4076 Courchevel Rd, Tahoe City, CA | Rendezvous
A 1970s Alpine Sanctuary in Ward Valley
Tucked into the coveted Alpine Peaks neighborhood of Ward Valley, Rendezvous at 4076 Courchevel Rd is a design-forward vintage Tahoe ski cabin with a distinctive 1970s alpine-lounge aesthetic. Vintage redwood paneling, exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, expansive glazing, and a burnt-orange conversation pit give the home an architectural identity that is increasingly rare in Lake Tahoe.
The 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers 1,172 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space on approximately .26 acres. Substantial updates enhance comfort while preserving the home’s character, including an updated kitchen and bathrooms, multi-zone in-floor radiant heating, quality appliances, redesigned decks, and a private sauna.
Bordered on three sides by California Tahoe Conservancy land, the property enjoys a peaceful forest setting with hiking and mountain biking opportunities nearby, including access to the Tahoe Rim Trail within the neighborhood. Alpine Peaks residents also enjoy private tennis courts and neighborhood parking near the Sherwood Chairlift on the Alpine Meadows side of Palisades Tahoe.
From first tracks at Sherwood and summer days on nearby trails to afternoons in the sauna and firelit evenings around the conversation pit, Rendezvous captures a distinctly Tahoe approach to mountain living.
4076 Courchevel Rd Property Details
- Price: $1,150,000
- Address: 4076 Courchevel Rd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Living Area: 1,172 square feet
- Lot Size: Approximately .26 acres
- Year Built: 1974
- Neighborhood: Alpine Peaks, Ward Valley
- Heating: Multi-zone in-floor radiant heat
- Fireplace: Wood-burning fireplace
- Outdoor Living: Two redesigned decks
- Recreation: Sauna, private HOA tennis courts, hiking, and mountain biking access
- Ski Access: Alpine Peaks neighborhood parking near the Sherwood Chairlift at Alpine Meadows, Palisades Tahoe
- Design: Vintage 1970s alpine-lounge architecture with redwood paneling, exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, and a classic conversation pit
- MLS: 20261862
Why 4076 Courchevel Rd Stands Out in Tahoe City
Many Tahoe cabins have been extensively remodeled over the decades, often replacing the materials and architectural details that originally gave them character. Rendezvous takes a different approach. Its vintage identity remains central to the home’s experience, while carefully selected improvements enhance comfort and everyday usability.
- Distinctive 1970s design: Vintage redwood paneling, exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, warm natural materials, and period-inspired finishes create an unmistakable alpine-lounge atmosphere.
- Conversation pit: The primary living space is organized around a classic sunken conversation area with custom burnt-orange seating and a wood-burning fireplace.
- Thoughtful preservation: Modern improvements enhance comfort without stripping away the home’s architectural personality.
- Exceptional recreation access: Hiking, mountain biking, the Tahoe Rim Trail, skiing at Palisades Tahoe, tennis, and Lake Tahoe are all within easy reach.
- Forest privacy: California Tahoe Conservancy land borders the property on three sides, creating an immersive natural setting.
- Four-season appeal: Radiant heat, a private sauna, outdoor decks, trail access, and proximity to skiing make the property compelling in every season.
4076 Courchevel Rd Video Tour
Experience Rendezvous through video and see how its multilevel architecture, conversation pit, vintage materials, expansive windows, and forest setting come together to create one of Tahoe City’s most distinctive vintage ski cabins.

Authentic 1970s Alpine-Lounge Design
Built in 1974, Rendezvous reflects an era when mountain homes were designed around warmth, gathering, natural materials, dramatic interior volumes, and a strong relationship with the surrounding landscape.
A copper slate entry beneath a skylight introduces the home’s rich material palette. Vintage redwood paneling, exposed structural beams, vaulted ceilings, expansive glazing, stone, and warm-toned finishes create an atmosphere that feels nostalgic, intentional, and unmistakably alpine.
The multilevel architecture unfolds gradually from the ground-floor entry and sleeping areas to the central living space, then continues upward to the elevated dining and kitchen level. Rather than imposing a contemporary aesthetic onto a vintage Tahoe cabin, the improvements reinforce the qualities that already made the home distinctive.
A Classic Conversation Pit at the Heart of the Home
The defining interior feature of Rendezvous is its classic conversation pit centered around a wood-burning fireplace.
Custom seating upholstered in rich burnt orange wraps the gathering space and includes custom down-filled back pillows. Vintage-inspired carpeting in a coordinating tone strengthens the 1970s palette, while surrounding redwood, exposed beams, and natural light create an inviting setting for quiet mornings, après-ski gatherings, and late evenings by the fire.
It is an architectural feature rarely found in today’s Tahoe housing inventory, one that gives the home an immediate sense of personality and place.
Updated Kitchen with Warm Vintage-Inspired Materials
The kitchen combines modern performance with materials selected to complement the home’s original architecture.
