385 Lakeview Drive, Meeks Bay, CA | Lakeview Lodge
Luxury Lakeview Home in Meeks Bay on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore
Welcome to Lakeview Lodge, an impressive West Shore retreat offering panoramic Lake Tahoe views, approximately 4,500 square feet of living space, and a coveted Meeks Bay location near the shoreline.
Designed for memorable gatherings and year-round enjoyment, the residence combines classic alpine architecture, refined mountain finishes, expansive indoor and outdoor living areas, flexible guest accommodations, and a peaceful setting within one of Lake Tahoe’s most naturally beautiful communities.
Property Details
- Price: $4,350,000
- Year Built: 2008
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 4 full and 1 half
- Living Area: Approximately 4,500 SF
- Garage: 2-Car
- Location: Meeks Bay, West Shore Lake Tahoe
385 Lakeview Drive Property Overview
Lakeview Lodge is a substantial mountain residence positioned to capture sweeping views across Lake Tahoe. Rich natural materials, multiple gathering areas, expansive decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, and proximity to Meeks Bay create a compelling setting for family retreats, extended stays, entertaining, and four-season recreation.
The home’s scale is balanced by warmth and character. Cedar, granite, exposed logs, distressed walnut flooring, custom cabinetry, vaulted ceilings, and mountain-inspired detailing create an authentic Tahoe atmosphere, while the floor plan provides generous separation between primary living areas, guest accommodations, recreation spaces, and outdoor destinations.
Lakeview Lodge Property Highlights
- Approximately 4,500 square feet of mountain living space
- Panoramic Lake Tahoe views from multiple rooms and decks
- Coveted Meeks Bay location on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore
- Dramatic great room with vaulted wood ceilings and exposed log detailing
- Substantial granite fireplaces in the great room and family room
- Lakeview kitchen with custom knotty alder cabinetry
- Large center island, gourmet appliances, and generous pantry
- Lakeview primary suite with a two-sided marble fireplace
- Additional family room and entertainment space
- Multiple guest bedrooms and two adjoining bunk rooms
- Finished game room with pool table
- Private hot tub deck
- Two expansive lakeview decks
- Mature trees and usable outdoor areas
- Paver driveway and two-car garage
- Convenient access to beaches, boating, hiking, skiing, and Tahoe communities
385 Lakeview Drive Video Tour
Tour Lakeview Lodge and experience its panoramic views, generous scale, warm mountain architecture, indoor-outdoor living, and peaceful Meeks Bay setting.
Panoramic Lake Views and Dramatic Mountain Architecture
A grand entry introduces the home’s warm alpine character, with cedar siding, granite accents, log posts and beams, gabled rooflines, and rich natural materials.
The main living level is anchored by a dramatic great room featuring vaulted wood ceilings, exposed log detailing, distressed walnut flooring, cedar wainscoting, and a substantial granite fireplace. Expansive windows frame sweeping Lake Tahoe views and create an inviting backdrop for gathering, entertaining, and quiet reflection.
The open arrangement allows the great room, kitchen, dining area, and lakeview deck to function together as the home’s central gathering space.
Lakeview Kitchen Designed for Gathering
The chef’s kitchen combines generous workspace, mountain craftsmanship, and an open connection to the surrounding living areas and lake views.
Features include granite countertops, a large center island with casual seating, gourmet appliances, a spacious pantry, and custom knotty alder cabinetry. The kitchen opens directly to the dining area and great room, keeping cooking and conversation connected during family gatherings, celebrations, and extended stays.
Lakeview Primary Suite with a Two-Sided Fireplace
The spacious primary suite offers vaulted cedar ceilings, hardwood flooring, multiple gable windows, and beautiful views of Lake Tahoe.
A two-sided marble fireplace connects the bedroom with the adjoining bath, creating warmth and visual continuity between the two spaces. The bath includes a jetted tub, custom tilework, marble finishes, and mountain-inspired cabinetry, forming a distinctive private retreat within the home.
Flexible Guest Accommodations and Recreation Space
The lower level provides additional lakeview living space and valuable separation for family members and guests. A comfortable family room includes a granite fireplace, entertainment area, and direct access to a lakeview deck.
