The Gingerbread Cottage

"The Gingerbread Cottage"

One-of-a-kind cottage in lower Kings Beach! This unique cottage is perfect for a romantic getaway or a small family to stay.

• MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: FOUR (4) TOTAL PERSONS including children
*Any guest age 12 or greater is considered an adult by Placer County*

• PET POLICY: Pets are negotiable with rules and an additional fee of $50 (plus tax) PER PET PER STAY. All pet fee(s) may not be included in the total price shown for your booking and will be automatically added and/or requested separately.

• NO A/C: Like 99% of homes here in Lake Tahoe, this property DOES NOT have air conditioning, but fans will be provided when needed.

• PARKING: Limited to TWO (2) vehicles but there may be fewer spaces when snow conditions exist. No street parking is permitted.

• DISCLOSURES:
*This home has cameras on site. Located at the exterior only.
*Yard is fully fenced but, is only about 3.5 feet high in the front.
*Cabin does not have a dishwasher.
* Some amenities offered are seasonal. Grill, Kayak, Bikes, Upper Deck are available only in the peak summer months.

This unique home is located in the heart of Kings Beach! The property known as “The Gingerbread Cottage” by locals has a distinct look inside and out.

The intimate octagon family room on the main floor has a TV and a Blu-Ray (with Wi-Fi) player with surround sound and a Firestick to stream your personal Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc. Stay warm on those cool nights with the convenience of the freestanding gas stove. This room can also function as a second sleeping area with the use of the new queen sleeper sofa.

The main floor bathroom has a slate walk-in shower with a gentle rain shower head. Additional note: this toilet area is tightly built like being on a boat, so may not be best for larger individuals.

Enjoy cooking with a fully furnished kitchen and high-top dining table and gas fireplace. Unpack and stay awhile using the new, unitized washer and dryer.

Inside, you can snuggle in the queen-sized bed with the comforts of memory foam and quality linens under a 20-foot teepee CEILING in the octagon-shaped, large primary suite. And, enjoy the bright, updated bath with heated porcelain floors. You can also access the private upper deck.

In the Summer, you'll love having two decks, one for grilling and one rooftop for views, and use of bikes and kayaks, you might spend just as much time outside as inside! With the most unique house in the area and a prime location, you cannot go wrong with this romantic Gingerbread Cottage!


• 1 BEDROOM AND 2 BATHROOMS ACROSS 2 STORIES:

BEDROOM #1 (Upstairs): One (1) Queen Bed
COMMON AREA (Downstairs): One (1) Queen Sleeper Sofa in Living Room

• PERMIT: Placer County Short-Term Rental Permit # STR22-6274 DRE # 0110087

• GUEST AND VEHICLE REGISTRATION REQUIRED: The rental agreement, sent after booking, includes a required Guest and Vehicle Registration form that must be completed and electronically signed before any access information will be provided.

• PLEASE REVIEW THE “GOOD NEIGHBOR” FLYER PUBLISHED BY PLACER COUNTY AND INCLUDED IN THE PHOTOS FOR THIS PROPERTY FOR MORE PLACER COUNTY RULES AND LIMITATIONS.

• DISCLAIMER: Amenities and content provided by 3rd party booking sites should be verified and confirmed by Guest with Host immediately upon booking. Host is not responsible for listing errors on 3rd party booking sites.

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Relaxing Getaway

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2025

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  Lisa B from Reno, NV recommends this vacation rental

  Our small family visited The Gingerbread House over the 4th of July holiday weekend. The cabin was cozy, quiet, and features a fantastic bed! The backyard is bigger than the house, private, and well appointed with chairs and tables. The ability to walk into town in a few blocks but not hear it from the cottage was amazing.Older property but full of charm. Definitely recommend for a small group. Two full bathrooms a plus.

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• Adorable Little Cabin

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2024

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  Rainy K from Bainbridge Island, WA recommends this vacation rental

  What a quaint little hideaway in the middle of the woods. Also extremely convenient, only an eight minute walk to the beach. Had a great time.

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• Cute spot!!

  Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2024

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  Catherine F from Phoenix, AZ recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed the ‘Gingerbread Cottage’! Super quirky and fun! The location was great for being near restaurants and access to the lake at Kings Beach. We took day trips to Donner State Park and Prosser Creek Rec Park and loved them both!! Great spot for kayaking!! Having the backyard was awesome for our pup to explore!!!

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• Kings beach our first rental cottage stay

  Stayed 2 days ending in December, 2023

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  a guest from Livermore, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Didn’t like the Linen , linen was torn , and very old , but it was clean

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• Super Cute Home

  Stayed 4 days ending in September, 2023

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  Ross H from Brooksville, FL recommends this vacation rental

  Loved staying here. Great location within a walk of restaurants and short drives to cute towns. Didn't stay in the home much as we were out exploring, but we were delighted to make sure of the outdoor space while there on the patio and balcony.

