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Tavern Shores - Steps to Lake / Walk to Tahoe City

Bailey's Hideout-Close to Beach & Hiking, HOT TUB

Dazzling Chalet | West Shore | 3+bd 2.5ba 2100sf

Private Ski, Lake & Golf Chalet! Walk to Lake
Cozy Cabin-2min Walk to Lake+Woof

The Tahoe at Three Pines – 5 Min Walk to Lake!

Steps from the lake! 3BD+ and 3bath w/ Lakeviews!

The Chalet 300: West Shore Lake Tahoe /Sunnyside
Lake side home rentals in Lake Tahoe

FABULOUS Sunnyside-Tahoe Park location!!

Casa del Sol Tahoe Truckee

Sensational Panoramic Views - Meeks Bay Bliss!

Lakeview House - Steps from the Beach

Updated Stylish Carnelian Cabin-Garage & Hot tub

Cozy Cottage

Lake Tahoe Chalet; hiking, biking, beaches, skiing

Cozy 4BR Retreat Minutes to Lake, Ski & Hiking
Lake Tahoe home rentals

Family Getaway/3BR+loft/30 Game Arcade/King Suites

Charming Sunnyside Cabin with Sauna - Walk to Lake

Pet Friendly Tranquil Home with Hot Tub

Luxe New-Build | Hot Tub | Grill | King Bed | Desk

The "Canyon Loft"

Rustic Pines Escape

Luxury Private Retreat - near Beaches and Resorts

Lake view 5b/5b Home in NorthTahoe. Pet friendly!
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Perfect Summer Getaway! Vintage 1960s A-Frame

Romantic Getaway-Walk to Beach+Hot Tub

Designer Retreat 3 BR 2 BA Prime Location

Sapphire Shore - Lakefront, 3BR + 1BR Guest

The Sugar Pine Speakeasy

Tahoe Harris House Quaint Cabin-Spectacular Views

Luxury Tahoe Cabin Close to Beach ~Tahoe City

Renovated Cute Cottage by the Park & Beach
Quick stats about vacation rentals near Lake Tahoe
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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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