Very nice and cozy little roadside inn. Our king-bed room was nicely appointed with a TV, fridge, microwave, and coffeemaker. I found the bed exceptionally comfortable--firm but still cushy. The room felt spacious without being overly large, and the live gas fireplace was perfect for an otherwise chilly spring day here in Lake Tahoe. The bathroom was OK--nothing special but nothing terrible either. Except maybe the shower, which had very little water pressure and hard to adjust temp control. I was an also a little disappointed that there wasn't an open lobby for checking in; everything for our stay was handled by phone. It was also a little weird to have to walk downstairs from the parking lot to our room, but it was fine. That said, our room was poolside and we also had a view of Lake Tahoe out our sliding glass door. All in all, for the great price we got I really can't complain. It's a great option--and walking distance to Pep's for breakfast is a big plus. read more

Firelite Lodge - Pool, Lake Tahoe, fireplace, solid TV, great lighting, and nice little game/card table . . . what more could you want? - Hotels Near Me - Tahoe Vista, California

Self-check in was horrible. I've done it before through Airbnb so I promise i'm literate lol, but this time I was emailed a link to complete forms and did so. I was supposed to receive my code and room number but never got it(I did it while driving to the hotel, about an hr out). We waited 15 minutes outside with our suitcases, the front desk( maybe customer business room? not sure) was unlocked but no one was inside. Finally called the number on the door and it was a help line. Waited on hold for a bit, it was about another 15 mins total to get into the room. Lady on the phone was kind and helpful, not her fault at all! But it took about 45 mins from arrival to actually entering the room with waiting/on hold/check-in. By the time we figured out where to go there was another person standing outside the door near where we parked going through the same situation. I don't have a problem with self check-in although I don't prefer it, but you should probably make sure it works before permanently implementing it. Only other things were the shower head was incredibly low and the tv kind of sucked. For the shower: I'm 5'10, which I know isn't short, but it was at neck height. My bf is 6'4 and it was an even worse struggle lol. The tv guide didn't work, we had to change the channels to see what was on and the internet must have been spotty because it would lag every minute or so. Other than that the place itself was okay, i'm usually not one to be picky so it all would have been great for the price without the check-in part (please check my other reviews, leaving a 3 star is a big deal to me as I try to be positive on here!). The view was nice and the bed was comfortable! Overall, maybe it's because we had a long trip so I was antsy to unpack and shower, but I won't be returning just due to the check-in experience. read more

Firelite Lodge - view from "Lake View" 3rd floor room. - Hotels Near Me - Tahoe Vista, California

I felt uncomfortable the whole time I stayed here. Having a very difficult time sleeping, having slept on the road, it was very very uncomfortable to sleep in peace. I felt threatened inside. I kept being badgered and harassed. I tried hard to find some peace but I couldn't. I didn't feel safe at all. I kept laying down, but couldn't find and peace. Honest review, but you decide not me. read more

Would stay here again. Why? Wasn't here for more than an hour while awake. In fact, most of the pictures here on Yelp are unrecognizable because we arrived late, checked in with no contact from anyone (message with door code included) and left without going to the front office. Had WiFi. Big plus. Had mini-fridge and cups. Two sinks (one in bathroom, one in mini-kitchen-ish thing). My gas fireplace was on when we got there. Didn't adjust it so it may have been on the whole time we were there. I think it's a thermostat-regulated appliance but like I said, didn't touch it. Might have been on when we left? Clean towels, clean shower, clean room, fireplace. Weren't there for 12 hours total. Did the trick. Not sure I'd be thrilled about staying here for much longer. Very close to the road, across street from Lake Tahoe. read more

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Had an amazing experience. Self check in was very easy! Room was very spacious and clean. Pool was great , also has jacuzzi.

