Panka Treehouse
South Lake Tahoe, CA
House
8 Guests
3 Bedrooms
6 Beds
3 Bathrooms
Pets OK
VHR Permit number: 073829
TOT number: T63839
Bedrooms: 3
Maximum occupancy: 8
Quiet hours must be observed between 10 PM and 8 AM.
Occupancy is limited during quiet hours.
Panka Treehouse is just as fun as it’s name sounds! This 3 bedroom, 3 full bathroom plus game room is a great vacation home. The owner spared no expense in decking out her Tahoe retreat so that her family and yours are sure to have a great time! Our 2 favorite things about this home are the location and the game room. It is also pet friendly so bring your fur babies!
This home is up on a little hill with stellar views of a valley from the front deck. Forested views from most windows make you feel like you are in the middle of the woods. This home is located at the end of a street with miles of hiking and biking trails right next door. The trail head is steps from the front door! The game room is upstairs at this home and chalk full of games such as mini football, pool table, pinball and more! It’s a great place for the kids to hang out while the parents are right door in the great room which includes a full bathroom, kitchen and living room. Downstairs you will find the 3 bedrooms including 2 full bathrooms so lots of space for the whole family!
Panka Treehouse is 10 minutes to Lake Tahoe, Stateline, the gondola and Heavenly Ski Resort. Kirkwood is 45 mins away and Sierra at Tahoe is 2 mins away. Tahoe tubing is 10 mins away. Close to all of the South Lake action!
HIGHLIGHTS
Very private and forested lot
Covered back deck with BBQ
Pool Table/Game room
Pet friendly - Bring your fur babies!
Backs to the forest for hiking/snow shoeing
Hike right out your back door!
Nice mountain and forest views
Thoughtful owner who has notes throughout on how to best enjoy her home!
HOME NUANCES
- Being that this home is pet friendly you might find dog hair, pet smells, etc. Our cleaners do a great job but not all areas of the home can be perfectly cleaned in between guests on short notice so that is something to be aware of before booking this amazing home.
- The home is located at the very end of the street. It’s a bit hard to find. It’s almost on it’s own private road. Once on Panka keep going until the street ends and the forest begins. The home is on your right.
- The pinball machine is older and sometimes does not work so we cannot guarantee it will work.
- The driveway is steep and like most driveways in Tahoe, gets icy so 4WD and/or chains is necessary.
- The bedding is 2 queens, 2 twins and a sofa couch in the game room that is best suited for kids.
- The backyard is accessible through the garage only.
- The laundry room is also out the back garage door and to the right so it’s outside.
- The fireplace is also not functional at this time due to it’s age.
PET FEE
There is a $35/day pet fee per dog. 2 dogs max. Please contact as after you book to pay this fee. Thank you!
PET RULES
1. 2 Dogs max - unless otherwise approved.
2. Must pick up all poop or there may be a clean up charge.
3. Do not leave pet unattended unless in a crate (this is when damage happens).
4. Keep dogs leashed while on walks in the neighborhood.
5. Keep pets off furniture and bedding or there may be a pet hair removal charge.
6. Please do your best to wipe your pets paws when they come inside to avoid carpet stains.
**You are responsible for any and all pet related damage including carpet cleans and door scratch repair.
TAHOE RENTAL ORDINANCE
The following laws were set forth by the county and apply to every home in Tahoe. They were put in place to keep Lake Tahoe an enjoyable and safe place to visit for years to come! 🙂
1. The hot tub cannot be used after 10pm (if this home has one)
2. 10pm - 8am is the county quiet time for all rentals.
3. Trash cannot be left outside and must go into the bear box.
4. We cannot host extra people or allow parties.
5. We cannot accomodate extra cars, parking on the street or dirt.
PLEASE NOTE: Neighbors may alert the police who will issue fines to guests found to be in violation. In order to protect this owner’s permit, we reserve the right to ask guests to leave if this happens.
