Where to stay with kids in Tahoe?

January 1, 2006 8:55 PM

Inexpensive, kid-friendly, currently snowy places to stay in the Lake Tahoe area? Bonus points for rustic/cabin/B&B atmosphere!
posted by harmfulray to travel & transportation (8 comments total)

we stayed at northstar a few years ago... definitely family friendly, im not sure about "inexpensive". Sugar bowl is probably your least expensive place to ski if I remember right.
posted by specialk420 at 9:24 PM on January 1, 2006

We rented a couple of cabins from a famous rock-climber named Chris McNamara, both very close to the lake, big inexpensive places that were well-appointed and clean and comfortable - and very kid-friendly. I think this is Chris' business: http://www.supertopo.com/

This is the place we've stayed at in the past, and will stay at his other cabin in a couple of weeks: http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/18975.html

You can also find plenty of good rentals on Craigslist - I've never had a bad experience.
posted by luriete at 9:35 PM on January 1, 2006

Stay at the Clair Tappaan Lodge, which is an old-stlye, rough-around-the-edges, family ski lodge run by the sierra club. It's quite cheap -- about $50 a night for adults, and I think meals are included (either that or they are cheap). Accomodations are are bunk beds, etc.--but it's a great, homey place that I loved as a kid. There's x-country skiing right out back, and it's a 20-30 minute drive to a bunch of the big downhill resorts.
posted by armchairsocialist at 9:36 PM on January 1, 2006

For the record currently there is no snowy places in Lake Tahoe. Let's all hope for cooler weather and snow, not rain.
posted by vaportrail at 10:05 PM on January 1, 2006

"...currently snowy..."

Keep in mind it's wet and rainy in the Tahoe region right now. The recent rainstorms have melted most of the snow -- you aren't going to have snow to play in.
posted by majick at 10:10 PM on January 1, 2006

I don't know about current weather, but I do know Granlibakken offers reasonable rates and they have either single rooms or multi-bedrooms most will full kitchens (fridge, stove, pots/plates/silverware and dishwasher). In my past job as a conference planner, we stayed there many years over the summer and it was great. They also have shuttles that run to the nearby ski resorts.

As far as rustic/cabin, they do have some great units that fit your bill. Bed and breakfast? Yes, sort of, they have a dining room that fits your requirement. When we were there meals were included as part of the stay, or you could cook in your own kitchen. It is not at all like staying at a luxury hotel... but they are very clean, comfortable, and friendly.

I have no current ties to the place, but I can tell you that the staff is great and we always had a great time there over the summers. If you have any more questions, hit me up on my email address in my profile.
posted by jerryg99 at 12:05 AM on January 2, 2006

I've stayed at Snowbrid a couple times. It's pretty dang kid-friendly.
posted by plinth at 6:09 AM on January 2, 2006

Thank you, everyone! I will check into several of your suggestions and the current weather conditions before we head up the hill :)
posted by harmfulray at 2:39 PM on January 2, 2006