Access
1880 Village South Rd, Olympic Valley
Check-in time is after 4pm.
Key Lockbox Location
Address: 1880 Village South Rd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Keys MUST be returned to the lockbox on departure day.
House Rules: Key not in Lock-box = 1 key + Keys on Kitchen counter = 3 keys + Parking Placard. $25 fee per missing key, $250 per Parking Placard.
Locate the Key Box Cabinet
Upon arrival, enter the interior lobby of Building 3. Look for the key box cabinet on the wall.
Enter Your Personal Code
- Pull the top cover forward to expose the combination dials
- Rotate each dial to match your 4-digit code
- Make sure each number aligns with the indicator line
Open the Lockbox
Press BOTH buttons on the left AND right sides of the lockbox simultaneously. The lid will pop open.
Press BOTH buttons at the same time to open!
Access the Garage & Your Condo
With your key in hand, proceed to the garage.
Garage Directions via Waze- Enter the garage using your key
- Follow the GREEN LINES and signs on the garage floor
- Drive to the GREEN WALL signs indicating the Southface Building
- Park in your designated space
- You’ll find additional keys on the kitchen counter
- Your parking placard will also be on the counter
- Take one key back to the lockbox and close it — this is your emergency spare
Before You Leave
- Return ALL keys to the lockbox
- Close the lockbox securely
- Return the keys and parking placard to the kitchen counter
Our Travel Secrets from Decades of Trips to Tahoe
Due to Maps, Live Video and detailed info, this page is best used on a PC, Laptop or Tablet.
What Route am I Going to Take?
Whether you head east to Olympic Valley or west back toward Sacramento, you have two routes to choose from: Hwy 80 to Truckee to reach Olympic Valley, or Hwy 50 to South Lake and the east side of the lake to reach Olympic Valley. If Highway 80 is closed, check Hwy 50 road conditions. During storm cycles, roads can close, be delayed, or close and reopen regularly.
- To confirm your route, use the California Department of Transportation’s CA Road Information (link below). Enter Highways 80 and 50 and read the results carefully.
- If the highway is closed, select another route or check back in 30 minutes. 80 closes more often than 50. Both highways will reopen if closed. Scroll through the Turn-by-Turn panel to see alerts and requirements.
- Use the correct originating city to map your route and check conditions at Davis, CA if coming from the Bay Area.
If traveling during a winter weather cycle, you must have one of: all-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, or chains/cables. If you bring cables, practice installing them before your trip (YouTube tutorials help). Bring a cheap rain suit and thin neoprene gloves in case you need to install cables in the cold and wet.
Choose Your Route
Hwy 80
Live Hwy Signs, Cams, and Chain Requirements — hover over CMS yellow-black icons and cams for details.
Hwy 50 Routes
Live Hwy Signs, Cams, and Chain Requirements.
Headed into a Big Storm?
Book hotels with no-fee cancellation along your route — big storm events can cause hard closures and hotels fill up fast. Book via Booking.com or Priceline, or call the property directly. Heading up the mountain via Hwy 80: Roseville, Auburn, and Colfax are good cities to book along the route. Via Hwy 50: Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe. Once the highway reopens, you can get back on the road to your HostedVacation.
Best DOT Map for Road Conditions
Use the Options button to select “Traffic,” “Cameras,” “Chain Control,” and “Full Closure.” Enter “80”; if closed, check “50” the same way. All routes are subject to change, so check throughout your trip.
CA Road Information · Caltrans QuickMap
Garage & Parking
Village at Palisades Tahoe
Now head to the parking garage. Note the image above to help you recognize the garage when you get to the entrance. Click and follow the Waze directions below to get you directly to the entrance. Once you are at the garage entrance return to this page to guide to the Green parking area.
Garage Location
The garage is located at the Village at Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley), accessible from 1880 Village South Rd.
How to Park
Enter the Garage
As you approach the Village, you will see the garage entrance on your right. Use your key card on the access device to enter.
Navigate Inside the Garage
Once inside the garage, veer left at the gate and use your key card again at the second access point.
Follow the Green Signs
Follow the GREEN lines on the ground and the GREEN wall signs directing you to the South Face Suites / Southface Building.
Park & Head Up
Park in your designated space near the green elevator doors. Take the elevator to your floor.
Guest Assistance
We’re here to help anytime
Need Help? We Respond Fast.
Our guest services team is available 24/7. Text or call anytime — we’re here for you.