IMPORTANT INFO
- QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD: In Tahoe it’s so quiet at night that you could hear a pin drop! As a result, we can only host quieter groups that will abide by all of the county laws. Our guests are normally fine as long as they head inside or to the casinos after 10pm. Appreciate your understanding!
- KEEP TAHOE BLUE: Please help us keep Tahoe a natural wonder by appropriately disposing of trash when visiting our beaches and trails. If you pack it in, please pack it out.
- REVIEWS: We kindly ask for understanding and compassion when sharing feedback about this home, just as we strive to approach responding to reviews with empathy. We understand that experiences can vary, and what might not meet one person's expectations could exceed another person’s expectations. Your reviews have a lasting impact on the home and its owner, who are real people behind the scenes. We genuinely value your input and appreciate constructive feedback that can help us enhance our offerings.
- TRAVEL INSURANCE: We highly recommend that all of our lovely guests purchase travel insurance as we normally do not refund for Covid, smoke, fires, weather, snow storms, road closures, etc.
- WINTER TRAVEL ADVISORY: After the historic Winter of 2023, we recommend 4WD vehicles with snow tires, tire chains and experience driving in the snow. Emphasis on snow tires. Tahoe roads are icy and power outages are common. Please always wear snow boots and walk with care on icy pathways.
- BBQ/DECKS IN WINTER: Due to snow levels and freezing temps, BBQs are not serviced and decks are not shovelled during the Winter but if you can dig it out and there is propane - feel free to use!
- LATE CHECK OUT: Please let us know 24 hours prior to check out, if you wish to request a late check out. First hour is free then $25/hour after that, not to exceed 1pm. Please note our cleaners sometimes travel for up to 1 hour to clean this home so we ask that you please respect the 10am check out time.
- NO AC: Like most homes in Tahoe, there is no AC but we do provide plenty of fans.
- HIGH FIRE RISK: Lake Tahoe is a high-risk fire area. Fireworks, wood fire pits, smoking/improper disposal of cigarette butts and charcoal bbq’s are prohibited.
- BLACK BEARS: Black bears inhabit Lake Tahoe and are attracted to food and trash. Always lock your car doors, roll up windows and view from afar. Please do not feed our bears.
- TOWELS: We supply one bath towel, one wash cloth per occupant and then one hand towel per bathroom.
- SECURITY: Most of our homes have exterior-only security cameras and noise decibel monitoring systems to ensure we are in compliance with the county ordinance but we take our guests privacy VERY seriously. There is never indoor cameras. Most owners only look to see bears and snow levels at their homes 🙂
- MOUNTAIN CRITTERS: It’s not uncommon at any home in Tahoe to find little mountain mice, spiders, spider webs, ants, mosquitos, etc. Our homes have on-going extermination services but despite our best efforts, these little critters might make their way inside. If found it doesn’t mean a home is dirty, let us know and we will do our best to mitigate such findings.
Thank you and happy travels!
VHR Permit number: 073829
TOT: T63839
WINTER TRAVEL ADVISORY
A storm in Tahoe can drop up to 2 feet or more in 24 hours so if you haven’t been to Tahoe during a heavy Winter, please take note. The roads and driveways in Tahoe are only plowed when snow accumulates to more than 6 inches so if it snowed less than that or you are coming during an active storm, you will arrive to snow on the roads leading up to this home AND on the driveway. Since street parking is not allowed during the Winter, you will need to drive over the snow either using chains or with your 4WD engaged (or both) and onto the driveway. There are also shovels provided for shoveling. Especially after the historic Winter of 2023, we do not recommend coming to Tahoe unless you have a higher clearance 4WD vehicle with snow tires, tire chains and experience driving in the snow. Always bring chains no matter what kind of car you have. Even if it’s not actively snowing, Tahoe roads are steep and icy. Power outages are also common. The Grand Welcome difference is we have a very experienced local team who are here to help you during your stay – as long as safety allows. If we can get to you, we will come help! Not all hosts have this kind of local support so this is the benefit to booking a Grand Welcome home!
