Lake Tahoe Vacation Rentals-Under Attack…Again?
On June 3, 2008 the City of South Lake Tahoe’s City Council met and listened to public comment on issues regarding Lake Tahoe Vacation Rentals.Near the end of the meeting three council members including Jerry Birdwell, Bill Crawford and Kathy Lovell began discussing the unthinkable….placing a moratorium or the outright banning of the operation of vacation rentals located in the City of South Lake Tahoe. One council member commented that another approach would be to rescind a properties vacation rental permit should there be no TOT tax paid for a period of three (3) months.
It is disturbing to note that some of these council members were in place during 2003 when the first vacation rental ordinance was hammered out. All involved thought that this ordinance was well thought out and that with proper enforcement most problems could ( and seemingly) be solved.
Another council member Ted Long seemed to side with vacation rental owners and stated “enough rules seem to be in place regarding vacation rentals – but enforcement might need to be stepped up in some cases to deal with such issues as too many people crammed into a house or trash left out improperly”
“As a whole, vacation rentals have been a very healthy thing for us,” Long said. “Do we need some more rules on it? I’m not so sure.”
Currently homeowners who wish to rent their home out short term as a Lake Tahoe vacation rental must obtain a permit from the City of South Lake Tahoe and/or County of Eldorado. The permit is clear on the number of guests that may stay at that particular home based on the formula of each bedroom x 2+4. This represents that maximum number of guests allowed under the permit. Parking is also controlled via the vacation rental permit as is noise and garbage under in-place ordinances. Failure to follow these guidelines can result in fines and /or loss of the vacation rental permit.
This beautiful town has been hit economically severely hard in 2007 with the Angora fire and in 2008 with the loss of TOT revenue from the now stalled convention center/Chateau condominium project and with a drastically reduced tourist forecast due to a variety of economic issues… of which gasoline prices may top that notorious list.
What we don’t need is a City Council being obtuse as to economic issues and economic fundamentals that are inherent for a strong and healthy economic engine . The fact of the matter is that most dollars accrued by the Lake Tahoe vacation rental industry ultimately stay in the Tahoe basin and with gasoline prices ever rising there are indications that even more revenue derived in the Tahoe basin will stay locally. Recent studies (June 2008, MSNBC) have revealed that consumers are less likely to travel to discount stores but to shop locally due to the ever increasing cost of those perceived discount shopping trips ( Think Carson City).
Ironically, higher energy costs may be the revival of the “mom and pop” retail industry thought destroyed by the WalMarts and Home Depots huge semi-local presence. This bodes well for Tahoe in a twisted manner but the dollars still have to be earned and distributed and without a strong tourist based economy all bets are off. The destruction of one of Lake Tahoe oldest and richest vacation traditions… the family renting the “old cabin at the lake” may indeed be in jeopardy. This is truly a shame for generations to come who cannot afford the luxury of owning and living at Lake Tahoe but try and bring the family traditions back year after year via an affordable Lake Tahoe rental experience. Lets keep these discussions in perspective and look forward for answers not backwards for blame.
Lake Tahoe-Reno-Street Vibrations-Spring Rally
Great fun with thousands of motorcycles that truly does vibrate the streets! The Reno-Tahoe area hosts many events throughout the year that are “engine oriented” from Hot August Nights to Street Vibrations. When visiting the Tahoe-Reno area make sure to book a dynamite Lake Tahoe Vacation Rental from Pinnacle Lake Tahoe Getaways to truly experience the majesty of the High Sierra, High Desert and the magnificent Great Basin!
Victorian Square, Sparks (775) 329-SHOW
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American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament-Lake Tahoe July 8-13
The American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament is from July 8-13, 2008. With over 80 Celebrity Pro Athletes and Entertainers gunning for the $600,000 purse this may be the largest field since the tournaments inception 19 years ago. Many think this is the best destination vacation event anywhere in the United States and maybe the world! Many of the visitors coming to Tahoe to “Star Watch” stay in one of our fine Lake Tahoe vacation rentals
The entire event takes up the whole week with many events that are “Fan Friendly” such as autograph signing day, open practice rounds and of course the tournament itself where all fans can get “up close and personal”.
