The fees and access extended to residents are occasionally available to those staying in vacation rentals as well. Some vacation rentals are convenient to area golf courses or may have a golf package included in the rental fee. Just 2 miles from Incline Village, Crystal Bay is smaller and offers less shopping and fewer restaurants. It is home to the world-famous Ponderosa Ranch, the Incline Village championship and executive golf courses and Diamond Peak Ski Resort. It's a great place for exploring the hidden beaches and coves of the lake's undeveloped east shore.
Vacation rentals can be anything from posh lakefront homes to condos with a view to modest cabins.
Calif. Kicked back and unpretentious, Kings Beach and Brockway are less ritzy than some other areas along the lake. But if casual is the name of your game, you're bound to feel comfortable here. Skiing, golfing and nightlife are nearby and restaurants are decidedly informal. Vacation rentals include quiet condos in the pines, lakeview homes and secluded chalets. Calif. About the same size as Incline Village, Tahoe City is especially appealing to young singles because of its nightlife, shopping and close proximity to Squaw Valley USA and Alpine Meadows ski resorts.