Queen's Cottage

A.L. - Sonoma County, CA
02/11/2021

We had a very nice stay at Queen's Cottage. My favorite parts were the location, kitchen, the very nice fireplace, and the comfort of the bed. A few comments that make this a 4-star review instead of a 5-star review. First, the place is small and a little cumbersome to navigate. It may work for a family of 4, but that's the maximum I would recommend for a place this size. The bathroom, while it has 2 sinks, is not really suitable for 2 people to use at once. It is very narrow once you get inside and you can't really squeeze one person past another. The shower curtain had a moderately strong mildew smell and was discolored. The vanity was nice and had plenty of room. The living room was laid out well and we made occasional use of the TV over the 4 days we were there. The onsite wifi was about 10x slower than LTE, so we ended up just using cell data to stream videos and entertain ourselves. The gas fireplace was AWESOME and made the room nice and cozy while in use. The dinette table is very short in comparison to the chairs, so both of us kept hitting our knees when trying to eat at the table. The kitchen was very well stocked though it would have been nice to have saran wrap or foil for our leftovers and toaster oven use. Plenty of cutlery, plates, and glasses. Upstairs, the bedrooms are a bit quirky since they have low and slanted ceilings. The bedroom with the 1 queen bed shakes when you walk in the room. The other bedroom didn't have this issue. We enjoyed using the included space heater to supplement the wall heater downstairs. Speaking of stairs, the stairs are quite shallow and steep; you need to exercise extreme caution when going down the stairs as it's easy to fall. The Carbon Monoxide detector at the top of the stairs had batteries labeled 11/2019, meaning they were well out of date. We texted Lake Tahoe Accommodations to let them know about this. Testing the unit made an audible sound, but it was quieter than I would have expected. For a place with numerous gas appliances (stove, fireplace, wall heater, and water heater), you really need more than 1 well-functioning CO detector. The backyard was nice and has a bunch of relatively fresh snow when we visited. There were multiple droppings from either wild animals and/or prior guests, so... watch your step. There were definitely some raccoon prints in the snow, so just be aware that wild animals are very much a part of the neighborhood and environment when you're in the mountains and use caution. The parking situation was great, but we only had 1 car so it wasn't a big concern. I'd love it if more rentals offered an outdoor electrical outlet so you can charge your car overnight if you're driving an EV. Overall, we loved the location with its walkable and quiet neighborhood. People around us were all very friendly and approachable. It's only a few blocks to the lake, which has excellent views all day, especially with fresh snow in the mountains. I do recommend this location, but just know that it *is* quirky and a little expensive for what you get.

Comment from Jimmie Morris

Business Owner

A.L.

Thanks for your detailed feedback.  We'll take 4 stars!  CO2 and smoke detector batteries are changed out annually when we preform the fall deep clean.  We will certainly check our battery supply in our maintenance department to make sure our batteries are not expired.  I will also put in an order to change out the shower curtain.  We do have several properties that have Tesla/EV charging ports.  Please call our office and they can help you select the right one for your family. Hope to see you again soon!

Lia - Napa, CA
09/30/2020

Queen's Cottage was the perfect stay for us for our fall break getaway! It's a cozy cabin and it's in a great location. We walked to the beach, hiking trails, and even when we wanted to grab a bite to eat. They have plenty of DVDs and board games, which we enjoyed during our stay. The yard is a good size for the dog to play fetch, which she loved! If you stay here: head's up the staircase leading the to bedrooms are very steep and the ceilings are low in the bedrooms. Also, the plumbing in the bathroom is old. They have signs that say that, but it took 20+ minutes for the shower to drain. Also, the streets are not well lit and no sidewalks if you choose to go out and walk back like we did. So, be careful when it's dark! Also, there is hardly any storage (no closest space) which was fine for us, but it would have been a different experience for us during the winter months or a longer stay. All in all, we would definitely stay here again. It was perfect for 3 nights.

Iluka Enright - San Francisco, CA
07/15/2020

This cabin was perfect! Walkable distance to the lake and the large fenced backyard was much appreciated for the dogs. It felt great in the summer but I feel like it would be at its peak in the winter as it had a very cozy feel to it, Large enough for the 3 of us and very nice and updated kitchen and bathroom. Would recommend.

Jessica Mahoney - Lemoore, CA
02/20/2020

The house was too cute! Great updates! Well-equipped kitchen, plenty of towels, lots of room in the fenced backyard. It felt like a quaint cottage and was in a great location. We would definitely stay again. Also, Lake Tahoe Accomodations was welcoming and both check in and out were super easy.

Patricia - San Jose, CA
02/05/2020

Place is cozy, quiet neighborhood, walking distance to lake and super clean. Will come back!

Holly C. - San Francisco, CA
10/31/2019

Charming Tahoe cabin in a great neighborhood. The cabin was perfect - we decided at the last minute to get away and we were lucky to find this fantastic cabin. It was exactly as described and was clean and well maintained. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a place to stay in Tahoe. The check in/out process was equally great, everyone was very helpful at the office and we even received a welcome bottle of wine! We definitely plan on returning to Tahoe soon and hope the cabin is available!!! Thanks - Holly and Jim

Peter - New York, NY
06/22/2019

We just spent three nights at this adorable two bedroom cape. It was perfect for our family of four. Great location walking distance from the lake. Fenced in backyard so perfect for those with a pet. Extremely clean with a brand new kitchen. Check-in was quick and easy. Would definitely stay here again.

Tristan - San Jose, CA
02/24/2019

Very nice place to be in. Small, but very cozy and perfect for my family trip!

Snowplay Weekend - Half Moon Bay, CA
02/03/2019

We loved this place. It was so quiet and clean. We really enjoyed the cozy cabin feel. The kitchen had everything we needed for a weekend away in the snow. Management very friendly and helpful. We hope to be here again next year!

Harrison Richardson - Manteca, CA
07/18/2018

The home was very lovely, updated and had the perfect location. Walks and bike rides are a must. See you next year!