Beautiful cottages On the lake front street of homewood Beautiful location Inside was fabulous , up to date With all directives for a delightful stay read more

If you're expecting what is posted on their website, you will be disappointed. We were a bit concerned upon our arrival as the place looked deserted. No host present at any time during our stay and no other guests (not counting the man who came and went at odd hours). The cottage could use some upkeep and a good cleaning...multiple lights burnt out, shower glass was extremely dirty, one wash cloth for two guests, soap dispensers all empty. One bedroom TV didn't work, dishwasher was hard to open due the bottom cabinet trim being out of place. On the second day I notified the management company that a bear had been through the property leaving debris scattered throughout. The reply was I'll come by tomorrow and clean it up. The debris was still there when we left two days later. On the second night we noticed a man arrive late and go into a cottage, he left early the next day. He arrived again around 11pm on the third night, blasting an air horn outside our bedroom window in an attempt to scare the bears (Mom and cub) away from his car. Again, I called the management company who stated no staff or guests other than us were present. No concern on their part, "What do you want me to do?". I got a lecture on bears even though I shared that I had owned a home in Tahoma for many years, I am very familiar with bear behavior. And although my car was damaged by the bears, the bears weren't the issue. I received a survey several days after returning home and recounted our experience and disappointment in what should have been a very pleasant stay. At the end of the survey I was prompted to request a call regarding my experience, responding yes. Never heard from anyone. read more

BEWARE! We booked a room in July for a get-away in September. They immediately charged our credit card for the deposit. Fair enough. We then cancelled in plenty of time for a return of our deposit. They said that they could not refund our card but would send us a check. Several weeks went by and no check. We called and were told a check would go out that day (Sept 10). Still no check. We called yesterday (Sept 30) and were told that they would look into it and call me back. Still no call. I just now called and the answering machine picked up but I could not leave a message because the mailbox was full. Incompetence or something more sinister. I have no way of knowing and they seem to be unable or unwilling to even answer my question. read more

I've been there 6years ago, and this hidden gem has become less interesting and warm than before. Never saw anybody at the reception. There are only few people who handle cleaning, lighting firepit etc. When I've asked one of them how to check in, he was (probably) in a bad day but was very agressive to us. We felt instantly not welcome and it was a very bad beginning for our holidays. Lake Tahoe is still magical tho. read more

We spend 5 days here over holiday weekend 2018 Woodpecker - Two Bedroom Located just above the fire pit Pro Reasonably priced beautiful Modern decor look band new condition Bedroom a king bed nice size Tv in each room Fully equipped kitchen including Myers cleaning supplies & extra towels large washers dryer with tide pods Tv and dvd easy to control Clear direction to EVERYTHING written on notes around the cottage Bathroom was heated and beautiful powerful shower Very close to squaw valley village 45 min from Heavenly Small porch with sitting area Min blinds for sun or shade Quite a good distance from neighbors but still in shouting distance lol website pictures are very accurate We had a wonderful experience here at Cedar Cottages . We were two couples. Celebrating an anniversary. We didn't come to ski . We did have snow so the parking lot does get icy . They lit the fire pit each evening we roasted marshmallows. We used the kitchen for breakfast & dinner which came with basic seasoning ice maker in freezer ! The bed are platform style. Have king beds cut the room size but nice to relax and watch a football game Con: the bed could have been softer but I'm picky that way. We had a great stay we plan to return in the summer read more

This was our first time at Cedar Crest Cottages and hope to return again and again. They have such lovely grounds, super clean and well appointed rooms, great location and the friendliest service. If you are looking for somewhere that will allow you to unwind in the prettiest of settings , Cedar Crest is the place to go. Wish I was there now :) read more

Another solid 5 star review! I'm not gonna state the obvious things u can find online but here are some extra nice things i noticed staying here. 1. Owner personal hand written thank u card 2. Soap dispensers are on the walls so you get more counter space 3. The house is warm no matter how freezing ass cold it is outside but yet u don't feel the vent. I don't know how it works and where the heat comes from but its comfortable and feels better than my house 4. Theres snow everywhere so u dont need to go anywhere to play snow 5. Good free coffee but no sugar or cream provided so bring you own! No tea either 6. Very close to sno-park which is a free open space for kids to sled. We had no idea where to pay for the $5 parking so luckily we didnt get caught for not paying 7. Ok this one u already know from their website but i must say anyway, the place is so beautiful! The decor is epic, especially the stair handrail (omg), and the appliances are all modern (ie. Cabinet door fridge). I dont know if id stay here again only because i wanna check out north or south tahoe instead next time but i highly recommend this place for families with kids! read more

This place is amazing. Even more beautiful than in the photos. The place was clean, the beds were comfy, the staff was really nice, and the location was fantastic. Kitchen was fully stocked, and the entire place looks recently remodeled and every detail is perfect. I would highly recommend staying here!! read more

We had an amazing time in Lake Tahoe staying in Osprey cottage. From the moment we arrived we felt welcomed. The accommodation was clean, comfortable, and well-appointed. Although one can't see the lake from the cottage (and that was made clear to us when we booked) the lake is a short walk right across the street. I would go back in a heartbeat and recommend this to anyone. Great value, lovely location and a terrific experience. read more

Absolute best time spent in North Lake Tahoe. Exceptional grounds/property. Everything we needed was available in the rental home!...dishwasher, utencils and plates etc..provided. Great experience with all the snow, thanks to Mother Nature...hope to come back Would highly reccommend as a wonderful place to take family/loved ones/friends or even just to get away on your own. Hostess was wonderful!!!... Only downside was leaving...but again, hope to be back. read more

Cedar Crest Cottages - Amazing - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Homewood, California

Returned for the 3rd year and Cedar Crest Cottages and Staff did not disappoint. We had a three bedroom and a two bedroom cottage. There is so much privacy because of the design. Everything is always in order. The staff is friendly, but have to say that Chris is exceptional! He handled a multi-reservation on a busy weekend in August, with ease, local suggestions, and fabulous hospitality. We love the Wine and S'mores around the campfire on the weekend! Location is close to stores and marinas. Love the Swiss Restaurant nearby, but the cottages are fabulous for cooking and eating in for every meal! BBQ area is clean and accessible. Parking is adequate. We had adults and one toddler. Plenty of room for the Nuna crib! It was a magical weekend! See you soon :) read more

Our first time here and a wonderful stay. Our host Chris was professional, friendly and gracious. Our room was beautifully appointed. And the location on the West Shore can't be beat! We highly recommend you book a stay. read more

what i can say...speechless...just like home. so clean, organized, they have everything u need, so detail, nice and clean Household appliances, modern and natural interior finish. kids love stay here. and nice restaurant near here, 5mins walk to lake. staffs so friendly. it's really glad to chose here for Christmas holidays. hope we could back for summer. read more

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This place is really good, well decorated and modern. Lot of things are well thought of and brings smile on your face. I liked the way help labels are written all over the place, they grab your attention only when you need them. Only down side in "sparrow" is, it has relatively small living room space for a 3BR size. Except that, we enjoyed our stay here. read more

I cannot say enough good thing about this place. We stayed here for Thanksgiving and it was amazing. We had a very relaxing stay and everyone working here is so polite and welcoming. We paid a deposit in order to have our two little fur baby's with us and they had a great time too. The place provides everything you need to have meals prepared and there's a grocery store 15min away. I highly recommend this place. Will definitely be returning in the summer. read more

We stayed at the cottages on a whim and so happy we did! Everything was detailed to the "T", it was the perfect way to end our first family Tahoe trip. One of my favorite parts of staying there was that they provided a crib for my babies to sleep in! Our family can't wait to stay there again and now it will be a tradition. Ps. Don't forget to purchase the cute owl cup and a adorable bird prints as a keepsake, I love mine! read more

My wife found this gem 4 years ago. We have made it an annual destination ever since. Every cottage is set up to meet your expectations. The attention to detail is phenomenal. We book our reservations the day that we leave because we have never found a place that welcomes us like family. Thank you Blythe. read more

Probably worst place I have ever stayed at service was horrible and they gave away my room and still charged me please just think once or twice about staying here read more

We had a wonderful stay here last weekend at the "Owl". The 4BR was perfect for us - a group of friends up here for a wedding. We loved how comfortable the place was and every detail was thought of - including labels on all the towels (black for removing make up, white for showering, and separate towels to clear your feet!). We spent a lot of time in the living room all hanging out and enjoying the place. The bedrooms were all very cozy. Blythe greeted us upon arrival and was easy to reach when we had questions. Cedar Crest is located perfectly in the middle of the "west shore" and was close to everywhere we wanted to go. I will definitely be back! read more

This review is WAY overdue, but better late than never :) Cedar Crest Cottages will forever be special to us, as my (now) husband proposed to me there by the fire pit on a cozy December night. The cottage we stayed in was absolutely gorgeous. The floors were heated, the furniture was stylish, and overall the place was spotless! The hostess was so friendly and accomodating. She greeted us with a warm welcome, and even helped us clean the snow from our car. We are hoping to go back and celebrate our anniversary there each year now that we are married :) Thank you Cedar Crest Cottages crew for making our stay so special to us. We will forever hold this place close to our heart! read more

Look no further. This is the best place to stay on the lake. We had a one bedroom cabin but it was so spacious you definitely could have had a family of four stay here. The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, stove, etc. The bedroom was extremely spacious and we also had a powder room in addition to the main bathroom. Our cabin felt like a cabin with all the modern conveniences and was decorated very nicely. The bed was extremely comfortable and there was even a television in the bedroom (although we never turned it on). The staff are very nice and welcoming. We could not have asked for better accommodations. We will definitely return. read more

