Guesthouse, a new collection of members-only rental houses that combine the comforts of a luxury home with the amenities of a boutique hotel, is pleased to announce that its inaugural property, Guesthouse Lake Tahoe, is now open. The expansive private residence combines inspiring, residential-style design with five-star amenities including a private chef, personal guide and driver, dedicated house captain, and complimentary ski passes to seven surrounding world-class resorts. Located in Northern California’s Truckee-Tahoe region – surrounded by nature and just steps from the historic downtown’s boutique shops, acclaimed restaurants, art galleries, and entertainment — the property’s coveted locale and bespoke experiences provide the perfect backdrop for memorable group stays from family retreats to corporate getaways.
“Guesthouse Lake Tahoe is the realization of our vision to create spaces where stunning residential-style design and luxury hotel hospitality come together to foster meaningful connection,” said Trevor Cornwell, Founder of Guesthouse. “We are thrilled to welcome members to experience this exceptional property, where every detail from the refined yet approachable culinary program by our private chef to the warm and personalized concierge-level service, allows our guests to host and be hosted in an effortless way. Beginning with Guesthouse Lake Tahoe, Guesthouse defines a new category of hospitality that makes planning group stays easier than ever so guests can focus on connecting, creating, or simply building memories together.”
Guesthouse Lake Tahoe comprises a newly built 4,000-square-foot residence and the neighboring Titus House, which will house Guesthouse Pantry, an artisanal bakery and café opening to the public in 2026. Featuring four bedrooms including three king-sized suites and five-and-a-half baths along with spacious indoor and outdoor living areas, the home comfortably sleeps 10 guests and provides ample privacy to rest and recharge along with dynamic communal spaces.
Designed to take the planning out of group stays, Guesthouse Lake Tahoe offers a fully furnished and stocked home with customizable amenities that equally cater to personal celebrations, family vacations, and business retreats. The property’s central great room features a wraparound fireplace, dining room and open-concept kitchen, an upstairs loft for breakaway conversations, a fully finished flex garage space with a kitchenette and mountain views, and a media room for entertainment, presentations, writing, or brainstorms, so there are plenty of spaces and ways guests can come together for fun, work, or both. Guesthouse Lake Tahoe also offers an abundance of outdoor space, including three decks with striking views, fire pit, comfortable seating, for guests to intimately connect with nature and the surrounding community.
Personalized Five-Star Hospitality Rooted in Locale
Hospitality is at the heart of the Guesthouse experience, shaping every detail of the stay through intuitive service, thoughtful programming, and an unwavering commitment to comfort. A dedicated onsite team — including a house captain, private chef, and personal guide and driver — curates every stay, providing seamless coordination of transfers, customized itineraries, and special event facilitation, along with additional available services to enhance the guest experience like walkway shoveling, grocery shopping, dog walking, and childcare for traveling families.
Primely located in historic downtown Truckee, only three miles from the Truckee Tahoe Airport and a short drive from famed Lake Tahoe’s renowned ski resorts, golf courses, and world-class terrain, Guesthouse Lake Tahoe provides members and their guests with exclusive access to the region’s most captivating landscapes and year-round outdoor activities. Each stay is customized to capture the essence of the Tahoe experience, offering a mix of wellness and adventure excursions—from guided alpine hikes and horseback riding to soothing soaks in the nearby hot spring and expertly guided yoga classes—all organized by the house captain. Guests are also treated to four complimentary Gold Ski Passes with each stay, providing seamless access to the region’s bountiful slopes and resorts, particularly with transport from Guesthouse’s private driver.
Culinary Experiences Designed for Connection
Centered on the belief that the best meals are experienced together, Guesthouse Lake Tahoe’s culinary program is rooted in honest, family-style cooking. Under the direction of House Chef Quinten Frye, a James Beard Award semi-finalist for Rising Star Chef and winner of StarChefs’ Rising Star for Sustainability, andStrategic Culinary Director Jason Rose, the culinary vision behind brands such as Bi-Rite, Dean & DeLuca, The Tyler Florence Group, La Cocina, and Pinterest, the all-day dining offerings highlight the region’s vibrant culinary scene and agricultural community. This includes prioritizing partnerships with local farms, ranchers, and organizations such as Stemple Creek Ranch, Olson Farms, Rancho Gordo, Marin Sun Farms, 38 North Farms, and Tahoe Food Hub, a nonprofit fostering a sustainable and equitable local food system.
