According to Mark Twain, Lake Tahoe is "the fairest picture the whole earth affords." Check out Incline Village, a census-designated place along the north shore of Lake Tahoe, and you'll probably agree.
Picture it: out of one window, the largest alpine lake in North America where you'll spend the summer months swimming and boating; out of another window, grand mountainscapes where you'll spend the winter skiing and boarding on world-class slopes
According to Mark Twain, Lake Tahoe is "the fairest picture the whole earth affords." Check out Incline Village, a census-designated place along the north shore of Lake Tahoe, and you'll probably agree.
Picture it: out of one window, the largest alpine lake in North America where you'll spend the summer months swimming and boating; out of another window, grand mountainscapes where you'll spend the winter skiing and boarding on world-class slopes. Can you see it? Guess what? It's real and its even better than than you're thinking. You're just one perfect rental home from paradise at 6,300 feet if you're looking to move to Incline Village, NV.
Incline Village has only 8,700 full time residents, but expect pretty big swings in population based on the season. Summers are the most popular time at the lake, though, winter isn't far behind. You'll have no problem finding lengthy lists of apartments for rent, townhouses, and duplexes for rent in Incline Village, but you will need to compete with seasonal renters. Nightly rates at the peak of ski season and around major holidays year-round are sky high. Your best bet is to come prepared with your credit history, proof of income, references, deposit money and to come hunting in late September or early October or between April and May.
This little village town has some serious perks when it comes to neighborhoods. Because the area is on the north shore of Lake Tahoe, it boasts some of the best rentals around. As long as you don't mind going toe to toe for some of the best properties that may be seasonal, this is your Village! Just remember landlords also need stable year round tenants, so be tenacious.
Tyrolian Village: As the name suggests, the thematically appropriate architecture in this community will transport you to a Swiss mountain. Don't forget to pack your fondue pot! You'll find rental houses with up to 4 bedrooms here. Many are fully furnished due to their occasional role as vacation rentals. This place is great for skiers as Diamond Peak ski resort is within view with chair lifts and ski runs galore.
Fairway Estates: As the name implies, golfers gravitate towards this area surrounding the Incline Village golf courses. Green, manicured fairways are surrounded by condos and two or three bedroom houses. You'll be near it all and enjoy great views.
West Incline Village: The town is hardly big enough to warrant east and west designations, but living on the west side of town puts you a bit closer to California (at least, in that direction) and close to the communities of Crystal Bay, Agate Bay and Carnelian Bay all with some great local food and attractions. You'll find the same mix of rental apartment and home options here.
You'll find most local restaurants and shops along Tahoe Boulevard the main highway that circles the whole of Lake Tahoe albeit sometimes under a different name. For most of the year, the Lake will be a big recreation draw, though when you're fully waterlogged, head for a hike in the hills and take in the views of both mountainous California and the dry plains of Nevada. In the winter, of course, grab your skis and board and hit Diamond Peak. When you're thoroughly wind-burned from all that downhill action, grab dinner at the Big Water Grille with sweeping views of everything you moved here for in the first place. Enjoy!
