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

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Tahoe City, CA
  • Place, Olympic Valley Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Palisades Tahoe
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

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About the area

Tahoe City

When you stay at this cottage in Tahoe City, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Palisades Tahoe and Donner Lake. .This cottage is 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from Northstar California Resort and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tahoe National Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Olympic Valley Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Spa at Everline - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Donner Lake - 17 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 30 min drive - 36.7 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 13 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KT Base Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Olympic House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wildflour Baking Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Auld Dubliner Tahoe - ‬6 min drive

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
Make yourself comfortable in your cottage, featuring a refrigerator and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

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 age 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ted L., Mill Valley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely tiny cottage. We had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay! Small cottage, just what we were looking for. And the Truckee River is Right There!! Had my morning tea watching the sun rise over the trees and river every morning.Very clean and well cared for. The weather turned in us from summer warm to thunderstorms at night. We were warm & cozy listening to it. Great location - close to the river walk, rafting and Tahoe City. Yet not to close. Quiet peaceful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect peaceful getaway

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

J R., Corte Madera USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location by the river with easy check-in and comfortable. Small, cozy with no kitchen, so not set-up for easy cooking of meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend trip

Nice rustic cabin in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sounds of the rushing river!

Loved this little historic cabin with an outstanding location to enjoy the Truckee River and Tahoe nearby. We appreciated the cabin decor and the comfortable seating outside next to the gorgeous rushing river. Communication and check-in was super easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, peaceful cottage by the Truckee River. We were less than 15 minutes from Tahoe City, shopping, and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay - magic location

Everything you could want and more in the cabin - peaceful and friendly location away from the hustle of Tahoe but only a quick 5-10 min drive to the center of Taho. Such a great place we will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

You can’t beat this location for both beauty and convenience and not crazy crowded. We enjoyed 2 nights prior to the 4th of July and we were so glad we were staying here vs by the lake. It was quiet and convenient to restaurants. The Truckee River runs in the backyard and it’s so nice to sit by it for drinks and food. The 2 main rooms ( bedroom and family room) are ample size, modern and have everything you need. I will agree with other reviews that the bathroom could use an upgrade. The shower is extremely small but there is plenty of counter space. Hans, the owner, was very easy to work with and super communicative. He was staying in the area so we had a chance to chat with him. He was helpful with our biking path and restaurant questions. I definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John R., Simi Valley, CA

Great location on Truckee River .Cottage extremely dated.Could use bathroom upgrade to plumbing.And exterior sealing for bug prevention.Maybe add a sink for doing dishes.With some minor upgrades could really be good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect cabin for four (2 bedrooms with a shared bathroom)!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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