| some include kitchens and dining areas. parking is available. laid-back rooms with rustic decor and simple furnishings offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and coffeemakers, plus gas fireplaces and en suite, shower-only bathrooms. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. off route 50, this relaxed lodge in the sierra nevada mountain range is 3 miles from pope beach at lake tahoe and 4 miles from skiing at heavenly mountain resort. suites add microwaves, minifridges and sitting areas. amenities include picnic areas and a heated outdoor pool with a hot tub and sunloungers
Reno-Tahoe International Airport 1 hr 16
Montbleu Resort, Casino and Spa (12 min)
Plush rooms & suites with lake or mountain views, plus a pool, a spa, restaurants & live music. Fallen Leaf Lake (12 min)
Deep national-forest glacial lake stretching nearly 3 miles, popular for boating, fishing & camping. Heavenly Mountain Resort (12 min)
Skiing, lake, ski resort, snowboarding, and mountain Pope Beach (9 min)
This quaint beach with dunes & pine trees lends itself to swimming, boating, cycling & picnics. Tahoe Keys (5 min)
Marina and lake Desolation Wilderness (17 min)
Mountainous landscape stretching 12.5 mi., with peaks, forests, a lake & black bear population. Emerald Bay State Park (18 min)
Landmarked in 1994 for its glacier-carved granite, this park features panoramic views of the lake. Tallac Historic Site (8 min)
Site of 2 historic homes, open seasonally, with exhibits, tours & events & costumed interpreters. Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort (23 min)
Tahoe's third-largest ski area with 2,000+ acres of slopes & 200+ acres of backcountry trails. D. L. Bliss State Park (20 min)
Campsite featuring coin-operated showers & lockers, conveniently located near a pristine lake. Mount Tallac (15 min)
9,739-ft. mountain offering several winter & summertime hiking trails through scenic surrounds. Eagle Falls (17 min)
A short hike leads to this dramatic tired waterfall cascading down a pine-studded granite cliff. Van Sickle Bi-State Park (11 min)
Natural area on the California-Nevada border with hiking & equestrian trails & historic buildings. Vikingsholm (23 min)
This 38-room manse offers tours from Memorial Day through late September, plus a public beach area. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (5 min)
Forest, lake, wilderness, camping, and backpacking | 
