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. AC only in select rooms.
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 18, 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 air conditioning and heat, robes, free WiFi
OUTDOORS INDULGENCE:
Private hot tub, 3,000 sq. ft. deck, outdoor dining table, lounge chairs, balcony, gas grill
PARKING:
Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (8 vehicles)
-- 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 pets allowed
- 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 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Post Reservation vetting via phone call
Guest Access:
Villa Bella Tahoe is a concierge property. All guest are checked in via the Zoom.
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 22 guests, but only 16 adult guests are allowed with the addition of 6 children (5 years old or younger). 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 limits on occupancy take effect at 10:00 PM daily and do not apply to children age 16 or under.
Other Things to Note:
Villa Bella Tahoe is a concierge premier property in Lake Tahoe. Stay can be customized to our clients needs. Please contact the concierge for more information.
**PLEASE SEE OUR COVID RESPONSE BELOW**
**TRAVEL INSURANCE NOTICE**
**DOCUMENT DELIVERY AND SIGNING**
**COVID-19 Response** PLEASE READ
Bella Vista not only follows but exceeds CDC and local health department guidelines. Bella Vista is a BioProtected™ environment to help ensure both the safest possible setting and peace of mind for our guests. Furthermore, we have installed air scrubbers and HEPA filtration in our air handlers to purify the ambient air.
All check-ins are "non-contact" for the foreseeable future. We have chosen Zoom as our platform for check-ins. The booking guest(s) should have the app installed on a phone they will be traveling with. Early check-ins and late checkouts will be addressed twenty-four hours prior to scheduled arrivals and departures.
Being a wilderness destination can create challenges in response times and services on short notice. Linens supplied shall be limited to the number of guests stated at the time of booking. Due to labor shortages in our area, some maintenance items are scheduled months in advance of you booking your stay with us. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. Rest assured, we strive to minimize any of these necessary scheduled services, if any, during your stays with us.
** Travel Insurance Notice** PLEASE READ
We sincerely hope that your vacation plans go smoothly, enjoyably, and uninterrupted. However, it's always important to be prepared for a "rainy day." We strongly urge you to purchase some form of travel insurance policy at the time of booking or immediately after your non-refundable deposit has been made. The property owner strictly holds to the cancelation and refund policy set forth in the terms of this listing and any bookings you make at this property.
** Document Delivery, Signing and Credit Card Processing ** PLEASE READ
Every guest booking our villa for a stay agrees to provide proof of identity, receive and sign all documents electronically (ie; DocuSign and the like). Additionally, listing owner will collect security deposits and other fees that booking channel partner doesn't collect. Any refusal by booking guest to sign or to receive documents, or refuse to pay agreed amenity fees and deposits will constitute a cancelation on the part of the booking guest and will be subject to the following cancelation policy terms 61 days or more from arrival date 100 percnet cancelation fee of the rental amount, 60 days or less from arrival date, NO REFUNDS).