With a stay at The TrailHead in South Lake Tahoe, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 15-minute walk of Heavenly Gondola and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lakeside Beach and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe.
What's nearby
Heavenly Gondola - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
The Shops at Heavenly Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Lakeside Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
Base Camp Pizza Co. - 13 min walk
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Starbucks - 11 min walk
Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza - 11 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 13 min walk
About this property
The TrailHead
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Heavenly Gondola
The TrailHead offers 36 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.
This South Lake Tahoe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and ski storage. Additional features at this hotel include a television in a common area, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Ski shuttle nearby
Free secured self parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Things to do
Ski storage
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine
Outdoors
In a nature reserve
In the mountains
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Low-height counter and sink
No lift
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Mini-fridge
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 15.00
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), lockbox
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 100 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out fee: USD 15.00
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Vagabond Inn Lake Tahoe
Vagabond Inn Motel Lake Tahoe
TrailHead Motel South Lake Tahoe
TrailHead South Lake Tahoe
Vagabond Inn South Lake Tahoe Hotel South Lake Tahoe
The TrailHead Hotel
The TrailHead South Lake Tahoe
The TrailHead Hotel South Lake Tahoe
The TrailHead Reviews
Reviews
6.6
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
It was perfect for our stay. We just came for the night to see a comedy show and the price was right! We had a huge hot tub and even brought the dog! Check-in was simple, room was clean, bed was big and comfy!
Jennifer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Larry
14 Dec 2024
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great location, just ok hotel.
It was a good location. The hotel is a bit older and not really kept up. The room was fairly clean and comfortable.
Mostly it's an affordable room in a great location. We were able to walk to heavenly village and had an incredible dinner and a good weekend. The room was just a place to sleep. Recommend for people looking for a basic room at a good price.
BED BUGS BE AWARE!!!!!!!!!!
I liked that we didnt have to check in and they sent us the instructions to check in when we were driving. They did send us the wrong code to the lock box but someone came immediately to our door to give us the right code when we got there. Overall, the location was good and the hotel was quiet. We had gotten the room with the tub which was nice to hang out in. We had no problem checking out. Everything changed however once we got home. I had multiple bed bug bites on my back and legs. When we contacted the property, the person on the line was rude and basically accused me of getting bit by something else and they use bed bug liners. Mind you it was snowing in tahoe and i have 3-4 layers of clothes on so no skin was ever exposed aside from my pjs that i slept in. Bug bites were in the area that was not covered by my pjs. When expedia contacted they, they said the same thing to expedia. I have not slept in anything or anywhere else aside from my bedroom when i noted the bed bugs. Just cuz u have liners doesnt mean they dont stop bed bug infestation. And the receptionist being uncaring about this is truly sad. Please dont stay here unless you want extra souvenir gifts that continues to itch like crazy
We stayed in room 138 second floor very quiet place. We stayed just for one night. The front desk lady was really nice.
Yamileth
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
4/10 Poor
Phyllus
Travelled with family
5 Nov 2024
Disliked: Amenities
Going off the pictures online made the place look a lot nicer than it actually was the carpet was filthy. The room smelled of cigarette smoke to the point where I had to burn incense we had to go out and buy it. We were next to people who had a child that screamed, all night kids being allowed to run across the top stairs and balcony was crazy very deceiving. I would not stay here again, but I did like the lady that lives upstairs in the corner. The manager came into the room for a second and was very abrupt and rude and look like she needed to take a nap , but the state left a lot to be desired. Good day.
Upon check in the lady at the front desk shared they were having plumbing issues and would need to shut the water off.....red fleg #1
The carpet smelled horrible,
I have never been to a hotel where the beds had miss matching covers,
The covers didnt smell clean
The wall near the closet was pealing.
Long story short me and my family checked in and 20 minutes later checked out.
The lady at the front desk was very professional and respectful. She was apologetic and made it easy to recieve my refund.
When I arrived, the manager was very nice. She welcomed me. That’s the extent of the good portion of the stay. The room was dirty. There was stains on the sheets. The bed was hard as a rock. The shower was so small that my arm was touching the wall and my other arm was touching the shower curtain. Some of the electrical outlets did not work so I had a hard time being able to use them for everything I needed. I would not recommend this place for anybody to stay at.
Do you ever go and check these properties before putting them on your booking page? The property is run down and has people living there full time.
It's not ADA compliance.
I loved everything about this place, right up until I got into the room and got the whiff of old stale cigarettes. It gave me a migraine. I only got this room because it said there was a hot tub (only thing I enjoyed the most). Didn't sleep here, was at a party till dawn. Thank God
Julia at the front desk was a fountain of information. She directed me to a place nearby to walk the beach, find the Safeway, and the Red Hut Café. The room had a microwave and refrigerator, very helpful. Nothing fancy, but comfortable.
Catherine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Bob
27 Aug 2024
Very outdated, curtain too small for window, no hot water for showers.
The floor is creeky, bed a bit bouncy, the shower is very small and the toilet is extremely close to the wall. The TV is tiny. it's an older hotel that can use updates for sure. never needed any staff help. you get into the room with a lock box an text. There were items by the stairs that looked to be junk, but not sure what it was. The balcony seemed a bit slanted. It was clean.
Gloria
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Bonnie
Travelled with family
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Location and price were great but there were other visitors and guests on the property who made the facility as a whole feel unsafe. The pool is not in working condition so if that matters, this place doesn’t have a pool. It’s walkable to the touristy shops and across the street from the bath path. The property itself was decent but definitely at best motel quality.