Best customer Service anywhere in Tahoe ! Best pet friendly establishment ! Loved it read more

Fireaide Lodge is giving quaint rustic charm! We absolutely loved staying here. The staff are super friendly & helpful. We stayed in the family room. King bed with a bunkbed twin on top and full on bottom. It was spacious for us. It was clean and we had plenty of towels. The lodge is located about 15 mins away from Heavenly Village area. There was and not much street traffic and it was quite. Breakfast ends at 10:30. They have 2 waffle makers, drip coffee, coffee/hot chocolate machine, various breads and bagels, yogurt, hard boiled eggs and some other drinks. Definitely very happy with our stay. read more

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10/10 would recommend. Loved this place. We went to visit Tahoe for the new year and the place and people were great. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. That's always what sets places apart! The room was also great as well. Spacious and clean. The lodge is also walking distance to a trail that leads to the national park/forrest. The site offers a daily happy hour and daily s'mores. My kids loved the fire pit and making smores outdoors. They offer breakfast as well. They also have a great game room for activities after it gets too dark to be outside anymore. Will definitely be a returning patron. read more

What a place! Olivia checked us in and gave us a tour of this quant lodge and all the offerings they have. Games, cozy seating, fireplace, snacks and drinks, dvd selections, outside seating, sauna, firepit. Then she showed us to our room. She was lovely! In the morning we were greeted by the owner, Tracy. Another lovely lady! You can tell she wants her guests to have an amazing experience. She spoiled us with a fabulous waffle breakfast. So good!! Our room was awesome. Comfortable beds, clean and quiet. You can't go wrong with this place. All the lovely people and such a quant atmosphere. We will definitely be back!! read more

Like another post said, I wish I could give this place 10 stars. Breakfast every morning is awesome. Just ask for a gluten free waffle batter and they'll make it. Love happy hour chatting with everyone and enjoying the wine, cheese, salami with crackers (gluten free crackers too!). The whole family is the best that works there. Bring bathing suit for their sauna too. We looked forward to breakfast and happy hour more than our days plans. Everything worked in the rooms. Definitely recommend for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Thank you Fireside lodge! So good I purchased 2 fireside lodge tee shirts to remind of our pleasurable stay. S'mores too!!! They were also very nice to my dog Copper . Copper loved his walks in the forest right outside the hotel read more

We come every year to stay for the last 6 years and it is always a huge hit even if it's a low snow year like this one was. Love that it is a family business and that they have created such an immersive experience. It is such a rare thing to find the type of old world hospitality that they extend towards everyone who walks in the door and they helped us get a great discount for the local magic show that was phenomenal! We ate a great meal at Sonny's BBQ and another one at Lake Tahoe Pizza Company. Always feels like hanging out at a family members house and the staff is so great with both dogs and kids. Thank you guys for another great memory! read more

Absolutely loved our stay at Fireside Lodge! My boyfriend and I stayed here with our standard poodle and goldendoodle. I was a travel nurse for 6 years around the country with my goldendoodle, so I have stayed in many pet-friendly places. This is a place where my dogs weren't only "allowed" but welcomed. I loved the cozy cabin feel of this lodge. For being a smaller place, they offer a lot of things such as wine and cheese happy hour, breakfast, games, sauna, bikes, s'mores, etc. This was our first time in Tahoe and will be the only place we stay when we come back! The owners as well as Nick and Tamara are so kind. Thank you for a lovely stay! read more

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This place was amazing just surrounded with trees and warmth from the staff. I loved this place. Free wine at happy hour, friendly company from family staff and other guest. Pet friendly rooms for fur babies of both cat and dogs, well cleaned rooms so it doesn't ever seem like a previous guest had a pet inside. Welcome treats for dog owners but not cat owners. But hey it was perfect anyway. I can't say enough about this place, it's just such a great family owned lodge. read more

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Amazing stay at Fireside Lodge! We couldn't have been happier with our stay. Bed was comfortable, water was hot and the room had everything we needed. Now, the hosts were the amazing part. This is a family owned and run business and you can tell they ALL love people. There are lots of places to stay in S Tahoe but I will 10/10 times recommend Fireside Lodge! read more

