What a gem! This is going to be my spot for when we ski Kirkwood. Our room was very cute and clean and had windows that opened up to bright natural light every morning. I found the firm bed to be very comfortable for my back, and probably almost better here than at home. The room had nice touches throughout: wooden table and bench, large TV, and microwave. The most special touch about the inn is the baked goods, cereal, milk, coffee, yogurt, and water that are kept stocked in the office. Nothing beats a nice cup of hot coffee in the chilly morning as you prepare for your drive. Really appreciate that the inn is thoughtful and cares enough to prepare that for the guests! read more

I reserved through Orbitz, and despite multiple attempts to reach the property via email and phone, I was never able to reach them prior to my stay. This was concerning, so I was relieved to find they were actually open when I got there. Unfortunately, when I arrived home and the charge was finalized on my card, I found they overcharged me from the total I was provided in the Orbitz app. The room was ok aside from a solid spiderweb in a corner- and I did end up killing a large spider & some kind of beetle. The AC in the room I ended up with was not working, and although they had put a second fan in the room, it was just too hot. I ended up leaving a day early because it was so uncomfortable. I would not recommend or stay here again. read more

What a great little room! Super clean. Very nice owners that care about your stay. Will recommend to everyone traveling through this area.

I preface this review by saying 3 stars reflects issues that may not be important to some but were important to me. This motel is in amazing shape, the people were very nice, the beds and pillows really comfortable. The shower didn't have that screwy shower curtain but a door which is really nice. I WOULD STAY HERE AGAIN. I found the price reasonable. Totally cool fridges in the rooms with freezers. That out of the way, I found issues with the following: Wifi: For me, this is a big issue. I was traveling with my 15 year old son so his entire life, as is mine for work, is online. I understand that they have made a lot of changes and loads of improvements but the most important improvements you can make are those that the customer is most likely to touch the most. For instance, the towels.. Super nice and embroidered with "Woodfords Inn" on them and not cheap, crappy towels either. Great touch. I wish the same attention had been given to the wifi. I was in room #6, at best the wifi was extremely spotty to non-existent. Pro tip: the wifi works best the closer the room is to the office. TV: the tv ran off the internet so yeah... Dish is on the way but due to covid19, delayed. This goes back to the wifi issue. If you have great wifi, do you need dish? There may be an issue with great wifi but I know the Creekside Lodge in Markleeville does not have a wifi issue in my experience. It's in a more remote area. Pocket door: There is a pocket door between the living area and the bathroom. The one in room #6 when we stayed here did not close and I was told it was not functional on purpose. For a single person in the room, or any room, not an issue but for two, this is an issue. My son was exposed to an odoriferous experience he could've done without. Yes, of course, he could've left the room but should he have had to? So that's it. I want to emphasize, the issues I have may not be shared by everyone and, as I said, I would definitely stay here again. If they improve these issues, I can't imagine staying elsewhere when in the area. read more

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Cute inn in a good location but communication and cleanliness was an issue. We found a shoe that did not belong to us next to the bed. The shower interior had pink and black mold and the walls and ceiling had black mold- could not use it which was a bummer. Internet was spotty. I could see staying there if they improved cleanliness. read more

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Stayed here recently to ski kirkwood. The rooms have a rustic cabin-y aesthetic which is super charming but are recently renovated and super modern. Fridge and tv are great. Mattress was super comfy. Wifi was flawless. We were also on the second floor in the furthest corner room from the main office where the internet is so I would assume internet is good throughout the property. My gf works remote and was able to do zoom video calls with no issue. Location wise you're a 10 min drive from a great restaurant (stonefly) and bar (cutthroat) in nearby markleeville. And if you're skiing kirkwood the drive is unbeatable - took us about 25 mins each morning. Highly recommend: read more

This is a cozy little get away spot, conveniently located off the main road. The rooms were clean, quite, and fully equipped. The staff was helpful and friendly. They made sure that all of our needs were met and our questions answered. If you are in the area or passing through, give em' a shot~ You will not be disappointed! read more

Recently stayed at this charming hotel and we were wowed by the hospitality! We had to arrive late and Han was very kind and welcoming despite the late hour. The room was clean and quiet, with shutters that totally blocked the light and strong A/C that kept the room cool despite a viscous heat wave. It was truly the best night sleep I've had in ages! Then in the morning, we had a breakfast that was many times better than the usual free breakfast. They had Noosa yogurt!! Then as we were leaving, the proprietor offered us ziplock bags of ice to take with us on our hike. The kindness was so appreciated. We'll definitely be back! This place is a true gem. read more

Barry and September were delightful! They are very accommodating. The bed was very comfortable, room was clean and nice, and they had a ton of complimentary food items in the lobby. We will definitely come back! Judy and Dave read more

Rooms are great, super hospitality from Barry and September. Lots of snacks, good coffee and breakfast goodies. Going back for sure!

