| set among pine trees, this modest resort is a 5-minute walk from the shores of lake tahoe and a 6-minute walk from the heavenly mountain resort ski area's gondola. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. featuring woodsy decor and pine paneling, the cozy rooms offer free wi-fi, tvs and coffeemakers. there's an outdoor pool and a lobby lounge with a pool table, plus a private beach area on the nearby lake. studios, and 1- to 5-bedroom suites and cabins, add full kitchens, plus either seating areas or living rooms; some also have fireplaces, balconies and/or whirlpool tubs
Reno-Tahoe International Airport 1 hr 6
Van Sickle Bi-State Park (10 min)
Natural area on the California-Nevada border with hiking & equestrian trails & historic buildings. D. L. Bliss State Park (31 min)
Campsite featuring coin-operated showers & lockers, conveniently located near a pristine lake. Pope Beach (19 min)
This quaint beach with dunes & pine trees lends itself to swimming, boating, cycling & picnics. Lakeside Beach (7 min) Emerald Bay State Park (28 min)
Landmarked in 1994 for its glacier-carved granite, this park features panoramic views of the lake. Heavenly Mountain Resort (7 min)
Skiing, lake, ski resort, snowboarding, and mountain Tahoe Keys (15 min)
Marina and lake Fallen Leaf Lake (22 min)
Deep national-forest glacial lake stretching nearly 3 miles, popular for boating, fishing & camping. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (8 min)
Forest, lake, wilderness, camping, and backpacking Eagle Falls (27 min)
A short hike leads to this dramatic tired waterfall cascading down a pine-studded granite cliff. Desolation Wilderness (27 min)
Mountainous landscape stretching 12.5 mi., with peaks, forests, a lake & black bear population. Heavenly Gondola (6 min)
Panoramic views of Lake Tahoe on a 2.4-mile sightseeing lift to a viewing deck with a cafe & a shop. Vikingsholm (33 min)
This 38-room manse offers tours from Memorial Day through late September, plus a public beach area. Mount Tallac (25 min)
9,739-ft. mountain offering several winter & summertime hiking trails through scenic surrounds. Montbleu Resort, Casino and Spa (13 min)
Plush rooms & suites with lake or mountain views, plus a pool, a spa, restaurants & live music. | 
