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Perfect Family Getaway - Tahoe Donner Cabin - dogs ok!

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From the backyard
Exterior
Small front deck
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10147.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Truckee, CA
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Donner Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Loft

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 (upstairs)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 (downstairs)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Perfect Family Getaway - Tahoe Donner Cabin - dogs ok!

Your home away from home awaits you in the Tahoe Donner community in Truckee. Our cozy cabin offers three bedrooms and a loft with queen foldout. The upstairs main bedroom has a king bed with attached full bathroom (shower). There are two bedrooms downstairs, one with queen bed and the other with one twin and a twin/over double bunk bed, and a 2nd full bathroom (shower over tub) down the hall. Washer/dryer and linens included. The house features a well-equipped kitchen, secluded back deck with gas BBQ, and an attached garage with a 240v EV charging plug (bring your charging cord). The living room has a wood burning stove and flat-screen TV with Chrome cast and cable. Upstairs there is a small flat screen TV in the bedroom and a monitor screen in the loft. That one is not attached to cable, but can be connected to a laptop or game console. HDMI cable attached. A flat driveway and strong WiFi internet complete the easy living atmosphere. The rental includes guest access (up to 6 people) to the community centers, pool, clubhouse and fitness areas for a $24 daily fee. Golf or hike in summer or try boating on the lakes. Enjoy downhill and cross country ski areas in winter. 5 mins from Donner Lake, 20 mins from Alpine and Palisades ski areas, 40 mins from Lake Tahoe activities. Pets allowed, but due to allergies please no cats.

Property manager

John and Lisa Scarsella

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Bring sleeping bags
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
No cats please
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number 014972

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Truckee

Truckee is home to this cabin. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Donner Lake. KidZone Museum and Olympic Valley Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Donner Lake - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 26 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 10 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Perfect Family Getaway - Tahoe Donner Cabin - dogs ok! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Perfect Family Getaway - Tahoe Donner Cabin - dogs ok! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Family Getaway - Tahoe Donner Cabin - dogs ok!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Family Getaway - Tahoe Donner Cabin - dogs ok!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Family Getaway - Tahoe Donner Cabin - dogs ok! located?

Situated in Truckee, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Tahoe National Forest, Tahoe Donner Golf Course and Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area and Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbeatable location, fantastic hosts, a great value!

This adorable place is on one of the quietest streets in Tahoe Donner. The cabin is cozy, comfortable, and had all the basic necessities to stay 5 days with weather varying from below freezing (LOTS of snow still on the ground!) to almost shorts weather. Hosts were fast with communication, check in was a breeze... a definite keeper for future stays!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

March Ski Lease

Wonderful cabin where our friend group stayed throughout the month of March while skiing in the Lake Tahoe area. Cozy, well-provisioned property; we particularly enjoyed the wood stove!
Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation house for family

We had a wonderful stay at the house! It's located in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood and was equipped with everything we needed. The 240V outlet was a huge plus—it made charging our EV quick and easy. John and Lisa were fantastic hosts—friendly, responsive, and attentive to our needs. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, clean, and comfortable vacation home in great location.

Everything was perfect for our weekend stay. The owners provided all the support we needed to ensure that we had a comfortable and pleasant visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Truckee

We had a wonderful time and wish we could have stayed longer. The place was great and the location was also. The owners were very responsive. I would highly recommend this cabin!!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rachelle B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Christmas in the snow...

First let me say Lisa the host was amazing and very easy to communicate with. She responded to all messages in a timely manner and always tried to offer solutions. Examples of this is the first day we got there the door leading from the garage to the house would not close. Possibly due to the cold and/or heat the door warped and also needed new screws in the bottom hinge. I let her know, sent her pictures and she advised someone would be there in 2 days. As for cleanliness I assume they use a cleaning service and if so I would use a different company because they are not cleaning thoroughly to say this is a space where people will be coming and going frequently. On the surface the house appeared clean but areas like the kitchen and specifically the refrigerator and the stove needed a detailed cleaning. The refrigerator made this very loud noise all the time, especially the freezer and the stove eyes were all crooked making it hard to cook things evenly as all pots and pans were on a slant. The upstairs bathroom sink drained so slow that if you washed your hands in the morning the water would still be there by noon. There were not a lot of face towels either. I had to go buy a few as it was 6 of us and they only had about 3 or so that we saw. The recycling is on a week on week off schedule which I had to visit a website to determine and it was not our week so the recycling bin was already full when we got there so we had to leave a bag of recycling in the garage as it would
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Excellent stay, accurate and clean. Easy check in and good location, would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin

We stayed here for the Thanksgiving holiday. It was cozy and perfect size for four adults, 2 kids (a teenager and pre-teen) and our dog. Great location and would recommend especially if traveling with a pet.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

This was the perfect place for 3 couples. Nice cottage in the woods. Great communication with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

olga k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Cabin Getaway in Tahoe Donner!

