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Cottonwood Cottage

4.9 (43 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Blood Orange Lemonade - perfect for a summer afternoon =D
Lynda B.

On Sunday Funday or a weekend leisurely drive through the picturesque town of Genoa be sure to make your way into the Cottonwood Cottage, you will NOT be disappointed. Grab one of their signature cocktails to sip on, preferably the Blood Orange Lemonade to then sit out in the beautifully landscaped outdoor area to relax or challenge your friends and family to one of their backyard games like Cornhole or Bocce Ball to build up an appetite. On this particular day, our appetites were already pre-backyard game ready to dive into the menu and we realized that we would definitely be coming back to try other options that caught our eye. We ordered the T-O-TChos that are tater tots smothered with melted cheese then topped with house-made chili, green & red onion, and sour cream - TOO DIE FOR!! Then we went for the Tri-tip Swiss Sliders on Hawaiian sweet rolls and let's just put it out there I am not a big tri-tip person because the meat is a hit or miss for me. But folks the meat was cooked to PERFECTION, topped with sautéed mushrooms & onions plus a dollop of horseradish - yeppers folks OMTASTY!! Plus a side of coleslaw that let me say, it was EXCELLENT!! with just a hint of jalapeno - yummilicious!! Looking forward to making our way down the menu with our first stop at the Genoa Peak Nachos and Cottage Burgers - (insert my awkward giggle LOL) As we finished our relaxing day here, we found ourselves gazing out at the backdrop of the mountainous views, the pine trees, along with the beautiful flowers inside the gorgeous outdoor setting all around us. Feeling like we were at a backyard BBQ of a dear friend or family members enjoying the peacefulness of the day - ahhhmazing and serene. Added bonus of Cottonwood Cottage that made this day complete, the personal, friendly service from the hosts aka owners to pull everything all together with refreshing libations, tasty, yep satisfying food to the beauty of this venue. - yeppers PERFECT DAY! Thank you for our relaxing Sunday Funday! See you soon, Cottonwood Cottage, I'm thinking on the Bike's (MC) for Bocce Ball with Bloody Mary's and Cottage Burgers for my next visit - the BBBB day for short (slight giggle lol)

Such a perfect place for our wedding! Cottonwood Cottage has a cozy, rustic beauty. The setting, itself, is fabulous: warm and welcoming rustic ambience that is a beautifully restored sampling of history. We loved the comfortable beauty of the place... it felt like being at home, yet with an artist's touch to make the season pop (we got married between Christmas and New Years). This was the perfect place to stand before our families and say our vows. April does an incredible job with this venue and bringing together all of the little details to make your day perfect. She was absolutely incredible. Everything was taken care of and flowed. I was in another world, thinking of getting married, but nothing went wrong because April kept everything moving in perfect rhythm without even seeming to make an effort. She even took care of the flowers and the food. After showing April the pictures of the floral arrangements that I liked for my bouquet when I met with her prior to the wedding, she produced a bouquet more beautiful than any of the ones that I had picked out. She has an incredible knack of creating effortless, natural beauty. She even organized and prepared all of the food for our family dinner after the ceremony. No bad wedding food, here! It was unbelievably delicious. Thank you, April, for making our day incredible, perfect, and unforgettable. We are grateful to you in every way!

Entrance to Cottonwood Cafe.
Karen B.

What a find! We were on our way from Reno, NV airport to our place in South Tahoe, & found this exceptional cafe on Yelp. It was everything we could have hoped for and more: the food was all very fresh and well prepared, the drinks were delicious and refreshing (try the lemonade w grenadine & vodka!). The owners served us, and we sat outside in the beautifully landscaped private garden (the fence was built to keep deer out of the flowers, but gives patrons privacy), which is set against the beautiful backdrop of the snow capped mountains. I was very impressed with what these two owners have achieved. Friends & family who come up to Tahoe are all going to hear about Cottonwood Cottage, & we'll plan an extended-family lunch here very soon!!

PECAN BUTTERSCOTCH PIE, EVERY BITE WAS SCRUMPTIOUS!
Kay M.

Superior customer service! We were staying at the David Walley's Resort and was informed of the little town of Genoa, so we went to check out a spot for dinner and stumbled across this newly opened business. Everything we ate and drank was DELICIOUS! This is a husband and wife owned business of less than 3 months, and they've done a fantastic job with the decor and menu. I highly recommend this establishment and hope to see them in business for a very long time.

Jack H.

Opening day for this little gem in Genoa. They are also a wedding venue with a gorgeous backyard area. The food was good and once they work out the kinks the service will be amazing. Everyone is friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend this as a stop for lunch or dinner.

We booked Cottonwood Cottage a year in advance for our daughter's wedding. Loved working with April and Brent on the details. They are both very experienced in large event planning. The venue itself is, well, fun! After the wedding ceremony the area returns to the large, what I called, "outdoor great-room" concept complete with two boccie courts, horseshoe pits, and corn hole. There are plenty of board games and activities for children too. The eating area is adjacent to the game area making it easy for everyone to feel included. The food was plentiful and great. It is one of two things which must be provided by Cottonwood. The other is alcohol. You may use outside vendors for flowers, cake, DJ, extra decor, photography, etc. We used their recommended DJ (McLain's) and cake baker (Simply Cakes). Both were great. April owns Candlelight & Roses, which did a beautiful job on the flowers. April also coordinates all the vendors. We cannot thank April, Brent and staff for the care and attention that made this special day so wonderful. Also, if you just want to have fun at Cottonwood, check their calendar for intermittent dates that they are open as a restaurant to the public.

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I went here for a Wedding and it was very pretty Staff was amazing!! The food was out of the world good! We will be back!

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Beautiful Wedding for my son and his stunning bride! Thank you!

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So happy to see the transformation of this location. Great food and a wonderful venue for special events

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Great food & not run of the mill. Unique environment. Friendly staff. Couldn't have asked for more.

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Great food, excellent service, and a highly enjoyable atmosphere. Thanks Cottonwood for a memorable evening for a couple on our honeymoon.

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“Brent made it so easy with his all inclusive package that half the time, I forgot we were planning a wedding!”

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