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"Nice little condo
The place was clean and as advertised. We had a slight issue that was not due to any negligence of the owner and It was addressed immediately to our satisfaction as soon as I mentioned it. There was ample parking and it was close to the unit. We would stay here again."
Aug 20, 2024 - , Ramona, CA
"A pleasant stay but haunted
The place is definitely haunted but overall it was a pleasant stay.
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Aug 20, 2024 - Jennifer S., La Mirada, CA
"5 Days
The unit was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay."
Jul 23, 2024 - Matthew S., McMinnville, OR
"Never again
The picture shown for the property is not representative of the property. The property in reality appears to have not been updated or painted in years. The rugs could have been replaced years ago, along with the washer/dryer, iron and kitchen appliances. The carpet is old and mangled. The bedding has seen better years. We went to Carnilian Woods with several people for a wedding party. First Accomodations informed us the condo we chose had a code violation and if we stayed there the bed from the loft would have to be placed in the living room. First Accomodations then strongly pushed for the condo we received. Felt like had been gaslighted as other condos used by our party were much nicer. First Accomodations does not receive high marks for their credibility from us. Take your chances. "
Jun 17, 2024 - Bruce S., Scottsdale, AZ
"Quiet, peaceful and rejuvenating stay!
Our family really enjoyed staying at Carnelian Woods. I would highly recommend this property for a nice family stay at Lake Tahoe! "
Jun 14, 2024 - Alexander S., Kingwood, TX
"Quiet Retreat
We chose Tahoe off season to beat the crowds, this place did it for us. If you are looking for entertainment and shopping this is NOT the place for you because there is none of this in Carnelian Bay, so that was a little disappointing. The place was clean but it does need a few boxes of tissues sitting around. "
May 21, 2024 - , Chico, CA
"Perfect snow retreat!
This place has all you need, plenty of space, clean, quiet development, great lake views, sledding galore. We will be back!"
Feb 23, 2024 - , Santa Cruz, CA
"Good condo
This was a good little condo at Carnelian Woods. It’s not huge but could easily fit 4 people ( there were only 2 of us). Clean, comfortable, good location"
Sep 11, 2023 - Sheila L., Santa Rosa, CA
"Quiet area of Carnelian Bay
My condo rental was a good experience. was very responsive on my E-mails. First night I was awakened by a bear going through the areas trash bin and in the morning after a long 10 hour drive the day before to get to Lake Tahoe I was also awakened by the next unit having their carpet cleaned at 8:00AM in the morning so other than that the condo was in a very quiet area of the complex. It was very easy to get to Tahoe City or Kings Beach. Condo had all the items needed in the kitchen for cooking and the bed was comfortable. The condo was a bit dated with the furniture, appliances and design. "
Aug 17, 2023 - Dale B., Burbank, CA
"very pleasant stay
clean, good condition, good location. Management was responsive when we had minor requests.
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Jun 30, 2023 - sharon s., TEANECK, NJ
"Lovely spot in North Lake Tahoe
We spent two nights for our anniversary getaway in June 2023 at this cute little condo unit. The location is perfect -- within three minutes drive of the lake and restaurants. The Carnelian Woods campus also has a lodge, hot tubs, pool, tennis courts, hiking trails, and other great amenities, but we didn't use them.
The unit was well-furnished, with everything we could want from a rental. The kitchen had all the utensils, dining ware, and appliances we needed, an electric stove, a full-sized fridge with ice cubes already made. There's a TV in each bedroom and in the living room. They are small TVs, and the one in the living room is in an awkward upper corner, but you don't go to Tahoe to sit and watch TV all day, do you?
The hosts were very responsive and answered questions quickly via email. They even provided tips about dealing with local wildlife (bears!).
This would be a great choice for anyone looking to get away to a quiet spot by the lake."
