Parkin's Dollar Point Rustic Retreat

Experience authentic Tahoe charm in this spacious 4-bedroom retreat located in the prestigious Dollar Point community. >
Boasting filtered lake views from nearly every window, this home features an expansive, sun-drenched deck perfect for morning coffee or evening BBQs. The interior offers two distinct living areas separated by a dramatic stone fireplace—ideal for families who want a bit of extra space to spread out. The fully equipped kitchen and large dining table make group meals a breeze.

The Layout:

Top Floor: Primary suite with Queen bed and full bath.

Lower Level: Two guest rooms with Queen beds, plus a third guest room with a trundle bed and a dedicated workspace.

The Location: A short drive to Tahoe City’s dining and shopping, and perfectly positioned for skiers heading to Palisades Tahoe or Homewood.

Pet-Friendly: We are happy to welcome your furry friends! This home is pet-friendly, so feel free to bring your dog along for your Tahoe adventure.

Please Note: This is a classic, older Tahoe home featuring rustic decor and taxidermy. In keeping with the mountain setting, guests should be comfortable with the home's authentic character. HOA amenities (pool/beach) are strictly reserved for stays of 31+ nights per local regulations. No A/C (standard for Tahoe).

For your convenience, this home includes a fully equipped kitchen, high-speed Wi-Fi, and an in-unit washer and dryer. We provide all linens and bath towels; most rentals have beach towels for your trips to the lake. Please note that while Tahoe’s mountain breeze and provided fans keep the home comfortable, there is no central A/C. To protect local wildlife, we do not stock pantry staples. Please also be aware that the deck and BBQ may be unavailable during the late fall, winter and early spring months due to snow.

STR Permit # 6248

MAX OCCUPANCY: 8
MAX VEHICLES: 4

https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/58384/Placer-Good-Neighbor-Flyer-031122

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Prefect throwback Tahoe Cabin

  Stayed 2 days ending in August, 2026

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  Fritz R from West Sacramento, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Very easy process and perfect stay with the family. Great location if you plan on bringing your boat. Only minutes from the boat launch.

  • Manager Responded on 8/29/2026

    Hi Fritz, thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled your family had a perfect stay and that you enjoyed the convenient location near the boat launch. We'd love to host you again!

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• Great house in great location

  Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2026

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  a guest from LOS GATOS recommends this vacation rental

  Great big bright house with good deck. Location to downtown and local trails is great. Will definitely come back, thanks.

  • Manager Responded on 7/23/2026

    Thank you for the 5-star review! We're so happy you enjoyed the bright space, deck, and great location near downtown and trails. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back soon!

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• Great place

  Stayed 2 days ending in June, 2026

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  Devin C from Huntersville, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Great location. Everything had an old Tahoe vibe. Great place!!

  • Manager Responded on 8/29/2026

    Hi Devin, thank you for the wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled that you loved the great location and the classic Tahoe vibe. We hope to welcome you back to the Rustic Retreat again soon!

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• Nice location

  Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2026

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  a guest from Reno, NV recommends this vacation rental

  As the description states, it is rustic, but the layout was great for traveling with our adult children. The beds were comfortable and it was nice to relax on the deck with a view of the lake. It was a great location for walking down to Skylandia Park and to the Dollar Creek Trailhead.

  • Manager Responded on 8/29/2026

    Thank you for the 5-star review! We're so glad the cabin's layout worked out perfectly for your family and that you enjoyed the comfortable beds, deck views, and easy access to Skylandia Park and the nearby trails. We'd love to host you again for another Lake Tahoe getaway!

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• Birthday stay

  Stayed 2 days ending in January, 2026

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  David M from richmond, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We stayed for two nights for my son's birthday and had a fantastic time. The two living rooms was great so the kids could watch their movie and the grown ups theirs.

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• Great Space from the 1980s

  Stayed 5 days ending in January, 2026

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  Mike B from Oceanside, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We stayed here with our family for a ski vacation. Loved the layout of the cabin and the location. It is dated, but clean and one bed was broke in the master suite the we had to put a piece of wood under to hold up. The views are great, we really liked the place, but it could use some updating. The sauna was really great. We would stay here again, but keep in mind it is rustic and has some 1980s charm.

