In the lap of Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe is located in the heart of the California-Nevada State line. The Lake is surrounded by the beauty of Sierra-Nevada mountains, which can be enjoyed all through the year. During the summer, the visitors can try water sports like boating, kayaking, swimming, stand up paddle boarding or SUP, windsurfing etc. The shore of the lake is also known for wilderness backpacking adventures, camping and hiking. The winter brings the promise of snow, with the chance of trying out skiing or snowboarding. The grand lake altogether has 72 miles (115.8 km) of shoreline. There are many types of staying opportunities available close to the Lake which is rather unique in nature. One of these options is yurts, full of modern luxuries yet based on the lap of nature. Check out these best yurts in and near Lake Tahoe for an unusual stay.
1. Cozy retreat with meadow views (from USD 120)
Nestled in an alpaca ranch, this smoke-free property is ideal for couples and solo travelers. It offers a queen-size bed in the sleeping area. Guests have access to a full bathroom with a shower and a nice kitchen with cooking basics as well. Out on the deck, guests can enjoy fantastic views of the meadow and forest. If they want to immerse themselves in nature, guests can also stroll through the lush landscapes or have a picnic by the creek.
Indoor features of this rental include air conditioning and fans for comfort. Wi-Fi and a parking space for two cars are available as well.
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it’s clean and well keptit was clean spacious and well stocked with everything we neededclean and comfortable everything we needed in a beautiful settingthe yurt was clean and had what we needed for a weekend getawaythe resident pup is adorable and the craftsmanship cleanliness and decor are perfection in this yurtastic rentalHost:
hosts are awesome peoplethe hosts are friendly and accommodatingthe owners are very accommodating and friendlyjeanette was amazing and communicative while letting us have our spacethey were very kind informative and made us feel right at homeRead more reviewsLocation:
great place to relax
2. Sweet little yurt near outdoor activities (from USD 102)
This sweet little yurt is a cozy place to stay close to many outdoor adventures. It’s nestled within an organic veggie and flower farm so you are assured of peace and tranquility. It comes with a double bed to sleep up to two people in total comfort. The rental also comes with a wood-burning fireplace to keep you snug and comfy throughout your stay.
Thrill-seekers will have a blast here since there are so many exciting activities in the nearby rivers, mountains, and hiking trails.
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stove and fan if neededtheirs a big fan and plenty of outletsthere are bedside lights plenty of outlets lots of pillows a fan an electric kettle with tea providedjust like the photos we had lots of room peace & quiet and felt safe toothe space is so cozy and the area is beautifulCleanliness:
very clean and very cozythe bathroom was clean and spaciousit was sparkling clean the bed was very comfortableit is super clean and cozy insideit was beautiful clean warm quietHost:
the hosts are so helpful and the yurt is beautifulthe hosts were very welcoming and friendlytim the property manager was very responsivethe yurt was beautiful and tim was a fantastic hostvery friendly hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
great location also close to mineral bar for swimmingthis place was incredible i only wish we could’ve stayed longerbeautiful secluded structure in close proximity to the sierrasgreat location quiet rustic (as expected ) and comfortableparadise i highly recommend this place plus the most comfortable bed
3. Luxurious yurt in the middle of forest (from USD 178)
Surrounded by the tranquillity of the forest, the yurt comes with excellent views of the sunset. The yurt is located in the edge of a forested ravine, facing the forest and the mountains. This yurt rental near Lake Tahoe has a queen bed with a separate living area for a comfortable stay. The guests are offered the use of a salt-water vanishing edge pool and spa. The SPA can be heated two hours before dusk on request. This swimming pool is located with the view of the surroundings. Here, you can try various kinds of activities, like hiking, river rafting, wine tasting, and mountain biking.
