Franciscan Lakeside Lodge

Had a great stay here for my anniversary. We were supposed to be forest side but was able to get a lakeside. The woman (I am sad I don’t know her name) in the office was amazing. She was professional and helpful and really went the extra mile. The small studio we got is perfect and just right. It has everything you need to cook and the views are amazing. We walked the beach and pier and had dinner at whit caps pizza! This stay has been absolutely awesome. We are going skiing again at northstar and it is ten minutes down the road. We booked a room for summer!

Nice, rustic, studio cabin located just a few feet from the Lake Tahoe shore. The cabin is very comfy and could really use some updates but what sets this apart is the private deck located right at the shores of the most beautiful lake in the world! The views are beautiful and the tranquility of lounging at the lake side is incredibly relaxing. We definitely plan on coming back.

We were excited to try this place for the 1st time. We were celebrating our 30th Anniversary. After checking out rooms online, I called to make reservation. The one thing we absolutely wanted was a fireplace. When we arrived a very sweet gal at front desk checked us in and assured us we had a lakefront room and fireplace. We got to our cabin and unpacked everything. Went out to deck to enjoy view. It was cool enough when sun went down so my husband tried to turn on fireplace but it didn't work. Too late for office so next morning I went to office. Same sweet girl said she would send out maintenance man and he came and said it needed a switch which would have to be ordered. Asked if we wanted to switch cabins and we said no after totally unpacking. When we got there dishwasher had 'out of order' sign on it. TV in bedroom didn't work. The last morning my husband went to make coffee and coffee maker didn't work after trying several different plugs. Thank goodness we had our spare coffee maker we always bring "just in case". It is a fantastic place as far as location, but I feel after the amount of money we spent to stay for 3 nights, everything should have been in working order. We made the best of it with the beautiful view from our deck, but overall it was a very big disappointment!!

Loved our stay at a Lakeview studio cabin. This is a good cabin near the lake with all the amenities you can ask for. Cabin had good views of the Lake. We loved the pier and the park. Justin at front desk was very friendly and provided good suggestions for dinner and breakfast. Would love to stay again in future

The views from the beach and pier were very nice, we enjoyed both. However most of the beach property, volleyball court, and grassy areas were covered in goose poop. The beach is also adjacent to the waste water treatment facility. Our room was clean, but both beds were horribly uncomfortable and the pillows left me with a sore neck. The kitchen had only one dishcloth. There was a constant beeping noise from just outside the unit all night in one bedroom and the other had a very bright street light just outside. These factors combined with the poor mattress and pillow quality left us without good sleep for 5 nights. The drinking water was great from the tap! It was a pretty good location, we walked to Kings Beach several times and found a nice park with walking paths adjacent to the property on the forest side. However, as someone who was looking forward to sleeping well (left my toddlers back home) I cannot recommend staying at this property.

We rented the private cabin with Franciscan Lakeside Lodge for 3 days and 2 nights. Customer Service: 5/5 Experience: 5/5 Room: 4/5 We loved the Experience and the room. The views are beautiful and the whole experience was terrific which is why I'm giving them full 5 stars. We've already recommended them to a few friends that have booked private cabins. The only reason why I gave the room a 4 on 5 was for the outdated appliances which doesn't hamper the experience but I just want to get it out there. All in all, we will return again next year and plan to stay here.

We stayed on the beach side, not waterfront but super close to the beach. Our room was darling. The decor was really cute. It was very clean and loved that it had a nice little kitchen. Very comfortable. We would so go back again and hope to go back again! Please note we were told every unit is a privately owned unit so they’re all gonna vary. It’s not a standard motel hotel.

My dad used to own a unit here years ago so I’m partial to this place. Even if I wasn’t, this place is awesome. Minimal traffic noise across the street from the beach. Easy walking, clean, cabin-like rooms, a pool and beach access. My favorite part is the staff. Justin helped me out and everyone there was super nice. We will be back.

We rented the private cabin with Franciscan Lakeside Lodge for 3 days and 2 nights. Customer Service: 5/5 Experience: 5/5 Room: 4/5 We loved the Experience and the room. The views are beautiful and the whole experience was terrific which is why I'm giving them full 5 stars. We've already recommended them to a few friends that have booked private cabins. The only reason why I gave the room a 4 on 5 was for the outdated appliances which doesn't hamper the experience but I just want to get it out there. All in all, we will return again next year and plan to stay here.

Beautiful accommodation Looks newly remodeled. I got a one bedroom and it's so cute. Comes with a full mini kitchen (4 gas burners, cups, plates, lots of pots and pans, coffee maker, utensils, lots of cutlery, everything you need to be your own chef). Bathroom is beautiful. Lots of towels. Comes with shampoo, conditioner and body wash by Papaya brand. Made my hair as soft as a newborns hair!!! Everything was perfect. Lots of lights and high tech ceiling lighting with fans incorporated into the lights that can push airflow as well as pull airflow. Interesting nice touch. The place is super clean. I walked in and really looked like a brand new lodge. Host is super nice and friendly and helpful. The lobby is very cozy and nice. I will definitely come back!!! Shops and restaurants are just a few steps away. Very close to Northstar Ski Resort!! I definitely recommend this Lodge.

