Thai Cuisine - ‬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.

New Listing! Backyard trailhead, pool table, hot tub, 2 masters - Happy Hiker

Tucked deep in a peaceful pine forest, this 5BR home offers easy access to the Hartoonian Trail Network off the back yard, among other adventures. With accommodations for 10, you’ll be just 10 minutes from Heavenly Resort and the casinos at Stateline. Barbecue and dine alfresco on the back deck, followed by a soak in the private hot tub. Or watch a game in front of the fireplace or play pool in the bonus room.

The home has comfortable sleeping & dining space for a family of 10. We can host a maximum of 8 people over the age of 5. This applies 24/7.

CDC-compliant cleaning & no-contact check-in.

Home Summary:
Forested peaceful neighborhood
Trailhead in backyard w/ hiking or sledding in winter
Hot Tub
Pool Table
WiFi
Gas BBQ
2 Decks
5 BD/3 BA
BD1: Upstairs master, King, 50’ HDTV w/ Direct TV, attached BA 1 w/ dual sinks, bathtub, walk-in shower & private toilet/sink connected to the hallway
BD2: Downstairs master, King, 45’ HDTV w/ Direct TV ensuite BA 2 w/ walk-in shower
BD3: Queen, built-in desk w/ chair, skylight, upstairs
BD4: Queen, bay windows, downstairs
BD5: Twin-over-full bunk bed, twin-over-twin bunk bed, downstairs
BDs 4 & 5 share downstairs BA 3 w/ shower/tub combo
Indoor dining area seats 10 at table & 2 at kitchen counter
Central heat
Upstairs great room w/ gas fireplace, 55’ Direct TV & seating for 7
Downstairs bonus family room w/ pool table, bar, 55’ direct TV, DVD w/ movies & seating for 5
Washer/dryer
Fully stocked kitchen w/ brand new stainless steel appliances including french door fridge & freezer, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal
Parking: 4 vehicles max - 2 in garage, 2 in driveway

The upstairs open concept great room encompasses the kitchen, dining room & living room. A gas fireplace & 55’ big screen make the 7-seater sectional a cozy spot to watch the game. The stainless steel kitchen appliances are all brand new. Kitchen counter has 2 bar stools--great for socializing while meal prepping.

When dinner is hot, the dining table beneath the modern chandelier is steps away. Pull up one of the 6 wingback chairs, or take a seat at the custom wood bench for 4.

If you prefer to dine al fresco, slide open the glass door to the upstairs deck where a gas BBQ & seating for 4 await!

The ground floor bonus family room has a pool table, bar w/ 2 bar stools & sliding door to the hot tub deck. The comfy couch, love seat & TV make this an ideal spot for a late night movie.

When the day is done, there are plenty of comfy beds to sink into for a good night’s sleep.

Upstairs master has a king bed, 50’ TV & lounge chair near the bay windows--perfect for morning reading. It’s attached to a jack-&-jill hallway bathroom w/ dual sinks, a tub for soaking, a walk-in shower & private toilet.

Downstairs master (yes, there are 2!) has a king bed, 45’ TV & ensuite bathroom w/ walk-in shower.

BD3 is upstairs w/ a queen bed, skylight & built-in desk for anyone working/learning from home.

BD4 downstairs has a queen bed & bay windows. BD5 downstairs has twin-over-full & twin-over-twin bunks beds. BA 3 downstairs has a shower/tub combo.

Pets are not allowed due to the homeowner and their guests’ health-threatening allergies. If you have a trained Service or ESA dog we can help you find a dog-friendly home for your stay.

This home does not have air conditioning.

For 30+ day stays, contact us for details on cancellation policy.

We meet Rent Responsibly standards & uphold VHR ordinances to ensure you & neighbors enjoy the peace & beauty of our community. This home is equipped w/ privacy-compliant, noise-monitoring to protect you from noise complaints.

This home may also have security cameras to ensure parking does not exceed legal requirements. We care about your safety & security. We do not permit any video security devices inside our homes.
Permit 073165
TOT #T63074

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,844 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Pets

  • No pets 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
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.

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Happy Hiker 5 BR 3 BA House in South Lake Tahoe Sleeps 12
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Frequently asked questions

How close is New Listing! Backyard trailhead, pool table, hot tub, 2 masters - Happy Hiker to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.1 mi (8-min drive) away from the Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does New Listing! Backyard trailhead, pool table, hot tub, 2 masters - Happy Hiker have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is New Listing! Backyard trailhead, pool table, hot tub, 2 masters - Happy Hiker to the beach?

