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West Shore Lake House by AvantStay | Ski Cabin + Guest House | Lake Views + Lounge Seating + Alfresco Dining | 15 min to Palisades

House in Homewood, CA

10 guests·4 bedrooms·3 bathrooms
4.9 · 17 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Spacious lakefront patio with panoramic views and al fresco dining.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Cozy stone fireplace and ample space for memorable group gatherings.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Walkable lake frontage plus swift drives to Homewood and Palisades.

What guests are saying

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4.9

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews

Guests appreciate the beautiful views and spacious accommodations, making it a great choice for families. Many reviews highlight the comfort and charm of the house, along with its well-equipped kitchen. However, there are concerns regarding cleanliness, maintenance issues, and inconsistent communication from management. Some guests reported significant problems with amenities, which detracted from their experience. Overall, while many enjoyed their stay, potential visitors should be aware of possible downsides.

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Property details

Tucked along Tahoe's West Shore with the lake just across the way, West Shore Lake House pairs rustic mountain character with the kind of easy modern comfort that makes a group trip actually feel like a vacation. The setup — a main house plus a separate guest house — gives everyone room to spread out without losing the togetherness that makes lake trips memorable. Step into the main house and the lake announces itself: a wall of windows across the front pulls in light and water views from the moment you walk in. A stone fireplace anchors the living room (a striking visual centerpiece), with deep seating arranged for long board-game nights, lazy afternoons with a book, or that post-ski wind-down when no one wants to move. The kitchen runs sleek and capable — stainless appliances, generous counter space, a barstool counter for quick coffee-and-pastry mornings, and a dining table set up for full family dinners. Upstairs, three bedrooms keep the sleep arrangements flexible. The primary suite has a queen bed and its own ensuite bath. The second bedroom mirrors it with another queen. The third is built for the kids — two bunk beds plus two twin trundles, which means the cousins can pile in together without anyone drawing the short straw. The guest house operates as its own quiet retreat. A cozy living area, dining nook, and kitchenette make up the main floor, ideal for in-laws, a couple traveling with the group, or anyone wanting their own coffee setup in the morning. Upstairs, the fourth bedroom sleeps a crowd — two full beds, two twins, and two twin trundles, opening the door to bigger families and multi-generational trips. Outside, the front patio is the headline. Lake views stretch out in front of you, comfortable lounge seating invites sunset cocktails, and the outdoor dining table under a wide umbrella is built for the kind of long, unhurried alfresco meals you only get on vacation. For winter trips, Palisades Tahoe is roughly 15 minutes up the road for world-class skiing and riding. The forest just behind the house turns into a playground for sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowman duty for the younger crew. In summer, the lake takes over — paddleboarding, kayaking, beach days, and West Shore's quieter, more pine-shaded stretch of Tahoe shoreline. Tahoe City is a short drive north for restaurants, coffee, and provisions; Homewood and Sunnyside round out the closer-in dining options. Book your stay at West Shore Lake House and experience the best of Lake Tahoe living with comfort, style, and unbeatable views 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. Visitors flock here especially to ski and snowboard on dramatic slopes that seem to fall into the abyss of the lake’s blackish blue water, with the Sherwood Lift at Alpine Meadows just a 10-minute drive via Ward Creek Road, making it easy to hit the slopes in no time. Whether you’re looking for a day in the mountains or a cruise on the lake, it’s all here in Tahoe. Local Attractions: Homewood Ski Resort, Palisades Tahoe, Eagle Falls Trail (hiking), Eagle Rock (hiking and lookout point), Emerald Bay, Sugar Pine Point State Park (Nordic events of 1960 Winter Olympics), Inspiration Point Vista, Chambers Landing Bar & Grill (American), Meeks Bay Marina and Beach, Tahoma Market, and the Rubicon (world-famous 4x4 trail). Home Truths: - Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without approval, there is a fine of $500 per pet. - There are two bear mats by the side and back doors. - 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 this home does not have AC. Fans are provided in every closet to help you stay cool. - The beach across the street is semi-private. Guests have access to it, but it is not exclusive and neighbors often use the small frontage. - Please note that all outdoor furniture and amenities, including grills, are seasonal and available from Memorial Day through Labor Day. - There’s no parking at the Sherwood lift, but it’s a convenient drop-off spot just minutes from the house. You can also take the free Sunnyside shuttle, which is often quicker than driving to the main Alpine Meadows entrance. Parking Details: - Long tandem four-car driveway. - No street parking allowed. - Violations result in fines of $1,000 and up, and revocation of the permit after three or more violations. This home comes with a pack n' play travel crib and high chair available. --- The room configuration is as follows: Primary Bedroom / Queen bed Bedroom 2 / Queen bed Bedroom 3 / 2 twin over twin bunk beds, 2 trundle beds Bedroom 4 (Guest House) / 2 twin beds, 2 full beds, 2 trundles --- This is a smoke-free property.. 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. STR Permit Registration: STR22-6795 Pets - not allowed

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

4 Single Beds

2 Rollaway Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 Rollaway Beds

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen 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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Michael

Great location, especially for skiing at Palisades

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February 2026

Great location, especially for skiing at Palisades!

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Mel Anthony

Great home!

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January 2026

My whole family enjoyed our stay at AvantStay Lake Tahoe. We had fun and the home felt cozy and nice! We would gladly recommend to our friends!

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Daniel

Great view of the lake

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January 2026

Nice clean home with amazing views of the lake

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Haoyue

Great view and great location

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November 2025

Impressive view and good condition. Wonderful thanksgiving weekend!

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 11:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 25

No smoking

No parties

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