FYI - Tickets must be purchased online to enter the parking lot. No charge for parking. We went on…read morea discounted day ($35 per person for all access to play, snowboard, ski, and tube). Equipment is included for kids 8 and under (size 4 and under). Steal! At that price point, this is the perfect snow day with a group of kids. For anyone outside of that range, rentals are $59 flat, whether you stay two hours or all day. Go all day to maximize your rentals! That said, the kids play area was pretty underwhelming for my kids (ages 10-12). The slopes were short, not all lanes were open, and there was only one black magic carpet running. That meant tubers, snowboarders, and skiers were all sharing it, which slowed things down quite a bit. Getting around wasn't the easiest either. There's only one entrance and exit and into the resort, so you're walking everything in while the kids carry their gear. Not terrible, but definitely inconvenient. We were told there was a tram running every 5 minutes, but it wasn't operating that day. My guess is they scale back operations on discounted days (fewer lanes open, no tram, only one black magic carpet). Parking was easy for the only entrance, which I appreciated, but it would be so much better if there was direct access to the kids area from the lot. Service was subpar. Staff weren't rude, but definitely not warm or helpful. No one showed the kids how to put on their boots or gear, and we weren't told helmets were required until my kids were already at the top of the slope, so I had to go all the way back to rentals. Also worth noting: kids 8 and under are restricted to the kids area only (no lifts or bigger slopes), which makes sense, but that wasn't clearly communicated upfront. Overall, the kids still had fun, and for $35, it's worth it. But I would only come back on a discounted day. I wouldn't pay full price for the experience as it currently is.

My husband and I took a day off to take our family here for the day to have fun, when we purchased…read morethe tickets 2 kids under 8 and 3 adults and went on to have fun, the tubes were broken up from the bottom that helps you slide on the snow, there was no strings attached to it either for us to be able to pull them up, specially if you have kids can you imagine how hard it is to carry the tubes with you falling apart and still have to help your kids not falling and carrying their tube as well ?!! On top of that once we finally got to the top, and sat down on the tube and started sliding, we got stuck all through out the slope all the way down pushing with our hands, and the kids couldn't even reach with their hand to push themselves down. What a disappointment!!!! Sooo expensive, besides our day was ruined, the kids were so sad and down because of it. I went to the reception to request our refund because we had to leave to try to find another place to go have fun if possible, they said they couldn't do the refund there but to email costumer service. So I did. As soon as we got to the car. The next day they answered and said since the adults area was not optimal they would refund me those tickets even though it was against policy, but the kids they wouldn't as their area was working fine. We didn't even use the kids area, we went to the adults area, all of us!! Besides, we're we supposed to let a couple kids have fun and not the others ?? Also, shouldn't you warn people about it before they purchase the tickets ???? Is this part of their scam ? And the material broken and not operational? A hazard even!!! What a inconsiderate thing to do from their part. Well, I said I wanted the full amount back and explained the situation over and over again, and a couple days later the refund for the adults tickets that she had refunded us, disappeared!!!!! OMG !!! Honestly people, DON'T waste your money here.

We are currently here for only one night with our kids. Place is amazing so far. Awesome cozy…read morelittle rooms that make you feel like you are in your own cabins . They basically are your own cabins with the fire place in each room and bunk beds for the kids. Very close to multiple ski resorts and very close to downtown truckee. Very clean, spacious and the guy I spoke with on the phone that manages the place is great to work with, I'm guessing he is the owner. Self check in with code at the doors to rooms make it easy. 10/10 recommend. Not a lot of snow right now but we will definitely be back with the family again next time we have a lot of snow. Possibly may even come back during summer to enjoy the lake. Price is reasonable, definitely worth every penny.

Great little place. Not like other BnBs, good privacy and on-suites. Cozy but well thought out…read morerooms. More of a mini hotel with nice private grounds and a very nice grab and go breakfast. Loosing a star for the bed. I'm a side sleeper and my shoulder is throbbing. Thin, cheap, too firm mattress for 200lb me with shoulder issues. Will gladly come back after mattress upgrade. Awesome location right off 50 access road at lake level. Across from dope Truckee Ice Creamery. Beautiful walks in either direction. If you fish, bring your pole... Great fishing decks right across the street with good action the 7a I was here.

We decided to try snow shoeing at this resort.  I think it's a hidden gem.  It's only about 1.5…read morehours from Sacramento if the weather is good. We went on a weekday morning and there were probably about 25-30 cars in the parking lot.  The resort is so huge that we felt like we had the whole place to ourselves.  We only saw 1 other person on all the trails we took.  We have never gone snow shoeing before, but the staff was really nice and walked us through everything.  They have nicely marked trails and we did a 3 mile loop and had a wonderful time.  The scenery was beautiful and it was just so peaceful and nice.  I think most people go to this place to go cross country skiing, but the snow shoeing was fun and a good workout!

