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10 Apr 2024

TV upgrade

At 10 years, we decided it was time to retire the old TV and switch to a 4K HDR Google TV. The new Hisense TV is bigger, looks better and should operate more seamlessly with the Sonos Beam. It uses Google TV as an operating system and, while we’ve limited it to app-only mode, we’ve […]

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04 Dec 2023

Another 50 things to do in Tahoe list

I end up posting these every year, but, with snow a little low as of today, it’s good to have a different thoughts on things to do. https://www.7×7.com/50-things-to-do-lake-tahoe-winter-1783857732.html

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24 Aug 2023

Some Reno recs

It depends on the trip but, instead of staying in Truckee and Tahoe, we’ve had some great adventures in Reno. Most recently, we had a blast getting pumpkins for Halloween and doing carnival rides. At any rate, an article with a few recs: https://www.7×7.com/outdoor-things-to-do-in-reno-2663063141.html

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15 Dec 2022

50 things to do in Tahoe in the winter

As you will see, I outsource a lot of my Tahoe and Truckee recommendations to the 7×7 magazine. But, I do find these articles to be great for ideas and even specific places to go. https://www.7×7.com/50-things-to-do-lake-tahoe-winter-1783857732.html

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05 Nov 2022

Smart water valve

We have installed a smart water valve to simplify turning on and off water at the cabin. Practically, guests should not need to worry about turning the water on or off – we’ll handle remotely and ensure that arrivals and departures are simple. But, in case I’m wrong, the t handle in the crawl space […]

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18 Jul 2022

New local recs for things to do and see in Truckee

A few recommendations on possible day trips and things to do in the immediate area. https://www.7×7.com/modern-guide-truckee-california-2504556647/where-to-eat-drink-in-truckee https://www.7×7.com/five-small-towns-near-lake-tahoe-you-should-visit-at-least-once-1786556949/markleeville-california-fishing-hot-springs-harleys

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06 May 2021

Summer 2021 Tahoe activity recs

Here’s a link for responsible things to do in Tahoe this summer: https://www.7×7.com/30-things-to-do-in-lake-tahoe-summer-2021-2652829655.html

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09 Feb 2021

New Food Recs

We tried a few new places on our last trip: Great Gold – I understand they were previously in San Francisco and moved up to Truckee with the pandemic. Definitely higher end pizza and worth a try. https://www.greatgoldtahoe.com/ Morgan’s Lobster and Fish Shop – Good lobster rolls, fried chicken sandwiches and a pretty solid looking […]

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09 Feb 2021

Winter visit tips

We work with Element for our snow clearing and they provided a useful list for staying in Tahoe in the winter. 10 Tips For Renters & Guests  By sharing the following information with your guests and tenants you may help them to better enjoy their winter mountain experience: Always check the weather forecast and road […]

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25 Sep 2020

BBQ Restrictions

There has been a bit of a concerted push against charcoal BBQs at Tahoe Donner. The summer and the fire season traditionally bring a prohibition on the use of charcoal grills from June through November of each year. There are also currently short term rental regulations being considered that would prohibit having a charcoal BBQ […]

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