3501 Bode Drive South Lake Tahoe CA 96150 MLS #141919

Forest Sanctuary with Guest Suite on Powerline Trail – Move-In Ready Mountain LivingNestled at the edge of the Heavenly Forest and backing directly onto U.S. Forest Service land, this South Lake Tahoe retreat offers a rare combination of privacy, serenity, and turn-key comfortall just minutes from world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe.The 3-bedroom, 2-bath main home is beautifully updated and immaculately maintained, with recent upgrades that include new appliances (2018), hickory hardwood flooring (2018), interior paint (2018), exterior stain (2023), driveway resurfacing (2025), remodeled bathroom (2018), a new house roof (2023), a high-efficiency gas furnace (2025), and a living room fireplace gas insert (2018). A spacious bonus room with its own gas fireplace offers endless flexibilityperfect for a home theater, game room, gym, or additional living space.Step outside and the forest feels like part of your backyardno fencing, no distractions, just open space and late-afternoon alpenglow casting golden light through the trees. The Powerline Trail is quite literally at your doorstep, offering immediate access to biking, hiking, and in good snow years, ski-in access from Heavenly’s Roundabout trail.The detached two-car garage is topped by a fully equipped, furnished one-bedroom guest suite with a private entrance, full bath, gas fireplace, kitchenette, and its own forest-facing deckan ideal guest retreat or potential income-producing rental. Renovated in 2007 and exceptionally maintained, it’s a rare find in Tahoe’s short-term rental landscape.Located just one mile from Heavenly’s California Base and Ski Run Beach, and two miles from Stateline and the Heavenly Village, this home delivers a mountain lifestyle with unmatched convenience and comfort.Whether you’re looking for a peaceful full-time residence, a low-maintenance second home, or a vacation property with built-in flexibility, this forest-side gem is ready for your next chapter.