Warm mahogany cabinetry pairs with golden-yellow travertine slab countertops to continue the rich earth-toned palette found throughout Rendezvous. Appliances include a Wolf induction range and oven, Zephyr vent hood, Asko dishwasher, and Fisher & Paykel refrigeration.
Positioned above the primary living area, the elevated kitchen and dining level maintains a visual relationship with the home’s open interior architecture while creating a distinct space for cooking and gathering.
Updated Bathrooms, Radiant Heat, and Private Sauna
Both bathrooms have been updated with travertine slab surfaces that create a material connection with the kitchen and reinforce the home’s warm architectural palette.
Multi-zone in-floor radiant heating provides individualized temperature control throughout the residence, an especially valuable feature during Tahoe’s colder months.
A private sauna adds another layer to the mountain lifestyle, offering a dedicated place to warm up and recover after skiing, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, or a cold winter day outside.
A Multilevel Floor Plan Designed Around Experience
Rendezvous uses its 1,172 square feet efficiently, with living spaces distributed vertically rather than arranged within a conventional single-level plan.
The home begins at the ground-floor entry and gradually rises through multiple levels, creating distinct areas for sleeping, gathering, dining, and cooking. Three bedrooms are distributed across the ground and upper portions of the residence, while the central conversation pit serves as the social heart of the home.
Changing ceiling heights, open sightlines, a skylight, expansive windows, and elevated spaces make the interior feel architecturally dynamic and visually connected.
Forest Views, Sierra Crest Scenery and Outdoor Living
Two redesigned decks extend the living environment into the surrounding forest.
The front deck creates an elevated outdoor perch with views through the trees toward the Sierra Crest, while the surrounding wooded setting reinforces the home’s connection to the mountain landscape.
With California Tahoe Conservancy land bordering three sides of the parcel, the property enjoys a meaningful sense of privacy and immersion in nature.
Ward Valley and Alpine Peaks Lifestyle
4076 Courchevel Rd is located in Alpine Peaks, a distinctive mountain neighborhood within Ward Valley near Tahoe City. The setting feels removed from the activity around Lake Tahoe while remaining convenient to Tahoe City, Sunnyside, Lake Tahoe beaches, dining, markets, skiing, hiking, and biking.
Ward Valley is especially appealing to owners who want recreation close to home. Forest roads, singletrack, hiking routes, and connections into the surrounding trail network make the neighborhood a compelling base for year-round mountain activities.
For broader information about the surrounding market, explore the Tahoe City real estate guide.
Sherwood Chairlift Access and Palisades Tahoe
One of Alpine Peaks’ defining winter amenities is neighborhood parking near the Sherwood Chairlift on the Alpine Meadows side of Palisades Tahoe.
When Sherwood and the surrounding terrain are open, this access provides Alpine Peaks owners with a convenient connection to the mountain without having to start the ski day at the primary Alpine base area.
The amenity should not be confused with direct ski-in or ski-out access. Lift operations, snow coverage, terrain availability, parking policies, and HOA access are subject to current conditions and rules.
Learn more about the surrounding ski community in the Alpine Meadows real estate guide.
Hiking, Mountain Biking, and Tahoe Rim Trail Access
Rendezvous is positioned within one of Tahoe’s most recreation-rich mountain settings. Hiking and mountain biking opportunities begin within the Alpine Peaks neighborhood, including access to the Tahoe Rim Trail and the broader Ward Valley trail network.
In summer and fall, these routes provide access to forest riding, hiking, scenic overlooks, and miles of Sierra terrain. During winter, the neighborhood’s proximity to Palisades Tahoe adds skiing and snow-based recreation to the mix.
This ability to move naturally between home and the outdoors is central to the property’s appeal and one of the qualities that distinguish Ward Valley from more conventional residential neighborhoods around Tahoe City.
Convenient to Tahoe City and Lake Tahoe
Although Rendezvous feels immersed in the mountains, Tahoe City and Lake Tahoe are only a short drive away.
Tahoe City provides restaurants, cafés, markets, shopping, marinas, beaches, bike paths, community events, and access to the Truckee River. Nearby Sunnyside and the West Shore add additional dining, beaches, boating, and recreation opportunities.
The location strikes a compelling balance for buyers who want a true mountain environment without sacrificing convenient access to the lake and the services of one of North Lake Tahoe’s primary communities.
Who Is Rendezvous Ideal For?
4076 Courchevel Rd should be particularly compelling to buyers who value architectural character, outdoor access, privacy, and ski culture more than sheer square footage.
- Buyers seeking a distinctive vintage Tahoe ski cabin rather than a conventional remodeled home
- Skiers who value convenient access to the Alpine Meadows side of Palisades Tahoe
- Mountain bikers and hikers who want trail access close to home
- Design-oriented buyers who appreciate preserved 1970s architecture and interiors
- Second-home owners looking for a manageable Tahoe retreat with strong four-season recreation
- Buyers who value forest privacy and surrounding conservancy land
- Owners who appreciate the experience and atmosphere of a property as much as the bedroom count or square footage
Explore Rendezvous in Greater Detail
The dedicated property website for 4076 Courchevel Rd includes professional photography, floor plans, a 3D Matterport tour, additional property information, and an immersive visual presentation of the home.
