SECRETS INN LAKE TAHOE, South Lake Tahoe

Retreat to Lake Tahoe's Secrets Inn, exclusively for couples, located on the south shore of Lake Tahoe. The two-story hotel has a tan exterior with green railings along outdoor hallways. Reno-Tahoe International Airport is 95 km away. The hotel maintains a rural atmosphere with surrounding pine trees.

All guestrooms offer fireplaces and premium bedding, free Wi-Fi, and air conditioning. Each room includes a private bathroom with a hot tub and a bath or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer. The Alpine Suite features a king-size bed, SimmonsÂ(R) plush mattress, a fireplace, a couch, and a coffee table. The bathroom offers an open shower for two and a jetted heart-shaped bathtub. The Aspen Suite offers a king bed, a seating area with a fireplace, a glass walk-in shower for two, plus a jetted tub. The California Suite includes a king bed, fireplace, jetted tub, and private walk-in shower. The Tahoe Suite features a premium king bed, fireplace, glass walk-in shower, and jetted tub. The Pine Suite features a queen bed, fireplace, glass walk-shower, and jetted tub. The King Room features a king bed, fireplace, and walk-in shower; this suite is wheelchair accessible. All rooms come with ironing facilities, heating, tea and coffee facilities, sitting area, patio, garden furniture, sink, free toiletries, AM/FM alarm clock, and a flat-screen TV.

Lake Tahoe offers activities year-round. In summer, guests can kayak, canoe, stand-up paddleboard, jet ski, and water ski. Parasailing and hot air balloon rides are available nearby. Cruiser and mountain bikes can be rented from a nearby bike shop in Heavenly Village; the cruiser bike path starts one block uphill from the Inn, and mountain bike trails are two miles away. A ride to the top of the ski resort offers 180-degree vistas. Hiking options include self-guided and expert-led tours, ranger hikes, interpretive trails, and paths exceeding 10,000 feet. Three waterfalls are located off the beaten path. In winter, Lake Tahoe transforms into a mecca for winter activities. Several facilities offer snow tubing. Two nearby lakefront resorts, Zephyr Cove Resort and Camp Richardson, offer snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Secrets Inn is near many attractions, including the Heavenly gondola and Stateline casinos on the California/Nevada border, and a private beach on Lake Tahoe. It is a quarter mile from the ski lifts of Heavenly Mountain, the largest resort in California and Nevada. Montbleu Resort is 1 km away, Tahoe Sports and Pacific Crest Gallery are 0.5 km away, and Horizon Casino, Heavenly Village Ice Rink, and Benko Art Gallery are 1 km away. Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena and Raley's are 1 km and 0.5 km away, respectively.

The front desk provides an audio CD guide with information on the city and a free pass to a private beach three blocks away. Free public parking is available on site. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel at no charge. The minimum age for guests is 21. Cribs and extra beds are not available. The staff can help arrange memorable vacation experiences.