We booked 2 nights at the lodge in early October 2025. My wife found the lodge on line and booked it. She is pretty savvy at this but missed the boat on this hotel. The bait and switch was the rooms looked bright and roomy on their website but they were not. This is a motel experience not a lodge. Thin walls, cars parked right outside your door, open window is your bathroom fan. The happy hour etc is a joke. DVD's from lobby for in room movies. I could go on but I think you get the picture. We immediately booked a room down the road at the Marriott Timber Lodge and ate the cost, one of life's lessons. Paid an extra $180 over the FSL cost over 2 nights for a great suite 4x the size of the motel room. Learn from our mistake. The fact that they want $ pre-paid not refundable is a red flag. read more

I can't recommend Fireside Lodge in Tahoe enough! The owners were SO friendly, kind and inviting and the lodge had so much to do. The outside games/game room kept the kids thoroughly entertained, the rooms were clean and beds were comfy, the bike path right behind the lodge takes you easily down to Pope beach and they had plenty of bikes available for free to use. Breakfast was amazing (the kids couldn't stop talking about the waffles and ALL the toppings). They've thought of every detail and it shows. An additional note, I had car issues as we were trying to leave and they not only came and checked out my car to see if they could offer any advice, but also allowed us to stay and use any of the facilities while we waited for the tow truck. All around great experience read more

We were so pleasantly surprised at what a sweet place to stay . Ben greeted us and showed us around the property. Our room was delightful and the amenities throughout the lodge were so fun. We are going to book another trip here in the winter. Very family friendly and pet friendly.Don't miss this little jewel in Southlake Tahoe. read more

4th time here. Our favorite laid back people & dog and friendly comfortable place to stay in Tahoe. Our 1st time here was Nov 2019. The family that owns & hosts this establishment couldn't be more accommodating. They get one of my world famous 3 Thumbs up! read more

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Our 5th time staying the Fireside Inn! Always a great stay, clean and cozy with A Welcoming staff that makes you feel like you're part of the family. Steve, Tracy and their family are amazing hosts and go above and to make your stay a memorable experience. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

So far, I'm in love with this place. It's unique, simple, clean, and gives traditional "lodge" vibes. Seems to be family run and so many cute amenities. We chose to stay in Tahoe and extra day/night so we booked this little gem at the last minute and we are super happy we did. My daughter LOVES LOVES LOVES everything about this place. We got caught up in the snowstorm so this place was covered in snow which was great because my daughter had fun just playing in the empty parking lot snow. She also enjoyed the free popcorn available in the lodge. She's also super excited to make her own complementary waffles during breakfast and add sprinkles (available at the lodge)! We brought our pup, Charlie, with us and he was happy to receive his own welcome bag of treats, a blanket, and his own towel, lucky boy. Now, I'm just waiting to enjoy the complementary Happy Hour and s'mores by the fire pit time! read more

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Well, after two or three stays it's time to add my voice to the 5 star chorus for Fireside Lodge! I'm honestly not sure how I haven't written a review for this fantastic lodge yet, but I'm glad I noticed and am sharing now because everyone needs to know just how wonderful a place this is to stay. We've stayed here in both the winter and fall, and both times of year are just lovely. The Lodge offers several rooms that all have that classic cabin vibe and a unique theme in the decor. The last time we visited we stayed in one that even had its own fireplace and the room was big enough for us to pop up our dog kennel too! Yes. PET FRIENDLY! They have a beautiful outdoor seating area with fire pits, and at night they offer guests everything they need to make smores. They also have a happy hour and even an honor bar too! The breakfast in the morning is top notch as well, with the build your own waffle bar of your dreams! I distinctly recall making a coconut smores waffle in the morning! They also have a few sleds and other snow gear you can borrow for the day and they'll point you in the right direction to use it. The Lodge is close to everything in South Lake Tahoe and a short drive from Emerald Bay with some fantastic restaurants right nearby too. Make this the next place you stay in Tahoe and thank me later! read more