Multiple guest bedrooms, two adjoining bunk rooms, three bathrooms, a laundry room, and a finished game room with a pool table create exceptional flexibility for multigenerational gatherings, visiting friends, recreation, and extended stays.
A private hot tub deck located off the game room provides a peaceful place to relax after skiing, hiking, boating, or exploring the West Shore.
385 Lakeview Drive Floor Plans
Lakeview Lodge offers a spacious multilevel floor plan designed for gathering, guest privacy, recreation, and extended stays. The main living level brings together the lakeview great room, dining area, kitchen, office, primary suite, laundry, and garage. The guest level provides multiple bedrooms, bathrooms, a family room, and additional laundry facilities, while the lower game level includes a billiard room, storage, and access to the covered hot tub deck.
Main Living Level
The main living level contains the primary gathering spaces and is organized around the panoramic Lake Tahoe views. It includes the great room, dining area, kitchen, office, primary bedroom and bath, additional bathroom, pantry, laundry area, walk-in closet, garage, porch, and expansive lakeview balcony. When you don’t have a house full of guests, this level is comfortable without feeling overwhelming.
Guest and Family Level
The guest level offers substantial flexibility for family and visitors, with multiple bedrooms, three bathrooms, a lakeview family room, laundry facilities, storage, and access to a broad outdoor balcony. The layout creates valuable separation between the primary living level and the home’s guest accommodations.
Basement Game Room and Hot Tub Level
The lower level includes a finished billiard room, additional storage, and direct access to a large covered deck with the private hot tub. This level creates a dedicated recreation area away from the principal living and sleeping spaces.
Floor plans and measurements were prepared by CubiCasa and are deemed highly reliable but are not guaranteed. Room dimensions, square footage, permitted areas, and property details should be independently verified by the buyer.
Expansive Lakeview Decks and Outdoor Living
Outdoor living is a defining feature of Lakeview Lodge. Two expansive decks overlook Lake Tahoe and provide generous space for dining, lounging, entertaining, and enjoying the changing light across the lake and surrounding mountains.
The scenic parcel includes mature trees, usable outdoor areas, a paver driveway, and a two-car garage with convenient access. The setting offers the privacy and natural beauty expected of the West Shore while remaining close to beaches, trails, boating, and community amenities.
Convenient Access to the Lake Tahoe Boating Lifestyle
The seller currently uses valet in-and-out boat service through Obexer’s Marina in nearby Homewood. The buyer may have the opportunity to assume the owner’s service, subject to the marina’s approval, availability, terms, and applicable fees.
This arrangement can provide a valuable option for owners who want convenient access to boating without storing or launching a boat directly from the property.
Buyers should independently verify the availability, transferability, cost, rules, and continuation of any marina or boating service.
Meeks Bay Location and West Shore Lifestyle
Meeks Bay is known for clear turquoise water, sandy beaches, dramatic mountain scenery, access to Desolation Wilderness, and a quieter West Shore atmosphere. The area offers an appealing balance of natural beauty, recreation, and proximity to neighboring Tahoe communities.
From 385 Lakeview Drive, owners can enjoy convenient access to Meeks Bay, Rubicon Bay, Tahoma, Homewood, Sugar Pine Point State Park, Emerald Bay, and Tahoe City. Seasonal activities include boating, paddleboarding, swimming, hiking, cycling, skiing, snowshoeing, and exploring the beaches and public lands of the West Shore.
Homewood and Tahoe City provide additional dining, shopping, marina services, community amenities, and access to recreation throughout North and West Lake Tahoe.
Why 385 Lakeview Drive Stands Out in Meeks Bay
Lakeview Lodge stands out for its combination of panoramic views, substantial square footage, flexible guest capacity, classic mountain architecture, and proximity to the shoreline. The home offers enough space for large gatherings while preserving distinct areas for privacy, recreation, and relaxation.
Its strongest qualities include:
- Panoramic setting: Expansive windows and multiple decks capture commanding Lake Tahoe views.
- Generous scale: Approximately 4,500 square feet provides flexibility that is difficult to reproduce in many West Shore homes.
- Guest capacity: Multiple bedrooms, adjoining bunk rooms, family areas, and recreation space support extended stays and large gatherings.
- Authentic Tahoe character: Cedar, granite, exposed logs, vaulted ceilings, custom cabinetry, and natural materials create a timeless mountain atmosphere.
