The Cottage Inn

My husband and I decided to take a last minute trip to Tahoe and what a treat to have found this place. Just a few miles from Tahoe City, Squaw Creek, shopping etc. Kathy is amazing. She really makes you feel so at home. The rooms a very beautiful and relaxing. Walking distance away is an awesome restaurant (Sunnyside) that has bar and fine dining on the lake. I will definitely be returning to this place.

The boyfriend and I came here for our first dating anniversary. We wanted a more authentic stay so we chose The Cottage Inn instead of a hotel on the south shore.
Room: We stayed in Tahoe Teepee which is one of their studios. It’s very quaint but comfortable. Fireplace is used as thermostat, small flat screen tv with a few channels and dvd player (you can borrow DVD’s from the lodge if you don’t bring any), small walk in closet with a mini fridge, and a comfy bed. The bathroom and shower are pretty tiny and the shower head is angled straight down so for those who were trying to keep our hair from getting wet, it was a little challenging.
Grounds/​Lodge: The grounds were gorgeous and the lodge was very inviting. They offer a great breakfast every morning from 8 – 10 and a wine and appetizer hour from 5 – 7. If you have a big eater (my boyfriend is big into fitness and was currently in bulk season i.e. he needs to eat a lot), breakfast might not be enough. They do limit certain items to be able to accommodate everyone. They have a living area where you can play board games or work on puzzles. They also have private lake access which was beautiful to look at but as we were there in March, too cold :).
Eating/​Recreation: Squaw Valley is only 10 minutes. Granlibakken is just up the street. We hiked up to Eagle Rock (moderate hike, so worth it). Dining can be a challenge in the evening times. Not a lot is open late and it’s pretty quiet as far as night life goes. It’s about 45 minutes from south shore.
All in all we would love to come back and perhaps stay in one of the suites.

Hands down, the nicest hotel we have ever stayed in. The owners and staff are terrific, the room, Happy Trails, was lovely, the breakfast and evening snacks were perfect, and the grounds are beautiful. Planning on staying here, and nowhere else, for all future Lake Tahoe trips, either again skiing in winter, or in the spring, summer, or fall.

It’s a shame, I was really looking forward to this place. My husband booked this place through Hotwire for this weekend for our 6^th year anniversary + our 3 year old daughter’s birthday getaway.
Before booking, we saw all the pictures provided on Hotwire and we liked it a lot. We briefly went on the Cottage Inn official website and saw that it was poorly managed like it was from the 90’s so we didn’t spend much time on it.
3 days before our departure, I looked through the Unilocal reviews and noticed one person saying that this place does not accommodate families. I was starting to freak out and went to the website and saw that they don’t allow anyone under the age of 12.
I told my husband and he called Cottage Inn this morning. We were still charged a $ 250 fee (basically a one night stay as an advanced payment we made) for cancelling. They said they won’t be able to refund this because we booked through Hotwire. This totally ruined what was supposed to be a nice getaway for our anniversary and our daughter’s birthday. I admit it was partly our fault that we didn’t see the no child policy on the website, but the cancellation fee of $ 250 fee is steep. We ended up booking a much nicer resort nearby for a lot less than that, but it just sucks because we still had to pay for a whole one night’s stay.
Unfortunately, we won’t be going here in the future… and sadly we probably can’t for the next 10 years or so because we have a little toddler now and will have additional kid (s) in the future.

The Boyfriend and I came here for anniversary weekend.
Surprised by how helpful the staff was.
Rusty was super generous to give us a a tour and explain everything that goes on in the cottage.
They hold nearby restaurant menus.‘
Nearby restaurants within 5 minutes!
Really great area!
Close to the beach lake!
Food was great, lounge is open until 9 if you want to hangout, play games check out DVDs. served coffee, tea and hot choco all day!!(:
Campfire in the room put an icing on top of that romantic night. (We had hunter’s lodge cabin)
One thing I didn’t like was there were these linens that made the bed static-​y, so everytime I move, i would here that static noise.
Alos, we accidentally left our memory stick in the room… called back and they were happy to send it home to us! SO SWEET
After this experience this past weekend, I’d recommend it to you guys!

