The Cottage Inn

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Front of property
Tahoe Teepee, Queen Studio
Lobby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1690 W. Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA, 96145
  • North Lake Tahoe Historical Society and Gatekeepers Museum
    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

Hunters Hideout, King Studio

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Stagecoach Stop, King Studio

  • 16.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cozy Corner, Queen Studio

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Tahoe Teepee, Queen Studio

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Rustic Retreat, Queen Studio

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Happy Camper, King Studio

  • 16.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Old Fishing Hole, Queen Studio

  • 16.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Cottage Inn

Adults-only beach hotel
This hotel features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and free newspapers. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Additionally, a garden, a picnic area, and multilingual staff are onsite.
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.
During your stay at The Cottage Inn, you'll be within walking distance of Hurricane Bay. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a multilingual staff, and a terrace
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Gatekeeper's Museum and a few minutes from North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center
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.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Bike tour information
  • Bike parking

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Ski storage

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Fridge

More

  • Fireplace
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

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

The Cottage Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 250 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 250 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 250 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 250 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 250 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

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

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn, Marblehead

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host was phenomenal!! Had a wonderful stay...the breakfast was superb!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Kadet

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

Greg, Auburn

Travelled 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