The Cozy Cub Cabin – 7 Min to Lake | Cabin in South Lake Tahoe

Tucked away in the pines, our charming tiny cabin offers the best of both worlds—peaceful seclusion in nature with the convenience of town just steps away. Only a 7 minute drive to the lake and walking distance to local shops, restaurants, and grocery stores. The Cozy Cub is ideal for romantic getaways or small families looking to relax, recharge, and reconnect. Whether you're here for outdoor adventure or a slower pace, this is your perfect Tahoe escape!
☆ KEY FEATURES ☆
🌲 Tiny cozy cabin just 7 minute drive to the lake
🏕 Perfect for couple getaways or small families looking to disconnect and unwind
🐕 Dog-friendly! Bring your pup along for the adventure - pet fee is $100 per pet max of 2
🍽 Walking distance to Earnie’s Coffee Shop, Raley's Grocery Store, Lake Tahoe Pizza Company, Bert’s Café & Primos
🌿 Outdoor patio with dining table & peaceful nature views
🏔 Sleeps 4: 1 queen bedroom + 2 twin mattresses in open loft
🚿 1 full bathroom with shower/tub combo
🍳 Full kitchen with cookware, dinnerware & essentials
🔥 Cozy living room with sofa, Smart TV, gas fireplace & AC Mini Split
🪵 Side yard for relaxing or playing yard games
📶 Fast Wi-Fi — perfect for remote work or streaming
🍼 Pack & Play travel crib + kid-friendly
🎿 10 min to Heavenly Village + ski resort, 20 min to Emerald Bay State Park
☆ KITCHEN & LIVING ROOM ☆
You’ll find a fully equipped kitchen ready to inspire your mountain meals. Enjoy breakfast at the kitchen counter or gather at the dining table for a cozy dinner in. The kitchen comes stocked with all the cookware, dinnerware, and utensils you’ll need. We’ve included a drip coffee maker with complimentary coffee, sugar, and creamer, as well as basics like salt, pepper, and cooking oil. You’ll also find a fridge, microwave, and full oven for your convenience. We do not have a dishwasher.
The rustic living room features large windows that frame the surrounding trees, bringing the peaceful outdoors in. Sit back and relax on the comfy couch, crack open the patio door for fresh mountain air, and warm up by the fireplace. With high ceilings and natural wood finishes throughout, this space is the perfect mix of cozy and charming. During hot summer days, you can enjoy the Mini-Split Air Conditioning unit to keep the room cool.
☆ BEDROOM ☆
This cozy cabin is the perfect mountain escape for a couple or small family. It comfortably sleeps 4 guests across one private bedroom and an open loft.
Main Bedroom: Equipped with a comfy queen-size bed, flat-screen TV, built-in closet space for your belongings, and warm wood-paneled walls. Sleeps 2 comfortably and offers a relaxing retreat after a day of Tahoe adventures. Since our Cozy cabin is small and cute, this room is naturally smaller than most bedrooms but does not lack comfort!
☆ SLEEPING LOFT AREA ☆
The open loft area is a cozy and fun sleeping space perfect for kids or those young at heart. Furnished with 2 twin mattresses and a TV, this low-ceiling 48 inch high space is ideal for small children or guests who don’t mind crawling. While you can’t fully stand up in this loft area, it’s the perfect hideaway to snuggle in, watch a movie, and drift off after a long day of mountain fun. You will access this loft through a narrow stairwell on second level.
☆ BATHROOM ☆
There is 1 full bathroom in the cabin, complete with a shower and bathtub combo — perfect for rinsing off after a day at the lake or warming up post-skiing. It’s stocked with soft towels and includes a hair dryer for your convenience.
☆ OUTDOOR SPACE ☆
The outdoor space is the perfect spot to unwind and take in the beauty of South Lake Tahoe. Step onto the patio where you'll find a table that seats four — ideal for morning coffee or evening chats under the trees. While outdoor grilling and bonfires are not permitted, the spacious side yard is yours to enjoy for lawn games, lounging, or letting the kids run free.
You’ll be surrounded by towering sugar pines, the crisp mountain air, and that signature Lake Tahoe pine scent — nature’s version of a deep breath.
☆ PARKING ☆
We offer free parking on-site with enough space to comfortably fit 2 cars — 1 in the driveway and one on our side yard to make parking a hassle-free experience!
As a guest at our cozy cabin, you will have access to the entire cabin and private patio. The home is located in a tiny home park with other nearby cabins neighboring the unit. We do only have one neighbor directly next to us while the other side of the home does not which offers more privacy and space.
We offer self- check in and will not be available in person to meet you. However we are always available via message to address anything you need during your stay!
☆ The Lake Tahoe community has very strict fire restrictions. We have a zero tolerance policy for smoking, grilling or bon fires. You will be fined by the City and reservation will be canceled if these rules are not followed on our property
☆ Our cozy cabin is nestled in a peaceful tiny home community. You can expect nearby cabins and neighbors
☆ The sleeping loft space's ceiling height on second level is 48 inches high and the stairwell to access the loft is narrow. Adults need to crouch/crawl once inside the loft space. Perfect sleeping area for small children or adults that are young at heart!
☆ Our cozy cabin is small, around 400 sq ft. Larger individuals & groups that enjoy larger spaces may be better suited reserving alternative accommodations.
☆We do not have in-unit laundry, however, Tahoe LaundryBox At The Y is a laundromat 2 minutes down the road!
🐻 Bear Safety Reminder
Lake Tahoe is home to beautiful wildlife—including bears! For your safety (and theirs), please follow these simple guidelines during your stay:
☆ Always lock your car doors – bears can and will open unlocked vehicles.
☆ Do not leave any food or scented items in your car.
☆ Keep all food indoors – avoid leaving food, coolers, or trash outside or on patio.
☆ Close bedroom windows when you're not home or at night.
Thank you for helping protect Tahoe’s wildlife and keeping everyone safe! 🏔️🌲
1) No grilling, bon fires or smoking. This area has very strict fire restrictions that will result in fines if not followed. Please help us keep our community safe!
2) Keep all food inside the cabin. Do not leave food inside your car or outside on patio to prevent Bears.

The Cozy Cub Cabin – 7 Min to Lake is located in Tahoe Valley. The Cozy Cub Cabin – 7 Min to Lake provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, Parking, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This Cabin features Air Conditioner, Parking, Security/Safety, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Cozy Cub Cabin – 7 Min to Lake has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cabin because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cabin, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cabin has a friendly neighborhood, and the Tahoe Valley has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cabin in Tahoe Valley, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.