Doc’s Cottages

This place is so great!
My wife and I went to South Lake Tahoe for our 1 year anniversary, since that’s where we also got married. I wanted a place where I could cook for my wife the whole weekend and we found Docs Cottages.
We checked in and the lady at the check in counter literally walked us to our room and showed us around. She made sure all was in working order for us to use for the weekend.
The concierge guy at the Cottages was amazing. Originally, we didn’t have much planned, but after the concierge gentleman called us over, we went to shows and did a two hour tour on the lake! The tour was free!!! Only catch was that we had to watch a presentation for 90 minutes regarding purchasing time shares at a resort in Tahoe. Yes, you can say no. For our time, they gave us the lake tour. Couldn’t miss out on that! Didn’t spend a dime unless you want to purchase things on the large paddle boat
Overall, I’d rate this place an A. We had a great weekend and it’s in our bucket of memories!

Best hidden secret in South Lake Tahoe EVER! Close to the Casino’s, dog friendly, individual cottages, next to the concert venue, access to private beach and inexpensive — yep you can’t beat this!
Clean, cozy, and perfect size with a kitchenette — we were elated with our accommodations and the owners are just the most amazing couple EVER!
We will definitely be back, thank you for a wonderful getaway!

After a terrible experience at Basecamp across the street (you can read my saga over on their Unilocal page) we booked a room here so we could have a more quaint Tahoe experience. The owners were very friendly and chatty (possibly a con if you don’t like chatty– but they were sweet) and they showed us all the cabins with two beds so we could pick our favorite. We chose one, moved our stuff in and had a lovely time.
The cabins are basic in their décor, but there are full kitchens in every cabin with a stove, pots and pans, silverware, and everything you need. Plus there is a fire pit you can use out front which we did for making s’mores. It’s not the fanciest place, but I liked it in its rough-​around-​the-​edges sorta way. It was rustic and charming.
All-​in-​all we had a lovely time. I don’t see going back to South Lake Tahoe anytime soon, but if I did I would consider staying here again.

My mother, sister and I planned a long weekend in Reno including an overnight stay in Lake Tahoe. My sister offered to pick up the room in Lake Tahoe and decided on Doc’s. The morning prior to our arrival a winter travel warning was issued for Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area until 10 pm the following night (up to 2 feet of snow). Being the driver of a very small rental car I was uncomfortable transporting my family to Lake Tahoe and suggested that we should stay in Reno. I called Doc’s hoping that they would work us and not charge my sister for the room. They were less the 50% occupied, we were giving them a 36 hour notice and a winter weather warning was in effect for the following 2 days. I was told to call back. My sister made the call and she was informed that they were going to charge us the full rate of the room ($ 99) regardless of the circumstances. My sister politely accepted their response. Knowing her, she did not want me to feel bad for not wanting to make the drive.
The following evening we talked to people who had just drove from Lake Tahoe to Reno and the roads were in fact very icy and multiple accidents had occured along the way. It felt so wrong to me that I sent Doc’s an email asking them to reconsider and refund my sister all things considered. When I didn’t hear back from them I sent another email the following day expressing my disappointment in lack of response, unwilling to work with us then gave them a fair warning that I would post our experience on sites like this one. I do not like to write negative reviews, rarely do and I feel that it is important to let the establishment know in advance and respond. When I didn’t hear back again I sent a 3^rd email politely asking them to confirm that my emails were received. After several days without a response I called them assuming that they had not received my emails. I spoke with Angie, the owner/​manager, and her response was shocking to say the least. I asked if my emails were receive and her reply was «Yes and I was too embarrassed to reply and you did not deserve one». She then went onto say «Accidents, bad roads and bad weather happen everywhere and we cannot be responsible for that». When I tried to explain that I called out of courtesy before I made any on-​line reviews she said «Go ahead and I will come after you». It was a 5 minute conversation, I never raised my voice, said very little and then was hung up on.
I have stuck with the facts despite the emotions that I felt along the way. I can honestly say that Doc’s provided me with the worst all around customer service experience that I have ever encountered in my lifetime. They have a very strict 5 day cancellation policy and based on my experience they will not work with you regardless of the circumstances and will be rude to you while enforcing it.