Hot tub is locked way before posted hours. Phone number is difficult to deal with as they only have pre canned responses. Asked multiple times if there was anyone on site at anytime. Lame AF especially the phone number "help" read more

I couldn't be happier with my stay. I only did one night, which does not allow you to enjoy the experience. Will definitely be returning when my schedule allows for longer. First, I'd book directly through the site and not airbnb. This way you can choose your room, to avoid some of the issues other have named, ie. Noise from neighbors, etc. I picked the lake view room which is the top floor. I was at the end which was great as I'm sensitive to sound. Unless you can pick on airbnb which it didn't seem when I tried at least. It was also cheaper directly through the site. View. The lake view is mid, as the kids say ha The trees block some of the view. But it's not a direct lake access hotel, so I wasn't too upset. It was still lovely to look at and relax. There is an ice and water station which is appreciated. The room was very clean. I was excited with how clean it was. You also get 3 seperate cleaning needs in the shower. Not that 1 in 3 mystery blend some places offer. Only thing, I don't think there are actual front desk people, but they are available via text. But I could be wrong. Looked closed when I tried to enter and they had the contact number posted. There is also no elevator that I saw. Last thing, they have a very cute set up for work for all the remote workers which will definitely have me returning to utilize that! It's a perfect remote set up. read more

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Absolutely stunning location. I wasn't sure what to expect arriving late in the evening. But my goodness the next morning I was glued to the balcony doors. Watching the sunrise was amazing and very close to the beach across the street. Very cozy room great for a solo trip or a couples trip. Love the fireplace and the overall layout. Definitely grab a room if you are looking in the area. Seamless check in. Excellent communication. read more

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Mostly pluses! Enjoyed two nights mid-week in a lake view Room had everything we needed. Not fancy but fab location. Beach across the street with Kayak and Paddle board rentals. Restroom with flush toilets . Now for the downside.. construction started at 7:30 am! Seemed too early even though I'm an early riser. Working on roof- so it was noisy. Continued through the day as we returned for a rest- still going. Water pressure in shower is very low- showered at noon so I wonder how it would have been in the morning when others were probably showering . With that said, I would stay there again. read more

This "lodge" is awful!!! We arrived after check in and the room was still not ready. There is no staff on site so service is terrible. We asked if there was a public bathroom we could use and they led us into their supply closet bathroom! We only had 2 towels despite there being 4 guests and it took many calls for them to actually bring us more towels. There was hair all over the bathroom and the tub is on the verge of breaking. If you see any reviews about good service, it's because the hotel left a bunch of fake ones to bring the ratings up! read more

- Everything we expected and more! Highly, highly recommended - The lodge is just a road away from the lake - Beautiful lake and mountain views from the third floor room window - The room had a small kitchenette; sink, microwave, fridge, coffee maker, wine glasses, wine opener - It also had a thermostat-controlled fireplace which was AMAZING - The balcony had two chairs and a table - The bathroom was spacious, no toothbrush/toothpaste provided - Enough drawers in the room for all of your stuff - Pool and hot-tub were closed due to COVID-19 - Free parking - Restaurants nearby, within a 10-15min drive either way - I would come back and stay here next time read more

Firelite Lodge - Hotels Near Me - Tahoe Vista, California

This place has a lot going for it, with some significant drawbacks. The location is stunning and our room had a tiny sliver of a view. The management communicated quickly when/if we had issues. ...but there is no one onsite to help. I think this is indicative of a new concept in hospitality where you log in to portals and get texted key codes instead of actually interacting with a human being. Very convenient for the hotel, less than ideal for the guests. In order to get into my room, I had to access a website, fill out forms, confirm my identity, log into something, etc etc. I can only imagine if my mom ever came here to stay. She'd STILL be standing by the front door trying to figure out how to jump through all the hoops. As others have noted, there was no breakfast and, when we were there, the hot tub appeared closed. The room was clean and comfortable. The shower worked well. The only other drawback was that we had a corner room and someone walked close enough to our room to peek in when we had the blinds open (not realizing we were right next to the walkway from the other side). read more

The view is so beautiful from here you can not see it from certain rooms but when you walk outside you see the lake It was very interesting cause it was all without seeing someone there is legit no one at the front but you can text them and they are pretty good at responding There is a fireplace as a heater and it was beautiful and it was pretty clean the hdmi in the room didn't work but that's okay we were able to screen share so that worked out I do very much recommend here and I would be back when I come back to north Tahoe read more

Firelite Lodge - Hotels Near Me - Tahoe Vista, California

Flawless room. Amazing customer service. Can't get much better than that. Room had everything, and was a very reasonable price for what you get. My guests and I enjoyed our stay here, and will definitely be returning. If you're looking for a cheap, clean, and cozy place to stay located near lots of stores, restaurants, and gas stations, this is the one. read more