IMPORTANT INFO
* CONTACT US: Our preferred method of contact is through the app via messaging. In case there is a delay in response time, we also have a dedicated local team on stand by for your needs who work daily 9am to 5pm. If during those times a problem arises, please text them directly. We will email you their phone number. They prefer to text as they are in the field with limited cell service most of the time. After 5pm, please message us on the app or call our customer care team.
* QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD: In Tahoe it’s so quiet at night that you could hear a pin drop! As a result, we can only host quieter groups that will abide by all of the county laws. Our guests are normally fine as long as they head inside or to the casinos after 10pm. Appreciate your cooperation!
* KEEP TAHOE BLUE: Please help us keep Tahoe a natural wonder by appropriately disposing of trash when visiting our beaches and trails. If you pack it in, please pack it out.
* REVIEWS: We kindly ask for understanding and compassion when sharing feedback about this home, just as we strive to approach responding to reviews with empathy. We understand that experiences can vary, and what might not meet one person's expectations could exceed another person’s expectations. Your reviews have a lasting impact on the home and its owner, who are real people behind the scenes. We genuinely value your input and appreciate constructive feedback that can help us enhance our offerings.
* TRAVEL INSURANCE: We highly recommend that all of our lovely guests purchase travel insurance as we normally do not refund for Covid, smoke, fires, weather, snow storms, road closures, etc.
* BBQ/DECKS IN WINTER: Due to snow levels and freezing temps, BBQs are not serviced and decks are not shovelled during the Winter but if you can dig it out and if there is propane - feel free to use it!
* LATE CHECK OUT: Please let us know 24 hours prior to check out if you wish to request a late check out. First hour is free then $25/hour after that, not to exceed 1pm. Please note our cleaners sometimes travel for up to 1 hour to clean this home so we ask that you please respect the 10am check out time.
* NO AC: Unless otherwise specified there is no AC but we do provide plenty of fans.
* STARTING SUPPLIES: We provide a STARTING set of supplies which includes 1 roll of paper towels, 1-2 rolls of TP per bathroom, etc. Depending on your parties usage, you may need to buy or bring more. Our local team is always on stand by for your needs as well.
* HIGH FIRE RISK: Lake Tahoe is a high-risk fire area. Fireworks, wood fire pits, smoking/improper disposal of cigarette butts and charcoal bbq’s are prohibited.
* BLACK BEARS: Black bears inhabit Lake Tahoe and are attracted to food and trash. Always lock your car doors, roll up windows and view from afar. Please do not feed our bears.
* TOWELS: We supply one bath towel, one wash cloth per permitted occupant and then one hand towel per bathroom. We do this to limit laundry for the cleaners and it’s less wear and tear on the washer/dryer. If you feel you will need more towels, please bring them. Hot tub and beach towels are usually not provided.
* SECURITY: Most of our homes have exterior-only security cameras and noise decibel monitoring systems to ensure we are in compliance with the county ordinance but we take our guests privacy VERY seriously. There is never indoor cameras. Most owners only look to see bears and snow levels at their homes.
* MOUNTAIN CRITTERS: It’s not uncommon at any home in Tahoe to find little mountain mice, spiders, spider webs, ants, mosquitos, etc. Our homes have on-going extermination services but despite our best efforts, these little critters might make their way inside. If any of the above are found it doesn’t mean a home is dirty, it’s just apart of mountain life. Please let us know and we will do our best to mitigate such findings.
Thank you and happy travels!