It's always our go to property when at North Lake Tahoe. Direct access to Lake. Rooms are furnished. Grills provided. Parking provided. Close to everything.

We have stayed here many times so I leave this review so that others do not make the mistake we just did. We unknowingly booked online through a third party that is not associated with the Franciscan. This means they are privately owned and managed by a third online party that you cannot reach if there are any problems. The front desk doesn't even show your reservation, because that unit is not in their system. When our recent stay included no shampoo, soap, a non working refrigerator, not enough blankets and pillows- we had nobody to call. I won't mention the unit number so as not to hurt the owners business- but just beware when booking! Still 4 stars because this is a great place to stay even if these particular owners/property managers are not up to par.

We showed up and the staff was friendly, but the studio was tiny and right next to the highway and as we opened the door it smelled bad! .We closedthe door and walk back to the front desk staff, and eventually we got a refund, but we had to buy one night to stay in upgraded room, unfortunately that room has no air conditioning although we were told all the rooms had air conditioning before we booked, the kitchenette didn't work toaster didn't work. It was very dumpy. Had a DVD player. The shades didn't work. The only decent thing was the bed was clean the bathroom shower was clean And the towels are clean. Don't waste your money. We paid $266 for an absolute dump. The beach is crowded and not clean and the benches after you walk to them through mounds of bird poop had spiders and we got bit! It ruined our whole vacation. We came home early from Tahoe.

My sons and I stayed at the FLL over the New Year week if 2024; it was our home base, while we skied and snowboarded at the various Tahoe ski resort. We were very happy with this Lodge. I loved walking down the private pier at sunrise. The room was really clean and well kept, and Brian, the property manager, couldn't have been nicer and more accommodating if he tried. He, and Gabby, his assistant (??) were very responsive the couple of times we needed them. I'm already looking forward to staying here over the summer, when they do evening bbq's and the pool is warmed up and ready for swimmers! This was a lovely memory-making family trip.

This review is hard to write because based on the location, advertised amenities, and the great reviews and photos on Yelp I had high hopes that I'd have an insanely wonderful weekend staying here. That said, this is a solid 3.5 and that's because a few things just left me feeling like the value proposition here was a little off and left me wanting a little more to push it reach four stars. The location of the Franciscan is tough to beat, and sets you down in a spot far enough from the crowds where you can enjoy a quieter and more local Tahoe experience. The accommodations are nice too. Cabin vibes abound whether you're on the lakeside of the lodge or just across the street by the pool. We had a one bedroom on the pool side and the living area is quite large with a sofa and loveseat that turn down to a bed, while the bedroom was actually quite small but adequate for two people. The refrigerator and freezer were residential sized, perfect if you're staying a while or just want to keep a lot of beverages cold. There was also a stove and microwave available, and all the utensils, glasses and plates you could need, which was greatly appreciated. I'm glad the room had a coffee maker, but they only put one packet of coffee in the room, and that packet had a coffee pod inside versus filters and coffee. I brought my own coffee, but I didn't pack filters so I couldn't enjoy it. Due to COVID there was no housekeeping so the coffee wasn't replenished, though I'm sure I could have asked for another. The bed itself was a disappointment. I was expecting a Queen and it felt like a full. The mattress was also pretty firm and just not really comfortable. The pillows were all different, some lumpy and uncomfortable while others were just fine. The sheets were kinda scratchy too. The lodge doesn't have AC in the room, which isn't abnormal for the area, but we were there during a summer weekend and despite having all of the windows and doors open during the cooler hours and running a box fan in the doorway and window to draw the cool air in, the room would not cool down. Despite the warnings from the front desk about keeping windows closed at night to avoid issues with bears we had to open them, and even with them open in the dead of night, the room wouldn't cool down either. The evenings were incredibly uncomfortable. I loved that the pool side of the resort had several picnic areas with gas grills so you could enjoy the outdoors and cookout with the family while on vacation. The open space was also nice for kids to runaround, ride bikes etc. The pool was great. A large concrete deck with great lounge chairs and small tables, shade, and sunny spots too. While the pool was advertised as heated, it was actually pretty chilly. After some time in the water it was more enjoyable but it certainly shocked the system. Staying in Tahoe, access to a private beach is what you want and Franciscan offers some great beach frontage and a private pier to take in the lake. But the amenities kinda end there. We didn't find many or any beach chairs, loungers, or umbrellas out for guests, and that's surprising considering guests are visiting from all over and aren't necessarily coming with their beach gear. The Franciscan beachfront looked especially bare when yiu looked just down the beach at the wonderful amenities of the Martis Camp beach club and Mourelatos. You couldn't help but be envious of the guests enjoying the amenities at those places. Adding this to the lodge seems like something that would greatly enhance the guest experience for a modest investment. All in all, a solid 3.5 star experience, and while the stay was enjoyable and the service very nice, I can't go to four stars because there were too many little things that made the experience less than ideal for me.

