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Rustic Cottages

7449 North Lake Blvd, PO Box 18, Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
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Rustic Cottages
4.0 of 5 stars 58 Reviews
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San Rafael, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011
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Charming cabins tucked into a pine-grove across the street from Tahoe--does it get any better? Forget the ticky-tack motels, this is the Tahoe you've always wanted. Varnished pine walls, fun memorabilia and kitschy-cool antiques and collectibles in every corner, cozy quilts, and get this, 500 free movies for you to peruse, plus free popcorn and cocoa to take to your... More

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Grass Valley, California
2 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011
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After reading reviews I booked a 3 night stay at the Rustic Cottages sister lodge Tahoe Vista Lodge. What a huge disappointment. After a long day all I wanted before turning in was a hot shower....surprise no hot water....the cottage was extremely hot due to no air conditioning which is ok but not in Tahoe when there was no breeze,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011

Amazing place... All cottages have a fireplace that makes them even cozier. It really feels like being in a luxury woodcutter shack. You can even cook since they provide you everything you need: oven, stove, microwave, cutlery, pots/pans and dishes. The owner is super sweet and bakes every evening amazing chocolate brownies for the guests. It also allowed us to... More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011

There are trails to hike on behind the Cabins and they are also right across the street from the lake. I missed having my dog with me and will definitely bring her next time. I love that the hotel is dog friendly and all were so well behaved. I also loved the morning breakfast that is provided and sitting around... More

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Sacramento, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011

Our family gathers once a year, young and old for a long weekend at the Lake. The cottages are adorable, and afford comfortable lodging in a pine woodland setting directly across the street from the Lake in Tahoe Vista. Moon Dunes Beach is a quick walk across the street, so bring all your beach gear with you and enjoy the... More

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Oakland, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011

My family has been coming to the Rustic Cottages for our summer vacation for the last six years. It is our "go to" spot on the North Shore, and my comments echo those of other folks regarding its quality, friendliness, location and value. Whether you are traveling solo, as a couple, or as a family, the Rustic Cottages offers a... More

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Portland, Oregon
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2011

This was our first visit to Lake Tahoe and our Rustic Cottage experience was one of the highlights of our vacation. We stayed in the Zephyr cottage, a cozy studio cottage with a queen bed, kitchen with everything needed, and bath with shower. It was perfect for us and very comfortable! Other amenities included gas fireplace, cable TV, DVD/VHS player,... More

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Bay Area, CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2011

We just got back from a long weekend at Rustic Cottages and had a great time. We stayed at the Vista location. The cottages were small, but had everything we needed. The grassy area in the middle was perfect for the kids to play on and for the grown ups to sit and socialize. Pool was closed due to the... More

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Santa Clara
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2011

This is our favorite place to stay in Tahoe. Winter for skiing. Summer hiking and dining. The place is clean. Each cottage is separate and nicely decorated. The beds are comfortable and the gas fireplace keeps the room toasty. They have free movies to watch in your room, coffee and cookies/muffins in the office. Good value. We've been coming here... More

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South Sweden
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2011

We spent 4 nights at the Rustic Cottages and loved it. We stayed in the Sierra cottage. Very cozy and super comfertable bed. We had a small kitchen that we really didn't use much but found it handy to store some food in the fridge. Unfortunately we only had the free breakfast once in the main lodge. The lodge was... More

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7449 North Lake Blvd, PO Box 18, Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Price range (per night):* RM234 - 725

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