Well, after several weeks of planning a family camping trip "Mother Nature" said "Rain & Snow". After getting to the lake with all of our camping gear we just couldn't take camping in a tent. Now what? So I went to a local meat company to pick up my meat order and explained our predicament and they directed us across... more

We had initially planned to camp this Memorial Day weekend but thanks to the bad weather we discovered the Fireside Lodge instead. Our first question anywhere we stay is, "Do you allow dogs?" David and Christine welcomed our large yellow lab and even gave him his own treats, sheet and towel. They have their own resident pooch Kona who is... more

We booked 5 rooms for a family group coming to South Lake Tahoe for a wedding. Christine was so helpful even before we arrived. We had wedding favors shipped to her and they were in our room when we arrived. The rooms were beautiful, each done according to a theme, The Mariner room, the Bear den the Angler room etc.... more

Excellent hotel all around. Great location for us, close to the casinos but far enough away to be quiet. This hotel is just next to bike paths that encircle that side of the lake. They have snow shoes you can use as well as free bikes and kayaks. Fallen Leaf lake is just up the road as are the Desolation... more

Complementary bicycles including a cable lock allowed us to travel on bike paths, exploring Tallant & even into Nevada. Their free breakfast & happy hour & honor bar & snacks & hot tub & outside fireplace made this friendly motel a bargain. They also have a motor boat for excursions & free kayaks. We paid only $99, but it was... more