This is such a cute hotel/motel. The room and bathroom were maintained well and clean. Nothing was broken or needed fixing (except the sliding door to the bathroom but it was minor, just a little hard to slide). This place is 30 minutes from Kirkwood ski resort so it's pretty close. The WiFi was easy to connect to. The mattress and bed sheets were soft and cozy. They provided an extra fleece blanket and had an AC/heater unit so you make it as warm or as cool as you want. It was also quiet at night so I slept soundly. The owners really care about their guests as shown by all the little details, like using the Kleenex brand for tissues, super soft toilet paper, the wide variety of breakfast items and drinks, and the numerous wall hangers for clothes and towels. Will plan on staying here again for another ski/snowboard trip. read more

This was such a quaint, beautiful setting. The rooms are sweet and the beds are comfortable! The hospitality was awesome and there was an outdoor fire pit we truly enjoyed. Highly recommend it! read more

The Woodsford Inn is a gem in the Markleeville area. It is so close to Kirkwood and Grover Hot Springs. The rooms were very clean, and comfortable with new beds and brand new appliances. I highly recommend it! read more

Cute little inn with very sweet management! Needed a place to stay for a wedding in the area and this quaint little place made it easy for us. Made reservations online (super easy). Check-in was a breeze. Very friendly management. Wifi and smart TV's in the rooms (can log into your Netflix, Hulu, etc.). Very clean, monogrammed towels, toiletries, blow driers. A few breakfast options from 5-10am (granola bars, cereal, cookies) and hot coffee/tea in the morning. Thanks for a great, comfortable, safe place to lay our heads! read more

Beautiful Inn located on the outskirts of Markleeville and a perfect Basecamp for Tahoe! Definitely enjoyed my stay and will return. I highly recommend starting here it is a hidden gem!! New owners have completely revamped the place I'd give more if I could! Highly recommended! Ask for Alex! read more

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If there is negative star, I would give them negative. Service is poor. Wi-Fi spotty, worst of all, bedbugs!!!! I walked away with 6 bug bites: 4 on my right arm, swollen to plum size, red , inflamed and itchy like hell; one on my left hand, one on my forehead. The bugs must be voracious! read more

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If it was possible to provide a number lower than one I most certainly would. The management of this establishment has absolutely no credibility whatsoever. We had pre-paid for two nights for our daughter's wedding in the area, but Covid and wildfires prevented the wedding from taking place. We were told we would have future credit for two nights, subject to any price adjustment, with no expiration date. I made a recent (9-15-23) reservation for this Saturday night (9-23-23), but when showing up was told no reservation was in their records. Appears staffing a major issue, as none of the personnel I've talked to is apparently there anymore. I would not recommend anyone take the chance to stay at such an unethical business. read more

This place is super cute, its giving cabin in the woods without a cabin and a serial killer. The hidden sliding door to the bathroom definitely had us freaking because how are you going to duce and not have it stink up the rest of the room. thank god we figured it out before our lactose intolerant friend needed to make her visit. anywho, like i said the place is super cute. the customer service was very top notch and owners made us feel super comfortable. tmi, but i have a weird complex with inns ( euphoria season , episode 1 def scarred me) but this inn helped me cope :p read more

I have not stayed at the Woodfords Inn - yet. However I would like to give a 5 star review for the wonderful hospitality of the manager Alex. My daughter was in the mountains driving in bad weather and pulled over and stayed for the night. Alex was so kind to her and made her feel so safe and welcome. As a mother, I am extremely grateful. Lot of wonderful people in this world and Alex is one of them! Thanks for helping my girl with tires chains, too. Have a wonderful holiday season and hope we get the chance to meet in person one day soon! read more

