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The TrailHead

2.0 star property
Mountain hotel within easy reach of Heavenly Gondola

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Lake view
King Bed w/ Spa | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
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Property entrance
Snow and ski sports
Close to Lakeside Beach and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe, The TrailHead offers a tranquil retreat with a picturesque terrace. Connect to in-room WiFi, park your car with ease, and enjoy the natural surroundings of this hotel near Heavenly Gondola.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Ski facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Near the beach
  • Ski storage
  • Terrace
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
$59 nightly
The total price is $71
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

King - Jetted Tub

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 301 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Bed w/ Spa | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

King Bed w/ Spa

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 350 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 398 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 301 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 301 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
3892 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150

What's nearby

  • Heavenly Gondola - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lakeside Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 14 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 60 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Pizza Co. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Driftwood Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Azul-Latin Kitchen - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The TrailHead

When you stay at The TrailHead, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Heavenly Gondola. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking. Also, Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe and Heavenly Ski Resort are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 36 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1949
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Low-height counter/sink

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 15.00

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Vagabond Inn Lake Tahoe
Vagabond Inn Motel Lake Tahoe
TrailHead Motel South Lake Tahoe
TrailHead South Lake Tahoe
Vagabond Inn South Lake Tahoe Hotel South Lake Tahoe
The TrailHead Hotel
The TrailHead South Lake Tahoe
The TrailHead Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Frequently asked questions

Does The TrailHead offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The TrailHead does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The TrailHead?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The TrailHead?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The TrailHead?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 15.00. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The TrailHead?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe (15-min walk) and Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe (17-min walk) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The TrailHead and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and cross-country skiing, and return when the snow melts for cycling and boat tours. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. The TrailHead also has a picnic area.

What's the area around The TrailHead like?

The TrailHead is a short 15-minute walk from Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and 17 minutes' walk from Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe.

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Reviews

The TrailHead Reviews

6.8

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.2

Eco-friendliness

6.2

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing, loved the spa!
Amier, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great value

Awesome
Bradley, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was very good experience staying there for two nights with family.
Nilanjan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bed spread

The stay was good was given instructions how to get into my room. The room was clean but the bed soread had stains in it o e looked like snot.
Raquel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was fantastic, staff was super caring .
Austin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good Location, close to the casinos.

This is a basic hotel room close to the casinos. The room and shower could have been cleaner. But it worked for the price.
Yvette, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in.
Rodrigo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was really great
Samuel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff excellent. Check in excellent
mark, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Could have been better

The comforter felt unclean, the tub had puddles of water in it when we arrived, they only provided two pillows for the bed, there were rats in the wall that we could hear. Location was good, and it was quiet.
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Website pics are not accurate. Draperies were ripped and torn in the room next to us and so created anxiety for our stay. Unfortunately it was a concert weekend and finding a room was difficult.
Sandra J, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great staff, let me keep my car in the lot after checkout. clean room, basic but met all needs.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Small locally owned motel. It's not the Ritz but really good for price point. Rooms and grounds were clean. Bed was big and comfortable. Front desk was very nice and helpful. If you are looking for "fancy," this is not the place for you. If you are looking for budget with a local experience...this is the place. Will return again.
Kimberly, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

A very very low budget option

This place is in urgent need of a renovation. The curtains needed replacing about 20 years ago. The front porch is full of ash trays and sketchy people hanging out who most likely live there. There was no chair or table to sit in the room. The pool looks as it was drained and collecting junk for a decade. The staff was friendly. The housekeeper was more than helpful and brought needed pillows and towels quickly.
Kelli, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Locals experience

The tub was in the middle of the room as if it was a stage. The toilet was dirty and didn’t flush easily. I felt sorry for the person below us because the floors squeaked really bad! The location wasn’t bad but it was an old low grade hotel, we won’t stay there again.
Patricia, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

It was so terrible we checked out 5 minutes after our arrival, terrible smell in room, wires hanging from ceiling, other tenants had chairs and couches outside their rooms, we couldn't stay in that kind of neglect
Ken, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in helpful staff and the room was clean
marco, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

It was dirty and nothing to do with pictures posted. The bathroom area window was missing blinds/curtains and the light from outside didn’t let me sleep. We lost power early morning and couldn’t use hair dryer, we left sooner than expected. Lots of dog hair on stairs and hallways.
Erika, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was so nice. We were allowed to check in 3 hours early.
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great location for skiing. good condition for the price
Hong, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ok. Amenities match the low prices aka you get what you pay for. TV was non functional. No electrical outlets to charge devices.
KIRAN, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

I would like better stairs. It was so scary. You think you’re gonna fall down.
Shakila, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The cleaning crew missed an inhaler on the floor. So I have to wonder how well they actually cleaned.
Pam, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Last minute reservation. Cheapest option. Property is old and had issues with the shower clogging up. Staff was great and responsive.
Julio, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect for quick overnight

It was perfect for our stay. We just came for the night to see a comedy show and the price was right! We had a huge hot tub and even brought the dog! Check-in was simple, room was clean, bed was big and comfy!
Jennifer, 1-night trip