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Chickadee by AvantStay | Modern A-Frame Cabin

House in Tahoe City, CA

6 guests·3 bedrooms·2 bathrooms
4.8 · 42 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Sunlit patio dining with mountain views elevates al fresco meals.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Minutes to Alpine Meadows and Tahoe City, effortless winter access.

Value & Savings

Value & Savings

Guests save an average of 16% when booking this stay vs. Airbnb and Vrbo.

What guests are saying

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4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 42 reviews

Guests consistently highlight the stunning lake views and the peaceful atmosphere of this property. Many appreciate the spacious and well-equipped kitchen, making it ideal for cooking. The home is noted for its cleanliness and comfortable decor. Reviewers also commend the easy access to nature trails, enhancing the overall experience. While a few mention parking challenges during winter, the responsive communication from the management is appreciated. Overall, guests express a strong desire to return, indicating a positive experience.

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Property details

This cozy cabin home is flooded with natural light and modern mountain style. Welcome to Chickadee, your unique A-frame escape nested among the beauty of Tahoe! Floor-to-ceiling windows let the sunshine spill into the open living, dining, and kitchen area, complete with a fireplace. Outside, enjoy al fresco meals with mountain views from the outdoor dining table on the patio. Every space at Chickadee boasts finished wood details paired with a polished design. You'll be just 15 minutes from the Alpine Meadows ski area, with Tahoe City just a 5-minute drive away. Cozy up and snuggle in at Chickadee, a contemporary mountain retreat like no other provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips! 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. Winter sports enthusiasts love to conquer 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! Local Attractions: Palisades Tahoe, Tahoe City Marina, Historic Downtown Truckee, North Tahoe Regional Park, Northstar Ski Resort, Truckee River, Sunnyside Restaurant & Lounge, Lone Eagle Grill, Christy Hill, Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Chambers Landing Bar And Grill provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips! *Home Truths:* - Please note: During the winter months, guests must have a properly equipped vehicle to access the property. An All-Wheel Drive (AWD) or Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicle is required. Guests should also carry tire chains and have all-season or winter tires, as snow and icy conditions may occur. - Please note that all outdoor furniture and amenities, including grills, are seasonal and available from Memorial Day through Labor Day. - Please note that this home does not have AC. - 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. - This home allows pets for a fee. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without approval there is a fine of $500 per pet. - This listing is also available as part of a buyout called Chickaree & Chickadee, for a total of 6 bedrooms. - Please note this property does not have access to the private HOA beach. Parking Details: - 2 marked parking spots in the front. - No garage parking. - No street parking allowed. - Violations result in fines of $1,000 and up, and revocation of the permit after three or more violations. --- The room configuration is as follows: Primary Bedroom / King bed Bedroom 2 / Queen bed Bedroom 3 / Full bed + 2 twin size tri-fold sleeping mats --- 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 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. Pets - allowed

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Washer and dryer

    Washer and dryer

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Fireplace

    Fireplace

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

Guest reviews

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Katja

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December 2025

This was a mixed bag stay, therefore only 4 stars. The place was generally clean when we arrived, though we found that a lot of items were not closely inspected before we arrived: stains on the extra blankets ion the closet, the shower handles and head in 1 BR looked like were not wiped and pots were dirty because presumably they were not properly cleaned by the party before and tucked away. The bedding is very comfortable. Furniture and equipment shows some wear and tear that could be better maintained and better conceptualized in the first place: lighting is not sufficient anywhere, no second TV in the master, the cheapest toilet paper and paper towels on earth, mismatched insufficient counts of silver ware etc. Location is great!

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Lance

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October 2025

A wonderful and very comfort home away from home with beautiful views overlooking the Lake. Spotlessly clean and well equipped. Wish we could have stayed longer.

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Gilda

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September 2025

Loved the view of the lake, even if partially obstructed. The home is at the edge of the neighborhood, just 50 yards from a trailhead to unmarked, beautiful trails. We walked from here to Paige Meadows and just for short walks - definitely an outstanding feature for us. Just as expected, matched the photos, though it felt more like a townhouse than a detached home. (It's one of several units on a large lot.) This was fine for me and my pooch, but might be too cozy for a family. Home was spotless, property manager was very responsive.

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Steve

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August 2025

Excellent stay, everything is as described. Good view on the deck. Would love to stay again!

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 11:00am

Pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 25

No smoking

No parties

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