Franciscan Lakeside Lodge

I loved our stay, our room was so cozy and had a little gas fireplace heater for the room. Our room had a queen bed, full bathroom and kitchenette. Not a negative but pur stove had to be lit with a lighter (which ran out of fluid on our 2nd night) or matches (which we didn't have a strip to strike it on). Front desk was very responsive and helpful. Kitchen was big enough to cook dinner and a full breakfast with, however we did have to get a lil creative, id say it's great to cook for 2 ppl MAX. Overall, loved our stay

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 The rooms definitely could use a upgrade, It was so outdated.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.

Wow! The location is amazing. Couldn't believe my eyes after seeing the sunrise. Best place for both sunrise and sunset. Rooms are decent, ample parking space and provides good privacy.

Very pretty individual cabins.great view of the lake!
Very clean! Well stocked kitchen!
Would recommend!

I love this place, but the phone service needs serious work. I booked a reservation a week prior and due to staffing shortages they held a room for me, but didn't know which one at the time. Here I am a day from check-in and I've had no emails, calls, or texts.

I have tried calling for 3 days and I am sent to a call center when they don't answer. The call center cannot check reservations. All they can do is leave a message for the hotel. Further, the call center says there is no way to check an existing reservation.

I love the amenities, the fully stocked kitchen with utensils, the cozy environment, but it is time to overhaul your reservation service.

Stayed in room #15 and absolutely loved it! Super close to the water (wish we were on the beach but it was still very close) room was clean! We arrived late and they had no problem putting our key in a lockbox. We stayed two nights and it was overall a lovely experience! Very quite and a nice relaxing getaway wish we could have stayed longer. Would stay here again and recommend it to anyone coming to Tahoe!

Great staying experience.you have everything need in the kitchen if you planning cooking. It was great to see bears as well.great front desk lady

A rustic retreat in the small town of Tahoe Vista, with a small private beach and near many attractions (NV casinos, decent restaurants, boating, mini and regular golf). We've been coming here for years. The rooms could be more up to date, but it is rustic, not modern. Service is available by request only. Prices are mid range for the area. If not getting a lakefront cottage, go for the forest side, better value than 'lakeside'.

We enjoyed our stay at this cottage. Love the rustic cabin atmosphere. Room kitchen and bathroom, adequate for us. Kitchen came with a dish washer too. We enjoyed the proximity to a almost private beach. Would recommend this property to anyone who wants to get away for relaxation.

The room was nice and very cozy. But it was really noisy in the morning. I don’t understand why they woke up their residents at 8 am Friday using a huge vacuum cleaner. There is a worker carrying this cleaner walking around even on our front door stairs. You can imagine how much noise it could generate and how annoying it was.

While the room and amenities were nice, the pull out sofa was an absolute tragedy. The mattress looked 30 years old, with obvious blood stains on there. Our friend slept on the floor instead. Without that one issue, would have definitely been a 4 star review due to the staff and the rest of the room.

To be specific, it was the room.closest to the (closed) pool.

As Owner said that the bed is very soft, it may not be suitable for everyone, especially light sleepers.

It is sometimes necessary to consider that the office will do its best to continue serving during the Covid and lack of labor.

The coziest place to be in Tahoe. The staff were friendly and accommodating in every way. They do close so make sure you get everything you need before they close for the night. The cottage was well equipped with everything you may need for a comfortable stay. They have their own beach which was a huge bonus. We enjoyed the best sunrise from the pier than anywhere else we've been to. Due to the storm we had to cut our trip short but we'll definitely be back again. I highly recommend this lodge.

Great location, but the rooms need a huge upgrade. I feel like the 70’s vibe should go a bit. The beds were super uncomfortable and I almost felt like it was more glamping than being in a nice room.

We thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay! The beach was convenient and clean! We appreciated the well-appointed kitchen, beach towels, and other amenities!

Get a room at your own risk. Eash room/cabin is acutally indivdually owned. They just manage. I got one that was run down. It was for sale. The bed was rock hard, there was mold in the shower, the pots and pans were old scratched oil stained teflon, and the floor boards under the carpet were uneven and moved. They wouldnt move me or give me a refund. Would give it a negative if I could.

Love the site. We had a suite on the ground floor. Was able to use the second door to go out to the patio by the pool. Love the park also. Was able to exercise each day.