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Great view! We had the best room with a view! Clean property. Easy self check in that is 100% contactless. No one is on the property. Great value for price & location. I would consider the property a 3 star motel. No frills but for the price, great value. You are directly across street from the lake. Walking distance to good restaurants and the place is clean, well maintained & our room had cozy fireplace. I will definitely stay here again & again. read more

They call it the Firelite Lodge but it should be called the Empty Hearth Lodge. The gas fire place would not stay on. We called for service, they tried to fix it but it couldn't work, it was set to a thermostat. This was not set up this way before new management. The fire place would stay on all night, we stayed multiple times. This new management does not deliver what they advertise! 2. Hot tub was not working initially! they told us there was sand in it and they told another couple that it was a thermostat issue! 3. we turned on the iron and the fire alarm went off!! Too many issues, does not deliver what they advertise... read more

Usually not moved to write reviews, but this experience was so poor I felt taken advantage of. And, since I made my decision off of positive Yelp reviews, felt like I add a dissenting opinion in case someone falls for it like I did. Other than the incredible location relative to the lake, this place was a disaster. As others have pointed out, it's "no contact". Not only does this mean you won't see another human being and no one is on premises to welcome you, staying here was like dealing with the DMV. I am not exaggerating that after booking I had to fill out at least 3 forms and received over 10 different 10 messages with automated info about the stay, checkin, checkout, etc. The room itself was the MOST perfunctory roadside motel, but I paid $300 in the dead of winter. I just needed a bed for a single night en route elsewhere, and I felt taken advantage of. Popcorn walls, uncomfortable bed and pillows, cheapest shower imaginable, not even a bottle of water for $300. Not a single benefit to the premises, room down in a basement effectively, furniture inside was the cheapest possible 2 person table from a cafeteria. Room layout was mega bizarre, bed stuffed on one side with the other half totally clear and the TV 10 feet from the bed at an odd angle. Clock blinking and unset. Clearly virtually no care goes into this place. I felt taken advantage of and insulted, honestly. Don't stay here. read more

If you have an oversize vehicle ( I'm in a semi truck) they wanted to charge me a $75 oversize vehicle parking fee on a $96 room. They were far from capacity so there was plenty of room to park. I can not believe that this is their policy. read more

I posted some updated photo. We had a comfortable stay. The staff was friendly. I would come back here again. I wanted to stay on the third floor to have that scenic view but they were all book so we were stuck on the first. Turns out when you stay on the first floor you also have a small patio that opens to the pool, parking lot, and walk way to the lake. Parking is free and the lake is literally across the street with kayak rental. This area is great for kids. About a mile up there's a golf/arcade . There are plenty of coffee shop and restaurants in the area but not walking distance unless you don't mind the walk. There's also a Safeway and Rite Aid near by all within about 1-2miles from the hotel. 8/28/20 our room experience Pro: -1st and 3rd floor with small patio deck -Fireplace in room -Bed and drawers modern look -Cable Tv -Small Coffee/dinning table in room -Large space -Wine glasses and wine opener -Heated pool -Lake across the street Con: -No Sink in bathroom instead placed awkwardly outside of bathroom -no actual closet, cloths rack near entrance door read more

Friendly staff! Loved the room- clean, spacious, romantic with fireplace. We stayed on the third floor and had a BEAUTIFUL view of the lake. No elevator which made baggage a bit tricky, but we asked the staff for help and they were great. Quiet area, very easy parking and several restaurants and bars within walking distance. I also love the no contact check in! I hate how long it usually takes to check in when you get to a place after driving for hours and you just want to lie down! Their system is quick, easy and painless. I also always lose my key, so keyless entry is fantastic. Can't wait to stay here again! read more

Pro's: right across the street from beach. Close to most other things in Tahoe Vista and Kings Beach. Clean. Fireplace (for winter). Con's: no A/C, only table fan. No bar soap in bath (not a biggy). Right on main road so traffic noise is terrible. Ice bucket in cupboard but no ice machine that I could see. read more

What a great place! I have enjoyed staying there. Very clean and nice place. Everything is fully automated. The only thing I wish they had is a boiler for hot water so I could make a tea. It is very close to the lake and sled hill park. I will visit them again for sure in the future. Recommend! read more

