The historic Tahoe Biltmore Lodge and Casino sold at a foreclosure auction last week on the steps outside the historic courthouse in downtown Reno for an astonishingly low figure of $153,000, public records show.

North shore-grown Madio Wallner doesn’t own a car and she doesn’t drive. When it comes to her lifestyle and research, it’s about walking the walk—well in her case, biking.

The Sacramento Bee searched online travel sites — including Expedia and Booking.com — to find the most affordable hotel options around Lake Tahoe in summer 2025. As of Monday, July 21, here are 10 places where two guests can book a stay for under $150 a night, before taxes and additional fees: