It was the summer of 1940 when the Hacker Boat Company delivered Tahoe’s venerable Thunderbird Yacht to Mayfield’s Boatyard, now the Tahoe City Marina. Commissioned by George Whittell and to be housed at his private east shore lakefront estate, the Thunderbird was designed by famed naval architect John L. Hacker. Enamored by the lines of his DC-2 aircraft, also named “Thunderbird," the millionaire requested that the hull and cockpit of his new speedboat resemble the fuselage of his personal airplane. The Thunderbird Yacht continues to grace the crystal clear waters of Lake Tahoe to this day, a living reminder of the storied history we have here at Tahoe.



The Lake is home to an incredible legacy of history, from Ansel Adams and John Muir to Sinatra and Henry Kaiser, cherished memories appreciated by generations of families. This history is beautifully enjoyed and embodied in the Old Tahoe homes and wooden boats that still dot the shores of the Lake, a living reminder of the hands and stories that have crafted Lake Tahoe’s history.



One of these homes, 3970 North Lake Blvd., affectionately known as “Carnelian Charm,” built in the same year that the Thunderbird came to make its mark on Lake Tahoe, is now available for purchase. Lovingly maintained, and cared for throughout the decades, this lakefront cabin exudes charm, a timeless classic harkening to the simpler times at Tahoe.



Sold furnished, the home enjoys many updated features with two large lakeside decks, two bedrooms upstairs and two down, with a bathroom on each level. An Old-Tahoe cabin in character, the home has been updated to enjoy many modern conveniences with Lutron lighting, beautiful landscaping with terraced gardens, a lakeside lawn, and remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. The home enjoys a one-car garage with epoxy floors, a bonus recreation room with full bathroom above, and game room with additional full bath below for a total of 4 bedrooms, two bonus rooms, and 4.5 bathrooms. A hand built craftsman gas fireplace with semi-precious stones inset into the hearth in the living room completes this special offering. The lakeside outdoor spa will be an ideal location from which to watch Thunderbird as she traverses across the north shore of Lake Tahoe.



With two buoys, and 50 feet of beach frontage, this lakefront cabin on Carnelian Bay offers a charming timeless opportunity to own your very own slice of Lake Tahoe history. Become a part of Tahoe’s history from this cabin, today, offered furnished and ready for your immediate enjoyment.