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title: "Desolation Hotel Lake Tahoe: dog rules"
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Desolation Hotel Lake Tahoe (South Lake Tahoe, CA): Yes: on leash; $75 per pet per night. Source: Desolation Hotel, checked 2026-11-09. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/desolation-hotel-south-lake-tahoe/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Desolation Hotel Lake Tahoe

**Yes: on leash; $75 per pet per night.**

Type: lodging. Location: South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California. Managed by Desolation Hotel.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] | 2026-11-09 | fresh |
| Leash | Required (On the property.) | [1] | 2026-11-09 | fresh |
| Pet fee | $75 per pet per night | [1] | 2026-11-09 | fresh |
| Leaving your dog alone | Not allowed | [2] | 2026-11-09 | fresh |
| Weight limit | Not stated by the source | | | unstated |
| Pets per room | Not stated by the source | | | unstated |
| Breed restrictions | Not stated by the source | | | unstated |

## Rules to know

- Use the bed and furniture coverings the hotel provides. [3]
- Excessive dirt, hair or damage may result in additional fees. [3]

## Sources

1. Desolation Hotel, "FAQ, Lake Tahoe: Are you dog friendly?" (official site, checked 2026-11-09): https://www.desolationhotel.com/faq
   > Friendly, quiet, and well behaved dogs are permitted leashed on the property and in rooms with a fee of $75 per pet per night.
2. Desolation Hotel, "FAQ, Lake Tahoe: Are you dog friendly? (unattended dogs)" (official site, checked 2026-11-09): https://www.desolationhotel.com/faq
   > No dog can be left in a room unattended.
3. Desolation Hotel, "FAQ, Lake Tahoe: Are you dog friendly? (coverings and fees)" (official site, checked 2026-11-09): https://www.desolationhotel.com/faq
   > We provide coverings for the bed and furniture which must be used. Excessive dirt, hair or damage may result in additional fees.
4. U.S. Census Bureau, "Location: Census Geocoder match for 933 POPLAR ST, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA, 96150" (government, checked 2026-11-09): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/

Verified November 9, 2026; re-check due 2027-02-07. Freshness: fresh.
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