Good cross-country area with a huge variety of trails! My partner and I took lessons in the morning…read moreand were able to to find plenty of trails to fill the day. We also rented a pulk (for towing our 16-month-old behind us), but there is a limited supply of these and we did have to wait an hour or two for one to become available. We did find there was a wide range of difficulty levels just within the beginner/green trails. Some were truly flat, others had a decent amount of elevation and difficult sections. For the more advanced skiiers, the warming huts further out on the trails sounded nice! Despite covering a lot of acreage, it's a small enough place that we did run into our more advanced friends at lunch back at the lodge without even coordinating.

The Rainbow Lodge was our dream wedding venue and it didn't disappoint. All of the work the…read moreShapton's have put into the grounds and maintaining the lodge made for a spectacular backdrop for our wedding weekend. There were plenty of amenities and inclusions that shortened our rentals list and kept our wedding day running smoothly. The Rainbow Lodge team was highly professional and organized while also incredibly friendly and fun. Emily was prompt, detail-oriented, and helpful as we navigated all of our wedding planning logistics. The team has their operations dialed and it gave us great piece of mind to know that they'd keep the day running smoothly. On top of it all, our wedding dinner was delicious. Spencer and his culinary team were able to accommodate several dietary restrictions while keeping the meal flavor-forward. If you're looking for an intimate mountain wedding that can host all your people, the Rainbow Lodge will check all your boxes!

Just photographed a wedding here last weekend. What a beautiful venue ! The staff was very friendly…read moreand welcoming, and gave me a whole tour of the place. The food and drinks were great and I really enjoyed how beautiful and thoughtful everything was.

Wow! Everything was great about our stay here! A full kitchen, one bedroom with a pull out sofa, a…read moretable for 6, balcony over looking the beautiful mountains, steps from skiing and shops/restaurants at Palisades Tahoe, free bike rentals, fire pit for making s'mores, easy parking and quiet area! We loved it!

RCI timeshare unit in Squaw Valley / Olympic Village. Came here for a weekend getaway in June and…read moremade the reservation pre-covid, and because of covid, we were able to reschedule without a change fee. We stayed in a studio which had a full kitchen (including a microwave, electric kettle, dishwasher, and stove), a fireplace, and a pullout couch which slept an additional two people. The wifi comes with the room and was fast enough for me to be able to WFH. The bathroom has a tub and there were plenty of towels. Parking is also included and is in a garage. The check-in process was easy (starts at 4pm) and the front desk was very friendly. When we checked out, the front desk was closed (it was before 9am) but we were able to leave the gratuity envelope at the desk along with the key cards. They do recycle the cards and there's a receptacle indicating such. There is a small "gym" with a treadmill and stationary bike (no weights). There are hot tubs available by reservation. Overall, the location is good as it's right next to Olympic Village and the slopes of Squaw Valley. The decor was wolf-themed as befits the name and it's a cozy, homey stay.

Beautiful,rustic perfect for any season! The photos make you want to curl up by a fireplace and…read morewatch the snow come down!

Lost trail Lodge is a fabulous find. And when I say "find"I really mean it. You have to follow a…read morehand drawn map on a washboard dirt road and through 3 creeks and a tunnel with a creek running through it to get there! We stayed July 4th weekend in Cabin #1 (queen bed up in a loft, deep soaking tub) and Cabin #2 (queen bed downstairs, 4 twins in the loft and a shower). We loved every bit of the place from Opie the Great Pyrennees dog, to the solar power that warmed our bath, to the gorgeous wood buidlings, to the delish mountain water, to the gorgeous remote location in Coldstream Canyon. We will definitely go back. Now I'm itching to learn to snowshoe to go there in the winter! 4 wheel drive & clearance A MUST in the summer to get there. The only improvements I would recommend are for the place to use biodegradable soaps (dish, body & laundry) and other household items. It was disheartening to be off the grid in nature's bounty and discover antibacterial dish soap, and Zest bar soap in use.

Boreal Mountain is so far my favorite place to ski. It's very gentle and beginner-friendly, which…read moremakes it a great place to learn. The prices are also reasonable. We did the beginner class, which came with rentals and an all-day lift ticket! such a great deal. I really liked that the lift ticket didn't limit which slopes I could access. When I called Mt. Rose, they told me their beginner class also includes an all-day lift ticket, but it only allows access to the beginner lifts (and there are only three). My husband is a very good skier and has been skiing since he was 6 years old. He took the class with me so I wouldn't be alone. If we had gone to Mt. Rose, he would have missed out on the more advanced slopes (which I wouldn't go on anyway since I know my limits). I'm glad we chose Boreal so he could still enjoy the higher-level runs while I stayed comfortable on beginner terrain. The service was also very fast. We got our boots and ski equipment within 15 minutes. At one point, I accidentally returned my equipment because I thought my husband was done for the day after coming back from a higher-level slope. But he actually wanted to go again with me on the beginner slopes! After I explained the situation, Boreal let me re-rent the equipment at no extra cost. I showed my armband that confirmed I was in the class that included rentals, and they were very understanding. Overall, Boreal is definitely my go-to ski place. We'll be back!

