Reno (~1hr drive) Sacramento (~2hr drive) San Francisco (~3hr drive)
Many great VRBO houses/condos to rent. Look for anything in Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley, Alpine Meadows, Tahoe City, Tacoma, Carnelian Bay (if you want to be close). Resort/Hotel Options: -The Village at Squaw Valley http://squawalpine.com/lodging/village-squaw-valley-lodging - The Resort at Squaw Creek https://www.destinationhotels.com/squawcreek#utm_source=local&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_medium=organic - PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn https://plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com - Tahoe City also has numerous hotels to choose from, which is a 10min drive to Olympic/Squaw Valley - South Lake Tahoe is also a great area to stay with many options, which would be a 45min scenic drive to Olympic/Squaw Valley