Timberlodge
My family and I were there last month. Of course Aug. is a big tour month so everything is open. We really enjoyed the resort, the location is right next to the gondola and shopping at Heavenly. The concierge was extremely helpful. We did the ts tour and booked a reservation at Edgewood country club, as per the cons's advice. Wow what a great view of the sunset and an amazing meal. They had one three course all inclusive meal, including three seperate glasses of wine to compliment each course for $55/person. The cert was for $100, so the extra was only about $40, but well worth it. We did a boat tour to Emerald bay, also booked by the cons, $40/person and well worth it, There was some enclosed area on the boat and a small deli lunch. I think even with cold air, if you bundle up it will be beautiful. There are excellent bike pathes up by Camp Richardson, about a 10 minute drive from the resort. We rented our bikes at Anderson's which was rec. by the cons. again, But this might be seasonal. There is a decent workout room at the resort, and about 5 hot tubs out by the pool. Harrah's and Harvey's casinos are a one block walk. Our rental, from an owner included valet parking for one car, if you have to pay its $19/day, I think. There is a restaurant in the resort called Fire and Ice, we didn't eat there but it was fairly crowded. They serve Mongolian style food, where the food is cooked in the middle of a group of tables, kind of like Beni Hana. I really can't speak much for the weather, but I'm guessing pretty cold and prob no snow yet. If the Gondola is open, the first stop is the lookout point with amazing views, don't forget your camera, and be sure to bundle up.
We found this vacation to be very relaxing, no real pressure to do a lot. If you have never been to Lake Tahoe, like us, you will be in awe of the beauty.
Have a great trip,
Thomas, NC:whoopie: