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.

Seasonal poolside service includes mesquite grilled lunch and cocktails. (Also: live music Thurs-Sat!)

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

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

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

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

Hotel pool for when you feel like getting splashy.

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.

Fancy a dip? Pop into the hotel pool.

Breakfast is basic, but tasty and free.

All rooms have a suite setup, giving you space to stretch out.

All rooms are suites, because size matters.

Hostel-style digs in historic 1880s building which has always been some form of lodging/saloon and a possible brothel at one point.

Comfy furnishings in spacious rooms are a welcome break from in-flight conditions.