Roundhill
Located right off Highway 50, about three miles from Stateline, the Roundhill neighborhood is a treasure. Walking distance to both National Forest Service trails and the beautiful waters of Lake Tahoe, it's home to families and outdoor enthusiasts. This particular neighborhood has quite a high number of year-round residents, but you will find the occasional vacation rental tucked amid the homes.
At the base of the neighborhood , residents can enjoy the benefits of a small shopping center which includes the Zephyr Cove Post Office, a Safeway market, and various restaurants and local businesses, including a state of the art surgery center, and a veterinarian.
Continuing down Elks Point Road, which is the main entry-point into Roundhill, you'll find the gorgeous Nevada State Beach. During the summer months it is a popular campground and locals and visitors alike love to stroll along the two miles of pristine sand or the many trails year-round. One area of the beach is even designated as "dog friendly" -- so you can bring your pooch down and let him run around and go for a swim off leash.
Heavenly ski resort is just a couple of miles away, and those opting for a day on the slopes can choose between parking at the top of Kingsbury Grade on the Nevada side, or driving to Heavenly village, right across from the casinos at Stateline, for a quick ride up the mountain in the gondola.
There are three schools that serve the Roundhill neighborhood: George Whittell High School, Kingsbury Middle School and Zephyr Cove Elementary. Combined, the three schools have an estimated 600 students and 70 teachers. In August of 2008, Whittell will consolidate with Kingsbury Middle School to become a campus for grades 7 through 12.
In 2005, Whittell was designated as "exemplary", one of only five Nevada schools to earn this honor.
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