Kings Beach cabins and vacation rentals
Kings Beach vacation rentals: MG Vacation Rentals, a local manager here since 2017, manages 6 homes in Kings Beach, CA (3 houses, 2 cabins and 1 townhouse), from $120 a night, with 3–4 bedrooms and room for up to 8 guests (2 with a lake view, including our one lakefront home, Lakeside Luxe Retreat), rated 4.87 out of 5 by 467 guests. Booking direct on this site costs about 21% less rent than the same home on Airbnb.
The most walkable stretch of the North Shore: a real public beach, casual food and shops within a few blocks, and the Nevada line minutes east.
- homes here
- 6
- lowest open night
- $120
- with a hot tub
- 1
- from 467 reviews
- 4.87★
Check prices for your dates in Kings Beach
Kings Beach house, cabin and townhouse rentals
Trout and About
Lakeview Serenity Cottage
Hastings Hideaway Cabin
Rustic Ridge Retreat
Lakeside Luxe Retreat
Evergreen Hideout
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Best vacation rentals in Kings Beach, CA: our picks
Picked from each home's own record and guest reviews. All are booked direct on this site.
- Guest favorite
Trout and About
3 bedrooms, sleeps 6 · fireplace · from $120 a night · rated 4.88 from 154 reviews
“The house is in a great location - walkable to everything in Kings Beach!” Guest, Apr 2026
- Best with a private hot tub
Lakeview Serenity Cottage
3 bedrooms, sleeps 6 · private hot tub · lake view · fireplace · 4.9 mi to Diamond Peak · from $190 a night · rated 4.74 from 129 reviews
“Great location. Great views. Very comfortable. Easy to work with. Very accommodating. Let us check in an hour early which was nice.” Diane G., Sep 2026
- Best lake view
Lakeside Luxe Retreat
3 bedrooms, sleeps 6 · lakefront · fireplace · from $335 a night · rated 4.93 from 28 reviews
“The house was lovely! Everything was clean and exactly as described.” Laura L., Oct 2026
- Best for big groups
Rustic Ridge Retreat
4 bedrooms, sleeps 8 · fireplace · 4.7 mi to Diamond Peak · from $220 a night · rated 4.94 from 53 reviews
“Place is great, lots of space, plenty of cookware, plenty of bathrooms there’s on on each floor and in the kitchen there’s two one shareable and one…” Javier G., Sep 2026
Best vacation rentals in Kings Beach, CA, side by side
Every home we manage in Kings Beach, most-reviewed first, all bookable direct on this site.
| Home | Type | Bedrooms | Sleeps | Hot tub | Lake view | Nearest ski area | From / night | Guest rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trout and About | Cabin | 3 | 6 | – | – | Diamond Peak Ski Resort (5.1 mi) | $120 | 4.88 (154) |
| Lakeview Serenity Cottage | Cabin | 3 | 6 | Yes | Yes | Diamond Peak Ski Resort (4.9 mi) | $190 | 4.74 (129) |
| Hastings Hideaway Cabin | House | 3 | 6 | – | – | Northstar California (5 mi) | $180 | 4.95 (92) |
| Rustic Ridge Retreat | House | 4 | 8 | – | – | Diamond Peak Ski Resort (4.7 mi) | $220 | 4.94 (53) |
| Lakeside Luxe Retreat | Townhouse | 3 | 6 | – | Lakefront | Diamond Peak Ski Resort (5.1 mi) | $335 | 4.93 (28) |
| Evergreen Hideout | House | 4 | 8 | – | – | Diamond Peak Ski Resort (4.8 mi) | $183 | 5.0 (11) |
From each home's live record, refreshed every night. "From" is the lowest open night in the next few months; ski distances are straight-line. No MG home accepts pets.
What guests say about our Kings Beach homes
Rated 4.87 out of 5 by 467 guests who stayed. The newest review of each home, word for word. All reviews
“Very interesting bnb. The exterior was nice but the interior was dated. There was a musty smell when you first arrive due the old carpets. The kitchen was stocked well with cooking equipment, plates, and cups. The neighbor across the street was watching us here and there. They asked us a few times if we were planning to leave our truck parked a certain way when we were unloading and loading up. Overall, it’s a good location. Kings beach was kinda walking distance which was surprising! I would stay here again.”
“What a wonderful place to sneak away and enjoy beautiful Lake Tahoe! Excellent location, very comfortable place with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Fully stocked kitchen made cooking in a breeze. We will definitely be back!”
“This place is AMAZING!!! We stayed here for a girls weekend and it was perfect. Very very quiet and relaxing neighborhood. Absolutely gorgeous and charming house. TONS of space, we felt right at home! And it’s 5 minutes from the beach and restaurants!”
“Great location. Great views. Very comfortable. Easy to work with. Very accommodating. Let us check in an hour early which was nice. Would definitely return.”
“Mg is a great host, very responsive and helpful. We booked last minute and there was no issues. Very well stocked Airbnb. We were family with toddler and infant and it was very pleasant stay. Take bear country headsup seriously! We were pleasantly surprised with bear sightings two days in a row!”
