The Best Cabins and Holiday Rentals to Book in Lake Tahoe

This cozy three-star holiday home in South Lake Tahoe is the perfect retreat after a day spent exploring the mountains and the nearby Lakeside Beach or Zephyr Cove Beach. Relax in the hot tub, which is shared with the house next door, or enjoy a BBQ on the newly built sun deck. The house caters for up to six guests, with four queen size beds and a full kitchen with a dining table and breakfast bar. Traveling to Tahoe with a larger group? Rent the neighboring house to cater for up to 12 guests.

This four-star holiday home, between Lake Tahoe and several of the area’s best ski resorts, offers convenience and luxury in an equal mix. The six-bedroom home boasts plenty of amenities for relaxation — including a top floor room with soaring vaulted ceilings and cathedral windows overlooking the surrounding forest, a games room with a pool table and a wet bar, a family room with a fireplace, and a hot tub on the outdoor deck. It’s the ideal base for a ski holiday, with the Heavenly Mountain Resort, Sierra at Tahoe and Kirkwood Mountain Resort all within easy driving distance.

Looking for a family-friendly holiday home within easy walking distance to everything South Lake Tahoe has to offer? This end-unit condo with panoramic mountain views offers easy access to the lake and is within walking distance to the beach, indoor and outdoor pools, and tennis courts. The spacious interior has three bedrooms that sleep eight guests and is decorated with vibrant bed linens and colorful artworks that make it feel like a home away from home. Make the most of the waterside location and rent a boat, kayak or paddleboard.

This quaint, yellow-painted cabin is located in South Lake Tahoe’s Country Club Estates neighborhood — also known as Elk’s Club — which is ideally placed for enjoying cross country skiing, hiking, biking, and golfing at the nearby Lake Tahoe Golf Course and Tahoe Paradise Golf Course. There are three bedrooms featuring premium bedding, a living room with a brick fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen. The property also benefits from access to an outdoor tennis court and pool.

The aptly named, Oasis in the Pines, holiday home combines mid-century modern style with classic cabin vibes — think exposed timber beams, an A-frame ceiling, and open-plan living space with white oak floors and iconic Eames-designed lighting. The updated kitchen continues the theme with all-new appliances, white subway tiles, and sage green cabinetry. The three bedrooms sleep up to eight guests, and the upstairs bunk room is ideal for kids. Traveling with a baby or toddler? The home also comes equipped with a crib, highchair, toys and games.

This luxurious penthouse, in the heart of Heavenly Village at the Heavenly Ski Resort, is ideal for fun family holidays. The interior features a stone gas fireplace, contemporary furniture, and a modern kitchen that opens out to a rear deck with a barbecue and views over the surrounding pines. There’s even a novelty slot machine for fun, casino-themed evenings. It’s a short walk to Lakeside Beach, and the shops and restaurants of Heavenly Village are also within walking distance — for gourmet burgers, head to California Burger Company.

This spacious cabin, in a secluded forest off the Pioneer Trail area of South Lake Tahoe, can sleep up to 12 guests in four bedrooms, making it ideal for family vacations or group holidays. There’s an enormous, timber-clad games room, which features a full-size pool table and foosball table, as well as a deck area with a charcoal grill overlooking the large backyard. Heavenly Mountain Resort and the Lake Tahoe Golf Course are both within easy driving distance, offering plenty of recreational activities throughout the year.

This elegant three-story home in the quiet Montgomery Estates neighborhood, features four bedrooms, a marble-clad master bathroom with a spa, two decks, a patio, and an expansive dining and sitting area on the third floor with wraparound windows framing mountain vistas and treetops. The highlight, however, is the park-like yard that surrounds the home, complete with a picturesque waterfall. With space for four cars and 10 guests, it’s ideal for larger groups of family or friends.