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The Cottage Inn

The Cottage Inn

Tahoe City California
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
This hotel has renovations that may affect your stay read more

Renovations

The property is closed between April 18 and May 1.

Wake up to the symphony of waves at The Cottage Inn, your personal slice of coastal paradise, The Cottage Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Gatekeeper's Museum and North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center. This beach hotel is 6 minutes drive to Granlibakken Resort Ski Area and 7 minutes drive to Commons Beach Park.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 22 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include refrigerators and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property Details

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, ski storage, and a picnic area.

  • Ziplining nearby
  • Free reception
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Ski storage
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ski equipment rental shops nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Multilingual staff
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Ski lessons available nearby
  • Personal motor watercraft nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Daily
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Fishing nearby
  • Direct access to private beach
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Private beach nearby
  • Luggage storage
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Terrace
  • Concierge services

Check-in

Check-in is from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

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. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

  • 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

Other details

Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Hurricane Bay - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park - 3 km / 1.9 mi
North Lake Tahoe Historical Society and Gatekeepers Museum - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Granlibakken Resort Ski Area - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Truckee River - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Gatekeeper's Museum - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Commons Beach Park - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Tahoe City Golf Course - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Stateline Lookout - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Hell Hole Reservoir - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Tahoe City Winter Sports Park - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Watson Cabin Museum - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema - 4 km / 2.5 mi
The nearest airports are:
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 32.4 km / 20.1 mi
Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 43.4 km / 27 mi
Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 84.1 km / 52.3 mi
The preferred airport for The Cottage Inn is Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO).

  • 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Location

1690 W. Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, California 96145, United States
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Free WiFi
Free self parking
Free breakfast