Menus are seasonally inspired and personalized based on guests’ preferences, including breakfasts, lunches, prix-fixe dinners, grazing boards, kid’s selections, and grab-and-go snacks for days spent exploring. Breakfast offers a mix of hearty and lighter options including Portuguese Style French Toast, Crème Fraiche + Veggie Frittatas, and Golden Milk Smoothie; meanwhile, dinner includes comforting yet sophisticated dishes such as Roasted Chicken Roulade with cognac-chicken jus, Beef Cheek Bourguignon slow-braised in cabernet, and Bronzed Local Halibut with blood orange salsa verde, alongside thoughtfully elevated vegetarian options including Lion’s Mane Steak with mushroom bordelaise and fried herb salsa, and Seitan Saltimbocca with trumpet mushroom “prosciutto,” fried sage, and brown butter. Each dish embodies Guesthouse’s warm and creative approach to dining and celebrates the craft of California cooking and the spirit of Tahoe’s culinary community. Guesthouse Lake Tahoe also provides a fully stocked selection of wine and beer, with up to two complimentary bottles per person from renowned wineries like Hirsch, Scribe, Clos Saron, Launois, Cherrier Frêres and boutique, award-winning wineries such as Ambar Estate, and Swirling Hawk with access to a reserve menu of rare wines for an additional fee.
For those interested in exploring the local dining scene, Guesthouse Lake Tahoe has “Tea-light” partnerships with Tangerine French Bistro and Smoke Door, offering complimentary dine-in and to-go meals for members and guests as a part of their stays.
Timeless Mountain-Inspired Design
Guesthouse Lake Tahoe’s design reflects a modern interpretation of the classic mountain home, inspired by both Truckee’s historic charm and the tranquility of the Sierra Nevada landscape. With architecture by Ryan Group Architects and interior design by Halfdan Pedersen brought to life by Lake Tahoe-based Olympia Pearl Design and Sally Lyons of Blue Skies 3D, alongside furniture and art curated by the Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, every element of the home has been thoughtfully considered to foster connection—to one another, to nature, and to the region it occupies. Expansive windows and tall ceilings draw the outdoors in, while a warm palette of natural colors and materials fashion a lived-in, nostalgic feel that balances comfort and sophistication.
Pedersen, renowned for his soulful, eclectic approach to hospitality and residential design across the U.S. and Iceland, drew inspiration from Truckee’s rugged landscape and storied past to create a laidback second-home feel that puts views at the forefront. Warm elements and finishes such as dark stone and rich walnut accents, mahogany window trim, white oak hardwood floors, walnut clad ceilings – a nod to classic ski chalets – and slate entryway tiles with fossil imprints bring character into the home, allowing it to feel charming and timeless, despite its modern amenities and cutting-edge technology.
The furnishings and art are also inspired by the familiar and relaxed hospitality of Guesthouse, combined with the region’s history. The Michael Hsu Office of Architecture sought furnishings that have the elegance of a hotel and the comfort and relaxation of home, folding in vintage elements, like the Danish Teak Secretaire in the loft, various Afghan and Turkish rugs throughout, and thoughtful accessories and objets d'art, many of which were sourced in Truckee. The art reflects the home’s beautiful natural surroundings through the artists' exploration of various textures and scale, with standout artworks by Louis Ignacio Figallo, Milie, Tibbs, and Alyssa Bried.
The kitchen, designed by Kitchen, Restaurant & Bar Specialists, serves as the heart of the home, fostering shared moments and lively conversation. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the main living area, inviting connection and repose, while guest suites offer a tranquil sense of retreat through custom-built wardrobes, layered textiles, and handcrafted details. In the media room, deep blue walls evoke the serene tones of nearby Lake Tahoe, complemented by a custom wrap-around walnut sofa table that enhances the room’s inviting atmosphere. Extending the spirit of togetherness outdoors, terraces and patios furnished in natural materials blur the line between interior and exterior living—ideal for fireside gatherings, morning coffee, or sunset views over the alpine horizon. The resulting design blends Old World craftsmanship with modern sensibility to foster an environment of connection, creativity, and comfort that celebrates its Truckee-Tahoe surroundings.
Reservations for the all-new Guesthouse Lake Tahoe are now open for stays starting today onwards. Rates range from $3,000 to $5,000 per night based on seasonality; nightly rates are inclusive of private chef with three meals a day for up to 10 guests, personal guide and driver, and house captain, among other services and amenities. Every first-time guest receives a complimentary annual membership, providing year-round access to Guesthouse Lake Tahoe. After the first year, the membership is $417 per month and cancellable anytime. For more information, please visit https://www.guesthousecompany.com/, email membership@guesthousecompany.com or follow along @guesthousecompany.
