Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe – 1 to 3 bedrooms & Pent  

Perched beside Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe, this lakeside residence sits steps from the Heavenly Gondola and minutes from Van Sickle Bi-State Park, Lakeside Marina and Lakeside Beach. Casinos at Harrah's and Harveys and the Shops at Heavenly are within easy walking distance.

Choose one- to three-bedroom residences or a penthouse, each with a kitchen (refrigerator, stovetop), LCD TV, safe and microwave; some shared spaces include a lobby fireplace and accessible elevator. Rooms come with complimentary wireless internet and concierge service to book skiing, tours or local adventures.

Pamper yourself at the on-site spa with massages, facials and body treatments, then unwind in the outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna or hit the fitness center. Other perks include a library, picnic and barbecue area, hair salon, supervised activities for kids, parking, laundry/dry cleaning and car-rental services—wake up to mountain-air mornings and ski-ready slopes just steps away.

A 345 sq ft meeting room with conference space, a computer station, express check-out and a 24-hour front desk keep business smooth; complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby.

An on-site restaurant and bar serve casual meals and drinks, and a grocery/convenience store on the property makes self-catering and snacks easy.