Strawberry Lodge

Rustic rooms hearty meals and river views are the peak perks at the Strawberry Lodge near South Lake Tahoe. Built in 1858 as a Pony Express stopover the stone-and-log Strawberry Lodge offers 43 rustic rooms with private or shared baths some with views of the American River. Non-smoking rooms are available. Guests enjoy crackling fires in the lobby wine and spirits in the creek-side garden and local fare in the restaurant. Dogs are welcome for a fee. Parking is free. The Strawberry Lodge is on Highway 50 in Kyburz Calif. 24 miles from South Lake Tahoe. The lodge's location within El Dorado National Forest puts hiking boating skiing and rock climbing within easy reach. The lodge is 30 miles from Placerville and 90 minutes from Squaw Valley. Reno-Tahoe International is 87 miles away.