- Indoor-outdoor living: Two lakeview decks and a private hot tub deck expand the usable living environment.
- Recreation access: Beaches, boating, hiking, skiing, Homewood, Emerald Bay, and Tahoe City are within convenient reach.
For buyers seeking a substantial lakeview retreat rather than a conventional cabin, 385 Lakeview Drive presents a compelling opportunity to establish a lasting home base on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore.
Explore the West Shore of Lake Tahoe
Choosing a Tahoe property involves more than evaluating the residence itself. Buyers should also consider winter access, sun exposure, insurance availability, defensible space, recreation proximity, neighborhood character, boating access, property condition, and how the location fits their intended use.
Dave Westall helps buyers compare Meeks Bay with Rubicon Bay, Tahoma, Homewood, Tahoe City, and other West Shore communities so they can better understand differences in setting, amenities, value, and long-term ownership.
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385 Lakeview Drive Address and Meeks Bay Location
385 Lakeview Drive is located in the Meeks Bay area of Lake Tahoe’s West Shore and uses a Tahoma, CA 96142 postal address. Depending on the public record, mapping service, or real estate website, the property may also appear as 385 Lake View Drive. These variations refer to the same property. For marketing and location context, Meeks Bay is used throughout this page to accurately describe the home’s setting near Meeks Bay, Rubicon Bay, and the surrounding West Shore of Lake Tahoe.
385 Lakeview Drive FAQ
Where is 385 Lakeview Drive located?
385 Lakeview Drive is located in the Meeks Bay area on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. The property offers access to nearby beaches, boating, hiking, Homewood, Emerald Bay, Tahoma, and Tahoe City.
Does 385 Lakeview Drive have views of Lake Tahoe?
Yes. The property offers panoramic Lake Tahoe views from multiple living spaces, bedrooms, and outdoor decks.
How large is Lakeview Lodge?
The residence contains approximately 4,500 square feet of living space. Buyers should independently verify all measurements, room counts, permitted areas, and property details.
What are the primary living spaces?
The home includes a dramatic great room, open kitchen and dining area, lakeview primary suite, additional family room, multiple guest accommodations, two adjoining bunk rooms, a finished game room, and several outdoor living areas.
Does the property have outdoor living space?
Yes. Two expansive decks overlook Lake Tahoe, and a separate hot tub deck is located off the game room. The parcel also includes mature trees and usable outdoor areas.
Is there a garage?
Yes. The property includes a two-car garage and a paver driveway.
Does the home include access to boating?
The property does not include private lake frontage or a private pier. The seller currently uses valet in-and-out boat service through Obxer’s Marina in Homewood, and the buyer may have an opportunity to assume that service. Availability and transferability should be independently verified.
Is 385 Lakeview Drive suitable for large gatherings?
The approximately 4,500-square-foot floor plan, multiple living areas, guest bedrooms, adjoining bunk rooms, decks, game room, and recreation spaces make the home well suited for hosting family and friends.
What recreational opportunities are nearby?
Nearby activities include boating, swimming, paddleboarding, hiking, cycling, skiing, snowshoeing, and exploring Meeks Bay, Emerald Bay, Desolation Wilderness, and the communities of Lake Tahoe’s West Shore.
Is the property offered furnished?
Yes, the property is offered furnished. Furniture and personal property inclusions should be confirmed through the listing documents and purchase agreement. Contact Dave Westall for the current offering details and exclusion list.
How can I schedule a private showing?
Contact Dave Westall directly to request current property information, review showing requirements, and arrange a private tour of Lakeview Lodge.
Schedule a Private Showing of Lakeview Lodge
Experience the views, scale, layout, and West Shore setting of Lakeview Lodge in person. Contact Dave Westall for current availability, offering details, disclosures, furnishings, showing requirements, and additional property information.
For current pricing, availability, offering details, disclosures, furnishings, showing instructions, and additional property information, contact Dave Westall.
Dave Westall, Realtor
Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty
California DRE #01796995
530-448-9882
Property Details
Address: 385 Lakeview Dr
City: Meeks Bay
State: CA
Zip: 96142
Baths: 4.5
Square Feet: 4,524
Garage: 2 Car
Year Built: 2008
Status: Active