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Escape to this secluded mountain cottage, nestled on 1.5 acres near the West Carson River and surrounded by pine and aspen trees. Unwind with a gas log fireplace, YouTube TV, or explore nearby hiking trails for endless adventure.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41064 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Mountain view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming cottage on the River Edge!

This cottage is tucked away just steps away from the West Carson River and is nestled on 1 1/2 acres with views of the surrounding mountains, pine and aspen trees. Perfect place for couples or a family. Enjoy a relaxing get away from the hustle and bustle of city life any time of the year.

Location: The cottage is located off highway 88/89. Located 4 hours from San Francisco Bay Area, 2 hours from the Sacramento Valley, 30 minutes from South Lake Tahoe, 20 minutes from Kirkwood Ski Resort, 10 minutes from Markleeville, 15 minutes from Grover's Hot Springs State Park, 30 minutes from Sierra-at-Tahoe, 25 minutes from Adventure Mountain Lake Tahoe and 30 minutes from Carson City.

Cottage features: a downstairs bedroom with a king size bed, an upstairs loft with two single beds, a bathroom with a shower, a gas log fireplace, a kitchenette, a full size refrigerator, a flat screen TV over the fireplace with YouTube TV and Wi-Fi.

Activities in the area are endless: Enjoy the beautiful Hope Valley any time of the year. River fishing is only steps away. Explore the 1.5 acres, right outside your door, where you can enjoy sledding on your own personal hill (situated behind the house across the meadow) and many nearby hiking trails. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are minutes away. You are close to the towns of Woodfords, Minden, Gardnerville and Markleeville. You can head into South Lake Tahoe to try your luck with gambling or to Kirkwood Ski Resort for skiing/snowboarding. You can try out the natural hot springs at the nearby Grover Hot Springs State Park or just relax and unwind with family and friends.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,064 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Wash dishes used during your stay and place in drying rack. Turn fireplace remote to 58 degrees on auto in winter time.

Safe travels going home!

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. If you would like to request a late check out please contact the owner no later than 2 hours prior to check out time.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 7725

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Markleeville, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Markleeville Art Gallery and Alpine County Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Carson Valley Golf Course and Tahoe Paradise Golf Course. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snowmobiling. Visit our Markleeville travel guide
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Markleeville, CA

What's nearby

  • Hangman's Bridge
    6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Turtle Rock County Park
    6 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Markleeville Art Gallery
    10 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Alpine County Museum
    10 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Alpine County Law Library
    11 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mad Dog Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Cutthroat Markleeville
    10 min drive
  • Stonefly
    10 min drive
  • Alps House Cafe
    10 min drive
  • Hope Valley Café & Market
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage on the River Edge! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage on the River Edge!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage on the River Edge!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage on the River Edge! located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Hangman's Bridge, Turtle Rock County Park, and Stevens Lake. Summit Lake and Indian Creek Recreation Lands are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Charming cottage on the River Edge! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

Amazing peaceful location, and a beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Balint

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing place. Clean and quiet property perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

We loved our stay! Beautiful setting, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely cottage

We love this place and hope to return again soon. Great location for hiking. Cottage has all the amenities needed for a pleasant get-a-way.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

Enjoyed being able to listen to the river as it flowed by. Beautiful mountains. Grest accomondations
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage

My wife and I with our two kids needed a quick getaway and this was just perfect. It's a newer, well-appointed cottage, next to a larger main house. The creek is 20 yards off the back door. It's really a great place to stay while exploring Alpine County.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Mountain Cottage

Great location for the Death Ride to ride to/from the start/finish. It was great to have a comfortable cottage to stay in before and after such a long ride. This is probably one of the most well equipped cottage I’ve ever stayed in. Although the home doesn’t have AC, it was a non issue with the cool breeze & multiple fans provided by the owner. Mike was great and responsive with his communication. I would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay!

