Suggestions for Lake Tahoe timeshares?

[BeckyG]

Hi -- We bought Ridge Tahoe's from resale and have liked them. We have multiple weeks so have been able to reserve the prime weeks (weeks 51,52,7) over the last 15 or so years with our first choice of units/views. We checked out the resort (almost got caught with retail) and picked the Naegle and Tower as the ones we wanted to own. We have also looked/stayed at the Marriott and Hyatt. I think their programs are better if you buy retail -- both of their affiliated groups of properties to trade to are very good. However, if you just want to buy the place you want to stay, then the Ridge is probably similar (lower level finishes/amenities, but better space/views for the price).

 

[PearlCity]

Plus 1 more for workdmark. I originally bought to trade into nearby Hawaii resorts but we stayed at south Shore in march and we will be back. Getting a holiday week takes effort but I was able to grab the week of including Xmas 13 months out so it's not impossible. At about $700 a week it's a good deal.

 

[itradehilton]

Does anyone have experience with DRI"s Lake Tahoe Resort?

 

[DeniseM]

Have you looked at the TUG reviews?


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[rteichman]

[Deleted - please don't advertise in the discussion forums. The classifieds are linked as MARKETPLACE at the top of the forum.]

 

[Denise L]

We own at Hyatt High Sierra and love the resort. It is cozy and quaint and in a great location. I don't believe we can really trade into Hyatt Northstar with our Hyatt points anymore. I know that when the Northstar property opened, some people could, but now I don't think anyone does. Maybe I am wrong?

Usually, we had success using our points to trade into summer weeks or snow weeks, but last summer we were out of luck. This summer, a friend got me a trade into Timber Lodge, and then my Hyatt High Sierra nights came through. We are going to go to the Marriott for a change, so friends are using our Hyatt nights this year.

Good luck with your buying decision!

 

[JohnPaul]

Consider the Ridge

I own Worldmark and agree that you won't go wrong with it. I also own a lot of points with Vacation Internationale and we use a majority of them at Kingsbury of Tahoe near the Stagecoach entrance to Heavenly. That property is our home away from home.

However, a lot of people really like the Ridge and I know it's pretty reasonable for MF and resale purchase. If we didn't already own so many timeshares with lots of great access to South Tahoe I would definitely consider the Ridge.

Just be clear that there are lots of different buildings on the main Ridge campus and a variety of other Ridge related properties in the area. Be 100% clear on exactly what it is that you are looking at.

Part of the reason that I'm suggesting the Ridge is that it sounds like you are pretty definite on wanting to mostly use your time at Tahoe so being part of a mini system such as Worldmark or VI isn't as big a deal. Also, since you don't care about the casinos you would probably be very happy at the top of Kingsbury. It's absolutely beautiful up there. From one side you see the lake and from the other the Carson Valley.

If you ski, the Stagecoach and Boulder entrances to Heavenly are very close. If you hike there are lots of trails.

Just bear in mind that most of the resorts up there don't have air conditioning and that will occasionally be an issue in summer.

 

[Ty1on]

There are a number of small resorts in the area, but they don't have the luxury resort feel - if the OP cares about that. (Of course, that luxury resort feel costs thousands of dollars!) Some of the of the small properties are converted hotels or apartments. On the North Shore, there is also a resort right on the lake, with cottages. The location is great, but it's a modest property. Let me find the name.

There are also all the Ridge Resorts which are at the top of Kingsbury grade, with access to that side of Heavenly Ski Resort - but they aren't cottages.

I was thinking of the cottages at The Tahoe Sands Resort - here's one for free on the Bargain Deals Forum, but it's a one bedroom - not a cottage:

http://www.tugbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=223512&highlight=Tahoe

*I like this location, because it would also be a really nice summer location - directly on Lake Tahoe. But it's not fancy.



This off-season picture isn't very appealing but give you and idea of the cottages, and proximity to the lake:

Here is a "green" summer picture:

Snow picture:

When I go to Lake Tahoe, I go to get away from the "hustle and bustle." Tahoe Vista is a perfect place for that on the North side, away from crowded South Lake Tahoe and Incline Village/King's Beach!

