SEE THIS HOUSE: THE FOREST FOR THE TREES - A "RUSTIC" LAKE TAHOE HOME IS REALLY EASY VACATION LIVING!

"Sherwood Forest" exterior early morning - 6 bedroom home in Lake Tahoe (above)

Just got back from an amazing 4th of July weekend in Lake Tahoe, California. I rented a house with four friends from San Francisco and Los Angeles. This mountain home, located in Tahoe's Ward Canyon, is 4100 square feet and features 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Nestled in the middle of a forest about 2 miles from Lake Tahoe itself, this house was a perfect country retreat for me and my city friends!

We spent the better time of our weekend sunning in the amazing yard...surrounded by pine trees and the sounds and smells of nature. Since our group was far from the "roughing it" types, Sherwood Forest's amenities were perfect.

The beauty of our weekend rental was that we could pretend to be "outdoorsy" and "earthy" while really not being either of those things at all. We pondered the thought of long hikes, river rafting, fishing, water skiing, mountain biking and doing all of the things that Tahoe had to offer...we didn't...but maybe someone might think we did just by virtue of our location. All show and no substance...hmmm...seems to be my mantra as of late!!!

While not my interior design style, thought this home's decor was a great example of a rustic mountain vacation hideaway...perfect for winter ski vacations and summer lake trips.


Manicured grass yard overlooks Sherwood Forest's main house. Wood siding is painted an appropriate forest green. Picture wood windows bring the beauty of the outdoors into the home. (above).


Front door at home similar to the Parker exterior door from TM Cobb's California Craftsman Collection. Black iron hinges and door locks finish off the door. (above)




Flagstone floor of entryway...flagstones cut into different shapes and sizes to form a natural pattern (above)



Wide plank hickory wood floors throughout main room. (above)




Main living space features an open kitchen, breakfast nook, sitting area and formal dining area. (above)



Flagstone fireplace, iron hearth and wood mantel make complete a cozy sitting area in main room. (above)


A rustic wood plank dining table with black iron studs can seat 14 people. (above)



The dining area overlooks the open kitchen. (above)


Stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and cherry cabinet doors create a rustic but modern kitchen look. (above)


Upper kitchen cabinets feature reed glass wood framed doors. (above)


Grohe kitchen faucet and Kohler double sink (above)



Thermador stainless appliances include convection ovens, 6-burner gas cooktop, trash compactor and dishwasher. (above and below)











Honed limestone backsplash (above)



Wrought iron twig chandelier hangs over breakfast nook surrounded by wood framed picture windows with views of the outdoor mountain landscape and foliage. (above)



Black iron pendants hang from wood ceiling to provide strategically placed kitchen island lighting. (above and below)




I think I'll go back to Tahoe...next time in the winter so I can pretend to take on the ski slopes while really just enjoying easy living at Sherwood Forest. Shhhhh....don't tell anyone though...wouldn't want them to know my secret!!!

All photos in this post by Coco of Nbaynadamas

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Write by: AN - Sunday, July 6, 2008