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The Gingerbread Cottage

3.0 star property
Cabin in Kings Beach with furnished balcony and heated floor (bathroom)

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House, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (The Gingerbread Cottage) | Exterior
House, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (The Gingerbread Cottage) | Private kitchen | Oven, toaster, cleaning supplies, freezer
House, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (The Gingerbread Cottage) | Property grounds
House, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (The Gingerbread Cottage) | Bathroom | Heated floors, towels, soap, toilet paper
House, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (The Gingerbread Cottage) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
The Gingerbread Cottage provides laundry facilities and more. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking at this cabin. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 585 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Gingerbread Cottage

Cabin in Kings Beach with furnished balcony and heated floor (bathroom)
Along with free use of bicycles, this smoke-free cabin has laundry facilities and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. The cabin boasts a heated floor (bathroom) and offers free WiFi and 2 bathrooms. Added amenities include a furnished balcony, an iPod dock, and a private yard.
Guest accommodations at this cabin offer iPod docking stations. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Kings Beach cabin provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Recreational amenities at the cabin include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach umbrellas

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski area nearby
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Ski runs nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Fireplace gate

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Freezer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • iPod dock

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Picnic area
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property is also known as

The Gingerbread Cottage Cabin
The Gingerbread Cottage Kings Beach
The Gingerbread Cottage Cabin Kings Beach

About the neighborhood

Map
8487 Steelhead Avenue, Kings Beach, CA, 96143

What's nearby

  • Kings Beach State Recreation Area - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • North Shore Parasail - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Brockway Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Crystal Bay Casino - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Cal Neva Casino - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 17 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gar Woods Grill & Pier - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jason's Beachside Grille - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Char Pit - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Grid Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at The Gingerbread Cottage?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gingerbread Cottage?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Gingerbread Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gingerbread Cottage located?

Located in Brockway Vista, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Agate Bay, Kings Beach State Recreation Area, and North Shore Parasail. Kings Beach Miniature Golf and Old Brockway Golf Course are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Gingerbread Cottage Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

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