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• comfy mid-century modern cabin

  Stayed 3 days ending in March, 2025

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  Karen A from San Francisco, CA recommends this vacation rental

  beautiful home that has has a great location. lovely original architectural details. well equipt for cooking

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• Very cozy cabin

  Stayed 5 days ending in January, 2025

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  Joseph F from San Diego, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Very specious but cozy cabin with great amenities. Sleep areas were perfect. Just a couple things, there were no paper towels. Also, the sauna wouldn’t get hot enough to utilize. Other than that things were great!

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• Wonderful Cabin

  Stayed 2 days ending in January, 2025

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  SHARI F from Sebastopol, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The house was lovely and there is a beautiful view of the lake and mountains.

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• Tahoe City Treasure

  Stayed 5 days ending in October, 2024

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  Mike W from Sacramento, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The house is in a convenient location just 7-10 minutes from the business district. It's a good size, and has a nice view of the water from the living spaces. The kitchen had everything we needed as far as cooking and dining. For the cost, it's a good deal and I would stay again. My only suggestion is to bring your own pillows. I like to have a minimum of two, and those provided weren't in good shape.

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• Wonderful family experience

  Stayed 2 days ending in July, 2024

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  a guest from Plumas Lake, CA recommends this vacation rental

  This was our first Air B and B experience and I greatly appreciated the communication. Leah was very helpful and a please to speak with about details as well as being very welcoming. The home was cozy, comfortable, and spacious. We had enough bedrooms and everything was clean ans in order. Thank you!

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• Being in our 70's & 80's not recommended for the amount of stairs

  Stayed 6 days ending in May, 2024

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  Bob F from SACRAMENTO, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The beds were extremely uncomfortable. We finally ended up sleeping in separate beds.

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• Tahoe Ski Race condo

  Stayed 5 days ending in April, 2024

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  kevin p from KAMAS, UT recommends this vacation rental

  The house fit our needs and was close enough to Squaw Valley for the race. House and furnishings much older than expected and the animal heads on the walls were disturbing, you should consider taking them down and maybe upgrading the carpet and the TV by fireplace. Also check carpet around showers, looks like there could be mold around the edges under. Loved access to fireplace & firewood - awesome. Consider relocating grill to the deck.

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• Retro Deco and Spotless

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2024

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  Nicole M from Anaheim, CA recommends this vacation rental

  WE really enjoyed our stay. The cabin was well equipped with kitchen, linens etc. LOVED the sauna and especially loved the retro decos. Great neighborhood to take walks down to the lake!! Only complaint was the master bed. Not very comfy. Other beds were great!!!

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• Rustic cabin

  Stayed 3 days ending in August, 2023

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  a guest from Paradise, CA recommends this vacation rental

  I like the house .if you like rustic this is the place plenty of space for the family

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• Would recommend

  Stayed 2 days ending in June, 2023

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  a guest from Boise, ID recommends this vacation rental

  The house was a great fit for us. Dated but all that is coming back. We have an elderly man with us and the stairs up we’re a like rocky (no pun intended) for him to get up. Needed a hand rail or just normal stairs. The house was comfortable and spacious for the 5 of us. It was very nice to view the lake while eating and relaxing on the deck.
  

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• Tahoe City vacation

  Stayed 2 days ending in June, 2023

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  a guest from San Jose, CA recommends this vacation rental

  visiting friends from out of state wanted to go to Tahoe. Found Parkin's Rustic Cabin online and we all said "YES"!!!

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• Dirty and dusty

  Stayed 2 days ending in January, 2023

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  Danielle R from Cotati, CA does not recommend this vacation rental.

  This vacation rents was in a great location, but needs serious help. As some other reviews mention there is carpet everywhere even around the toilets. The carpet seems original because you can feel the grease radiating from the floor. There was popcorn and garbage all over the couch and living room floor when we arrived. I brought my 6 month old with us and I couldn’t even set her down anywhere the entire stay because the entire cabin was dirty. Dishes in the drawers and cabinets were put away dirty, there were no hand towels in the entire cabin. Wo youd wash your hands and have no where to dry them. Old food in the fridge and cabinets.