What a great experience! My husband and I stayed for a few nights in room #5 Big Blue, and it was great. The staff were all fantastic, The room/bed was comfortable, and had extras like a kitchenette with plates, utensils, microwave and mini fridge. The grounds itself had great amenities. Plus the lodge is only ten rooms, so you can pretty much park outside your room. The area is just on the edge of the national forest, so you have close access to the bike trail and it is a very quiet area. Pet friendly place! ( Note, that the owners/staff have pets that are around during the day in the common areas, if that's a concern for you!) Staff were great, and I was appreciative of the tour of the facility when we arrived. It was like staying with a friend and having them introduce you to the in's and out's of their home. We didn't participate in all of the amenities, but we did have breakfast on site one morning (As of mid august 2021, they were signing folks up for breakfast times and serving, to observe social distancing spacing, which is appreciated.), and one evening we came out and played corn hole and enjoyed an adult beverage and relaxed on the benches. My husband also had a go at some of the arcade games, which he was very excited about! The room itself was a great size and had great decorations. I loved the sitting table in the room (1 table, 2 chairs), and the bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was smaller, and the sink didn't have a huge counter space, but with the table and the kitchenette we made the space work. I loved the little details of this place, included a brown hand towel to wipe your face/makeup. The one downside of the room, but honestly not enough to take away stars, was that there was no AC unit. Which, for us being from the central valley is pretty standard, but if you keep the windows open at night, you will get a nice breeze! The location, as mentioned earlier is on the edge of the national forest. I loved being so close to the bike/running trail. I got my morning run in early, and just followed the trail out. You are just a few minutes drive from Pope Beach, Emerald Bay, and downtown South Lake Tahoe. Being at the state line, you can easily cross over to Nevada to go to Hard Rock Casino or Harrah's, but there are plenty of restaurants and night life on the California side too. Thank you Steve and Tracy for a great stay, we can't wait to come back. We left just before the fires started getting pretty bad up that way, and we are praying you all are safe throughout this very scary time. read more

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Great place! Staff is super friendly and helpful. The happy hour, sauna, and comfy lounge make it special.

This was my 3rd staying here. I will not stay anywhere in Tahoe but fireside lodge. First time I went with my husband and another couple. Second time with some friends on a girl trip. And this recent time with my husband, daughter and our dog. I can't ask for a better place to stay. The employees who work there are all family and you really get a sense of family when you are there. We will be back next year! read more

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Fantastic in every way! We stayed for one night with our newly adopted 10 year old dog. He loved it and so did we. Ben, one of the owners, who greeted us with his dog Kai was outstanding. They treat you like family. The property is an older motel, that I remember from when I was a child, that has been beautifully converted into an adorable, spotless B&B with all the modern conveniences. We stayed in The Moose Room which was great with two beds, one king and one queen, a fully stocked kitchenette with microwave, coffee pot, toaster, a good size freezer/fridge and the bathroom was very nice, modern and spotless. The beds were very comfortable. There is a fireplace in They provide dog water & food bowls with a mat to put them on, a blanket for the bed, a towel to wipe paws if needed and dog treats! What more could Charlie ask for...oh, and he got lots of pets from the owners and fellow guests! The happy hour is lovely and it was fun to visit with our delightful, fellow guests and Ben. They serve a nice selection of cheese, crackers and wine. There is also a no-host full bar if you want a cocktail. The charge for the cocktails is reasonable. The breakfast is expansive with waffles with fresh berries and quite a few other toppings. A variety of breads, cereals, yogurt, hard boiled eggs, beverages and more is available until about 10:30 am. They have a gorgeous outdoor patio seating area where they roast S'Mores from 7-9pm in the fire pit. They also rent paddle boards and have bikes. It is close to Tahoe's Pope Beach and on the edge of the Tahoe National Forest. They main doggie relief area is great and attractive. It is spotlessly clean. There is a game room with table top games, a bookshelf full of board games, books and DVD's. There is also a lovely sun room with a spa. This is a VERY pet friendly B&B but even if I didn't have a dog, I would still stay at Fireside Lodge whenever I visit Lake Tahoe. read more

