Title: Macdonald Cabin - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Macdonald Cabin Cabin in Carnelian Bay with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Macdonald Cabin ![Exterior - Macdonald Cabin (Carnelian Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105644900/105644869/5b0fcd3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Macdonald Cabin (Carnelian Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105644900/105644869/05c42371.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Macdonald Cabin (Carnelian Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105644900/105644869/5cd623fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Macdonald Cabin (Carnelian Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105644900/105644869/d5f7c582.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Macdonald Cabin (Carnelian Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105644900/105644869/6b901965.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a quiet neighborhood near Carnelian Bay, Macdonald Cabin offers the perfect blend of comfort and adventure. This spacious four-bedroom home features high ceilings, a unique wood-burning stove, and fully stocked kitchen. Take advantage of the nearby trails that lead to the Tahoe Rim Trail or enjoy panoramic lake views from Brockway Summit. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81820 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Macdonald Cabin Summary: 4BD/2BA, Dog-Friendly The Space: This spacious and well-appointed cabin is the perfect rental for a family vacation or retreat with a group of friends. Located 1/4 mile from pristine Lake Tahoe near Carnelian Bay, the Macdonald Cabin is ideally situated to take advantage of all that the Tahoe Basin has to offer! This Four Bedroom, Two Bathroom home features high ceilings in the living room, a unique wood-burning stove, fully stocked kitchen and many good memories. Agate Bay is a quiet, friendly neighborhood great for walking, hiking and biking. The neighborhood is backed up to National Forest Land, where you will find trails that lead to the Tahoe Rim Trail and beyond! The property is a half mile to Patton Beach in Carnelian Bay, one of the few dog-friendly beaches in the area. One can hike or mountain bike uphill through the forest to Brockway Summit for panoramic lake views. The Macdonald Cabin offers a little taste of everything for everyone! All ABP vacation rentals come equipped with high-speed wireless Internet, linens, towels, kitchen supplies (toaster, coffee pot, dishes, pots/pans, utensils), washer/dryer and gas BBQ (summer only). If you have special requests, please let us know. Important: On March 11th 2022, Placer County implemented a new Short Term Rental Ordinance which is very important for guests to abide by. Fines range from $1,500 - $5,000 and can be issued to guests who are not in compliance. Some Highlights Include: •Quiet hours are from 9pm to 8am. No noise shall be heard across property lines. No outdoor speakers or amplified sound. •Dogs must be leashed at all times when outside of a property and all pet waste needs to be picked up. •Parking is limited to the following number of spaces: 3 Due to extreme fire danger - the use of any outdoor firepit or fireplace is strictly prohibited at any of our rental properties. All charcoal or wood burning bbq's are strictly prohibited. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to keep our community safe from wildfires. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Water park - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,820 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105644800/105644792/w1799h1201x1y1-4adfb53a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Novero Cabin Carnelian Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=105644792&PinnedHotelID=105644792&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105644900/105644851/7686798f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Agate Bay Pines Carnelian Bay - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=105644851&PinnedHotelID=105644851&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105644900/105644843/9c7a59fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Zoss Cabin Carnelian Bay - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=105644843&PinnedHotelID=105644843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112870000/112864800/112864767/42ba6f16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sundance | Foosball Table, BBQ, Near West Beach Carnelian Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=112864767&PinnedHotelID=112864767&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55580000/55579400/55579361/ba772f17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relaxing Carnelian Bay Retreat - within walking distance to lake Carnelian Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 67 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=55579361&PinnedHotelID=55579361&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23040000/23030800/23030752/a6fe9f46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Catalpa Vista by Hauserman Rental Group Tahoe Vista - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=23030752&PinnedHotelID=23030752&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105644900/105644876/725c39fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Triple C, Private Hot Tub, Dog-Friendly Carnelian Bay - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=105644876&PinnedHotelID=105644876&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105644900/105644830/w1196h800x4y0-2540dcdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coleman Cabin Carnelian Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=105644830&PinnedHotelID=105644830&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88090000/88089400/88089356/7480a1b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tahoe charm - short distance from skiing and Lake Tahoe! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number STR 22-5373 ### Property is also known as 684c5d1ef92259000fc286cd ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.23061%2C-120.07388&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vE7MdkFKPb8p8363mdNEYt8W7wM=) Carnelian Bay, CA #### What's nearby - Agate Bay \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Northstar California Resort \- 14 min drive \- 19.0 km - Palisades Tahoe \- 22 min drive \- 27.2 km - Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe \- 57 min drive \- 69.6 km - Heavenly Ski Resort \- 57 min drive \- 68.9 km #### Getting around - Truckee Station - 26 min drive - Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Gar Woods Grill & Pier - ‬17 min walk - ‪The Lodge at Big Springs - ‬19 min drive - ‪Jason's Beachside Grille - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Grid Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive - ‪Whitecaps Pizza - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Macdonald Cabin pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Macdonald Cabin? ### What time is check-out at Macdonald Cabin? ### Where is Macdonald Cabin located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Macdonald Cabin Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken E. Jun 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful property with lots of natural light. Nice quiet neighborhood with plenty of things to do nearby. Thanks for sharing with us:) ##### Ken E. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angie P. Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great little cabin!! We had a wonderful stay! ##### Angie P. 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