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• Better advertised as very dated , not so rustic

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2022

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  Susan H from Reno, NV does not recommend this vacation rental.

  While the house itself is certainly rustic , it borders on way too outdated , thought I was in the Brady bunch house . There were no kitchen towels , we had to buy toilet paper too . I think the most important facts are old family photos and dead animal heads should probably go , as well as giant , dust fake flower baskets . The cupboards had some oil spill that got on everything we put up there . I’m sorry this is such a negative review , some of the good points were a beautiful peek at the lake and we really enjoyed the fireplace . I think with a thorough cleaning and removing personal 80’s photos it would greatly improve !

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• Lovely vacation at the Parkin Cabin

  Stayed 4 days ending in August, 2022

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  Kathleen M from Kensington, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed our stay and would choose this cabin again. There are some items that need repair though including the lower oven and upper left burner on the stove. Excellent location and nice layout of cabin. Family had a great time together.

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• 1982 time machine - no access to dollar point beach.

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2022

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  Todd H from Novato, CA does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Decent value, but no modern updates to this home
  Whatsoever. Everything sort of works. Sink plugged up 2-3 times
  Frankly would not rent again. Nothing personal -
  Just realized I got what I paid for. No bargain here.
  Good home. Professional Company. No access to dollar point beach. HOA rules

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• Perfect Summer Getaway

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2022

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  a guest from Sebastopol, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Super cozy house! As detailed in other reviews, don't expect a modern interior with cutting edge amenities. In fact, there's an intercom system in every room that is definitely antique from the 60s or 70s - and it still works!
  
  Deck was an incredible place to lounge in the evenings and stargaze. Love the quiet neighborhood (we could hear the occasional partying at other places) and the proximity to the lake. Not really a recommended walk though. Getting there isn't bad, it's downhill. It's the walk back that might take a while. There's a nearby bakery that is wonderful and the ride to Tahoe City is super easy. There's even a 7-11 around the corner for stuff like contact lens solution (my sister forgot hers).
  
  One thing I should mention though is that we had my 87 year old Mom with us and the stairs were a challenge. I don't recommend the house for anyone that might have physical challenges.
  
  Also, one evening we watched a bear walk up to the bear box and open it up. It was shut and closed, I don't know how the bear did it. Luckily, we didn't have any garbage in there, but it happened.
  
  Overall, I would definitely go back. It was a comfy place and I had a great time there with my family.

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• Great views and location

  Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2022

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  Andrew W from Davis, CA recommends this vacation rental

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• Spacious Dog Friendly Home

  Stayed 5 days ending in August, 2020

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  Amy s from Belmont, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We loved our stay at Parkin's Dollar Point cabin. The home was extremely spacious and while not updated in any way, was perfect for a family with dogs, such as ours. It's a quick walk down to the beach on a summer day and also excellent driving location to Tahoe City and Tahoe Vista. The large deck was nice for cooling off at night with a bbq'ed dinner. Can't wait to go back soon : )

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• Parkin House 8/11-8/18

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2019

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  a guest from Santa Rosa, CA does not recommend this vacation rental.

  We have been renting this property for more than 20 years so we know and love the "rustic"ness. It is always a little unclear what it comes with but we always end up buying TP, soap, dishwashing soap and other essentials. Dollar Point Home Owners Association added a very annoying feature this year with their amenities "wristbands" which daily you have to go get and wear in order to use the pool, lake tennis courts, etc. Really?, a high end resort where you have to where a fluorescent green wristband all day? Hope they come up with a better system next year. We didn't have to pay for these because we made our reservations before the policy was instituted, however, next year if they keep the same system ($10/person/day) this will add for our family and additional $300-400 to the rental which may cause us to try a different development. All in all we had a great time as always.

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• Disappointing...