We go to tahoe alot and have stayed at many diffrent places we tried docs this past weekend and loved it! We will be staying there again. Suoer convenient and you get to park your car there.

From the time we checked in to check out, I would easily have given 4.5 stars on this little gem. We had a studio cabin with a nice size bathroom w/​hair dryer. The room was more «homey» than luxurious, but spacious enough, private, cozy and rustic with great amenities. Several windows offer a lot of great natural light and fresh air, and we loved not sharing common walls with anyone. Ours was very clean and smelled nice — fresh, without any mustiness or heavy cleaning product odor. There’s a full kitchenette with stove, oven, microwave, small fridge with freezer, toaster, coffee maker, sink with dish rag /​towel, cooking utensils, pots & pans and dishes, flatware and glasses. The queen bed was comfortable w/​basic bedding and there was a small faux fireplace/​heater unit that was a nice addition. Parking is right in front of the cabin and we fit well with a minivan (larger SUVs may be challenged). There is some street activity noise during the day & into the evening, but as it gets later, it quiets down. We felt very safe and slept well.
The reasons at that point I wouldn’t have gone 5 stars are very minor: lack of toiletries. Only two small bars of basic soap — no shampoo, conditioner or lotion. I usually travel with my own anyway, and they’re not obligated to provide those, it’s just nice to have if you don’t bring any. Also, there isn’t an iron/​board in the room if needed, but I generally don’t use when leisure traveling. Overall everything about the room is just right, especially for the fair price.
The owners/​managers were very friendly and welcoming when we checked in, although it was a bit strange when the woman asked why we parked across the street (we didn’t see any parking in front of the office) then asked us if we had a dog… followed by a story of a man who parked across the street to sneak his dog in with out the fee. We didn’t think much of it at the time, but she was also curious why we were staying in town when we live less than 30 minutes away… to attend a Halloween event-​contest. They showed interest, and even offered us a couple small, stained but clean hand towels in case we needed more than what we brought.
While picking up the next morning, we noticed one of the «good» hand towels got a little costume makeup on it. I also noticed one of the bath towels had a little bit of mascara residue from when I showered and washed my face when we arrived. As usual, we picked up all trash and placed all dirty towels /​washcloths in a neat pile on the sink (including the dish rag). The room was just as tidy and clean as when we arrived with the exception of the unmade bed and towel pile. The man even came around 10am to ask how things went at the contest and see photos. Really sweet guy.
When my boyfriend went to check out, however, things turned really weird. Out of courtesy, he mentioned the hand towel to the woman, and she immediately followed him back to our cabin. I could hear her outside before she came in saying irritably, «why didn’t she use the towels I gave her last night»? — meaning the already soiled ones, which we had… we simply got some on the one hand towels when we picked up the wrong one to wipe our hands. She walked in and inspected all towels for damage, making a huge, dramatic deal over one of her «good» hand towels having something on it. These were not luxury towels, mind you. Better than the thin, scratchy Motel 6 type, but basic, white motel hand towels you can buy for $ 4 at Target. I respect that it’s their property and we certainly don’t have a habit of ruining things when we stay anywhere… but this wasn’t a huge mess, nor intentional. Plus, it’s all water based makeup that will likely come out with bleach (as hotels do with linens). Her entire demeanor flipped from the friendly woman who checked us in to Mommy Dearest-​like overnight. Not exaggerating. She policed the room, checking the bathtub, toilet and kitchen appliances. She commented on a small, faint smudge-​like spot on the bed sheet corner (which I’m not even sure came from us), then made a big deal that she couldn’t find the dish rag anywhere (it was in the pile of towels in her hand). She was very huffy and requested $ 10 to cover the towel, so we gave her $ 20 to buy all new towels if she wanted (far more than the two are worth) and left. We’re in our early 40s with kids (and he’s in law enforcement) and we both felt as if we were being chastised by our mother. So strange, especially over something so trivial and routine in the hospitality industry. We did notice that «DC» was written in black Sharpie on all linens, so they may have an ongoing linen issues, but I’ve never experienced anything like this… and I’ve traveled a lot.
It’s quite obvious that this couple takes pride in their property and hospitality, and I see why they have regular guests. Unfortunately, the way we were treated upon leaving will not see us returning… very disappointing as we really loved this place otherwise.

