Carol: May I suggest Incline Village, the northeast corner of Lake Tahoe, Nevada side. We live in central Cal and this is one of our favorite family reunion places. You should still be able to find a reasonable priced house to rent, usually for the week. Most that are close to the lake are part of the Incline Assoc, which has beach and lakeside pool, picnic, park priveleges. Kids would be happy with that. Google house for rent in north lake tahoe, incline village, Nevada.
Also, try the Truckee River Rafting for a real adventure for all but probably your parents. We had a 3 year old with us the last time. There are two operators. You can google and find them. Our family usually rents a couple of rafts, fill up styrofoam coolers with beverages of our choice, and off we go for a couple of hours of great fun.
The Nevada state beach, Sand Harbor is arguably one of the finest beaches on the lake.
The outdoor Shakespeare festival is fun for the family, sitting around on the beach at Sand Harbor in the evening.
The fire works are wonderful if you are there for the 4th.
Restaurants galore there and nearby.
This is not a big gambling mecca, like south shore, but is considerably more serene and quiet, in our opinion.
One of our favorite areas in the whole world. Check it out. Be glad to answer any questions you may have.

Forgot to mention, cause its not high on our list, but many folks find it fun. The Ponderosa Ranch is near Incline, with the old west, etc, and the Cartright house. Horse rides for the little ones. I am told the best burger on the lake (The "Hoss-burger")

BillJ beat me to it. I was only halfway through your post and I kept thinking, Incline Village. Golf course right there, nice homes to rent, beautiful Lake Tahoe for beach and swimming (we used to body-surf on little waves at Sand Harbor!)

Here Ya Go..........Have a Great trip.


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Tahoe is beautiful no matter what time of year. Also, if Carmel isn't too far of a drive, Asilomar or Mission Ranch might be good for your group. I think at this date you'd have more luck finding something in Tahoe.

We just came back from a ski vacation in Incline Village, and are Hyatt Timeshare owners for July 4th week there. It's a great time to be there. The Fireworks over the lake are fun. Check vrbo.com for a vacation rental house for all of you.

Your parents could fly into Reno airport. There is transportation for the 40 minutes over to Incline, or one of you could pick them up.

Bill, Pondersoa Ranch closed three years ago.

Oops! Ponderosa closed!! Zounds, how could they? Is nothing sacred?

Told you it was never high on our list.

I would second Asilomar. Great accommodations for a group--you could probably get your own building--set of room suites with a common living area. Lots of activities nearby.

THanks for the help - some great ideas here but I am very upset about the Ponderosa - what about the Cartwrights?

With Asilomar/ Pacific Grove area, it's an easy drive from the SJC airport (San Jose) of about 80 - 90 minutes (not during rush hour).

We all miss the Haywagon Breakfast at the Ponderosa! Hoss's flapjacks & HopSing sausage!! Yum!!

Fond memories.

MY

Has anyone been to the SIlverado Resort in Napa lately? Wondering about the rooms.

We've done group events at Lake Tahoe as well. Lakeland Village worked out very well for us - it is in South Lake Tahoe, so it is close to the casinos, shows, etc. Also right on the lake with a nice beach. I think there is a pool too. We rented several condos. Another place that has worked well for us is Zephyr Cove. This is more rustic - log cabins right on the lake. It has a nice beach, a bar, restaurant, a dock with small boat and water toy rentals. Also the Tahoe Queen or the Dixie Queen (paddlewheeler) docks right there.