As a beginner with 2 little beginners, I greatly appreciated this place and the cozy size relative…read moreto the major Tahoe resorts. I would say it's similar in size to dodge ridge with more accessible greens near the entrance. Pros: 2 lifts to greens are right up front. Learners and lessons have a good sequestered area, not Connected to other trails. Lesson teachers were a saint with my difficult son - he's finally surviving the bunny slope after a 90 minutes lesson! Cafeteria food isn't bad (but pricey as with everywhere) Snow condition was wonderful ! Very cold so not icy, fluffy and soft No extra price for parking close by (but lot is small) Cons: Lesson / rental line is a bit confusing Nowhere to sit in the lodge with a ton of table campers but seems to be a universal problem

We stayed at the PlumpJack Inn in Olympic Valley for a ski trip and booked the one-bedroom suite…read more Just a heads up -- it's essentially two connecting hotel rooms. One side had a king bed, and the other had a pull-out couch with a table and chairs. Both rooms had their own bathrooms, which was actually a huge win. Ladies... you know how nice it is to have your own bathroom while traveling. He used one, I used the other. Zero sharing. The absolute best part? They are SO dog friendly. They provide bowls and dog beds, and they even give your pup treats. It made traveling with our dog feel easy and welcome. Location-wise, you really can't beat it. It's right across from the Village and the closest lift is the Tram, which is a huge plus when you're clunking around in ski boots. Being that close makes ski mornings (and afternoons) so much easier. We had a mini fridge in the room, and you can rent a microwave for $25 for the stay -- totally worth it for us. The front desk staff was amazing. Everyone was warm, welcoming, and incredibly helpful. They gave great recommendations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and even offered road safety tips when we were heading out. The hotel also has a restaurant/bar on-site that's open Thursday through Monday. We were able to eat there one night and it was delicious. My only complaint? I wish it were open seven days a week! Another great perk for skiers: they'll hold your skis behind the front desk, which is such a convenient touch. We can't wait to come back. Perfect spot for a ski trip -- especially if you're bringing your dog along.

A bit of an unusual review, but I had a very unusual situation where our infant had an allergic…read morereaction that caused us to derail our plans. The staff at Plumpjack were incredibly accommodating and helping us figure out the situation in real time, including finding new lodging on short notice. I give them complete credit for putting the customer first and would recommend them to anyone even though we weren't able to stay. The location is perfectly situated right in the heart of the village.

Our family's favorite Always fun , great atmosphere and the…read morefood is great too Definitely will be back soon

Sugar Bowl Resort is one of the last true independent gems in Lake Tahoe, and you can feel it the…read moremoment you arrive. Easy access off Donner Summit makes it a go-to without the chaos, and the recent improvements really show in the lodge and base areas. It's the perfect medium-sized mountain: big enough to explore all day, but dialed enough to avoid the sprawl and commuting lift-to-lift. The terrain mix is legit too, from mellow groomers to steep lines and playful powder zones. A place that still feels like skiing should. If anything, I'd love to see how they continue building on the upgrades.

Tried booking on VRBO due to an unusually good deal (great cost). Called VRBO to make sure it was…read morevalid and not a scam. VRBO told me to contact the host. I called this host at least 5x before getting anyone, only to be told that the price was incorrect so I should cancel and rebook. When I asked to speak to the manager to try to resolve the issue, he denied responsibility and directed me back to VRBO. Further, he accused me of trying to take advantage of the wrong price. Accusing the customer is never a great idea, especially when she is doing due diligence on a reservation. I responded that I wasn't asking for the listed price but what he could do to help me. Still, he refused to apologize or suggest a solution other than talk to VRBO. Fernando was very rude, and unhelpful. Now I'm waiting to see if he cancels my reservation. Don't go here unless you want to support a business who really doesn't care about your satisfaction as the paying customer.

Our experience was very mixed…read more This was a last minute booking. I made a mistake and booked it for a night earlier than needed. I realized this an hour later, contacted the management company immediately and they would not issue a refund, but did move our reservation to the correct date, so that worked out. The location itself is great. It's right on the lake of Donner Pass Rd, which isn't nearly as busy as in town (this was a summer stay by the way). The room wasn't great though. The walls are *paper thin* We could literally hear every word of the conversation the couple in the next room were having. Whenever they took a shower it sounded like a plane taking off. Thankfully everyone respected the quiet hours. There was also no AC. On top of this, the ceiling fan was on the same light switch as a light over the sink, so I had to climb on a chair and unscrew the lightbulb so we could sleep with the fan on. This place was about $40-50 less per night compared to staying in the Best Western. Although the location was nice, I'll probably look elsewhere next time. Truckee in general has become a very expensive place to stay.