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The Cottage Inn

2.5 star property

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Rustic Retreat, Queen Studio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
1690 W. Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA, 96145
  • North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Granlibakken Resort Ski Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Hunters Hideout, King Studio

Hunters Hideout, King Studio

Hunters Hideout, King Studio

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Stagecoach Stop, King Studio

Stagecoach Stop, King Studio

Stagecoach Stop, King Studio

  • 16.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cozy Corner, Queen Studio

Cozy Corner, Queen Studio

Cozy Corner, Queen Studio

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Tahoe Teepee, Queen Studio

Tahoe Teepee, Queen Studio

Tahoe Teepee, Queen Studio

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Rustic Retreat, Queen Studio

Rustic Retreat, Queen Studio

Rustic Retreat, Queen Studio

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Happy Camper, King Studio

Happy Camper, King Studio

Happy Camper, King Studio

  • 16.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Old Fishing Hole, Queen Studio

Old Fishing Hole, Queen Studio

Old Fishing Hole, Queen Studio

  • 16.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Tahoe City

Located in Tahoe City (Tahoe Park), The Cottage Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Gatekeeper's Museum and North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center. .This beach hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Granlibakken Resort Ski Area and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Commons Beach Park.

What's nearby

  • North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Commons Beach Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Granlibakken Resort Ski Area - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 17 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 23 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chalet - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bridgetender - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Swiss Lakewood Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Crest Cafe and Catering - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Cottage Inn

Adults-only beach hotel
The Cottage Inn offers 22 accommodations with fireplaces and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 22 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include refrigerators and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, ski storage, and a picnic area.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Ski storage

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 18 and May 1.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Cottage Inn Tahoe City
Cottage Tahoe City
The Cottage Inn Hotel
The Cottage Inn Tahoe City
The Cottage Inn Hotel Tahoe City

The Cottage Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 261 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The cottage inn was cozy and clean. Everything we needed was provided. The breakfast included each morning was fresh made and delicious. It’s in close proximity to the beach and several great restaurants. 16 min drive to skiing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Amenities
Love everything, specially the continental breakfast, no negative concerns. Thanks for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zexin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and special. The property is close to palisades / alpine, convenient for skiing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin, San Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, comfy, and beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in beautiful Lake Tahoe. Comfortable room with great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Santa Rosa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, well kept ground, clean room, cozy, and comfortable, tasty breakfast in bed served in environmentally friendly containers, short walk to a private beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room had a lot of noise from the highway adjacent to the hotel. Also the bathrooms were very small. Otherwise the room was very cute and quaintly decorated with a mountain decor. Also the carpet in the room was very beat up.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Classic “Old Tahoe” cottages with updated bathrooms, windows and electronics. Beautiful and updated Tahoe Park HOA beach steps away with play area, bathrooms, picnic tables with propane barbecues and dock. Several excellent and fun dining options within 5 minute walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good choice of rooms and a great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful atmosphere

Quaint and perfect! Everything about this place makes it a wonderful vacation in Tahoe City
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything in this property is fantastic. We only stayed 1 night and we will be coming back it’s just magical
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, San Mateo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing stay at the Cottage Inn! Great accommodations and wonderful team there!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Travelled with partner
Loved the darling rooms !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

LOVE the Cottage Inn!

Absolutely love this place and will be back! It is adorable and the perfect location to walk to the lake (literally steps behind your cabin), to Fire Sign Cafe for breakfast, West Shore market for lunch sandwiches, Sunnyside for dinner, Shadyside for drinks, you name it! Very walkable, perfect location and excellent cottage with the sweetest people running it. 10/10
Steps away from your cottage is the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so quiet and just exactly what I expected for my first time to Tahoe! Breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024