A bags-game-on-the-lawn and canoe-paddles-over-the-mantle kind place – happily hosting guests since 1972.

Granlibakken is Norwegian for ‘hill sheltered by trees.’ Makes sense cuz there's a whooole lot of 'em. PS: possible bear sightings!

Spicy music. Spicier New Orleans dishes and oh-so-good oysters at The Oyster Bar.

A bags-game-on-the-lawn and canoe-paddles-over-the-mantle kind place – happily hosting guests since 1972.

You’ve got your pick of outdoors-y to-dos around this gem, ranging from hiking to river rafting (ask the adventure concierge for a killer rec).

Rooms rock a posh-rustic vibe complete with goose down comforters, mini-fridges and private balcony or patio (for obvious stunning-view reasons).

Lodge-like clubhouse in Squaw Valley – gardeny setting is perfect for BBQs. Borrowable bikes and snowshoes if you’re up for an adventure.

Set on the edge of Lake Tahoe – and steps from a ski resort – you can snow ski in the winter and water ski in the summer.

Sneak just across the border to Stateline and have some legal casino fun.

Rustic-modern style brings posh down to earth. Revel in lakeside views, leather lounge chairs & stone fireplaces – dress code free. (No stuffy jacket rule here.)

650-acre resort has no shortage of space to explore or vistas to take in.

Comfy rooms in a flawless location near the lake and within walking distance of casinos and restaurants.

Close to Heavenly Village shops & dining – plus outdoorsy adventures. The gondola’s right outside, and the lakeside beach and marina are walkable.

Authentic Mexican joint onsite (don’t leave without trying the guac) + spot-on home-style fare at the 24-hour grill (aka your eats are more than covered).

Warm, gooey cinnamon rolls at the complimentary hot breakfast make our morning.

Suite/condo-style setup in historic Genoa, with upscale eats at the 1862 Restaurant and more casual fare at the Saloon Bar.

Idyllically situated atop the Sierra Nevadas (aka jaw-dropping views all around).