[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Villa Bella North Lake Tahoe Luxe02 Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97080000/97076300/97076220/e8dc0fe6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![7 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97080000/97076300/97076220/d99bf721.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97080000/97076300/97076220/a86883f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97080000/97076300/97076220/9fbb7e49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97080000/97076300/97076220/e1ecc097.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Villa Bella North Lake Tahoe Luxe02, you can look forward to a garden, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 7 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 166781 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Breakfast available - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Villa Bella North Lake Tahoe Luxe02 Villa Bella (formerly Fitzhaven) is one of the most exclusive luxury estates in North Lake Tahoe! This meticulously restored lakefront estate, which once belonged to actress Farrah Fawcett, is situated on 22 private acres with panoramic views of the lake. The rear lawn, which features panoramic lake views and a 4000 square foot deck with a wooded lakefront setting that is unmatched in Lake Tahoe. DOCK NOT INCLUDED. No beach access. For traditional beach access, guests must drive about 5 minutes to reach nearby public beaches. AC is only in select bedrooms. Go ahead - pinch yourself - 'Villa Bella Tahoe' The Space: The estate includes a main residence as well as an attached guest house. A stunning 7-bedroom, 9-bathroom home, which seems like it's straight out of a dream. This epic retreat home has been transformed into a mountain-modern sanctuary with everything from a hot tub and epic waterfront views to spa-like serenity found in 7 master suites with private full bathrooms. The flawless interior, coupled with 22 acres of land, is perfect for entertaining. Let's not forget the ideal location near ski resorts! \-- THE PROPERTY -- Perfect for Entertaining | 6,900 Sq Ft | Unobstructed Panoramic Lake Views Between the main house and attached guest house, featuring 2 fully equipped kitchens and several living spaces, this compound-like property can easily host large groups, making it ideal for all types of celebrations, business retreats, family reunions, and more. Bedroom Experience: Master Suite: 1 King Bed Master Suite 2: 1 King Bed Bedroom 3: 1 King Bed Bedroom 4: 1 King Bed Bedroom 5 (Guest House): 1King Bed Bedroom 6 (Guest House): 1 King Bed Bedroom 7 (Guest House): 1 King Bed Master Suite: Spacious seating area, wood-burning fireplace, exposed en-suite bathroom w/ walk-in shower and soaking tub, vanity, deck access Guest House: Fully equipped kitchen, open-concept living area, flat-screen Smart TV w/ cable, gas stove, 6-person dining table, gas stove in bedroom LIVING AREA EXPERIENCE: Two 70-inch flat-screen Smart TVs w/ cable, electric fireplace, billiards room w/ bar, bespoke pine dining table w/ seating for 16, floor-to-ceiling windows in main living area KITCHEN EXPERIENCE: Fully equipped w/ state-of-the-art Viking appliances, 8-burner stove, double dishwashers, wet ice machine, wine fridge, 2 drip coffee makers, toaster, full knife set GENERAL: Fresh linens and towels, 2 sets of laundry machines w/ laundry detergent, central heat, free WiFi OUTDOORS INDULGENCE: Private hot tub, 3,000 sq. ft. deck, outdoor dining table, lounge chairs, balcony, PARKING: 8 Vehicles at all times \-- THE LOCATION -- LAKE TAHOE: Tahoe Adventure Company (1.2 miles) North Tahoe Marina (1.5 miles) Sierra Boat Company (1.6 miles) North Tahoe Beach (2.1 miles) Full Throttle Tahoe (2.2 miles) Kings Beach (2.5 miles) Speedboat Beach (4.0 miles) Crystal Bay Scenic Overlook (4.3 miles) SKI RESORTS: Northstar California Resort (9.9 miles) Diamond Peak Ski Resort (9.9 miles) Alpine Meadows Ski Resort (14.7 miles) Squaw Valley Resort (14.6 miles) Sugar Bowl Resort (25.0 miles) GOLF COURSES: Old Brockway Golf Course (2.2 miles) Incline Village Mountain Golf Course (8.8 miles) Northstar Golf Course (9.6 miles) Ponderosa Golf Course (13.1 miles) POPULAR HIKES: Eagle Rock (12.1 miles) Shirley Lake Trail (15.4 miles) Burton Creek State Park (6.1 miles) Five Lakes Trail (14.0 miles) Pacific Crest Trail/Donner Peak Trail (24.4 miles) DINING: Gar Woods Grill & Pier (1.8 miles) Wolfdale's Cuisine Unique (7.0 miles) Fredrick's Fusion Bistro (7.9 miles) Le Bistro (8.6 miles) Big Water Grille (9.5 miles) AIRPORT: Reno-Tahoe International Airport (46.7 miles) \-- SHORT LIST OF POLICIES -- \- No smoking \- No events, parties or large gatherings - the violation of the 'No Events' policy will result in a penalty of $20,000 \- Please be respectful of the neighbors and observe quiet hours after 9:00 PM \- Must be at least 29 years old to book \- Additional fees and taxes may apply \- Photo ID may be required upon check-in \- Post-Reservation vetting via phone call NO central AC The Neighborhood: \- Please be respectful of the neighbors and observe quiet hours after 10:00 PM \- NOTE: Per Tahoe regulations, the maximum occupancy for this property is 16. The ordinance restricts occupancy of short-term rentals to 2 people per bedroom, with an additional 2 people allowed to stay in the house. These occupancy limits take effect at 10:00 PM daily. