Incline Village Homes with Fireplace

The Idyllic

• 12 guests

• 4 bedrooms

East Foothills, California

With views over the Santa Cruz Mountains, this home screams tranquil country charm. But that doesn't mean it's totally remote.

Sugar Pine

• 22 guests

• 6 bedrooms

Truckee, Nevada County

On the outskirts of Truckee, and right by Donner Lake (Tahoe’s smaller, less crowded cousin), Sugar Pine has every base covered to make for a great outdoors holiday. Along with the sheer size, which makes it excellent for larger groups and multiple families, the home has pretty much every amenity you can think of, from the private spa (with sauna and steam room), two barbecues, enormous TVs, a games room, and even underfloor heating (a game-changer after skiing, trust us).

Academic Pursuits

• 8 guests

• 4 bedrooms

College Terrace, Palo Alto

This home might be close to Stanford University, but it's a million miles away from your average student house. In fact, parts of it feel more like a learned professor's seminar room, from the shelves packed full of books and the grand piano, to the historic paintings hanging on the walls.