Aviation entrepreneur and American business tycoon Howard Hughes was once the home's owner, but now it can be yours for $19.5 million. John Leles, who is affiliated with Oliver Luxury Real Estate and Christie’s International Real Estate, holds the listing.
Keep scrolling for an inside-out tour of this lakeside paradise.
Welcome to Summertide.
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Perched on a bluff, the home looks out across 500 feet of pristine shoreline.
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The estate includes five parcels of land over 5.5 acres.
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According to the listing, the property can be redeveloped into a massive lakefront compound, or split up into multiple lakefront and lake-view homes.
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The 3,800 square feet of living space is divided between the historic log cabin home and the guest cottage.
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Constructed from timber in 1934, the main house has five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a partial bath.
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The kitchen has a rustic feel and a huge stove.
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Good luck focusing on work with an office view like this.
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High ceilings and a wrap-around deck lend a breezy, open vibe to the family room.
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Grab a good book and hang out on the patio...
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...or pour yourself a cold one and venture down a level to the hot tub.
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Imagine taking your morning on coffee on this deck.
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The guest cottage is just as cozy with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and cushy leather sofas.
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The views from these windows are so gorgeous they almost look like framed art.
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A flight of stairs leads to your private dock.
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Kids can let out their energy on this swing set, complete with a slide and cargo net.
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Challenge your family and friends to a friendly game of volleyball — but try not to serve the ball to Lake Tahoe.
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There's a detached four-car garage with great man cave possibilities.
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Crystal Bay residents have access to two golf courses, a tennis complex, ski resort, and 37,000-square-foot recreation center. May you live happily ever after.
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