On behalf of the Staff and Management of Packard Realty at Chinquapin, let us take this opportunity to welcome you, and to sincerely thank you for choosing us to serve your lodging needs. We value your patronage, and it is very important to us that your stay will be a comfortable and enjoyable one. We take great pride in providing our guests with the utmost in professional and personalized service.

This directory is provided to familiarize you with the many services we offer, as well as acquaint you with the North Lake Tahoe area.

If there is anything we can do to make your visit with us more enjoyable, please feel free to ask our staff members.

We hope you have a great stay and we look forward to your next visit.

Sincerely,
Mitch Packard & Staff
530-583-6991

History of Chinquapin

Chinquapin has not always been Chinquapin. The land’s name has varied with its rich history. In the eighteen seventies – many years after the Washoe Tribe named the land after bushes they favored for their tasty nuts – Chinquapin came to be known by the old Sierra sourdoughs as Lousy Point, or Old Lousy. (The name hardly commends itself to anyone in search of nature’s splendors. But read on – the truth is something else!) There was, in those days, a famous – some say infamous – old land squatter named Griffin. And where did he squat? At Chinquapin. (Which says a lot for his eye for property if not for his character.) Griffin was inclined now and again to drop into the saloon at the old Custom House in Tahoe City to warm himself with a glass or two. The Custom House regulars tended to regard the old man with less than enthusiasm, his peculiar habits – which included a change of clothes about once a year – leaving much to be desired. Finally one day a customer shouted out, “Hey Griffin, why don’t you go back to your lousy broken down shack on your old lousy point?” Hence was born Old Lousy.

In 1873, Old Lousy became Observatory Point, the result of an announcement in the old San Francisco Bulletin that “Lick Observatory will be situated 300 feet above Tahoe on a beautiful peninsula of land with its own stately trees.” James Lick had chosen the site for the observatory, to which he was contributing a million dollars because of the amazing clarity of its atmosphere. Ultimately, the observatory was built hundreds of miles away on Mount Hamilton.

Chinquapin has known only three owners since the Indians gathered food there. It continued to be called Observatory Point until its purchase from the original owner, the D.L. Bliss family, by Mrs. Lora Knight of St. Louis in 1916. Mrs. Knight named the promontory Wych wood, and carefully built at one end of the property a boathouse and a cluster of small chalets around a main house. These superb pieces of mountain architecture still stand today in total seclusion among the stately pines and firs.

In 1927, Mrs. Knight sold Wychwood to Robert Stanley Dollar, Sr. of San Francisco, the founder of the Dollar Steamship Company. The land hence became known as Dollar Point, and the family strove to conserve the area’s natural beauty.

Moana Development Corporation purchased the land in 1970 and restored the original Indian name Chinquapin to the area. The development was planned to provide privacy for the residents, while at the same time maintaining the integrity of the natural surroundings. Over 90 percent of the Chinquapin land still remains open and untouched.

Directory of Services

Airport Transportation
The following companies provide transportation to and from the Reno-Tahoe Airport:
Fast Taxi - 530-583-6699

Bank – ATM Service
The nearest ATM service is at the 7-11, at top of Dollar Hill or any bank in Tahoe City.

Check-Out
Check-out time is 10:00 a.m. We are happy to extend your stay if your unit is not occupied that same day.

Copies / Fax Machine
Copy, print, and email service is available at the Rental Office. Fax service is available for your convenience as well, our fax number is 530-583-0937.

Credit Information
We accept Visa and MasterCard.

Emergency
In the event of an emergency, please contact the Rental Office at 530-583-6991. If you have a medical or fire emergency, please dial 911.

Exercise Facility
A Santé Lakeside Fitness, is located approximately 3 miles from Chinquapin in Tahoe City (behind Safeway). We sell discount passes in the office.

Fireplace
Each unit has firewood supplied. If you need assistance in building a fire, using the gas log lighter, emptying the ashes, or are low on firewood, contact the Rental Office. If you have a gas fireplace in your unit, please let us know if you have any questions or difficulty when operating it.

Housekeeping
Call our Rental Office for room make up service, extra linens or towels. The units are cleaned prior to and upon departure. Extra service runs $35.00 per hour.

Ice and Vending Machines
Ice and vending machines are located at the Pool/Tennis area.

Internet Services
Most Chinquapin Units offer wireless Internet access. If you are unsure if your unit offers Internet access, please contact the office. The Rental and Sales office does have wireless for anyone staying at Chinquapin. Please feel free to stop in.

