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HAKUNA MATATA - sleeps 2 adults and 2 small children - NOT 4 adults

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Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, DVD player
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 464 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

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South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Lakeside Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Heavenly Gondola
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

HAKUNA MATATA - sleeps 2 adults and 2 small children - NOT 4 adults

Our little “Hakuna Matata” is a beautiful, cozy, private 1 bedroom mother-in-law unit.
Meaning of Hakuna Matata in Swahili is “NO WORRIES” - which is exactly what you will have “for the length of your stay”
The space
Hakuna Matata is attached to the main house (above the garage) , but is entirely private and locked off from the main house (where we live), it has it’s own separate entrance around the back of the house. There are stairs inside the unit going up to the 2nd level where you have your own bedroom, with a King bed and flat screen TV, separate living room, with a full size click clack futon, (which is ok for kids, but not suitable for adults), and a flat screen TV , a spa like bathroom (with oversized jetted spa/tub as well as a rain shower), and kitchenette that includes a microwave with grilling features, an induction hot plate, a fridge/freezer, toaster and a sink, a fully stocked coffee/tea bar, and an awesome private deck, that runs the length of the bedroom and living rooms, where you can just hang out. There is a gas bbq grill on the deck for your personal use, as well as an outdoor heater for the cooler evenings when you want to hang out on the deck and enjoy a sundowner.

Our unit is ideally suited for a couple or a couple with 2 small children. *** PLEASE NOTE, IT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR 4 ADULTS ***

During the Spring, Summer, and Fall, our backyard is for your use too (winter it is often under snow). Where you can enjoy sitting under the gazebo, reading a good book in the hammock or watching the bird and animal life, or hang around the gas fire pit, roasting marshmallows and making memories. There is a gas bbq grill out there too, in case you prefer to bbq out in the peaceful, forest surroundings . There is a beautiful landscaped back yard for you to have a game of cornhole or other yard games (they’re kept in the shed).

We have 2 bicycles for your use, with lots of bike trails close to Hakuna Matata, as well as hiking and walking trails too, with small creeks close by, all accessible without having to get in your car. Hakuna Matata is in the “Montgomery Estates” subdivision of South Lake Tahoe.

Heavenly ski resort is about 8 minutes drive away, Sierra-at-Tahoe about 20 minutes drive , the Lake / beaches are only 5 - 10 minutes drive away, and we are really close to great restaurants, bars and grocery stores.

Guest access :-
The entire unit is private and for your use only. There is a keyless entry code to enter and the code will be sent to you the morning of your check in.

Other things to note :-
The only thing not for guests, since we live in the main part of the house, is access to our deck off our living room, and our hot tub area, which will be closed off.

Please DO NOT park in front of the mailbox or our neighbors property. There is a designated parking spot for guests to park in.
Do not park on the street in winter as snow removal equipment could damage your car or have your car towed.

This is a non-smoking unit. There will be $200 charge if any evidence of Vaping / smoke / cigarette butts are found in the unit.

Due to the crazy nature of our world right now, we strongly suggest that whenever you take a trip you purchase a travel insurance to guard against unforeseen circumstances beyond ones control (fire, weather, illnesses, etc…). VRBO do offer travel insurance
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Heavenly Valley Creek. The holiday home offers free WiFi and in-room jetted baths.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a balcony and in-room jetted baths
  • Free WiFi
  • 7 minutes by car from Heavenly Ski Resort and 8 minutes from Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe
HAKUNA MATATA - sleeps 2 adults and 2 small children - NOT 4 adults offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Alison & John D'Aintree

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 685 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

HAKUNA MATATA - sleeps 2 adults and 2 small children - NOT 4 adults Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jovana S., San Jose CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great amenities, felt like home, beautiful yard
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

niharitha p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing experience

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glynda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

4 Nights in South Lake Tahoe

The property is perfect for a couple. The location was great for all of the activities we had planned, i.e., hiking, visiting historic sites, cruising the lake, and it is close to lots of good places to eat. We particularly enjoyed having our wine and cheese in the gazebo in the lovely backyard. We definitely will stay here again when we return to Lake Tahoe.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bday getaway

Wonderful place. We had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian G., Mountain View, California

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little place, great character

We did a long-weekend ski trip with our young family. We enjoyed the stay and would happily go back. The place was nice and cozy with good character and personality. The kitchen is well-equip for how minimal it is, but there isn't really a space for 4 people to sit down and eat together. We ended up eating out more than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cady T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski trip

This property was a wonderful place to stay! John and Allison were very responsive hosts and were very hospitable and welcoming. This place was close to lots of restaurants and Heavenly resort, and it was the perfect about of space for two adults. One thing to keep in mind is that even though it appears in searches for “sleeps 4” it only sleeps two adults, and two children, not four adults. We loved the space and would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our small family!

