Tahoe Cabin Rentals - North or South Lake Tahoe Vacation Rentals

Tahoe cabin rentals are everywhere around Lake Tahoe and make for a fantastic vacation destination for the entire family.

Lake Tahoe is a crystal clear lake located high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains with Lake Tahoe Vacation Rentals on all shores of the lake. The lake and its surrounding area which is commonly referred to as Tahoe, has an elevation of 6225 feet. Lake Tahoe is twenty two miles long and 12 miles wide and has a shoreline that extends over 71 miles. This gorgeous lake is shared by two US states, namely California which stakes claim to 42 miles of Lake Tahoe’s shoreline and the state of Nevada which has 29 miles of it. Lake Tahoe which is the largest alpine lake in North America is renowned for its almost translucent waters that are known to evoke feelings of wonder and awe. In fact, when the famous American author Mark Twain first set his eyes on the Lake during his visit to the area in the late 1860’s he described it as “the fairest picture the whole earth affords.”

A locale of unmatched beauty The Lake which was created by volcanic activity was first discovered by an American called John C Fremont in 1844 but before that the Lake and its forested surrounding area was home to the Washo Indian tribe who called the Lake ‘big sky lake’ in honor of its sparkling, blue and clear waters. Lake Tahoe has an average depth of 989 feet and at its deepest point the lake reaches a depth of 1,645 feet. However the Lake is not too conducive to swimming as the waters of the lake are often very cold even during the peak summer months. Moreover it is also known to have extremely strong and treacherous currents. Another interesting fact about the lake, is that this lake doesn’t drain into an ocean even though nearly sixty-three streams flow into it, rather it drains into the Pyramid Lake located in the Nevada desert by way of the Truckee River. Apart from the beauty of the lake, the area around Lake Tahoe is also characterized by crisp, clear air, dense forests and much tranquility.

Bookings Tahoe Vacation Rentals include private homes, cabins, chalets, condos and town-homes. There are very few hotels on the North shore and a few nice hotels on the South Shore. In any respect, Lake Tahoe is a destination that offer four season of fun for all types of outdoor enthusiasts. There are many property management companies around the Lake to inquire with but ReserveMyHome.com will soon be offering some great deals and packages for your stay.