Franciscan Lakeside Lodge is located on the lakeside in Tahoe Vista. Short drive to Northstar ski resort, 9 miles. Checkin is between 4pm-5pm. If you plan to checkin late, call the office before hand. The checkin process was a breeze, quick and easy. Be sure to walk on the pier to enjoy the view of the lake. Absolutely beautiful, especially when the mountain is covered in snow. The property itself is older. The studio was perfect for the two of us. It had a king size bed, small kitchen and a shower stall, which is on the smaller size, perfect for a average size person. The gas stove is an older style where you have to light a match. The gas heater worked well. You park right in front of your unit which makes it really convenient. If your just looking for a place to sleep, Franciscan Lakeside Lodge is a good choice for the right price. This property offers a kitchen, parking in front of the unit and close to Northstar which adds alot of value in my book.

We had the best time here! You won't be disappointed. I took my two toddlers and met up with two other families here, we were all able to stay close to one another on the lakeside. So perfect for being able to let the kids run free to the beach, I could even see them from my cabin if I needed to grab an extra towel or something. (Water is super calm and shallow right there at the beach). We stayed in a studio cabin, cute, rustic, had mini fridge, coffee maker, dishwasher, oven/stove, microwave. Everything we needed! Highly recommend for a no frills type of Tahoe adventure. This is my new favorite place to stay, only wish we could bring my dog too who loves the beach (but totally understand why places don't allow pets). Pool was across the street, Safeway 5 min away. Just keep your cooler inside your cabin even if it's empty!!! Woke up at midnight to a giant bear on my porch looking in my cooler (my fault). Also I arrived at noon with my kids, we were going to play outside until 4pm check jn but they were able to check us in early which was really nice. Great staff.

This place is perfect! We have stayed here twice now this summer. With everything going on with Covid-19 we wanted to find a place where we could feel safe...away from casinos, with access to a private beach, and a full kitchen to make our own food. We've stayed forest side and lake side. Both were so cute with all the amenities we needed. Of course lake side was just perfect so we could be steps away from the little beach. We would recommend this place to anyone! It is great for couples, families, or even a quick solo retreat! We also enjoyed grabbing pizza from Jiffy's! Our last trip up, my boyfriend surprised me with a sunset engagement on the dock here! I thought we were setting up his nice camera to get sunset pictures! The surprise was perfect, he even invited some of my family (who live locally in Nevada) to pop out onto the beach! Thank you to the front desk lady (not sure who was working then), and other guests for letting my family hide behind your cabin!

It's been some years since I've visited, but this was a wonderful, clean cabin that we rented. A spring visit, the water was flowing and the weather was mild, while I could see snow capped mountains in the distance with breathtaking views. Sitting on Lake Tahoe, the cabins were cozy and clean. We rented one with 2 full size bedrooms and a small kitchen. Brought a fondue maker and made fondue in the room. There was a little stove heater in the room that added to the ambiance. Truly a great little cabin! I didn't foot the bill, so I can't offer any review on the value, but as for the cabin itself, I would definitely recommend.

Before arriving, and looking at pictures, the place looked a bit rustic. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but my workplace was footing the bill, so I was like "whatever." When we walked up, I noticed that there were lots of little cabin-like structures. There are several by the lake, and they are so cute! They each have little beaches with chairs for lounging. We didn't get these cabins, but if I were to come back, they'd totally be somewhere I'd want to stay. We were in the buildings across the street where the pool is located. Unfortunately, our schedule didn't allow us time to swim. My room was in a two-unit building. It was cozy enough with a little kitchen with all sorts of useful (not for me on this trip) equipment. The bed was comfortable, and the room itself was enjoyable. On the first night I turned on the tv and watched Harry Potter for a bit. The wifi was problematic for the first couple of days, but it cleared up after that.

Ever since my first visit to Franciscan Lakeside Lodge, I have been a returning customer. Prices are very reasonable, and the stay is comfortable too. I have stayed here for the summer as well as the winter. During the summer, you can see the beautiful clear lake, walk on the pier, and bbq on the beach. During the winter, you feel cozy in the cabin and have proximity to the ski resorts in North Lake Tahoe. It's nice that there is a Safeway close by and that they have a kitchen to make home cooked meals with. You don't even need to pack any food from home because the Safeway is so close. To add to the cozy cabin feeling, there are many DVD's for you to borrow. One downside is that their TV is too small, but we are usually out and about so this was not a problem. One thing to note is that the discount on the yelp site is expired and no longer valid.