Where you'll sleep
Bedroom 1
2 Queen
Bedroom 2
1 Full
Bedroom 3
1 Twin
Bedroom 4
2 Sofa Sleeper
Amenities
- Arcade
- BBQ
- Backyard
- Balcony
- Blender
- Body Soap
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Ceiling Fan
- Close to Biking Trails
- Close to Golf
- Close to Hiking Trails
- Close to Restaurants
- Close to Shopping
- Coffee Maker
- Cookware
- Deck
- Dining Table
- Dishes & Silverware
- Dishwasher
- Essentials
- Forest View
- Full Kitchen
- Game Room
- Garage Parking
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Ice Maker
- Internet
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Microwave
- Oven
- Parking
- Parking Pass Required
- Pet Friendly
- Ping Pong Table
- Pool Table
- Private Entrance
- Refrigerator
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Smoke Detector
- Stove
- Television
- Toaster
- Wineware
House rules
- By booking this home you agree to the county rental laws and the following house rules. Failure to abide by any of the below items may result in an eviction with no refund. We don’t like doing it but in order to keep our owners rental permits intact, sometimes it has to be done. Vast majority of our guests have no issue but every once in a while we do get a rowdy group. We do our best to communicate with you long before it leads to an eviction so please have your booking cell phone on you during your stay. Message us if you have any questions or concerns and we appreciate your understanding on the matter 🙂
- COUNTY LAWS & HOUSE RULES
- Must be 25 or older to book this home.
- Strictly no hot tub use after 10pm - only if applicable!
- 10pm - 8am is the county quiet time for all all rentals.
- Trash goes into the bear box only and is not to be left outside.
- We cannot host extra people or allow parties.
- No extra cars, parking on the street OR on the dirt.
- No smoking on the premises and especially no flicking cigarette butts.
- No open flame fires, fire works, bonfires, etc - due to high fire risk.
- No yelling, blasting music, fighting or other loud noise that could disturb the neighbors.
- No pets unless the home is specifically pet friendly. We do host service animals unless the owners are allergic as it is then a health and safety issue. Please contact us to double check.
- DAMAGE
- You are covered for any accidental damage and then anything seen as neglectful, you will be charged. It’s best to report all damage to us right away so the appropriate measures can be taken. If you treat this home as if it were your own, then you should be fine.
- WINTER TRAVEL ADVISORY
- The following pertains to ALL homes in Tahoe and not just this one. A typical storm in Tahoe can drop anywhere from 1-3 feet in 24 hours so if you haven’t been to Tahoe during a heavy Winter, please take note. The roads and driveways in Tahoe are only plowed when snow accumulates to more than 6 inches so if it snowed less than that or you are coming during an active storm, you will arrive to snow on the roads leading up to this home and on the driveway. Since street parking is not allowed during the Winter, you will need to drive over the snow either using chains or with your 4WD engaged (or both). Especially after the historic Winter of 2023, we do not recommend coming to Tahoe unless you have a higher clearance 4WD vehicle with snow tires, tire chains and experience driving in the snow. Always bring chains no matter what kind of car you have. Even if it’s not actively snowing, our roads are steep and icy. Power outages are also common. The Grand Welcome difference is we have a very experienced local team who are here to help you during your stay – as long as safety allows. If we can get to you, we will come help! Not all hosts have this kind of local support so this is the benefit to booking a Grand Welcome home :).
Book with Confidence
Our policy is simple and transparent. Read our cancellation policy >
Enhanced Cleaning Protocols
Your safety is our priority. Our professional housekeepers are going above and beyond to provide your family with a clean stay.
Local Support
Our customer care department is available round-the-clock to assist you with any queries or concerns you may have. Additionally, our local office is open during normal business hours to serve you. In case of emergencies outside of business hours, please contact our after-hours support team.
Reviews
Bad smell, good in theory
by StephanieIt was unfortunate it smelled vert badly when we arrived. The carpet smelled like urine and for some reason our small bath towels did as well. I contacted about the issue but there was no response. Location is really nice and home has fun games. Kitchen and bathrooms seemed clean. Missing cooking essentials like olive oil. Large empty bottle of wine on counter when we arrived. Fan in master bedroom not working and paint flaking off from master window quite a lot. Probably a moisturw issue. Lots of notices to leave a 5 star review as well but no follow through and home needs attention. Couches very stained. Could be a great place but nowhere near the price it goes for.