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Great place. Very family friendly. Highly recommend. Owners are very hospitable and go out of their way to ensure you have an enjoyable stay. read more

We've fallen in love with the Fireside Lodge! We've stayed there twice so far... and pretty certain it will remain our "go to" place when visiting so South Lake Tahoe! The rooms are so unique...each one has their own decor! All the amenities... kitchenette , microwave, cable TV, wifi, etc and the very best feature... DOG FRIENDLY!! We take our dog with us whenever possible and Fireside Lodge welcomes our furry friends! Great staff... free breakfast every morning, nice Happy Hour in their cozy room open to all guests! Wine and beer available 24/7....this place definitely deserves the "5 Star" rating! read more

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5 Stars, no hesitation! We had a "bear"y good time in Room #9 The Bears Den! Thank you, Steve and Tracy for welcoming and hosting us for a wonderful family weekend getaway! There are so many great reasons to stay here (in no particular order): - Steve and Tracy are so friendly and fantastic hosts. We're a shy group that tends to stick to ourselves and we found both of them to be welcoming but not smothering. This was the first bed & breakfast we've ever stayed in (largely due to our introverted tendencies), and we felt so comfortable here! - Free bike rentals! The Huffy bikes are in good condition, have a basket for your personal items, a water bottle holder, and a cell phone holder - Free kayak rentals! - Happy Hour from 5-7pm with wine, cheese, dried fruit, crackers -- gluten free crackers too! - S'mores from 7-9pm! Relax around the outdoor fire pit in the evening with provided sticks, marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate bars - Freshly prepared breakfast! The waffle options are amazing, and they offer gluten free waffles which are delicious! - Themed rooms! The Bears Den was fully decorated with black bear motif and was super cute. Sink and shower were ADA-friendly - Self-serve hot chocolate/cappuccino/mocha machine - DVDs and books available to borrow - Dry sauna - Perfect location. 15 minutes from the casinos, bike riding path, nearby beach. No negatives! We look forward to staying here again! read more

Service: outstanding and super friendly! Environment: safe, quiet and fun Rooms: clean with very comfortable beds. Cozy on a super cold weather ( cold snap - 7 degree weather with ice and snow). Love the gas fireplace. Room had a nice large table and chairs. Great for having dinner or playing games. Loved the Bear theme decorations. Dog friendly: Dogs allowed for a small fee (35.00). A dog dish and water bowl available in the room with a mat. Nice touch! Dogs greeted like another family member! Over all stay: comfortable, feels safe, quiet. Offers breakfast in am. Always has coffee and snacks available. Outdoor fireplace with s'mores at night! I would recommend this place and will visit again in the future. read more

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What a wonderful place to stay in Emerald Bay Lake Tahoe. From the levers to the rooms and the lodge, we loved it. I was there with our grandson and my son in laws mom, taking our grandson skiing for his birthday. We had a two bedroom with a little kitchen and just loved the decor. It was so cozy and cute! I just have to bring hubby here soon! read more

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We were on a 14 day road trip (here 8/30) with our 6lb dog and this seemed like a good option for pet friendly hotels in Tahoe. When we first booked rooms online for our trip there was no mention of no A/C on their website in the room. After double checking the website later it did seem a little misleading. The main issue was we were in a corner room, there was no front window for circulation and it was 85 degrees. They had a window type fan, which we used but that room is right on the street so there was traffic noise all night. The satellite would not connect with the TV. Ceiling fan wobbled loudly like it was going to fall out. Bathroom faucet was ready to fall off the sink. For the almost $500 per night price point we didn't have a memorable experience and will probably not be returning to Fireside unfortunately. read more

We would give Fireside lodge 10 stars if we could! We came from London and spent four fantastic day there and we were so sad to be leaving. It is a warm, super friendly family run lodge where everyone went out of their way to make us feel welcome , not to mention the great conversations we had with the owners (Ben and Nick) and their local tips. James, edie, Sam and Sarah read more

