📜 Historic estate and house museum on Lake Tahoe's east shore. 🔍 Built in 1939 by eccentric millionaire George Whittell Jr., it preserves his legacy and unique lifestyle.# Why Go🏰 Explore a Tudor Revival-style stone mansion, secret tunnels, a card house, dungeon, and opium den🚤 See the legendary Thunderbird yacht and boathouse🐘 Learn about Whittell's pet elephant Mingo and other exotic animals🌳 Discover the accidental conservation of Lake Tahoe's Nevada shoreline✨ Admire stunning architecture and artistic ironwork# Why Avoid⚠️ Tours by reservation only, no self-guided access🚫 No road sign, difficult to find without prior knowledge# Tips🗓️ Public tours available late May to mid-October, Tuesday-Saturday📞 Book tours via website or call 1-800-468-2463📍 Look for small brown address sign '5000 HWY 28, Private Property'🛥️ Tours available by land or boat, including a luxury yacht option# Cost💰 Check website for tour prices.# Hours🕒 Late May to mid-October: Tuesday to Saturday; July and August: some Saturdays added.