Many fans and celebrities alike look forward the entire year to coming to Lake Tahoe with their families and friends for this fantastic event. Not only is the “people watching” the best anywhere but Edgewood Golf Course may be the most beautiful course in the world. It is truly amazing that many fans watch the 17th hole competition from the comfort of their…..boat! With temperatures typically in the 80′s and a relative humidty level between 5-20% Lake Tahoe can boasts that it’s climate may be the best anywhere in the country.
2008 Spectator Schedule of Events and Activities
Tickets go on-sale at 7:00am each morning at Edgewood Golf Course.
Tuesday Admission $15.00
9:00 am Shotgun First Tee Start Lake Tahoe Celeb-Am Tournament
7:00 am-3:00 pm Practice Rounds
Celebrities and Sponsors
Wednesday (Admission $15)
8:40-9:10 am, 1st Tee
8:45-9:15 am, 10th Tee Practice Rounds
Celebrities
12:40-1:50 pm, 1st Tee
12:35-1:45 pm, 10th Tee Harrah’s Celebrity-Am Tournament
Thursday (Admission $15)
7:00-9:10 am, 12:05-2:15 pm, 1st Tee
7:05-9:15 am, 12:00-2:10 pm, 10th Tee American Century Celeb-Am Tournament
Friday (Admission $25)
8:35-10:35 am, 1st Tee
8:30-10:30 am, 10th Tee
ESPN2: 7-9 p.m. ET, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. PT American Century Championship
First Round
4:15 pm Driving Range
Long Drive Competition
Saturday (Admission $25)
8:25-10:25 am, 1st Tee
8:30-10:30 am, 10th Tee
NBC: 4-6 p.m. ET, 1-3 p.m. PT, Live American Century Championship
Second Round
Sunday (Admission $25)
8:25-10:25 am, 1st Tee
8:30-10:30 am, 10th Tee
NBC: 3-6 p.m. ET, Noon-3 p.m. PT, Live American Century Championship
Final Round
Valhalla Renaissance Faire-South Lake Tahoe
The South shore of Lake Tahoe is proud to be hosting a fabulous Renaissance Faire for (2) two different weekends May31-June1 and June 7-8. Book your Lake Tahoe Vacation Rental now to make sure you have comfortable lodging for this very special event! The schedule of events is as follows:
The Queens Stage
11:00 Out of Kontrol
11:45 Stark Ravens
12:30 Myth and Magic
1:15 Professional Showoff
2:00 Out of Kontrol
2:45 Myth and Magic
3:30 Fowl Tales
4:15 Naughty Minstrels
5:00 Out of Kontrol
The Children’s Stage
11:00 Tobias the Magician
11:45 Fowl Tales
12:30 Captains Doctor
1:15 Tobias the Magician
2:00 Fowl Tales
2:45 Professional Showoff
3:30 Tobias the Magician
4:15 Myth and Magic
5:00 Naughty Minstrels
The Gypsy Stage
11:00 Professional Showoff
11:45 Siamsa le Cheile-Scots and Irish Dance and Music
12:30 Ottoman Trader
1:15 Naughty Minstrels
2:00 Out of Kontrol
2:45 Ottoman Traders
3:30 Naughty Minstrels
4:15 Siamsa le Chiele
The Knights Arena
11:45 Swordplay by the Blackfriars
12:30 Jousting by the Knights of Avalon
2:45 Military Demonstrations
3:30 Jousting by the Knights of Avalon
Other Special Events
Jingly Bits , Scots,Danse Macabre,Pirates,Irish, Nobles and Rogues
Harpists, Musicians,Spinners and Smiths
Each Saturday at 4:00-experience a 16Th century Iron Skillet Competition at the Clain Irish Abrach encampment.
Many merchants and attractions for the 2008 lineup!
For More Information www.valhallafaire.com
Pet Friendly Lake Tahoe Rentals
Many Lake Tahoe vacation rentals offer the traveler to Tahoe the option to bring their well behaved canine or feline friends with them. Peruse the generous offerings the Pinnacle Lake Tahoe Getaways has to offer and you will see that many of the units are pet friendly. Pinnacle Lake Tahoe Getaways recognizes that our guests who travel with their pets tend to be outstanding clients who maintain their chosen property with the utmost care. Bring you pet on your next Lake Tahoe vacation and choose one of our outstanding “Pet Friendly” homes!
