Indulge in luxury at this Wilderness Lake Tahoe rental

Lake Tahoe is not somewhere you want to just drive through. The mountains have hiking and mountain biking in the summer and skiing in the winter, and the blue waters of Lake Tahoe are mesmerizing any time of year. Whether you want to stay a weekend or longer, be on the north or south shore, or stay in California or cross the state line to Nevada, here are 8 spacious rentals for your next Lake Tahoe vacation.

Bring all your family members, or organize a big friends group, and live it up in this chalet in North Tahoe. With five bedrooms and four bathrooms, it sleeps up to 12 people, and has luxurious amenities throughout. It has beamed ceilings, a gourmet kitchen, shuffleboard, a patio for dining outside, a firepit and a fireplace, and an outdoor hot tub. If and when you want to leave the comfort of your home away from home, the lake and ski resorts are a short drive away.

This isn’t your ordinary wood cabin. Nestled in the trees in Tahoe Vista and a 10-minute drive from Lake Tahoe, this modern, multi-level cabin has high ceilings and windows that let in a ton of light, large decks with a BBQ, dining table, lounge chairs, and fire pits. Wood accents throughout add natural charm, and there are five bedrooms that sleep up to 10 people.

With a fireplace, terrace, and a separate spa room that includes a hot tub and sauna, this cabin has everything you need for a relaxing vacation. It’s located in West Tahoe, close to Homewood Mountain Resort, surrounded by trees, and sleeps up to nine people in five bedrooms. In the evenings, you can enjoy a game of shuffleboard or a meal on the deck.

If you truly want to experience that lake life, book a stay at this vacation home on the north shore. Enjoy lake views through the huge windows, or while you relax in a lounge chair outside on the wrap-around deck or soak in the private hot tub. For entertainment, you can play shuffleboard, foosball, or a game of pool. Plus you’re steps from the lake and a short drive to Northstar Resort.

Another lakefront option, this house sleeps up to 10 and is located in North Tahoe, in Carnelian Bay in Ridgewood. Floor-to-ceiling windows let you fully take in the views of the lake, or you can enjoy the day sitting out on the deck. The beach, and Tahoe Palisades and Northstar resorts are all a short drive away if you feel like embarking on an outdoor adventure.

This spacious home is located just over the state line in Incline Village, Nevada. It has outdoor spaces made for entertaining a large group (the house is 3,700 square feet and sleeps up to 10) — a roomy patio with comfy lounge chairs, and a balcony for taking in the views. The house is also a short walk from a private beach and community pool, and close to shops, restaurants, hiking trails, and more. 

This cozy cabin has two bedrooms and is located in a quiet neighborhood close to South Lake Tahoe. There are three decks so you can take in the sights and smells of the forest, a wood-burning stove inside and a gas grill outside. You’re also close to beaches, ski resorts, and restaurants, giving you plenty of options all year long.

Kings Beach Family Getaway in the Trees

With four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a well-equipped kitchen, this house is great for an extended getaway. The home is a mile from Kings Beach and a short drive to Alpine Meadows resort. It has a large, furnished deck with a BBW, as well as a covered hot tub you can use even during colder temperatures.