Jun 23, 2023 - Teddi D., Meadow Vista, CA
"Quiet and Quaint
A friend and I traveled to Tahoe to "unplug" and regroup. The location was beautiful - set up in the woods and very quiet, close to grocery stores, restaurants, shops, and rentals for canoes/kayaks. Our biggest complaint was that the site stated the pool/hot tub was open from Memorial weekend through Labor Day weekend. When we arrived (the week after Memorial), we were informed that the pool and hot tub would not be open for another month. I wish someone or the site would have notified us of the delayed opening. "
Jun 14, 2023 - , Chaska, MN
"Carnelian Bay condo
over good experience although individual overseeing pool table-rec area wasn't helpful attempted to close pool rec area early and said we couldn't use it but condo itself was clean, good price and worth stay"
Oct 11, 2022 - Barry D., Paradise, CA
"Tahoe birthday bash perfection
The stay was just as expected. A perfect stay for our birthday bash at Tahoe."
Jul 30, 2022 - Mitch M., Glendora, CA
"Carnelian Woods Getaway
Great end unit location with a balcony view of the woods. Clean and well equipped. Rental management extremely helpful and responsive. Highly recommend. ��"
Jul 01, 2022 - , Clayton, CA
"August retreat from Wisconsin
Loved the location, loved the property and adored the home. Was perfect for our family of 4. Had everything we needed for preparing meals and storing leftovers. The pullout in the new couch would be handy but we never needed it. The cozy loft above the master was a nice surprise. The weather was warm the week we stayed, so AC would have been a nice option but wasn't absolutely necessary. I bought a fan to use and left it for future renters. The forest fire smoke/haze did block the view of the lake but we expected that. Hopefully they are contained soon. We'd love to see Tahoe in the winter so we may be back. Thanks to the owners for renting!"
Aug 18, 2021 - Rustie L., Deforest, WI
"A lovely view!
The condo was well-equipped, and clean with good lighting. The furniture was in good shape and comfortable. The view of the mountains on the eastern shore of Tahoe was a highlight. The internet was strong and easy to use. The only complaint was with the amount and quality of the linens. The towels provided were literally falling apart. Also the number provided was absurdly low as was the number of pillowcases. The disconnect between the condition between the high quality condo itself vs. the poor quality linens provided was stark"
Mar 29, 2021 - , Kenmore, NY
"Great location & rental
The rental was well furnished and the layout was great for a family of 3. Beautiful view of the mountains from the balcony and my daughter loved playing in the loft space. "
Dec 27, 2020 - Dominique W., Sacramento, CA
"Great Location
The condo was well equipped. Great location. Great view. Very quiet area. Close to amenities. With that said, we found the leather furniture in the living room to be very uncomfortable. The wood and leather sofa is not conducive to curling up and watching movies. The leather club chairs were not much better. For that reason alone, I could not stay there again. Please, pair down the bulky side tables and get a longer fabric sofa. "
Nov 30, 2020 - , Sacramento, CA
"Review for Stay in Carnelian Bay
Very satisfied with our experience. The rental is located in a convenient place and was very clean with all the amenities we needed for our stay. I will definitely recommend this place to others and look forward to staying with again."
Oct 28, 2020 - Aman A., N/A, CO
"Late Summer Weekend
It was lovely but the heater in the upstairs bedroom/loft is very noisy when it is on. Renter should definitely be advised the only shower is upstairs in case guest can't get up there and there is no tub."
Oct 17, 2020 - , Coronado, CA
"Cozy Getaway
This was a perfect spot for our trip and comfortably accommodates four. I worked a full-time schedule from the location and the internet held up admirably. The space has two queen beds-the master bed was very comfortable (soft)and there were plenty of blankets and pillows. There are televisions in the living room and both bedrooms. If children are in the mix, there's a small cushioned loft area up a ladder in the master bedroom. The condo is in a quiet spot, across the street from the lake and a reasonable driving distance to many amenities. It is up a hill, so keep that in mind if you're hoping to walk down to the main road--it wasn't an issue for us, but might be for young children and older adults. The space was clean and dishwashing powder, toilet paper, paper towels, bars of soap for hand washing, towels, and a hairdryer were available. There was plenty of storage for clothes and food. There's a coffee maker as well with filters provided and plenty of dishware/cooking ware. I would recommend bringing laundry soap, your own toiletries, and maybe some additional towels depending on the length of your stay. The grill is a small camping grill--we didn't need to utilize it, but that might be relevant for some. Ample parking and a large bear-proof trash container available outside. There are stairs in the location and up to the door and a single stall shower, so keep that in mind if you are a guest who needs ADA accommodations. The pool and hot tub hours were limited (Saturdays only), but I suspect that had something to do with the public health crisis. Overall we were very satisfied and would stay again!"
