River Cottage at Olympic Valley
About this cabin rental
Nestled in Palisades Tahoe (Olympic Valley), this lovely cabin for $343 per night is a great option for your next vacation. Summary: This charming riverside cottage is perfect for families or couples who are looking to enjoy the great outdoors of Lake Tahoe. The newly renovated cottage features an open format kitchen/living room and two cozy bedrooms providing everything you need for a comfortable stay. In the summer months relax at the private river access the cottage shares with one other home, and in the wintertime enjoy being right at the entrance to Olympic Valley and its incredible ski runs. The Space: This cozy cottage has an open kitchen and living area ideal for socializing with your group before heading to the private bedrooms for a good night’s sleep. Adding to the comfort of this charming cottage is the unbeatable location. Located just off the main road you will feel as if you are tucked away in the mountains while still enjoying the quick access to all Tahoe has to offer. When you enter the home from the outdoor patio you will come to a light-filled open space featuring the living room and kitchen. The living room has seating for four with a couch and chair situated around the wood fireplace located in a stone hearth. Warm up by the fire, or watch a movie on the 40” smart TV. Tucked into a corner with windows all around is the dining area which includes a dining table with seating for four. Enjoy a meal while taking in the peaceful views of surrounding nature from this space. Connected to the living room/dining area is the fully equipped kitchen where you will find everything you need to prepare a meal for your group. Just off the kitchen is a hallway that will lead you to the two bedrooms and full bathroom. The first bedroom located on the left side of the hallway features a full-size bed with views out the large window. The second bedroom is located at the end of the hallway on the right-hand side and includes a comfortable queen-size bed in a log frame and a large closet with ample storage space and fans. Directly across from the second bedroom is the full bathroom, a bright and clean space with a single-sink vanity and a shower/bathtub combo. During the summer months enjoy the patio furniture and bbq located on the outside deck. Or make a short walk down the quiet path to reach the river where you can enjoy private access that is shared with only one other home. STR License Number: STR22-5450 Max Occupancy: 4 Parking Info: 2 spaces are available Guest Access: Guests will have access to the entire house, private riverside access, and two parking places in the driveway in front of the house. The Neighborhood: This centrally located home situated just off HWY 89 is a short 5-minute drive to Olympic Valley Ski resort, and just a 10-minute drive to Alpine Meadows, placing you nearby some of the best ski runs in the area. During the summer months enjoy a quiet day at the river running by the home where you will have private access shared with just one other home. Enjoy a walk or bike ride on the Truckee River bike path located just off the home. A mile away is a bike rental location where you can rent bikes in the summer, or tune your skis and snowboards in the winter. With HWY 89 just minutes away, you can easily make day trips to many of the stunning surrounding areas such as Truckee just 15 minutes away. Or head into Tahoe City is less than a 10-minute drive where you will find many cute boutique shops, a wide variety of bars and restaurants, farmers' markets, live music, and a big sandy beach with a great park and lakeside walkway. With its easy access to ski resorts, bike paths, and the river, this cabin is a great home base for the ultimate Tahoe getaway any time of the year. Getting Around: Centrally located just off HWY 89 and within walking distance of a public transportation stop you can get by without having a vehicle is needed. A five-minute walk will take you to the public transportation TART stop at Olympic Valley RD at New Park. This bus will take you to Tahoe City with a short bus ride where you can connect to locations such as Northstar California Resort. Being close to HWY 89 provides quick access to the beautiful surrounding areas with just a 15-minute drive to Truckee and an 8-minute drive to Tahoe City. In the winter time enjoy being only 5 minutes from the Olympic Valley Ski resort and less than 10 minutes from Alpine Meadows. Tahoe has UBER, Lyft, and many taxi companies. Other Things to Note: Please note that like most homes in the area, this home does not have A/C. However, there are fans located in every room. If you are renting this home from November through March, please remember that there may be winter driving conditions, and a 4-wheel drive with all-terrain tires or snow chains for your 2-wheel drive tires might be necessary for safe travel. Even if it hasn’t snowed in a few days, side roads can still be icy and have snow on them. Please also be aware of long travel times and pass closures due to winter weather conditions. If you are renting this home from April until the first snowfall there are NO fires allowed in Lake Tahoe. Interaction with Guests: We are offsite but available when needed. Please message us through the app or booking platform for the quickest response. House Rules: • No smoking • Pets are only allowed with prior approval. Pet fees may apply. • No parties or events • Check-in is anytime after 4PM • 50% of payment is due upfront and the rest of the payment is due (14) days before arrival. • Booking Fee: We charge an additional, non-refundable fee of 2% of the total payment to cover the cost of booking processing. • The credit card holder must provide a picture of the back and front of their ID via a secure and encrypted portal upon confirmation for fraud protection. • Please promptly respond to any inquiries or requests for additional information to ensure the confirmation of your booking; failure to respond in a sufficient manner may lead to cancellation of the reservation.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Palisades Tahoe (Olympic Valley), CA
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(23 Reviews)
5.0
Beautiful scenery and close to the river.
2.0
Like many other reviews , the property entrance was hard to find , you have to make a quick left onto oncoming traffic or make a left at the light and go down an undentified unkept road. The outside was noisy from all the road traffic and diesel trucks with loud exhaust. Small cabin , uncomfortable beds and couch , the bed in master is very tall , the second bed was hard as a rock . The cabin smelled like old wood , soot and smoke ok if that your thing but we had to keep the windows open all the time . The couch is uncomfortable as heck it needs to be replaced . The cabin states that it was remodeled, I don’t see where . The river is a ways down within walking distance but it was not relaxing as the neighbors dog kept barking at us and it’s a shared . We left a day early and didn’t submit ourselfs to one more day of torture. The property manager did respond to our compliants and we got refunded a day . The owners need to invest a little bit of money into this place to bring it up to par .
