New Price - $475,000! Experience the feeling of your favorite Tahoe vacation rental every day in this custom mountain retreat, tucked behind a gated entrance on nearly 5 private acres in Pioneer. Surrounded by towering trees and peaceful scenery, this one-of-a-kind home blends rustic elegance with modern comfort. Inside, soaring vaulted ceilings, warm wood floors, abundant natural light, and a stunning stone fireplace create an inviting lodge atmosphere. The handcrafted log staircase, designed by a renowned Tahoe artisan, is a true centerpiece, adding unforgettable mountain character. The flexible floor plan offers 4 bedrooms plus an office or possible 5th bedroom, a formal dining room, spacious living area, indoor laundry, and a private upstairs primary suite featuring a walk-in closet, dual sinks, and its own balcony overlooking the tranquil forest. Enjoy coffee on the front porch, entertain on the expansive deck, or explore the possibilities of nearly 5 usable acres with room to garden, gather, or simply unwind. Complete with central heat and air, fireplace insert, tankless water heater, private well, septic, and a quiet dead-end location, this home offers the perfect blend of privacy, craftsmanship, and Sierra foothill living. A rare opportunity to own Tahoe-inspired living at an incredible new price.