Oct 11, 2020 - , Johnstown, CO
"Cute, Cozy and Near the Lake
Enjoyed staying here. Close proximity to the lake and stores, quiet neighborhood, peaceful woods setting with a view. Courteous, professional and communicative staff to assist with the accomodation."
Sep 18, 2019 - , Pebble Beach, CA
"Wonderful ~
The condo was clean, well stocked and in a great location. "
Mar 27, 2019 - Kate B., Denver, CO
"Carnelian Woods
I have been in several places at Carnelian Woods and they never disappoint.
Very quiet, clean and peaks of the lake. I will be back next year."
Jul 16, 2018 - Glenn G., Santa Cruz, CA
"Forgot to mention that ....
Forgot to add in my earlier review that while it seems the unit has been furnished acceptably, there is no hairdryer. We were told it "wasn't required". Well, required or not, even a 1 star motel in the middle of nowhere has a hairdryer for guests. Unless a guest reads the reviews very carefully and gets lucky enough to find one mentioning this lack, no woman is going to pack a hairdryer for a vacation. "
Sep 15, 2017 - Jane W., Brentwood, CA
"Our summer stay.
The unit was very neat and clean and suited our needs. I wish the view was better but no one can help that. The fact that the unit was located close to the parking was perfect for us. We loved the location. The pool and hot tubs at the clubhouse were spectacular!"
Sep 05, 2017 - Beverly H., Millbrae, CA
"Perfect Family Vacation!
Very clean! Wonderful location and we enjoyed the clubhouse, pool, Bocci Ball courts, and hot tub. Our condo had plenty of room for a family of four. The kitchen was very well stocked and made preparing a meal a breeze. The property managers were quick to answer any questions. Check in and check out was very easy. Our parking spot was also very convenient and close to the condo. Thank you for a great stay. We'll definitely be back."
Aug 15, 2017 - Jenny S., Paso Robles, CA
"Spring, Snow, Fun, and Sun
Leisure Time worked out well for Our family of 4 with a 4 and 7 year old. Plenty of snow during our stay. The property backed up to open space/forest. I am quite pleased with the amount of property the Carnelian Woods HOA encompassed. The unit itself is as pictured. All appliances and features, such as TV, internet and all kitchen functions worked well. NOTE: this unit utilizes a small electric water heater. Guests will have to learn how to time their showers, kitchen and laundry duties accordingly. Laundry is a stackable unit, but worked out. The one full bath is upstairs in the closed off loft/bedroom. The showerhead placement is not standard, so please be aware for taller guests. During snow season, Leisure Time has snow encompassing 2 sides of the unit which allow kids to frolick within view from the various windows of the unit, which allowed mom and dad to enjoy a few minutes of downtime, while watching the kids from afar! The two bed options were acceptable. The upstairs queen was spongy soft, which may be intentional. The ground level queen was a tad bit more firm. Guests may consider to bring their own pillows. The online reservation process was easy, and was all finalized via email. Email response is top notch. The unit has a portable gas grill on the balcony. Guests who want to grill will want to bring their own 1 lb propane canisters. The unit is not completely remodeled or up to date, but it holds it's own for the price per night. I visited the onsite hot tubs. The restrooms in the rec center are complete with toilets, showers, and a dry sauna. Onsite staff were down to earth and friendly. I anticipate more rec center activity during the summer months. For winter time guests, the hillside behind the unit, which backs up to forest, is amazing for snow and sledding. No driving, no sno-park permits.... we had a blast walking around the forest, and constructing sledding runs! We will consider this unit when returning during the summer months."
