Nestled in Squaw Valley, Chuck's Yacht is a cozy retreat perfect for families and pets. Settle into plush sofas by the large wood burning fireplace, enjoy forest views through high timbered ceilings and a wall of windows or challenge your family to games on the pool table downstairs.
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9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
1 mile to ski at Palisades * Dog Friendly * Pool table
Chuck's Yacht – A Cozy Squaw Valley Retreat Near the Slopes
Chuck's Yacht got its name because the owner had a choice: buy a yacht or build a home in Squaw Valley (now Palisades Tahoe)—and we're so glad he chose this stunning mountain retreat!
🏔️ Less than a mile to the slopes with easy, level access & a covered carport 🔥 Cozy Great Room with a wood-burning fireplace, plush sofas & forest views 🍽️ Spacious, Updated Kitchen – Perfect for entertaining & family meals 🎱 Bonus Game Room – Pool table, second TV, & extra seating 🚫 Not available as a ski lease 🐾 Pet-Friendly – 1 dog allowed with approval ($100 pet fee + tax)
Home Layout & Features ✔️ Main Level: Open-Concept Living Area – Floor-to-ceiling windows, fireplace & flat-screen TV Dining Area – Seats 8, with additional seating at the breakfast bar Fully Equipped Kitchen – Perfect for group meals & après-ski gatherings Queen Bedroom – Adjacent to a fully updated bathroom ✔️ Lower Level: Spacious Family/Game Room – Pool table, bar-height game table, seating area, TV & queen sofa bed Queen Bedroom – 1 queen bed and 1 twin bed Bunk Room – One queen and two twin beds (one with a twin trundle) – great for kids! Updated Full Bathroom Full Laundry Room – Washer & dryer for your convenience The Perfect Tahoe Escape – Any Time of Year! 🚡 4 minutes to Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort (formerly Squaw Valley) 🌲 Minutes from Lake Tahoe for year-round adventure 🏞️ Hiking, biking & outdoor activities just outside your door
Whether you're skiing in the winter, hiking in the summer, or just relaxing by the fire, Chuck's Yacht is the ultimate Squaw Valley getaway for the whole family—dog included!
Book your stay today! 🌲🏡❄️
Exterior Camera Disclosure: There is a ring doorbell at the front door, pointed outward toward the car port. PLEASE NOTE: This home may be equipped with outdoor surveillance cameras and electric bear fencing that are utilized for security and bear activity in the area. These cameras in no way infringe upon guests' privacy, and monitor exterior portions of the home exclusively. Decks and BBQ grills may NOT be available during winter months, exterior areas may be icy. This home is not equipped with AC. Per Placer County Short term rental laws, quiet hours are from 9pm to 8am, and no street parking is permitted at any time, including boats and trailers. We recommend purchasing 3rd party trip insurance if you have concerns about canceling your reservation. Wells & Bennett Realtors requires $500 of your reservation total due upon booking and the remainder due sixty days prior to check-in. We require Vacation Rental Accidental Damage Insurance for your reservation. This costs an additional $55. If you want to satisfy our Accidental Damage Insurance requirement another way, you can reach out to us and opt in for a refundable security deposit of $3,000.
Cancellation Policy / Cancellation fee: If cancellation is made more than 60 days of arrival, a cancellation fee of $100 plus the 4% booking fee will be applied. If the cancellation is made within 60 (or less) days of arrival, the entire rent will be retained unless Wells and Bennett Realtors is able to re-rent the specified property. If the property is re-rented, a cancellation fee of $100 plus the 4% booking fee will still apply, but the remainder of rent will be refunded after the replacement guests have checked out.
Holiday Booking Policy CHRISTMAS - Check-In must be by December 20th, 21st, or 22nd. There is a 5 to 7 night minimum stay required. (Must check out by December 28th at latest, to allow 7 days for a New Years Reservation.) **No Check-Ins or Check-Outs on December 24th, 25th NEW YEARS - Check-In must be on December 27, 28, or 29. There is a 7 night minimum stay required. **No Check-Ins or Check-Outs on December 31st or January 1st
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Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
On a lake
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If there is a bear fence at the property, please secure any bungee cords if there are any and turn the system on!