My husband and I had a lovely time at this cute cottage right outside of Markleeville! Nestled in a small valley, we loved hearing the river while we slept! It was clean and well appointed, and despite having no oven, between the hotplates the toaster oven, and the BBQ the owner loaned us for the weekend we were able to cook with no issues (it was a little dark in the kitchen, but a headlamp solved that.) We watched the multitude of stars and enjoyed the fire pit. We even had some bear sightings, as they evidently loved the chokeberries nearby. It was a fabulous jumping off point to our unforgettable hike to Winnemucca Lake, with lots of wildflowers still in bloom and waterfalls and streams still gushing. The high elevation was the only thing we had to adjust to. Highly recommend this rental, as it was hard to leave and among so much beauty. Yosemite was calling, but we hope to be back! Thanks so much, Mike!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, modern, clean cabin. As advertised. Nice to be close to the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiago P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place to stay, in a great location, quiet, could hear the river, wind in the trees, but still a little road noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is in such a beautiful spot secluded and quiet. It can be a little difficult to find in the dark. Get there early the first night. Immaculately clean. We didn’t need to cook a lot. There isn’t an actual stove but there are other cooking items provided. The bed was very comfortable.
From the front window
Back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Beautiful place, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melissa s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain getaway

The property was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scottie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awsome vacation

Awsome property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family get away

Thos was our second time staying at this property and we had a wonderful stay. It is close enough to the ski resorts, restaurants and casinos while providing a peaceful and quiet place to stay. The property is gorgeous with the rushing creek and hiking options.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special Cottage

Perfectly located for skiing and backpacking. Close to Tahoe and Reno. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, first impression, as we made contact with the owner on the day of our arrival and received prompt responses and clear answers to our questions. Directions provided to the location also very helpful. Once we entered the cottage, kids were stoked to check out their loft, which was far beyond expectation. The entire residence appeared well cared for, modern, as well as thoughtful of guests.Property immerses you at the foot of towering mountains, a brook that runs through the front yard and the river just steps away, the highway can be heard at a distance when outside. However, inside the insulation and acoustics of the cottage so well constructed excluded any notice of that.Felt it was well worth the value, to stay, but the one thing that would make it better, which is out of the control of the owner, but in the area, would be if Grover hot springs were more reliable…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly private

Fabulous cottage at the end of the road. In the aspen, all the amenities, close to places to ramble as well as great dining venues.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susana F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I loved it

My stay was fantastic and what I liked most was that it was next to that small river, it was a wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Beautiful, well appointed, and in a Gorgeous Setting

Actually stayed in the main house due to a scheduling issue, but can only imagine the cottage to be just as well set up & fun to stay at! Beautiful area, and perfect for our Alpine Aspen Festival activities! Thank you Mike, we had a great time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a beautiful cottage right on the river, surrounded by lovely aspens and craggy cliffs. Perfect base for enjoying fall color.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in every way!

Mike was so gracious, accommodating and a pleasure to meet! The cottage provided everything we needed and the location was perfect! Loved the sounds of the roaring river from the backyard! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful little cottage in the most spectacular setting. It was well appointed, felt/looked very clean, and we had everything we needed. The kitchen has no stove, but they detail that in the description so we came prepared with food that was easy to make on a hot plate so that was totally fine. There’s lots of big windows to throw open and the evening breeze is lovely. The bed is comfortable and the linens felt great! As an FYI, be prepared to have very little connectivity as the wifi is pretty spotty. Not surprising in this location though, I think they do the best they can with it. At one point I had to reset the modem, and the owner was available by phone immediately to talk me through how to find it. Really nice guy. Thank you for a fabulous 3 days!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tucked Away Treasure

This property is all and more than is described. It was a delight to sit on any side of the cottage and enjoy the sublime views. The owners are taking great care of the natural landscape. The cottage kitchen amenities were clean and classy and the linens and towels were luxurious. We hope to make this a regular trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Getaway

We booked a last minute 4 day stay here in Markleeville. We usually camp but, have an infant and decided to rent this beautiful cabin. The cabin is vey nicely built in a perfect location. All the neighbors are really friendly. Mike was very responsive and gave us some great fishing tips. My goal for the trip was for my son (4 yrs old) to catch his first trout on his own. First day he got one up by the campground and 4 more over the next few days. We drove and did a few hikes to the lakes in the Hope Valley and visited downtown Markleeville. Overall, very pleasurable experience we will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020