5 Best Hotels in Lake Tahoe, California for Every Season - AFAR

"A family-owned, nine-cottage lakeside property on the west shore that sleeps up to 40 guests across one- to four-bedroom units, making it ideal for reunions. Established in 1933 and renovated in 2015, each cottage—named after a bird—features muted palettes and natural materials like wood and stone floors. The midlake, cedar-shaded setting offers a peaceful experience away from North and South hubs, with a private neighborhood beach, morning birdsong, sunsets around firepits, prime fall color viewing in September and October, meandering old-growth forest trails, and direct stargazing from the lawn." - Alexandra Cheney