Mother Nature's Inn

5 stars – A Hidden Gem in Tahoe City! We had a wonderful one-night stay at Mother Nature’s Inn and can’t recommend it enough—especially for pet owners! This cozy, charming spot is right across the street from the lake and next door to Rosie’s Café, where we had an amazing breakfast. There’s even a dog park just behind the inn, which made it super convenient for our pup to get some playtime in. The room was clean, comfortable, and full of personality. It’s rare to find a place that feels this welcoming, with such a prime location. If you’re traveling through Tahoe City and want something relaxed, friendly, and pet-approved; this is the spot.

Totally cute, nothing fancy, clean sheets, comfy bed, great location. |The hallway set up of having an indoor corridor to access your room, that faces the setting sun is probably the only reason I took one star off. We arrived on an 80° day when the sun was shining in the hallway windows and making it about 100° in there with small AC units running in every room window, pumping all the hot air into the same hallway, it made it unbearably hot in there and they all run nonstop because of how hot the corridor is, with very little airflow, that makes the rooms uncomfortably hot even with the AC running nonstop.|But there’s a lot of hotels in Tahoe that don’t even have air-conditioning, so at least they do, along with a table fan and ceiling fan. They definitely try to mitigate the heat, but the room was still uncomfortably hot from about 5pm to sunset. |And then as soon as things started to cool down about half an hour after sunset, the power went out, which was no fault to this Inn. It was out throughout the entire area, but that meant there was zero air movement in the hallway and room, so we end up spending the later part of the evening out on the beach, which is walking distance so that was nice.|All in all, we’d go back for a quick trip when it’s cooler out- the location was perfect!

Rooms are cute, parking sucks but there is parking very close by so it's fine. Was hot upon arrival but figured that out too. By the end of my 3 days had figured it out and will come back here. Thank you Mothers Nature! Location it really perfect you can walk to every where therefore keep your parking spot!

We just finished our first stay at Mother Nature's Inn and absolutely loved it. It was perfect for what we were looking for and exactly what we expected. After a full day of skiing, it was great to only have a short 15-minute drive back to Tahoe City and be able to sit out and watch the sunset on the enclosed hallway outside of the rooms which had chairs and a little table to sit at. The bed was super comfortable and the rooms were nice and large with lots of storage space. Also, just like they said, you don't need to drive once you're there. Everything in the town is super close and very walkable. And the treats & snacks they provided in the room were very appreciated as well. We will definitely stay here again!!

I've never been more disappointed to walk into a hotel room. The motel is dated, moldy, old, and super hot. To get to your room, you have to walk down a hot hallway with other rooms AC vents blowing hot air on you on one side and a wall of windows heating up the room on the other. It's unbelievably hot and yet the AC does not cool the room. It smells moldy. We hear other people running around. It's just really gross and old and I cannot believe the review score is this high.

Great place to stay in the Tahoe City area. The room was clean, comfy, and cozy. Check-in was smooth and simple, and the hosts are communicative with the guests. Location is amazing with many restaurants and stores within walking distance (also the LAKE!)

Great little stay, perfect for my ski trip. Super close to all the north Tahoe ski resorts like North Star and Palisades. Central to town and right next door to a laundromat! Room was clean (a little dated) but good.

This is a great place to stay! Location is perfect, room was cozy and very comfortable and the owners were easy to contact. Definitely stay here if you are visiting Tahoe!

It's cozy and clean, it's right across from the lake, many restaurants and places you can walk to. The price is reasonable, the staff and owners are nice. Great place to stay!

8/30/24. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Booked here last minute and was not planned. This place is great. Right in the middle of town. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The room was really nice and clean. Great spot right in the middle of town. Perfect location.

Very cozy with a perfect location to walk around with my dog & also the nearby Palisades ski resort, good price in comparison to other hotels in the area, & the heating system works great! Love that this place is so pet friendly, right behind is it a huge open space that my dog loved to walk around in. Can only give 4 stars because the walls are pretty thin so you can hear the upstairs & next door neighbors & the bed was not super comfortable.