4.0
We are a family of 3 who stayed at the property, along with our dog. Check in was easy, the property was very clean inside and out. It is located on a busy road, but set back a bit. Neighbors were very friendly. Kitchen had all the necessary items and we were thankful we found the fans in the closet, as it was warm. Overall we enjoyed our stay - the house was nice to come back to after spending our days outdoors.
5.0
Cabin was super clean and cozy. We loved the location because of the easy access to the bike trails and how close Olympic Village was to eat and shop. We would stay here again.
5.0
Excellent location for truckee adventures and village fun
5.0
Very close to Truckee River Trail which is perfect for biking or walking-mostly flat along the River. The cabin was very clean with soft, white towels and the kitchen was very well equipped with almost anything you might need. Chairs next to the River were enjoyable until the mosquitoes arrived. Certainly not in the owners’ control. We enjoyed our stay there.
2.0
Although I am VERY pleased that VRBO refunded most of my money and that the rental company was really nice about it, we left as soon as we saw the place so I cant give this place a great review because it was not as advertised.
This place would be perfect if you just need a place to crash after a day of skiing, but was not good for a weekend get away. The cabin, while well appointed, sits on the highway, there is no place to sit outside or even anywhere to walk. They say it has "river access" which means you can walk down the property line and stare at the neighbor's nice balconies but you dont get access to any of that. Its basically a mother in law place in back of a nice house that actually is on the river....this cabin is not. Its in a neighborhood where all the roads are driveways, so you can either walk along the busy highway or just sit in a boring cabin with no internet or outdoor space.
The internet didnt work so maybe check with them before you go to make sure its all working. Like I said, great for after skiing all day, but dumb if you are just wanting to relax in a beautiful place.
5.0
Visited for a final weekend of spring skiing and it couldn't have been better! Super quick drive to Palisades and a one minute walk to the river with a nice grassy space to relax. The property managers were quick to respond when I had a question.
10.0
Visited for a final weekend of spring skiing and it couldn't have been better! Super quick drive to Palisades and a one minute walk to the river with a nice grassy space to relax. The property managers were quick to respond when I had a question.
5.0
Perfect, cozy home base for four adults and two pups for a ski weekend. Great access to Palisades and Alpine Meadows. Also quite central to multiple cross country ski areas as well.
5.0
Great cabin, close to Palisades resort, good communication w rental company, all as advertised. We will be back!
5.0
This is the second time we have stayed here and again, really enjoyed our stay. The traffic noise can be a bit much at times, but sitting down by the river, is very peaceful and relaxing and we really had a wonderful time. The Living room furniture is getting a bit old and hard to get out of, but the place is just like it looks. I would definitely come back.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay. Very clean. The only issue we had was finding the property.
5.0
We loved the rustic setting of this small home, nestled in the trees of North Shore. A short walk to the river, a stone's throw to the bike path, and a short ride to Tahoe City. Excellent communication with the owners and super easy place to stay. Maybe the couch and chair in the living room could have been a little more comfortable...but not a deal breaker.
5.0
This was a perfect property to rent for our family of four plus our non-shedding golden doodle. The owners were responsive communicators. Check-in process was a breeze. Well stocked with everything you’d want for a vacation. Lots, pans, dishes. Toilet paper, soap, shampoo, salt, pepper, etc. And super clean! Great location for skiing at Squaw or Alpine Meadows. Highly recommend!
5.0
It’s a great place located in a real convenient spot. The house was clean & the host was very responsive. Highly recommend.
4.0
Cute and cozy cabin. Our dogs were greeted with a fluffy dog bed and water bowl. Wonderful ski location! Beat all the Tahoe city traffic! Quick access by car to Squaw Mountain (only 8 min drive up the hill) and quick access by car to Alpine mountain. There is a 7-11store located on the corner for any grocery needs. There is a beautiful walk/bike path along the river to walk the dogs right outside of the door. My husband and I stayed in the master Queen bedroom. Comfy bed, but bring your own pillows if you like fluffy ones (the pillows offered are a bit hard). Also, if you are planning on cooking, bring your own salt & pepper, as well as any basic spices and condiments. None are offered at the cabin. The kitchen is stocked with dishes, cooking pots/pans, so all was good there. We enjoyed the comfy couch and great location. Wi-Fi was spotty, so we will not be WFH in this cabin, but will definitely rent it again on a long weekend or vacation!
2.0
Short summary: it's a pretty ok house for a family with 2 kids, but it's not a good choice for 4 adults. Overall, I don't recommend this property.What was good: - House is pet friendly. - Check-in is well defined. - Living room and kithen with all necessary appliances (except dishwasher).What was bad: - Second bedroom is super small, there aren't any wardrobe/shelfs/nightstand, you can't store any clothes there; - The Internet speed is terrible (0.77 Mb/s) + there limit on connected devices (only 4 devices in total). - There are two parking spots, but you have to clean the second spot during winter time. I don't know why they clean only one spot, but be prepare to spend 20+ minutes on this when you arrive. - Location isn't so good. You spend only 5-8 minutes to ski resort, but you can easily spend 55 minutes returning back (you need to take a u-turn in 2 miles with havy traffic). - Cleanliness isn't a strong side of the house, all lamps were covered by spider's web, the soap dispenser contained a rust inside. All kithen stuff is quite dirty. - There are many wild dogs (or maybe neighbor's dogs) walking alone without leash.
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Palisades Tahoe (Olympic Valley)?
The average price for a rental in Palisades Tahoe (Olympic Valley) is $281 per night. This rental is $62 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at River Cottage at Olympic Valley. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is River Cottage at Olympic Valley pet friendly?
Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at River Cottage at Olympic Valley?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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