Vikingsholm Castle

Emerald Bay provided the setting for one of the first summer homes at Lake Tahoe. In 1863 Ben Holladay, stagecoach magnet and early day transportation king pre-empted land in Emerald Bay and built a summer home. In 1884 a Dr. Kirby bought 500 acres in the Bay and built a resort. A portion of the […]

Thunderbird Lodge

Explore historic Thunderbird Lake Tahoe: Lake Tahoe’s magical Castle-in-the-Sky and the world famous Thunderbird Yacht. Docent-guided tours take visitors on a 75 minute walk through the stone mansion and grounds to reveal the mystery and legacy of the enigmatic George Whittell, Jr. Legend springs to life as you discover the Lighthouse Room, Old Lodge, the servant’s quarters with […]

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

In 1897, San Francisco businessman I. W. Hellman began buying property at Sugar Pine Point and by 1913 had acquired nearly 2000 acres. His grand but informal summer home, called Pine Lodge, was completed in 1903 and was considered to be one of the finest in the high Sierra. His daughter, Florence Hellman Ehrman inherited […]