LAKE TAHOE
Camp Richardson:
Between South Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay, Camp Richardson is a full-service family-style resort with bike rentals, boat ramp, ice cream parlor and two styles of vintage cabins: furnished and rustic.
Nightly rates from $106. 1900 Jameson Beach Road, South Lake Tahoe. (800) 544-1801. www.camprichardson.com
The Cottage Inn:
Gorgeous cottages, wood-sided with stonework bases, and ideal for romantic getaways, not families. Located 2 miles south of Tahoe City. They can fill up fast.
Nightly rates from $165. 1690 W. Lake Blvd.,Tahoe City. (530) 581-4073. www.thecottageinn .com.
Meek’s Bay Resort:
Knotty-pine cabins, some in the forest, some with beach frontage and lake views, direct lake access on one side, close to a great trailhead along Highway 89 on the other.
Nightly rates from $225. 7941 Emerald Bay Road, Meeks Bay. (877) 326-3357. www.meeks bayresort.com
Tahoma Lodge:
A series of small cabins near Tahoe’s west shore provides A-plus access to the Tahoe Bike Trail. A rare bonus for cabins: swimming pool (with hot tub). Nightly rates from $150. 7018 Westlake Blvd., Tahoma. (844) 755-2226. www.tahoma lodge.com
Angora Lakes Resort:
Upper Angora Lake is a small, pristine lake nestled at 7,470 feet, backed by a high granite wall. Nine rustic cabins are available for weeklong stays. There’s usually a wait list but call for cancellations.
Weekly rates from $1,390. 1214 Angora Ridge Road, South Lake Tahoe. (530) 541-2092. www.angoralakesresort.com