
Romantic Tahoe Getaway — Private Studio ½ Mile from Palisades Tahoe
A self-contained studio for two in Olympic Valley. Gas fireplace, heated bathroom floors, private deck with mountain views, and a full kitchen — the kind of place you actually want to come back to at the end of the day.
½ mile
to Palisades Tahoe
Sleeps 2
private studio
Gas fireplace
in the bedroom
4.93
rating · 85 reviews
Ski Palisades Tahoe, hike Olympic Valley, and come back to somewhere worth coming back to.
Olympic Valley puts you ½ mile from the base of one of the largest ski resorts in California in winter, and surrounded by hiking, mountain biking, and easy access to Lake Tahoe in summer. The studio is the base — private, fully self-contained, with its own separate entrance.
The gas fireplace in the sleeping area is simple — just on/off, no wood required. It puts out real heat and the kind of ambiance that makes a cold Tahoe night feel exactly right. The bathroom has heated tile floors, which sounds like a small thing until you step out of a bath onto them in January.

Great any time of year
Winter and summer both have something to offer — it just depends on what kind of trip you're after.
Winter — ski getaway
Palisades Tahoe is ½ mile away — one of the largest ski resorts in California. The free Mountaineer Shuttle picks up at the address during ski season, so you can ski all day and come back to a warm studio without dealing with parking. Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day weekend fill up fast.
Summer — anniversary, birthday
Summer in Olympic Valley is quieter and genuinely beautiful. Hiking and mountain biking start right outside the front door, Lake Tahoe is 20 minutes away, and the Village has outdoor events most weekends. The deck in the evenings with the Sierra pines is hard to beat.
The space

Private deck
Sierra pines and mountain views — your own outdoor space with no shared sightlines. Morning coffee or evening wine, no neighbors in view.

Full kitchen
Cook in instead of eating out every night. Full appliances, enough counter space to actually cook a real meal together. Better than room service.
Gas fireplace
In the sleeping area, simple on/off
Heated floors
Bathroom tile, warm underfoot
Full kitchen
Cook in, skip dining out nightly
Total privacy
Own entrance, no shared spaces
FAQ
Questions about the studio
What couples typically ask before booking.
Is the studio good for a couples trip?+
It's designed for two. One bedroom, one bathroom with heated tile floors and a full-size tub, a gas fireplace in the sleeping area, and a private deck. There's no shared common area with other guests — it's fully self-contained with its own front door. Most couples describe it as cozy without feeling cramped.
What makes it feel romantic vs. a standard hotel room?+
A few things a hotel room doesn't have: a gas fireplace you turn on from bed, heated tile floors you step onto after a bath, a private deck with mountain views, and a full kitchen so you can cook in instead of eating out every night. The space feels like a home, not a room.
Is it good for a winter trip — Valentine's Day, ski weekend?+
Winter is one of the best times. Palisades Tahoe is ½ mile away with the free Mountaineer Shuttle picking up at the address, so you can ski all day and come back to a warm studio with a fireplace. Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day weekend book early — reserve at least 6–8 weeks out.
What about a summer trip — anniversary, birthday?+
Summer works well too. The deck is great in the evenings, hiking and mountain biking are right outside, and Lake Tahoe is 20 minutes away. Olympic Valley has outdoor events most weekends in summer. It's quieter than winter, which some couples prefer.
Is there a soaking tub or spa features?+
The bathroom has a full-size tub with heated tile floors — not a jetted spa tub, but a proper deep bath on warm floors. After a day of skiing or hiking, it's genuinely one of the amenities guests mention most in reviews.
Can we book directly instead of through Airbnb or VRBO?+
Yes — you can book directly through our site at the same nightly rate and skip the platform service fee. There's a $150 cleaning fee regardless of length of stay. Direct bookings get the same hosts, same studio, just without the platform markup.
Direct date request
Request dates for the cabin or studio
Send dates directly to Nick and Tina, or use Airbnb or VRBO if you prefer platform checkout. Direct bookings save you on platform fees.
The Studio
Couples, solo travelers, remote work, and ski weekends for two.
Availability
The Studio calendar
Choose Cabin, Studio, or Both. The combined calendar blocks dates if either unit is already unavailable.
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Studio calendar feed is not fully configured yet; send a request to confirm exact dates.