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Cabin in Kings Beach
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 261 reviews"Little Dipper" Magical&Romantic Mountain Modern
Cabin in Tahoma
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviewsTucked Inn - Tahoma Homewood Getaway
Cabin in Homewood
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviewsTahoe Treehouse | Hot Tub, Private Pier, Dome Loft
Condo in Truckee
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 165 reviewsBase Camp for Your Next Tahoe Adventure
Tiny home in Kings Beach
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 537 reviewsVintage Modern Tiny Cabin - 1 block from the Lake
Home in Kings Beach
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 141 reviewsSteelhead Guesthouse | Cozy Oasis w/ Hot Tub
Townhouse in Kings Beach
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 215 reviewsLakefront, Views, Walk to Restaurants, Beach
Cabin in Kings Beach
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 188 reviewsRemodeled cabin w/in walking distance to LakeTahoe
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Home in Tahoma
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 145 reviews4BR/4BA Contemporary House, Lake Views, Hot Tub
Home in South Lake Tahoe
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 167 reviewsHot Tub; Games; Near Lake, Trails, Heavenly
Home in Kings Beach
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviews"Serene Retreat: Cozy Home Steps from Lake Tahoe
Home in Zephyr Cove
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 318 reviewsThe "Canyon Loft"
Home in Tahoe City
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 156 reviewsCharming Lundell Cabin
Home in Carnelian Bay
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 229 reviewsUpdated Stylish Carnelian Cabin-Garage & Hot tub
Home in Zephyr Cove
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 156 reviewsBeach & Ski ~steps to Lake, 5 min to lifts. 4bd
Home in Carnelian Bay
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 249 reviewsTCBHaus - Tahoe Carnelian Bay House
Lake Tahoe cabin rentals
Cabin in Truckee
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 307 reviewsDonner Lake Cabin with LAKE VIEW, DECK and AC
Cabin in Pollock Pines
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 174 reviewsCozy River Cabin/HOT TUB/Escape from the Bay
Cabin in Kings Beach
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 444 reviewsCabin de Siewers
Cabin in Markleeville
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 353 reviewsMarkleeville Lilac Cottage, Cozy Creekside Cabin
Cabin in Kings Beach
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 219 reviewsSpeedboat Beach Retreat on Brockway Point
Cabin in Incline Village
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews999 Lakeshore | Beachfront Ski Cabin | Tahoe (#47)
Cabin in Homewood
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviewsWayfare Cabin: Tahoe West Shore A-Frame
Cabin in South Lake Tahoe
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 411 reviewsCozy Rustic Log Cabin Oasis, Dog Friendly, Hot tub
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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