This place deserves a 5 star review even though it will be tougher for us to get a reservation next year with a boosted Unilocal rating. Beautiful location (100 yards from Lake Tahoe), accommodations were uniquely and creatively decorated, food was great and the care was 5 stars from staff especially during an unexpected gas utility repair.

The Cottage Inn is absolutely wonderful… it truly doesn’t get better than this! The owner and staff are so kind and always accommodating. We felt so bad for them when we were there because the gas company decided to turn the gas off without notice. It was no trouble at all, and everything was back in within a few hours. The entire staff and even the owner stayed late into the night to be sure everyone was comfortable and taken care of. Will definitely recommend this place and stay here again!

My husband and I stayed here for our anniversary and we loved it. Walking distance to some nice resteraunts as well. Definitely planning on staying here again :)

We have stayed here many times over 10 years and LOVE it. We love the rustic charm, the old Tahoe history and the ambience. We always feel very comfortable, very well taken care of, and Susie and all the rest are SO helpful and really value us! We have stayed here the last two years in a row and can’t wait til next August when we stay again!

What an amazing experience. At every turn the cottage inn and suites went above and beyond our expectations. The owner and Hostess was one of the most generous and thoughtful people I have ever met. The meals and snacks were well prepared and tasted great. And the room was absolutely amazing. Everything looked like it was one of a kind from the bed frame to beautiful bathroom sink. The room was as cozy as it looked and we could not have asked for a better place to stay in Lake Tahoe.

We are literally driving away from the wonderful Cottage Inn as I write this! Why? We were so impressed by our stay we couldn’t wait to share our gratitude and appreciation for everyone and everything at the Cottage Inn! Our room Enchanted Heaven was just lovely! So many nice touches and quality craftsmanship. We couldn’t wait to return to our cozy room after being out in the cold. All the staff were beyond accommodating and thoughtful. I have a myriad of food sensitivities and they went above and beyond to create a breakfast just for me. We felt like we became part of their family and got to know some locals to boot! We look forward to our next stay there as we’ll definitely be back!

Great place and really cute cottages !! Breakfast was great and the people are really nice :) we received this overnight stay as a wedding gift and so glad we did. Bed could have been a little more comfortable. Wifi was spotty but loved the place !!

My husband and I stayed at the Cottage Inn for 3 nights during the last week of September. We weren’t sure what to expect as I chosen it off the internet. We were very pleasantly surprised! We stayed in the romantic getaway room. It was beautiful updated and cozy. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous and it is just a very short 50 yard walk to a gem of a private park that is right on Lake Tahoe. The staff were all very friendly and the breakfast served every morning was delicious especially the cappuccino muffins! We will definitely be back!

We stayed here for the first part of our anniversary trip before heading to Napa. The location was perfect and easy to find and the cottages are absolutely adorable. We loved the look and feel of this place and kept imagining how beautiful it would be in the winter covered in snow. The people are very hospitable and friendly and we enjoyed wine every afternoon. The breakfasts were good, not amazing. The bed was not very comfortable and we wished that we could open the windows because the room was quite hot. Unfortunately we were there during the King Fire and the air quality was poor. Overall we really enjoyed our stay, we even mentioned something about coming back with family for Christmas next year but were told that children aren’t allowed. This was a great thing for us on our romantic trip but would prohibit us from making this place a staple when we travel with family.

I couldn’t have been more pleased by this Bed & Breakfast style location with individual Cottages. While I wasn’t impressed by the website, I was so pleasantly surprised by what I found in real life. The entire experience exceeded my expectations.
— DVDs & VHS videos in the lobby to barrow
— Wine & Snacks in the evening
— Coffee & Breakfast in the morning
— Giant checkers board in the yard
— Lots of places to sit & read
— Steps from the lake
— Incredibly friendly hospitality
I’ll be going back!

