Help With Ski Or Summer Condo Rentals At Lake Tahoe

Renting a Lake Tahoe condo is a smart and cost saving option any time of year. Most condos have 3 to 4 bedrooms and can sleep 8 to 10 or more with all the comforts of home. Condo rentals are not always the lowest cost solution for one or two individuals. Make your reservations early as the best units go fast.

Renting a condo in ski season is an really good plan, both for convenience in addition to saving money. Ski condos are usually found near the slopes or actually in the major ski resorts. Getting to the lifts can be just a short walk or shuttle ride away. Check if your rooms has changing rooms and lockers for your gear so you don't have to drag wet, dirty gear into your condo.

Fully Equiped Condo Rentals

Generally condos feature very complete kitchens, including microwave, stove, oven, refrigerator and all the plates, utensils, and pots and pans you could need. Check before you go as some less expensive units often have only minimal equipment and supplies.

Small, local stores usually only supply only minimal food stuffs, and for a much higher cost, so pack most of what you will need before you go. A footlocker sized cooler will keep your food fresh for the drive up. Also ask about washers and dryers to freshen your wet, dirty ski clothes each evening.

Find out the time required to get to the ski slopes or other recreation areas before you rent. An extended drive wastes time and energy you wanted to still have when you get to your destination. Additionally inquire concerning parking. If you have a number of families combining to share one condo make sure there are parking locations for all the cars.

Condos With Lift Tickets

Frequently rental condos include discounted lift tickets when you book a ski rental. Check all the options, including multi-day and mid-week passes, to be sure you get the best deal. In the summer some rentals will include discount entrances to local highlights. Again, ask what is to be found. As with any holiday rental it is a good idea to check about senior discounts or discounts for membership in organizations including AAA.

A picture is worth a thousand words so see if there are pictures of the condo you're thinking that you would like to have for the web in advance of making the reservation. Check that the pictures look like the written description. Pictures can be deceiving so if the picture look like a mansion and the price seems more like a shack then be forewarned. You commonly get what you pay for.

The ski resorts often administer the bookings for ski condos so that is usually the best place to start with. Private listings, typically through online rental sites, could be a bit cheaper for a comparable unit often is not as close to the slopes. Attempt to secure a unit that is within walking distance or a short shuttle ride from the ski lift, to save a lot of time and frustration with driving and parking.

Condo Rental Checklist

Additional items to learn about are the number and size of beds. Sofas that fold out into beds are less comfortable and convenient but can be a great way to get more bodies into a less expensive condo.

Check if the condo allows pets in case you were planning on bringing your dog. Most don't appreciate animals in the units and have strict rules about not leaving them unattended in rooms to keep them from barking and damage. Your best bet is to keep the dog at home.

Some final things to ask about included linens, check-in/out times, what housekeeping is included and what cleanup you're required to do and what facilities such as storage, gym or a pool can be found.

Getting organized before will insure that your time is a fun adventure you will recall with pleasure for always.