We have been obsessed with this place since we first came across it. Traveling with not one, but TWO pitbull mixes, is often times incredibly difficult for us to find a place to stay at a reasonable price, as there is still a strong discrimination with our favorite breed. Fireside Lodge made our lives so much easier and we never want to stay anywhere else! We had high expectations for this motel and they surpassed it in every way possible. This is a CUTE motel at the border of South Lake Tahoe: it's quiet and calm. Cafés, convenience stores, and restaurants are all 3 minutes down the block. The Bijou dog park (which is surprisingly BUSY in the winter) is 10 minutes away.The Shops at Heavenly are an easy 15 minutes away. Everything you need is in a small, easily accessible radius. You never need to worry about parking. You have a spot right in front of your room, which makes loading and unloading the car EASY, especially in the snow. We stayed in Big Blue (#5) for two nights. The decor is cozy. The bathroom, though small, is very clean and modern. The gas fireplace kept us warm. The view from our back window was beautiful. We spent a good amount of time staring off into the winter wonderland outside our window! The amenities: the vintage arcade is super cool. Each game is only 25¢ and my pups enjoyed watching us play skeeball! We stopped by for happy hour (5pm to 7pm) on our first night, and we helped ourselves to a nice sample of complimentary wine, cheese, crackers, and salami. Our pups Luna and Sylvie had a BLAST with the Lodge Dogs Moo-Moo and Max.... Every time we walked passed the door to the lodge afterwards.... Our dogs would stop by the door hoping to have another round of playtime! S'mores (7pm to 9pm) by the outside fire pit definitely brought back some childhood memories. At 15°F, we still had a great time toasting some marshmallows. The breakfast (8am to 10am) was so yummy! Making our own waffles a bit intimidating at first, but Fireside made it easy with pre-mixed batter and easy to follow instructions. However, you're on your own when it comes to deciding your toppings, there's just too many to chose from! If we had to rate the customer service, we would give it a 12 out of 10. Easily. Everyone was so warm, welcoming, and helpful. All the staff has amazing chemistry that makes our stay even better. They even helped keep an eye on our crazy pups while we enjoyed game time in the arcade along with breakfast! We never want to stay anywhere else in South Lake Tahoe except for HERE. We just checked out this morning, and can't wait for our next stay. read more

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Fireside Lodge was the perfect venue for our 50th Wedding Anniversary event. The Lodge provided us with the space and all the amenities our family needed to help us celebrate our important milestone. Steve, Tracy, Olivia and Eric were outstanding hosts and made sure we had the best experience possible. The breakfast was delicious, smores around the firepit at night, biking and the close proximity to the beach made it the best place for us to stay. We highly recommend Fireside Lodge for anyone looking for a "home away from home." Be assured, our next trip to Lake Tahoe and will definitely include a stay at Fireside Lodge. Scott and Betsy Peterson Vallejo read more

I stayed at the Fireside Lodge for 2 days with my Nana and my puppy. Compliments to the guy who checked us in. He was friendly, welcoming, informative and a true assett to the lodge. We reserved the Bears Den. The room was clean, charming and cozy. The bed was comfortable with plenty of pillows. However, I was put off when I found a string of white hair on my pillow that was definitely not mine. The bathroom was clean. They provide plenty of towels, soaps, shampoos and lotions. Breakfast was good. They offer waffles with numerous topping options, cereals, pastries, coffee, tea and an array of juices. This is where my dissatisfaction begins: I walked down to the office/lounge for the complimentary wine and cheese offered between 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. I arrived around 5:45 p.m. From the moment I walked into the room, the woman working at the front desk gave me a cold, unwelcoming stare. I surveyed the room and quickly saw the complimentary wine and cheese area. There were only a few crackers and 3 pieces of sliced cheese left. The white wine bottle was completely empty. The red wine had literally a few drops left. I also noticed some teenagers lurking around the beverage area and helping themselves to the complimentary wine. Slightly disappointed, I decided to walk around and take pictures. I wanted to enjoy all the amenities the resort offered. I strolled into the relaxation room first and I noticed the front desk girl watching me. It's a lovely room but the bed could use some cleaning. It was full of hair and dirt. The front desk girl followed me into the relaxation room and asked me very abruptly if I was a guest there. I thought her tone was extremely impolite and abrasive. Regardless, I answered her and said "yes, I am". She then asked me what room I was in. Once again, I answered her question as politely as possible despite having that strange feeling that I was being singled out because I am an ethnic minority. She returned to the front desk and I resumed my exploration of the other rooms. Again, I saw her peering through the rooms from the front desk watching me closely. When I dissappeared from her sight, she got up from her chair to watch me in the next room. And then proceeded to follow me into the next room after that. By the third room, I confronted her and asked her; "Are you following me? Do you ask every single person that walks in here if they are staying here and what room they are in and then follow them around?" She froze and did not answer me. She just gave me a dirty look and walked away. WTH! The employee chose to look the other way, even though the teenagers were drinking. It's irresponsible, not to mention illegal to offer alcohol in the vicinity of minors without adult supervison. I chose the Fireside Lodge to relax and have a wonderful experience. I didn't sign up to stay here to get harassed by their employee. The way I was treated that evening made me feel uncomfortable, unwelcomed, singled out and discriminated against. For this reason, I will not be coming back... read more