The only reason why I'm giving it two stars is because of the location and beautiful lake. Everything is close by (shops, restaurants) and walkable. They have the prettiest lake view right in front of the lodge. I assumed the lodge would be decent from their supposedly "4 star" lodge. I found out when checking in that their cabins are privately owned. Cabin 18 was not clean, it smelled old and stale, bathroom had mold in the shower, lights weren't' working and I felt so uncomfortable for my toddlers to be crawling around. It was so dirty that phone was sticky and it was just disgusting. The front desk never checked in on our stay and there was no cleaning services. The rooms definitely could use a upgrade, It was so outdated. I was so excited to stay from the reviews and photos I read and saw and it turned out to be such a disappointment. Not worth the price.

I originally scheduled my reservation for a special getaway for my wife and I online. We had "splurged" and reserved a lakeside studio (not lakefront). The pictures online looked very appealing and the close lake access is why we choose the Franciscan. Upon check-in however, our room was far from adequate. I mean it was nothing like the pictures online! Don't get me wrong; it was clean, nicely decorated and well stocked...but 2 queen beds! Online states a studio to have 1 King or Queen bed and day beds (these when not in use as beds worked as couches). What we were looking at was nothing more than a hotel room, far from romantic! No sitting area other then the table and 2 beds.....did I mention it was a romantic getaway? I suspect your wondering why I have given a 5-star review. Well, there is one reason.....the staff! Particularly Amy & Janet! Upon my dissatisfaction, they both did what they could to take my getaway from "2-bed romantic" to water view with 1 bed!! Yes, I paid more to upgrade my room, but I had no problem paying due to the staff being so understanding and empathetic to my needs. There was no...."well, our policy is" or "I'm sorry, there is nothing I can do". They did what they could to make my getaway everything I wanted it to be. I work in management of a high emotion/stress business and understand how important having a staff with compassion, respect, integrity and empathy is. The Franciscan employees are what you want as the face of your company. I can not express enough how big of an impact the customer service staff has upon the consumer. Amy, thank you for making my anniversary! Janet, thank you for your patience and understanding. Ladies....you are the reason I was able to have a wonderful Lake Tahoe stay! Tell your bosses you deserve a bonus!

Beautiful location and so calming... depends on which lodge you stay in, there's a lake view. The place is super cute and clean. The best part of the trip and experience that made it extra fun were Gaby and Brian -- who works the front desk. They are so sweet, kind, and accommodating! Thanks for a great experience!

Great getaway spot. Enjoyed the private beach and the rooms were very nice. I do plan on booking again!

Perfect for a relaxing getaway!! My husband and I stayed for the weekend and we loved it! Very peaceful! I will say this it is worth it to get a lake front instead of lake side. It's hard to find unoccupied seating if not. Also the view is just incredible! Staff were all very friendly and knowledgeable especially with informing us on the bears. We definitely think we heard them twice but no damage thankfully. Also definitely make sure to properly close your lodge door our room was left open because it wasn't closing properly. Definitely check this place out!!! Great for kids but not pet friendly.

My wife and I had a nice stay here during the summer. The location is great, the rooms are neat and tidy with different options to meet your needs, and the staff is super friendly and helpful. We started off by checking in early, nice surprise to find out our room was ready early. There is beach access just a short walk from your room, shorter if you are lakeside, a bit longer across the street if you are mountain side. You get your own assigned parking spot which is huge as parking fills up everywhere quick. On the beach in front of the lodge there is a private dock, some lounge chairs and a few beach games, great to enhance your beach experience. The only reason this review is 4 stars instead of 5 is because the thermostat in our room did not work. It was a hot day and coming back to a hot room was not ideal. There was multiple fans to help but those only did so much. Our room was the last one on the lakeside, so sleeping with the windows open to try and cool the room down made for a noisy night of traffic driving by. Other than that we had a very pleasant stay and definitely plan on staying here again when we visit the north shore.

Our 2nd annual March Tubing and Snowboarding trip was another success! Thanks to the Franciscan's beautiful lodge, my friends and I had a fabulous weekend cozying up in a cabin that allows us to feel right at home! We were able to have home cooked meals, relax in the living areas and even rent free movies to entertain us through the night. This place is fully stocked, we had all that we needed to cook, relax and unwind. It is also in the perfect location to hit the slopes early in the morning with no traffic. We've stayed in Cabin 62 (sleeps 7-8) and Cabin 35, sleeps 6. Cabin 62 had larger common areas complete with fireplace and a full sized kitchen. Cabin 35 had a small living area and mini kitchen but we made it work. We were still able to cook and keep our food refrigerated in the mini fridge. The woman who worked at the office was really nice. We needed tongs to cook with and she was able to find us some bbq tongs that made due to what we needed. She let us check out their dvd selection and let us borrow as many as we liked. Great service! They are super accommodating. My gf made the reservations for us both years and I know she does not have any complaints. Great service, beautiful property at reasonable prices. We love this beach front property, we will be back! Here's to many more trips to beautiful Lake Tahoe, keep it blue!!