My first Yelp review but this is needed. This is a "no contact" hotel/motel, which means no staff ever on premises. A single phone number is provided, seems to be a center, possibly out of the country. Agent has no authority to actually correct problems. We arrived mid May. Center court swimming pool had perhaps two feet of slime green stagnant water in it, a cloud of fresh hatched mosquitos rising out of it directly over guest rooms. Our "lake view' room overlooked the pool, was level with the roof of the main office and had 3 thick powerlines 20 feet away from the window at eye level. Looking through them and over the hotel across the street you could see a postage stamp square of lake view. Room was adequate, which is why it gets one star. Contacted the number provided and was met with hostility--and refused to accomadate in any way. Supervisor only responded after we said we were checking out and cancelling payment. Room was left untouched. We received a voicemail after 9pm telling us they were keeping our entire two night deposit after "their ivestigation" into the matter. A complete carnie level scam. So many other lodges available in the area. Please avoid them for your own benefit. read more

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Everything one could ask for, great bed (and pillows), view of Tahoe (3rd floor room), friendly people. Asked about restaurants and got a list of 20+ that has prices, locations and types of food. Very nice room with a private balcony with table/chairs just outside of our room. A gas fireplace that automatically turns on and off with a switch on the wall. All the usual additions- continental breakfast, fridge/microwave/coffee service etc. It was the 50th anniversary for my wife and I, and we enjoyed it immensely and will be back- soon. read more

Nice hotel in north lake tahoe Came to lake tahoe for the new years, and choose this Firelite Lodge because of it's close proximity to the Squaw Valley ski resort. The drive to the mountain is pretty quick, about 20-30 minutes one way, and so we ended up being there everyday before 9am, and was literally waiting for the lifts to start. Talk about being the first to get on the mountain! In terms of the lodge itself, the interiors look very new. In the main lodge check-in area, the lodge itself is small, but look clean and nice. They also serve free breakfast in the main lodge area, and even though the breakfast didn't have fancy scrambled eggs or bacon, there was a lot of tasty items like fresh fruits, a waffle maker, toasted bagels and raisin bread slices, and hard boiled eggs. A lot of pretty tasty, healthy stuff that gives you the energy to tackle the mountains for the rest of the day Inside the individual rooms, the vibe inside is also amazing. The bathroom is pristine clean, and spotless, which is amazing. The bedding looked pretty much new. The heat inside was great--we went their on the coldest day of the year (according to the weather channel), and the heat was so good in the room that we actually felt hot and had to open the door at one point for a few min. There was even an actual fireplace in each individual room. The TV had a lot of channels, and there was a lot of equipment like wine glasses and bottle openers which was a pleasant surprise. It's no wonder this place had no vacancy during the 3 days we were there, with a huge red flashing "no vacancy" sign near the entrance outside. Will definitely come back to this place next time, if I can find a spot! read more

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Really too bad this place has new management. I made a reservation for this weekend, and contracted Covid today. I reached out immediately but I was 24 hours too late to make any changes to my reservation or cancel without incurring a 50% fee of the original price. I didn't even want to cancel I just wanted to move to a different day. Too bad Firelite lodge, you won't be getting my money anymore, even after years of staying with you guys. I sure hope none of you encounter Covid during this holiday season and have to plead your case to someone equally unsympathetic and greedy as yourselves. Might I add you guys are sold out this weekend and would have had zero issues filling the room I can no longer use..... read more

Our confidence in this lodge began when we were unable to process the discount online w/the reservation. Within 5 minutes, the owner called back and applied to our credit card. Ring cameras in the hallway, clean, across from the lake and 1st ever black makeup towel-genius! Upon check-out, they called within 5 minutes to let us know we left items in the fridge. So kind. Great location. read more

Pro: Free Parking Heated room Clean room Con: Overpriced Continental breakfast - false advertising Scenic view room - false advertising read more

Decent looking rooms even though the outside looks a little sketch. We stayed on the first floor by the pool which was perfect. Their location is amazing because you aren't far from anything and the beach is literally across the street. My biggest complaint is their beds are small and VERY uncomfortable!!! My 4 year old, husband and I couldn't fit sleeping side bu side. My husband had to sleep on the foot side of the bed so we could fit in the same bed! Give it a shut yourself and see what you think. read more

