Voted one of the best B&Bs in California, Black Bear Inn is an elegant, rustic lodge in South Lake Tahoe offering luxury accommodations in a relaxed mountain setting, close to all mountain and Lake Tahoe activities.

Black Bear's main lodge has five comfortable guest rooms, each with private bath, king bed and gas fireplace. Three spacious, romantic cabins of varying sizes and a hot tub gazebo sit on the back grounds beneath the pine trees. Each cabin has a private patio. Every morning a full, hot breakfast is served. (Breakfast is included in the rate, dinner is not.)

Use Black Bear Inn as your home base while you experience wonderful Lake Tahoe.

LODGE ROOMS:
Each lodge room has a private bath, one king bed, river rock fireplace, TV with DVD player, telephone, daily maid service and the rate includes a full breakfast.  Free wi-fi blankets the entire property.

Sequoia  room
The largest room in the lodge, this has a comfortable sitting area, wet bar and vaulted ceiling.

Seneca  room
This room has a large bow window, two cozy club chairs, an old butcher block table, Polo comforter and a ten foot ceiling.

Fallen Leaf  room
This is the only room in the lodge with a sitting balcony, and it has log beams in the vaulted ceiling.

Washoe  room
Named for a local Indian tribe, this is a spacious room with pine furniture, a hand-made Mesquite wood headboard and two club chairs covered with Ralph Lauren fabric.

Frontier  room
This room has a standing balcony and vaulted ceiling; it's the most rustic lodge room and is the only lodge room with barn wood on one wall.

CABINS:
Cabin rooms have the same amenities as lodge rooms, but are larger than the lodge rooms. Each has a kitchenette (no oven or stove) and private outdoor patio, so breakfast can be delivered.

The Bonanza Trail
A duplex cabin housing the Stagecoach and Black Bart rooms, which are mirror images of each other. These rooms are about 450 square feet and are completely separate. There is no adjoining door between the two; there is a sound wall.
The Black Bart and Stagecoach rooms each have one king bed, a river rock fireplace, TV/DVD, telephone and kitchenette. Each comes with daily maid service and a full breakfast - the cabin rooms are the only guest rooms that can have breakfast delivered.

The Snowshoe Thompson cabin
A beautiful luxury cabin with oriental rugs and Ralph Lauren fabric covering the furniture and curtains. With its three-sided river rock fireplace, it is very romantic and is perfect for honeymoon couples. It has a vaulted ceiling in the living room, while the bedroom and kitchenette have ten foot ceilings accented with log beams. The Snowshoe has a huge bath with two sinks, a two-person Jacuzzi tub and a large walk-in tile shower. Also included are two TVs, two VCRs and a DVD player. It is a very spacious 840 square feet and is for just two guests. Outside there is a private patio. This is our most popular accommodation.

The Sutter cabin
Two bedrooms, one bath, kitchenette and living room. The antiques, trunks, hand-made lamps, large river rock fireplace and vaulted ceiling give this cabin a very comfortable, homey feel. Tucked away in the seating area is a TV and DVD player. It is perfect for two couples traveling together who want to have their own private space to enjoy, though it is more often taken by just one couple. Outside sits a private patio. The Sutter stands at about 900 square feet.

RESTAURANT:
The Restaurant at Black Bear Inn is open to the public and offers patrons an extraordinary culinary experience. The menu is revised each month to take advantage of seasonal produce, always with an eye on local and organic suppliers. Chef Alex has a passion for the artistic and his imaginative use of ingredients fuses old school technique with surprising, delightful twists. His devotion to cuisine results in the impressive quality of each dish.

Black Bear Inn's tranquil, inviting room captures the spirit of old Tahoe. As you sit by the fireplace you will be captivated by the rustic elegance of the Great Room. Once seated at your table you will be taken on a journey that will awaken your appetite and stimulate your palate.

We offer an exceptional array of wines, including many local wines, presented by a knowledgeable wine specialist.
Reservations for the restaurant are strongly advised. As our intimate restaurant grows, a reservation is the only way to be certain you will be seated. After you have secured your table, it will be yours for the evening. Seating begins at 6 pm, Thursday through Monday. You do not need to stay at the inn in order to dine at the restaurant. If you ARE a guest, breakfast is included in the nightly rate but dinner is separate. Wine and beer available. Corkage fee: $20 for 750 ml.

WHAT TO DO:
Throughout the year there are a wide range of special events: outdoor concerts, the marathon, bike races, a Shakespeare Festival, antique car and boat shows -- something for everyone.

Wintertime is when Tahoe shows off its 15 ski resorts, including Heavenly Mountain Resort (just one mile from the inn), Squaw Valley and Kirkwood. Tahoe winters are famous for huge dumps of light powder and beautiful blue skies. This is world-class skiing at its best.

• 15 ski resorts
• Cross country skiing
• Snowmobile tours
• Ice skating
• Horse drawn sleigh rides
• Snowshoeing through the forest
• Dog sled rides

There are countless activities to enjoy in the summertime, and below is a starter list.

• Hiking, biking
• Golf, tennis
• Inline skating
• Horseback riding
• Fishing and boating
• Canoes, kayaks, sailboats
• Rafting (white water or long 'n lazy)
• Catamarans, paddle wheelers
• Historic towns (Truckee, Virginia City, Placerville, Coloma)
• Tour the Apple Hill wineries
• Hot air balloon rides
• Glider rides, helicopter tours

Whatever the season, Lake Tahoe has several casinos that happily welcome anyone of legal age. The larger casinos have major entertainers, shows and concerts. Shopping at one of the many stores in town is another year-round activity. A lot of our guests like to kick back in the lodge and take advantage of our free Wi-Fi set up. And don't worry -- if you didn't bring a laptop, we've got one you can use.