Apr 05, 2017 - Matthew Z., Concord, CA
"Fair value site.
Good rental but poor response from basic maintenance requests. Kitchen light was out and never got replaced even though we reported the first of 5 days we stayed. Never got fixed. Bathrooms vents need to be replaced as they make a lot of noise."
Sep 06, 2016 - RAFAEL C., Centerville, GA
"June, 2016
Our stay in this condo was very nice. It was clean, centrally located and provided everything we needed. The only complaint we have is that work was being done on the exterior and the workers were loud very early in the morning!"
Jun 12, 2016 - Nancy K., Austin, TX
"Max's senior trip.
Had a great time and this place was just what we needed."
May 27, 2016 - , Delta, AL
"Very nice place to stay
Great location near Squaw. Clean and quiet. Nice place to relax after skiing. "
Mar 07, 2016 - Dan B.
"Attractive, Well-Equipped Condo
A great place to stay in Tahoe. The condo is well designed, tastefully decorated, and equipped with everything that we needed. Easy to get to, nice views of the trees and lake. Close to skiing. We enjoyed the hot tub in the rec center at the end of the day."
Mar 03, 2016 - Stuart R., Palo Alto, CA
"family vacation
We had a nice mini vacation. Things were nice and clean. It was centrally located so we could get to most places in North lake tahoe easily. "
Mar 04, 2015 - Catherine G., Martinez, CA
"Great stay
The rental was great - there were two couples staying here, and we had everything we needed. The space was clean and quiet, and was a nice retreat. I would go back!"
Feb 24, 2015 - , Mill Valley, California
"Home away from home!
Lovely location. Everything was clean, updated. Everything was well stocked and maintained. The living room blinds were not working but that's trivial and just mentioning in case the owners would like to update that. Overall, satisfied and would definitely like to stay again!"
Jan 18, 2015 - , South San Francisco, CA
"Great stay on Lake Tahoe!
This townhome was great for our family of 4. It had everthing we needed for cooking, a great view, and plenty of room for us to spread out. It was very clean, the grounds were fun for exploring, and we enjoyed using the pool & spa."
Aug 25, 2014 - Katrina K., Lakewood, CA
"Great Location, Quiet and Clean
This property is centrally located on the North Shore, between Tahoe City and Incline Village, and was a great home base for exploring Lake Tahoe.
The unit was very clean and simply decorated, though somewhat dark. Nice view from the patio- though it is a bit small to really utilize. The kitchen was well stocked w/ everything we needed appliance and dishware wise. The pillow options were all a bit soft, but the bed comfortable. The entire Carnelian Woods complex is well maintained and quiet and secluded off the main road. Overall, this is a nice unit, though could use some updating. "
Jul 29, 2014 - Missy F., Santa Monica, CA
"Great Place to Stay in North Tahoe
Stayed here for the accessibility to all the outdoor activities in North Tahoe. Location was convenient, management was great, and house was perfect for our needs. Will stay here again."
Jun 10, 2014 - Stevan D., Monterey, California
" Weekend Wedding Stay
I stayed at Carnelian Bay Condominiums because of the close proximity to my daughter getting married. The facility was just up the main road, N. Lakeshore Blvd. We enjoyed the recreation center with the hot tubs and the condo had quiet."
Oct 03, 2011 - Sheri G., Citrus Heights, CA
"Carnelian Bay Townhomes
I really liked your property. Loved the pool and the game room. The place was immaculate. Loved the decor. The only thing I would change is the check out time. 11:00am would be better than 10:00 am is difficult with kids, especially since we need to clean
up. I would definitely stay again."
Sep 07, 2011 - , San Ramon, CA
"Turbo7
Great location, nice place to stay. Enjoyed it very much. The only improvement would be to provide more than 2 sets of towels (there were 4 of us). Clubhouse was not open much while we were there. Nice condo - lots of tv's. We would highly recommend it for a small family."
