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Even better than staying at your best friend's house by the lake, this hospitable inn on the
Heavenly ski-shuttle route charms with color schemes that really pop, pillow-top mat-
tresses, organic bath goodies, mini-fridges, microwaves and flat-screen TVs. Dip your toes
in the kidney-shaped pool in summer. Continental breakfast included on weekends.
968 Park Hotel
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
530-544-0968;
www.968parkhotel.com
; 968 Park Ave; r $109-309;
)
A refashioned motel with serious hipster edge, recycled, rescued and re-envisioned build-
ing materials have made this LEED-certified property an aesthetically pleasing ecohaven
near the lake. A new lobby bar offers free wine tastings on Friday evenings, and in sum-
mer, unwind in a cabana by the sunny pool or in the zen garden before sinking into your
dreamy Sterling bed.
Paradice Inn
MOTEL
530-544-6800;
www.paradicemoteltahoe.com
;
953 Park Ave; r $148-218;
)
Harried travelers will appreciate the fabulous hospitality (turndown service!) at this small
two-story motel. Step outside your minimalist room bordered by flower baskets, then stroll
across the street to the Heavenly gondola. Families should ask about the two-bedroom
suites.
Fireside Lodge
INN
d incl breakfast $149-219; )
This woodsy cabin B&B wholeheartedly welcomes families, with free bikes, kayaks and
snow shoes to borrow and evening s'mores and wine and cheese. Kitchenette rooms and
suites have river-rock gas fireplaces, cozy patchwork quilts and pioneer-themed touches
like wagon wheels or vintage skis. Pet fee $25.
Heavenly Valley Lodge
B&B
