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The Cottage Inn

2.5 star property
Beach hotel near Tahoe City Golf Course

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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
  • Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Granlibakken Resort Ski Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cozy Corner, Queen Studio | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Cozy Corner, Queen Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Tahoe Teepee, Queen Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Rustic Retreat, Queen Studio | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Rustic Retreat, Queen Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Happy Camper, King Studio | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Happy Camper, King Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Old Fishing Hole, Queen Studio | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Old Fishing Hole, Queen Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Tahoe City

Steps from the beach.Your stay at this Tahoe Park hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Granlibakken Resort Ski Area and Gatekeeper's Museum. North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center and Commons Beach Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Granlibakken Resort Ski Area - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Commons Beach Park - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Palisades Tahoe - 17 min drive - 10.0 miles

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

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

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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 provided

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

  • 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 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
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.

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

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 263 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

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful magic winter wonderland cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for romance
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A true gem! Highly recommend The Cottage Inn!

This is an absolute gem! Our room was really small but worked perfect for us - very cozy and comfortable. The included breakfast they bring to your room each morning was some of the best food we've ever had from a "hotel". The entree is made in-house and was fabulous! You choose which items you want from a list (hardboiled egg, granola/yogurt/orange juice/entree/pastry) and it came during the timeframe we requested and was presented in a cute little box. Seriously, the breakfast was wonderful! I believe you can also eat in the main lodge where you check in but we had it brought to our room. Austin, who checked us in, was super nice and told us about a great restaurant (Shady Side) that is walking distance and their food was off the hook. Also their drinks were really strong and really good! Trust him when he tells you its walking distance; it's much easier/faster than driving the 300 ft. or whatever it is and trying to find parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh, henderson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and charming!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful cozy place to stay at. Would recommend to anyone looking for a weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled 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

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

Traveled 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