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Lake Tahoe Facts for Rental Guests
Quick answer
Lake Tahoe is 22 miles long and 12 miles wide, with 72 miles of shoreline and a maximum recorded depth of 1,645 feet, according to the U.S. Forest Service. It sits on the California and Nevada border. On BnB Search, the Lake Tahoe vacation rentals hub lists 313 places, 267 of them individual stays. Sources are linked at the end.
The lake in numbers
- Size: 22 miles long (north to south) and 12 miles wide, with 72 miles of shoreline (U.S. Forest Service, TRPA).
- Depth: 1,645 feet at the deepest recorded point; the second-deepest lake in the U.S. after Crater Lake (U.S. Forest Service, EPA).
- Elevation: about 6,225 feet at lake level (U.S. Forest Service); EPA lists the natural rim at 6,223 feet.
- Surface area: 192 square miles (EPA, TRPA).
- Two states: California and Nevada (EPA).
- Public land: the Forest Service's Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit covers more than 156,300 acres of National Forest land around the lake (U.S. Forest Service).
Why this matters for renters: with 72 miles of shoreline across two states, "Lake Tahoe" can mean very different towns and drives. Check the map pin and which state the rental is in.
What our Lake Tahoe listings show
These counts come from BnB Search's own directory data and change when listings are added or removed.
- 313 listings in total: 267 individual stays, 24 resorts, inns or lodging businesses, 16 rental companies, property managers or real estate offices and 6 other local listings that are not rentals.
- Area tags: South Lake Tahoe 231, Truckee 16, Tahoe City 11, Kings Beach 9. Our area tags are broad, so open the map pin to see exactly where a listing is.
- Words in the stay titles: of the 267 stays, 11 mention walking to the beach; 18 mention lakefront, waterfront or lake access; 3 mention a dock; 13 mention a lake view; 43 mention a hot tub or spa; 12 mention a pool; 24 mention pets or dogs; 57 mention cabin; 8 mention condo. Hosts write these titles themselves, so confirm each feature before you book.
Browse them on the Lake Tahoe hub (map and filters) or in the full Lake Tahoe listings directory.
Before you book a Lake Tahoe rental
- Which shore and state: open the map pin to see where the rental is.
- Lakefront: ask whether the beach, pier or dock is private or shared.
- Winter stays: ask the host about parking and access in snow.
- Pets: confirm the pet policy and fees with the host.
FAQ
How deep is Lake Tahoe?
The deepest recorded point is 1,645 feet, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
How long is the Lake Tahoe shoreline?
72 miles (U.S. Forest Service and TRPA).
Is Lake Tahoe in California or Nevada?
Both. The lake straddles the California and Nevada border.
How many Lake Tahoe rentals does BnB Search list?
313 listings, including 267 individual stays. The rest are lodging businesses, rental companies or other local listings.
Does BnB Search book the stay?
No. Compare on the hub, then book on the site linked from the listing.
Places to stay in our Lake Tahoe directory
Each of these listings has its own BnB Search page. The list is alphabetical, not ranked, and shows no ratings.
- Lakeland Village 496 - 4 Seasons Family Fun
- Sierra Shores – 3–4BR Lakefront Townhouses, South Lake Tahoe
- Ski Lease Tahoe – Ski-In Ski-Out Tahoe Condo
- Tahoe Belle – 4BR South Lake Tahoe Ski Cabin, EV Charger
- Tahoe Retreat with Decks and Separate Studio
Sources
- U.S. Forest Service: Lake Tahoe Basin FAQs
- U.S. EPA: About Lake Tahoe
- U.S. Forest Service: Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
- TRPA: Regional Plan, Chapter 1 Introduction (PDF)
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