Introduction / Description
Overlooking Lake Tahoe, this low-key lodging is 1.5 miles from skiing, hiking and biking at Heavenly Mountain Resort and 22.8 miles from Vikingsholm Castle.
There's a private beach with volleyball courts, as well as watercraft and bicycle rentals (surcharge). Dining options include a casual restaurant with an outdoor deck, a coffee bar, and a beachside bar and grill. Lake Tahoe cruises can be arranged for a surcharge.
With lodging, cruises, snowmobiling, horseback riding, direct beach access, a marina, dining and endless activities, Zephyr Cove Resort & Lake Tahoe Cruises has something for everyone and for all seasons! Our Lake Tahoe boat cruises to Emerald Bay are an absolute must – offering views of some of the most incredible scenery in the world. Come aboard and enjoy a good dose of South Lake Tahoe history with our Captain’s live narration as our paddle wheeler bring you one of the most photographed natural attractions in the world.
Arrival & Car Parking
Accessible Rooms & Bathrooms / Accessibility
Billed as a refreshing alternative to the large hotels that line the overcrowded South Lake Tahoe strip, Zephyr Cove Resort offers a quieter, more relaxed lodging option. Granted, the cabins that dot this lakeshore retreat are outfitted with modern amenities — including access upgrades for wheelchair-users and slow walkers — however the historic nature of the 1900s property has been retained. And although Zephyr Cove is also a popular day use area, nothing beats overnighting at this mountain lakeside property.
Zephyr Cove is for everyone and we want all guests to be able to enjoy the beauty and serenity of Lake Tahoe!
Cabins
Select cabins are equipped with raised toilet seats, grab bars, roll-in shower and lowered sinks.
MS Dixie
The M.S. Dixie II comes equipped with a handicap-accessible restroom. Wheelchairs are permitted on the boat, but there are no elevators on board to take the guest to the second deck.
Cabin 29, a nice two-story model with a lake view, is the most accessible cabin in the complex, and a good choice for wheelchair-users and slow walkers. It features accessible parking on an asphalt pad, with ramp access up to the front porch. There are also low-rise stairs for slow walkers in front.
Access features include wide doorways and plenty of room to navigate a wheelchair on the first floor. Two downstairs bedrooms each have a 30-inch high queen-sized bed with wheelchair access on both sides, as well as a dresser, night tables and a side chair.
The spacious downstairs bathroom, which is located between the bedrooms, is equipped with a transfer-type shower with a fold-down shower bench, grab bars and a hand-held showerhead. The shower measures 33 inches wide by 32 inches deep, with ample transfer space on the outside. There is also a separate tub/shower combination with grab bars, a hand-held showerhead and a fold-down tub seat. The toilet grab bars are located on the back and right walls (as seated), and the bathroom also includes a roll-under sink with plenty of knee space, and a lowered mirror.
Additionally, the cabin features a full kitchen with a lowered eating bar. It’s equipped with a refrigerator, stove, oven, sink, microwave and coffee maker, plus plenty of pots, pans, dishes and utensils.
The adjacent great room is furnished with a large dining table and a 13-inch high sofa bed. And if you’d like to dine al fresco, the front porch has a built-in charcoal grill and a picnic table. Additional sleeping areas are available upstairs, and the cabin can accommodate a total of nine guests.
Access is good around the property too, with asphalt pathways leading to all of the cabins and public areas. There is also a paved pathway near the accessible cabin that leads over to the Beach Bar and Grill. Additionally, there’s barrier-free access to the Zephyr Cove Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers an expansive lake view.
