The Cottage Inn at Lake Tahoe

Centered around a 1938 lodge, this tranquil hotel set in wood cottages is a 3-minute walk from Lake Tahoe and 3 miles from Tahoe State Park. The cozy accommodations range from rooms with fireplaces, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and DVD players, to suites with kitchens, balconies and whirlpool tubs. All have sitting areas. Freebies include parking, and cooked breakfast served in the dining room or the terrace in the main lodge. There's also a cozy sitting room with a fireplace and a game table. A private beach features picnic tables, a volleyball court and a dock.