Dog-Friendly Hotels in South Lake Tahoe

By Patricia Poulin

Dog-Friendly Hotels in South Lake Tahoe
A golfing and outdoor enthusiast's paradise, South Lake Tahoe provides a breathtaking backdrop for a relaxing vacation getaway during any season. This popular mountain town is host to several challenging golf courses, including the Edgewood Tahoe, rated by Golf Digest Magazine as one of "America's Top Golf Courses." Dog-friendly lodging options are numerous, with even some of the more upscale resorts now welcoming dogs to their properties. The fees and deposits listed are as of December 2009.

3 Peaks Resort and Beach Club

The 3 Peaks Resort and Beach Club is a non-smoking cabin-style property that welcomes travelers and their four-legged companions of less than 35 pounds for an additional $20 per night. Only one block from the beach and two blocks from Heavenly Village and South Lake Tahoe's Casinos, traveling families will be centrally located to the area's key attractions and dog-friendly hiking trails. Golfing enthusiasts may get a tee time at Bijou Golf Course, which is less than two miles from the property. The hotel offers rooms and suites, and in-room amenities for both include complimentary high-speed Internet, one king or two queen-sized beds and in-room coffee maker. Additional hotel features include a seasonally heated outdoor pool and two-tiered Jacuzzi.

3 Peaks Resort and Beach Club
931 Park Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 544-4131
lake-tahoe-california-hotels.com

Best Western Timber Cove Lodge

Nestled within South Lake Tahoe's marina the Best Western Timber Cove Lodge is an AAA Three-Diamond rated resort centrally located to Bijou Golf Course and the scenic 18-hole Tahoe Paradise Golf Course. More than 75 percent of the 262 guest rooms and suites are smoke-free and are equipped with complimentary high-speed Internet access, in-room movies and Nintendo games, coffee maker, fireplace, private balcony or patio and in-room climate control. Dogs are welcome at an additional $25 per night with a $100 refundable deposit. Guests may also enjoy an on-site fitness center, seasonally heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, complimentary shuttle to Heavenly Ski Resort or Sierra at Tahoe Ski Resort and 24-hour front desk service.

Best Western Timber Cove Lodge
3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-6722
timbercovetahoe.com

Vagabond Inn

The Vagabond Inn offers budget-conscious travelers a location convenient to South Lake Tahoe casinos, ski resorts and Heavenly Village shopping. Golfers are only a 15-minute drive to Lake Tahoe Golf Course, a challenging 18-hole course nestled with a mountain meadow in the High Sierras, and the award-winning Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. This dog-friendly property welcomes small-to-medium-sized pets for an additional $10 per night. Amenities include complimentary high-speed Internet, free continental breakfast, seasonally heated swimming pool, free parking and Heavenly Ski Resort shuttle. Guest rooms include one king or two queen-sized bed and microwave, or for a more intimate stay travelers may reserve a suite with in-room Jacuzzi and fireplace.

Vagabond Inn
3892 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 544-3642
vagabondinn-south-lake-tahoe-hotel.com

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About The Author

Patricia Poulin is a freelance writer based out of the western slope of Colorado. Poulin's travels and insight have chronicled in print media resources, such as "Inside Outside" and "Breathe" magazine. She is also a regular contributor for other various publications including "USA Today." Poulin holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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