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Stressed out and freaked out from our stay in Lava Hot Springs, ID - we needed to accelerate our itinerary and get out of that place heading back to California. Tamara and Nick are the MOST incredible hosts EVER! From the first moment we laid eyes on the Fireside Lodge, all of our stress melted away in this incredible dog friendly lodge. Did I mention dog-friendly? We loved that there were well-behaved dogs to greet us, leash free in this Covid-19 safe place! The tour Tamara provided, from the happy hour, s'mores bar, bicycles, fire pit, custom ordered breakfast, and overall warm hospitality was the perfect antidote! Beautifully appointed rooms with fireplace, ceiling fans, windows that opened, hardwood floors, spacious bathroom, and mini kitchen with sink was a welcomed sight for our sore eyes and body from driving on our epic road trip. On top of the bed were some towels and topper, cookies, poop bag and welcome note for our beagle boy, Charlie Brown! So incredibly sweet! Underneath the sink, we found dog bowls and mat, in case we needed it and yes, we did! Charlie loved sleeping underneath the cozy crawl space below the fireplace - - it was a perfect stay, altho' too short. I will definitely come back and stay, much longer on our next trek! Thanks to Tamara and Nick for the warm welcome and sharing stories of where to soak in the best hot pools! read more

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My family had a cozy and comfortable stay at the Fireside Lodge. The Lodge was really clean which was a welcomed relief after all the Covid Restrictions. It was well maintained with incredible attention to detail. We loved the kitschy log cabin feel -- just what you want when you are in Tahoe. Complimentary bikes, a great outdoor space to relax, a game room and s'mores in the evening make this place hard to beat. The best perk is their location. Turn right out of the property and you are within minutes of all the beauty South Lake Tahoe has to offer. Turn left and amazing restaurants and shops are within reach. We'll be making our stay at Fireside a yearly tradition. It's a gem! read more

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The only place we love staying in when in Tahoe. It's our third time staying out the fireside lodge. The rooms are clean! Cozy! are stocked with everything that you need. They have a really cute game room with arcade machines, coloring books, puzzles, movies etc... the breakfast is amazing! Waffles, bagels, hot chocolate (whipcream and sprinkles included) cereal, fruit, boiled eggs, coffee... a lot to choose from. They have a happy hour with complimentary wine, s'mores by the fire every evening. The owners are amazing! It's such a gem in Tahoe... I always reccomend this place to our family and friends... we love all the amenities and always look forward to staying here. Thank you for always going above & beyond for your customers! Your dedication & kindness is very much appreciated! read more

This is my favorite place to stay in South Lake Tahoe. For anyone with dogs or children, it's in the perfect location. I walked my dog to Kiva Beach, Pope Beach and Taylor Creek, using the paved path just down the street and the views were spectacular. The owners are incredibly friendly, and also very dog friendly. Too many amenites to name, but the homemade waffle was a highlight. Also, the room was spotless. If you enjoy the outdoors, this is the place to stay. read more

