| the 5 individually furnished rooms in the main lodge feature rustic furnishings and fireplaces, as well as free wifi and flat-screen tvs. private cabins add kitchenettes and patios, and some also have whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some have vaulted ceilings, balconies and/or sitting areas. this relaxed mountain lodge is 15 miles from monument peak, 13 miles from emerald bay state park and a 15-minute walk from the shores of lake tahoe. an airy, elegant lounge features vaulted ceilings, timber-and-rock walls and a fireplace. a cafe and bagel shop is on site
Reno-Tahoe International Airport 1 hr 9
Emerald Bay State Park (27 min)
Landmarked in 1994 for its glacier-carved granite, this park features panoramic views of the lake. Tahoe Keys (13 min)
Marina and lake Montbleu Resort, Casino and Spa (6 min)
Plush rooms & suites with lake or mountain views, plus a pool, a spa, restaurants & live music. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (6 min)
Forest, lake, wilderness, camping, and backpacking Pope Beach (17 min)
This quaint beach with dunes & pine trees lends itself to swimming, boating, cycling & picnics. Vikingsholm (32 min)
This 38-room manse offers tours from Memorial Day through late September, plus a public beach area. Fallen Leaf Lake (21 min)
Deep national-forest glacial lake stretching nearly 3 miles, popular for boating, fishing & camping. Van Sickle Bi-State Park (4 min)
Natural area on the California-Nevada border with hiking & equestrian trails & historic buildings. Desolation Wilderness (25 min)
Mountainous landscape stretching 12.5 mi., with peaks, forests, a lake & black bear population. D. L. Bliss State Park (29 min)
Campsite featuring coin-operated showers & lockers, conveniently located near a pristine lake. Lakeside Beach (6 min) Eagle Falls (25 min)
A short hike leads to this dramatic tired waterfall cascading down a pine-studded granite cliff. Mount Tallac (23 min)
9,739-ft. mountain offering several winter & summertime hiking trails through scenic surrounds. Heavenly Mountain Resort (4 min)
Skiing, lake, ski resort, snowboarding, and mountain Heavenly Gondola (4 min)
Panoramic views of Lake Tahoe on a 2.4-mile sightseeing lift to a viewing deck with a cafe & a shop. | 