We booked literally last minute on a spontaneous trip. Staff was nice and rooms are all suite style type of rooms. Our room had a gas stove, micro, fridge even kitchen utensils to cook etc. We were inpressed it was great! Its down 2 stars due a couple of downfalls we experienced. 1. to the pollen ridden curtains in our room! I had horrible allergies and could not really enjoy a good night sleep. 2. Also it seemed as if the place had no AC at night, our rooms were so hot. 3. Also it has lakeside access, but if you are in the suites across the street, like us, it's difficult to get a spot since the families in suites closer to the beach take over the area.

Currently staying at unit 20 for the week for business and pleasure. I arrived late after office closed so I called in before closing time. Very friendly staff who hooked me up with all the check in information. I arrived to town with 8' temperature & pleasantly surprised to enter into a warm & toasty room. They really thought of everything upon arrival. Also the unit I have is completely thought through with everything you would need for a stay away from the comforts of home. I would absolutely recommend this place!!!!!Super clean and right on the beach. Love it!!!

Such a perfect location, great beach access, quiet area. We had to cut our stay short due to hazardous wildfire smoke conditions, and the owners were accommodating and easy to work with. I'll definitely come back when the air is better !

Beautiful Lakeside cabins that are on the rustic side but have all of the essentials for a weekend in the beach. Privacy is minimal, especially when a previous occupant comes searching for his shoes during a moment of "relationship maintenance." There are some nice decorative touches around the cabin that provide ambiance but also serve as discussion starters: "Sweetie, what would you do if a bear came to the door?" "Ask your permission."

So. You're coming to Kings Beach or somewhere along the north shore of Lake Tahoe. You're looking for a rustic, yet comfortable lakeside place to stay for a few days or a couple weeks. If that's true, I highly recommend the Franciscan Lakeside! I just stayed there for two weeks, and it was great! First of all, the front desk staff are awesome - really friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The cleaning staff are attentive and always wanting to be sure you're okay or to see if you need anything if they see you and you've got the do not disturb sign out. I stayed in a lake "view" cabin, not lake "front", though mine was just one off from lake front. It was spacious - king bed, living room area with two couches that looked like they could be used as beds, a four seat dining table, and a small, yet fully equipped kitchen. The cabinets were filled with dishes, silverware, glassware... There was even a dishwasher! The window by the bed in the cabin I was in was big, and had a great view of the lake. Not a "peak" - a good view! It was really comfortable! Minor down-sides: The shower was small and cramped. The water pressure wasn't great, and the TV was small. Overall though, it's a great place to spend a couple days or a couple weeks! Bonus: Even though it's not right "in town" in Kings Beach (It's in Tahoe Vista), and thus it's not really walking distance to shops or restaurants, Pep's Place, a great little breakfast/lunch sandwich shop with organic and healthy options is right across the street, and at night, Jiffy's Pizza is also right there - and they make amazing pizza, subs and calzones!

We booked a 1 bedroom suite for our family for our oldest childs birthday. This was the first time we have stayed here and we are not happy with the results of this lodge. We arrived alittle after 5pm and when to the office only to see no one was there. There was a note on the window saying last names with a number next to it. We assumed that must be our room but did not know how we would get a key. We decided to go hunt which cabin was ours, treating it like an adventure with our young children. After our adventure lead us to see the numbers ended and we hadn't found our cabin, we come to find out our cabin is across the street in a totally different area. So we get the kids back in the car and head there hoping maybe an employee might be there since its only one hour after the check in time the hotel states. We get to our cabin and no one is on site. We decide to call and see what is going on and the lady isn't pleasant and says that we are late check in. I inform her that it's only an hour after their check in time and that time states from 4pm-8pm. She didn't have much to say other than we have to go back to the other property across the street to a box and she will give us a code for the key. Very odd first impression, to be honest. We vacation often and have never experienced not having someone to check us in and welcome us. Needless to say we finally get into our cabin and were surprised to see that our "full kitchen" was not as expected, with a small mini fridge that kept opening and was very akward placement. The pots & pans that were stocked, were not clean and the handles were falling apart. The place seemed very dated and had an odd smell. While taking a shower the shower head fell when it was adjusted on my husband. The bathroom window didn't lock, as well. All the while no one in the office to help, and we still didnt do any paperwork that evening. Again, very unorthodox procedures. The next morning we went to open the curtains in the morning and the curtain rod fell on my son's head. At that point we spoke to the hotel about all these issues and they stated they cannot do anything for our inconvenience, because we booked through a 3rd party site. I understand to some extent, but the issues were directly linked to their lodge. No one was helpful, we almost seemed to be staying there on our own. The last straw for us to check out one night early was the power went out while my son was taking a shower and no one, again, was available. No one came to check on anyone and nothing was done to accommodate. We are not unreasonable, and do understand that can power outages happen. With this resort we did not feel comfortable leaving this situation to be handled in their hands. We left an hour or so after the power outage and drove 3 hours home that night. I generally do not post reviews to this extent but my son's birthday trip was ruined. I do not want anyone else to experience what we experienced.

