The Cottage Inn

Adults-only beach hotel

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Located near Gatekeeper's Museum, The Cottage Inn offers a free breakfast buffet and daily manager's reception. Guests can relax in the garden or visit North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center. Enjoy amenities like WiFi, luggage storage, and help from multilingual staff.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Free WiFi
Parking included

Near the beach

This hotel offers direct access to a private beach 50 yards away. Take a relaxing stroll on the sandy beach. Popular nearby activities to consider include jet skiing and parasailing.

What guests liked about the beach

The property offers quick and easy access to a private beach.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sept 19 - Sept 20

Tomorrow

Sept 20 - Sept 21

Hunters Hideout, King Studio

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

Fridge

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Stagecoach Stop, King Studio

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

Fridge

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Cozy Corner, Queen Studio

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

Fridge

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Tahoe Teepee, Queen Studio

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

Fridge

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

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Private indoor hot tub

Heating

Fridge

Private bathroom

Partial lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Happy Camper, King Studio

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

Fridge

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Old Fishing Hole, Queen Studio

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

Fridge

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the area

Located near a private beach, The Cottage Inn is in Tahoe Park, a neighbourhood in Tahoe City. Granlibakken Resort Ski Area and Tahoe City Golf Course are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Commons Beach Park and Emerald Bay State Park. Gatekeeper's Museum and North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.

Visit our Tahoe City travel guide

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

‪Shadyside Lounge - ‬2 min walk
‪Sunnyside - ‬5 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

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
Coffee/tea in reception, bike parking and free newspapers
Multilingual staff, luggage storage and concierge services

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as fireplaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
TVs with cable channels
Fridges, electric kettles and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 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 lift (single-level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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

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

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.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 18 April and 1 May.

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.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 any lifts

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

Checkout 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).