Description Creekside Ember: Tahoe City

A year-round creek runs along the back of this Tahoe City house, and on the wraparound timber deck you're right in the thick of it – tall Sierra pines overhead, hot tub ready, grill within reach for summer evenings. The two-way fireplace shared between the main suite and its en-suite bathroom is the kind of detail that earns its keep on a cold mountain night. Lake Tahoe's shoreline is a thirty-minute drive away if you're in the mood to explore.

Home truths:
* You'll need a car here. Parking for three cars is available – one in the garage and two on the driveway.
* If you're visiting in winter, be prepared for mountain driving conditions. Four-wheel drive or snow chains may be necessary to reach the home safely, even if it hasn't snowed recently.
* The barbecue on the upper deck is only available during the summer months.