This was a wonderful place to stay if you don't want a seedy old motel or a big expensive hotel or even renting a house. The lodge has nice units with kitchens and some with 2 bedrooms or 1 bedroom or just a studio unit. My friend owns one of the studio units, so we didn't have to book through the main office. The units are independently owned and they contract out with the main office to rent them out. We stayed in a nice clean studio unit, equipped with a TV, WiFi, small kitchen and bathroom, even a gas fired heating stove! It's so nice a quiet here, and the private beach we have access to is just across the street. I see there's even a gas BBQ for use. I'd stay here again for sure. Another not that may apply to you if you have ATT cell service, even though the phone says you have some bars, there is no service for ATT here. Tried several times.

Horrible, I didn't believe the reviews but it's as bad as it sounds, spent almost 600 for a couple of days and the room is less than 100ft, the comfort studio is garbage and falsely advertised

Just stayed here again with my family and as before, we were not disappointed. We stayed in Cottage 41 this time and it had THE BEST heater system I could have hoped for. It was about 30° at night and we are definitely not used to that, but that heater saved our lives! It was just sinply amazing. Haha. We were also able to go out to the pier and watch the sunset (again) and it was just as stunning in the winter as it was in the fall. I am absolutely IN LOVE with the Franciscan Lakeside Lodge and can't imagine staying anywhere else for our multi-trips to Tahoe. Thank you so much for the views and our home away from home!

Great place, beautiful location, friendly and accommodating staff. My mom and I stayed lakeside during a snow storm and it was GORGEOUS. The place was perfect for two people. Mary Ann at the front desk was very friendly and helped us with everything we needed. Matt and his crew worked so hard to plow out the parking lot which was filled with a crazy amount of snow after the blizzard. Matt even helped my mom and I navigate our way out when we our truck was stuck. Great service. The only reason this place is getting 4 stars if because their tv system is outdated ( I know you don't come to Tahoe to watch tv but when there is a blizzard going on it's definitely helpful) and the electrical set up was a little funky. Other than that I would highly recommend.

This spot is a great location, located across from the lake. It's close to food and shops. It was spacious with a fridge, kitchen, oven, and even a dishwasher. The bathroom even had a little heater. The only downside to this place was the old mattress, it was very uncomfortable to sleep on. You could feel the coils, this mattress was probably a few years too old. Other than that, location and amenities were great.

Not impressed and not worth the price at all. They show a beautiful view but not very many of the rooms can see it. It feels like you are in an old parking lot. Fortunately we were not in the room much. Although if it would have been nicer it we would have spent more time in the room. You have a porch with chairs but it just overlooks a parking lot and another shabby looking cabin. To top it all off they sneaked in an additional 4% fee 3 days before we arrived. I booked the room in August and there was no mention of any extra fees. When I called they stated it was a new fee that they started. I was pretty disgusted and demanded that they refund my 4%. We will see what happens. My advice is don't stay there!

We've stayed here two times and would again. The rooms are rustic and wonderful. Ample parking and great maid service. The down side is..the wifi sucks! If you depend on being "connected", you better find a room close to the office as their relays do NOT work. I will stay there again, but I will check my signal before I choose a room!

In all honesty the room we ended up in was lovely, but getting in was a hugely painful process that ruined our whole experience. We arrived at 5pm and were greeted with a closed reception and a hand written note to call a number to get our key. There was no cell reception and so having driven 10 mins down the road, found the number was out of service. Having eventually found another number, I was placed on hold for c.20 minutes and was eventually told I'd get a call back. 10 minutes later I was told which room I was in. I'd paid a huge premium for a 'lake front' room (having previously had an email exchange with the venue specifically asking which to book to be close to the pier). We didn't get a lake front lodge, we got a 'lakeside'. Explaining this issue I was told to wait another 20 minutes for someone to come and change my room. This ended up being lakeside but no where near the pier. We got into that room over 45 minutes after arriving. The lady who eventually gave me the key was also massively rude, firstly lying to me insisting that someone was present until 5.30 (they weren't) and then suggesting it was my fault for a number of reasons, including arriving late (5pm!). The next morning the hairdryer broke at 7am and no one was due to be at reception until 9am... after we needed to leave. The venue has never replied to my email upon checkout and overall I'm staggered at this experience.

