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Condo in Tahoe Vista
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 218 reviewsCozy studio close to NorthStar and Incline Village
Cabin in Carnelian Bay
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 271 reviewsWalk to the Lake! Luxury Cabin w/ Hot Tub
Condo in Incline Village
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 411 reviewsWonderful McCloud 1 Bedroom! - Couples Retreat!
Apartment in Tahoe Vista
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 474 reviewsRustic romantic condo Lake Tahoe with beach
Cabin in Tahoma
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 215 reviewsFeatd in Sunset Mag | Walk to Lake | Private Beach
Cabin in Tahoe City
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviewsLakeview Renovated A-Frame Cabin-Hot Tub & A/C
Townhouse in Kings Beach
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviewsOn the Lake, Views, Walk to Restaurants, Beach
Cabin in Carnelian Bay
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 302 reviewsTahoe A-Frame Near the Lake
Lake cabins in Lake Tahoe
Cabin in Kings Beach
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 159 reviewsRemodeled cabin w/in walking distance to LakeTahoe
Cabin in Kings Beach
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviewsBig Dipper:Speedboat Beach-View-Kayaks-SUPs-HotTub
Cabin in Tahoe City
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 262 reviewsWest Shore Cabin: Walk to Lake & Sunnyside
Cabin in Homewood
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviewsTahoe Treehouse | Hot Tub, Private Pier, Dome Loft
Cabin in Homewood
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviews"POLISHED GEM" Near Lake and Ski Resorts is back
Cabin in Tahoe Vista
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 117 reviewsLAKEFRONT CABIN // Stay right on Lake Tahoe!
Cabin in Carnelian Bay
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviewsDog Friendly Beadle Cabin - Near Lake & Ski Slopes
Cabin in Carnelian Bay
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviewsAcross St Beach, Garwoods Mins to Ski, Hot Tub
Lake houses in Lake Tahoe
Home in Tahoe Vista
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 290 reviewsTahoe Vista Lady of the Lake Tahoe Guesthouse
Home in Tahoe City
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 192 reviewsFABULOUS Sunnyside-Tahoe Park location!!
Home in Carnelian Bay
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 197 reviewsUpdated Stylish Carnelian Cabin-Garage & Hot tub
Home in Tahoe City
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 174 reviewsSuper Tahoe Views in charming Dollar Point Cabin
Home in Zephyr Cove
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviewsBeach & Ski ~steps to Lake, 5 min to lifts. 4bd
Home in Tahoe City
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 165 reviewsDazzling Chalet West Shore Tahoe | 4bd 3ba 2150sf
Home in Homewood
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviewsTahoe Cabin w Hot Tub Near Lake
Home in Tahoma
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviewsBeautiful Meeks Bay Bliss & Panoramic Lake Views!
Your guide to Lake Tahoe
Welcome to Lake Tahoe
It’s tempting to describe Lake Tahoe, with its glittering blue waters, as a jewel, but that doesn’t get at the size of it. Lofted high in the Sierra Nevadas, ringed by snow-capped mountains, and straddling the California and Nevada borders, Lake Tahoe is one of the largest lakes in the United States, and the second deepest. Renowned for its clear, fresh water, the lake is an important research station for scientists who study its ecology and a picturesque playground for every type of waterfront fun. Fishing, boating, swimming, jet skiing, and scuba diving are all popular pastimes here. And plenty of visitors are content simply to relax on its many beaches, in the shade of towering pines. Thanks to Lake Tahoe’s size, the communities surrounding it are varied: Chic bohemian enclaves, rustic cowboy outposts, and glitzy casinos all cluster near its shores.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Lake Tahoe
For lakefront fun, summer is the high season to stay in one of Lake Tahoe’s cabin rentals, when the sun is high and hot and the cool alpine waters of Lake Tahoe are refreshing. The shoulder seasons of fall and spring also make for pleasant times on the water, particularly for boating and fishing. In winter the region transforms into a skiers’ paradise, with snow falling from December through March. During these months, the lake is a pretty backdrop for cold-weather sports.
Top things to do in Lake Tahoe
72-mile Scenic Drive
Start your journey at any point on the loop circumnavigating the vast lake for a chance to explore all the area has to offer. On your scenic ramble, you’ll pass historic homes, fascinating history museums, scenic overlooks, state parks, and characterful mountain communities, with gorgeous Lake Tahoe at your shoulder the whole time.
Tour Grand Homes
Long a destination for the wealthy, many of the grand estates that line Lake Tahoe’s shores have been turned into museums that you can tour. There’s the Ehrman Mansion, an opulent circa-1903 lodge built by a rich businessman from San Francisco, now run by the California State Park System. Thunderbird Estate, built in the 1930s, is notable for its stunning stonemasonry, ironwork, and woodwork. A short hike will carry you to Vikingsholm, a 1920s estate inspired by Scandinavian architecture.
Emerald Bay State Park
So named for its often vividly green waters, Emerald Bay is a postcard-pretty spot on the south side of Lake Tahoe. The area is home to striking vistas overlooking the bay, hiking trails, and the Vikingsholm estate. Just off the shore is little Fannette Island, accessible only by boat. Its granite face is covered in pines, and on top sits the shell of a stone tea house where ritzy vacationers of yore once relaxed.
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