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Emerald Bay Gateway

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A living room with a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with a view of a house and trees. - Emerald Bay Gateway (South lake Tahoe)
A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a window with a view of trees. - Emerald Bay Gateway (South lake Tahoe)
A dining area with a wooden table and cushioned chairs, a large window with a view of a forest and a cabin, and a framed painting on the wall. - Emerald Bay Gateway (South lake Tahoe)
A two-story wooden building with balconies, labeled "St. Francis of the Woods Condominium." - Emerald Bay Gateway (South lake Tahoe)
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a framed picture of a cable car on Lake Tahoe, and a wooden cabinet. - Emerald Bay Gateway (South lake Tahoe)
Emerald Bay Gateway provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a hot tub. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

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Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 245 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry room
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

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About this property

Emerald Bay Gateway

  • Ground-Floor Tahoe Lodge by Forest Trails

    Welcome to Emerald Bay Gateway, a quiet ground-floor lodge next to the forest, with hiking and biking trails right outside the door. Miles of recreation trails across US Forest land lead toward Lake Tahoe, Camp Richardson and Fallen Leaf Lake, while popular dining and shopping are just a few short minutes away.

    The lodge offers plenty of outdoor space along with a large living room, efficient kitchen and an ensuite. Best of all—no stairs! The kitchen features granite counters, a gas cooktop and views of the common grounds. Step through the slider onto the private covered patio overlooking the pool area and forest.

    Your furry friends are welcome for an additional $35 per day, per pet, with a maximum of 2 pets and a 60 lb limit. Please contact us prior to booking to ensure availability. With consideration for future guests and those with allergies, we ask that pets do NOT get on any of the furniture including the beds.

    We feel that transparency is very important and want to give you an accurate picture of your stay. Many of these factors are out of our control, so we ask for your understanding when reviewing the property. We are here to make your stay as comfortable as possible, so if there is anything we can do during your stay, you just let us know.

    We look forward to hosting you at the Emerald Bay Gateway!

    Please Note: In lieu of security deposits and booking fees, each LoveRentals booking includes LoveRentals Protect, a limited property protection plan, to provide peace of mind to both our guests and homeowners. The fee for LoveRentals Protect is applied to each booking and covers up to $10,000.00 in contents damage protection and up to $1,000,000.00 in real property protection. Exceptions include but are not limited to cancellations, intentional acts, negligent conduct, and pet damage. Inquire for more information.

    The LoveRentals portfolio is comprised of curated, professionally managed vacation rental homes around the world. We only select professional property managers that meet our high standards. Book with peace of mind knowing that you will have the very best vacation.

    LoveRentals - Find Your Bliss.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 480 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Pets

Pets are 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Gardner Mountain, a neighbourhood in South Lake Tahoe, this condo is in the mountains. Heavenly Gondola and Heavenly Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Emerald Bay State Park and Lakeside Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena or Tahoe Blue Event Center. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. Visit our South Lake Tahoe travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A wooden boardwalk over a stream in a forested area with tall trees and a clear blue sky.
    Taylor Creek Visitor Center
    5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • A clear turquoise sea with a sandy beach and distant mountains.
    Pope Beach
    5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • The Hangar
    4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Valhalla at Lake Tahoe
    4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Mt. Tallac Trail
    5 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Three Pines Coffee Co.
    7 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    5 min drive
  • Jalapeños Taqueria
    7 min walk
  • Cascade Kitchens
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Emerald Bay Gateway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Emerald Bay Gateway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Emerald Bay Gateway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Emerald Bay Gateway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Emerald Bay Gateway located?

Located in Gardner Mountain, this condo building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Pope Beach, Barton Memorial Hospital and Valhalla at Lake Tahoe. The Hangar and Magic Carpet Golf are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Emerald Bay Gateway Reviews

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7.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we needed

Great lcoation. Good size unit with all the amenities. Great stay and prefect for what we needed.
Stayed 35 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Location is amazing with easy access to SLT and the lake. Wonderful trails through the trees just next to the complex. Pool was great! Unit was clean and exactly as advertised.
Stayed 44 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
the space worked okay for our stay. there were definitely some things that we weren’t expecting that weren’t great. it was hot and there was no a/c or any fans at all. no window in the bedroom to cool down at night, which made sleeping a bit uncomfortable. the bed is a full size which was tight for 2 adults. you have to turn sideways to move between the shin buster bed frame and the wall to get to the bathroom. the keyless entry was easy to get into but a little hard to figure out how to lock when leaving. we were sent the incorrect wifi password which my spouse needed for work, however the host sorted that out for us quickly. we were informed a day or 2 before our stay that the pool and spa at the complex would not be available so that was inconvenient as we choose this space thinking we would have that amenity. the walls were a little dirty (from previous pets) and some cobwebs present. i get that it’s high season in tahoe, but i would probably look for another option before staying here again. if these things wouldn’t bother you, it’s a great option. for the price i personally was hoping for a little better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The first issue was the electronic lock. It was very difficult to open. We finally had to call the property manager who admitted it was tricky and to keep figiting with it and eventually we got it to open. It was equally difficult to relock it upon leaving. We immediately found the unit to be very dirty, floor and nearly all horizontal surfaces. There were no amenities as are common at every other rental we have ever used. We finally found one soap dispenser under the kitchen sink which we used for the bathroom sink and the shower. The bedroom is tiny with the oversized wooden bedframe taking up most of the space. The bathroom is off the bedroom so you have to be very careful to not bang your toes or shins on the bedframe when squeezing up the side to get to it. And then there is the mattress which is only a double, not a queen or king. We found in the morning that the back sliding glass door could not even be locked and bears in Tahoe are very adept at opening unlocked doors. We left first thing in the morning and got a room at a local hotel for the remainder of our weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026