I've been here a few times and it really is a great place. I think For the same price as any big airbnb split, this place is well worth the money. It has very good and spacious rooms. Bathrooms are great- and you get everything you can expect from a hotel. Fresh towels, hot water, fresh toiletries, etc. Rooms have tvs and cable. Even has wifi! The dressing room is also pretty satisfying. The folks who run the place are very nice. Just call them in advance on the phone and they will take your reservation. There is plenty of space for parking and this is kirkwoods delight being just 25 mins away. Unfortunately this place is not near any restaurants. read more

This is place is a gem for Kirkwood lovers. $77 for a 1 queen bedroom $88 for 2 beds bedroom It was clean and the owners are super sweet. Sadly it is beyond the chains control so you will have to go through it by snowy days. Free wifi, sure not super fast but when was the last time you had good free internet in a Motel? They do late check-ins if you call them ahead and will make sure your room is warm when you arrive. Oh and be careful Apple Maps will send you far off, like 30 minutes off south. read more

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The only thing better than the super clean remodeled rooms, was the innkeeper Alex! From start to finish he was extremely helpful and gracious. He goes above and beyond at every turn to make sure your stay is a great one. We will definitely be coming back. Thank you for everything Alex! read more

The rooms have been recently updated and have a retro look. Hand crafted pine tables and benches are a great touch.Everything was very clean and tidy. Alex, the manager was friendly and helpful. It is nice to talk to a human when making reservations. He was there when we arrived and seemed to remember us even though we had only spoke on the phone. There is a complementary self serve coffee and snacks for all guests. There was even two bottled waters and two bags of chips in our room. They didn't charge us for the water like some hotels. Nice, simple touch! All around good experience. I highly recommend this place. read more

I have stayed here twice on my last two visits to Tahoe. This is the best place if you are in for skiing as compared to all the pricy places and even Airbnb's in South Lake Tahoe. The place is clean and so spick and span! The rooms are great and the owners are the most polite people every. They are a couple who have managing the place since many years. They were polite and switched on the heating before we arrived. read more

The Inn is amazing! They just renovated and the rooms are so warm and welcoming. Beautiful views. Furniture was handmade and the mattresses and bedding are very comfortable My boyfriend and I stayed there for a weekend and the owners were there. Very sweet couple who genuinely went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. The couple running the front desk were amazing as well. They had a BBQ for the guest with wine and all. This will be our regular stay moving forward. Love, Love, Love!! read more

The new manager Alex is awesome. The place is recently renovated and has new outdoor seating area. The rooms are nice and clean and Alex always makes sure we have everything we need. We recently stayed two weekends in a row for outdoor recreational activities and will forsure be returning. Thanks for being a great host Alex! read more

Incredibly friendly, so many free snacks, cute cozy room, clean, they provided a free dinner while we were there and were so friendly and giving. Not too bad of a drive to kirkwood. Beautiful view read more

If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would. We had a fantastic time at Woodforts. The staff is extremely friendly, the owner is a total sweetheart and catered to our every need. The rooms we got were super clean and had an old rustic vintage feel. I definitely reccomend this location for vacationers and we're absolutely coming back. read more

I couldn't be happier. Took my grandson trout fishing at the last minute - Paul was able to wedge us in. Great place, clean rooms, very friendly and engaged host. Rooms had clearly been remodeled in a manner that put visitor comfort at the forefront. Very reasonably priced. Close to all the the things we love. Be assured that we will only stay here on return trips. read more

One of the nicest, cleanest and friendliest hotels we have ever stayed in! They make sure you want for nothing! We have stayed at 5 star resorts and they dont hold a candle to the Woodsford Inn! Would Highly Recommend this place for a quick stay or extended stay! Will be back again! Thank you for providing more than a 5 star service to us! read more

The Woodfords Inn is an amazing place that can't be matched. The rooms are as clean as possible, lobby is filled with complimentary food + drinks, environment and surroundings are beautiful, management(Alex) is really nice and takes care of you 24/7 in a friendly family fashion, and the experience alone is SO FUN. I've stayed here 25+ times in the last 6 months, and can confidently say that the updates to the Woodfords Inn puts them above any hotel/motel/Inn in the area by far. Updated rooms make it a clean stay with all precautions of current events going on worldwide. Nothing but good vibes at the Woodfords Inn and worth the short drive from Lake Tahoe alone in scenery. I recommend staying here and you won't regret it. Always a good time at the Woodfords Inn :) read more

