North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Commons Beach Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Granlibakken Resort Ski Area - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
Palisades Tahoe - 17 min drive - 15.2 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, bicycle tour information, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Multilingual staff, concierge services, 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
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
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 common area(s)
Things to do
Bicycle tour information
Bike parking
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
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 requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
No elevator (single level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
Cable channels
TV
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
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
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
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The room is clean and special. The property is close to palisades / alpine, convenient for skiing
Zexin
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gabrielle
5 January 2025
Liked: Amenities
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!
Beautiful, well kept ground, clean room, cozy, and comfortable, tasty breakfast in bed served in environmentally friendly containers, short walk to a private beach.
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maria
30 December 2024
Liked: Amenities
Love everything, specially the continental breakfast, no negative concerns. Thanks for your hospitality.
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.
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
People were friendly. Place was super cute. Breakfast was delicious and delivered hot and fresh.
Brenda
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
6/10 Okay
Dennis
10 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room had a lot of noise from the highway adjacent to the hotel. Also the bathrooms were very small. Otherwise the room was very cute and quaintly decorated with a mountain decor. Also the carpet in the room was very beat up.