I normally don't write negative reviews. I try to be nice but I'm very unhappy about the dishonesty that goes on here. I was charged for a stain on my queen bed, which I noticed when I immediately arrived at 11:30pm but it looked like a stain that had been present for many years. I was too tired from my drive of 6-7 hours and just slept on the bed forgetting to tell them about it. After check out I find out that they are charging me for the stained spots that were previously there before I arrived. I was infuriated. It's not about the charge, or the paltry fee. If I did it, I wouldn't mind paying for it. I tipped 20+. But the principle, the dishonesty and charging me for something I did not do. I feel wronged. That is infuriating. I contacted the customer service and they said I should have read the tiny clause and sent them a picture of it. I'm sorry but who reads the clause tiny prints before every hotel stay? Even lawyers don't do that before every hotel stay. I didn't care about the fee but wanted an apology for them dishonestly charging me. But they refused. Next time you go here, take a picture of all the #towels, #blankets in case they charge u for something you did not do. The pure dishonesty is infuriating and unacceptable. read more

The Good stuff: Free Continental Breakfast with two cereals (honey bunches of oats, cinnamon toast crunch). There was also water, orange juice, or milk, Coffee, or Tea. They have a pool and spa, but we never used them due to the snow. They are located across the street from the lake and sandwiched in between a lot of restaurants (Captain Jon's, El Sanchos, Spindleshanks, and the Old Range Steak House. I did reviews on all but the steak house. The staff was friendly, room was clean, and we had our own balcony overlooking the pool and part of the lake. The Bad stuff: The television had 8 channels- most of which consisted of infomercials and the tv guide that listed a ton of channels we couldn't get. Their toilet paper was 1-ply and their towels didn't work too well (they would soak up part of the moisture, but stay wet. Usually towels are supposed to soak up all moisture and still be a bit dry.). I could get by with it, but I don't know others would feel about that. The heater worked well, but had to be turned to 80 degrees F in order for the room to reach a comfortable 70 degree temperature. Would I go there again? Yes. It is a cheaper lodge, so I wasn't expecting much. It exceeded my expectations and is in a good location. read more

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CLEAN & COMFY! It's a cute little lodge located right across the water. Staff was very friendly & welcoming. Beds & pillows were comfortable, everything was VERY clean! Definitely a place to stay again! read more

My husband and I stayed here the week of Christmas and were looking forward to a nice winter getaway. The lady at the front desk was nice and recommended we pick up the local magazine next to the door since this was our first time staying in the area. Let's start with the positives. Value - I chose this place because of the free breakfast, supposedly good wifi, and its proximity to the 3 ski resorts on the north side. Being in a hotel, we avoided having to pay the ridiculous holiday up charges of staying in a cabin or renting someone else's vacation home during Christmas. Updated Accommodations - The room had a nice fireplace that acted as the heater. Flat screen TV was nice too. We didn't utilize the kitchenette much but it looked decent with a fridge, microwave, sink, two wine glasses and wine opener. It even had two USB outlets for charging devices. The bathroom is updated and modern. I appreciated how the shower head was against the wall facing in towards our unit (and not the shared wall) because if all the units are this way, the likelihood of hearing your neighbor showering is greatly reduced. Bed - comfortable and warm. The lady at the front desk mentioned that they change the mattresses after summer to make them more comfortable for winter. The pillows are very soft but give little neck support for my liking. Now for the negatives. Bad Internet Reception - Our room (#27) on the third floor had zero cell phone reception with AT&T so getting wifi was very important. However, our internet reception was terrible and dropped off frequently. We were on the side closest to the office but I had to sit on the floor, right next to the balcony to get any decent reception. Seems like they used to have a second router available and I think they would greatly benefit from having it again. If it was there, half of the guests should connect to it if they can't boost the range and bandwidth of their current router. From my testing, I believe the router is in the office. This affected my stay so minus one star. Noise - On the third floor, I expected it to be pretty quiet since I wouldn't have to deal with the possibility of anyone stomping above me. I was not happy about waking up at 4am to the sound of my neighbor's TV through the wall. I could also hear them talking through the walls too. I'm a light sleeper and this is one of my biggest pet peeves about sharing walls with others. Additionally the gas fireplace makes popping noises which sounds much like the dripping of a leaky faucet. Minus another star. Bathroom - These ones are just me nitpicking. The sink has zero counter space but there is a drawer under the sink to store toiletries. The bathroom doesn't have an air duct to air it out after a shower so guests are asked to open the window in the bathroom for ventilation. Problem is, the window is small and located right at the ceiling. I'm 5' 2" and don't appreciate having to drag the dining chair back and forth after every shower. A foldable step stool in the room would've been helpful. Conclusion - a great place to stay when it isn't the busy season and you want to be close to places on the north side. Internet is available but might be unreliable. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper. On a side note, there aren't any elevators. If you require wheelchair accessibility, call ahead to ask about accommodations for your needs. read more

