Welcome to USCG Lake Tahoe A-Frames

Vacation Rental Cottages




*******Some of our A Frames will be periodically closed for maintenance starting from June to October. Units which are not subject to maintenance will be open for booking. Please check our website Calander regularly for updates. We apologize for any inconvenience*******


Check out our Facebook page for the latest news and last-minute openings!

 MWR Tahoe Facebook Page

***POLICY UPDATE: As of June 25, 2024 our pet policy has changed to allow service animals only.  Reservations approved prior to this date including pets will be honored.


Who We Are

Coast Guard Station Lake Tahoe maintains 4 rental units (a.k.a. A-Frames) on the north-west side of Lake Tahoe just outside of Tahoe City. Lakeview 1 & Lakeview 2 refers to the A-Frame unit that is closest to Lake Tahoe and Forestview 1 & Forestview 2 refers to the A-Frame unit that is located closer to the Mountains. They are less than 50 feet away from each other. Both Lakeview and Forest View A-Frames are located at 2500 Lake Forest Road, Tahoe City, CA. 96145.


What You Get

All A-Frames are completely furnished. Units have refrigerators, ranges, microwaves ovens, complete bath facilities, living room furniture and bedroom furniture. DIRECTV Satellite service is provided, as well as Wi-Fi internet. Dishes, cooking utensils, toaster, Keurig coffee maker, and other small household appliances are also available to provide occupants with the necessary essentials for dining in.

Our goal is to provide approved patrons with a reasonably priced lodging option in the heart of one of California's most picturesque settings. While we are not intended to be a full-service facility, we believe that we provide our patrons with everything they need for a great vacation in the Tahoe area. We look forward to accommodating you.


Announcements


We have transitioned to handing a majority of our communications via the Facebook page and email. If you required a phone call for a special circumstance, please contact us via Facebook or email to request a phone call. For true emergencies, please contact Coast Guard Station Lake Tahoe (530-308-9876).


Reservations are accepted for stays within 90 days from today's date. (For example, if today's date is 01 April 0800 PST, reservations up to 29 June will be available. Please review the calendar for open dates.)


All Scheduled I narcotics, including marijuana and CBD products, are prohibited from being used and possessed on base.


The following personnel are authorized patrons of MWR facilities:

Active Duty personnel and eligible dependents

Members of the Ready Reserve Reserves in training

Members of the National Guard and their dependents

Uniformed Members of NOAA or USPHS

Retired military personnel and eligible dependents

Government employees, DoD, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and Contractors with a Coast Guard ID card

Disabled Veterans with an ID card

All reservations upon booking need to have Status (Active Duty, Reserve, Retired, Spouse, GS, etc), Affiliation (USCG, USMC, USN, USA, USAF, USSF, NOAA, USPHS), and duty or drilling location entered in the note.



COVID-19 Information

Updated: 06/14/2022

We are now open to all MWR patrons.  Please read below as we do still have COVID policy in place.

 

1. With the risk of COVID-19 transmission, the following items are designed to protect the active-duty workforce and patrons of the MWR lodging facility (A-Frames).

2. Please review updated CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19, if this applies to your reservation, please contact us: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html

3. All rooms will be cleaned by a commercial cleaning company prior to you checking-in. This will include disinfecting of all commonly touched spaces with a bleach or alcohol solution.



Snow Conditions


Guests are reminded to be cautious of possible snow shedding from the surrounding roofs. Especially the main entrances into the buildings



Supplemental Information

 Updated: 11/16/2023 for all new reservations 


A: Due to recent credit card fraud, all personnel requesting a reservation will be charged a booking fee of $25.00 per request. This $25.00 fee will also be used as the cleaning/cancellation fee.  

B: One-night stays are not authorized, unless approved by the MWR Officer.

C: The one-bedroom (upper level) units sleep 6 people. The 2-bedroom (lower level) units sleep 6 as well, however, they have the ability to sleep 8. 

D: Members TDY and Reservist on IDT/ADT orders, rate supporting Coast Guard operations in the area (with proof of orders), rate is $124.00 per night. Please contact MWR Officer for details.

E: Station Lake Tahoe members, rate is 50.00 per night .

F: DoD/DHS MWR unit group events rate is $80 per night, minimum stay of 3 nights not to exceed 4-nights. Please contact unit MWR Officer for details.


F: Normal Rates:



Starting March 01, 2024 there will be a rate increase as follows:

Forestview 3 and Lakeview 1 (one-bedroom): $175/night + $25 (deposit)

Forestview 4 and Lakeview 2 (two-bedroom): $195/night + $25 (deposit)




    Lakeview 1

    1 Bedroom · 1 Bath · Sleeps 6
    Lakeview 1 is a newley remodeled unit on the Coast Guard base in Tahoe City, CA. This is a 450 square foot, 2nd floor, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom cabin. Unit has 1 queen ...
    Tahoe City, AL, US

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    Forest View 3

    1 Bedroom · 1 Bath · Sleeps 6
    Forest View 1 is located on the Coast Guard base in Tahoe City, CA. This is a 450 square foot, 2nd floor, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom cabin. It comes fully furnished, with...
    Tahoe City, CA, US

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    Forest View 4

    2 Bedrooms · 1 Bath · Sleeps 8
    Forest View 2 is located on the Coast Guard base in Tahoe City, CA. This is a 650 square foot, 1st floor, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom cabin. Unit has 1 queen bed, 2 bunk b...
    Tahoe City, CA, US

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    Lakeview 2

    2 Bedrooms · 1 Bath · Sleeps 8
    Lakeview 2 is a newley remodeled unit on the Coast Guard base in Tahoe City, CA. This is a 650 square foot, 1st floor, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom cabin. Unit has 1 queen ...
    Tahoe City, CA, US

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