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Experience Life Along Tahoe's West Shore

To drive along the West Shore is to experience the appeal of living at Lake Tahoe. As you travel through the string of small towns that line the West Shore, the laid-back vibe of lake life is inescapable. Starting in Tahoe City, you head south along the shore, passing an eclectic mix of waterfront mansions and rustic cabins. The road takes you right up along the lake, with uninterrupted views of the crystal blue waters of Hurricane Bay and McKinney Bay. You’ll know you’re in Homewood when you see the silhouette of Eagle Rock jutting out above the road. A short 15-minute hike up the volcanic outcropping yields panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. Stop at one of the many small markets along the way and grab a picnic lunch to enjoy at the top, or at any of the other picturesque locales along the West Shore.

As you continue to weave along the shore, you’ll pass through Sugar Pine Point State Park, where towering Sequoias shade the road. Then the scenery shifts, and granite boulders and sandy bluffs are the telltale signs you’ve reached Rubicon Bay. The journey finally culminates at Emerald Bay, one of Lake Tahoe’s most iconic vistas. Take the mile walk down to Vikingsholm, a peculiar mansion built in the 1920s. The estate is unique both for its design — it’s a relic of a long-gone age — and for its location amidst a silent forest of lofty trees. 

Vacation Rentals on the West Shore

Our West Shore Lake Tahoe vacation rentals allow you to experience the laid-back lifestyle of living at the lake. Explore West Shore properties with Tahoe Vacation Rentals by Granite Peak Management today!

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West Shore House in the Woods

West Shore
3 Bedrooms
2 Baths
6 Guests
This three-bedroom/two-bathroom home is pet-friendly and in a nice quiet, very cool neighborhood. High ceilings, loads of natural light and easy access to summer and winter trials makes it a pretty perfect house and location. The open floor plan upstairs includes a living area, dining area,...

Dog-friendly Three Bedroom Cabin in Tahoe City

West Shore
3 Bedrooms
2 Baths
6 Guests
This cozy "Old Tahoe" style cabin is conveniently located near great hiking and the beautiful mountain meadows of Page Meadows. The dog friendly cabin is in the Talmont neighborhood, along the ridge above the Sunnyside area of West Lake Tahoe, just a couple of miles south...

Rubicon Lake View Cabin

West Shore
4 Bedrooms
2 Baths
9 Guests

A cozy spot on Rubicon Point, with sweeping lake views of Rubicon Bay (Lake Tahoe) this 4 bedroom 2 bath cabin that sleeps 9 exudes classic Tahoe rustic charm. Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac this home offers casual lake furnishings, natural lighting as the breadth of the house...

West Shore Escape

West Shore
3 Bedrooms
2 Baths
7 Guests
Embrace the feeling of tranquility and peace in this beautiful 3 bedroom/2-bathroom home located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe. It's time to bust out all the winter toys you can think of whether that may be snowshoes, skis, snowboards, sleds, and more because winter...

Emerald Club

West Shore
4 Bedrooms
4 Baths
10 Guests
The Emerald Club is a delightful mixture of rustic Tahoe decor with modern touches that is sometimes described as "Mountain Luxury". With 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and sleeping 8, this is a wonderful retreat where families and friends can gather. The entry-level of this home offers...

New Listing! 1st Cabin. Lake Tahoe, Swiss Village

West Shore
4 Bedrooms
2 Baths
8 Guests
The four-bedroom/two-bathroom home sits in a fantastic location on the West Shore! It is in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to West Shore trails, Homewood Ski Resort, HOA private beach and much more! This location is close to dining, markets, summer and winter trials and...