Like all short term rentals, we were forced to shut our doors to abide by the Governor’s Shelter in Place order, but we are REALLY looking forward to summer and autumn on the summit. We have made a number of changes for your health, safety, and confidence, including:
-no more back-to-back reservations...so at least 30 hours between guests;
-we are significantly upgrading the work of an already outstanding cleaning crew to include sanitizing and disinfecting all touch surfaces—counters, handles, switches, controls;
-at least for a while, we’re putting away decorative extra pillows and throws.
-all comforter covers and even mattress pads (along with normal sheets and pillowcases) will be washed after every guest.
Make reservations now, while prime weeks are still available.
Serene Lakes remains the best kept secret in the Tahoe National Forest. While Truckee and Tahoe are crawling with people, our little community serves as a quiet, peaceful, safe get away. Tucked behind Soda Springs in a surprisingly level little hollow surrounding two natural, clear, clean spring-fed lakes, we are a perfect family retreat. Enjoy walks or ride bikes on paved streets through the neighborhoods. The Lodge stocks four adult sized bikes for guest use! Miles of biking and hiking trails, mapped and well-marked by Royal Gorge XC, surround us. The dirt roads and trails that extend beyond Serene invite you to explore numerous small remote mountain lakes above 7000 feet. The Pacific Crest Trail crosses the valley nearby. Lodge guests enjoy the uncrowded home owners beach at Serena Lake, just down the hill. It is all sand and offers numerous picnic tables, grass area, bbqs, and a sand volleyball court. The Lodge kayak is there, waiting for you. Guests will find kayak paddles and seats, several sizes of life jackets, a half-dome quick set-up shade tent, in the Lodge garage. The swim area is roped off, and has an inviting sun/diving platform calling you. It’s like turning back the clock...
Inside The Lodge, a well-equipped kitchen provides new plates, cups, and glasses; a new 8 qt. Instapot; new coffee maker; new toaster; new nonstick pots and pans; a new electric Je
air range; and new microwave.
The Lodge has two masters with new king mattresses, each with auto head lift features. Snuggle into new hypo-allergic Primaloft comforters. The kids will enjoy their bunks with the same Primaloft comforters. There is a bathroom with shower on the main floor, serving one king master. Another full bath with tub and shower is on the third floor serving the bunk room and upper master, which offers its own small private covered deck.
A new 55” 4K internet streaming TV can be enjoyed relaxing on the new front room furnishings. Hulu and Netflix provide lots of options, and Hulu Live provides access to live sports, news, and broadcast networks. WiFi internet is accessible throughout the lodge for all guest devices.
Full-sized washer/dryer is also downstairs, with a third shower and third water closet next to what we are calling a “bonus room” with a queen hide-a-bed and loads of board games and puzzles for the kids. We have also stocked a new horse shoe set, volleyball, and new bocce balls for the SLPOA beach. We have a new corn hole game for the Lodge deck. Little kids and big kids love the foosball table in the entry room. Bring your own bikes (especially little kid bikes 22” or smaller) or use any of the four adult bikes we keep in the garage.
Start each morning out on the front deck with coffee, or up on the smaller “Juliet deck” in the tree tops, off the upper King bedroom.
During quiet evenings, roast marshmallows, and enjoy a beverage seated around a fire pit on the largest covered deck in Serene Lakes. Comfortably BBQ on a new Weber on the covered side deck. We’ve got an outside table on the front deck large enough to seat everybody.
Great restaurants, watering holes, and shopping await in Truckee, just 15 minutes down the hill. Check out the Do
er Party Museum just below us at the end of Do
er Lake.
For summer/fall we are amending our cancellation/refund policies to provide full refunds a) for reservations unable to be fulfilled due to any STR county closure orders, or b) if anyone in your visiting party is unfortunate to come down with Coronavirus.
As of June 12 WE ARE OPEN! Come on up—-relax at little. Play a little. You deserve it.
Beach essentials, Dryer, Essentials, Indoor fireplace, Heating, Hot water, Iron, Laptop-friendly workspace, TV, Washer, Wifi
Bathtub, Children’s books and toys, Fireplace guards, High chair, Outlet covers, Room-darkening shades, Stair gates
Free parking on premises, Free street parking
Coffee maker, Cooking basics, Dishes and silverware, Dishwasher, Kitchen, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Stove
Lockbox, Private entrance
Bed linens, Extra pillows and blankets, Hair dryer, Hangers, Shampoo
BBQ grill, Patio or balcony
Lake access
Fire extinguisher, Carbon monoxide alarm, Smoke alarm, First aid kit
Air conditioning