The house is located on a large lot. It is quite private with Nature Conservancy space on one side and a greenbelt on the other. The West Shore is a great part of Tahoe. The views of the lake from this side are beautiful, and so close to some of the best areas of Tahoe - Truckee, Squaw Valley and Emerald Bay. You can be hiking, mountain biking, or cross-country skiing through ten national forest regions with less than 5 minutes of driving. Its close to everything yet is comfortably secluded. If you don't want to make the 5 minute drive into town, the Natural Moon health food store and cafe, Tahoe House Bakery and Famers Market (on Thursdays) are even closer for high-quality natural and organic grocery shopping. For restaurants, there are so many wonderful places to eat while looking out over the river or the lake. Just down the street are the local Fire Sign Cafe and endlessly popular Sunnyside restaurant. Everyone enjoys Sunny Side, with their deck and vast expanse of windows looking out over the lake, a wonderful place to relax and watch the sun set. For breakfast and lunchtime is the Fire Sign Cafe. This restaurant and annex are both built in the charming, classic Tahoe style. In the warm weather you can also eat on their deck, looking over a lovely, small lot filled with grass, trees and flowers. The Fire Sign makes the best coffee, their portions are generous, and their food is delicious. Even waiting for a table there is fun, enjoy a coffee while waiting in the delightful restaurant annex, playing the board games or reading the books provided.