We booked Franciscan Lakeside Lodge last February and very happy with the locations, facilities, cabin and the great view. Our family had cabin #13 which is at the corner and very private. It was not in-front of the Pier (short walking distant) but it has it's own picnic table. Since we hosted lunch and dinner for other families, the location is perfect and we are not worried if the kids are making too much noises. Each cabin fully equipped with kitchen, sofa bed, dinning table and we had king size bed. Our cabin even come with washer and dryer and AC. They have ceiling fans but it was not working for some reason. They have gas BBQ grill behind cabin #13 and according to the staff, no charcoal BBQ allowed at the lodge.. Each cabin has designated parking spots so it was easy to load all the food and personal stuff from your car into the cabin. The view of Tahoe lake is awesome from the living room and the patio. The kitchen has all the utensils you need to prepare a meal and there is a Safeway which is just 0.5 miles from the cabin. They also have WIFI with passkey but connection is slow and not consistent. We wished the King Size mattress bed are more firm and does need replacement since my back ache in the morning. It is 4.5 stars for us and I highly recommend Franciscan Lakeside Lodge. It could have been 5 stars if the price are moderate so we can go more often in Winter and Summer. (Hint: Maybe discount for return customer?) We will definitively come back again and pick the same cabin #13 and hopefully they replaced with new mattress by then. I forgot to mention that they also provide daily cleaning of the cabin and they make sure it is clean and tidy. Location is great, service is awesome and view are priceless. Our cabin came with TV and DVD player and there are great selection of movies for free rental in the main office.

We love this place and use it often as a base for our snow weekends away from San Francisco. Each of the little studios are well equipped- full kitchen, sofa area, comfy beds and the basic amenities. For the price, it's like your own mini cabin in the woods. Depending on which side of the property you are on, you also can score lake views from your little apartment. This place is great value for money.

This place is incredible! It's definitely dated and no frills, but the cabins are clean and we weren't looking for a luxury cabin experience as we were outside most of the time. We stayed across the street (not lakeside), and it was just as beautiful and relaxing. The cabins on the lake do look wonderful though so we may look into that on another trip. The area immediately puts you in a relaxed mood, the staff is friendly, and having a private beach and dock at your fingertips is icing on the cake. If you are aware of how parking gets sometimes in North Tahoe to get beach access, you understand what a luxury it is to have a spot right on the beach. There are a few restaurants nearby (ice cream, pizza, steakhouse, breakfast/coffee shop), and safeway and other restaurants are about a mile away. We ended up comfortably walking into town the days we were there. The only downside I can think of is that other cabins in the area provide rentals/equipment on site, for things like kayaks, floaties, paddleboards. There is a rental that is across the street but that would be an amazing feature to add. For the price though, it can't be beat.

Location is great, quaint rooms with plenty of amenities. Good price for the location, first time in North... Lake Tahoe, plan to come to Franciscan again.

We just came back from another stay. I love it here so much. The lakeside lodges are the way to go up here. I don't think I'll ever stay in S Lake again, I don't see the point. I'm not a gambler and the food is meh. In N Lake we basically get an apartment, and there are tons of great places to eat everywhere. Our room this time did have a padlock on the in range fridge saying it was broken, that was weird. But, they put a mid-size fridge in the corner, so we had a bigger one! We were talking and each of us agreed that we'd do everything we could to make guests beg to stay in our cabin if we bought one. Little things like fixing a fridge, putting in a decent shower head, low flow toilet, less springy mattress etc. at least this time the futon was comfortable. And I don't want to sound like I'm complaining, I'm not. Merely making suggestions on how to make the cabins even better. When you're a two second walk from one of the most beautiful places on earth, you can't complain. I will say though, our room was hot. Even with the windows open and the fan blowing, at night, it never cooled off. It was weird. Ceiling fans would be GREAT additions. ;) I'm already trying to figure out when we can go again, BEFORE next summer. The smoke from several fires made the sunset and rise spectacular, but it was eerie seeing it settle on the lake. Sad knowing so much of my state and so many people in danger created it, but still beautiful.

Couldn't have been happier with our choice to stay at The Franciscan Lakeside Lodge in North Lake Tahoe. We stayed at lucky cabin # 13 right by the lake. The view of the mountains and the lake from the cabin was absolutely beautiful and access to the beach was a simple step out through the back porch door and onto the sand. A great spot to listen to the waves and wildlife and take in the views. The cabin was quite spacious for 2. The main room was large enough to accommodate a living room set with a very large screen TV/DVD entertainment system, a small dining area and a good size kitchenette fully stocked with gas stove, oven, microwave oven, mid-size refrigerator, and even a dishwasher. In fact it had everything we needed with cookware, silverware, cooking utensils, plates, bowls, cups, glassware, etc. If you like to cook, which I do, you would have everything you need -- just bring the food. The bedroom had a very comfortable king size bed and a smaller TV/DVD system. The cabin even came with its own washing machine and dryer, which we didn't use but good to know for the future. The place had all the amenities of staying at home plus housekeeping room service every morning. What more can you ask for on a vacation stay right by the lake with a location close to all the North Lake Tahoe hot spots. Absolutely enjoyed our stay at The Franciscan and will definitely come back for our next visit. Easily deserves a 5 star rating.