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Optional ski privileges - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 8 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Gas grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Optional ski privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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 - Scuba diving nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 6,781 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26500000/26491600/26491515/9b9c0833.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Beachfront Beach Access Pets Allowed Hot Tub Lake House Outdoor Space Tahoe Woods - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 127 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=26491515&PinnedHotelID=26491515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91500000/91495400/91495377/dd32d437.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kinpine House | 7BR w/ Lake Views, Room to Gather & Styled Mountain Comfort Incline Village - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=91495377&PinnedHotelID=91495377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83600000/83591300/83591245/w1014h683x0y0-b465fb09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Villa, Panoramic Views, Pier, Concierge! 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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 117-010-016-000 ### Property is also known as 783773 ## 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%7C39.23809%2C-120.06454&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TVYX7FaSuG7029FIacP1I0KzOuM=) Carnelian Bay, CA #### What's nearby - Agate Bay - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - North Tahoe Marina - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Kings Beach State Recreation Area - 5 min drive - 4.0 km - Cal Neva Casino - 9 min drive - 6.8 km - Northstar California Resort - 33 min drive - 21.7 km #### Getting around - Truckee Station - 23 min drive - Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Gar Woods Grill & Pier - ‬4 min drive - ‪Jason's Beachside Grille - ‬6 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Grid Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive - ‪Whitecaps Pizza - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Villa Bella North Lake Tahoe Luxe02 pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Villa Bella North Lake Tahoe Luxe02? > As of Oct 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Bella North Lake Tahoe Luxe02 on Oct 27, 2025 start from CA $4,079.09, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Carnelian-Bay-Hotels-Villa-Bella-North-Lake-Tahoe-Luxe02.h97076220.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Villa Bella North Lake Tahoe Luxe02? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Villa Bella North Lake Tahoe Luxe02? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Villa Bella North Lake Tahoe Luxe02 located? > This family-friendly Carnelian Bay vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Agate Bay and Moon Dunes Beach. North Tahoe Marina and Kings Beach State Recreation Area are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Villa Bella North Lake Tahoe Luxe02 Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent 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) ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Halley S. Mar 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house, great location Lovely house and the whole process was super easy to coordinate - highly recommend! ##### Halley S. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### SEAN L. Nov 23, 2024 #### Fabulous stay with amazing Lakeview The family had plenty of space and the view from the property is stunning. The game room with pool table was perfect for kids and adults a like. Perfect Tahoe vacation !! ##### SEAN L. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### SEAN L. Nov 23, 2024 #### Large Estate family fun Perfect large estate for our family with a nice lakeview. Hot tub and Game room witht he large living area worked perfect for our stay ##### SEAN L. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynda H. Oct 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for a family reunion We enjoyed our stay so much that we are booked for another family reunion in 2025. The view is spectacular. The Villa is comfortable and the the large dining and outdoor space worked perfect for our entire family. ##### Lynda H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Babs L. Oct 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unicorn House This house may be too good to be true! Our intimate family reunion had the most magical backdrop for 5 nights, pure bliss! Sarah was a fabulous property manager for the company, walked us through everything we needed to know. The grounds are immaculate, and the views are far more impressive than the pictures!! The house easily fit everyone with plenty of space for individual activities and relaxing. And let me tell you, after cooking in this kitchen you won’t want to eat at home, lol. It was such a treat to have our family enjoying our backyard paradise. Would love to stay again! ##### Babs L. