Lake Tahoe Timeshare

Why not go in summer & winter?

Whether your getaway dream takes place in summer or winter, look no further than a timeshare at Lake Tahoe . The site of the Sierra Nevada Mountains will leave you breathless. Nestled in Nevada and mostly California , there are summer and winter options to suit all holidays.

In winter, the mountains are capped with snow and are excellent for skiing or snowboarding. The mountains range from over 8,000 to just under 11,000 feet. Rise in the morning, spend the day on the slopes and then retire to your condo in the evening to unwind by the fireplace. There is no shortage of places for skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing: Heavenly Mountain Resort, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Diamond Peak , Northstar-at-Tahoe, Kirkwood Ski Resort, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Donner Ski Ranch, Homewood Ski Resort, Mount Rose and Sugar Bowl Ski Resort are all great choices. Granlibakken is known for sledding. Plus, there are many beautiful snowshoeing trails for the novice and the experienced. If you're looking to buy a timeshare keep in mind Lake Tahoe is known for flooding and blizzards.

If summer is more your style, then you can take advantage of the beautiful clear waters. You can also take your mountain bike on some of the most adventurous terrain in the state. Two popular destinations are South Lake Tahoe in California and Stateline in Nevada . Boating is exceedingly popular, especially with mooring docks at most restaurants on the lake. Marinas include Timber Cove, Tahoe Keys, Ski Run, Sierra Boat Company, Lakeside, Camp Richardson and Homewood High & Dry. You can go on cruises of the lake on the Tahoe Gal, Tahoe Queen or the M.S. Dixie. A fantastic 165 kilometer biking trail is 165 kilometers long and you need to have some experience with mountain biking to circumnavigate Lake Tahoe.

Embassy Vacation Resort - South Lake Tahoe , California

Studio, one bedroom and two bedroom condo-style

Suites can sleep six people with two bedrooms and two bathrooms

Located one mile near the Heavenly Ski Resort, with a shuttle bus available

Close to a beach, grocery store, snack bar, casino, games room, boating, shopping, golf and a restaurant

Amenities include: fireplace, fully equipped kitchens, laundry, swimming pool, hot tub, air conditioning, dishwasher, gym, elevator and internet hook-up

To buy a timeshare here it costs on average about $9000, but you can rent timeshares for about $900 to $2000 per week, depending on the unit and the time of year. July is generally the most expensive month.

Americana Village - South Lake Tahoe , California

Wooded area, close to skiing, water sports, horseback riding, live theater, parks, playgrounds, fishing, scuba diving, golf, grocery store and shopping.

Pool, hot tub, sauna, casino, fine dining, fitness center, waterskiing, windsurfing

Handicap-accessible units in studio, one bedroom and two bedroom units - studio can sleep four people

Maid service and wake-up service available

Kitchenette

To buy an odd-year timeshare the average cost is about $4000, but you can rent a week from about $800 and buy a resale deeded timeshare for about $2000 to $5000.

Worldmark South Shore Tahoe - Zephyr Cove, Nevada

Ten minute walk to Nevada Beach State Park

Pool, fitness center, whirlpool, laundry and games room on property

Near tennis, horseback riding, sauna, casino, golf, fishing, boating, skiing, live entertainment and shopping

Units have fireplaces, washers and dryers, dishwashers, kitchenettes

One bedroom, two bedrooms and three bedrooms available

A floating, annual, deeded timeshare runs about $50,000, but you can rent a week for about $900.

Besides skiing there are some great adventures you can see and do while you're there. A popular tour is the Lake Tahoe Private Boat Charter which costs about $75 an hour, plus fuel and tip, and runs from June to October. It leaves from Zephyr Cove on the Nevada side. You must book well in advance.

The Emerald Bay Sightseeing and Dinner Cruise is not only popular with tourists but the locals like to go a couple of times a month as well. Dinner is usually New York steak, garlic crusted trout, portabella mushroom lasagna or pan-seared chicken. It lasts about two hours and leaves from Zephyr Cove. On Fridays you can hear songs from the musical Showboat, while dining Cajun; these nights book up fast. The boat generally leaves at 5pm and returns around 7pm. You have to make your way there on your own unless you grab the free shuttle from South Shore Casino. The three course meal (alcohol not included) and cruise starts at about $33.

On the California side of Lake Tahoe there is the fantastic Lake Tahoe Helicopter Tour which leaves South Lake Tahoe Airport and travels above Camp Richardson, Emerald Bay, Meeks Bay, Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Incline Village, Cave Rock, Zephyr Cove and back to the Airport. This 45 minute ride can hold up to three window-seat passengers. Booking in advance is highly recommended. The only downside to this tour is singles must pay a 50% surcharge (and you can't be in excess of 300 pounds in weight). It is a bit pricy, but worth every penny, starting at about $300.