Make sure you are booking through the right source. We booked but they never got our reservation and then when we showed up nobody was there to help us and we couldn't get them on the phone. Please double check you are booking through the place

Location! Adorable cabin decor! Clean, great amenities! Walking distance to everything you need: lake across the street as well as rentals for skiis and kayaks, pet friendly, grocery, pharmacy, restaurants, bagels, coffee, retail therapy. Comfy and cozy and the price is reasonable in comparison to other hotels considering the best location ever. We saw cross country skiiers and dogs walking along the groomed path just out the back door. We walked along the groomed, lakeshore, boardwalk bordered by fresh snow just across the street from the inn. Our kids enjoyed the skiing at Alpine Meadows while we enjoyed the picture perfect town. Can't wait to go back in summer with our pup!

First trip to Tahoe and Frank and Sarah did not disappoint!!! Such a wonderfully cozy place to stay in the most PRIME location!!! Beautifully decorated rooms with everything you could need! I wish I could give more than 5 stars!

I'm SO confused how this place has such good reviews?? For the price you're paying, this place is a dump. My bedsheets had old blood splatter stains, the nightstands were sticky, and ice bucket was scummy. Just these basic things were so dirty, I was too afraid to investigate further into the appliances or corners. The walls are PAPER thin. Couldn't sleep because the ceiling kept making sudden loud cracking noises and you could hear everything in front of your door like there isn't even a door there. You can also hear the neighboring rooms so clearly, making the stay extremely loud and stressful. And the outlet by the bed didn't work so it was very inconvenient to charge a phone. I stay at many hotels and airbnbs, but have never experienced anything this bad before. There is no front desk, so if you need help, you need to call a number. And the number has very limited hours! Even when I called the number to ask for help, they said they would come fix the shower and problems, but DID'T. I went my whole trip with NO WATER in my shower. and dirty sheets! the location is convenient but that's the only good thing I have to say about it.

Loved our stay at Mother Nature's Inn, I wish we could have stayed longer! My husband and I were so comfy, the rooms are very clean with great water pressure and soft beds. The Inn is in close proximity to the lake (across the street!) and great food, drink and walking trails. Lots of cozy touches, like books and boardgames to play available in common areas, in room coffee and hot cocoa. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely be back again with friends and family to enjoy a lakeside getaway. Thank you, Frank and Sarah for your world class hospitality!

I just checked in and omg..... I adore this little treasure Affordable and quality . I love the little details and thoughtfulness. From the decor to the popcorn and hot chocolate , fridge, coffeemaker, microwave in hallway, cozy extra blanket, litte guestbook, laundry basket and litte seating area in hallway. The owners put so much love into it. Def reminds me of a low-key chill mountain lodge. So unique and beats all of those other lame generic places that are cold and boring. Across from the lake and right in the center of shopping and restaurants This is a prime location!!! Super clean room. Being a dog lover, this is dog friendly!!! I will be bringing my furbaby next time. Thank you , for making this a coz y retreat

Mother Nature's Inn is a true gem in Tahoe City! Since we "discovered" this place 2 years ago, we've never stayed anywhere else. It's a charming rustic 8-bedroom Inn/lodge located right next to the famous "Rosie's Café" in Tahoe City. It's conveniently close to Squaw Valley Resort, restaurants, groceries, and pretty much everything you'll need. It's also just across from the beautiful Tahoe Lake where you (and your 4-legged friend) can enjoy a long walk by the lake at sunset!!! The rooms are comfy and clean, and decorated with a charming rustic theme. Four of the eight rooms are pet friendly, which are provided with pet blankets, dishes and yummy treats! My pooch is spoiled! I think the most important thing to note is how wonderful the owners are! Frank and Sarah are the nicest and most accommodating hosts! Mother Natures' Inn is a keeper!

We would go to this lovely hotel every summer for the last 10 years. It was like a home away from home. Just looking at their website now, the prices have nearly tripled since we were there in 2021. I cannot see a vast difference in the rooms as they look the same so not quite sure where that price hike comes in. The snacks? The "organic" linens? Very disappointed this once quaint, cozy gem has turned into some elite bougie get away.

