| this rustic hot-springs resort in an 1870s lodge is set on a 700-acre site on the edge of tahoe national forest and is 25 miles from the i-80. . amenities include a restaurant, a communal kitchen and a cozy lounge, as well as a tv room and a massage room. the 5 quirky, individually decorated rooms feature shared bathrooms and free wi-fi; there's also a 5-bed dorm. the surrounding indoor and outdoor hot-spring pools are open 24/7
Reno-Tahoe International Airport 1 hr 5
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