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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 123305 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Tahoe City, California
  • Palisades Tahoe
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Spa at Everline
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Links at Everline Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Olympic Valley

On lake.You'll be steps from Wa She Shu Ski Lift and a 5-minute walk from Tahoe National Forest. Palisades Tahoe and KT22 Express Ski Lift are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Wa She Shu Ski Lift - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Palisades Tahoe Aerial Tram - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Palisades Tahoe - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Spa at Everline - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • The Links at Everline Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 18 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildflour Baking Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Chalet - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bridgetender - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪KT Base Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Mt. Jola by AvantStay | A 5-minute walk away to Palisades and lifts.

Welcome to Mt. Jola, an AvantStay home!

Built in 1955, this Olympic Valley home gives guests the unique opportunity to stay at a historic property that housed reporters during the 1960 Olympics. Inside, you’ll find eclectic, old school interiors that will transport you to a different place and time: colorful art, patterned wallpaper, and wooden everything. Fun fact– the home’s vintage beams once framed the railroad tunnels of Donner Summit! The property is reminiscent of an oversized treehouse with a charming library nook with office space, large windows, and a sprawling patio under the pines. It’s conveniently located within walking distance to the ski lifts and village, where you’ll find shops, restaurants, and bars for an après-ski drink. Cheers!

Situated in the snowy Sierra Nevada Mountain range straddling the border between California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe offers stunning panoramic scenery and year-round adventure. Visitors flock here especially to ski and snowboard on dramatic slopes that seem to fall into the abyss of the lake’s cobalt blue water. Whether you’re looking for a day in the mountains or a booze cruise on the lake, you can have it all in Tahoe.

Nearby Attractions: William Kent Beach, Kilner Park (Hiking and Biking), Palisades Tahoe, Pete n’ Peters (nightlife), Eagle Falls Trail (Hiking), Lighthouse Spa, Fire Sign Cafe, Inspiration Point Vista (Lookout Point).

Experience Lake Tahoe, AvantStay Style.

All AvantStay guests have access to our 24/7 guest experience line, a dedicated hospitality manager, and hotel-grade amenities.

Home Truths:
- We allow service animals at this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- Home is not suitable for small children
- Due to extreme wildfire risk, any type of outdoor wood burning fireplaces, fire pits, or charcoal grills are strictly prohibited. Violations will result in fines starting at $5,000 per Lake Tahoe short term rental regulations.
- Please note that during the winter months, all outdoor furniture, including the grills, will be unavailable.
- This home does not have AC.
- Please be aware that there are connectivity issues with the Wifi due to the location of this home.
- This home has a max overnight occupancy of 12 guests and a max daytime occupancy of 18 guests.
- Place all garbage in trash bins located in the woodshed. Make sure the door is firmly closed to prevent bears from entering.
- Firewood is not provided at this home.

Please view the Placer County Good Neighbor Flyer here: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:c1fb5ca4-80f6-4904-8387-2c49b9c2951d

Parking Details:
- Parking is available in front of the house on the RIGHT-hand side for 1 car. The left spot is the neighbors.
- Parking is also available in the lot before going over the bridge, however, parking passes are required, only 1 car is allowed here.
- Parking passes can be found on the kitchen counter. The parking permit MUST BE RETURNED or a $250 FEE will be imposed
- No street parking allowed.
- Violations result in fines of $1,000 and up, and revocation of the permit after three or more violations.

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The room configuration is as follows:
Primary Bedroom / Queen bed
Bedroom 2 / Queen bed
Bedroom 3 / Queen bed
Bedroom 4 / King bed
Bedroom 5 / King bed
Living Room / Two sofa beds

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Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

​​​​​​​Permit: STR21-81210

Property manager

AvantStay

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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: 3,305 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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.

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 STR22-6983

Property is also known as

30d44120-6367-11eb-88b8-bbadc90ff2cf

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mt. Jola by AvantStay | A 5-minute walk away to Palisades and lifts. to the airport?

This vacation home is 15.8 mi (22-min drive) away from the Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mt. Jola by AvantStay | A 5-minute walk away to Palisades and lifts. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Mt. Jola by AvantStay | A 5-minute walk away to Palisades and lifts. to the beach?

This vacation home is 16.4 mi (33-min drive) from Moon Dunes Beach and 17.2 mi (39-min drive) from Kings Beach State Recreation Area. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mt. Jola by AvantStay | A 5-minute walk away to Palisades and lifts. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mt. Jola by AvantStay | A 5-minute walk away to Palisades and lifts.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Mt. Jola by AvantStay | A 5-minute walk away to Palisades and lifts.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Mt. Jola by AvantStay | A 5-minute walk away to Palisades and lifts.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Mt. Jola by AvantStay | A 5-minute walk away to Palisades and lifts. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Mt. Jola by AvantStay | A 5-minute walk away to Palisades and lifts. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Mt. Jola by AvantStay | A 5-minute walk away to Palisades and lifts. to downtown Olympic Valley?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Olympic Valley.

Mt. Jola by AvantStay | A 5-minute walk away to Palisades and lifts. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peggy F., El dorado Hills, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Mt Jola Family Joy Time

We had a wonderful week long stay with family; 6 adults, 2 young grandsons and their baby brother. The fresh heavy snow was a thrilling experience but caused travel issues and delayed our family arrive by 48 hrs. House is very spacious allowing everyone to be together or separate as desired. We sensed the home’s history and owners love of the mountain in every room of this house. Excellent libraries and fun games throughout. Kitchen is very well appointed. One negative input: the worst ever T-Paper. Very thin, stiff and not ‘user-friendly’. At this price for this location we would have expected quality T-Paper. We will definitely consider another stay at Mt Jola.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

belinda w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski break 2024

We had a lovely stay at this property which is located right next to a slope down to the chair lifts. Great skiing and the Palisades is now one of our favorite locations for skiing! However, there is no easy access. We had to walk uphill from the house on the road with ski gear to then climb over the snow bank (that was quite high this season with so much snow). Not so easy but possible. No one had commented on this when we did the research to find a place to stay. Mt.Jola is just a short walk into the Olympic Village which was very convenient to go for shopping or food. We also enjoyed driving to Lake Tahoe and into Truckee to some very nice restaurants. Parking - we had a group and rented a big van which had difficulty getting up the hill to the house on the curvy lane when it was snow covered. There is really no place to turn around. But the parking space 'over the bridge' as noted is a short walk which is where we had to park the van. We parked a car right at the house but note the space is directly besides a car parked for the next property (downhill) so it is a tight squeeze. The house is very eclectic in style and funky which was entertaining but a few points need to be made: * gas fireplaces were very difficult to work and we could not get the master bedroom one to light * several doors/closets are locked - more than a typical home rental * some closets were not locked but loaded with things so the storage is very limited even with so many rooms and floors
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

Our whole crew really enjoyed our stay. This is our second hear in the home and we saw improvements since last year - more kitchen supplies and tools, space heaters, etc - that made the stay even better than before. Kudos to the caretaker, who spent the last three days of our stay shoveling and snowblowing!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024