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Exterior
TV, books
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

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Tahoe City, CA
  • The Links at Everline Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Spa at Everline
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Palisades Tahoe
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Riverfront Cottage 5 Minutes from Palisades Tahoe 10 minutes to Lake Tahoe

Charming riverfront cottage that offers adventures for all seasons, whether it's hitting the slopes of Squaw Valley or heading to the crystal blue waters of Lake Tahoe -- both are only 10 minutes away! Nestled among the trees, with the river rushing by, this cottage lends an atmosphere of a remote getaway, while being close to it all.

This cottage offers 2 bedrooms, with a jack and jill full bathroom (w/ shower) in between. The main bedroom has a queen bed and the second bedroom has a queen sofa bed. Each bedroom has its own, separate entrance for privacy. The cottage was updated November 2022, with new floors, bed and furniture.

Please note there is NO KITCHEN, but coffee maker, mini fridge (with freezer), and microwave are provided. Plates, bowls, mugs, and silverware are also provided for your convenience. Celebrating a special event? Champagne glasses and corkscrew at the ready!

WE HAVE WIFI!!! For the most part, WIFI is reliable. Please just keep in mind that it may be finicky dependent upon weather conditions. There is a sitting area in the 2nd bedroom that works great as a workspace, if needed.

Guest access
Guests will access the home via Lockbox. Guest parking is limited to 2 vehicles. It should also be noted that you share a driveway with another house so please be respectful and do not block their access.

The cottage is EASILY ACCESSIBLE DURING SNOW SEASON!!! It is directly across the Truckee River from Highway 89 – which gets top priority with the snowplows. During snow season, our entire street (and driveway) is plowed first thing each morning – it is plowed by a resident of our street, so no waiting for the snowplow to arrive! You'll be the first to hit the slopes!

Other things to note
Just up the road from our cottage is the Truckee River Bike Path to Tahoe City and Squaw Valley Village. The Village has wonderful shops and delicious restaurants.

Our cottage is a skiing and snowboarding dream, we are located 5 minutes from Squaw Valley Ski Resort, Alpine Meadows only 10 minutes away. During snow season, our entire street is plowed first thing each morning – it is plowed by a resident of our street, so no waiting for the snowplow to arrive! You'll be the first to hit the slopes!

The North Tahoe Area has so much to offer in terms of hiking, biking, fishing, golf and delicious restaurants. All of which are easily within reach from this location!

In keeping with the quiet tranquility of this setting, we ask that guests be respectful of neighbors and keep noise to a minimum. Parties and large gatherings are not allowed.

-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Tahoe National Forest. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a sofa bed in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a sofa bed, a TV and a fridge
  • Free WiFi
  • 8 minutes by car from Palisades Tahoe and 15 minutes from Donner Lake
Riverfront Cottage 5 Minutes from Palisades Tahoe 10 minutes to Lake Tahoe offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Tahoe City cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Hans Wiest

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

Riverfront Cottage 10 Minutes From Squaw Valley Cottage
Riverfront Cottage 10 Minutes From Squaw Valley Tahoe City

Riverfront Cottage 5 Minutes from Palisades Tahoe 10 minutes to Lake Tahoe Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alan K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Old and no kitchen
This place has a grill, but doesn’t have a kitchen to prepare the food. Washing dishes or cooking anything else that’s not grill able is difficult. The bathroom is old and needs work. Lots of spiders inside and no thermostat to control the temperature, just a portable heater
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
cottage stay
perfect getaway spot for the weekend for a family of 4!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage
Any more than two people would be crowded!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mollyanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the sound of the river just outside. Peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to spend my birthday weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place
Loved it. Modernized and very comfortable, with enough “Old Tahoe” touches remaining to be great fun. Very responsive and conscientious hosts. Quiet and relaxing with the river next door. Never had a better Tahoe stay. Convenient location to all that Tahoe offers.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd B., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little cabin by the river
Excellent cabin close to Palisades on the river and in the woods. Great for a couple, small family or group. Great for a winter or summer getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R., Rochester NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and wonderful cottage!
Hans the property owner was an excellent communicator—he went above and beyond to answer my questions. There was record snowfall prior to our arrival and the snow removal and attention to the property was top notch. The bed was the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in for a vrbo. Highly recommend you book any of the properties Hans owns. We hope to stay again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little cottage for a weekend getaway.
Very easy check in and check out! Super clean and organized.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t wait to come back!
We had the best time! The location was perfect for getting to the mountain and Tahoe City. The cabin was adorable and exactly as described. It was the perfect getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hailey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
Cute old little cottage with a convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Collette W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A weekend that we’llNe
This charming cottage is in a quiet and peaceful setting, surrounded by aspen trees and a front view seat of the Truckee River. It has that feeling of nature that immediately puts you at ease, at least it did for us. The cottage is a perfect place for a couple. Their second rental property allows you to invite loved ones and have plenty of space between the two properties. If you have a California fishing license, it’s just a few steps and you’re right on the river and we even caught fish! This was everything we were looking for when planning an elopement. Hans and Karen were kind enough to let us elope on the property, and we married on the lawn right in front of river. It was everything we could have hoped for and more for our special day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful surroundings
We truly enjoyed our stay here. Everything was clean, the host was responsive and the surroundings were beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Rustic & Cozy
Love the sound of the river. Very quite - none of the houses around us had anybody there when we were there. It was a very sweet anniversary for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Darling Place on the River
We loved our stay at the cottage. All was nice and easy. Thank you for provide a cozy spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Room for improvement.
With very little work this place could be top notch. If they did it and left the price the same, vacancy would go to 0.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene Storybook Setting
My husband and I loved the cottage and wished we could’ve stayed longer. The sound of the river is so peaceful, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Criselda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Excellent place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonja D.

Liked: Cleanliness
River sound is amazing
Getting away in Tahoe is always a treat. The sounds of the Truckee River was heavenly while sleeping. The cabin was Adorable and older. I didn't anticipate all the other cabins and homes around this one. It was a surprising treat that it was quiet! Not as much space around the cabin as I had thought but it served it's purpose! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Luis R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
The scenery was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lillian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
This place is very relaxing and peaceful I have great experience here very clean and provides everything we need …….
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, responsive host!
Hans provided detailed information prior to our stay and was quick to respond to inquiries. The cottage is very cute, and the location is beautiful! It was quiet but conveniently located, which was just what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Sally P., Sisters, OR, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet, cozy, delightful
I wanted to stay at the cozy cabin for so many more days! Hans is 100% responsive, everything was perfect. The Bridge 2 road is a bit tricky to find (although just about directly across 89 from Palisades turnoff) but only the first time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and Beautiful!
We came here to ski at Squaw and had the best time coming “home” to this sweet cottage. It was so cozy, clean, and private. We loved every single minute of it and cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay for a ski trip
I had booked Hans' cottage for a ski trip at nearby Palisades Tahoe. The cottage was very comfortable and well appointed. It had everything I needed and was extremely convenient to head to either Olympic Village or Alpine Meadows. Parking was easy and Hans was a very friendly and communicative host. Hope to stay again the next time I am up here skiing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021