Even better than expected
by AnnThe house is spacious and private on an end lot. It had everything we needed and then some. Game room had a Pac-Man game -- unexpected and a trip highlight. Kitchen was fully stocked. They are set up ideally for pets (but heed the warning about wild animals -- a pack of coyotes walked past the fence one evening during our stay). There were a few stains on the furniture but overall it was kept up well. The bath towels also were very small -- next time I would bring my own -- but they also provide beach towels and lawn furniture in the garage. I would definitely stay here again.
Best snow get away!
by AmityGreat Stay
by Chelsea T.Great Stay
by Chelsea T.Tahoe Weekend Getaway
by Simoneta S.Tahoe Weekend Getaway
by Simoneta S.Picture does not do the place Justice!
by Angeli T.Picture does not do the place Justice!
by Angeli T.Comfortable homey stay
by Amber A.Comfortable homey stay
by Amber A.Quiet and very comfortable
by Pamela P.Quiet and very comfortable
by Pamela P.Great Vacation in Tahoe
by Faith H.Great Vacation in Tahoe
by Faith H.Peaceful location with a large balcony to enjoy the night sky
by George K.Peaceful location with a large balcony to enjoy the night sky
by George K.Quiet and spacious
by DJ H.Quiet and spacious
by DJ H.Spacious and comfortable
by Samantha V.Spacious and comfortable
by Samantha V.Great experience, it was very spacious and comfortable, we had two kids and two dogs on the trip so the game room, backyard and walking trail near the house was perfect entertainment for them.
Spacious and comfortable
by Samantha V.Wonderful stay
by Josee B.Good location, close to Fallen Leaf Lake, which we enjoyed. Very clean, kitchen well stocked, lots of space for our big family. Enjoyed the outdoor spaces, such as both patios. Kids loved the games room! Very cosy home, liked the cottage decor. Felt like you were in a home, not a rental. Nice complimentary bottle of wine on our arrival. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Wonderful stay
by Josee B.Wonderful stay
by Josee B.Great Family Getaway
by Sarah C.Our family of 4 and our fur baby all stayed here as a summer getaway. The house was exactly as advertised. It was excellent for the kids because the game room had tons for them to do. The yard was great for our dog and the hiking trail at the end of the street was great for our family. The cabin has bedrooms downstairs and the living areas upstairs. It was clean and well cared for. The carpets had some stains on them, but when you have kids and a dog, that isn't a concern. 😉 Highly recommend staying here if you are looking for a family friendly place that is nice, but not so nice you are afraid to touch anything.
Great Family Getaway
by Sarah C.Great Family Getaway
by Sarah C.Fantastic location to get away near tahoe
by Jeffrey B.Fantastic location to get away near tahoe
by Jeffrey B.We enjoyed the house the space and the wifo was great.
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by Rolando R.Perfect get away spot
by Edana F.Perfect get away spot
by Edana F.My family and I had such a wonderful time staying at this home. It was nice to find such a great property that allowed dogs. The house sits on a hill at the end of a street and offer privacy, great hiking trails and plenty of room for each of us to spread out and relax. It should be noted that in the winter your must have 4 wheel drive or chains to get up the driveway. Bring plenty of firewood, the wood burning stove puts out great heat.
The location of this home is a perfect distance from town, ski resorts and lake adventures. We really enjoyed our stay in this home and felt like it had everything we needed. A special touch included a welcome bottle of wine. The home had provided enough laundry soap and dishwasher soap for 5 loads each.
If I had to complain about one thing it would be that we had to leave. We really had an amazing time.
House is very nice, yard is enclosed, but otherwise not much in there
by Scott K.Great vacation
by Lisa P.So private!
by Janet M.Clean, comfortable great location.
by mike h.Amazing views in a cozy and clean mountain home
by Carl D.Loved it
by paul k.Availability
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