Updated West Shore Cabin 1 mile to Chambers BeachHomewood, CA vacation rental · sleeps 6

The remodeled interior of Woodland Cabin Retreat is built around the kitchen-family room connection, the open-plan layout that keeps the group in the same space regardless of whether the activity is cooking, watching TV, playing games, or simply sitting together.

• Remodeled kitchen: Stainless steel appliances, a coffee bar, dishwasher, microwave, oven, refrigerator, and stovetop. The cookware, dishware, and utensils are all confirmed available. The kitchen quality is the single most improved feature of the remodel
• Family room: Open plan with the kitchen, the social center of the cabin. Smart TV for streaming, a games collection for evenings indoors, and comfortable group seating connecting directly to the dining area
• Dining area: Connected to both the kitchen and family room in the open layout, group meals happen in the full social space rather than at a separate isolated table
• Fireplace: The cabin has a fireplace structure but it is not currently in use, confirmed in the listing. Do not book this property if a working fireplace is essential for your stay
• Free WiFi and washer/dryer: Both confirmed throughout the property

The patio and BBQ grill give Woodland Cabin Retreat its warm-season outdoor anchor, the outdoor seating area in the forested McKinney Creek Road setting where the woodland surroundings make summer evenings on the patio as good as the Chambers Landing alternative 1 mile away.

BBQ Grill

Yes, outdoor cooking on the patio in the warmer months

Patio

Outdoor furniture and full patio use available in summer, removed during heavy winter snow. Confirm seasonal availability with MG Vacation Rentals for late-autumn bookings

Fines apply.

Woodland setting

The McKinney Creek Road forest provides natural privacy and the visual character the property name promises, mature trees surrounding the patio create the retreat atmosphere for outdoor sitting

Winter road advisory

McKinney Creek Road and the surrounding access roads can be steep and icy from November 1 through April 30. Carry tire chains even with AWD/4WD, this is a confirmed listing advisory from MG. Verify before a ski season booking

Murat Gocmen manages Woodland Cabin Retreat directly, part of a deliberate expansion into the West Shore’s quieter, forested side of the Tahoe basin. McKinney Creek Road has its own operational details, including winter driveway conditions, the Chambers Landing seasonal opening schedule, and the cabin’s recent kitchen and family room remodel.

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A Remodeled Kitchen

The remodel at Woodland Cabin Retreat centered the kitchen, stainless steel appliances throughout and a dedicated coffee bar rather than the standard drip machine setup that most West Shore cabins offer. For couples who use the morning coffee ritual as the anchor of a getaway, and for groups who cook together as part of the vacation rather than eating out every night, the quality of the kitchen determines whether the stay works or merely functions. At 6645 McKinney Creek Rd, the kitchen works properly.

Open Kitchen and Family Room

The listing is specific about the layout: the kitchen and family room are open-plan, connected without a wall between them. For couples using the cabin for a West Shore weekend, this means the person cooking isn't separated from the conversation in the living area. For groups of 6, it means the pre-dinner energy and the post-dinner card game happen in the same connected space rather than in two rooms that require choosing between.

Chambers Landing Bar & Nearby Restaurants

The Expedia title for Woodland Cabin Retreat specifically calls out this proximity: "1 mile to Chambers Landing Beach." The Chambers Landing Bar and Restaurant occupies a historic pier position on the West Shore, one of the most atmospheric summer dining and drinks stops on Lake Tahoe. From McKinney Creek Road, that 1-mile distance is a short drive down CA-89. For couples treating a Homewood stay as a romantic retreat rather than a purely ski-focused trip, the walkable-adjacent proximity to Chambers Landing changes the character of the evenings.

McKinney Creek Road in Homewood, Placer County, California runs through the forested residential area near Chambers Landing and south of the main Homewood commercial area, a quiet, wooded address on the West Shore that is simultaneously close to everything the area offers.

