Nestled in Tahoe Vista, California, Rustic Cottages Resort and Motel consists of two properties with over 35 rooms and three full-sized houses available for rent. The rooms are comprised of suites, stand-alone cottages and duplex cabins. With a variety of floor plans, we have warm, clean and cozy options to meet the needs of any sized family! Originally the sawmill and labor camp of the Brockway Lumber Company, the property was converted to vacation cottages in 1925. Our cottages are all different--each with its own charm and modern conveniences. The Rustic Cottages is centrally located on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, across the street from the lake--and just a stone's throw away from a sandy beach and the water's edge. We're just minutes from great restaurants, shopping, North Shore casinos, and the worlds best skiing. All Cottages Include:-Romantic Benicia Iron Beds with comfortable Serta mattresses with nice linens-Microwave Oven-Refrigerator-Televisions with HBO and Video Tape/DVD Players-Coffee Maker-Porch with Benicia Patio Furniture. Many Cottages Include:-Fireplace-Kitchen, Little Extras Included With Your Stay:-A Continental breakfast of homemade muffins, waffles, orange juice and coffee in our lodge every morning;-Homemade treats, such as chocolate chip cookies, candy and brownies;-Souvenir Rustic Cottage mugs;-Over 500 movies on DVD and video tape for our guests to borrow;-Free high-speed WiFi;-Firewood for cottages with wood-burning fireplaces;-Barbeque grills for our guests to borrow...-Croquet set to borrow, and a horseshoe pit;-Sleds, discs and snowshoes to borrow in the winter season;-If you're looking for ultra-modern Lake Tahoe accommodations, this may not be the place for you. But make no mistake, the cottages are clean, comfortable and the Rustic Cottages is a very friendly special place to stay.
7449 North Lake Blvd PO Box 18, Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Rustic Cottages
143 reviews
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We stayed in the "Alpine" cottage, which was perfect for 2 adults & 2 teenagers. The kitchen was stocked with dishes, pots/pans, glasses and cutlery and had a gas stovetop/oven and a decent-sized fridge. There was a table and 4 chairs in the kitchen, and the front patio had a small table, a couple of chairs and built-in benches. The furnishings were "rustic" and we didn't have a sofa or comfy chairs, but we made do with the day bed/trundle bed in the front room. We used the gas barbecue on the main front lawn as well as one of the picnic tables, croquet set and ping-pong table. We bought food at the local Safeway supermarket that was about 5 minutes away by car. The beach across the street was easily accessed from the cottage, but we didn't use it much. It was very small and rocky. Free brownies in the main lodge and souvenir coffee mugs were a nice touch, and one of the owners, Marshall, was very helpful and friendly. They have a bunch of movies that you can borrow for free. The location was very convenient to the Tahoe Vista location of Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park, and to King's Beach, where we met our kayaking tour. The street that runs right in front of the property is a main thoroughfare and was usually very busy and sometimes a bit noisy. I would not like staying in one of the cottages that is right next to the street. Marshall told us about a very nice hike that we could walk to easily from the cottage that goes through a beautiful meadow and up into a wooded area.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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The Rustic cottage is surrounded by greenery and a stone's throw from the beach. The cottages are really beautiful and equipped with everything you need. Various games and table tennis are available in the shared garden. There are several barbecue areas. In the morning a delicious breakfast is available with homemade muffins and biscuits, coffee, orange juice, and in the afternoon a tasty snack. Friendly and helpful staff. I wish I could have stayed at least 1 week! Beautiful place
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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We fell in love with Rustic Cottages charm in August of 2019. You can rent VHS and get popcorn at the desk, the rooms were clean and it’s right across the street from the lake. Marshall was so great and helpful and the breakfast was yummy and traditional. The dining area has so much history and character, and this whole experience was backdropped by Tahoe’s big pine trees. The cottage we stayed in had everything we needed, including cutlery, pans, cups, mini fridge and stove. Safeway is a mile up the road and we couldn’t have been more pleased with our stray. Beautiful property, helpful staff, great location and overall fun experience.
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Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We couldn’t have been any happier with our stay. Our cabin was so warm, cozy and spotlessly clean - loved having the kitchen to cook homemade meals after a long day on the slopes (it came with everything we needed like pots, pans, plates, mugs, cookware, utensils, dish soap, etc.) and having the fireplace (connected to the thermostat for easy use) was an added touch. And talk about the hospitality. We loved all the extra amenities Rustic Cottages had to offer. The cookies and brownies were amazing. We loved being able to rent movies from the front office and were even offered popcorn so we could truly enjoy. Breakfast was great and so were the homemade muffins. We sent so many postcards to friends telling them to stay and can’t wait to use the complimentary mugs they gave us when we get home. You feel like a true guest when you’re staying here - the little unexpected touches were so appreciated. The team here goes the extra mile in all aspects. AND The location was perfect. Can’t wait to come back!!!
