Sunday, May 27, 2012

Residential Lot in Agate Bay For Sale

5669 Rhodesia Rd.
This spacious lot in Agate Bay is a unique opportunity in north Lake Tahoe because you can easily walk to both the forest and to the lake. The parcel is has a good building allowance and is located on a quiet street and features great cedar and pine trees. The neighborhood is conveniently accessible to Kings Beach and Tahoe City and is within walking distance of Carnelian Bay.

The lot is 12,460 square feet or .287 of an acre.  The coverage allowance or footprint available of the property is 23% of the total square footage.  The property is listed for $198,500 and contact Brett Williams for more information at 530-546-4256 or brett@agatebay.com

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

New Kingswood Village Condo Listing

This three bedroom/two bath plus loft Kingswood Village Condo has been nicely remodeled including kitchen, baths, and flooring. The condo features vaulted ceilings, granite counter tops, wood burning fireplace, and is an end unit for additional privacy and sun exposure. 

Summer enthusiasts will appreciate being only 1 mile to Lake Tahoe and Kings Beach, close by hiking and biking trails including the Tahoe Rim Trail, and having access to the wonderful pool & tennis facilities on-site. 

The winter person will enjoy being near Northstar (only 5 miles away), along with convenient snowshoe, snowmobile, and cross country skiing opportunities. Listed for $348,500.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Opening Day at the Lake


West Shore Association presents Opening Day at the Lake Memorial Day 05/25-28, 2012.


Friday, 05/25:  8:00 AM West Shore Clean Up Day.  Meet at Homewood Mountain Resort
                             North Lodge for assignments and collection materials.  Continental breakfast                                 provided by Tahoe House Bakery  

                            11 AM Gatekeepers Museum open for the Season: gateway to the Magical West 
                            Shore

                            11 AM - 5 PM Captain Kirby's Boat Sales Homewood Marina ( Event daily 
                            05/25-28) Unveiling new 2012 Chris Crafts; refreshments; give aways!
                        
                            11:30 AM Sunnyside Restaurant 25th Annual Deck Opening: Celebrate!
                            Live music with Ike and Martin, silent auction, and 
                            more!  

                           12:00 PM Bridgetender Restaurant's riverside patio opens for the season.
                           Celebrating 35 years at Fanny Bridge!   

                            4:00 PM Chambers Landing Bar & Grill, Homewood
                           Opening Party! Chambers Punch specials.

Saturday, 05/26: 10:00 AM Sugar Pine Point Hellman-Ehrman Mansion and Emerald Bay  
                            Vikingsholm open for the Season.
                            Meeks Bay to Emerald Bay scenic parks and attractions.  Ed 
                            Z'berg State Park
         
                            12 PM: West Shore Cafe lakeside dining opens for the season; Homewood
                             Live Music 2 - 5.

                           12 PM - 5 PM Home Improvement & Contractor's Fair @ Granlibakken
                            725 Granlibakken Road at Convention Center

                           5:00 PM Swiss Lakewood Restaurant, Homewood
                           Open for cocktails and specialty cuisine; a Homewood landmark for 45 plus 
                            years!

Sunday, 05/27   10:00 AM - 5 PM Tahoe Maritime Museum, Homewood opens for the season
                           "Tahoe Twenties" opening exhibit; family fun and activities for all ages! 
                           

Monday, 05/28   8 AM - 2 PM Mike Brown Memorial Splash In!
                           Vintage and modern seaplanes land at Obexer's Marina, Homewood
                            
                           8 AM - 10 AM Breakfast available for purchase at Obexer's General      
                           Store/Deli                        
                           
                          11 AM - 3 PM Obexer's General Store Bar-B-Q   
 
                          9 AM - 5 PM Open House Rideout Community Center Complimentary "Try Out 
                          Rideout" 740 Timberland Lane 

        

 

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Adventure Sports Week (June 15-24, 2012)



Escape the daily grind this June 15th through the 24th in one of the world’s top outdoor playgrounds. Adventure Sports Week Tahoe was created for those who appreciate clean air, clear water, scenic single track, and an elevated heart rate. This isn't just for adrenaline junky but there are a lot of recreation and family events as well.

Come challenge yourself during the day in one of the many competitive events including trail running, mountain biking, triathlon, stand up paddle boarding, and swimming. There are less strenuous activities including Disc golf tournament and classic car stroll.  Then relax in the evening while exploring North Lake Tahoe’s communities and mountain villages. Catch a free live concert by the lake, one of the great festivals, or bring the whole family out for a movie on the beach.

