If you have ever wanted to visit the Tea House on the island in Emerald Bay, check out this post which shows how I did it and provides information so you can as well.

Jan 9, 2021 · Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight built a tea house at the top of Fannette Island in Emerald Bay State Park.

Sep 28, 2022 · In order to kayak to Fannette Island, you’ll first need to access Emerald Bay. There’s only two ways to do this - you either hike or boat in. I’m going to assume you’re like most people and don’t own or know how to operate a boat. So in this guide, we’ll cover the later.

Much of the tea house is still standing and offers amazing 360 degree views of the bay. The stone structure that sits on Fannette Island is called the “Tea House” and was constructed the same time as Vikingsholm Castle in the late 1920s.

Located on the only island in Lake Tahoe, The Fanette Island tea house was built in the 1920s by Lora Knight, the clearly super-rich lady who owned Vikingsholm -- a 38-room castle along the...

Much of the tea house is still standing and offers amazing 360 degree views of the bay. If you are visiting in the summer you can rent kayaks or stand up paddle boards located at Emerald Bay beach and make your way across to the Island to climb to the tea house and take in the view.

The park features Vikingsholm, one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture in the western hemisphere. The “Tea House” on Fannette Island, the only island to be found in all of Lake Tahoe. Emerald Bay was designated an underwater state park in 1994.

Enjoy morning tea and biscotti as you soak in the tranquil ambiance of Emerald Bay, all while learning about the fascinating histories of Vikingsholm Castle and the charming Teahouse perched atop Fannette Island. All lead by a USCG certified captain to drive the boat!

Indulge in morning tea and biscotti with a backdrop of stunning alpine waters. Learn about the history of Vikingsholm, the Tea House, and the beauty of Emerald Bay from your knowledgeable captain. Witness the elegance of Vikingsholm Castle …

Explore Emerald Bay up close by kayak, canoe, jet skis or boat. Hike around Fannette Island where the Tea House was built by Ms. Lora Knight in the 1920’s and where she enjoyed her tea with quite a view!