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A swimming pool surrounded by tall trees, with lounge chairs and a wooden fence in the background. - Waterman's Retreat - Easy 2 Block Walk to the Beach (Carnelian Bay)
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a view of the water. - Waterman's Retreat - Easy 2 Block Walk to the Beach (Carnelian Bay)
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a stone fireplace, a large window with a forest view, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a floor lamp. - Waterman's Retreat - Easy 2 Block Walk to the Beach (Carnelian Bay)
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with surfboards and paddles, and a view of the outdoors. - Waterman's Retreat - Easy 2 Block Walk to the Beach (Carnelian Bay)
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a fireplace, a TV, and a staircase. - Waterman's Retreat - Easy 2 Block Walk to the Beach (Carnelian Bay)
At Waterman's Retreat - Easy 2 Block Walk to the Beach, you can look forward to laundry facilities, a sauna and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Waterman's Retreat - Easy 2 Block Walk to the Beach

  • ​​​​​​​Waterman's Retreat is a bright, end-unit condo in Carnelian Bay offering the best of Lake Tahoe in every season. Just a short walk to the dog-friendly beach at Waterman's Landing, Gar Woods Grill & Pier, The Old Post Office Café, Magic Carpet mini golf, and more, it's perfectly positioned for both lake and local living. Inside, updated furnishings and three levels of living space provide comfort and flexibility for groups.

    This retreat blends convenience, recreation, and relaxation year-round. In the winter, the condo is centrally located between Northstar California Resort and Palisades Tahoe, and in the spring and fall guests can access both the lake and the forest without driving. The condo is also conveniently located close to the Carnelian Woods HOA clubhouse with a community pool, and common areas with hot tubs, sauna facilities, and bocce and tennis courts.

    For weddings and family reunion groups, this pet friendly rental condo is about 5 houses away from the Firefly Holiday Cabin and is only 7 and 8 properties away from the Welch Holiday Cabin and Sierra Willow Cabin.

    All holiday rental properties are fully equipped with free high speed wireless internet, linens, bath towels (equal to the maximum occupancy of the house), pots/pans, dishes, microwave, coffee pot, blender, toaster, TV/TV's with streaming services, washing machine & dryer and barbecue (many are only usable in the summer). The house will also provide a starter set of toilet paper, soap, and paper towels.

    Amenities:

    Gas Fireplace
    Good Southern Exposure Sun
    Access to HOA hot tub and clubhouse - hours are varied and closures are possible, refer to the above HOA link for the latest information.
    Dog Friendly Condo (dogs stay for free)
    Walk to Watermans Landing & Carnelian Bay
    Easy Access to National Forest
    Extra Loft Space to Spread Out a Group
    Electric BBQ (summer only)
    All the homes have high speed wireless internet
    Washing machine & Dryer
    1860 Square Feet

    Bedding Configuration:

    1 King (main level)
    1 Queen (downstairs bedroom + TV)
    1 Queen (downstairs bedroom)
    2 Twins (downstairs bedroom)
    1 Twin (upstairs loft + TV)

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About the area

Located in Carnelian Woods, a neighbourhood in Carnelian Bay, this condo is in the mountains and on a lake. Northstar California Resort and Palisades Tahoe are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park and Sand Harbor. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Incline Village Tennis Center or Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating. Visit our Carnelian Bay travel guide
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Carnelian Bay, CA

What's nearby

  • A beach with clear water, waves, and mountains in the background.
    Agate Bay
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A multi-story building with a ski lodge in the background.
    Northstar California Resort
    20 min drive - 21.1 km
  • A clear lake surrounded by rocks and trees, with mountains in the background.
    Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park
    21 min drive - 19.7 km
  • A snow-covered building with a sign reading "The Village at Squaw Valley."
    Palisades Tahoe
    29 min drive - 27.8 km
  • beach near Carnelian Woods
    10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station
    33 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gar Woods Grill & Pier
    10 min walk
  • Whitecaps Pizza
    7 min drive
  • The Grid Bar & Grill
    7 min drive
  • La Mexicana Meat Market & Taqueria
    8 min drive
  • Jason's Beachside Grille
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterman's Retreat - Easy 2 Block Walk to the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Waterman's Retreat - Easy 2 Block Walk to the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Waterman's Retreat - Easy 2 Block Walk to the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterman's Retreat - Easy 2 Block Walk to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterman's Retreat - Easy 2 Block Walk to the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterman's Retreat - Easy 2 Block Walk to the Beach located?

Located in Carnelian Woods, this condo building is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Agate Bay and within 3 miles (5 km) of Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area and Moon Dunes Beach. Brockway Summit is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Waterman's Retreat - Easy 2 Block Walk to the Beach Reviews

7.4

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as advertised and we had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

A Vacation turned into a Bat-cation

This stay ended in a truly disturbing and stressful way. On our last night at the property, we noticed multiple live bats flying inside the home, including in bedrooms, the kitchen, and dining room areas. We also discovered bat droppings (guano) on the walls and near the kitchen. This wasn’t just unsettling, it raised serious health and safety concerns, especially with our young children in the home and the real risk of rabies exposure. When we called the host’s emergency line, the person who answered was dismissive and skeptical, and didn’t seem to take our concerns seriously. Instead of offering help or guidance, he asked us to take pictures and videos as evidence, all while our children were terrified and we were trying to find a way to keep everyone safe. We didn’t feel supported in what was clearly a health hazard and an emergency. A day later, we received a message from someone named Becky, who apologized but said that “animal encounters may happen in the forest.” While we understand that wildlife can be present in outdoor areas, this was completely unacceptable inside a residential living space. The only wildlife related warning we were given before arrival was about bears, with instructions not to leave trash outside or in our vehicle. There was no mention whatsoever of bats inside the home or any prior infestations. VRBO’s customer service was also extremely difficult to reach. Until the home is professionally and and thoroughly cleaned, I strongly advise STAY AWAY
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025