This was a perfect property for our family (2 adults, 3-year-old, 1-year-old). The neighborhood is quiet but just a short drive from everything we wanted. We used the backyard for some lawn games and s'mores and it was great to have a place to play with the kids right there. The hosts are super friendly and while we didn't have any issues, I could tell that they would be very responsive if we had needed anything. One small thing that was nice was that they had put labels all over the apartment to help you use it - things like which light switches did what and where to find instructions for the hot plate. It was fully stocked with everything we could possibly want - coffee, snacks, soaps and other bath items (the bathtub was great! it was big enough for me to get in with both kids, which they got a kick out of), bathrobes, etc. It is clear that the hosts really thought through what someone staying there would need to have and need to know. We were here in the summer, which was lovely. With the windows open it stayed quite cool. I also think it would be cozy in the winter - we didn't use the fireplaces but they looked really nice. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqline R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway with my daughters

My daughters, 8 & 10, and I stayed at Hakuna Matata two nights for a girls' trip. The accomodations were even more amazing than we imagined. The jetted tub was deep and relaxing and the bathroom was luxurious. Lots of extra goodies and toiletries. Fully stocked coffee bar. Everything you need and then some! Thanks for the wonderful stay! We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

The most relaxing stay

I felt completely at home and very comfortable staying at their Hakuna Matata getaway. 🦁 🐘 🐒 🦓 These wonderful hosts pay so much attention to detail, there wasn’t a stone left unturned. The privacy alone is worth the stay, but the luxurious, well thought amenities made it complete. The area itself is beautiful and their neck of the woods is very serene. I look forward to another visit. Thank you Alison and John. 🤗
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B., Solvang

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay

This was our second stay here and it was just as nice as the first time. Terrific hosts, warm and cozy atmosphere, everything you need for a perfect stay in Tahoe!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

It ain't no passing craze

A great escape to the mountains. We loved our stay at Hakuna Matata. The accomodations were great and the comfort was worth every penny. After unloading the car, it really felt like there were no worries for the rest of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Igor K., Boston, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant and clean place for 2-3 people

Close to the ski lift and nice jacuzzi after a day on the slopes
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fithya F.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a hakuna matata stay!

Great lodging as advertised. It’s clean, well-maintained, and have all the basics you need (towels, hairdryers, chapstick, bath salts, coffee, tea, cereal bars, soft drinks/ water, eggs, even instant noodle! Great bed and shower too! Great place to stay with a small family / group of friends if you’re vacationing in South Lake Tahoe.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mario M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy place

Excellent place and 100 % fit our needs, all you need to stay, warm place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B., Solvang

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. We skied all day and came back to a warm, peaceful and cozy place. It had everything we needed to make our time spent there comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Praveen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay at Hakuna Matata

Amazing property. Really nice atmosphere and perfect location in proximity to all the important landmarks in south lake tahoe. The apartment itself was clean, cozy, smelled nice, and well stocked with all the basic appliances and equipment for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tushar B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best place to stay in tahoe

Property is amazing. Ambience in room is excellent. We enjoyed our stay there. It has very good bath tub, and interestingly they have bath bomb as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing time at Hakuna Matata

Great place to relax and enjoy Tahoe! Owners were very responsive to needs. Apartment was super clean and well maintained. Lots of nice extras and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liza E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Backyard Bonus

Spacious and attractive yard was a tremendous amenity. The hosts generously enabled us to entertain some other friends who were also visiting the area, so we really appreciated having the well-appointed places to relax with them.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a weekend in the snow

Great place for a weekend in the snow. We loved the bathtub.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcella L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Nice and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful private apartment

Beautiful private apartment. Everything was setup with such detailed care for guests needs. It was a 5 star experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021