Jun 23, 2011 - , Watkinsville, GA
"Very Clean, Well maintained and well-priced
This condo is very nice. It was better than I expected it to be. My family enjoyed ou stay here.
The fact that everything is automated - keys are available in a lockbox and you leave them there when you check-out makes it convenient! At the same time, on a cold, windy, rainy night, makes it harder to find the place :)
It is very close to the lake (3/4 mile). Wish there was a trail down the hill to walk to the lake! "
Apr 29, 2011 - Anant K., San Jose, CA
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Mar 31, 2011 - Umair K., Shreveport, LA
"we never saw or heard from mangagement,but we had no problems
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Jan 02, 2011 - elbred m., new orleans, la
"Great place to stay
The new upgrades such as wood floors and new paint are very nice. The downstairs mattress might be the next thing to upgrade. This place is very reliable, nice and clean kitchen and baths, driveway well plowed, good TV/video system. We'd like to stay here again."
Dec 31, 2010 - Elizabeth C., Palo Alto, CA
"Lighting
The only downside was the lack of light in the living area. At night most of the living room was far too dark to use."
Aug 15, 2010 - Elizabeth F., Maidenhead, Berkshire
"some improvements needed
Suggest own do the following to improve quality of condo:
**Elastic broken on bed pad (upstairs)so pad would not stay on.
**Fitted sheets would not stay on due to worn out elastic; also hole in bottom sheet.
**Both bathrooms need to be professionally patched and painted.
**A ceiling fan in the upstairs bedroom would be helpful as heat gathers there.
**Needed more towels. We resent having to wash towels. Fresh towels should be provided mid-way during stay.
Otherwise, like the condo and the complex."
Aug 08, 2010 - , Walnut Creek, CA
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Mar 19, 2010 - , Salem, Oregon
"Great Condo Great location
Very nice. Wish the hot tub was open later"
Jan 27, 2010 - Kim K., San Luis Obispo, California
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TV in main room did not work well enough to use it. No internet."
Jan 04, 2010 - Mary Z., Lafayette, CA
"Great Home, Great Location
I had a great Christmas getaway with my family thanks to Trent for helping me with the paperwork and arrangements and a great home. I will definitely be recommending this property to my friends. "
Dec 29, 2009 - , San Francisco, CA
"CW143
Nice...clean....condo. My only complaint is that the shower is built for a 5 year old. I'm 6'7" and showering was pretty difficult. Otherwise awesome condo."
Oct 20, 2009 - Robert R., Paso Robles, CA
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need better directions to the condo--very difficult to find"
Aug 24, 2009 - george b., laguna hills, ca
"This is a great place to stay with kids. They loved the little loft area and especially the pool. The unit is very nice but a little dark. It would also be good to have an extra blanket available.
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Aug 17, 2009 - , San Francisco, CA
"Amazing and Fun!! We completely enjoyed our stay at the condo we rented at Carnelian Bay. The views were beautiful and the condo was very clean and comfortable. It was updated with everything you needed. We enjoyed the hikes, beaches and miniture
golf facility. I would highly recommend this place - oh, and it has a great pool !!"
Aug 06, 2009 - Judy S., San Jose, CA
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Jun 23, 2009 - Ike K., RENTON, Washington
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The furniture, i.e. couch and chairs were not comfortable. Small bedroom downstairs was very very cold."
Apr 24, 2009 - , San Mateo, CA
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Aug 14, 2008 - Justine C., Staton Island, NY
"Nice stay
Enjoyed our stay, found everything clean and in good condition. Only negative (I could list a pile positives) was
a strange noise coming from the ceiling, like water dripping or animals scurrying without interruption day and night.
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Jun 24, 2008 - Jeffrey J., Redwood City, CA
"Loved this place!
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Mar 15, 2008 - sarah l., wheeling, wv
"Tahoe on Prez Day weekend
Great condo with lots of unexpected amenities. Would happily stay there again."
Mar 13, 2008 - , Novato, CA
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Mar 13, 2008 - , Sunnyvale, ca
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