Emerald Bay Village
About this lodge
Located in South Lake Tahoe, this lovely lodge for $169 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a rainfall showerhead and free WiFi, as well as a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker. Other amenities include towels, soap, toilet paper, and free toiletries.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Parking
TV
Map of South Lake Tahoe, CA
Reviews
4.3/5.0
Excellent(72 Reviews)
4.0
We were put in the Vikingsholm 3-6 Cabins. I wished we had gotten the edge of the cabins. The walls were very thin, I can hear one cabin to the next. And it cracked me up that we had to throw out our own trash đ
before check out. Despite all this, I would still try to stay again because it was very cute and cozy for a family of four.
4.0
My family and I (a group of 3) stayed in the standard cabin for one night. We paid about $400, and I am disappointed this amount was paid with the condition the lodge was in. When we first came in there was a horrible fishy smell- like fried fish. I am not sure where this smell came from as there is no stove in this lodge. The towels were dirty and torn, and the mini fridge did not close properly. I had to take images to assure this gets taken care of. I felt like the stay was not worth the cost. The most basic necessities were dirty and/or not capable of being used.
Disappointed to say the least. Not worth the money.
3.0
Nice place to stay, I would stay there again.
1.0
The WIFI is very slow.
5.0
This property was an absolute game changer for our family. With 3 teens that covet their privacy, this cabin worked perfectly. Very easy access and parking. It was clean, cozy and beautifully furnished. It is within walking distance to numerous great food options, including an artisan pizza place. Also a grocery store if you want to make your own meals. The fully equipped kitchen was fantastic! It had everything we needed and more. The 3 bedroom family cabin was very spacious, plenty of room for a family of five. It was so relaxing! There is minor road noise but it felt more like a pattern of white noise and wasnât distracting. We loved the experience at this property so much it has changed how we will plan our vacations from now on!
3.0
Great gem in South Lake Tahoe, close to dining (Elmers and the Y restaurants/Cuppa Tahoe) and Raleys. Convenient to I-50 and exploring S Tahoe. Loved our two bedroom cabin with kitchenette. Comfy. Clean. Nice extras like coffee and tea, creamers etc, toaster, microwave and mini fridge made for ability to âcookâ basics and store leftovers, extra blankets, bedside âwhite noise machinesâ and ceiling fans made rooms cozy for sleeping. Loved that they supplied shampoo/conditioner and hairdryer as extra touches, plus roomy closets and comfy beds with lots of pillows. Outside shared seating area with bbq and games like cornhole, made for nice spot to hang out under the trees. Definitely will stay again!
2.0
Very nice, well-stocked, clean, compact room in a great location, but... upcharges. No staff on site and electronic check-in was a pain. Especially as the wifi was spotty during check-in, and for most of the night. And I was able to report on the wifi for most of the night, as the bed aggravated my backaches, and I could barely sleep. Im sure others have had a better experience, but I myself wont be back.
2.0
Overall the cabin and stay were great, very comfortable and updated. My only complaint was the walls are too thin, the family staying next to us were pretty loud late at night and really early in the morning. We were woken up at 5am because of the chatter.
4.0
Normally enjoy staying in hotels for the convenience but saw this and decided to take the jump. It was a nice experience overall but I feel like they couldâve done a better job cleaning the room. I noticed 2-3 spider webs (big ones so they didnât look newly formed) which I understand since itâs a cabin and close to nature. But when I saw spiders (5-6) crawling in my bed it made me uncomfortable. I had to go out and get some bug spray to get rid and feel somewhat comfortable sleeping. If bugs bother you a lot I would avoid it according to my experience, if not itâs a different experience. Closely located to a lot of food/convenience stores. Parking was easy. Check in and check out process was almost seamless, overall 4/5
5.0
Perfect little spot for a weekend getaway to the mountains. We come here every year and would definitely stay again.
3.0
These have been remodeled and are cute inside. The problem is there was no heat and they knew that going into a cool holiday weekend. Also, the walls are so thin you hear everything from your neighbors. The units werenât all full, so there should have been a room left between us and the neighbors.