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• Another Great Stay!

  Stayed 5 days ending in January, 2023

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  Ryan F from Half Moon Bay, CA recommends this vacation rental

  This was our second time staying at the Gingerbread Cottage and everything was great. The location can't be beat and we had an amazing vacation. I would definitely stay here again.

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• Cute and Quaint

  Stayed 3 days ending in November, 2022

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  Armando N from Downey, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Where do I start with this cute property? First I loved that it has its own driveway, great back yard with fire-pit, the outside balcony was awesome, kitchen though small was still spacious, bedroom up stairs has it's own full bath and old victorian kind of style. I have to give some negatives to keep it real, Strainers missing in some faucets, Towel in the shower had a humid smell(maybe don't hang one there previously). That's really it. Other than that, I would definitely stay there again when in Lake Tahoe.

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• Awesome little cabin

  Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2022

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  Greg J from Rocklin, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great vacation here. The location is wonderful cabin was clean and well appointed with items we used. We can't wait to come back. The fence yard was perfect for the dogs. They loved it too !

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• Family Time at The Lake

  Stayed 2 days ending in May, 2022

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  Linda S from Benicia, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Great family time with Grandkids and Pets. Plenty of room and central location to Kings Beach and Crystal Bay.

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• Tahoe Work Vacation

  Stayed 6 days ending in May, 2022

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  a guest from Sequim, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Gingerbread Cottage as a nice nightly break from temporary assignment in Reno

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• Nice and Comfortable

  Stayed 4 days ending in March, 2022

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  Luke S from eastvale, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Exactly what we were looking for. The cabin was very accommodating and clean. Definitely would stay here again.

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• Cute house

  Stayed 3 days ending in March, 2022

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  a guest from THOUSAND OAKS, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Very cute house. We stayed in 10-20 degree temperatures and the furnaces kept the whole place warm. We did not notice the heater in the master bedroom until the end of the trip. The heated floors in the master bathroom was super nice when it was cold. Someone definitely needs to clean and detail the dishes and silverware. I got shocked really bad turning on the heater in the main shower. The fenced in yard was amazing for the dogs. Overall cute old place could use a remodel but it’s a lot bigger than what it looks like in the pictures.

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• Cool cabin

  Stayed 2 days ending in December, 2021

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  Daniel C from San Mateo, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The place came equipped with all we needed. The great WiFi and Premium channels on the TV was welcome when the snow started coming down. The fireplace heaters worked well. The yard is great - we brought our two Labs. I would like to enjoy the cabin during the summer as the yard has plenty of beautiful outdoor space.

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• Thanksgiving weekend

  Stayed 2 days ending in November, 2021

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  a guest from Aptos, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Overall it was a nice experience. The house is small and rustic, very clean.
  The location was fine, within a short drive to the beach
  My only disappointment was (for the price) the check in and check out times cut a lot of time off of the days we could have been there

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• Excellent

  Stayed 2 days ending in November, 2021

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  Lary C recommends this vacation rental

  The place was very neat and pleasant. I loved the quiet area.

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• The Gingerbread Cottage

  Stayed 7 days ending in October, 2021

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  a guest from San Carlos, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We totally enjoyed our vacation, and the cottage is architecturally interesting and adorable! It was a great location within waking distended to downtown, and a backyard which our dog loved.
  
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• Super cute cottage!

  Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2021

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  cathy a from North Tonawanda, NY recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful little cottage. Nice bed and bathroom. Can’t understand why you wouldn’t just replace the darn couch. Such a simple improvement that would make your guests more comfortable. We like to watch TV in the evening and it was awfully uncomfortable. Loved the back yard and the upstairs patio. We took a ride on the bikes but had to walk them back to the cottage because of the hills.😅 Really close to Kings beach and restaurants,walkable a few blocks. Lake Tahoe is so beautiful!

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• Charming and cozy cottage in a great location

  Stayed 2 days ending in August, 2021

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  Amy D recommends this vacation rental

  This was our second stay at the Gingerbread Cottage and we hope to be back again. Great location within walking distance of the lake. Note: fix the sofa bed and also the smaller of the bikes which has a loose handle bar and is not rideable.

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• Great Tahoe Vacation Rental

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2021

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  a guest from American Fork, UT recommends this vacation rental

  Our stay at the Gingerbread cottage was great! I loved that it was walking distance to the beach, restaurants, and shops. It was a bit warm inside but the fans helped. The backyard was beautiful! There was not a dart board as shown in picture but we brought some of our own games to play. The pull out sofa was broken which was a bit disappointing. It was a quiet neighborhood and all and all a fantastic place to stay.

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