We usually stay with friends in Tahoma, on the middlish California side just North of Meeks Bay. There is an Olympic cross-country ski area, Sugarpine State Park, , right next to Tahoma, and Tahoma is only 20 minutes from Tahoe Vista UNLESS there is Holiday traffic, which can make Tahoe City a bear to get through. Olympic Village and Squaw Valley Ski Resort are also only 20 minutes from Tahoe Vista, again, if it isn't a holiday weekend. During the non-ski seasons, Tahoe Vista is a great place for hiking, bicycling, or just hanging at the shoreline and hoping you don't have to go back to work, ever.

If you want gambling, people watching, everything that comes with staying in a more populated area, focus on South Lake Tahoe. If you want to get away, Tahoe Sands is a perfect, if a little quirky and less than 5-star, destination.

 

[uscav8r]

While I am another WorldMark owner, I will put a plug in for Club Tahoe, a small independent in Incline Village. Every unit is a 2Br plus loft that fits 6 adults. It is a bit utilitarian and while a bit dated, it is comfortable. They actively resell owner weeks and will also rent out the unit for you with less overhead than you might expect. Their MF are pretty low as well, likely due to the brisk rental business. I've been there twice on RCI exchange for Spring skiing weeks. Not sure if that could be done for holiday weeks without owning one of the fixed weeks. They also have an active internal owner-to-owner week exchange.

No shuttle, but it is close to Diamond Peak, which is a good small ski location. I spent most of my time at Club Tahoe at Mt Rose, which I highly recommend as well.


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[lizap]

I have seen very limited availability recently at Northstar for Hyatt owners.

We own at Hyatt High Sierra and love the resort. It is cozy and quaint and in a great location. I don't believe we can really trade into Hyatt Northstar with our Hyatt points anymore. I know that when the Northstar property opened, some people could, but now I don't think anyone does. Maybe I am wrong?

Usually, we had success using our points to trade into summer weeks or snow weeks, but last summer we were out of luck. This summer, a friend got me a trade into Timber Lodge, and then my Hyatt High Sierra nights came through. We are going to go to the Marriott for a change, so friends are using our Hyatt nights this year.

Good luck with your buying decision!

 

[easyrider]

I like Worldmark for all of the reasons everyone has already stated. That being said, Vacation Internationale has three different resorts in the Lake Tahoe area. Im heading to Kingsbury this fall. I havent been here or to Lake Tahoe yet but have been told the view of the lake is pretty good from Kingsbury.

Vacation Internationale properties.

The Lodge at Lake Tahoe
3840 Pioneer Trail
S. Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Tahoe Beach & Ski Club
3601 Lake Tahoe Blvd
S. Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Kingsbury of Tahoe
335 Tramway
Stateline, NV 89449

Worldmark Properties Lake Tahoe Area

WorldMark Lake Tahoe
202 Tramway Dr
Stateline, NV 89449

WorldMark South Shore
180 Elks Point Rd / P.O Box 1116
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448

Is Reno considered close to Lake Tahoe ? Im reading its about an one hour drive. Anyway, there is a Worldmark in Reno.

With Worldmark and Vacation Internationale you can reserve holidays and any other week you want. There are tricks to get some these weeks. Tricks that cost money and that all owners can do, so Im not really sure if that qualifies as tricky.


Bill

 

[dlca1]

Hi All,

I'm piggy-backing off this Tahoe thread. Please let me know if I should start a new one instead. I've scanned through the TUG resort reviews, but it is hard to correlate rating with what I'm looking for. I'm guessing pictures don't do most Tahoe resorts justice. The pictures make the units look old, but I'm guessing that is part of the rustic charm of Tahoe.

Which timeshares in the Tahoe area have that luxury resort feel and are relatively modern/new? I'm primarily interested in units available via II, but am also interested to understand the options in case I rent directly from an owner.

