| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. passes to a private beach with a playground are complimentary. there's also a terrace, and a garden with bbq areas. some have fireplaces, wet bars and/or kitchenettes. continental breakfast is available. this relaxed hotel is 8 minutes on foot from lake tahoe, and a 10-minute walk from both the california/nevada state line, and heavenly mountain resort and its gondola. kids age 11 and under stay at no charge with their parents. the warm, individually decorated rooms have free wifi and cable tv, plus coffeemakers
Reno-Tahoe International Airport 1 hr 5
Desolation Wilderness (27 min)
Mountainous landscape stretching 12.5 mi., with peaks, forests, a lake & black bear population. Heavenly Gondola (9 min)
Panoramic views of Lake Tahoe on a 2.4-mile sightseeing lift to a viewing deck with a cafe & a shop. D. L. Bliss State Park (30 min)
Campsite featuring coin-operated showers & lockers, conveniently located near a pristine lake. Fallen Leaf Lake (22 min)
Deep national-forest glacial lake stretching nearly 3 miles, popular for boating, fishing & camping. Montbleu Resort, Casino and Spa (10 min)
Plush rooms & suites with lake or mountain views, plus a pool, a spa, restaurants & live music. Lakeside Beach (7 min) Pope Beach (19 min)
This quaint beach with dunes & pine trees lends itself to swimming, boating, cycling & picnics. Vikingsholm (33 min)
This 38-room manse offers tours from Memorial Day through late September, plus a public beach area. Tahoe Keys (14 min)
Marina and lake Mount Tallac (25 min)
9,739-ft. mountain offering several winter & summertime hiking trails through scenic surrounds. Eagle Falls (27 min)
A short hike leads to this dramatic tired waterfall cascading down a pine-studded granite cliff. Van Sickle Bi-State Park (12 min)
Natural area on the California-Nevada border with hiking & equestrian trails & historic buildings. Heavenly Mountain Resort (7 min)
Skiing, lake, ski resort, snowboarding, and mountain Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (8 min)
Forest, lake, wilderness, camping, and backpacking Emerald Bay State Park (28 min)
Landmarked in 1994 for its glacier-carved granite, this park features panoramic views of the lake. | 