  Stayed 2 days ending in August, 2019

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  Sheila H from Moraga, CA does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Tahoe is beautiful and this home has a nice deck with a partial view of the lake -- which we enjoyed. Good location and kitchen stocked with necessary utensils. However, house is not updated. Living room has old, stained chair & curtains labeled with PostIt stating they don't work. Bathrooms have old carpeting, toilet paper in tissue box rather than facial tissues, no bath mat, only enough hot water for two showers. Some might find the huge mounted animal heads off-putting. Not great for those seeking a nice, clean, updated, well-maintained place to stay.

  • Manager Responded on 8/15/2019

    The house is pictured and described exactly as it is, there is no inference that is has any updates. It is an old house with lots of space and a lake view and is priced to reflect this. It is a rustic Tahoe cabin. It is clean and comfortable.

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• Parkins Dollar Point House

  Stayed 9 days ending in August, 2019

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  a guest from San Mateo, CA recommends this vacation rental

  This home worked well for our group. Convenient and safe location.

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• Parkin's Dollar Point - Beautiful and Comfortable

  Stayed 5 days ending in March, 2019

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  MICHAEL R from LITCHFIELD, CT recommends this vacation rental

  Our second stay at this house was just as good as the first. Beds are super comfortable,it's large and has a nice layout. Master BR on main floor, 3 BRs and Bath below. VERY quiet and peaceful. Winter view of the glistening lake. Close drive to Squaw where we skied, but not as remote. Great location to get to restaurants in Tahoe City and Incline Village, as well as points south.

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• July 2018 Parkin House

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2018

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  a guest from Santa Rosa, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We have been renting the Parkin House for 20 years and the only complaint is that it oftentimes is not equipped with even the basics. Kitchen garbage bags, toilet paper and dish soap had to be purchased on the first day. Also, the garbage was completely full from the week previous and not picked up till Thursday of our week. All else was great, classic Tahoe!

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• 8 nnight stay

  Stayed 8 days ending in July, 2012

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  a guest from San Anselmo, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Convenient location in Dollar Point. Queen bed small for 2 people, 8 nights. Disturbing elk head in bedroom.

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• Parkin's Dollar Point Lakeview Home

  Stayed 4 days ending in December, 2011

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  a guest from Los Gatos, ca recommends this vacation rental

  This is a perfect location with filtered views of the lake. The home itself is very dated and in need of some TLC. Only one person could shower per couple of hours due to lack of hot water. We stayed 4 days yet charged for 5. Likely I won't be a return renter.

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• review

  Stayed 32 days ending in September, 2011

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  a guest from Falls Church, VA recommends this vacation rental

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• Pleased with Pakins

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2011

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  a guest from Sacramento, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Lisa, the property manager is fantastic.

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• after 11 years it gets even better our ratings would all be 5s

  Stayed 30 days ending in August, 2010

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  a guest from Falls Church, VA recommends this vacation rental

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2010

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  a guest from Sacramento, CA recommends this vacation rental

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 31 days ending in September, 2009

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  a guest from Falls Church, VA recommends this vacation rental

  GOODNESS....WHERE TO BEGIN. wE'VE ENJOYED THE PARKIN HOUSE FOR AT LEAST 10 YEARS' IT'S BECOME OUR SECOND HOME ==FOR WHICH WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL.

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• The beds were not comfortable, especially the ones in the downstairs.

  Stayed 4 days ending in September, 2008

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  Lynn S from Rockville Centre, New York does not recommend this vacation rental.

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• always a pleasure. thak you.

  Stayed 32 days ending in August, 2008

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  a guest from Falls Church, VA recommends this vacation rental

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• Great House

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2008

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  a guest from Alexandria, VA recommends this vacation rental

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• Woinderful for our family. Such a treat

  Stayed 31 days ending in September, 2007

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  a guest from Falls Church, VA recommends this vacation rental

  We so fond of the pARKIN HOUSE--AS WE HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE OF BEING THERE FOR AT LEAST 8 YEARS. Has aLWAYS BEEN OUR SPECIAL PLACE.

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• Great place......deck is the selling point.....everyting was a bit "tired" and the pull-out couch had long ago lost its ability to be a bed....

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2007

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  Yolanda N from Alameda, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Property was clean...location great....O'Neill managers were, as always wonderful...would definitely recommend property even with shortcomings

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