Call 855.549.6601 Text 530.414.9200Arriving Before 4 PM?
Ski Storage
Locker location & rules
Lobby Level 1 (L1)
Ski Locker on Lobby Level 1 (L1) — off the elevator, to your right, and on your right.
Locker number and passcode are provided via SMS chat. Always leave the lock in the locked state to prevent “lock switching” pranks.
Your Stay
Groceries & supplies
Groceries & Supplies
Stock up before or after you arrive. Most stores offer online ordering and curbside pickup.
Call Front Desk at (530) 584-1000 ext 1, ask for a bellman, to deliver groceries. Best windows: 1-4 PM or 6-9 PM.
House Tips
Temperature & village ambiance
Temperature
We recommend leaving the heat off in winter and using the fireplace to warm up. The radiated heat from the building is a constant source of warmth, and heat rises very slowly, so the building will be naturally warm. If you set the thermostat over 65, you overheat the condo. If needed, we recommend using the fireplace for quick heat and comfort, and it is easier to control. If you use the thermostat on the wall, set it at 62 and wait 2-4 hours to decide. Only increase the heat one degree at a time so you don’t fry… Open the windows, and if you need to cool down.
During summer warm spells, in the late summer season, there is a AC unit in the living room. If it’s a warm day and you are out for the day, feel free to leave the AC on all day, leaving the bedroom doors open.
Village Ambiance and Sound
We are in the middle of an active ski resort village, and the sounds are a natural part of the ambiance and convenience of the location, close to ski lifts, the mountain, and food & beverage venues for all village condos. Getting quiet time is also important, so a couple of requests and techniques can help balance comfort and convenience.
Spa’ette
SPA’ette & hot tubs
SPA’ette / Hot Tubs
SPA’ette / Hot Tubs is also on Level 1 (L1).
Amenities
- Bathrooms
- Showers – Use showers to Rinse before entering Hot Tubs
- Free Weights
- Stationary Bike
- Treadmill
- Elliptical
- Towels (leave in Spa, do not take to room)
Local Transport
Getting around locally
Getting Around Locally
Mountain Info
Official Palisades Tahoe resources
Mountain Resources
Official links, refreshed live from Palisades Tahoe.
Village Do
Live events & activities calendar
Events & Activities Calendar
Live calendar from Palisades Tahoe — refreshed every time you open this page.
Eat and Drink
Our top picks, curated locally
Our Top Pick’s
Palisades Local
A few more resort-wide venues from the official Palisades Tahoe dining directory, for extra coverage.
Play
Summer & winter activities
Tahoe Water Adventures
These guys are very highly rated on Yelp and have good prices. We highly recommend the 2-hour boat with a captain with wakeboarding or wake surfing. You can charter your own, charter with a captain, or jet ski. They have coupon codes on their booking site. Check the site and call to make sure you know what you are getting, then you can book online with the coupon code. Book to leave before 1pm; it can get windy later, but not too early. Check the temps; they may be chilly. Also if you have wet suits, bring them, it can make the experience more comfortable.
Truckee River
Super fun for all ages, bring a cooler with whatever beverages you like and food too. Stop off and take breaks, you may meet new people we really enjoy it. Go later in the day it can be much warmer and the river can cool you off. Having food and a few drinks after at the River Ranch Deck can really make for a great afternoon.
Great Ride, Walk or Run, from the Village at Squaw. Great scenery, only a few inclines and equal downhills. Make it an adventure to charge to the lake for swimming, sunbathing, and dining. Or make it a slow meander, pack a picnic stop off the riverside, and enjoy the cool water and scenery. This is for the whole family or just a peaceful time for 1 or 2.
Mountain Biking TrailsLake Tahoe Water Sports
Nearby Trails
Some of the most famous hikes in the region start right in the Village. Often, there is a mountain host at the base of the Gondola who can point you to current conditions.
Departure
Before you go
Before you go
We truly hope you have enjoyed your time with us and made a few good memories. Here are a few items to address as you head out the door:
- Check all drawers, cabinets, closets, under/around furniture and beds, balcony, and bathrooms for personal belongings.
- Leave all used foldout beds open and beds unmade.
- Tidy up all trash and food in the fridge and rooms — put it in the trash or take it home.
- Load and start dishwasher.
- Drop the trash bag in the parking garage dumpster.
- Thank you and Safe Travels.
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