The July 4th weekend at Lake Tahoe is perhaps the peak of summer demand for lodgings, so it's twice as sweet that a classic resort hideaway, Granlibakken Resort on Tahoe's north shore, has a tradition of offering a great holiday weekend deal.

The resort has a main lodge, a complex of condominiums, and a chalet, with accommodations that range from studios and one-bedroom condos to an eight-bedroom chalet  Granlibakken is offering a third night free with two nights of paid accommodations and throwing in a Western barbecue as part of the deal, over the Fourth of July weekend.

Room rates start at $149, based on double occupancy, and also include a hot breakfast buffet daily as well as access to the on-site outdoor heated pool, hot tub, and sauna. Be sure to mention HOLIDAYFUN at the time of booking to take advantage of the special holiday weekend package.

Just one-half mile from Tahoe City and a short walk to the fireworks, Granlibakken Resort is set in 74 wooded acres dripping with history that goes back to the days of the historic Tahoe Tavern that stood grandly in the forest just across the highway and when rudimentary ski runs etched the hills above Granlibakken back in the 1930s at the dawn of modern skiing.

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