Stardust Vacation Club

Stardust Vacation Club
4061 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, California USA 96150

The Stardust Lodge is an older, but well maintained timeshare property located directly across from the Heavenly Gondola. The entire complex has 78 Studios and a Penthouse

The Stardust Vacation Club at Lake Tahoe is out of this world, with two outdoor heated swimming pools, two outdoor heated hot tubs, activities galore, and a guest Pro Shop with complimentary golf clubs, fishing gear, games, pool toys, and bicycles for guests to borrow. The resort is ideally located at the bottom of Heavenly gondola, and within walking distance to Harrah's casino, Heavenly Valley Ski Resort, and Lake Tahoe.

Stardust offers studio, one-, and two-bedroom units, all with celestial names. Studio units feature a kitchenette with mini refrigerator, microwave, and stove top, and a sleeper sofa, trundle bed, or Murphy bed in the living area (Starlite unit has additional round bed). One-bedroom units feature a kitchenette with a full-size or mini refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, a sleeper sofa or Murphy bed in the living area, and a queen bed or Murphy bed in the bedroom. Two-bedroom units feature a full kitchen or kitchenette, sleeper sofa in the living area, king or queen bed in the master bedroom, and a queen bed, Murphy bed, or sleeper sofa in the guest bedroom.

For a truly unique experience while visiting Lake Tahoe, sign up for a sled dog adventure. Sit back in a comfortable sled while an experienced musher guides a team of strong, friendly huskies through pristine forests and meadows of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Glide through the back country of Tahoe National Forest under blue skies or starry nights and experience the forest floor in the soft, ethereal glow of moon light.

During the spring summer and early fall, the property is always a joy to drive by due to their excellent flower displays.
There are two pools and spas on the property.
The staff always seems to get the thumbs up, even from those with complaints.
As a Tahoe resident, I would hope you stay here, since the owners have a way of doing good things for South Lake Tahoe kids and schools.
A pass to Lakeside Beach is typically included with your room though you'll want to drive there if you've got beach stuff for a family.
PLUS:
Excellent location
Two pools
Extra touches, landscaping, bikes

Features and Amenities On-Site

* Biking
* Laundry Room
* Maid Service
* Outdoor Pool
* Swimming
* Whirlpool/Hot Tub

Features and Amenities Nearby

* Bar (0.1 miles)
* Boating (1 mile)
* Car Rental (0.5 miles)
* Casino (0.5 miles)
* Cross-Country Skiing (3 miles)
* Downhill Skiing (3 miles)
* Drug Store (0.2 miles)
* Fishing (1 mile)
* Golf (1 mile)
* Grocery Store (0.2 miles)
* Health Club (2 miles)
* Hiking
* Horseback Riding (7 miles)
* Lake
* Live Entertainment
* Medical Facilities (3 miles)
* Mountain
* Movie Theater (0.5 miles)
* Racquetball (2 miles)
* Restaurant (0.1 miles)
* Scuba Diving (1 mile)
* Shopping Area
* Ski School (3 miles)
* Snowboarding (3 miles)
* Spa Services (1 mile)
* Tennis (2 miles)
* Water Skiing (1 mile)
* Wind Surfing (1 mile)

Locals Tips
Hop on a bike and ride to the beach at Edgewood.

Review #1
* Rating: 5 out of 5

Tahoe's Best Kept Secret! This small resort is directly across from the more expensive Marriott properties with easy access to the gondola and shopping. the current rooms are a little dated, but they have begun renovating the rooms as of Fall 2008 with completion expected within 4 years. After completion the units will be comparable to those of Marriott at a far cheaper price! The staff is incredible and they have activities planned every evening and complimentary donuts/coffee every day which makes it a quick stop before hitting the slopes. You can walk to shopping, gondola, casino's and even the lake.

Check out more reviews from previous guests of this property at TripAdvisor.com.

Lake Tahoe Annual Events:

Lake Tahoe is host to many nationally and internationally recognized events every year in addition to some very special events of local flavor. Below you will find links to more information about many of those events. Got an event?

Sporting Events
America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride - Always the first Sunday in June, this year's ride is on June 1, 2008. This event typically sells out by March. Registration is available after January 1, 2008.

Tour de Tahoe - Once organizers realized America's Most Beautiful bike Ride simply wasn't big enough, they added another date at the end of the Summer. This year's Tour de Tahoe is on September 7, 2008.

Lake Tahoe Marathon - Events are scheduled for September 24 - 28, 2008. The race is September 28. This event just keeps getting bigger and better.

DeCelle Memorial Relay - This years 44th running of the 7 leg relay race around the lake will be June 14, 2008.

American Century Celebrity Golf Championship (photo gallery) -July 8 -13, 2008

North American Freeskiing Championships - March 19-23, 2009

Festivals and Shows
Lake Tahoe Snow Festival - Often called "Mountain Mardi Gras", this event spans the North Shore.

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival - This year's festival at Sand Harbor (July 10-August 17, 2008) will feature two classics, 'Richard III' and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' plus a Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival original musical, Cambio.

Wildflower Festival at Kirkwood- Great way to spend a day.

Fireworks (photo gallery) July 4th and Labor Day (Sunday night).

Lake Tahoe Air Show - June 28, 2008. Free show. Includes military aircraft, aerobatics, Parking is $10/car but bus rides are free from the transportation terminal at the Y.

Kokanee Salmon Festival - Held early in October the festival celebrates the spawning of the Kokanee Salmon in Taylor Creek. This is a great event for the whole family. There's more to it than the salmon run including several trail runs. (October 4-5, 2008)

Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance - Highlight of the annual Wooden Boat Week, this is not your ordinary boat show. This years show is August 7, 2008

Lake Tahoe Music Festival - This series of concerts along Tahoe's northwest shore (and Donner Lake) runs from July 19-August 9, 2008

Oktoberfest - Held at Camp Richardson each year.

Valhalla Renaissance Faire - Held at Camp Richardson (not Valhalla), this event for the whole family spans two consecutive weekends. The 2008 faire is May 31, June 1, 7, and 8.

Summer Outdoor Concert Series at Harvey's Outdoor Stage.
Tickets for all concerts are available only at ticketmaster.com or apeconcerts.com. The 2009 lineup has not been announced yet.