After staying at Lazy S Lodge during New Year's weekend, I realized why it's probably named as such -- the owner was a pretty slow-moving, lazy-ish kinda guy. Although, after enough prodding, he did get the job done, so I can't complain too much.

Upon arrival, the lodge doesn't look that appealing to the eye. The exterior of the hotel (really the backside) is what's visible first, as you park your cars toward the back of the rooms. Walking around to the front of the rooms, the hotel doesn't look so shabby. The rooms themselves are fairly neat and clean. Each of our rooms was equipped with a large living room space with a fold-out futon bed, a fireplace, dining area, and a mini kitchenette. The bedroom had one single full-sized bed and a small bathroom, with a door leading to the backside of the hotel (where the cars are parked).

We got neighboring rooms and realized there was a connecting door. After we bugged the owner enough, he unlocked the center door for us at no charge, so we were able to get two adjoining rooms, which worked out perfectly.

The hotel does have a snow plow, but they only plow at certain times (i.e. whenever the owner isn't lazy), so be prepared for that to take a while if you have early morning plans and are snowed in. I can't say the service was that great in this hotel, yet it's a fantastic location, and looked like the hotel was fully booked.

We stayed at the Lazy S for 2 nights, our room was simple, with a kind bed and a pull out futon. It also had a small kitchen with a stove and fridge. The bed was very firm but not necessarily uncomfortable, but the futon was kind of rickety and would move back and forth when you moved. The shower was the odd part of the room, the showerhead was very low, maybe only 5'5 tall, so you had to position it so you would hit your head. Our little 'cabin' also had a nice porch where you could sit outside and watch the pool and outdoor area. The outdoor area included a pool, hot tub, ping pong table, and a grassy area great for barbecuing. Over the course of our two days there, we hardly saw any staff except for the maids which was nice. We stayed at the Lazy S mainly because it was a short drive to Lake Tahoe and also pretty close to some good restaurants. It's a good place to stay if you're looking for a functional, no frills lodge in South Lake Tahoe.

We stay here every 2 years for out family reunion! Its a good size and cheap hotel. For around $100 a night you get a room with 2 beds, and a pull out futon bed. With a small kitchen area with a stove, refrigerator, and mricowave.

Outside there a a pool and hot tub in the middle of the hotel, and big grassy area for bbqing and a ping pong table, which is perfect for beer pong!

The Lazy S - The price is right, the bed comfortable, a roaring fireplace to sip wine next too with a loved one, and a front porch to drink a cup of morning coffee on and smell the fresh air and scented pine tree's. Ah, the good life! Clean, comfortable and off the beaten path, the Lazy S has our vote!