Every bit as luxurious as the Marriott Grand Residence, the Marriott Timber Lodge is a time share property that the rest of us get to use, hotel-style. Choose from a studio and super-large one-, two- or three-bedroom units. All are beautifully designed and decorated with views of the pools, the lake or Heavenly Mountain. Most units come with fully equipped kitchens (and then some), large and opulent bathrooms that include spacious sunken tubs, at least two flat-screen TV's, large bedrooms and stacked washers and dryers.

The beautiful pool is heated year-round (couldn't pull my boys out on a chilly October morning), and several hot tubs are kept bubbling at all hours to soothe sore muscles. Other amenities include a large, well equipped fitness room (with a steam room in each locker room), several generously-sized hot tubs, a toddlers' pool and restaurants (including Fire & Ice, with its three large, hands-down wonderful outdoor fire pits). A colorful and entertaining childrens' activity center is available with scheduled activities like face painting, elaborate arts and crafts and games throughout the day. (Reservations are required.)

Both properties are an easy walk to the spectacular Lake Tahoe beaches and the casino nightlife. Both Marriotts also boast a secure parking garage with valet parking. This stay is highly recommended, decadent fun. When my kids want to return to Tahoe, they assume we're talking about the Marriott Timber Lodge. To them, it is Lake Tahoe.

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