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This place is incredible. Huge shout out to the friendly team running this piece of heaven. We could not have enjoyed our stay more. Thank you for the amazing hospitality and food. The snow was an added bonus. Only 5 miles from town tucked away with the national forest as its backdrop. Just love this place! read more

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From the first moment of arriving I felt at home in the cozy atmosphere of this lodge. I cannot imagine a more perfect place to spend a weekend in South Tahoe! Location: The location is perfect for visiting the Desolation Wilderness area - it is one of the last properties before the national forest land begins. There are trails leading directly from the property into the national forest land. Property: The rooms are themed and merrily decorated (we stayed in the moose room!) and contain a fireplace that warms up the rooms. Each room contains kitchen basics such as dishes, fridge, microwave, coffeemaker, and several other extras (even a small slow cooker). The staff here is so welcome and friendly; they are happy to offer advice on activities in the area. Amenities: The lodge has several amenities that make staying there even better - breakfast (currently served off a menu, they are famous for their waffles), full access to their kitchen, happy hour with wine & charcuterie boards, a s'mores station & fire pit, large movie collection, books, games, dry sauna in an adult relaxation room, and even a room with vintage arcade games (you can plan to win tickets that can be exchanged for prizes). Bonus: They are dog friendly - there were a couple dogs on the property belonging to workers and our room had doggy food/water bowls. read more

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Really cozy lodge. People are awesome and friendly. Service is spectacular! Have a really tasty breakfast waffle bar.

I will never stay anywhere ever again in Tahoe. No more air BBs, no more casinos we have found a gem! We had a wonderful stay for 4 days and 3 nights and lucked out on a sunny April weekend in South Lake. We were able to check in a little early after a long drive from the Bay Area, with a heads up of course, and they were happy to take us, we just had to wait for our cookies to be done I would have never known anyone else was there. It was quiet, low key, inviting and right next to the forest. The happy hour was our favorite and I loved our room. We stayed in the Bear's Den. One of the larger rooms. Very homey, loved the fireplace, the hot water, and a million pillows and comfy blankets and sheets on the beds. Both nice and firm and cozy. The great staff is really what made this trip. They keep the place so clean and updated and the perfect amount of updated amenities in our room and lodge. I always felt welcome and that I could ask for anything. Olivia even helped my friend with a sewing kit who wasn't even stay there. They fixed her shirt and we all chatted while enjoying happy hour beers. I ready to book another room to experience them all. Thank-you fireside! We will be back read more

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On our last stop on our road trip, we decided to visit South Lake Tahoe. My parents use to bring us up here when we were small so it has some special memories for me. Much has changed, but the Fireside Lodge is still here, so looking for somewhere unique and special, I reserved the Mountain Retreat room which is the largest of all the rooms. Michael met us and gave us the tour. We love that it's dog friendly and Cako wasn't the only one there. The room had two rooms, a small kitchenette, comfy Murphy bed in the front, queen bed in bedroom. We took advantage of the evening drinks on the first night since we'd been driving most of the day, great wine and snacks. The honor bar could've been dangerous...maybe next time...LOL! The Belgion waffles in the morning were great! It was all help yourself! They even have bikes for use, and a hammock! The space is very peaceful! I like that it's far away from all the hustle and bustle of central Tahoe. Nights are peaceful and so quiet. Cako even got a welcome pack! The Fireside is really something special! You do feel at home and the other guests are friendly! One of the staff, Tonya, and I had a great conversation about San Jose. We both went to the same middle school and high school, and she shopped at the Miller's Outpost I use to work at. Small world! I met Steve on the morning we left and couldn't compliment the Fireside enough. I can't wait to return! Cako Approves! read more

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We just got back from staying at the Fireside Lodge for the last couple of days and we will definitely be back. The hosts were super friendly and the room (#4) was amazing for my small family of 3. The gas fireplace kept us real toasty despite the overnight temps going into the teens. I really have no complaints about this place at all. Everything was great and we cannot wait for our next stay here. read more