Buckingham Luxury Vacation Rentals Reviews 102

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The driveway and road was completely iced over and resulted in us having to buy chains in order to access the rental. We expected the rental to be accessible considering the area had not received sno... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Wilderness Lodge was absolutely perfect for our group. Everything was in great shape, we had everything needed for cooking, eating, linens, etc. Loved the heated towel racks and heated tile floo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The folks at Buckingham were friendly, responsive, and capable. Asks we had around the house were handled promptly (in one case, by their dedicated IT person—a luxury we've never had at other rental... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceeded our expectations! From the very beginning, I felt taken care of by Cristina and Paul! They were extremely accommodating and friendly! The properties we viewed were all very well-maintained... See more

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  1. Vacation rental
  2. Travel agent

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Buckingham Luxury Vacation Rentals is a property management company located in South Lake Tahoe, specializing in luxury. We offer a unique variety of South Lake Tahoe vacation rentals, ranging from deluxe cabins to elegant homes and condos.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rental was inaccessible, poor communication

The driveway and road was completely iced over and resulted in us having to buy chains in order to access the rental. We expected the rental to be accessible considering the area had not received snow in 3+ weeks. The only line on their website mentions "4-wheel drive cars are highly recommended". We did not see any reference to needing changes or a 4wd car in the instructions, emails, or any other communication. It would have been great to know that they are needed to access the rental. In talking with their customer support they stated that it was sent in an email but they were unable to point out exactly where. They then hung up when I asked to chat with a manager. Fair caution to anyone considering booking through this company.

31 January 2022
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Reply from Buckingham Luxury Vacation Rentals

Thank you for your review, Chris. We do apologize you experienced issues with the icy roads in the neighborhood of the home you rented. During the month of December, we received over 16 feet of snow, a record breaking snowfall. Many of the side streets throughout town still have icy areas, unfortunately. We do have verbiage as a courtesy to our guests regarding snowy road conditions on our property listings that are located in areas where the snowfall can be more extreme. The verbiage reads, "** Due to the elevation and snowfall on the roads surrounding this property during the winter months, 4-wheel drive vehicles are highly recommended. Please reach out to our reservations team with any questions." As the Reservations agent tried to inform you on the phone (many times), this is a purely a courtesy for guests. It is not our job to enforce local laws requiring drivers to carry chains while traveling in the mountains where snow/ice conditions exist; nor is it our responsibility to ensure all our guests are aware of local laws. You were also not hung up on -- the Reservations agent came back on the line to tell you that a manager was not available, and we would not be able to purchase chains on your behalf as that could potentially be a liability to us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible stay thanks to Buckingham!

This was our first time staying at a Buckingham property, but it definitely won’t be the last! Not only did they help us through the initial process of selecting which property would best suit our group, but they were incredibly accommodating throughout the entirety of our two month stay. They were quick to respond to any questions we had, even setting us up with a new garage door opener, and upgrading our WiFi to a faster speed free of charge when we discovered the initial speeds were a little bit too slow for all of us to work remotely. Additional extra touches like cleaning and cooking supplies, plentiful linens and toiletries, etc were much appreciated as well. We were blown away by the service and are already looking forward to our next stay with Buckingham!

26 August 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our stay with Buckingham Luxury…

Our stay with Buckingham Luxury Vacation Rentals was wonderful. Check-in and Check-out went smoothly and the rental was exactly as expected. During times with covid, the cleaning crew did an outstanding job making sure it was clean before our arrival.

19 June 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience!

This is a great property and the mgmt company was responsive to all matters throughout my stay. I would highly recommend them and use their services again. Thank you!

9 June 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Home for 3 families!

It was easy to find and the direction to get to the keys and get in the home was also easy to follow. It was very spacious and clean. It was also less than 5 minutes away from the downtown area. I highly recommend this place. I'd stay here again!

3 June 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Eagle’s Landing vacation home rental

This place was perfect for what my family and I needed. The space and amenities it came with were just right for all of us, from the toddlers to the older folks. Only things I would suggest on improving would be more thorough check of the grounds due to finding two dead birds upon arrival - one by the garage and one on the roof next to the master room balcony. Perhaps a bigger or extra bear locker for trash, curtains for the bathrooms for those showering or taking a bath can have privacy since a lot of the windows face the neighbors, and updating facts about the place to reflect things like the garages are NOT for patron use. Just little things that definitely did NOT detract from how awesome the place is. Thank you!

