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1.
Where are vacation rental companies located?
All vacation rental companies we recommend
are located in South Lake Tahoe, CA and Stateline,
NV. Located at the southern tip of Lake Tahoe,
South Lake Tahoe and Stateline are only 58
miles south of Reno, Nevada, 198 miles east
of San Francisco and 100 miles northeast of
Sacramento. All are just minutes to the lake,
to some of the best skiing in North America
and to famous casinos! |
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2. Are lakefront rentals available?
Normally the answer is yes, but not very many.
They will be priced at the top of the vacation
rental market, and will usually be large homes
that could be used for large gatherings or
corporate functions. Please check with each
vacation rental company herein for availability
of lakefront vacation rentals. |
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3.
What is the difference between the North Shore
and the South
Shore of Lake Tahoe?
One can drive completely around Lake Tahoe
in about an hour and a quarter, so everything
is relatively close to the South shore, which
people favor because it offers the most opportunities
for recreation. Casinos at Stateline, NV,
skiing at Heavenly Mountain and all manner
of water sports and summertime activities
are within minutes.
The North Shore has excellent skiing opportunities
at resorts such as Squaw Valley USA, Diamond
Peak and Alpine Meadows. These different recreational
facilities require some driving, always less
than an hour. If you explore the area from
our South shore, you will be assured of a
pleasant experience! |
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4. What ski areas are nearby?
Heavenly
Mountain is within minutes of all South shore
vacation rental properties. Heavenly Mountain
is right in the middle of town. It is one
of the largest ski resorts in the United States,
rising to 10,100 feet -- the highest elevation
of any ski resort in Lake Tahoe! South Lake
Tahoe is also located less than an hour from
15 other ski resorts.
Visit the SKIING
section of this site for details about skiing
and snowboarding in Lake Tahoe. |
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5. How close to skiing, hiking, biking...?
All
South shore vacation rental properties are
centrally located to a multitude of diverse
activities offered in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Whatever activity interests you, you can probably
be doing it within five minutes to an hour,
at most!
Visit the LIFE CHANGING
THINGS TO DO section of this site for
information about activities in Lake Tahoe. |
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6.
How close are the casinos?
Lake Tahoe's largest
selection of casinos is located in Stateline,
Nevada, across the state line in the middle
of South Lake Tahoe. After an exciting day
on the lake or the slopes, enjoy first-class
entertainment and gaming at Caesars, Harrah's
Lake Tahoe, Harveys, Lakeside and a variety
of other casinos and exciting attractions. |
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7.
What golf courses are nearby?
There
are four golf courses within minutes of all
vacation rental properties. The Edgewood Tahoe
Golf Course, home of the "American Century
Celebrity Golf Classic", is the premiere
area golfing experience. There are many other
area golf courses as well, ranging from professionally
designed ones to local 9-hole walkabout courses.
Visit the GOLF
section of this site for details about golf
courses in Lake Tahoe. |
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8.
What about local transportation services?
South
Lake Tahoe provides an excellent shuttle bus
service that follows Lake Tahoe Boulevard
that runs across town. Some of the casinos
also provide shuttle services to and from
Heavenly Mountain. Transportation services
are not provided by vacation rental companies,
however. Almost all vacation home renters
come with their own transportation. |
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9.
Do I need a car for a vacation rental?
There
are numerous clean, inexpensive and reliable
car-free transportation
options in South Lake Tahoe that are easy
to access. However, we recommend renting a
car if your vacation plans include exploring
as much of the area as you can. With so many
things to do and see, it is easier to enjoy
your vacation on your time schedule if you
rent a car. |
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10.
How far is the Reno airport from South Lake
Tahoe?
Reno
International Airport is 58 miles and one
hour and 15 minutes travel time from the South
Shore. |
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11.
What activities are nearby?
There
are a multitude of year-round activities to
enjoy that only require five minutes to an
hour travel time from any vacation home property.
In the summer, there are enough out-of-doors
activities to keep an entire family busy for
months. Have fun boating, water skiing, jetskiing,
windsurfing, parasailing and rafting. Fish.
Golf. Play tennis. Bungee jump. Rock climb.
Hike and bike on the flat or on the mountains.
Visit a beach and take a picnic and take a
dip. Ride a horse and ride a trolley. And
more!
