| volleyball courts, ping pong tables and a putting green are available. some cottages add fully stocked kitchens, and most accommodations feature lake views. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also a casual restaurant, a wine bar with a stone fireplace, and nightly campfires with s'mores. amenities include an outdoor heated pool (seasonal), a hot tub and a sauna, plus fire pits and picnic areas with bbq grills. this rustic resort is a 2-minute walk from the banks of lake tahoe and 6 miles from the tahoe cross country ski area. relaxed lodge rooms and cozy cottages feature flat-screen tvs with cable channels, in-room coffee service, minifridges, microwaves and free wi-fi
Reno-Tahoe International Airport 57 min
Mount Rose (39 min)
10,778-foot peak reached via a 10.7-mile looped hiking trail with a waterfall & sweeping lake views. Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park (20 min)
This large state park on the shore of Lake Tahoe features beaches, boat launches, trails & more. Squaw Valley Resort (25 min)
Huge ski resort & 1960 Olympic site with many recreation activities, plus a spa, restaurants & more. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe (28 min)
1,300 acres of groomed ski runs for all levels, complete with 7 chairlifts & 3 snowboard parks. Northstar California Resort (17 min)
Scenic resort offering cozy rooms with kitchens, plus restaurants, bars, ski runs & mountain tours. Homewood Mountain Resort (24 min)
Several ski & snowboard runs along with terrain parks, 2 lodges & on-mountain dining options. Thunderbird Lodge and Yacht Lake Tahoe (17 min)
Docent-led tours explore this lakefront estate with a tunnel, card house & a wooden speedboat. Kings Beach State Recreation Area (6 min)
Mountain views are offered from this lakeside park featuring a sandy beach with kayak rentals. Historic Downtown Truckee & Visitor Center (22 min)
Shopping, dining & cultural-arts district offering a historical walking tour & scenic views. Sand Harbor (25 min)
Popular Lake Tahoe site for swimming, boating & seasonal open-air entertainment with mountain views. Granlibakken Tahoe (18 min)
Chic rooms in an upscale, rustic lodge offering seasonal outdoor activities. Diamond Peak Ski Resort (21 min)
Skiing, snowboarding, sledding, a kids' zone & dog runs in a medium-size resort with lake views. Alpine Meadows (26 min)
Popular spot with many lifts, terrain for varied skill levels, multiple lodges & a terrain park. Donner Memorial State Park (28 min)
This park offers hiking, camping, fishing, boating, the Emigrant Trail Museum & a historic monument. Donner Lake (37 min)
Tranquil lake for fishing, hiking & recreation in the area where the ill-fated Donner Party stayed. | 
