Like historic Camp Richardson Resort (see review above), this place is great for families. A lakeside bargain in a shady grove of tall pines, about 4 miles from the casinos, this Nevada-side resort has everything you need for a relaxing vacation: a beautiful gold-sand beach, volleyball courts, a beachside bar with strong mai tais, and water toys for rent: pedal boats, kayaks, canoes, and ski boats. Zephyr Cove’s pier is also the launching point for cruises on the MS Dixie II paddle-wheeler and the Woodwind II catamaran. The resort’s 28 cabins range in size from studios and cottages to four-bedroom cabins sleeping up to 10. The decor is low-grade Levitz, but all units are very clean with well-equipped kitchens and a front porch with patio furniture. Even in the winter, it’s fun to stay here: The resort’s snowmobile tours are a lot of fun, and the Heavenly ski resort is only a 10-minute drive away. The Zephyr Cove Restaurant serves hearty American fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. A free shuttle runs to the restaurants and casinos down the road.