This vacation home is 8.8 mi (20-min drive) from Zephyr Cove Beach and 3.9 mi (11-min drive) from El Dorado Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does New Listing! Backyard trailhead, pool table, hot tub, 2 masters - Happy Hiker offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at New Listing! Backyard trailhead, pool table, hot tub, 2 masters - Happy Hiker?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe (9-min drive) and Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe (9-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at New Listing! Backyard trailhead, pool table, hot tub, 2 masters - Happy Hiker?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at New Listing! Backyard trailhead, pool table, hot tub, 2 masters - Happy Hiker?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does New Listing! Backyard trailhead, pool table, hot tub, 2 masters - Happy Hiker have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does New Listing! Backyard trailhead, pool table, hot tub, 2 masters - Happy Hiker have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is New Listing! Backyard trailhead, pool table, hot tub, 2 masters - Happy Hiker to downtown South Lake Tahoe?

This vacation home is 2.4 mi away from South Lake Tahoe.

New Listing! Backyard trailhead, pool table, hot tub, 2 masters - Happy Hiker Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clint C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property with a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathi L.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T., Hercules, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Hiker is a wonderful house and property for large families and groups of friends. The wooden Indian statue greeted us in the driveway, and the setting adjacent to a cul-de-sac snd trailhead, with no houses and only trees behind it, is lovely, private, and serene. The house is very clean and well stocked. There are hooks on two trees along the lush green lawn for a hammock (not provided), and I was glad I brought mine! The only small quibbles are that the carpets could use a cleaning or replacement, and the kitchen could benefit from a couple of sharper knives and a screen on the window above the sink. Overall we recommend this highly and look forward to coming back. The property manager RNR Vacation Rentals is also very attentive and helpful.
Hiking trail with meadow
Hiking trail with meadow
Hiking trail with meadow
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jesus s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time and the amenities like the hot tub and pool tab were very fun
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time beautiful property plenty of space great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laurel H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Easy check in and good location, not too far from stores or any of the Tahoe attractions. Accommodated our family very comfortably! Lots of toys for kiddos, decent amount pantry & kitchen utensils and some nice amenities; the grill, hot tub, trail access etc. The noise ordinance in the late evening (my family can get a little rowdy while playing games) & car limit were a little tricky at times but I understand those are vacation rental rules in general in the area. The house was a little dated & showed signs of wear and tear. The only true issue we had with the property was the cleanliness. The linens and kitchen were in good shape, but the bathrooms and carpet were not. The home has a “no shoes on carpet” policy that I’m assuming previous guest did not adhere too or housekeeping missed vacuuming because our feet were basically black after the first half hour of unloading & setting up our stay. The bathrooms had random dirt & undetermined stains on the counter and tile in the master as well as the downstairs bath shared by two rooms. Overall we enjoyed our stay! I’m sure the cleaning issue was a one off considering other reviews didn’t mention this issue. Would definitely recommend for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A well-appointed gem in tranquil Tahoe

We had a wonderful stay for a recent hockey tournament. This property ticked all the boxes, a quick drive to Tahoe amenities and stores but the hiking trail and green space made for a very peaceful stay. Everything we could have possibly needed was waiting for our convenience including serving bowls, cookie cutters, fans and all of the comforts of home. We would definitely choose this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

JEFF P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Family get away

Over all our experience at this home was great. The home met all of our needs. We visited during a late winter storm and the property was warm and cozy. We had a minor issue with a room and it was addressed immediately. We would stay here again in the future. There are a lot of rules for this neighborhood, but once you understand them it’s not to over bearing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doris A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

Great time with our kids and grandkids. Cabin was perfect for the kids. It backed up to a forest and made it easy for them to play in the snow.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth B., Livermore, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and backyard

The bedrooms are separate so this a good spot to stay with a group. Hot tub is lovely and the kitchen is well equipped. We loved the hiking trails right out the back door.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

We had a group of 7 adults that came to ski and snowboard, and the house was great! The beds and couches were comfortable, the kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked, and the property was well maintained. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilia P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful * Fun * Roomy * Cozy

Muy family loved the home. I loved the space/s: common areas, game room, open floor plan and backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great pace to stay

Great house and great neighborhood. Location is close to all town activities but far enough away to have peace and quiet. Trails literally out the back door.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location and a great stay

A family vacation (8 of us) from 2 areas of the country and enjoyed the layout of the house as one family stayed in the 3 bedrooms downstairs, and the other 2 in the upstairs bedrooms. Location was great. Out of town enough for quiet, and just off the main road for a quick ride to downtown. Trailhead right outside the door that led to a series of about a dozen trials. Great for early morning walks. Nice deck overlooking the trails. Really enjoyed South Lake Tahoe. It was July 4th week and VERY crowded. However, the mood was very upbeat, locals and visitors were friendly, happy & having fun. Town was clean & inviting. Had a pool table we used a lot. They have plenty of toys & games for toddlers. The few games our family & teens could have played were not complete. Pros: Location! / Layout of home / Ease of access / Open kitchen (room for multiple cooks) / Comfy beds (firm) / All rooms have fans / Clean Cons: Could use a few games for older kids
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Plenty of room and great location

My family enjoyed their stay in Happy Hiker. Plenty of room for our family of 6. We enjoyed having the pool table and the walking trails right outside the door. Nice neighborhood and easy communication with management team.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sondra H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great- but intense amount of rules

We stayed in south Tahoe at the end of June and choose this home to accommodate the 12 of us! (6 adults, 6 kids) the house fit our needs and was well supplied kitchen/bath towel wise! We enjoyed being right next to the trail in the backyard and driving distance to many of our activities. However we received a massive rule list before coming- threatening charges for any mistake. (Ie. Dirty hot tub water left behind- big time charge.. water spots or any damage to pool table-big charge (when the pool table was ALREADY in poor condition with a few holes in the velvet), there are sound monitors all along the outdoor premise threatening if your above sound level they will call the cops. Given, we’re respectful but with 6 kids under 7 we were very stressed it would pick up the sound from inside! The two guest bedrooms doors would not lock either. We just felt for the extreme pressure of the list of rules with the threatening of charging extra, made us enjoy the home a little less. Overall cleanliness was good along with location. Rooms were comfortable overall. Just would put a warning- if you book be prepared for a book of rules for a home that we felt wasn’t quite up to par of the necessity of rules!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Trip

The location and convinience was perfect, the home and all its space was more than enough for 5 girls. We had so much space to not feel crammed and come together for a game of pool, movie night and dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation spot!

We had kids and adults for New Year’s Eve and this place was great! Plenty of space, close to downtown, clean, fun, everything you’d hope for!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jenny L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for families

We came as a group over MLK weekend. Home was as advertised in the VRBO listing. There was a snow storm during the weekend I was there so it was nice that there was a large backyard so the kids can play in the snow. There are a lot of amenities there and and I didn’t need to bring a lot of the things I brought, but oh well. Most of the time, these rentals are bare. Plenty of space for everyone and it was pretty clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

Liked: Cleanliness

6 ski buddies from all over the country

The property had a great location in South Lake Tahoe with privacy. The property was clean and had great space. Very affordable for what you got. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Linda and David K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as described

Quiet family neighborhood. Spacious home with good beds, nice bathrooms, showers, all very clean. Management was very attentive. Enjoyed the gas log fireplace. We used the kitchen a great deal and found everything we needed for making meals. We also enjoyed the hot tub outside. The backyard setting for the hot tub was wooded and serene.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

PANE S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fire alarm problem

Overall, stay was awesome, the only problem was with fire alarms going off inside the whole house, we ended up disconnecting them, as advised by the staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for a family vacation

This home is just the right size for a family getaway. Lots of space for everyone. The upstairs includes the kitchen, dining area and living room. Lots of space for everyone to gather. The upstairs master was very large and comfortable. The downstairs has a good size living room with a pool table (that was dearly loved by my grandkids). There is also another generous sized master in the lower level. Having 3 bathrooms for 8 people was just perfect. The setting, so close to the trees was wonderful. The artwork throughout the home was very well done. My one complaint, which can't be controlled, was that the upstairs area stayed a little too warm. The outdoor daytime temperature was in the 80s and even though we followed instructions for keeping the home closed up in the daytime hours, opening doors and windows in the evening and putting on the fans, the upstairs still remained very warm. Downstairs was at least 10 degrees cooler. We didn't let us bother us too much. We would definitely go back to this home again. My 11 year old granddaughter started to cry when we were packing up to go. She loved it and didn't want to leave. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marsha H.

Happy Hiker.

We had a great friend trip to Tahoe. We had plenty of space with the 6 of us. Although we loved the location, hot tub and great communication, we suggest the following to make the stay better for others. Fix kitchen floor We realize this house is in the woods but there were two beds with spiders in them, a huge spider in a bathroom sink, one climbing on the wall and dead ones in window sills. I suggest bug strips. Ice machine did not work. Water would not freeze. We had to buy ice everyday. Two toilets need handles fixed. The kitchen window is cracked. You list a hair dryer in each bathroom but the master suite did not have one. The jacuzzi is difficult to get in and out of. Needs a foot stool at least. Even though we noticed these things and a carpet that needs to be stretched upstairs to prevent tripping, we still had a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023