Rustic Cottage Resorts — Hotel in Incline Village-Crystal Bay

We originally booked our room at the Rustic Cottages resort and there was a problem so we were relocated to Tahoe Vista Lodge & Cabins. Nice surprise! We didn't know what to expect becuase we hadn't researched this location. We were pleasantly surprised. This location has a better view and the place was really nice. We stayed one night in Tahoe and loved every minute of it! We had a duplex cabin with two bedrooms and two daybeds in the living room. Plenty of room for the five of us. We had a great view of the Ponderosa pines and Lake Tahoe right from our front porch. The room was clean and the kitchen had all the kitchen ware you'd need to cook a full meal (bbq grill included). Swam in the pool (although it was a tad chilly) and had a great time with not a lot of people around (one other person). We did have some excitement when a bear came down a tree and ran up beside the cabin and into the manzanita bushes behind the cabin! Agh! Breakfast at the main lodge is included in the price but we didn't indulge. All in all, it was a great experience and we will definitely stay here if we visit Tahoe...

So run down! At least the Homewood Cottage. Broken down furniture, filthy entryway, ripped up carpet, ants all over bathroom (and no electrical outlet in the bathroom) and a disgusting ‘brown streak” on sheets. I had the sheets swapped out after sleeping on the comforter. I checked out a day early and was denied refund and told to send pictures to an email address. I did so, explaining everything, NO answer. No apology and obviously no refund for unused night. ||The woman at the desk told me regarding the ants “well, we’re in the woods”. Duh. I’ve been coming to Tahoe my whole life and owned a cabin at one time. Then she said, “that’s many people’s favorite cabin”. Look at these pix and you be the judge.||I don’t know what’s happened here. They also own the Rustic Cottages down the road which have always been delightful (but were sold out). I have mixed feeling about posting a negative review for a mom and pop business but this was just...

My wife and I stayed at Rustic Cottages last year and loved it, so we wanted to try their other location this year.  We were not disappointed!  The cabin we stayed in this year, Cottonwood, was roomier than our previous one, and all of the amenities are the same as Rustic Cottages!  They have movies to borrow, board games and yard games for fun, and souvenir coffee mugs.  The breakfast is among the best continental breakfasts I have experienced.  The location is serene, yet has easy access to all of North Lake Tahoe's attractions and shops.  We didn't get a chance to try the pool, but it looked nice and clean.  It was definitely popular with other guests.

With the friendly staff, quiet and cozy rooms, and wonderful location, we will definitely...