Clean, modern rooms, a hospitable staff, delicious breakfasts and a daily happy hour from 5 – 7 pm are just a few of the things that make the Cottage Inn a special bed and breakfast among the many in North Lake.
If you are interested in outdoor activities, Cottage Inn has bikes and other small rental items available. For the more adventurous, Cottage Inn can help you arrange a tour or outdoor adventure. The Inn is walking distance to a number of smaller shops and restaurants on the beach. Tahoe City itself is only a mile up the road and is walkable or bikeable on the paved road side path.
Cottage Inn is a cozy, comfortable base for your Tahoe excursion. Strongly recommend!

This inn is so charming and hospitable. There is no shortage of places to stay in Tahoe, but I think I know where I’m headed when I return.
From pre-​arrival to departure, the owner and staff were very gracious. When my then boyfriend (and fiancé by the time we arrived!) contacted them asking for a one night stay despite their stated two night minimum, they said no problem, and he was able to book us the Bird’s Nest, a cute two-​story cottage with a jacuzzi tub to soak our weary week long camped-​out bones in. The woman who checked us in was very thoughtful, invited us for wine and cookies for their Happy Hour, and gave us a thorough run-​down of what’s what. There was even a half-​completed puzzle on the table in the main lodge, welcoming guests to participate. It was like summer camp, without the awkwardness.
We expected to see elfs and fairies popping their heads out; it’s a place full of whimsy. They are a B&B, and served a hearty and delicious breakfast quiche alongside a crispy hash. When we left they gave us some cookies for the road in a bag, which helped us power home at the end of a long trip.
I’ve never met nicer innkeepers and staff anywhere! Looking forward to many return visits, as this place felt like a second time the first time there.

This place is absolutely charming. Susie (the owner) is so unbelievably warm and kind. She couldn’t have made our Christmas vacation any better. The cottages are super cozy and add to the essence of a Lake Tahoe getaway. Love the morning breakfasts.
I will definitely be coming back soon!

Magical! We felt like Hanzel and Gretel. We celebrated our anniversary here and it was incredible! Susie was a very warm and kind innkeeper. I loved our Bit of Bavaria cottage with private hot tub on the balcony and kitchen with a stove top and tea kettle. When we could not figure out how to warm up the hot tub, Susie personally came to our cottage to help us. I loved the location and the property with its beautiful and fragrant pine trees. The fireplace int the cottage added that extra warmth and romantic element. The homemade breakfasts were hearty and filled us up for most of the day while we were lounging at Sand Harbor beach. After the beach, they had tasty wine and delicious cheese and crackers. At night we cooked chili in our kitchen and then soaked in the tub and gazed at stars. I look forward to coming back in the winter when the cottages are nestled in snow.

My boyfriend and I choose this bed & breakfast after driving around the west part of the lake from South Lake Tahoe to the very Northern part. We were deciding what area to stay in, there were plenty of hotels in South Lake and also cute places in Tahoe City but after spotting the Cottage Inn, we knew where we wanted to spend our 4 days vacation!
The Cottage Inn is in a perfect location, although right off the road you still feel tucked in the cozy forest. They have a private lakeside area with a rocky beach, which makes for some amazing views! Also within walking distance there is a little convenient store with a deli and the main necessities. There are also some yummy restaurants nearby (I recommend eating at Spoon). In the evenings you can lay in the hammock or play a game of giant checkers outside!
The room was the perfect size with a comfortable bed. We felt safe and cozy. The included breakfast is definitely one of the main highlights of the experience. You literally feel like you are visiting a friend for breakfast at their house. The meals are freshly made and are simply delicious! You just head to the main cottage, take a seat and the juice and meal come almost immediately upon arrival! The staff was also friendly and helpful.
I would definitely stay here again and suggest it to my friends and family also!