5.0
We love this place itâs our third time staying here!
2.0
Kind a cute place, nicely decorated cabin. Centrally located in Emerald Bay village. Taking a shower however was another story. The shower designed made it very difficult to have a shower without bumping onto the shower faucet.
4.0
We werenât made aware beforehand that there is no front desk for check in. Our studio had everything we needed but the fan in the bedroom had obviously not been cleaned in a very long time. As cute and functional as the cabin was I expected it to be cleaned considering how much we paid for the cleaning fee alone.
5.0
Clean nice property
3.0
It was big enough for a family of 5 for 2 night stay..It could use updated internet connection, tv/streaming was pretty bad as well.Livinf room throw rug was filthy
3.0
Nice cabin just on the Main Street with everything nearby. Was initially a little disappointed that it had no AC, but at night it cools down to 65-68 with the windows cracked and fans on so it ended up being no big deal. Overall very nice for a good weekend getaway.
3.0
This place was Great for my family and I. Cozy and clean. No AC but didnt need it the weather was great and this is during the middle of summer. Definitely a place to stay in future. They offer outdoor games and BBQ surrounded by redwoods.
3.0
I have stayed here before and it was beautiful. This time I stayed in cabin #5. This unit is connected to #4 and 6 on either side. Upon arriving on Friday afternoon, I was notified that the sink in the bathroom was plugged and not useable. A plumber was scheduled to be there between 11-2pm. Didn't show up until 5pm. I asked for a concession since we didn't have full ammenities available to us for a whole day. No response. Also realized "thin walls". The neigbors in #4 were loud and incinsiderate. Not cool.
5.0
Comfortable and quiet
3.0
Stay was wonderful! The only small âdownsidesâ were the shower temps were opposite (turn left for cold, right for hot) and the walls are thin to the point where I could hear convos in the other room. But it honestly didnât bother me too much! The bed was so cozy (I want to buy those pillows) and I loved having the fridge, microwave, and all the glassware and kitchen things to help preserve food and enjoy a beer and leftovers after a long day! In addition I appreciated all of the towels that were provided. We would definitely stay here again! Also, the way it was decorated was very cute!
5.0
Great for families. The bunk beds were perfect with kids! The only thing to keep in mind is the walls are thin so you can hear your neighbors if you have a cabin connected to another. But other than that it was wonderful and we will be staying there again.
5.0
The property had an easy check in, check out process, with great communication and a friendly staff. The property is conveniently located next to food, coffee, groceries.
Looking forward to staying here again!
5.0
I loved the property! It was clean, comfortable, and cozy! Entering the room was easy thanks to the instructions of the owner. We arrived late in the evening and it was such a relief to enter rental without any issues. The beds were comfortable, the linens clean, unit was nicely updated! The unit was perfect for our week stay in Tahoe!
A couple of details to addâŚI have like to be able to change my towels out throughout the week but there wasnât any staff on property. We had to use the same towels. Another minor downside was being able to hear everything going on next door (neighbors)âŚthe walls didnât keep the noise out! Also, in case anyone isnât aware, there is no air conditioning in the unitâŚjust heating. We used the small window attachment that was provided by owner to prop open a window to let the unit vent and get fresh air inside.
All in all, I would recommend this property. We will be staying again on our next visit!
5.0
Itâs nice and quiet place to stay there are nice breakfast place in front.
3.0
We had a great time and will return. Unfortunately, communication was an issue. I called on the way up and then someone texted me back a couple of times, but they didn't text back the wifi information or the exit strategy. We never found out about a change in code to depart.
5.0
Super cute and really clean! It was perfect place to come home to after a day of fun. The bed was so comfortable and the shower was so pretty and big! I would definitely stay here again.
5.0
I absolutely LOVED my stay in Emerald Bay Village! The aesthetic was so cozy, and the room was spotless. Super simple check in/ check out instructions and the owners were in contact with me as well! I will definitely come back again when I visit Tahoe.
5.0
Quiet, comfortable property in the trees, near (but not too near!) the highway for access to all the nice things in the South Lake Tahoe area. Had a homey atmosphere, as opposed to just another motel. Nice beds and clean, updated bathroom. Easy walk to Starbucks, supermarket, and several friendly restaurants.
