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

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Master Bedroom
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

Property manager

Hans Wiest
Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the area

Tahoe City

Located in Tahoe City, this cottage is on a river. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Donner Lake. Olympic Valley Park and Olympic Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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What's nearby

  • Olympic Valley Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Links at Everline Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Spa at Everline - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 41 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildflour Baking Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Chalet - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪KT Base Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Cottage 5 Minutes from Palisades Tahoe 10 minutes to Lake Tahoe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Cottage 5 Minutes from Palisades Tahoe 10 minutes to Lake Tahoe?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Cottage 5 Minutes from Palisades Tahoe 10 minutes to Lake Tahoe?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Cottage 5 Minutes from Palisades Tahoe 10 minutes to Lake Tahoe located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps from Tahoe National Forest and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Palisades Tahoe. Truckee River and Olympic Valley Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect cabin for four (2 bedrooms with a shared bathroom)!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cottage stay

perfect getaway spot for the weekend for a family of 4!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

10/10 Excellent

Mollyanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Barry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage

Any more than two people would be crowded!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Alan K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

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

10/10 Excellent

Collette W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Excellent place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonja D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

The scenery was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lillian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Hans Wiest

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Hello and Welcome!

A little bit about us, we are life long Bay Area natives growing up across the street from each other in Oakland, CA. In the Bay Area we love hiking through Redwood Park in the Oakland Hills, wandering along the Embarcadero in SF, and exploring new restaurants in Berkeley. We are avid travelers with some of our favorite adventures being hiking the alps in Germany, crawling through the pyramids in Egypt, and taking a hot air balloon trip over the fairy chimneys in Turkey.

While we love the pace and the culture of the Bay Area, Squaw Valley is our oasis outside of the city. We love being able to share our little bit of paradise with you. We enjoy getting the day started with a pastry and coffee from Tahoe House Bakery, biking from the cottage down the Truckee River, Sunday Brunch at Sunnyside Restaurant on Lake Tahoe, and going to Little Truckee Ice Creamery on Donner Lake.

We hope that you enjoy your stay!

Hans & Karen

Languages:

English, German

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