7 hrs on rte 95 from Reno to Red Rock Canyon just west of Las Vegas. Ice Canyon hike, Calico Rocks, The Tanks and LAS overlook, Turtlehead Peak ,etc.
Best time is not summer (temp)

Red Rock Canyon hikes

LAS has expanded westward that houses are nearby to the hiking area. Surely there are some to rent from HomeAway or other agencies. I do not think there are park-like cabins but I could be wrong. There is a campground,
Red Rock NV Campground