5.0
Super quiet area. Loved the courtyard sitting area. Pleasant stay, definitely would do it again!
5.0
Very nice accommodation, clean, safe and conveniently located, recommendable.
3.0
The property in itself is great. Adored the cabin-like feel and although we had occupants next to us we never heard them. There were also mountains of snow right next to us so you can imagine that the kids (and letâs be honest, the adults as well) had a blast playing on them. The room is pretty spacious (700sq.ft) and I liked the bunk bed setup for the kiddos. They provided utensils/plates/cups which was great. The TV setup wasnât great (smart tv but the connection continually dropped). Not a big deal though, we had our iPad to watch movies on.
I was confused about the breakfast, which on Expediaâs site states is provided (hence why families âlove themâ). I reached out to confirm and I was told it was not provided. This caused a bit of confusion as I had to run out to grab some goods that we could eat in the morning last minute. Please modify listing to take this bit of information out.
They had really good communication throughout the visit. Checking in and out was easy. We will be back.
5.0
Amazing cabin with great location, super comfortable and with very good amenities. I would definitely stay here again!
10.0
Stayed here 2/2023. Loved how close it was to shops and food, but tucked away enough into the snow and trees. They made sure the ice/snow was out of the way for us to easily access the place. They also kept us updated about frozen waterline and what not. Would DEFINITELY re-book.
5.0
Super clean and comfortable. The host is very responsive too and made sure we had a great stay. Love it's outside the busy area of South Lake Tahoe, but still has ski rental right across the street, and enjoyed the restaurant selection nearby too. Could become our default place to stay during the ski season.
2.0
We stayed in the deluxe room, a nice little room right for us and our 7 year old son who loved his bunk bed. Appreciate their thoughtful items well prepared for guests like emergency flash light, different sizes of ziplock bags, eco-friendly utensils, soft throws....It's all good except sound insulation. We could hear the crying baby clearly and what people said from the attached room during our two night stays.... It is a little gem in the area if you are not a light sleeper. The pillows and bed are soft kind. Parking right outside the room door. Location is convenient.
5.0
The room is very nice and clean. I loved the coffee. Thank you
1.0
Heater in the unit , unit#6, was loud and kept my family up all night. This was a known issue to the property and yet nothing was done before we arrived. After first night of stay we informed about heater been loud and no one showed up to address it. Cleaning crew said they told maintenance about it before and even tried to fix it themselves, When we checked in we found a hand written note what to do if heater does not kick on....
1.0
We were very dissatisfied with this hotel for several key reasons.
1) False Advertising
This booking says that it has free breakfast. Having breakfast included in our stay was very important to our families budget. However after arriving at the hotel and checking in we found out there was no breakfast. The host said it was Hotels.com's error, and hotels.com said that only the host could add or delete the amenities. Either way, neither entity made it right.
2) Parking. We were the only unit that did not have snow cleared from our unit. In fact, we had a out 8ft of snow packed in front of our door at the time of arrival. We didn't complain about this at first, even after myself, my kids and my husband all slipped and fell at least once trekking to and from our car. However, our first night, after parking as close as we could to our unit, we got a call and text from the host with a picture of our car asking us to move because it was inconvenient to another guest. I informed the host at that time of the amount of snow in front of our unit and how difficult it was getting in and out of our unit. He said he would have the snow cleared the next morning. As of noon the next day nothing had been done to clear the snow. I called and followed up with the owner. He said oh, there's no where else to put the snow. You can park in front of unit 3. The same unit we had parked in front of the night before and had been asked to move from.
5.0
Place is great, huge kitchen and all rooms are clean. Will definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to visit South Lake Tahoe.
FAQs
How much does this lodge cost compared to others in South Lake Tahoe?
The average price for a rental in South Lake Tahoe is $416 per night. This rental is $247 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this lodge?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Emerald Bay Village. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this lodge?
We didnât find pool listed as an amenity for this lodge. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Emerald Bay Village pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Emerald Bay Village?
We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, and tv.
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