South Lake Tahoe Rentals: Skiing, Condos, Cabins, Accommodations And Real Estate

South Lake Tahoe, a world-class vacation destination, is a tourist magnet in all seasons. Winter holds a special appeal, though, as snow blankets the region and Heavenly Mountain bustles with skiers, snowboarders, and ice skaters. South Lake Tahoe is easily accessible even in winter and is less expensive than destinations like Aspen, Colo., and Park City, Utah.

Besides the fantastic restaurants, touristy shopping centers and nearby Nevada casinos, Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort is the main attraction of South Lake Tahoe in winter. This picturesque 4,800 acre resort is the largest in California. It boasts California's longest vertical drop, Lake Tahoe's highest summit, 91 trails, 29 lifts, and the West Coast's most powerful snowmaking system. Let's not forget that skiing down Heavenly Mountain fills the eyes with postcard-worthy views of Lake Tahoe. A one-week pass costs just $349.

When planning a trip to South Lake Tahoe, the first item of business is finding accommodations. Cabin or condo rental are nice alternatives to crowded ski lodges. Vacation rental databases like VirtualTahoe.com and Lake Tahoe Accommodations have a wide selection of condo rental and cabin rental options to suit any budget and group size. An eight-bedroom cabin rental through TahoeVacations.com is the perfect place to cozy up with family and friends after a day on the slopes, while a one-bedroom condo rental can be a blissful escape for a couple of lovebirds.

Bubbling hot tubs, private beaches, pool tables, flat-screen TV's, gas BBQ's, fully-equipped kitchens, and fireplaces are just a handful of luxuries to look forward to in a South Lake Tahoe luxury cabin or condo rental. StayInTahoe.com lists eight-occupant cabin rental prices in South Lake Tahoe ranging from $150-$600 a night during winter.

A week in South Lake Tahoe is enough for some investment-savvy vacationers to realize the hot market for cabin and condo rental in the area. McKinney & Associates with Coldwell Banker list duplex/triplex/fourplex real estate in South Lake Tahoe from $367,900. Owning real estate in this beautiful location offers perks for skiing aficionados, both when condo rental checks come in the mail and when it comes time to claim the condo for a week or two. Call it... quality control!

The joys of vacationing in South Lake Tahoe are easily worth the travel for West Coasters. Affordable prices, beautiful scenery, accessible accommodations, and fantastic skiing all work together to make South Lake Tahoe the kind of destination families return to year after year. Especially once the snow starts to fall and lift tickets go on sale!


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