Kitchen Appliances
All kitchens are fully equipped. If you need assistance with any of the appliances, or if you are missing any kitchen utensils, please contact the Rental Office.

Lost and Found
For articles lost or found, please contact the on-site Rental Office at 530-583-6991.

Mail and Packages
Mail and packages received at Chinquapin may be collected by either calling or stopping by the Rental Office.

Newspapers
Newspapers are available at the Pool / Tennis area.

Parking
Complimentary parking is available for all registered guests. The management cannot be responsible for items left in vehicles on the property. Please be sure your parking pass is hung on your interior rear view mirror, facing out your windshield.

Pet Policy
Homeowner’s Association rules do not allow pets in rental homes. Violation of this rule will result in an automatic charge of $500.00 to your credit card.

Postage Stamps
Postage is available at current postal rates at the Front Desk.

Sales Office - 530-583-6991
For sales information, please contact Mitch Packard in the Sales and Rental Office.

Swimming Pool / Sauna / Playground
Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No glass permitted in pool area. The swimming pool is open from Memorial Day through September.

Transportation
We will be happy to arrange for taxi service or make recommendations concerning your transportation needs.

Television / DVD
If you need assistance with your TV or DVD operation, please contact the Rental Office. 530-583-6991

Visitor Information Center
In addition to the information in our Rental Office, see the Visitor Information Center at 380 North Lake Blvd. in Tahoe City, 530-581-6900.

Recreation at Chinquapin

Heated Swimming Pool
50 x 30 feet
Pool Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial Day through September Pool Attendant Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (during July and August). Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Saunas
Men’s and women’s saunas are located in the restrooms next to the pool and tennis courts. The saunas are open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Pier and Buoys
Buoys are available to rent for homeowners and renters. All requests should be made through the Chinquapin Office (530-583-6991) or Western Maintenance Company (W.M.C. 530-583-2713).

Pier Attendant – is on duty from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. during July and August. Weekend service is provided during the month of September.

A rowboat is available when the pier attendant is not on duty.

Volleyball Court
A sand court is located near the pool area. A volleyball may be checked out from the Tennis Hostess.

Bocce Ball
There is a Bocce Ball court located next to the pool area. Stop by the Rental Office or Tennis Pro Shop for equipment.

Horseshoe Pit
There is a sand horseshoe pit located near the pier area. Horseshoes may be checked out from the pier attendant.

Walking, Jogging and Hiking Trails
A variety of trails are located on the Chinquapin property. The lakefront path provides almost one mile of beautiful, scenic terrain. The Chinquapin Hiking Trail starts at the Dollar House and winds up into the naturally forested area, then descends to meet the entry road near the office.

Tennis
There are 6 tennis courts situated centrally and a lakefront court located by the pier.

Court Reservations: Please call 530-583-0383. All courts are reserved on an hourly basis only. Proper soled shoes are required for play, shirts are required at all times. Please check with the tennis hostess if you have any questions. If you are looking for a match, please contact the tennis hostess who will make every effort to find you a partner.

Pro Shop: Located next to the main tennis courts, carries clothing and other tennis items.

Tennis Lessons and Clinics: Our teaching pro has a variety of clinics, round robins and private lessons designed to improve your game and meet other tennis players while at Chinquapin.

Please call 530-583-0383 for additional information or stop by the pro shop.

Pickle Ball
Pickle Ball courts are located by the tennis courts. Please call or stop by the Tennis Pro Shop for equipment and reservations.

Fitness Center
A Santé Lakeside Fitness is available for use by Chinquapin guests at a special discounted rate. A Santé is located behind Safeway in Tahoe City (less than 3 miles from Chinquapin). The center includes the latest cardiovascular and weight lifting equipment and personal fitness trainers. Please contact the rental office for more information and for a special Chinquapin Discount Pass. 

Property Layout

General Rules

Recreational Vehicles
Motor homes, campers, mopeds, motorcycles, off-road vehicles and parked boat trailers are not allowed on the property.

Pets
Homeowner’s Association rules do not allow pets in rental homes. Violation of this rule will result in an automatic charge of $500.00 to your credit card.

Balconies
Should be kept free of hanging towels, swimsuits, clothes, etc.

Noise
Musical instruments, radios and other loud noises are prohibited between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

Pier and Beach
Boats may be parked at the pier for loading and unloading only. The speed limit for boats and jet skis in and around the pier and buoy area is 5 mph. Water skiers must stay 200 feet from the pier area.

Smoking
All units are non-smoking.

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