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip:Cabins farther away from main road are quieter
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At the last minute we drove up here from the bay area and we’re struggling with a place to stay. We came across the rustic cottages and are so glad we did! At first we weren’t sure about the whole cottage thing but they are clean well appointed and they think of everything. They even allowed our little dog for only 20 extra dollars. They have some rooms with no dogs allowed in case that is a concern for you. At check-in there are all kinds of free goodies including coffee mugs, chocolate chip cookies, and all your soaps and shampoos and coffee packets. The gal at check-in was very nice and even let us see one of the other view rooms (no dogs in that one) for next time. There is a beach directly across the street that is free and parking is not a worry because you can just leave your car here. I will definitely be back again!
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My family and I spent two nights at the Rustic Cottage in Tahoe Vista. It was an great experience. My children enjoyed having the semi private yard to play with the snow. They enjoyed renting movies and getting popcorn, all included with the stay. I would give this experience 5 stars but during our second day we noticed that my children’s switch console game was missing. We looked and looked everywhere. I mean it was five of us searching for a medium cartridge everywhere inside the small cabin. My child stated he had left it on top of his bed and when we returned it was gone! At first we thought he had miss placed it. We searched everywhere, inside our bags, drawers, truck, under mattresses, every corner, you name it. It was no where to be found. When we got home we unpacked and researched everything again and didn’t find the missing game cartridge. I came to the conclusion that someone at some point went inside our cabin when we weren’t there and took it. My message to everyone is to not leave anything of value inside your cabin or anywhere. If you take something expensive make sure to take it with you. Some employees can be unethical and take what’s not theirs. The sad thing is that they left a child crying and ruined a bit of his stay there. I let the receptionist know of the incident but all she said was that they’ve had the same employees for 12 years and “supposedly” they wouldn’t take anything from inside the cabins. This is just a warning for y’all.
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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We were able to book same day as we arrived on a Sunday on a road trip. Reception was helpful over the phone describing the cabins and we chose the Crystal cabin with a view looking right at the lake.
The cabin was warm and cozy. Fairly small but had a microwave and mini-fridge, gas fireplace and jacuzzi tub.
Loved the small touches like the cookies and brownies, postcards, souvenir mug and coffee and hot chocolate packs available in reception. Love the retro movie collection. We borrowed a VHS tape for an evening, and were offered some microwave popcorn to go with it. Also borrowed a sled for a few hours in the afternoon to sled at Tahoe Meadows.
This will be my first choice of lodging when I'm back in the North Tahoe area.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Our first time to Lake Tahoe. I wasn't sure where to stay. There are many options. We were very happy with Rustic Cottages. The property is neat and cared for. We liked having a kitchen so we could social distance. Our cabin had a porch to sit on and there is also a grassy common area with picnic tables and lawn chairs. One great thing too is the public beach across the street. The nice sandy beach is great for kids because it is shallow for a long way. The shallow water is warmer too. Lake Tahoe can be cold. We enjoyed walking across to the beach with our kayak and heading into the water. No worrying about fees or finding a parking place. We were very happy with the provided breakfast every morning. The owner was friendly and willing to answer questions. The area does have nearby eateries and activities but is less busy than the south shore. We would stay here again.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Room Tip:Our cabin the Vista fit 2 people. You can the road traffic. No a/c but night temps. dipped to 37 F.
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It is my second time coming to these cabins and the truth is I am satisfied again. The cabins are very clean and have everything you need to stay. This time we had the Kristal Cabin and it is a cabin for two and it had its jacuzzi, the experience is good, they welcome you with brownies or cookies, and they also give you a cup. The accommodation also includes breakfast and the food place is very rustic, the experience is real! And the service is very friendly too. Thank you, we hope to return soon.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Asegúrate de que si llevas a tu mascota escojas una cabaña pet friendly para que no haya cargo...
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This was a sweet place - very clean comfortable and the cottage had lots of charm and character. The owners are wonderful and go out of their way to make your stay wonderful. It is a short walk to the beach and close to good restaurants and fun things to do with children.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaLake Tahoe (California)Tahoe Vista
NUMBER OF ROOMS
41
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