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Susan S. Nov 30, 2024 #### Great view, but…. The home is very spacious with an outstanding view. 7 big bedrooms with baths, wonderful for our family Thanksgiving. The house itself is in need of some maintenance, Especially the kitchen. Cabinet doors are loose, oven seal is non existent and while there are sufficient plates and cookware, there is a shortage of wine glasses that aren't plastic! For a home in this “luxury “ category, there should be more than one small bath towel per person. Ancient TVs and a noisy inefficient heating system. Some baths have leaky plumbing. ##### Susan S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Logan L. May 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful North Lake Tahoe Property When pulling up to the property, you are immediately hit with the breathtaking, uninterrupted near 360 view of Lake Tahoe and its backdrop. We spent so much time out on the back deck and hot tub just taking the view in, and with two neighbor homes, you still feel secluded on the property. The home is on the less known north shore, but its more relaxing than the south and still a very easy drive to restaurants, golf, mountains, casinos, ect. The actual home was spacious with many comfortable beds and large dining room table and kitchen for our large group to enjoy dinners at. Only small note is that a few things need some work in the house such as some holes in wall or windows, broken door handles, and now and then working TVs, oven, and heaters. The home's view was so amazing and gave us all an amazing view of our first trip to Lake Tahoe! ##### Logan L. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Whitney C. Feb 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friends Group Annual Ski Trip This was our group's 11th annual trip to Tahoe and this was maybe our favorite VRBO we've stayed in. The views of the lake from the house were stunning and the set up of every bedroom having it's on en suite bathroom was amazing for our large group with kids! Kitchen and kitchen table were awesome for large group meals as well. Only two small down sides for folks to note: (1) No "mud room" or really any place to hang coats/ski clothes - which with such a large group and many kids was kind of a bummer. Seems like this could be easily rectified by the host by installing some hooks near the front door. (2) We had several issues with various household equipment (a broken showerhead that was replaced during our stay, a broken dishwasher, and a broken washing machine), although luckily there was double laundry setups and double dishwashers so we were never totally inconvenience. ##### Whitney C. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### laura t. May 31, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### We didnt get what the listing stated We had no cushions for the outdoor seating, which was shown as something we would have in the pics, and we were expecting. It made sitting outside very uncomfortable There were no lounge chairs on the deck, which were shown in the advertisement pic, and we were planning on those for seating Half the outlets in the house do not work The front door knob fell off When I was on the walk through, I was shown 3 propane tanks for the fireplace, but only 1 was left, and we ran out night 1(that issue was resolved) The property description says air conditioning as an amenity, and this location has none. That is why we booked it There are no lights in the garage Lamps didn't work in some bedrooms Overall, the property needs a lot of maintenance. All toilets rock, 1 oven doesn't work (we booked for the double oven), 1 dishwasher doesn't work, 1 coffee pot is broken, the faucets Wobble, the hot tub jets could use maintenance. I have booked with this service and others before, and I have never been so disappointed, especially for the price we paid. I feel we should receive some compensation. ##### laura t. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### scott n. Aug 22, 2024 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Disappointment I have used VRBO frequently, and this is our first negative experience (and my first negative review). To be up-front, the manager offered me a one night rebate for all of my troubles, which I declined. The below is partial list of multiple deficiencies: The listing advertised “Central AC”, which was false. Signature bedroom on ground floor was uninhabitable due to heat. Couldn’t open windows because bears would attempt entry (which we learned first hand – apparently bears are a problem) Most windows and sliding glass doors also miss screens, allowing insects and wasps to enter, creating additional stress given the fact that some guests were highly allergic. Bags of dirty laundry were in the garage. Someone simply showed up and entered the garage during our rental period, without any warning. The only way to access the guest house was through the garage or by going outside. Because of bears, we accessed through garage, which was pitch black. The second home’s stairs and floors have uneven heights and create tripping hazard. Likely not code compliant. The second home’s washing machines were broken, even though the listing advertised as functional. No effort was made to repair or replace. The home contains two dishwashers, both of which were broken, requiring us to spend hours washing dishes by hand and coordinating repairs. Knives are so dull that we had to buy one from Safeway Pots/pans looked like came from thrift store. Definitely not as advertised. ##### scott n. 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