Lake Las Vegas is convenient to Las Vegas, but much quieter, and very handy to Lake Mead and fantastic places like Valley of Fire park (about 65 minutes distant). Henderson has all the restaurants and shopping you will need, without going into Vegas proper. Coffee and breakfast items at Cafe du Lac are not to be missed. Cece's place is comfy, just right for two, and a good value. It might be worth paying a bit more for a place at Lake Las Vegas that has a view of the lake or the mountains.