One of our rooms faced the valley, and the other the snow covered mountains.

What a gorgeous view of the World renowned Lake. This location has been established since 1978 right in the heart of Tahoe City, Jake’s has spectacular views of the lake showing the crystalline water and stunning mountain vistas. Jake’s menu showcases Californian Cuisine with infused flavors, innovative ingredients and exciting presentations.

The menu features an impressive selection of fresh fish and seafood including exotic Hawaiian fish, shellfish, and steaks. We highly recommend this outstanding restaurant to our readers and recommend some of the dishes we were able to sample: Ahi Poke Rolls, Grilled Basil Prawns, Hazelnut Salad, Apple and Spiced Candied Walnuts, Crispy Herb Crusted Fresh Fish, and New Zealand Rack of Lamb.

Highly Recommended Web: Jake's Lake

After a good nights sleep, we experienced the ski in/ski out access into Squaw Valley USA's 4,000 acres. Everything you need is on site and just steps from your room or suite. The Resort has its own chair lift right from the base of the mountain.

What an unbelievable view when you get to the top of the mountain of the world famous Lake Tahoe! The day was so perfect with unsurpassed spring skiing conditions.

After a busy day on the slopes, we headed to the inviting and luxurious full-service spa!
Greeted by their exceptionally friendly staff, we were given spa robes, slippers, lockers and offered the use of the sauna and Jacuzzi to prepare for our escape from what was already an amazing reality.

The Spa at Squaw Creek features eight massage rooms and two “wet” body treatment rooms; a full service beauty salon; fitness center featuring state-of-the-art fitness equipment; a tranquil lounge where we relaxed before our treatments. The lounge offered a juice bar featuring chilled cucumber and orange water, fresh fruit as well as herbal teas.

Our female reviewer experienced the hot stone massage. This brought such a deep state of relaxation. The therapist uses various sizes of hot basalt stones and cold marble stones taken from Lake Tahoe and used on the body in rhythmic strokes. The stones were used for acupressure when you lay down on the table face up. The contrast of both the hot and cold stones allows the therapist to work very deep into the muscles.

The next day ...

We made a quick stop at the Sweet Potatoes Deli, located near the promenade of shops.
This is where you can grab a quick bite before you hit the slopes. Sweet Potatoes Deli offers a delicious selection of coffees, bagels, and breakfast sandwiches in the morning and fresh salads and sandwiches for lunch.

Next, it was off to the spa for another wonderful secession. This time our female reviewer received one of Squaw Creek Spa's classic facials called "Hydralessence". The long lasting deep hydrating facial is designed for all skin types.

The aesthetician worked magic to nourish and replenish her skin's moisture levels with a highly hydrating facial. Using YonKa's best moisture boosters, her skin was soothed, calmed, and its elasticity was greatly enhanced. Wow! Viva la difference!

Our male reviewer received the "Le Grand Classique Facial." Promoted as the most extensive deep pore cleansing ever designed without the risk of irritation.

From the most demanding to the most fragile complexion, Le Grand Classique leaves your skin feeling nourished and looking radiantly beautiful.

The skin is nourished with plant and flower extracts using YonKa's "5 progressive purifying steps" designed by his esthetician specifically for his skin care needs. Both our reviewers gave an enthusiastic two thumbs up for not only their level of expertise and delicate touch but for their friendly and personal service as well.

Next, off to dinner... The Resort at Squaw Creek offers a wide variety of fare to tempt your palate, from elegant to casual dining, you're sure to find what you're looking for. This evening we dined at the Restorante Montagna. This is one of five restaurants on the premises and probably the most popular. This location featured fresh pastas and homemade Italian pizzas.
Our server was a delightful character who guided us to the highlights of the menu with a personal zest. Starting off with their homemade bread, and special dipping sauce, they both exclaimed that this was the tastiest they ever enjoyed! They had to force themselves to stop eating the bread to leave some room for dinner. The salads were also exceptionally fresh and tasty with the special Montagna house dressing. Entree’s, the "Osso Bucco" and the daily fish special "Grilled Halibut" were unusually delicious. No wonder our reviewers heard people raving about this restaurant days before they dined there themselves.

Although their flights left Reno at 3 o'clock the next day, thanks to the incredibly easy access to the resort's ski lift, only 2 minute walk from the ski shop, our reviewers where able to get in another 3 hours of fabulous spring skiing before being whisked off to the airport with time to spare.

Of particular note was the friendly, personal service that was enjoyed from the moment they arrived at Squaw Creek Resort to the last ride to the airport. You will no doubt have a difficult time pulling yourself away from this exciting year round retreat.

Our stay was so relaxing that we wanted to stay a few days longer. It is recommended that our readers stay for five days at least, since there is so much to see and to do.