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also very very little cell service and the wifi was pretty slow and spottythe beautiful pool and gorgeous views were definite highlightslovely escape with great views amazing pool and killer viewsthe pool and heated spa were great to catch the sunsetsgorgeous view and the hot tub /pool area is very niceCleanliness:
the bedding and towels were super clean without the sticky smell of a typical hotel sheetsclean quiet private and very comfortableplenty of supplies to clean up from bbq dinnerthe place was clean and the infinity pool was amazingi’m deeply concerned about the safety and cleanliness of this placeHost:
the hosts were extremely responsivebeautiful property and the hosts are greatdefinitely nice people and great hosts who anticipate the every possible need of their gueststamara was super responsivethey were very responsive with any questions we had and everything on the property was labeled very clearlyRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is beautiful and serenethis place is absolute paradiseamazing place in the middle of the forestbeautiful place plenty of places to hike and a very cute town close byit’s a perfect place to get away from the city and relax
4. The sophisticated yurt at Grass Valley (from USD 114)
The beautiful yurt is just a short drive from the downtown Grass Valley. It offers a chance of luxurious camping. The area provides easy access to the best hiking trails near Lake Tahoe, and you can walk many miles enjoying the beauty of nature. The yurt consists of a bed for two, a living area and kitchen. The king-sized bed comes with a plush topper. You can also hire an air mattress for an extra person. There is also a cozy dining area to enjoy your meal. There is a private bathroom only for your use, which comes with the modern facilities, a shower, bathtub, sink, and toilet. The yurt offers an excellent panoramic view of the surrounding area.
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the king size bed and six speaker sound system are reason enough to come to this beautiful yurtthe bathroom really wasn't that far away and the personal touches like the typewriter books art etcthe king size bed was amazingly comfortable and i really appreciated having a hammock to lie inCleanliness:
it's such a great price for a cozy comfortable and clean place to stay with our dogthe private full bathroom was spacious and cleanwe particularly enjoy the comfortable king-sized bed the crackling fire in the wood stove and sparkling clean bathroomit was extremely serene comfortable immaculately clean and heather and allen were wonderful hostsheather's yurt is very comfortable clean and convenient — and nicely decorated tooHost:
a wonderful yurt with wonderful hostsheather was a great hostheather was a great hostheather was a perfect hostheather is a wonderful host with a great eye for design and creativityRead more reviewsLocation:
location is great toosuch a beautiful yurt and locationa perfect place to get away from it allthe location was lovely not too noisy and close to rivers and cute townsit's also pretty close to to some good hikes bike trails and a river
5. Peaceful and cozy yurt in the lap of nature (from USD 178)
The yurt is technically located in the lap of nature, giving you a chance of exploring it first-hand. The yurt is located in the Green Valley of California, surrounded by hiking trails, gorgeous lakes. The property is quite luxurious, with a vanishing edge salt-water pool offering a beautiful view of the surroundings. There is also SPA facilities, which can be availed upon request. There is a comfortable double bed for two in along with a sitting area in this Lake Tahoe yurt camping option. There is no kitchen available inside the yurt, but you can use the outdoor propane stove and propane grill.
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the bed was very comfortable and sleeping with the sounds of nature was delightfulthe pool was very pretty and the view amazingthe view and infinity pool design makes for a perfect sunsetthe pool/ hot tub was beautiful and the views and sunset were lovelythis place is a bit pricey but totally worth it for the view and the pool/hot tubCleanliness:
very clean secluded and enjoyable place to staythe yurt was great - very clean cozy and quiet we loved the attached outdoor bathroom spacewe loved staying in the yurt the space was clean quiet and perfectly minimalistHost:
the hosts offer great advice with a really quick response timethe hosts are super nice and consideratei was staying there solo and tamara and ramon were such wonderful hoststamara and ramon are truly super-hosts as they provide incredible service on site and off sitealso the pool is one of a kindRead more reviewsLocation:
a great glamping locationi’ll definitely come back again perfect gateway weekend location out of the citythe yurt location is great- secluded with easy access to town and great hikes for outdoor adventuresan amazing location with great hoststhis is a great place to meditate and get away from the city
6. Romantic yurt with copper tub (from USD 143)
Glamping at Lake Tahoe will be an enjoyable affair if you choose to stay at this listing. The romantic yurt comes with facilities of the sauna in an exclusive copper tub. The wooden yurt is basically based in the middle of the woods, surrounded by the authentic beauty of nature. It is located very close to the Nevada city, close to the Bitney Springs and Mystic Mine. The downtown Grass Valley and downtown Nevada City both are 10 to 15 minutes away from this property. The yurt is built in a rounded shape, with a glass top dome to enjoy the view. The large double bed is located in the loft and there is also a single sofa bed for an extra guest. A modern toilet is attached to the yurt, along with the copper tub. The outdoor area contains a large patio, with a beautiful view of the surroundings. The patio has comfortable sitting arrangements to relax or to enjoy your meal.
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think: gorgeous wood high ceilings cozy chairs and soft blanketsthe design is amazing and it offers all the amenities of a normal apartment or homethis added to the getaway from the big city a beautiful yurt with internet tvthe bathrooms were newly remodeled and the entire place was easy to navigateCleanliness:
super quiet clean and simplevery clean and cozy for summer or winteralexci's yurt was clean cozy and in a beautiful settingit was in perfectly clean conditions and served as a wonderful retreatgreat place in the middle of the woods the yurt is amazing clean and coolHost:
the host was super responsive and accommodatingalexci was a gracious host and her property is a little slice of heavenalexci was a great host - available enough if we had questions but out of sight otherwisea great place with a great hosteveryone on the property is friendly and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and wonderful sauna and bathtubi loved the location and the property offered a lotit was a wonderful place for a couple to get away from the bustle of city lifei loved the quiet and listening to the birds early in the morningbeautiful location gracious host comfortable and inviting settings simple and accurate directions looking forward to our return visit
7. Furnished yurt in wooded settings (from USD 100)
Located on the borders of Tahoe National Forest, this glamping yurt can sleep up to four guests and is perfect for a small family. This pet-friendly rental is ideally suited for outdoorsy travelers who wish to enjoy hiking, mountain biking, swimming, and other adventures. Outside the yurt, there is a picnic table, a claw foot bathtub, a back deck with an alfresco dining space, and a barbecue grill. The interior of the yurt is spacious and equipped with a modern kitchen, a furnished living area, a snug dining space, a queen-size bed, a well-equipped bathroom, and plenty of space to move around. Many crystal clear swimming pools and plenty of walking trails are located nearby.
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the yurt was comfortable and had all the amenities we needed for an almost camping experienceCleanliness:
beautiful yurt very cleanyurt was pretty much as advertised looked nicer in the photos but was very clean and quietthe property and yurt are extremely clean and more than what we expectedRead more reviewsHost:
perfect directions provided by the owners as wellthe owners are communicative and there is a care taker who is a neighborexcellent customer service from the owner we had everything we neededthe owners were very responsive to our e- mailsthe hosts were wonderful and communicative wanting to make sure we arrived ok
8. The Mongolian yurt in Gold Country (from USD 152)
The yurt is created in a typical Mongolian style. The inside and outside of the big lavish yurt are decorated in traditional red-gold designs, portraying a striking effect. The lavish king-sized bed is located in the corner, with the separate living area at another corner. In the center of the yurt, the dining table is placed under a dome, known as ‘Tono’ in Mongolian. The yurt also has a deck with sitting arrangements and separate shower stalls. The lavish outdoor pool area is attached to the yurt, so is the hot tub with SPA facilities.
