Franciscan Lodge in Tahoe Vista, California

Franciscan Lodge sits directly on Lake Tahoe's shore and offers a private beach area with a pier. A seasonal outdoor swimming pool, enclosed by a fence, includes sun loungers and pool/beach towels. Guests can use the barbecue facilities, picnic area, and outdoor furniture in the garden.

All rooms and studios at Franciscan Lodge include a full kitchen, a seating area, and fresh towels and linens. The property has lodge rooms and privately owned cabins, with some units on the lake side of the road and others on the forest side near the pool. Lakeside cabins place guests steps from Lake Tahoe's water, while forest-side cabins are a one- to two-minute walk to the beach via a crosswalk.

Diamond Peak Ski Resort is 15 km from Franciscan Lodge, Northstar Ski Resort is 12.8 km away, and Squaw Ski Resort is 24 km from the property. Treetop Adventure Park is 1.6 km from the lodge, and casinos are 6.3 km away. Incline Village shops and cafes sit within 10 km, while Lake Tahoe Airport is a one-hour drive.

Guests can fish, hike, cycle, and ski in the Lake Tahoe area, with snowshoeing and cross-country skiing routes close by. Soccer fields and a golf course are available, and paddle board rentals operate near the property. A games room and table tennis offer additional recreation, and the ski pass vendor provides lift tickets.

Franciscan Lodge offers free parking and accessible parking, and daily housekeeping is included. Fax/photocopying services are available, and key card access secures every unit. After-hours check-in uses a lockbox and an emergency key card, with CCTV cameras monitoring common areas and the property exterior.

Location: Lake Tahoe beachfront with private beach and pier

Pool: Seasonal outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers

Rooms: Full kitchens in all rooms and studios

Outdoors: Paddle board rentals, golf course, snowshoeing

Skiing: Diamond Peak, Northstar, and Squaw Ski Resort within 24 km

Convenience: Ski pass vendor and after-hours check-in