Driftwood: 1 BR, 1.5 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 4

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9.4Outstanding
(134 Ratings)
"The place is one of the best units in Carnelian Bay "
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9.4 / 10
Outstanding(134 Ratings)

House in Lake Tahoe, NC

4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this house rental

King Bed
Sofa Bed - Queen

Get ready to enjoy all the comforts of home in this recently updated one bedroom plus loft townhome with room to sleep four guests. Located in the Carnelian Woods complex in Carnelian Bay—make yourself at home in the vacation spot near everything!

Plenty of natural light, knotty-pine ceilings, and gleaming hardwood floors add to Driftwood’s ambiance. Put your feet up and relax on the comfortable sofa while you watch TV by the cozy river rock fireplace. Wi-Fi keeps you connected. Or go outside and take in the forest views.

The well-equipped kitchen with stainless-steel appliances is open to the living room, with plenty of counter space and seating for five at the granite breakfast bar. Everything you need to prepare a hearty breakfast, a quick snack, or a home-cooked dinner can be found here and the dishwasher makes clean up a snap.

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The main bedroom on the entry level has a king-size, custom log bed and large flat panel TV. Unwind in the walk-in shower in the adjacent bathroom—with Travertine tile, granite countertops, and more.

You can pack light, Driftwood has a washer and dryer for your convenience.

Head upstairs to the loft, which features a leather sofa and large TV. The half-bath is located on this level as well.

The grounds outside feature lovely landscaping, and there is so much to do, you'll have a hard time deciding: a game of tennis, swimming in the seasonal pool, soaking in the hot tub, playing billiards at the clubhouse, taking on the parcourse, or hiking and biking on the trails right at Carnelian Woods.

This unit is one of the closest to the lake and your home away from home is in Carnelian Bay, where all north Lake Tahoe is right at your doorstep! Stroll down to Magic Carpet mini golf or check out Waterman’s Landing, located at Patton Landing Beach, a 3-acre, pebbly beach known for stand-up paddling.

To experience Lake Tahoe gambling and nightlife, Incline Village and Nevada's historic casino Crystal Bay are a short drive away, just across the state line.

Closer to home, you'll find superb dining options right in town like Gar Woods Grill and Pier for steaks and fish, the Old Post Office Coffee Shop for hearty breakfasts, and CB's Pizza for hand-tossed pies and beer.

You're only 10-12 miles from three great ski resorts—Northstar, Alpine Meadows, and Squaw Valley. Whether you prefer to downhill or cross-country ski, snowboard, snowshoe, or go sledding or ice skating, North Tahoe is the place for every winter activity.

At Squaw Valley, after conquering the slopes, go tubing with the kids or try out the mini snowmobiles at SnoVentures Activity Zone. There are dogsledding tours too!

Year round, the Village at Squaw Valley offers dining, shopping, the Squaw Valley Aerial Tram, and a variety of activities.

In the summer, ride the Aerial Tram to High Camp then choose a scenic trail and walk or hike in one of the most breathtaking places in the world! At 8,200 feet elevation, admire the beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains with views of Lake Tahoe and Squaw Valley's legendary granite peaks. In the Aerial Tram building lobby, kids and grownups can have a blast climbing the variety of routes on the 30’ simulated Headwall Climbing Wall. If you dare, learn how to do a front or back somersault at Skyjump; all ages are welcome.

NOTE: Carnelian Woods Amenities: Hot Tubs are Typically open daily. Pool and Tennis open summer only. Amenity access never guaranteed. Please check website for availability: carnelianwoodsorg

Amenities at Driftwood: 1 BR, 1.5 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 4

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10
Outstanding(134 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
The place is one of the best units in Carnelian Bay
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2025
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall we had an awesome stay! Easy walk to Patton Beach, Magic Carpet mini golf, Garwoods, etc.East access to north shore and west shore. We explored places we hadn’t been before.The rental had everything we needed. Wish we had more time to use the amenities which were great! We just had too many other things to do. Could see tweens and teens really enjoying these on their own.Overall this was great and as expected, really no complaints.A few suggestions for owners...-The king mattress really sinks on both sides so a new mattress is probably in order. -The stair railings were a bit wobbly so might need to be secured.-We had some trouble with the tvs and accessing what we wanted to watch. (It just wasn’t super clear so some in-unit tv instructions would have helped.)-We brought bikes and really had no place to store them. (We wound up just locking them to entryway railing, but might want to add info for bikes to the listing.)Again these are just suggestions. The unit was represented well and met our expectations for the most part. Thanks for a great week!
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2025
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect rental for our family. Our kiddo loved having the loft to himself. If you love extra soft beds, this is the place for you.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2025
Overall very good quality for the price. Positives: Very Efficient floor plan; Well equipped modern kitchen; 3 TVs; Loft Sofa bed works well if you need add two people; very quiet; good shower.Negatives: Tiny bedroom and closet; Uneven heat distribution...bedroom hot family room is cold; Bed mattress is uncomfortable; no dining table eat at bar only.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Driftwood: 1 BR, 1.5 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 4. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Driftwood: 1 BR, 1.5 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 4 pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Driftwood: 1 BR, 1.5 BA Townhouse in Carnelian Bay, Sleeps 4?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.