Lake Tahoe vacation rentals

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Other great vacation rentals in Lake Tahoe

Guest favorite

Apartment in Tahoe Vista

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 474 reviews

Rustic romantic condo Lake Tahoe with beach

Feb 13 – 20

G$30,628 GYD per night
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Cabin in Carnelian Bay

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 269 reviews

Midweek Ski Specials! Luxury Cabin w/ Hot Tub

Jun 17 – 24

G$73,794 GYD per night
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Home in Crystal Bay

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 212 reviews

Stunning Tahoe lake front home

Sep 19 – 26

G$99,514 GYD per night
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Condo in Incline Village

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 411 reviews

Wonderful McCloud 1 Bedroom! - Couples Retreat!

Jul 14 – 21

G$45,366 GYD per night
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Cabin in Tahoma

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 214 reviews

Featd in Sunset Mag | Walk to Lake | Private Beach

Feb 4 – 11

G$120,008 GYD per night
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Cabin in Tahoe City

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews

Lakeview Renovated A-Frame Cabin-Hot Tub & A/C

Jul 21 – 28

G$156,865 GYD per night
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Cabin in Kings Beach

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 159 reviews

Remodeled cabin w/in walking distance to LakeTahoe

Oct 5 – 12

G$44,722 GYD per night
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Condo in Tahoe Vista

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 218 reviews

Cozy studio close to NorthStar and Incline Village

Dec 13 – 20

G$37,011 GYD per night

Lake houses in Lake Tahoe

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Home in Glenbrook

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviews

Cozy Cottage

May 6 – 13

G$37,676 GYD per night
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Home in South Lake Tahoe

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews

The Perfect Mountain Escape w/ Hot Tub!

May 14 – 21

G$45,915 GYD per night
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Home in Tahoe Vista

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 289 reviews

Tahoe Vista Lady of the Lake Tahoe Guesthouse

Sep 16 – 23

G$54,610 GYD per night
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Home in Tahoe City

4.79 out of 5 average rating, 174 reviews

Super Tahoe Views in charming Dollar Point Cabin

Sep 5 – 12

G$114,993 GYD per night
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Home in Tahoe City

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 191 reviews

FABULOUS Sunnyside-Tahoe Park location!!

Sep 22 – 29

G$82,202 GYD per night
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Home in Zephyr Cove

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews

Beach & Ski ~steps to Lake, 5 min to lifts. 4bd

Nov 4 – 11

G$117,119 GYD per night
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Home in Tahoe City

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 239 reviews

*~The Tahoe Farmhouse~* (Discount Palisades Tram)

Sep 10 – 17

G$122,127 GYD per night
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Home in Tahoma

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviews

Spectacular Lake Tahoe views, one July opening!

Oct 13 – 20

G$69,795 GYD per night

Lake cabins in Lake Tahoe

Guest favorite

Cabin in Homewood

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviews

"POLISHED GEM" Near Lake and Ski Resorts is back

May 14 – 21

G$62,868 GYD per night
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Cabin in Carnelian Bay

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 301 reviews

Tahoe A-Frame Near the Lake

Jun 28 – Jul 5

G$148,776 GYD per night
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Cabin in Homewood

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews

Tahoe Treehouse | Hot Tub, Private Pier, Dome Loft

Sep 24 – Oct 1

G$85,163 GYD per night
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Cabin in Incline Village

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 436 reviews

Cozy North Shore Lake Tahoe Cabin

Oct 13 – 20

G$40,867 GYD per night
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Cabin in Carnelian Bay

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews

Dog Friendly Beadle Cabin - Near Lake & Ski Slopes

Sep 11 – 18

G$159,811 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Cabin in Homewood

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviews

Charming Cabin on a stream West Shore

Oct 3 – 10

G$72,111 GYD per night
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Cabin in Truckee

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 275 reviews

Donner Lake Cabin with LAKE VIEW, DECK and AC

Aug 24 – 31

G$87,040 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Cabin in Tahoe City

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 164 reviews

Dazzling Chalet West Shore Tahoe | 4bd 3ba 2150sf

Oct 22 – 29

G$102,484 GYD per night

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.

Destinations to explore