Nothing fancy, it was just was we needed.
Tucked in behind Harvey’s just a couple blocks off highway 50. The side street is nice and quiet. There eight cottages to choose from, I recommend checking them out on line there are great pictures and descriptions there. Booking was easy as well as checking in. The next morning the owner checked on us to see if we needed anything.
Cottage #4 was perfect for us. The studio kitchen had everything we needed. Cold cold frig, coffee maker and toaster. And a nice breakfast nook. The queen bed was large, comfy and clean. The bathroom also clean– just a tip, don’t flush the toilet if someone is in the shower– they would be happy. The towels are soft and huge. There was a nice big flat screen tv and cable. The electric fireplace was great– it added ambiance and took the chill off in the evening. It even had a remote control so you didn’t have to get out of bed.
The price for our weekend was just right. No hidden resort fees or parking charges. Its location is perfect– walking distance to everything in the area. I would definitely stay here again.

Great spot next to Stateline, the rooms are small but in good shape (at least ours was). Very chatty couple running the place, you could tell they put a lot of time in to them.
in the evening there was a lot of road noise and light from all three windows. Made for a rough night’s sleep.

My family has been coming here for years. We liked the convenient location and the privacy that you don’t get in a standard motel. We stayed at Doc’s this weekend after a few years of a break. It was a large party of us since it was our wedding so we had five cottages all together. They were very accommodating and friendly. They had remodeled all of the cabins and did a fantastic job. Highly impressed and will be staying there again!

We were pleasantly surprised by this gem of a place– it was super cozy & had the «home» feel to it. Angie & Lloyd were uniquely personable & very welcoming which was an indicator of how proud they are of their property. Our unit was clean & had all the essentials included. Location is conveniently close to both the casinos & the beach, each a few blocks away (free entrance pass included for the beach!) For those of you who are like my sweetheart & don’t stop working while on vacation their WIFI is fast & reliable.
The fact that they are pet friendly was what caught our attention, the comfort & fabulous experience is what will have us back there next year!

This was our first stay in Lake Tahoe and we were not sure where to go. My husband found a review for Doc’s Cottages, and it looked like the perfect fit for us. We arrived there on a Monday, and although we were over an hour early, they said our room was ready and let us check in ahead of time. The owner was super friendly, and gave us some good ideas on things to do in the area. We stayed in Cabin 2 which had its own little patio and bbq. The room was clean, and large enough for two adults to fit comfortably. I enjoyed that every little cottage was on it’s own, so we were not sharing any walls with our neighbors, and we felt like we had total privacy. We parked our truck and didn’t move it for two days. Doc’s was close to everything we wanted to do, so we just walked everywhere. We also got a pass to the beach that is right down the street and that got us onto the beach for free. We spent two nights at Doc’s and we plan to come back again the next time we are in Lake Tahoe.

I love Doc’s Cottages! These cottages are located behind Harvey’s Casino and is within Walking distance to Lakeside Beach. Angie and Llyod are very friendly and personable people. Once we were checked in, Angie escorted us to our cottage to show us a few things in the cottage, I thought this was a cute gesture. They take pride in this property and they do everything they can to make sure your comfortable. The cottage’s have a little kitchenette in them. They’re clean, quiet and pet friendly. The grounds are well kept too. I would recommend this place to any of my family and friends

Angie and the staff were very helpful, friendly and accommodating to me, my wife and our chihuahua/​papillon mix on our last ski trip. Their cabins appear to have been recently renovated and are extremely clean and affordable. Their location was central, with Harvey’s a minute walk and the Heavenly gondola no more than a ten minute walk. As a bonus the Starbucks inside Harvey’s is just inside the entrance near Doc’s. I would highly recommend Doc’s to anyone who wants more privacy than a hotel/​motel but would like to be near the action.
Thank you Doc’s for a great ski trip!

