Tahoe Vista Lodge & Cabins

We were originally booked to stay at the Tahoe Sands Resort down the road, but when we checked in, we checked back out immediately (but that’s another review). We were in a bind trying to find another room on a Saturday night in Tahoe during a snow storm. We found this gem and they were incredibly accommodating — even though it was after hours.
We stayed in the Bristlecone Suite and it was perfect for us (5 adults). It had two twin beds in the living area and a separate bedroom with a queen sized bed. There’s a dining area and fully functioning kitchen with a full sized refrigerator. There were also additional beds that pulled out from under the twin beds. We easily could have slept 3 couples comfortably.
The breakfast was in the main cabin and everything was fresh, delicious, and free! The staff were all very friendly. We will definitely be staying here again, and telling everyone we know about this place!

My extended family and I usually rent a house and spend a week or two up in Tahoe every summer. We decided not to do that this year due to everyone having to work and not being able to consecutively getting time off. Bummed, my mom sister and I made the last minute arrangements to visit Tahoe for a weekend and we were lucky enough to catch a last minute opening!
We stayed at the Rustic Cottages down the road from their sign in offices. It was a little confusing to find since our GPS guided us in a quite round about way, but they drew us a map (they usually drive people down to the location, but there was only one woman at the desk at the time so she did the best she could) and we found our room fairly quickly. They have all the little toiletries you may need, and you’re welcome to as much as you need. Also don’t forget your Souvenir mug ;) It’s a nice little touch.
We had wanted to rent a little cabin, but since our reservation was so last minute we settled for the 3 sectioned little like lodge, in which we got the middle room. It was a nice sized room, 2 daybeds (one with a pull out for another bed) in the living room to the right and a fully stocked kitchen to the left with a 4 person dining table. A nice sized bathroom with a stall shower, and a bedroom with a queen sized bed make up the rest of the room, which was plenty of space for us to all be comfortable. We were right across the way from the pool which was nice, and the lodge where they served breakfast each morning was a few steps away.
Free breakfast every morning and hidden access to a beautiful sandy beach with sand that’s soft like velvet! I loved it! The one complaint I have was the amount of bugs in out room! I know there are going to be lots of bugs because we’re in the mountains, but they were creepy all over the bathroom and crawling across the kitchen floor. Nothing harmful, but CREEPY.
Overall I was really happy with our stay here. The beds were completely comfortable, the rooms were quiet (a lot quieter than I thought they would be between 2 other rooms). The staff were all very friendly and I would definitely recommend them :)

I almost don’t want to review it because I am such a fan I don’t want it to be booked up solid the next time we go to Tahoe. The rooms are rustic and charming. The amenities alone are well worth the price and the convenient Demi private beach access is my favorite spot in Tahoe.

Met another family up there and rented (2) cabins. Overall very happy.
Their website was tough to navigate, and the cabin I wanted didnt have a picture.
Once I got there all was well.
Guy who checked me in was pleasant and made the process quick.
Lady who came around to the cabins and ran breakfast at the lodge was awesome.
Cabin was small, but clean. Everything they told us was there… was there. Quite nice
Beach access was awesome. 5 minute walk to nice sandy beach which wasnt big but suited our needs. Kids could wade out 50 yards and only be in waste deep water. Because of the shallow water, it wasnt cold at all. Crystal clear and warm enough to stay in for hours.
Breakfast at the lodge was really neat. Waffles, muffins, coffee and OJ. Muffins coming out of the oven right as we walked in. The lodge was clean and nicely decorated.
Overall 100% satisfied, as were the other family we went with. We will definitely be back!

My family and I spent a week at one of their lovely cabins directly across from the lake. The view is gorgeous and the staff is excellent. I would return and vacation there again. I mentioned a few items that needed repair and the office was very receptive. The heat was great because it was cold for us Arizonans.

Loved this place! One of the only places in Tahoe that would book me for a one-​night only stay (who woulda thought? on a weekday?).
The cabins are clean, and charming. The pool is wonderful! There is a semi-​private beach just across the street for guests to use.
In the morning, they serve a nice breakfast that included cereal, waffles, muffins, juice and coffee — Yum!
I really enjoyed taking my niece and nephew here, I think this may become a family tradition! Hooray!

The family and I stayed here this past weekend, both Friday and Saturday nights. Several times throughout our stay both my kids and hubby commented on how it’s now our «new favorite» Tahoe spot. :)
Tahoe Vista Lodge and Rustic Cottages are one in the same, the only difference is the physical address. You can stay at Rustic Cottages, or you can check in at Rustic and stay a mile or so down the main road at the Tahoe Vista Lodges. All the comps and perks are the same at both locations — excellent customer service and super friendly staff, hot breakfast served from 8a — 11a every morning (consisting of wonderful make your own waffles, homemade muffins, OJ, and coffee), nightly homemade brownies and cookies (big hit with the hubby and kids), over 500 movies to choose from to rent for the evening and comp popcorn with each movie order. The list really does go on but if this doesn’t grab you I don’t know what will. :) The cabins are directly across the main street from the lake, there are communal bbq pits all over the property, and the Lodge Pole, the cabin we stayed in, was incredibly roomy and comfortable. It was a one bedroom space with two day beds (one that had another pull out bed below it) and a fully stocked kitchen. The bathroom was definitely big enough and had a shower with no tub. There was a lovely pool (that we didn’t utilize) but it looked very inviting and there were a lot of people in it every day. The Lodges and Cottages are very affordable and also include free wifi and free souvenir mugs. We really enjoyed ourselves, and will definitely be back!

WOW! The staff are SO FRIENDLY and so helpful! We came here for my daughter’s sixteenth birthday and brought her two best friends, and it was just perfect! The girls had a BLAST and I had a great time too! Our very affordable lodging had plenty of space for all of us, and I just tucked myself into my separate bedroom, with a good book, while they had a movie marathon. Everyone we interacted with was super nice and energetic and a pleasure to deal with. Free movie rentals were awesome! But nothing was so great as the make-​your-​own WAFFLES in the morning! Perfect delicious fare before heading out into a day of playing in the snow. I would definitely come back here and I have recommended it to everyone I know who is headed to Tahoe. Oh and you don’t want to miss the home-​baked cookies and brownies at check-​in! Yummm!

Tahoe Vista Lodge & Cabin is part of Rustic Cottage Resort. I added this business listing so it is easier for customer to get driving directions and see photos. All check-​in must be done at Rustic Cottage & Resort. We stayed at the Rubicon cabins for 3 nights until Jan 1^st 2011. It has kitchen with dinning table, 1 queen bed in separate bedroom and I pull out bed in the living room.
The room is very small and there is no shower tub in the bathroom which was indicated in the website so make sure you check carefully before making any reservation. The hot water was not consistent so you get very hot and cold water at time during shower which is my only complain. They have FREE wifi with high speed internet. Even though the cabin looks old, they are well maintain and insulated in winter.
They have free breakfast at the lodge and we love the coffee and waffle. The staff Christina who prepared the breakfast is very warm and friendly. How often do you get the chance to make your own waffle and she make sure that it turn out nice. She even bring the waffle to you when it is ready.
Updates:
We discovered that the Tahoe Vista Lodge & Cabin has plenty of places for kids to sledge. There is a play ground in the middle of the lodge facilities and the backyard of some cabins, there is a downhill slope where kids and adult can sledge. The lodge also has sledge you can borrow to play. Watch out for dog poo when you walk behind those cabins.