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Great stay just no trash can, no utensils, and no Coffe filers? Overall had a great day but deatails do matter!

We looked at a ton of reviews and hotels before we settled on this place and I'm glad we chose here. Room was clean and neat. Comp breakfast with Belgian waffle maker was very good. Free WiFi was most helpful as being in management, I usually have to work at least for a few minutes even when I'm off. I understand they remodeled last year and they did a good job. I like the bathroom tiles and sinks. The shower head should be changed out. I hate the ones they have but they worked. There is a sink and good size mini fridge with microwave and coffee maker in the main part of the room which was very nice. Only gripe there is that the sink is shallow...standard bathroom size depth so it is hard to wash a water bottle. Doesn't have a DVD player and you can't hook anything up to the big screen flat screen but the desk said that is in the works. Like this place and would have been a 5 except for one thing: the room was too warm. Weird to say that about a room in the winter but we got HOT! We only had the fireplace going to dry out our gloves, etc an the. Had to shut if off. We had a middle floor room so mate everyone around us had their heat on but we couldn't keep ours running for very long without going from comfortable to too hot pretty quick. There is no AC unit in the room so I don't think we'd stay here during the summer based on our winter experience but we would def choose to stay here again. read more

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Rude and extremely unprofessional service. The only good they have working for them is the location, however its not worth the hassle and dealing with unprofessional and a misguiding service. When we called them before booking the room, they said we have enough parking for a full size passenger van, however this is just wrong and we had to struggle to find parking for multiple days we stayed here. The rooms were not clean and smelled really bad. I would not recommend anyone to stay here. read more

The rooms were very clean, the staff friendly and helpful and we had a beautiful view of the lake. We will definitely be returning. read more

Firelite Lodge - Hotels Near Me - Tahoe Vista, California

Hotel and service was great, however, there's one person that just ruined the trip instantly. We were near a private room (which is in the inn!!) and my friend's phone dropped on accident. Keep in mind, we were on the side of the inn where there's a path to walk on. Instantly, this guy comes out of the private room and goes "What are you guys doing huh this is private property" and tells us to leave. Like huh?? We're renting a room here we didn't know that whole inn was private. And then he rushes out his other door towards my parents to scold them and to "control their kids". It's as if we did something wrong on purpose. Firelite lodge, get that guy out of here. He's such a buzzkill for no reason. BTW, this guy looked old and has glasses if that helps. His room is towards the front of the inn facing the beach. So TERRIBLY sorry we were there trying to pass by and her phone dropped. read more

Stayed here for a night last minute and it's a pretty good place! - cheapest in the area or northshore, 5-10 minutes from northstar ($79 + tax whereas others were $130+) - clean - has a heater in the room (which was good for the cold weather in tahoe) - even has microwave and fridge! - continental breakfast (make your own waffles, bagels, cinnamon rolls, cereal, hot chocolate, tea, coffee) - pool (but it's frozen during the winter time) Only thing that was kind of weird was they closed at 10pm, so when we said we would be arriving at 1am they asked for our credit card info and they would tell us our room and leave it unlocked. Weird. I thought all hotels were open 24hours? That means a hobo can just sneak in and find an open room to stay for the night haha. But overall good place. read more

Nice intimate lodge with a beautiful beach directly across the street. Spacious, clean room with a fireplace and kitchenette. Free Wi-Fi and continental breakfast. read more

Firelite Lodge - Nice spacious room - Hotels Near Me - Tahoe Vista, California