On a semi-whim, we rented a house in the Chamberlands area of Lake Tahoe for a quick couple-day getaway. It was cooler than Lafayette, and the lake was clearer and bigger than I remembered. We were visited by a large black bear on our deck (while our door was open!), who thankfully walked away. A more pleasant surprise was finding access to the private pool and beach next to Tahoe's oldest bar which jutted into the water, perfect for drink-sipping parents to watch beach playtime from afar.