I am literally DISGUSTED with the GREED of the new owners. WTF??? My fiancé and I started going there in 2012 and pretty much every summer for her birthday at the end of July we spent 2-3 nights there. We NEVER paid more than $149 a night AND we were never charged a pet fee. The rooms are very small and basic and the prices were in line with what you got. The last time we were there a few years ago new owners had pretty much just taken over and things were still basically the same. We went to book 3 nights for this coming July and now all of a sudden the prices are averaging $325 a night AND they are charging a pet fee??? WTF??? Are you guys trying to appeal to the f...ing LA in crowd?? This is ridiculous!!! What unbridled freaking agreed. We won't be staying there again.

Oh my , what a gem this place is!! Great value for the money ! This place is directly across from the lake and on a golf course! Very convenient location to shops and restaurants. My family and I were so excited to open our room and find the most adorable touches everywhere we looked, all the way down to the personalized greeting. It is completely themed out from the minute you arrive. You feel like your in a cabin in the woods, not your typical hotel stay at all! Our beds were very plush and comfy, from the twin sizes up to the king size beds. The owner and his wife were not only very friendly they were extremely attentive to my elderly mom , they even came to her room to help her with her coffee pot and TV lol . I will absolutely be coming back our next trip to Tahoe. I very much recommend this amazing Inn!

The best hotel in Tahoe! We had a great stay thank you so much and my dog loved it too

Very easy accessibility into a very cozy and well-maintained room. I enjoyed my stay very much although it was a short time. The location was also very convenient to Squaw Valley And a lot of great eateries. Thank you Frank and Sarah. I will be back to visit again soon!

Woodsey themed (black bears, elk, and wolves adorning the rooms oh my!) and adorable motel. Small but has all the required amenities covered. Awesome location in the middle of downtown and Lake Tahoe- the lake, marinas, and swimming access are literally across the street. The motel is a mom and pop shop, everything was spotlessly clean, and we loved the personalized greeting just inside the room's front door. Coffee maker, coffee, and small fridge with tiny freezer (a wine bottle will not fit in there) compartment inside. A cute, cozy, and convenient place to stay in the heart of ski and casino (not far from Reno) country. I don't really see any cons to this place, the prices are great -but- the bathroom needed a little TLC in one spot (floor is near the end of its service life). Service was excellent too. They don't do maid service until after you checkout, but they were good about checking to see if we needed garbage taken out, fresh towels, or bath or facial tissue, etc.

We have stayed here many times but the last wasn't a good experience. I wanted to shout out to the new owner Frank for making it worth our while to stay again. It's a great location in Tahoe City with walking distance to restaurants even during these crazy times with COVID . You can walk across the street with the fresh air of Lake Tahoe. It's definitely one of my favorites! Until next time :)

I love Mother Nature's Inn! This is the best secret spot to stay in Tahoe. I am picky with hotels and always come back here. Clean, comfy beds, and walking distance to restaurants when you are tired from skiing or swimming all day. Almost got stuck in Tahoe because of a huge blizzard, and although they were intending to close the inn for a few nights, they were willing to keep the place open for us if we couldn't get out of town so we'd have a place to stay. Just the best!

Love this inn! large comfortable room with lots of comfy chairs, big windows and beautiful glassed in sun porch outside each room overlooking snowy mountain meadow. Perfect place to come back to relax after your day out. All the amenities and some surprises like free popcorn and Keurig coffee. Staff easily reachable by text and very helpful. (BTW If you are looking for a great place to cross country ski, check out TahoeXC center on the outskirts of Tahoe City, lovely groomed trails, low key nonprofit, trail pass is free to those of us 70+ and under 20.).

If you need a place to stay that's comfortable and dog friendly, you have found it. I wouldn't stay anywhere else in Tahoe city. The owner are awesome and welcoming and the beds are very comfortable. Can't wait to come back to stay a while.

This is a wonderful place to stay in Tahoe! The location is perfect, less than 5 minute walk to the beach and it is situated right in the heart of Tahoe city surrounded by plenty of shops, restaurants, and lots of things to do, and just steps away from everything. The owners are very friendly and they are always just a call or text away if we needed anything. The rooms are spacious and clean with a cozy cabin vibe, and the beds are very comfortable and plush, I highly recommend this hotel!

This place is amazing for location, price, cleanliness and comfort. I will stay there every time I have the chance to visit Tahoe! Frank and Sarah mean it when they say they'll do anything to make visitors feel welcome. They even had a sign in the room with our names to personalize the welcome. I wish I could have stayed longer!