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the mattress i slept on was really comfortablethe ger is very spacious and super cozy with all the amenities you needthe pool with it’s sparkling water spacious deck and comfortable lounge chairs was a delightful place to hang outthe beds are big and comfortable and the heater works very wellwe enjoyed the pool the outdoor kitchen and all the amenitiesCleanliness:
the place was very clean and very cozythe hot tub was clean and nice to lounge inthe place was clean and organized as expectedthe property was super clean and had decorations for day and many many lights at night (gorg )Host:
the yurt is just gorgeous and stephanie richard are the absolute best hostsrichard and stephanie were amazing hosts from start to finishwonderful hosts most relaxing spacethey are top notch hosts and overall great peoplethe yurt and surroundings were wonderful and richard and stephanie were friendly and thoughtful hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
close to the wonderful stevens trailclose by to a lot of beautiful hiking and wine tastingthe location and unique accommodations are spectacular and one of a kindi would definitely recommend this location for anyone who wants to relax and have a great getawayif you are looking for a place to rest relax and catch your breath from your busy life
9. Yurt in Tahoe Vista
The yurt is built in the backyard of a property, centrally located in Tahoe Vista. The cozy yurt has a full-sized bed for a couple or two friends. There is a comfortable sofa, a sitting area, a sink and a heater inside the yurt. The outdoor area also has a sitting and dining area with barbeque facilities and a small shower for your use. You can also use the bathroom and kitchen of the main house.
Tahoe Vista, California, United StatesTop guest reviews
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the bed was comfortable and heater kept us warm overnightreally enjoyed our stay at the yurt dawn’s place had great amenities and thoughtful touches that made it comfortablevery comfortable plenty of space and i liked the record playerthe room was very clean and they have a heater if it gets too cold at nightthe bed was super comfortableCleanliness:
very clean and well keptit had everything we needed and was very cleanyurt was cozy clean and comfortableHost:
kind and accommodating hoststhe owners are very sweetthe hosts are kind and communicate quicklysuper host and very kindthis is a very nice yurt and a memorable experience the hosts were very accommodating and friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
great location as wellthe location is ideal being a short walk to the beach and close to lots of restaurantsit is a rare find for great location yet you still feel secludedthe location was beautiful right there on the water and so close to northstarthe place is well located close to the beautiful taohe lake
10. Sophisticated yurt
Those who want to enjoy glamping near Lake Tahoe will be interested in this listing. The yurt offers excellent views of golden hills across the river. The canvas hut offers all the comforts of the modern home. It comes with grand glass windows with an excellent view of the valley. The french doors opens to a small patio with the views of the valley. The patio has a sitting arrangement where you can enjoy your meal with the best views of the mountains.
Lotus, California, United StatesSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
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a beautiful and comfortable yurt with all the amenities and some nice extra touchesi could stay there for a long period of time and be completely comfortable with the included amenitiesthe bed is super comfortable with great sheetsit was very clean and had many kitchen amenities which made cooking a breezethey have thought of all the details to make it a wonderful and comfortable stayCleanliness:
so easy and clean and peacefulthe space is clean spacious and sereneit has everything you need and is very comfortable clean and nicely decoratedeverything in the yurt was clean & usefulthe yurt was very nice and clean perfect for a weekend of relaxation in the foothillsHost:
bob & faith were wonderful hosts and their yurt was an amazing escapethe hosts were very kind and helpfulthe yurt is a one of a kind experiencethey were very quick to respond to any questions that i had and very friendly hoststhe hosts were very friendly and knowledgeable of all the best placesRead more reviewsLocation:
amazing location and unique place to stayloved the location the hot tubvery peaceful and relaxing location right by the rivercool location and the hot tub is awesomethey can expect a relaxing time in a beautiful location
The four sides of Lake Tahoe
The four sides of Lake Tahoe feature four different kinds of attractions, the undeveloped eastern shore, and rugged western shore are best for enjoying the raw beauty of nature. The North shore is upscale whereas the southern shore is modern and full of motels and casinos. The south shore is also close to the city of Reno. The one grand advantage of staying in the yurts is they offer a unique experience of staying close to nature without compromising any comfort. So, choose which of these yurts you will prefer to stay in during your visit to Lake Tahoe, and book immediately.
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