Welcome to your piece of peaceful Tahoe! This stunning mountain retreat in the coveted Highlands neighbor offers a tranquil setting and amazing forest views! This breathtaking house welcomes you to a spacious newly renovated open floor plan with chef's kitchen, dining area, spacious great room with tall ceilings, a cozy gas stove and beautiful handcrafted European lighting throughout the house. When you open the sliding glass door, you enter onto a beautiful wooden deck, perfect for entertaining or just relaxing and taking in all that Tahoe's nature has to offer. Just off the deck, you'll find a private hot tub that looks out into the forestland. Thoughtfully designed, this home offers an air-lock entry, two en-suite primary bedrooms, two guest bedrooms and a third bathroom. One primary suite could be locked off, as it has a separate entrance. The two-car garage offers ample space for indoor parking and all your outdoor gear, a must-have in Tahoe! Conveniently located near trailheads for hiking, epic mt. biking, Nordic skiing or snowshoeing. Just minutes from downtown Tahoe City, which now offers newly opened upscale restaurants as well the marina for boating and numerous fun public beaches. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar Resorts are a short drive away!