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.

Right off I-80, with a freebie airport shuttle to whisk you to/from your terminal stress-free.

Breakfast is basic but tasty and free.

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

Free shuttle to the airport… or better yet, the nearby casino.

Just 19 cozy rooms, with a bar/restaurant cantilevered out over the river – maxing the outdoorsy vibe.

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.

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

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

Breakfast is basic, but tasty and free.