Q:
What are the closest ski resorts?
A:
Homewood - 6 miles; Alpine Meadows - 7 miles; Squaw Valley - 8
miles; Northstar - 15 miles. Mileage is to resort parking, not
just the highway turnoff. For cross-country skiing, Tahoe Cross-Country Ski is 7/10s mile.
Q: Is the cabin accessible when it is snowing?
A: Yes. The highway is plowed by the state. The subdivision is plowed by the county. The driveway is plowed by our private excavation contractor. From November 1st to April 30th carry chains for two-wheel drive vehicles.
Q:
Where is the closest airport?
A:
Reno's McCarran Airport is 50 minutes. Sacramento is two hours.
Add time if there is summer road construction or if it is snowing.
Q:
Where are the closest casinos?
A:
State line north shore is 25 minutes, Reno is 50 minutes, state line
south shore is 1-1/2 hours. (During winter the west shore route
is closed.)
Q:
Where are the closest grocery stores?
A:
Tahoe City. 1-1/2 miles to Safeway, 2 miles to SaveMart. 7-Eleven
is 3/10s mile.
Q:
What should we bring?
A:
Shower
soap, shampoo, fireplace kindling, charcoal, sleeping bags for
the futons, beach/pool towels. (Flashlight if arriving after dark.)
Q:
Where does the name "Dollar Point" come from?
A:
Stanley Dollar Jr. owned the entire point of land before it was
made into a subdivision in the 1960's. His father founded the Dollar
Steamship Line of the early 1900's. (Now known as APL, American
President's Line.)
Q:
Where is the closest boat launch?
A:
Lake Forest Boat Ramp, one mile. Hwy. 28 at Lake Forest
Rd. (Near Coast Guard Station.) Open 24 hours daily, year-round.
Parking fee - $10; launch fee - none; Season
pass - $110. (530) 583-5544, ext. 7. (530)583-3796
Q:
Are boat buoy rentals available?
A:
No. While there is a buoy field at the Dollar Point pier, demand
far exceeds supply and reservations are allocated via a lottery
many months before the season. Reservations are only allowed for
property owner's use.
Q:
Can I bring my pet?
A:
Yes, dogs and cats are allowed with prior approval. An additional fee applies.
Certain rules apply. Request Dog Info document for details and limitations. We do not allow birds, reptiles.
Q:What
is the address of the house?
A:
106 Tahoma Avenue, Tahoe City, CA 96145.
Map
of 106 Tahoma Ave . Phone number is 530-583-8503.
Q: Is there high-speed internet?
A: Yes. DSL and wireless router were added in July 2006.
Q: How far is the beach from the house?
A: 3/4 mile. Step downhill. Long walk, short drive.
Q: FYI: Why do you charge hotel tax (Transient Occupancy Tax)?
A: The tax is required by Placer County law on rentals less than 30 days. If not collected and paid, fines apply. The tax revenues are used to pay for fire and police protection, road repairs, snow removal, etc. that are provided for you during your stay.
Q: FYI: How old is the cabin? What is its history?
A: The cabin was built in 1977 and the original owners lived there year-round. In 1984 the Tjader family acquired it as a second home and began offering it as a vacation rental. The style is called "Modified A-Frame." The roof does not go to a direct, pointed "A" - it widens out to give more interior space on the second floor. There are about eight other similar homes in Dollar Point by the same builder. This cabin-style is seldom seen anymore in new construction. The house has been kept in its original format with no additions. The shake roof was replaced with asphalt shingles and the kitchen was remodeled in 2005.
Q: FYI: Why is it a cabin and not a house?
A: A cabin is defined as a small, temporary lodging in a rural setting. Different from a larger house which would be a permanent residence. A house might have a garage. A cabin does not. Tahoe City Cabin is furnished and decorated as a vacation dwelling, not a permanent residence.
Q: What paymnet methods do you accept?
A: Online transfer can be made to our Wells Fargo account. Next choice is checks. Credit cards can be used with an additional 4% fee. Credit cards can be used for the deposit without a fee when the payment is less than 30 days from the check-in date.
Q: Can I do the housekeeping myself and not pay the housekeeping fee?
A: No. The process must be done to our specifications and standards to ensure that the house is in proper condition for the next guest. To keep housekeeping charges as low as possible, the check-out procedure includes the guest stripping the bed linens; loading and running the dishwasher; restocking firewood used; cleaning the BBQ grill; taking out the garbage. Alternately there is a $10.00 charge for each of these items not done by the guest.