In winter, please leave the heat at 55 degrees to prevent the pipes from freezing.
Leave ashes in the fireplace, we will clean it.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
PLEASE NOTE: This home may be equipped with outdoor surveillance cameras and electric bear fencing that are utilized for security and bear activity i
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Located in Olympic Valley, this vacation home is in the mountains and on a lake. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Donner Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at North Tahoe Regional Park or Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding and ice skating. Visit our Olympic Valley travel guide
Is 1 mile to ski at Palisades * Dog Friendly * Pool table pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 1 mile to ski at Palisades * Dog Friendly * Pool table?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 1 mile to ski at Palisades * Dog Friendly * Pool table?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 1 mile to ski at Palisades * Dog Friendly * Pool table located?
Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tahoe National Forest, Truckee River, and Olympic Valley Park. Spa at Everline and The Links at Everline Golf Course are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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1 mile to ski at Palisades * Dog Friendly * Pool table Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The house was as advertised and dealing with the host was very easy. The location was excellent and getting to the slopes via shuttle was easy and convenient.
Our family enjoyed a very comfortable stay in this beautiful and well-equipped home and made lot of lovely memories together! We would love to return at some point in the future!!
Had a wonderful time at Chuck's Yacht. Couldn't ask for a better location with access to the free Mountaineer Shuttle and a five minute drive to Palisades. The house provided a great set up for our two families of four in that the kids and adults had separate hang-out spaces and lots of comfortable spots for sleeping. Would definitely return!
We enjoyed our stay thoroughly. The location and house were excellent. Everything was as described. Nothing fancy, bit everything needed was close at hand. The surprise bonus was the free neighborhood shuttle that would pick us up from the front door and take us to the slopes.
Quiet neighborhood, quick and easy to get to skiing with the free Mountaineer service, two separate big open areas to hang out upstairs and downstairs. Pool table was a bonus. Plenty of kitchen space for group cooking. Very comfortable, but not too fancy. Relaxing. Just what we needed.
My Family loved this house. It’s conveniently located a few minutes from Palisades, and is on the route for a free on-demand shuttle that we saw around the neighborhood quite frequently. The house is well-appointed, and the kids loved playing pool and sledding on the gradual slope on the side yard. And the property managers are great, including because they kindly let us check in a few hours early to get ahead of some weather.
We mostly just used the place as somewhere to sleep and didn't spend much time there. But the place was great. Beds were comfy, bathrooms were nice, place was clean!
Only comment was the basement room had a little odor. But you didn't notice it after 30 seconds.
Would definitely stay again!
Tyler D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nathan
Jul 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is such a great property for a big family. Online it says it sleeps 8 but you can definitely sleep 12 comfortably. Very clean and well stocked with everything.
Our family of 8 stayed here for the weekend and loved it. The management company was responsive and very friendly. The cabin had everything you could ask for and more.
We really enjoyed our stay. The cabin is very cozy with so much space and lots of places to sit and relax. Check in and out was very easy. The kitchen is stocked with everything you can think of including things I was not expecting like alum foil and storage bags. We would definitely rent this property again.
Nice place, large great room with lots of comfy seating. Nice flat screen TV. Love the deck and sunny windows. Downstairs was great as kids' hang out room. Could use better towels and some better cooking pans. Thanks!
This house was spacious and comfortable, and just as advertised. It was also well-located halfway between Tahoe City and Truckee, and very close to Squaw Village. We even walked to the Village a couple times. The deck is also really nice. Very sunny and surrounded by trees. The house is well-stocked with movies and games, and has Netflix and Hulu, too.
Chuck's yacht is a comfortable property, spacious, nice kitchen and living room area. Nice deck in a great area - near Squaw valley. Pool table downstairs was fun! It has all you need. It does need a few repairs, that I reported - blinds don't work well, sliding door needs a new lock - things like that, but we enjoyed it despite the terrible smoke in the air that week!