Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street in the desirable Montgomery Estates neighborhood is this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home. It joins the perfect blend of comfort, space and mountain charm with direct access to the National Forest. This home features partial Lake Tahoe views plus an awesome Mt. Tallac view from the living room. This room also offers vaulted wood-lined ceilings, access to its own deck and a cozy gas stove. The large kitchen with direct access to the outdoors has custom rustic hickory cabinetry, granite slab counters, and stainless steel appliances. Step outside to a huge deck designed for enjoying the fresh mountain air, along with a private hot tub that makes every evening feel like a retreat. The oversized, fully fenced backyard leads directly to the Forest and miles of trails that lead to the year-round running Cold Creek. A two-car garage, downstairs bonus room, plus a large storage area offers plenty of room for all the Tahoe toys.