• Chambers Landing Bar and Restaurant: 1 mile, the iconic West Shore pier bar and summer dining destination

• Chambers Landing Beach: 1 mile, lake access at the Chambers Landing shoreline

• Homewood Mountain Resort: 2 miles, the West Shore’s local ski mountain; uncrowded, Lake Tahoe views from the summit and every run

• Homewood Beach: Short drive, public beach near the main Homewood area

• Sugar Pine Point State Park: Short drive south, old-growth pine forest, hiking, Hellman-Ehrman Mansion, public beach

• Meeks Bay: ~2 miles south, ~5 min, a broad, shallow West Shore public beach for swimming

• Tahoe Maritime Museum: Nearby, the West Shore cultural anchor covering Lake Tahoe’s boating history

• West Shore Cafe: Short drive

• Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows: ~20 min north via CA-89, for full alpine ski days requiring bigger terrain

• Emerald Bay State Park: ~8 miles south, ~20 min, one of the most photographed locations in California

Homewood Mountain Resort

2 miles from McKinney Creek Road. The West Shore's local ski mountain, Lake Tahoe views from the summit, uncrowded lifts and runs compared to the larger North Shore resorts. Book 2026 lift tickets at the Homewood Mountain Resort official site before peak season dates.

Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows

~20 minutes north via CA-89. Two interconnected mega-resorts sharing one lift pass, the destination for full-day alpine sessions requiring the North Shore's biggest terrain.

Chambers Landing Bar and Restaurant

One mile from 6645 McKinney Creek Rd, Chambers Landing is the West Shore’s most atmospheric dining and social stop, a historic pier position on Lake Tahoe with outdoor bar seating over the water in summer. For couples staying at Woodland Cabin Retreat, an evening at Chambers Landing is the defining West Shore experience that distinguishes this area from the busier North Shore commercial corridors. Seasonal operation, therefore, confirm hours at gotahoenorth.com before planning a visit.

Sugar Pine Point State Park

A short drive south on CA-89, Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park offers old-growth pine forest trails, a public beach, and the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion seasonally open for tours. According to parks.ca.gov, the park operates year-round. The hiking trail network connects toward the Tahoe Rim Trail for groups building a half-day or full-day hike around the state park.

Tahoe Maritime Museum

Nearby on CA-89, the Tahoe Maritime Museum covers Lake Tahoe’s boating history through vintage vessels and historical exhibits. A practical cultural visit for stays that include a rainy or cloudy day, thus, check gotahoenorth.com for current hours.

Emerald Bay State Park

Approximately 8 miles south and 20 minutes via CA-89, Emerald Bay is Lake Tahoe’s most photographed natural feature, a fjord-like inlet with a seasonal waterfall, Fannette Island, and the Vikingsholm Castle at the water’s edge. The drive south from McKinney Creek Road on CA-89 is among the most scenic highway stretches in California.

Chambers Landing Bar and Restaurant

1 mile. The definitive West Shore evening stop for couples. Bar service, lake views from the pier, seasonal open. Worth planning a visit on the first evening to establish the mood for the rest of the stay.

West Shore Cafe

Short drive. Casual lakeside dining for daily meals, the practical restaurant for groups who want good food without a formal evening out.

Swiss Lakewood Restaurant Tahoe

Short drive north. The West Shore's most notable dining institution. Reserve for the group's signature dinner mid-stay.

West Shore Market

Short drive. The closest grocery option for restocking between Homewood and Tahoe City, useful for mid-stay kitchen stocking without driving into town.

Getting to Woodland Cabin Retreat

Manager's Note

McKinney Creek Road can be steep and icy from November 1 through April 30, tire chains are required even with AWD/4WD vehicles. This is a confirmed advisory in the listing and it applies to the driveway as well as the access road. Arrive in daylight for first-time winter visits to the address. The fireplace in the cabin is not in use, hence, do not book if a working fireplace is essential for your group.

This 3-bedroom West Shore cabin features a remodeled open kitchen with a coffee bar, a Smart TV with games, and a BBQ patio. Chambers Landing is just 1 mile away, with Homewood Mountain Resort 2 miles out. Book direct below and save the platform fee.