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The Cottage Inn

2.5 star property
Adults-only beach hotel

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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Individually furnished
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Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 16.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
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  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Rustic Retreat, Queen Studio

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  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Happy Camper, King Studio

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Private bathroom
  • 16.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Old Fishing Hole, Queen Studio

Old Fishing Hole, Queen Studio

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 16.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
1690 W. Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA, 96145

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

Hotel near Granlibakken Resort Ski Area
Located close to Gatekeeper's Museum and North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center, The Cottage Inn provides a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. Free in-room WiFi and a garden are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike parking, bike tour information and coffee/tea in reception
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as fireplaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

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
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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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 18 April and 1 May.

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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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 any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cottage Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Cottage Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Cottage Inn located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Tahoe Park hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Granlibakken Resort Ski Area, Gatekeeper's Museum and North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center. Commons Beach Park and Tahoe City Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Cottage Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 258 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

Patrick

Wonderful cozy place to stay at. Would recommend to anyone looking for a weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Beautiful and charming!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Very good choice of rooms and a great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Great place to stay in beautiful Lake Tahoe. Comfortable room with great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

It was an amazing stay at the Cottage Inn! Great accommodations and wonderful team there!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zexin

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

Gabrielle

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

Caitlin

Cozy, comfy, and beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn

Our host was phenomenal!! Had a wonderful stay...the breakfast was superb!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Anne

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

Hector

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

Marian

Loved the darling rooms !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kadet

What a gem of a place! Charming, quiet, walkable to the lake and dining options, and updated but with old world cabin vibes!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Kelsey

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

Thomas

Very nice mountain cabin like retreat. Close to the lake. Cabin like room. Great for a couple retreat or for a getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Loved it
People were friendly. Place was super cute. Breakfast was delicious and delivered hot and fresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Dennis

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

FRANCISCO

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Always a great place to go to get away from work and the city and recharge. Surrounded by natural beauty, but close to amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024