My family stayed at Cedar Crest Cottages for the first time over the July 4th holiday weekend. We loved it. The complex was built only a few years ago. Everything is new and clean. Nice quality furnishings in the residences. Beautifully landscaped grounds. My husband and I really enjoyed the communal fire pit area and bbq. The only thing I had wished for was more open space for my son to run around and play. Cedar Crest doesn't have much green space but luckily the shared private beach is nearby; walking distance less than 5 minutes. The cottages are owned and operated by a local Tahoe family. The on-site host is friendly and professional. The location of the cottages is also great. Eagle Rock is a few minutes drive north. Tahoe City is another 10 minutes north. Emerald Bay is about 25 minutes south. We had never stayed in Homewood before. We really enjoyed the location and low key vibe. read more

My wife and I loved Cedar Crest Cottages! They have 8 newly renovated cottages ranging from 1 bedroom to 3 bedrooms and they are all modern in design and feels homey as well. Upon arriving, we were greeted in the parking lot and given a tour through our cottage. In fact, the friendly staff showed us the 3 bedroom cottages when we asked about them. Note that each cottage featured a full kitchen with a full sized fridge, induction stove top, oven, microwave, dish washer, garbage disposal, pots, pans, plates, silver ware, aluminum foil, and pretty much everything you need to cook. There was also in-cottage washer and dryer for anyone who loves outdoor activities or have kids. The bedding in the bedrooms were of great quality as well. Last but not least, free wifi and bluetooth sound system rounded out the cottage features. The location of Cedar Crest Cottages was also great for us. It was situated away from the hustle and bustle of tourists but still conveniently close to Tahoe City, Squaw Valley, and Emerald Bay which offers a variety of different activities in the summer as well as winter. We would definitely recommend anyone looking for a getaway in Lake Tahoe to check out Cedar Crest Cottages! read more

We loved our stay at Cedar Crest Cottages. We where there for a wedding and family and friends booked most of the cottages. It was fun to be together and we still had lots of privacy. The accommodations were stylish, efficient and comfortable. Our hosts were terrific- really friendly and helpful. We'd recommend them to anybody/everybody and hope to be back! read more

We booked Cedar Crest for a company retreat of 15 people. I cannot say enough good things about our stay! From the very beginning, the Cedar Crest Hosts were so accommodating and helpful. When we arrived they met us with a smile, helped us to our cottages and even took the time to do a brief tour/cover the basics. They were very thorough so we weren't left with any questions. The cottages were lovely and you can tell that when they renovated them, they really paid attention to detail. They did a great job capturing the rustic Tahoe setting while keeping it modern/updated inside. The fire pit was great for post meeting decompression and socializing. So great for our retreat! Every person on our retreat said that they will definitely be back with their families and we will definitely book again for future company outings! read more

Absolutely wonderful stay - wish we could have stayed longer, but we will be back! Attention to detail in the rooms and grounds, as well as from the host (Blythe), was superb. Cedar Crest Cottages is exactly how it looks in the photos :) read more

This is our second visit to Cedar Crest Cottages and we would be hard pressed to stay anywhere else on the West Shore. The hosts on site are extremely helpful and accommodating. The beautiful campfire available each night is a wonderful way to wind down the evening and is great for the kids' s'mores needs. My husband, a general contractor, is super impressed with the level of craftsmanship and detail applied to the cottages. The cottages are beautiful, inside and out, clean and relaxing. They've thought of everything and we truly enjoy our time when staying there. Only thing I would suggest is to have firmer pillows available. Not everyone loves the down option! :) read more

We stayed in Cottage 5 "Mallard" and it was WONDERFUL. We spent two nights there. Blithe was so helpful and kind. The view was great. It's close to walking trails (right outside the entrance) and Tahoe is wonderful. Five stars all the way - clean, beautiful, and so easy to book through. Will definitely be back!! read more

We stayed in Cottage 2 for three nights and had the best experience. Our reaction during our stay was, "they really thought of everything!" Our kitchen was well-stocked, they had a pack n play and high chair for our toddler, and the curtains made the rooms very dark for sleeping and naptime. Our son also loved exploring the cottages and finding all the owls. He still babbles about those owls days later. We also loved walking to Eagle Rock for a family hike, throwing rocks in the lake across the street, picking up ice cream from Obexer's, and running on the bike path. We will be back for sure! read more