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It's hard to express the joy of staying here. Everything you need is within a short distance. The accommodations are great for getting a bless full sleep. Don't miss out on this place, a real gem. Oh, one more thing, its easy to give a 5 star rating on this beautiful place! Great management. New management are so nice and helpful read more

We had a group of 12 folks staying the night before a 2 night snow-camping trip up on Carson Pass. The Location was perfect and the rooms were very Nice. Most rooms had been redone, new carpet, great showers, lots of Towels, Two types of shampoo and conditioner. The owner had turned on the heat and had rooms warm when we arrived, he also called ahead and made sure the restaurant would stay open for dinner down in Markleeville until we arrived. I plan to bring my family back this spring for a long weekend. read more

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We stayed here overnight, planning to go to Grover Hot Springs in the morning. We missed the sign for this place the first time around (it's really only visible if you're going south), but finally made it at about 6:45pm and the gentleman who runs the place (who might be the nicest person in the world) asked if we had already eaten dinner. We hadn't, and he was concerned that the nearest restaurant (in Markleeville) was going to close before we could get there. So he called them and asked them if they would wait for us (which they did). After that we got settled into the room which was very nice. The outside of the Inn looks a little old, but they must have re-done the rooms fairly recently because it looked very nice and fairly modern. Everything worked, the water pressure was good, the water temperature was nice and hot. There were 2 sinks, which is nice if everyone's trying to brush their teeth all at once. There was a coffee maker, which worked well. And there was free WiFi which also worked well. There was a mini-fridge too, in case you have any hiking/travel snacks that need to be refrigerated. Check out was very quick and easy, and again, the gentleman who helped us was extremely nice. Definitely a great place to stay if you're looking in the area. read more

I've stayed here for many years in the past and it was always a convenient stopover when hiking at Carson Pass. However, with the change in ownership, increase in price by 250%, and the new no cancellation policy, changed my feelings about Woodford's Inn. We were forced to change our plans ahead of time because of the Tamarack fire, a tragic natural disaster.The roads were closed, the smoke level was toxic, evacuations were happening, and driving through there posed a health hazard. I received no response to my email about our cancellation. On top of that, I received a phone call at 10 pm on the night were were supposed to stay there, with no voicemail message left. An additional email to their website received no response. I can't in good conscience give them more than one star because of their business policy. read more

We have stayed here for years. Before and after the new ownership. The rooms are great. The location separates it from the others. Unlike other inns that sit you right next to other businesses, Woodfords is located away from any city/town. You are close to fishing, hiking, and close enough to Nevada to do some gambling if that's your deal. Markleeville is a refreshing 5 minute drive away. The owner and his family are friendly hosts. They seem to go out of their way to make your stay a good time. And for my family it was greatly appreciated. I'd like to add that this is a good place to go for large families that need multiple rooms. You can keep your family centrally located each night after a long day where everyone goes about with their daily activities. It makes for a fun family trip. Just call ahead and check for availability. read more

I had stayed at this motel many years ago and wasn't expecting much when I made a reservation for September 12, 2020. To my surprise and delight, the Inn is under new management and they have completely remodeled it and transformed it into a quaint destination getaway resort! The new manager is enthusiastic, friendly, and committed to providing a wonderful experience to every guest. They have my recommendation. Have fun! read more

The new owners have renovated the rooms and have made some great improvements, in the rooms and outside. Gary, Grace, and Alex have always been very helpful with getting a room and help. The office has bags of ice, and stuff for a simple breakfast and snacks. There's a new full size refrigerator\freezer, microwave and a large Smart TV in the rooms. The sound proofing they did helps. A new covered outdoor seating area has been created, with a propane grill. We used it once, it was nice to have that option. Been going up there to fish, it's fishing. Sometimes great, good, and better than being at work. read more

Rooms have been renovated with new tall beds, small full frig, microwave, tiled showers, and wood floors. The big fluffy comforter was very nice. There are two floors - the upper floor has nice views. Alex is the property manager - very friendly and helpful. Snacks, water, fresh fruit, and coffee provided. Alex has bags of ice if you need for your cooler - how nice is that in this time of covid when many people have to bring food on trips. You can hear cars on the nearby highway but quiet at night. Very nice. Would recommend. read more

Amazing customer service, super clean rooms and great rate! Very nice folks! I definitely want to stop by here on my way through next time. Not fancy but clean and comfortable. read more