Tahoe South Vacation Rentals

What Tahoe South Vacation Rentals does

Tahoe South Vacation Rentals is a privately held, boutique vacation rental management company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Stateline, Nevada, operating in the South Lake Tahoe market straddling the Nevada-California border. The company curates and manages a small portfolio of large luxury vacation homes ranging from 5 to 17 bedrooms and 4.5 to 18 bathrooms, with sleep capacities of 10 to 38 guests; signature amenities include indoor pools, movie theaters, game rooms, outdoor fireplaces, hot tubs, and ski-in/ski-out locations near Heavenly. Marquee assets include a 14-bedroom, 14-bathroom mega mansion on 7 acres and the 17-bedroom, 18-bathroom Sherman Estate at Heavenly on 15 acres, the latter having been featured on mainstream television programs such as The Bachelor, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and Keeping Up with the Kardashians. The firm deliberately limits its property count as a positioning choice, emphasizing maximum exposure and per-property attention over scale.

The company's core offerings are a guest-facing property search and booking platform, a property management service for homeowners (including lease structures that provide owners with set monthly payments), and ancillary concierge support including discounts and flexible minimum-stay arrangements. There is no proprietary technology stack; operations rely on standard third-party booking and calendar tools, and the primary digital touchpoint is a basic company website (tahoesouthvacationrentals.com) supported by a Facebook page and a Twitter/X account. Bookings are transacted through direct phone and text communication with the primary contact, Mark Trivett, and confirmed via 50% deposits with the balance due 60-150 days prior to arrival. Pricing is transaction-based and varies materially by property size and season: nightly rates span approximately $1,800 for smaller 5-6 bedroom homes to $10,000+ for the Sherman Estate during peak periods, with cleaning fees of $800-$1,200, booking fees up to $695, and combined county/Transient Occupancy Tax of roughly 12-14%.

The go-to-market motion is hybrid. To guests, the company operates direct-to-consumer through its website, phone, and text inquiries, targeting large group travelers (families, friends, corporate retreats, weddings, ski trips). To property owners, it operates a sales-led, relationship-driven acquisition motion via Mark Trivett, positioning itself as a boutique alternative to larger vacation rental operators. The company also cross-references a related website, HawaiiLuxuryRentals.com, indicating that the same ownership/management team operates a parallel luxury rental business in Hawaii. No institutional investment, M&A activity, or technology-driven expansion is disclosed; the firm functions as a small, founder/owner-operated hospitality business.

Name

Tahoe South Vacation Rentals

Legal name

Tahoe South Vacation Rentals

Website

https://www.tahoesouthvacationrentals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tahoe South Vacation Rentals is a privately held, boutique vacation rental management firm founded in 1998 that curates and manages a small portfolio of large luxury homes (5 to 17 bedrooms) in South Lake Tahoe, serving large group travelers and luxury property owners through direct phone, text, and website bookings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacation Rental Services

NAICS

Consumer Goods Rental (5322)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Whole-Home Rentals (Houses, Villas, Cabins) (THAGANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vacation & Short-Term Rental Management (BPAJAFAI), Short-Term Rental (STR) Management for Individual Hosts (BPAJAIAB), Beachfront & Lakefront Homes (THAMAAAF)

Keywords

• Luxury vacation rentals
• Vacation home management
• Large group accommodations
• Property management services
• South Lake Tahoe rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Stateline

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Vacation Rental Bookings: The company earns revenue by managing and renting luxury vacation homes to guests. Revenue is generated through rental fees charged to vacationers, with properties ranging from 6 to 17 bedrooms. The company also offers property management services to homeowners, including lease agreements that provide owners with set monthly payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tahoe South Vacation Rentals is a boutique vacation rental management company established in 1998 that manages and rents large luxury vacation homes in South Lake Tahoe, ranging from 5 to 17 bedrooms. The company also provides property management services to homeowners, including lease agreements that deliver set monthly payments and rental income optimization. Operations are conducted via direct bookings through the company website, phone, and text.

Product overview

Tahoe South Vacation Rentals operates as a boutique vacation rental management company specializing in large luxury vacation homes (5 to 17 bedrooms) in South Lake Tahoe. The core offering is the Property Search and Booking platform, which allows guests to browse and reserve luxury properties featuring amenities such as indoor pools, movie theaters, game rooms, outdoor fireplaces, hot tubs, and ski-in/ski-out access. The company complements this with Property Management for Owners services offering lease agreements and income optimization for homeowners. Concierge Services provide additional guest support. The company was established in 1998 and manages a limited inventory of properties to maintain service quality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Luxury Vacation Home Rentals Booking of large luxury vacation homes in South Lake Tahoe, ranging from 5 to 17 bedrooms, featuring amenities such as indoor pools, movie theaters, game rooms, outdoor fireplaces, hot tubs, and ski-in/ski-out access. Targeted at families, large groups, corporate retreats, and event travelers.
• Property Management for Owners Full-service property management for owners of large luxury homes (6-14+ bedrooms) in South Lake Tahoe, including lease agreements with set monthly payments, rental income optimization, booking handling, maintenance coordination, and dedicated attention due to a limited property inventory.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HawaiiLuxuryRentals.comminorOthersRelated website operated by the company for Hawaii luxury rental homes. Referenced on the About Us page as an additional market served by the same ownership/management team.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Airbnb Luxe: Airbnb's luxury tier offering vetted high-end vacation rentals globally. Comparable as it competes for the same luxury group traveler seeking unique, premium properties, though at vastly greater scale and with deep technology infrastructure.
• Vrbo (Expedia Group): Major vacation rental marketplace with broad inventory including large homes. Competes with Tahoe South for bookings of large vacation homes in the Tahoe market and broader North America.

Direct peers

• Vacasa: Largest full-service vacation rental management company in North America, directly comparable to Tahoe South as both manage and rent third-party-owned vacation homes for owners and guests, though Vacasa operates at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Evolve Vacation Rental Network: Vacation rental management company that partners with homeowners to list and manage their properties on OTAs. Comparable to Tahoe South in its owner-management model, though it operates nationwide and at higher scale.
• Luxury Retreats: Luxury vacation rental brand (acquired by Airbnb) specializing in high-end, fully-serviced villa rentals. Directly comparable in targeting affluent travelers seeking premium, full-service vacation homes.
• Plum Guide: Curated luxury vacation rental platform vetting high-end homes. Directly comparable as both target the luxury segment of vacation rentals with strict quality standards and premium pricing.

Regional players

• Tahoe Signature Properties: Local South Lake Tahoe vacation rental management company offering luxury home rentals. Comparable as a same-market competitor targeting similar luxury segment in Tahoe.
• Heavenly Village Vacation Rentals (local operators): Regional vacation rental operator near Heavenly Ski Resort with overlapping South Lake Tahoe luxury inventory. Comparable as a geographic competitor serving similar ski-in/ski-out guest profiles.
• Tahoe Mountain Resorts Lodging: Regional South Lake Tahoe lodging provider managing vacation rentals and resort properties in the same geography. Directly competes for guests seeking ski-area vacation stays.

Others

• Hawaii Luxury Rentals (HawaiiLuxuryRentals.com): Related sister-site operated by the same ownership team, providing luxury rental homes in Hawaii. Comparable as a cross-market expansion of the same business model into a second luxury destination.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tahoe_south
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Tahoe-South-Vacation-Rentals/1394646280799171

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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