Olympic Valley vacation rentals

Olympic Valley is a bustling hub for visitors from all over the globe who want to explore the more than 3,600 acres of skiable terrain at one major ski resort and an additional 2,400 acres and more than 100 trails at the other. After a day on the slopes, snow bunnies descend on the Olympic Valley, to quaff wines at an upscale bistro or nachos and beer on an outdoor patio, rent gear, and stock up on warm weather duds. Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe National Forest are nearby, making Olympic Valley an all-season destination with hiking and waterfront fun during warm months.

Winter is Olympic Valley’s peak season, with visitors flowing in and out of town at a steady clip. Hundreds of inches of snowfall during ski season, which stretches from November to May — and sometimes beyond. That means spring can look a lot like winter here. In the spring the town celebrates bluegrass and roots music at the three-day WinterWonderGrass Festival. The summer months bring sunny days ideal for hiking or swimming. In July, yogis arrive for the Wanderlust festival, which offers meditation, downward dogs, and pool parties. The forests around the valley are filled with evergreens, but there are still opportunities for leaf peeping, as aspen trees turn gold in the fall.

Tahoe City

Nestled on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City is a small town just a 15-minute drive from Olympic Valley. Walk through flower-basket lined streets of downtown exploring its coffee shops, art galleries, and historic homes — while enjoying views of the glimmering lake and nearby mountains.

Lake Tahoe

Located less than 15 minutes away is one of the country’s largest lakes. Lake Tahoe is a recreational heavyweight, offering boating, fishing, diving, and swimming on and in its vast, clear waters. One of its unique attractions is a circa-1929 Scandinavian-inspired estate called Vikingsholm, accessible by boat or a one-mile trail. Tours are offered for a fee during summer months.

Shirley Canyon Trail

This half-day hike packs a scenic punch: You’ll walk past granite boulders and soaring conifer trees before ending at pristine Shirley Lake, with shores framed by forests set against a mountain backdrop. You can pick up the trailhead in town for this 5.6-mile out-and-back hike.