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Make the most of your North Lake Tahoe vacation when you know what to expect before getting here. Plan ahead by checking our vacation rental supply list, so that you don't pack items that we provide! Check the weather and, in the winter, check the road conditions for smooth travel and activity planning.

What to Pack

Tahoe Luxury Properties equips each vacation rental with the conveniences and amenities necessary to help you begin your vacation the moment you walk through the door. Some of the rental supplies you can look forward to include everything from beach towels and dish soap to hair dryers and laundry detergent. Be sure to take a look at the full list of supplies you can expect in your Tahoe vacation rental before you start packing for your trip.

Local's Tip: Be mindful of the weather, and always bring layers! Think about what activities you may want to do while you're here, so that you have everything you need for fun Tahoe days.

With Ship Skis, getting here has never been easier! In just minutes, you can arrange door-to-door transportation for your ski gear and luggage straight to your Tahoe Luxury Properties vacation rental and back home.

The Weather

Sunshine occurs over 75% of the time during daylight hours each year for 273 sunny or partly sunny days. From November through March, 78% of the yearly precipitation occurs, mostly as snowfall. 

View the weather forecast. 

View detailed winter weather reports.

The water temperature near the surface generally cools to 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit (4.5 to 10 degrees Celsius) during February and March and warms to 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit (18 to 21 degrees Celsius) during August and September.

Road Conditions

In the winter, we may experience snow storms that close roads or limit roads to use only by vehicles with 4WD or chains. Please be sure to check the road conditions, if you are planning to travel during storm periods, so that you can plan accordingly.

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Check road conditions by highway number.

Getting to North Lake Tahoe

You’ll find plenty of options to help get you to the Lake Tahoe area! Follow the link below for our recommended routes for air travel, driving, and train. 

Getting here.

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Stay with Us

Rest assured that your vacation will be one for the books when you stay in a Tahoe Luxury Properties vacation rental. Our gorgeous homes set the scene for an unforgettable experience. Regardless of the time of year, you will find an array of homes to choose from that suit your vacation needs. What are you waiting for?

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We have used Tahoe Luxury Properties to rent vacation homes for years, and their service is always amazing.  The houses are beautiful and well-maintained.  If an issue ever arises, they arrive promptly to address it.  Their homes are as described on their web site, so there is no fear of disappointment.  They are a professional, well-run organization, and we are always pleased with their friendly, prompt, excellent service.

- Pamela M.