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.

I was disappointed with the amount of money I paid to stay at the “Timberline” cabin. Check in was suppose to be 3 PM. I got in there at 4:45. No apologies. No nothing. Just, “we are running behind schedule and working as fast as we can”. The check in person was not wearing a mask despite the governors mandate that all employees who interact with the public wear masks.
My grandchildren are 4 and 6 years old. The cabin was on the second floor. The kids could have literally fallen out of the windows because there were no screens on ANY of them and they were wide open!
The garbage dumpster had not been emptied and there was garbage strewn everyone. The grounds had not been weeded and grass had not been manicured and cut.
The cabin itself could be so amazing if it were loved by the people that own it. I was so disappointed for my family because they saw pictures and thought the area would be pristine and beautiful.

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!!!