The Cottage Inn

Adults-only hotel with private beach, near Granlibakken Resort Ski Area

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Dates

October 2025

24

November 2025

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Nestled near Gatekeeper's Museum, The Cottage Inn offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet and daily manager's reception. Unwind in the garden or explore North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center while enjoying WiFi, luggage storage, and multilingual staff.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Ski facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Private beach
Ski storage
Terrace
Coffee/tea in a common area
Garden
Multilingual staff
Concierge services
Picnic area
Free newspapers in the lobby
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

Fridge
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Tomorrow

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Hunters Hideout, King Studio

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

Fridge

TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Cozy Corner, Queen Studio

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

Fridge

TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Tahoe Teepee, Queen Studio

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

Fridge

TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Rustic Retreat, Queen Studio

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

Fridge

TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Old Fishing Hole, Queen Studio

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

Fridge

TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Stagecoach Stop, King Studio

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

Fridge

TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Happy Camper, King Studio

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

Fridge

TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Private indoor hot tub

Heating

Fridge

TV

Private bathroom

Partial lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Pet-friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant

HK$1,091 total

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10 Nov - 11 Nov

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About the area

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

What's nearby

Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Granlibakken Resort Ski Area - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Commons Beach Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Palisades Tahoe - 17 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 27 min drive
Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 51 min drive
Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 60 min drive
Truckee Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sunnyside - ‬5 min walk
‪Shadyside Lounge - ‬2 min walk
‪The Bridgetender - ‬4 min drive
‪Front Street Station Pizza - ‬4 min drive
‪Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Cottage Inn

When visiting Tahoe City, The Cottage Inn is a great choice to consider. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and buffet breakfast daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 22 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

- Children (12 years old and younger) are not allowed
- No cots (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free on-site self-parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

- Designated smoking areas
- Caters to adults only
- No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception

What to do

Bike tour information
Private beach access
Bike rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Skiing lessons nearby
Scuba-diving nearby
Zip-lining nearby
Snowboarding nearby

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Ski storage

Facilities

Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Bike parking

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
No lift (single-level property)
Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

Television
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

Fireplace
Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi

Food and drink

Fridge

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 18 April and 1 May.

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.

This property does not have lifts.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover

Cashless transactions are available.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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 currently open?

The property is closed between 18 April and 1 May.

Are pets allowed at The Cottage Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Cottage Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Cottage Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at The Cottage Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Crystal Bay Casino (24-min drive) and Jim Kelley's Tahoe Nugget Casino (24-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Cottage Inn and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as ice skating and cross-country skiing, and return when the snow melts for cycling and boat tours. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around The Cottage Inn like?

The Cottage Inn is a short 18-minute walk from Hurricane Bay and 20 minutes' walk from St. Nicholas Episcopal Church.

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The Cottage Inn Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, fresh, and made to order, with many guests raving about the quality and presentation. (13 reviews)
The property offers quick and easy access to a private beach. (4 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Popular mentions

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Service staff

Private beach

Lake

Summer

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Cabin

10/10 Exceptional

23 Sept 2025

We stay here once a year and I often find myself day dreaming about how good the breakfast is!

Kimberly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

4 Oct 2025

This stay was a gem. The breakfast was amazing! The room was delightful! Great location and awesome service!

Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

was easy and close to everything we needed. Staff was great, lake was super close

Kenneth, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

It was a gorgeous area.

Keith, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

The property is really good. The private beach access is a great plus for this property.

Neeraj, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

17 Jul 2025

Room although charming a bit too small for the room price. Beautiful garden and nice private beach nearby.

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

22 Mar 2025

Great place for romance

Lorinda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

8 Aug 2024

Very good choice of rooms and a great breakfast.

Steven, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

31 Mar 2025

Beautiful magic winter wonderland cabin!

Ryan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

22 Sept 2024

Great place to stay in beautiful Lake Tahoe. Comfortable room with great location!

Sandy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

5 Jul 2025

Awesome property!

Gorgeous, immaculate property! One of a kind story book look. Room was very cool but VERY tight. Breakfast delivered to room was very good! Would stay again in larger room.

Jeffrey, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

6 Jul 2024

It was an amazing stay at the Cottage Inn! Great accommodations and wonderful team there!!

John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

10 Feb 2025

Always a great place to go to get away from work and the city and recharge. Surrounded by natural beauty, but close to amenities.

William, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

27 Feb 2025

Beautiful and charming!

Crystal, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

21 May 2024

Our host was phenomenal!! Had a wonderful stay...the breakfast was superb!!

LeAnn, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

18 Jun 2024

It was so quiet and just exactly what I expected for my first time to Tahoe! Breakfast was amazing!

Hector, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

26 Dec 2024

The room is clean and special. The property is close to palisades / alpine, convenient for skiing

Zexin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

31 Jul 2024

Beautiful atmosphere

Quaint and perfect! Everything about this place makes it a wonderful vacation in Tahoe City

Anne, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

5 Jan 2025

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!

Gabrielle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

12 Feb 2024

What a gem of a place! Charming, quiet, walkable to the lake and dining options, and updated but with old world cabin vibes!

Kadet, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

28 Jun 2024

Loved the darling rooms !

Marian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

30 Dec 2024

Love everything, specially the continental breakfast, no negative concerns. Thanks for your hospitality.

Maria, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

14 Jul 2025

Terrific cottages. They're small, but serve their purpose. It would be hard to stay for an extended period of time. The staff was terrific; breakfast was outstanding and something we looked forward to every morning. Just a short 50-yard walk to the shore of Lake Tahoe--what a beautiful spot. My only complaint of the entire experience was traffic noise which was very noticeable in the compound common area (we couldn't hear the traffic from our cottage), but I don't know what you do about that. It was the 4th of July for our stay, so the street were busy. I'm assuming most spots near the lake are going to have traffic noise because the street is pretty close to the lake the entire way around.

Bryce, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

15 Aug 2024

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.

William, 3-night trip