My husband and I took a trip to Tahoe and stayed at Cedar Crest Cottages. Upon arriving we realized we were going to be early so I gave CCC a call to see if we could check in early and they were able to accommodate us. When we arrived we were met by Christopher who was very friendly, he checked us in, took us to our cottage, gave us a tour and was on his way. We stayed in the chickadee. The cottage was very clean, well laid out and very spacious for 2. They have a reference book in the cottage for places to eat and we to advantage of that. All the places listed in the book, that we tried were fantastic. The grounds are beautiful, lush, quiet and we enjoyed wine by the fire pit in the evenings. The bed was not comfortable at all. I would recommend a mattress enhancer. The access to the lake is an easement and is very small. It also had other people's kayaks and water toys around so there is not anywhere to layout. There is a beach about a mile down the road that is a lot better if you want to enjoy the lake. We had a great time staying at Cedar Crest Cottages and can not wait to return. read more

We thought it would be fun to celebrate our 25th anniversary in Tahoe. I found the cottages online, they looked great and we booked a two bedroom. Interestingly, we came up from the Bay Area on Friday the 13th, which had clear roads and skies. Our cottage was immaculately clean and had everything you could ever want. Knowing that snow was heading our way, we shopped at the local General Store and bought some food, etc. Saturday morning we woke up to about a foot of snow. The staff was out early shoveling the parking lot and sidewalks around the cottages. It was great to watch all of that snow fall from our cottage, it was really beautiful. On Sunday morning, there were snow advisories, etc. We planned to leave early and get out while there was a short break in the falling snow. It was 7:15 a.m. and the parking lot was being plowed, it looked like two feet of snow fell overnight! Shortly after we heard someone shoveling our sidewalk, he offered to dig out our car since it was buried up to the top of the tires! As he started digging out the car a couple more staff members came out and helped too. It was just a few minutes later and we could head out on the road. We are very grateful for all of their help and guidance on snow advisories and advice on taking 80 or 50 home. The entire experience was easy, fun and a great memory for our anniversary. We won't wait another 25 years before staying here again. The staff could not be more helpful, the cottages are super clean and Cedar Crest Cottages make for a wonderful escape to Tahoe. Thank you for making our anniversary so memorable. read more

I had a great stay here! The cottages were very clean, comfortable and spacious. Our hosts were as nice and accommodating as can be. Overall, it was a very memorable stay. Would definitely recommend! read more

We rented out the cottages for our daughter's wedding weekend. We absolutely loved everything about the cottages. The cottages are new and extremely clean. The staff could not have been any more accommodating. Every request made was granted with a smile. The kitchen is well equipped and the linens were delightful. The firepit was a big hit! I would definitely recommend Cedar Crest Cottages! Thank you, for providing wonderful accommodations for this very special weekend! read more

I was traveling for 6 hours and then finally arrived to Cedar Crest Cottages. I was greeted by Chrstopher and saying welcome to cedar Crest and gave me a glass of wine. The rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable. This is my new go to for Tahoe. Thank you. read more

This was my second stay at Cedar Crest and it will not be my last. Can't imagine coming to the area and not staying here. We had a 2 bedroom cottage and the kitchen/dining area was spacious enough to host a dinner party one night for my daughter and her local friends. Everything was wonderful!!! read more

Wonderful place for a family vacation to the lake or to the slopes. Very convenient to Homewood, Squaw, Northstar etc. Our cottage was very beautiful and relaxing & had all of the amenities you would ever need. After many trips to Tahoe over the past 10 years, this is the Best place we have stayed in Tahoe. We will be back. read more

We had a great stay here the hosts were wonderful and the cabin was excellent. Everything was of top quality in the cabin with excellent modern features such as smart tv and high speed wireless. The bedrooms were comfortable and quiet and with radiant heating. It was perfect for my family and I and I highly recommend it to anyone looking I stay in Tahoe. With quick easy access to homewood and Alpine Meadows & Squaw it's the perfect place for both couples and a family to stay. read more

Cedar Crest Cottages is an amazing place to stay on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. The hosts are amazing; the rooms are beautifully renovated and appointed; and the location could not be better. The hosts took the time to also prepare a Guestbook that contains every piece of information you could hope for when visiting a new place. There are hiking recommendations, restaurant recommendations, information on every possible activity you could want to do in the Lake Tahoe area, and so on. My boyfriend and I stayed in the Chickadee cottage (Cottage 2) and will definitely be returning for another stay. I cannot recommend this place enough - the only reason I hesitate is that I don't want it to be too difficult to get a reservation in the future!! ;P read more

I hesitate to say how awesome this place is, because the word will get out and it'll be hard to book our return stay. From top to bottom, every detail is well thought out, clean, modern, welcoming. The location is convenient to ski resorts, snowshoeing trailheads, and directly across the street from the lake. We stayed in a 2 bedroom cottage and were impressed with how spacious it was. Blythe was incredibly welcoming and made our stay absolutely great. The listing photos are 100% accurate. It is really that nice. read more

This place is clearly a cut above the rest. No detail spared by the host. Exceeded all of our expectations. We will be back. Thanks Blythe -you welcomed us with a smile and warmth not common nowadays! read more

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