In the winter, choose from 15 ski resorts
that offer skiing, snowboarding, telemarking,
cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling
and tubing action. You will also find... Art
Galleries. Museums, Lake Cruises. Hot Air
Balloons. Restaurants. Shopping. And 24-hour
nightlife and entertainment around town and
at nearby casinos. Lake Tahoe has it all!
And any vacation home property is close to
all of it!
Visit our Life Changing
Things to Do section of this site for
information about
activities in Lake Tahoe. |
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12.
What should I bring when I rent a vacation
home?
Groceries
are all you will need! A "starter kit"
of bath tissue, paper towels, trash bags,
bath soap, shampoo, laundry detergent and
dishwashing detergent is normally supplied.
Towels and bed linens are also provided for
the number of people each property sleeps. |
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13.
Do vacation rental homes have kitchens?
Every
vacation rental home we have ever heard of
has a fully equipped kitchen. Each rental
usually has pots, pans and place settings
to accommodate the same number of people the
home or condominium sleeps. Virtually all
properties have access to barbecues in the
summer. Whether you are planning a picnic
or Thanksgiving Dinner, you are covered! (You
may want to bring anything special or important
that you like to have in a kitchen as well.) |
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14.
Am I expected to clean before I check out?
Vacation
rental companies clean your rental after your
departure. This service is added to your rental
fee when you make your reservation. Most rental
companies expect you to do "light clean
up" before departure. This means bagging
trash, washing dirty dishes and putting dishes
away in the cabinets. |
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15.
What about pets?
Most
all vacation rental homes are privately owned.
Therefore, the owners
specify whether or not pets are permitted. |
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16.
What about baby cribs?
Cribs
may be rented daily and weekly through independent
businesses in South Lake Tahoe. Call "Baby's
Away" at 800-446-9030 or 530-544-2229.
Advance reservations are recommended. The
items you order will be delivered to your
rental property before your arrival. |
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17.
How old are vacation rental properties?
All
vacation home properties vary in age. All
are routinely well-maintained and kept clean. |
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18.
Do vacation rental homes have boat docks?
All
properties within the Tahoe Keys Resort marina
area have access to a boat dock. Some will
have a private boat dock that comes with the
house. If you are looking for a property with
a boat dock, be sure to indicate that as a
preference when you contact your vacation
rental company. |
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19.
What about boat rentals?
Vacation
rental firms do not rent boats or arrange
boat rentals. However, most will give you
names and phone numbers to help you arrange
for a boat rental. |
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20.
What about ski packages?
Ski
packages are not normally offered by vacation
rental companies due to changing weather conditions
and the nonrefundable nature of ski passes.
Most rental companies, however, do offer discount
lift tickets at their front desk and are happy
to assist you upon arrival. |
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21.
Will a credit card make a reservation?
Yes. |
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22.
What is the difference between a standard,
moderate, moderate
plus and deluxe property?
All
properties are rated based on the décor
and furnishings of the home, condominium,
cabin or cottage. In general, properties with
more modern, coordinated décor will
receive higher ratings. A deluxe property
will have modern, matching décor, while
a property receiving a standard designation
may have slightly older furnishings. You can
expect that any property you select will be
clean, comfortable and equipped with everything
you need to make your vacation enjoyable. |
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23.
What about check out times?
Check
out times may vary with each vacation rental
company. Please check with your rental company
for their policy. Usually special arrangements
can be made, though please remember that a
cleaning crew does have to come in behind
you when you leave. |
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24.
What are minimum stay requirements?
Most
rental companies have varying minimum stay
requirements. Each property will likely have
a minimum stay requirement. If space is available,
most companies will accept fewer nights for
bookings made closer to the arrival date. |
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25.
What about discounts?
Call
each rental company to find out what discounts
may be available to you. |
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26.
What is the reservation process?
In
order to reserve a property for the dates
of your vacation, most companies require a
nonrefundable deposit equal to one night's
rent of the property. The balance due on the
reservation will then be due 30 days prior
to arrival. (60 days prior on all Christmas
and New Year's reservations.) |
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27.
What about cancellations?
Reservations
are nonrefundable. However, some rental companies
may offer
travelers' insurance that will cover you in
the event that you are unable to come for
medical reasons or weather conditions. Please
check with your vacation rental company. |
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28.
What about the weather?
With
an average of 278 sunny days a year, the chances
are high that you will enjoy great weather
conditions during your summer and winter vacations.
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