| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 5 positive, 0 negative]
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| 10/01/09 |
Positive
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For me, the on-line pictorial of "The Rockpile"
induced a love-at-first-sight moment, and the
write-up described an ideal, relaxing family get-
away. What is advertised on VRBO is a historical
home, located in the private and exclusive
Brockway area, with a view of Lake Tahoe, tucked in
and around an enormous pile of granite boulders,
replete with hot tub and sauna. And guests are
allowed to bring their beloved canine companions!
However, there is so much more to The Rockpile
than mere words can describe. The sights (that
majestic lake with background of snow-capped
mountains!), the smells (the gorgeous, spicy scent
of the surrounding pine trees!) and those sounds
(what sounds? the absence of city noise is
heavenly!) must be savored slowly, say over a week
or two. Or three. My family's experience there this
August met all of our expectations in every way,
shape and form. Not only did we enjoy some of
the most restful sleep we've had in ages, but our
waking moments were spent just as blissfully,
whether we were frittering away the time at the
local beach, swimming in the Lake, bbq-ing on the
deck, star gazing, hiking, or biking.......
For any of you familiar with Mankas Inverness
Lodge, The Rockpile in Brockway evokes a similar
feel. Here is a sublime vacation rental that displays
rustic elegance in a paradisiacal setting. This
property is equally fitting for couples seeking a
romantic departure from the fray or for families
wanting to bond and return to a healthy, simple
lifestyle. |
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Rebecca Watts, Topanga, CA
310.455.0596 |
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| 08/03/09 |
Positive
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| Lake Tahoe is a magical and very relaxing venue. Staying at The Rockpile made our vacation even more magical. Great ambiance, views, and location. Thoroughly enjoyed our family get together in this wonderful home. |
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Anonymous |
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| 07/30/09 |
Positive
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This is an idyllic lake retreat. The house is magical
and is built in and around the rocks. With fabulous
views of the lake and various sitting areas,
depending on the time of day this is very special old
Tahoe. We loved cooking in and eating out on the
various porches at night. Fabulous night skies and
a wonderful hot tub as well. |
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Guy Millar, Petersfield/Hampshire/UK
(44)01730 261085 |
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| 07/18/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Absolutely wonderful! Our diverse, international, 19-61 year old family & friends loved the location, hospitality of owners, great views! No TV in the main room---great decision. We played Scrabble, hunted down and released 40 crawdads. Our wee dogs ran out of gas with the altitude and we adults had more than one early night but we leave very contented and invigorated.
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the Gilmores
Layefette, CA
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| 07/11/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
I doubt that our family could have spent any more time marvelling at the Rockpile's beautiful view. It was a wonderful place to play games and enjoy each other's company. Thank you for opening your fantastically unique home to us. Plus, "Gilbert" and "Sullivan" were big hits with the four & under crowd! Thanks again! [Homeowners note: Gilbert and Sullivan are the 2 mountain goat heads that date from around 1900.]
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Anonymous
Auburn, CA
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| 07/06/09 |
Positive
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. You can't believe the spectacular, breathtaking views of the Lake that you are treated to from this unique home built upon impressive granite boulders. The front deck and back patio are ideal for having a memorable outdoor meal, or for relaxing at anytime of the day. You will be treated to gorgoeus sunsets viewed from the indoor living and dining area. The accomodations are clean,comfortable and cozy.
There are wonderful hiking trails around the area and you can learn more about them in the books that are provided in the home. You can also ask your gracious host, Gail High, about the various trails. In fact she is very friendly, helpful and a wealth of information.
We highly recommend this rental and look forward to a return visit. |
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Mark and Maile Forbert , Vallejo, Ca
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| 07/04/09 |
Positive
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| What a magical place to spend some time! The gorgeous views of the lake are unsurpassed, and the rustic charm of the most unusual house captures the feel of old Tahoe of bygone days, but offers all the modern conveniences. Gail is a great landlady and had everything ready for our arrival, including her warm personal welcome.We felt completely at home in this comfortable setting. We can't recommend The Rockpile highly enough and look forward to returning as often as possible! |
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Andrew and James, Napa, CA |
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| 06/30/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful cabin. We enjoyed the setting, the views, and comfortable living areas. Thank you for all your hospitality and all your tips. I'm sure we'll be back!
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the Harrises
Sacramento, CA
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| 03/23/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Since we have not quite started our rental program with this house, there are not yet any guest comments! But to get an idea of our management style and how important it is to us that our guests are happy, please check out the guestbook of our other rental property, Rocky Retreat, where we have over 70 positive comments and no negative ones. This site will not allow an email link but you can find that guestbook by googling "homeawayconnect guestbook 38895" & then selecting the title "Gorgeous Large Home with Hottub & Fireplace, Walk to Beach..."
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