MV3: Lake View Bear Lodge

This place was perfect for our stay. Cute and cozy and very well taken care of. The only negative would be that the pipes were loud and you could hear people walking on the decks above, but hey, it’s an apartment so what do you expect. The positives far outweigh the noise. Lake view and close enough to town without being right in the chaos of the casinos. Would stay again.

This condo was perfect for our family with two college students as everyone had plenty of room to spread out. The washer dryer is an added bonus! The kitchen was stocked well enough that we were able to eat several meals here and loved the remodel. Would happily stay here again on our next trip to Tahoe.

This condo was just the perfect size. It's nicely remodeled and has a beautiful view. Parking got a little tricky at times with all the cars, but I think that's pretty normal for the entire Lake Tahoe area. It is on the 1st level, which is nice. The only slight downside, in my opinion, was that you hear everyone coming and going. The beds were comfortable, the showers are nice. The kitchen is equipped with just about everything you need. We did purchase a few small throw-away containers for food as there wasn't any type of containers. I didn't feel it was worth contacting anyone for since they were such small items. The pool and hot tub were nice as well.

We did need additional information that didn't get sent to us for check-in, but the response time was quick and Zorka was very apologetic for the oversite.

Overall, this is a very nice place to stay. Would definitely recommend staying here and will stay again.

Zorka was very receptive when I called. The smoke alarms were all gone, but Zorka had the maintenance man there within 1 hour. The unit was clean but you could tell it was done in a hurry, because the floors were dirty and the carpet had lint/loose material on them, especially down the stairs. Unused food was left in the cupboards but the maintenance man removed it when I requested it. I believe this an excellent unit for skiers and young adults. Do not think it is great for children only because you have to drive 15-20 minutes for activities (Beaches, etc). Unit is not air conditioned and that may be good to know upfront (No ones fault). After the third day, there was a foul trash//sewer smell that permeated when you entered the front door. We had to leave the window and doors open to alleviate the scent. You could also smell the same scent outside of the unit. My daughter and her family left a few days early because the smell was bad in the back bedrooms and there was no ventilation. Pipes were very loud and noisy from upstairs units. Parking was a huge problem. People parked in the middle of the parking lot and left their cars there for days. You had to drive around cars to park. A tenant left his trailer with a water craft in a space for 4 days. Never moved!! Although we did enjoy Lake Tahoe, this would not be a place for my family to return to..

We arrived at check in time, only to find that the condo had not been cleaned. It took a few calls to reach someone. Thank goodness she answered. We couldn't use the condo to get ready for our event, or leave our suitcases, or have a snack. We went to concert with suitcases and gear in tow. When we returned, the condo was cleaned.

The area was pretty much deserted at this time of year, so not much available in the immediate area. Town was great fun. And of course all of the outdoor activities in Tahoe were amazing.