My sister closed on alace in Tahoe in June. So excited about this.

Is there a place like Tahoe anywhere? I think Tahoe is just magical. Maybe it's because it holds the memories of all my childhood summers and those of my children.

Well it wasn't lace that my sister closed on. It was actually a place - 3 bedroom/2 bath, west side. Fun!!!!

How about Lake Geneva in Wisconsin?

http://lakegenevawi.com/

I see someone else said Lake George - that is the only other lake I have been on in the US that felt somewhat similar for all the reasons you listed.
It is truly a beautiful area of the county and I was shocked at how lovely it was.

The only problem with Lake Geneva is that it is in Wisconsin. :)

On a serious note - with the great skiing at Tahoe in the winter - and the warm summers - it's very hard to beat.

Well the 2010-2011 ski season was phenomenal but the 2011-2012 was not that great at all.

with the great skiing at Tahoe in the winter - and the warm summers - it's very hard to beat
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With the high real estate prices, it's worth a try. :)

Hey - most ski seasons are good around Tahoe - but some years can be a bit skimpy with snow. If that is the case - get down to Mammoth or up to Oregon. :)

Here's information about skiing near Lake Geneva. I've never been to Wisconsin but this area looks gorgeous. What do people living in that area have to say about the lake community and quality of life?

http://www.lakegenevawi.com/c/Play/I...wboarding.aspx

Hate to break it to you - but there ain't no real skiing in the Midwest. Just some little hills. :)

However, Wisconsin is a beautiful state with nice people.

Wisconsin is beautiful. all 4 seasons. lots of lakes. I would suggest visiting Door County to compare beauty like Lake Tahoe.

oshkosh: The thread is almost a year old . . .

That's okay, I'm still here :-)

I'm glad you're still there, because I'd like to understand more about Lake Tahoe. We like good food, nice lodgings, walking (not mountain hiking but long walks in the forest). Not into casinos or skiing, we'd go in the summer or fall, i think.

Which side of Tahoe should we look into? I've read some info but am still a little confused. Any bed and breakfast places or nice hotels you'd recommend? Or maybe a house rental for our extended family of 7 adults. Again, I've looked online but don't know where to base ourselves

Thanks!

Another vote for the Coeur d'Alene-Sandpoint area in Idaho. Also, McCall, Idaho is a cute town on a wonderful lake (Payette).

iwan2go, may I suggest that you copy your post and start a new thread about it -- I think you'll get more replies (from the likes of me, janisj and MichelleY, among others).

Lake Tahoe is hard to beat. Lake of the Ozarks has lots to do, of course. And Three Lakes, Wisconsin. I'd still take Tahoe over any other lake, myself.

Iwan2go, a few years ago we stayed at the Squaw Valley Lodge (530 583 5500), arranged through Sue @ Squaw Valley Central Reservations (800 545 4350). It is a nice condo/hotel, with a free parking garage. The Village is right there, for shops and restaurants. But it is not a busy part of the lake.

Thanks sf, I'll do that and start a new post. Tabernash, I'll look into the Squaw Valley Lodge.