21 May 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly, responsive, and capable!

The folks at Buckingham were friendly, responsive, and capable. Asks we had around the house were handled promptly (in one case, by their dedicated IT person—a luxury we've never had at other rental properties!) and courteously.

Overall a speedy and pleasant experience. Looking forward to working with them again in the future!

17 May 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CHALLENGES OVERCOMED

R.C. and Chelsea were extremely helpful in booking our reservation. There were a few ups and down, especially related to Covid and having the house we booked being sold prior to our arrival. Apparently, the new owners had to have a new permit in order to honor our reservation, which seem to slip through the cracks. Fortunately, Buckingham provided us with a few other options. Unfortunately, when this came to light, there were not a lot of homes available to choose from. However, we were able to find ONLY one that was doable, considering the size of our group. This could have been a disaster since all our reservations were made. In spite of this, our family had a wonderful time. Thanks to Buckingham for making this happen.

6 May 2021
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Reply from Buckingham Luxury Vacation Rentals

Thank you for your review. We are thrilled to hear you and your group had a great stay in Lake Tahoe, despite having to move properties. We hope you stay with us again in the future!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Short Term Rental

I was not impressed by the management of Buckingham Realty. I had a short term rental with Buckingham for 4 months. There were many repairs and services needed on the house and Buckingham never took responsibility to coordinate or communicate these appointments. The lack of communication was extremely frustrating.

6 May 2021
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Reply from Buckingham Luxury Vacation Rentals

Thank you for your review, Michelle. We do apologize for the inconvenience of the repairs/services needed during your stay. It is our goal to keep prompt communication with our guests. However, in this instance, the owner had ordered repairs to be done through her home warranty company, and she failed to mention some of these service appointments to us, so we were unable to communicate that to you. Because of this, we have requested she inform us of any future appointments, and that a 24-hour notice must be given so we can give our guests ample notice. We hope you stay with us again in the future so we can provide you with better service next time!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect

Perfect! My family’s 5 night stay at the “birds nest” was great. Small, perfect intimate cabin. It had everything we absolutely needed for some great family time. There was great communication prior to our stay and after (as I left a jacket behind) and I was able to pick it up at the property office. Check in/ check out was super convenient and easy as well.

18 April 2021
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Reply from Buckingham Luxury Vacation Rentals

Thank you for your great review, Alexxa! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and our service to you and your group. We hope you stay with us again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

The people at Buckingham are so easy to work with and are very responsive and helpful.

9 April 2021
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Reply from Buckingham Luxury Vacation Rentals

Thank you for your review, Sam! We are glad you were pleased with our service, and we hope to have you stay with us again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

easiest stay ever

Honestly the easiest stay ever. Excellent communicators answered the phone quickly and responded to all emails promptly. House rules and information was well organized and easy to access!

7 April 2021
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Reply from Buckingham Luxury Vacation Rentals

Thank you for your great review, Alejandra! We are glad to hear you enjoyed our service. It is our goal to be prompt and offer guests a smooth process from reserving homes to checking out. We hope to have you stay with us again in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best property in the best location

The best property in the best location, and top notch hospitality from Buckingham. We will definitely be back.

7 April 2021
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Reply from Buckingham Luxury Vacation Rentals

Thank you for your review, Gary! We are glad to hear you enjoyed our stay and our hospitality. We hope to have you stay with us again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve used Buckingham Properties a…

I’ve used Buckingham Properties a number of times. I’m always more than satisfied and this time was no different.

The day before my arrival the property I reserved became unavailable. They reached out and offered another property that was just beautiful. I will continue to use them.

19 January 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Book with Buckingham now!!

I highly recommend booking with Buckingham Luxury Vacation Rentals! The communication before and during our stay was awesome. The cleanliness of the cabin was impeccable, being able to smell lingering scents from the cleaning crew was reassuring.

19 January 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If I can give this place a 10 stars I…

If I can give this place a 10 stars I would.
This place is every warm/homey, up to date, has all the stuff you need to make it a temporary home/ weekend getaway.
My little family had an amazing time here, we didn’t go out much and I am glad it worked out that way.
Thank you for letting us enjoy this home and hopefully we can come back again in the future

24 December 2020

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