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The Cottage Inn

2.5 star property
Adults-only beach hotel

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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About the neighborhood

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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 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
  • Bicycle parking, coffee/tea in the lobby, and free newspapers
  • Bicycle tour information, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as fireplaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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

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 elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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

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

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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?

Check-out 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. 221 out of 262 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 262 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 262 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 262 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 262 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

The property is really good. The private beach access is a great plus for this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great place for romance
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Beautiful magic winter wonderland cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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

Beautiful and charming!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

The room is clean and special. The property is close to palisades / alpine, convenient for skiing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

Quaint and perfect! Everything about this place makes it a wonderful vacation in Tahoe City
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Loved the darling rooms !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10

Cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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