Adventure Sports Week Tahoe is a 10 day event featuring human powered sports, music, film, and fun for all.  Come join us and celebrate our adventure lifestyle here in the heart of the Sierra.
Trail Running, Triathlon, Mountain Biking, Standup Paddle Boarding and other competitive events to choose from.  Concerts, film, clinics, gear demos, and more. These ten days in June have events for everyone. Come challenge yourself during the day in one of the many competitive events, and relax during the afternoon with the Summer Concerts at Commons Beach or the Tahoe City Wine Walk. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to visit Lake Tahoe.

See the complete schedule and find great lodging specials.

Monday, May 7, 2012

Property of the Month - May

The Marques dog friendly vacation rental is the Property of the Month for May. The home features 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and has been nicely remodeled with new carpet, tile floors, bathrooms, gas fireplace, couches and other furniture appointments (imported French pine furniture). The large master bedroom has a small patio, bathroom, and a small office area. The downstairs is where the living room, kitchen and dining room are located and they are all open to one another for easy conversations. Located upstairs there are two spacious bedrooms and one bath. The garage has a ping pong table for at home activities. The home is centrally located between Kings Beach and Tahoe City on the north shore of Tahoe.  In the summer, the house is within walking distance of the Agate Bay Pool and Tahoe Rim Trail and is roughly 1 mile away from a dog friendly beach, Gar Woods Restaurant, Carnelian Bay. 

The rate for the month of May is only $190 per night plus tax and cleaning. Guests can get more Tahoe Dog Friendly Information along with Event and Beach Information.

Sunday, April 29, 2012

New Agate Bay Real Estate Listing



This 4 bedroom/2.5 bath home is located in Agate Bay within easy walking distance to Patton Beach in Carnelian Bay on North Shore Lake Tahoe, California. There are great nearby hiking and biking trails including the Tahoe Rim Trail, a dog friendly beach (Patton Beach), Gar Woods Restaurant. Many world-class ski resorts are nearby, including Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, and Northstar to enjoy winter fun.

The home features vaulted ceilings with skylights for a nice, bright feeling in the open living room/dining room with an additional cozy family room.  The interior design is traditional hand-hewn "Old Tahoe" pickwick knotty pine.  The hand-hewn walnut hardwood floors are accented by native slate floors in the entry and dining room.  The floor to ceiling stone hearth is made of local Tahoe stone.  The many custom light fixtures reflect the Sierra with acorns, pinecones and and soft alabaster.

The custom pinewood kitchen has granite counter-tops with a commercial range built for a professional chef.  The kitchen cabinetry has hand-forged wrought iron strap hinges and draw pulls. The upstairs has the Master Suite with the charming pewter remote-controlled gas stove with Victorian-era antique walnut surround and matching dresser with a roomy walk in closet. Each unique and spacious bedroom is accented with knotty pine. There is a built-in desk in one bedroom, another has a walk-in closet with windows on two walls for a bright, airy feel, and another has an additional linen closet.  The wide hallway has a built-in lighted book case.

There is a newly installed heating system, hot water heater, washer and dryer in the separate laundry room. The large secluded back deck is adjacent to a vacant lot for added privacy. There is a rock-lined fire pit for summer evening marshmallow roasts. The natural landscaping is nearly maintenance-free. The driveway snow removal is easily contracted out and the street is priority-cleared by Placer County for easy access. The level entrance walkway is covered and there is an attached two-car garage for easy wintertime access. This is a great primary home consideration or a second home opportunity. Listed for $749,000Find additional information on Agate Bay real estate listings.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Property of the Month for April


The Balla vacation rental with hot tub has been discounted $50 off the low season nightly rate so guests can stay in the home during the month of April for $200 versus $250.

The mountain styled three bedrooms/two baths and a loft and can accommodate up to 8 people. The rental home has recently been remodeled including the kitchen, bathrooms, decks, cedar siding, and more. It has two new redwood decks including one with a new hot tub and one with nice patio furniture (summer). The kitchen, living room, and dining room are open to one another with vaulted ceilings and rock fireplace for a spacious feeling. The loft area provides some additional space as a separate living area.

In the winter, the home is centrally located to Northstar, Alpine Meadows, Diamond Peak and Squaw Valley. Our office also sells discount lift tickets for all of these ski areas.

Guests can view a virtual tour, availability calendar, and book the home on-line.