Hyatt High Sierra
Hyatt Northstar/Welk Resort
Marriott Grand Residence
Marriott Timber Lodge
The worldmark ones?

Thanks in advance
dlca1

 

[Ty1on]

Hi All,

I'm piggy-backing off this Tahoe thread. Please let me know if I should start a new one instead. I've scanned through the TUG resort reviews, but it is hard to correlate rating with what I'm looking for. I'm guessing pictures don't do most Tahoe resorts justice. The pictures make the units look old, but I'm guessing that is part of the rustic charm of Tahoe.

Which timeshares in the Tahoe area have that luxury resort feel and are relatively modern/new? I'm primarily interested in units available via II, but am also interested to understand the options in case I rent directly from an owner.

Hyatt High Sierra
Hyatt Northstar/Welk Resort
Marriott Grand Residence
Marriott Timber Lodge
The worldmark ones?

Thanks in advance
dlca1

What do you consider a luxury resort feel? Tahoe isn't a marble and glass kinda place, I don't know of any resorts that aren't a lodge motif with either a chalet style or timber beams.....I think both Marriotts and both Hyatts are very nice. I've found Marriott to have a great service orientation across its brands and resorts, and that's how I define luxury.

 

[dlca1]

I probably should not have used the word modern. What I mean is updated.
I think the marriots and Hyatt at northstar are great. Was wondering if any of the others that pop up on II are similar caliber.

 

[riverdees05]

Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort have some floating weeks 1-52 units, if you are not in the Diamond Points program.

 

[BJRSanDiego]

My favorite TS in Tahoe is the Marriott. I have also stayed at the Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort on Ski Run Blvd. Nice. Updated. High on the list but below Marriott.

I think that if you can exchange or getaway into either the Hyatts or the Marriotts, that you won't be disappointed.

There are a number of TS with the name "Ridge" in them. They seem nice but isolated. Probably great if you want to ski. Not so great if you end up driving 15 miles into town for dinner every night.

There are also a bunch of TS that are converted motels: Sands, Tahoe Beach and Ski. While nice, I wouldn't consider them as luxurious or particularly updated.

There are also a number that I would consider including Red Wolf and two in Olympic Village (didn't seem updated and is a bit isolated). Dave Wally's is supposed to be nice but is on the other side of the mountain range (Genoa NV) and perhaps 20-25 miles (??) from South Lake Tahoe.

Here is a promotional video from Marriott:https://www.my-vacationclub.com/virtual-tour.jsp?resort=TL

I think that if you can exchange or getaway into either the Hyatts or the Marriotts, that you won't be disappointed. They are the cream of the crop.

If you want to shoot for something less that the Hyatts or Marriotts, perhaps do some looking in Tripadvisor AND look for Youtube Videos. They may give you an indication of the degree of updating you might be looking for.

 

[dlca1]

Thanks for all the tips/recs BJRSanDiego + Ty1on. That's exactly what I was looking for. (Basically, what else to consider beyond Marriott/Hyatt)

I'd be thrilled to trade into either of the Tahoe Marriott TS. A few years ago, they seemed to pop up regularly in II, but I haven't seen them as often recently.

 

[easyrider]

We were up at the Vacation Internationale Kingsbury at Tahoe this September. This is a pretty nice facility for skiing. It is very close to the ski lift. The two bedroom unit is huge and very nice.

http://www.viresorts.com/resorts/Kingsbury.html

Three of the Worldmark buildings are up here as well. The phase 1 has views of Lake Tahoe. We drove up to these buildings to check them out as every day while we were in Kingsbury we passed them by.

https://www.worldmarktheclub.com/resorts/lt/


Bill

 

[bjones9942]

The units at Lake Tahoe Beach & Ski in South Lake Tahoe are in the process of being updated. The ones that are finished do have marble counters in the kitchen and jetted tubs in the bath. From the outside it looks like a big motel, but it's on the lake and close to a lot of activities.

Just another option.