“Well maintained place, great location, walking distance to King’s beach. Very responsive hot. The neighborhood was a bit run down though, the first night there was constant yelling and fighting noises from the next house, which was quite scary.”
| MG homes in Kings Beach | 6 (3 houses, 2 cabins and 1 townhouse) |
|---|---|
| Nightly rates | From $120 to $335 (each home's lowest open night) |
| Bedrooms | 3–4, sleeping up to 8 |
| Private hot tub | 1 of 6 homes; service fee $100 per stay |
| Fireplace | 6 of 6 homes |
| Lake view | 2 of 6 homes (lakefront: Lakeside Luxe Retreat; see lakefront and lake-view rentals in North Lake Tahoe) |
| Guest rating | 4.87 out of 5 from 467 reviews |
| Lodging tax | 12% (Placer County, TBID Zone 1) |
| County | Placer County, California |
| Ski resorts | Northstar California 5.7 mi · Diamond Peak Ski Resort 5.5 mi (straight-line) |
| Nearest big public beach | Kings Beach State Recreation Area, in town |
| Reno-Tahoe airport | 22.7 mi straight-line; the drive is longer |
| Pets | Not accepted at any MG home (our policy) |
| Book direct vs Airbnb | About 21% less rent (Airbnb rates are set higher to cover its fees) |
From the live record of each home, refreshed every night. Rates are each home's lowest open night in the next few months; distances are straight-line from the middle of Kings Beach.
Where to stay in Kings Beach
Kings Beach is the most walkable town on the North Shore. Its center runs along CA-28 (North Lake Boulevard) beside Kings Beach State Recreation Area, and a grid of residential streets climbs the hill behind it, so many homes are a walk or a short bike ride from the sand and the restaurants. The east end, toward Brockway and the state line, is quieter and closest to Crystal Bay and Incline Village. Homes higher up toward CA-267 trade the walk for more trees and space.
The beach
Kings Beach State Recreation Area is a long, sandy public beach in the middle of town, with restrooms, picnic tables, a playground, a boat ramp and paid state parking. Dogs aren't allowed on the sand. At the east end, Speedboat Beach is smaller and rockier, with very little parking. Lake Tahoe beaches compares the rest.
Getting here and getting around
CA-267 is the road in from Truckee and I-80. It crosses Brockway Summit at about 7,200 feet, and chain controls are common in storms. From town, CA-28 runs east to Crystal Bay and Incline Village and west to Tahoe Vista, Carnelian Bay and Tahoe City. Northstar is up CA-267 toward Truckee; Palisades Tahoe is reached through Tahoe City.
Good to know before you go
- Kings Beach State Recreation Area is a wide public beach with its own parking lot.
- Northstar and Palisades are both reachable for day trips on the California side.
- CA-28 runs straight through town, so getting anywhere on the North Shore is simple.
- Kings Beach State Recreation Area0 mi
- Diamond Peak Ski Resort5.5 mi
- Northstar California5.7 mi
- Sand Harbor State Park5.8 mi
- Commons Beach, Tahoe City7.9 mi
Distances are straight-line from the middle of Kings Beach, not driving distance.
Kings Beach vacation rental questions
Are there vacation rentals available in Kings Beach, California?
Yes. MG manages 6 vacation homes in Kings Beach (3 houses, 2 cabins and 1 townhouse), all listed on this page and bookable direct. Pick your dates in the search at the top to see which are open and the full price, or call us at (530) 317-0291.
Best vacation rentals in Kings Beach, CA?
Our picks: guest favorite: Trout and About (3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, fireplace, rated 4.88 from 154 reviews); best with a private hot tub: Lakeview Serenity Cottage (3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, private hot tub, lake view, fireplace, 4.9 mi to Diamond Peak, rated 4.74 from 129 reviews); best lake view: Lakeside Luxe Retreat (3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, lakefront, fireplace, rated 4.93 from 28 reviews); best for big groups: Rustic Ridge Retreat (4 bedrooms, sleeps 8, fireplace, 4.7 mi to Diamond Peak, rated 4.94 from 53 reviews). MG Vacation Rentals, a local manager since 2017, has 6 homes you can book direct: Trout and About (3 bedrooms, sleeps 6); Lakeview Serenity Cottage (3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, hot tub, lake view); Hastings Hideaway Cabin (3 bedrooms, sleeps 6); Rustic Ridge Retreat (4 bedrooms, sleeps 8); Lakeside Luxe Retreat (3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, lakefront); Evergreen Hideout (4 bedrooms, sleeps 8). They're compared side by side on this page, and none of them accepts pets.
How many vacation rentals does MG have in Kings Beach?
6 homes: 3 houses, 2 cabins and 1 townhouse. They have 3–4 bedrooms and sleep up to 8, and every one is listed on this page with live prices.
How much does a vacation rental in Kings Beach cost per night?
Our Kings Beach homes start at $120 a night, and the most expensive home's lowest open night is $335 (lowest open nights over the next few months; holidays and peak weeks cost more). The total adds a cleaning fee, a hot tub fee where there is one, and 12% lodging tax, all shown before you pay.
Do any Kings Beach rentals have a hot tub?
Yes, 1 of our 6: Lakeview Serenity Cottage. See every Lake Tahoe cabin with a private hot tub.
What is the lodging tax on Kings Beach vacation rentals?
12%, the transient occupancy tax for Placer County, TBID Zone 1. We collect and remit it, and it's shown in the quote before you pay.
Are Kings Beach vacation rentals pet friendly?
No. None of our homes accepts pets, in Kings Beach or anywhere else, and each home's page says the same. Our pet policy explains why and covers service animals.
Is it cheaper to book Kings Beach rentals direct than on Airbnb?
Yes. Our Airbnb rates are set higher to cover Airbnb's fees, so the same home costs about 21% less in rent here, with the same team and the same house. How booking direct works.
Is Kings Beach walkable?
The center is: the beach, restaurants and shops sit along a few blocks of CA-28. Whether you can walk from the house depends on the home, so check the map on its page.
Is Kings Beach in California or Nevada?
California, in Placer County. The Nevada line is just east at Crystal Bay.
How far is Kings Beach from Northstar?
About six miles straight-line, up CA-267 toward Truckee. Allow extra time when chain controls are up on Brockway Summit.
Can you bring a dog to Kings Beach?
Not onto the beach: dogs aren't allowed on the sand at Kings Beach State Recreation Area, and none of our homes accepts pets.
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