Nice, clean, pet friendly place. Great location walkable to casino and beach. It’s like staying in a cabin. One of my favorite places to stay.

Went to Tahoe for the first time ever and gotta say this place was just awesome to stay. The owners Lloyd and Angie were just awesome. They were extremely helpful and exceptionally friendly people. The cottage itself is like a neat little house with a small kitchenette, bedrooms and bathrooms. The location could not be more perfect as it was near Harvey’s, Harrahs and Mont Bleu all within walking distance. Plus lots of stores for shopping, restaurants and other spas were nearby as well. Definitely going to stay there next time I am at South Tahoe.

I wanted to stay in a cabin in the mountains and thought Doc’s would work. It did. It was not in the forest, but a short walk to Harvey’s where everyone else was staying.
We had to move mid stay, but that was ok. We had the smaller cottages, but have to say how clean the place is. that is #1 on my list of must haves.
The only thing I did not like is that I believe the owner takes the housekeepers tips! That is just wrong, and for that reason we will NEVER stay there again
.Please had your housekeeper her hard earned and much appreciated tip.

After driving by this place all of my life, we finally decided to stay here when we went to the Journey/​Steve Miller Band concert. And i have to say, the location is perfect, as we were just a short walk away from Harvey’s ampitheater.
We stayed in Cabin 5, which is set a little more off the street, so we weren’t really bothered by the people walking in the street. That said, I would check the concert schedule at Harvey’s if you go in the summer, because you WILL hear loud music if you visit on a concert night. But I have to admit, it was kind of fun listen to Journey practice in the afternoon. And yes, the concert-​goers can get a little loud walking back; but again if you attended the concert you will be one of them, and it won’t bother you.
As for the accommodations, I really enjoyed them. There was a small kitchen and I prefer to cook our own meals, so that worked out great for us. The cabin was remodeled over the years, but still had some of it’ old charm. The beds were comfortable and I slept like a log. There were also some chairs out on the front porch, so we could have a glass a wine before the concert.
The price is right too! And I much prefer this homey cabin than staying at a high-​rise casino hotel. I’m one of those folks who can visit Stateline and never step foot in a casino.
I will be back!

I stumbled across this place while web surfing from Trip Adviser. Since we live in Reno we can drive to Tahoe in an hour, so my kids & I drove up to check it out.
Came back and told the wifeski and she booked us a cottage for two nights.
This place was super clean with modern floors, counters, and a full kitchen.
Our cottage had two queens in two separate rooms. Big flat screens in each room and free wi-​fi. Our outdoor patio had table chairs, umbrella and it’s own BBQ. This place is also 50 feet from Harvey’s (if you must have Starbucks) and 100 yards to the beach. We also had some raccoon’s visit us on the patio. They are pet friendly, but our dog howls when you leave her alone, so we boarded her in Reno.

Quaint and cute. Great location walking distance to the Lake and to the casinos. We had a kitchenette, two queen size beds and tv s. the cottage had a full bath/​shower. With the updates the owners kept the knotty pine paneling. We enjoyed our stay.

Doc’s Cottages are extremely cute and the owners are super friendly. Their cottages are quaint, with mini kitchen that has a stove, mini fridge, microwave, dishes, etc. They have one and two bedroom cottages. The one bedroom is similar to a studio setup, and the two bedroom took what used to be the living room and added another bed.
I prefer to not stay in the casinos when I go to Tahoe, and this place is perfect. Approximately ten minutes to the beach, steps to Harvey’s (which makes for a great location at the end of the night), and it has windows that open! These little cottages were built in 1929, which means that they’ve been there long enough to have plenty of trees grow around and have lots of shade. The room was clean and the owners were always on site, and if you were outside, they would have a small conversation with you, making sure you were having a good time, everything was alright, and just see how you were doing, if you needed anything.
I can understand how some of the reviews weren’t the greatest, but you need to take into account that you are not paying top dollar, and there will be a few misses. However, to stay in a place that is so close to everything, quiet (minus a noisy neighbor if you have one), the ability to cook your own food, have fresh air, and sleep soundly is something that you really just can’t put a price on.
I enjoyed my stay here, and I will be staying here again in the future.