Expert Guidance for a Distinctive Tahoe Property
Evaluating a property like Rendezvous requires more than comparing bedrooms, bathrooms, and price per square foot. Vintage architecture, setting, recreation access, HOA amenities, winter usability, conservancy adjacency, condition, and location can all influence both value and ownership experience.
Dave Westall combines more than two decades of Lake Tahoe real estate experience with a background in real estate appraisal, helping buyers evaluate property-specific value, comparable sales, neighborhood differences, market positioning, and the nuances of Tahoe ownership.
For additional information about Rendezvous, current availability, disclosures, HOA documentation, showing opportunities, or comparable properties, contact Dave directly.
4076 Courchevel Rd FAQ
Where is 4076 Courchevel Rd located?
4076 Courchevel Rd is located in the Alpine Peaks neighborhood of Ward Valley in Tahoe City, California. The mountain setting is west of Lake Tahoe and provides convenient access to Tahoe City, Sunnyside, Palisades Tahoe, hiking, mountain biking, and the surrounding West Shore and North Shore communities.
What is Rendezvous?
Rendezvous is the name given to the vintage ski cabin at 4076 Courchevel Rd. The home is known for its distinctive 1970s alpine-lounge design, vintage redwood paneling, exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, burnt-orange conversation pit, wood-burning fireplace, expansive glazing, and preserved architectural character.
How large is 4076 Courchevel Rd?
The residence offers approximately 1,172 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The property is situated on an approximately .26-acre parcel.
When was 4076 Courchevel Rd built?
The home was built in 1974 and retains many of the design elements that give it its distinctive vintage Tahoe character.
Does 4076 Courchevel Rd have a conversation pit?
Yes. A classic conversation pit is the centerpiece of the primary living space. It surrounds a wood-burning fireplace and features custom seating upholstered in rich burnt orange with custom down-filled back pillows and coordinating vintage-inspired carpeting.
Has the home been updated?
Yes. Updates include the kitchen, bathrooms, multi-zone in-floor radiant heating, appliances, and redesigned decks. The improvements were selected to enhance comfort while maintaining the home’s original architectural identity.
What appliances are included in the kitchen?
The kitchen features a Wolf induction range and oven, Zephyr vent hood, Asko dishwasher, and Fisher & Paykel refrigeration, along with mahogany cabinetry and golden-yellow travertine slab countertops.
Does Rendezvous have a sauna?
Yes. The property includes a private sauna, providing a convenient place to warm up and recover after skiing, hiking, mountain biking, or other mountain activities.
Does 4076 Courchevel Rd have radiant heat?
Yes. The home features multi-zone in-floor radiant heating with individual room controls, allowing temperatures to be adjusted throughout the residence.
Does the property border conservancy land?
Yes. California Tahoe Conservancy land borders the property on three sides, contributing to the home’s private forest setting and connection to the surrounding natural landscape.
Is there trail access near 4076 Courchevel Rd?
Yes. Hiking and mountain biking opportunities begin within the Alpine Peaks neighborhood, including access to the Tahoe Rim Trail and the broader Ward Valley trail network.
Does Alpine Peaks provide ski access to Palisades Tahoe?
Alpine Peaks HOA amenities include neighborhood parking near the Sherwood Chairlift on the Alpine Meadows side of Palisades Tahoe. Access depends on current lift operations, terrain and snow conditions, HOA rules, and parking policies. The property itself is not represented as a direct ski-in or ski-out residence.
What amenities are included with the Alpine Peaks HOA?
Alpine Peaks HOA amenities include private tennis courts and neighborhood parking near the Sherwood Chairlift. Buyers should review current HOA documentation for membership details, rules, fees, operating policies, and amenity availability.
How far is the property from Tahoe City and Lake Tahoe?
Rendezvous is located in Ward Valley outside the Tahoe City core. Tahoe City, Lake Tahoe, Sunnyside, restaurants, markets, beaches, boating, and other North Shore and West Shore amenities are a short drive from the property.
Who should I contact about 4076 Courchevel Rd?
Contact listing agent Dave Westall with Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty for current pricing and availability, private showings, property disclosures, HOA information, floor plans, comparable sales, or additional information about Rendezvous.
Schedule a Private Showing of Rendezvous
Experience the conversation pit, vintage redwood, multilevel architecture, expansive glazing, forest setting, and distinctive atmosphere of Rendezvous in person.
For current availability, offering details, disclosures, HOA information, floor plans, showing instructions, and additional property information, contact Dave Westall.
Dave Westall, Realtor
Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty
970 North Lake Boulevard
Tahoe City, CA 96145
530-448-9882
CA DRE #01796995
Property Details
Address: 4076 Courchevel Rd
City: Tahoe City
State: CA
Zip: 96145
MLS#: 20261862
Baths: 2
Square Feet: 1,172
Garage: None
Year Built: 1974
Status: Active
