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The Cottage Inn

2.5 star property
Beach hotel near Tahoe City Golf Course

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The Cottage Inn

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Overview of The Cottage Inn

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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Map
1690 W. Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA, 96145
  • Popular LocationNorth Lake Tahoe Visitors and Convention Bureau4 min drive
  • Popular LocationGranlibakken Resort Ski Area5 min drive
  • Popular LocationTahoe Treetop Adventure Park6 min drive
  • AirportReno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)60 min drive

Room options

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Hunters Hideout, King Studio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Hunters Hideout, King Studio

  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Stagecoach Stop, King Studio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Stagecoach Stop, King Studio

  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cozy Corner, Queen Studio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Cozy Corner, Queen Studio

  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Tahoe Teepee, Queen Studio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Tahoe Teepee, Queen Studio

  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Rustic Retreat, Queen Studio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Rustic Retreat, Queen Studio

  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Happy Camper, King Studio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Happy Camper, King Studio

  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Old Fishing Hole, Queen Studio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Old Fishing Hole, Queen Studio

  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Tahoe City

Steps from the beach.You'll find Granlibakken Resort Ski Area and Gatekeeper's Museum within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. North Lake Tahoe Visitors and Convention Bureau and Commons Beach Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • North Lake Tahoe Visitors and Convention Bureau - 4 min drive
  • Commons Beach Park - 5 min drive
  • Granlibakken Resort Ski Area - 5 min drive
  • Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park - 6 min drive
  • Palisades Tahoe - 17 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet - 3 min drive
  • Bridgetender Tavern And Grill - 4 min drive
  • Rosie's Cafe - 5 min drive
  • Bridgetender - 4 min drive
  • Tahoe Tap Haus - 5 min drive

About this property

The Cottage Inn

Beach hotel near Tahoe City Golf Course
A private beach is featured. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and ski storage are also featured at The Cottage Inn. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tahoe City hotel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Ski storage

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This is an adults-only property and children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed.

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

How close is The Cottage Inn to the airport?

The Cottage Inn is 20.1 mi (27-min drive) away from the Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Cottage Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Cottage Inn.

How close is The Cottage Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 8.6 mi (14-min drive) from Meeks Bay Beach and 10.7 mi (19-min drive) from Moon Dunes Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Cottage Inn offer free breakfast?

The Cottage Inn offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Cottage Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Crystal Bay Casino (24-min drive) and Jim Kelley's Tahoe Nugget Casino (24-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Cottage Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Cottage Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Cottage Inn have a pool?

The Cottage Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Cottage Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Cottage Inn to downtown Tahoe City?

The Cottage Inn is 2.2 mi away from Tahoe City.

The Cottage Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 226 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg, Auburn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yifan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
People were friendly. Place was super cute. Breakfast was delicious and delivered hot and fresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Lakeway

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

carolyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place!
Really beautiful room with a great view of the trees, delicious breakfast, friendly staff and access to a private beach on the lake. Highly highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Utterly charming! Each cottage is unique in style & decor. Cottages are enfolded in a forest garden setting, creating the sense of tiny cozy village in the woods. Wonderful breakfast, home baked pastries, friendly staff, & just steps away from the Lake Tahoe shore — who could ask for more?
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly people and you can tell they take pride in making the place great and taking care of the guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022