Super clean, nicely updated/finished, all amenities you could ask for, great staff. All that and an unbeatable location right on the lake that is close to restaurants/shopping. We will be back!

Adorable lake view cottages. Ours was 2 bedroom with just steps to the beach. Nicely maintained, clean, friendly staff. Can't wait to come back!

Very ran down. Floors from adjoining rooms squeaked as they moved around. Our floors did the same waking up neighbors in adjoining room in the morning. Even though was a no smoking room the all smelled like marijuana.

We had a wonderful stay here! 4-star for the service and the 5th star for the amazing lake view on the property! I would like to thank the wonderful staffs (especially Jeremy - unsure of his name) for upgrading us. Received friendly and welcoming service there... We stayed in unit 33, which is a spacious 2-bedroom unit on the very end next to the street. The unit was spacious with king beds in both rooms, and a separate kitchen and dining table area. The unit was clean and neat, kitchen is not huge, but fully equipped, with a small full-size fridge, and in its separate area. The 2 bedrooms really work out really great!! Gave us the privacy and comfort we needed... Although the mattress were too soft, but it is much better than sleeping on the futon in the living room (which is also too soft). I was told that the futons in the living was supposed to be meant for kids, and it would be uncomfortable for adults. So, really thank the staffs... otherwise we will have a to put beautiful lady in the living room, and that really wouldn't work out well... thanks the staffs for making our stay comfortable and enjoyable!! DVDs are available for borrowing in the office, however, the TV in the bedroom doesn't have DVD player. There is a Safeway about 2-3 mins away (driving), so u can buy food to cook breakfast/dinner... and ice-cream for dessert... (check if ur fridge has freezer) The lake is just across the street, the view is amazing!! After we came back from skiing, we walked over just hanging out in the dock, so peaceful just sitting there... And, it's just about 10-15 mins away from Northstar...!! and about 20-25 mins away from Squaw/Apline...

Had an unexpected need for a hotel room for me and the kids recently and they were very accommodating. The collection of units look charming and I loved the way the rooms are decorated with a Tahoe / Western style that is rustic, warm and comfortable. The unit we selected was a 2 bedroom, 1 bath, with living room, kitchen and dining room. Loved it and the kids were very pleased. Everything was clean and in good working order.

Loved this place--so cute and cozy! I felt like I was in one of those houses in a children's story book. I was especially impressed with the kitchenette, and the view from our window (Rm 4, Forest side) as well as outside of the lodge. The view? We were there in the middle of a bad snowstorm. I mean Highway 80 is closed and you will finish a movie while progressing whopping a mile or two. Bitterly cold. We couldn't stay out long to play with the snow or take in the view long enough, but still...yes, breathtaking...inspirational...! I will just have to make a reservation earlier next time to ensure a king bed for us and our toddler to be able to sleep more comfortably. (So glad they had a vacancy a night before, and thanks, Yelp, again for a swell suggestion!)

This place is top notch! Incredibly clean and cozy, no fuss, no muss. My kids were over the moon about our accommodations and when they are happy we are happy. The beach was a stones throw away from our lovely retreat. And cafes and shops were seconds down the street. Perfect spot to stay. We will return.

July4-9th 2018 Absolutely Amazing experience and so much more than I expected. We are a family of 6 with infants , toddlers and a 7 year old . The kitchen was more than perfect , it comes with all the Utensils and pot and pans you may need. It also has an oven which is perfect to bake a cake or make a case role. Did I mention it has a dishwasher and they provide you with 3 packets of detergent , 1 bottle a dish soap, sponge . I mean you honestly can't ask for more , we have access to a private beach and a heated pool . We stayed in the Studio w/King Bed yup that's right. It was all that was available we booked on a very short notice through "hotel tonight". You are about a block away from shops, water rentals and so much more . We can't wait to stay here again!

This lovely place was offered through Hotel Tonite. After walking in and then immediately out of a very dismal and awful AirBnB offering I drove to check out the Franciscan. I am so glad I did! Staff: Wonderful and lovely. Janeth and Amy immediately offered me keys to check out two of their cabins. Amy also googled the AirBnB customer service number and encouraged me to get my money back. What a wonderful impression! Cabin: Darling! Everything is updated with a very "cabin" feel, but bright and so clean. The appliances are small but excellent quality. The heater is great. I only heard my neighbors in the morning while their shower was running. Area: Huge fan of Tahoe Vista! Beautiful, quiet, friendly, gorgeous sunsets! And Captain Jon's as well as Lanza's and for coffee Peps. If you are a foodie you will love it. Price! Excellent! 2 nights here was 40% lass than the meth house like offering from AirBnB. I will be back to enjoy the Franciscan again!