Thursday, May 31, 2012

Kingswood Estates 3 Bedroom Home (Backs to Forest)

Kingswood Estates 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath
Located in Kingswood Estates on a quiet cul-de-sac street and backing to forest service land, this 3 bedroom/2.5 bath offers wonderful seclusion. The home features 2400 square feet of living space, attached two car garage, extra family room to accommodate different activities at the same time, along with newer improvements including a kitchen remodel, dual pane windows, composition roof, gas fireplace and pellet stove. 

In the winter, cross country ski or snowshoe right out your back door while still being close to Northstar (6 miles). For summer, the house is only 1 mile from Kings Beach, other beaches including the North Tahoe Beach Center, and other great summer activities. 

The property is listed for $474,000.

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.