David Walley's Resort is a historic mineral hot springs retreat tucked into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Genoa — the oldest town in Nevada. Originally opened in 1862 as a getaway for weary miners (and later a favorite of Mark Twain, Clark Gable, and visiting U.S. presidents), the property today wraps five natural mineral hot springs and a year-round heated pool around condo-style villas with fireplaces, full kitchens, and private patios facing the mountains. Soak in geothermal tubs ranging from 98°F to 104°F, refuel at the 1862 Restaurant & Saloon, and step outside to two on-site game rooms, a fitness center, BBQ grills, and a children's playground.

The resort sits about 20 minutes from South Lake Tahoe and an easy drive from Heavenly Ski Resort, Emerald Bay State Park, and the Eagle Falls overlook. Spend your days hiking the North River Fork Ranch Trailhead along the Carson River, playing 36 holes at Genoa Lakes Golf Club, or joining JT Humphrey's wildlife tour to track wild mustangs across the valley. When evening rolls in, you're an hour south of Reno's casinos and dining and steps from the historic Genoa Bar — the oldest saloon in Nevada — for a nightcap before another soak under the stars.