We had a great time at this cabin in Tahoe Donner. The place was clean, cozy, and had everything we needed. The location was perfect – peaceful and close to all the activities. We loved relaxing on the deck in the mornings and coming back to the comfy beds and fireplace after a day of exploring. The cabin had nice touches that made our stay even better. We really enjoyed our time here and would definitely stay again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sound of Music

We had a great time. First of all the price was right. The space was enough for 5-6 of us. All of the appliances worked as expected. The house inside was reasonably clean (some cat spray on the upstairs bedroom wall) and comfortable. The garage space was useful to store our bikes between rides. We enjoyed the deck area and the BBQ worked as expected. The TV was great and the attachment cords assisted with media connection. Restrooms works as expected. Towels were soft and sufficient. We are all used to firmer mattresses, but sleep was achieved and rest was acquired. We should have brought our own pillows like we usually do. We did run out of paper towels in the kitchen, there was only one partial roll. We did use the washer and drier. The drier lint filter had not been cleaned possibly EVER, I have a picture of what I removed when I discovered the clothes were not getting dry. There is a deck screw sticking up about an inch right next to the snow grate at the front door. I am sure glad no-one snagged their foot on it. I mention these two items more for your information than complaint. We would definitely stay at this house again. It was fairly close to the lake, MTB riding, hiking, and services like Safeway and Grocery Outlet. The neighborhood was upscale clean and very quiet. The residents were friendly, as we found while taking evening walks with our dog. There was no sign it was a pet friendly house, except, cat spray. No smell, or fur balls.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute house

We had a wonderful stay despite not having hot water the first night. The owner addressed this issue promptly and the problem was resolved the very next day. The house is cozy and located in a great family friendly area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homey

The house was a perfect peaceful place to get away and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you

Thank you so much the property was amazing, it was a blast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Manoj T.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great location and a cosy cabin

The cabin was located at a prefect location very close to the Donner lake and other hiking destinations. I would highly recommend this place for your next getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

olga k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best kept secret in Tahoe Donner

We spent 5 days at Lisa and John's cabin in Tahoe Donner. The cabin is cozy, centrally located, and well-stocked. Both Lisa and John are super nice hosts and so easy to work with. There's a lot to do, whether you want to relax or be active, and everything is close by. I'm not sure if I should share all these positives about the cabin or keep it all to ourselves! 😄 We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle Carevel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Family Getaway

The house was clean and very “homey”. My family had a great time. The kids played in the snow and even built a snowman. The owers were very responsive and even called the plumber right away to fix the kitchen faucet. Overall, we had a great experience. Definitely recommend this place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip

We had a great stay in your cabin. Homeowners were very responsive to our questions. Would definitely stay here again. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cabin

We had an amazing time! The beds were comfortable. The kitchen and bathrooms have had some upgrades. We really enjoyed the wood burning fireplace. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend this cabin to our friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

kay b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Family Cabin

We enjoyed our stay. The living room is very comfy and the dining table was nice too. Good TV coverage and setup for device streaming. The house was warm and cozy, heater was good, and woodstove was a nice touch with plenty of firewood supplied (bring kindling or use hatchet to make kindling.) The bedrooms were spacious and the beds comfortable. The bunk room was perfect for all the boys, while the teen girl had the loft to herself. The beds are made with no blankets, only spreads, and one must search out the blankets in various closets. The kitchen is a bit disorganized but if you search through cupboards and drawers, you are likely to find what you need. There are no wine glasses, so if you want to enjoy your fine wine, bring your own glasses. The bathrooms are nice, recently upgraded. Good showers. It was a big plus to have the garage to park in. Thanks, Fleming Family, for providing a cozy affordable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elliot B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and owners

The house met all our expectations, and the owners exceeded our expectations with prompt, friendly, and helpful responses to all our questions and needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place to Stay in Tahoe

Nice house that is very convenient to Palisades and downtown Truckee.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

This is a great place to stay if you want a quiet family setting. It was like being at home. The best thing is hard to pick out for me, but I am going to highlight the responsiveness of the hosts! Every text was answered within a couple of hours. For instance this home has a great wood burning stove and we like to have a fire going. We ran low on wood during the stay and it was promptly resupplied by their local fire wood guy! Super hosts John & Lisa!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House and Location!

We had a great time staying in Truckee... The house was very clean and organized. Our communication with our host was excellent. I enjoyed our stay. It was easy to get to. The lot was nice being surrounded by trees in the back and on one side. It was very private. And having access to the garage was a relief... It was easy to relax and enjoy the snow fall with the family...
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Tahoe Cabin

The cabin was as described. It was perfect for our family and we enjoyed building puzzles and playing games at the table after skiing. The location was nice as the exit onto the street is flat and easy to negotiate in the snow. We were informed of maintenance issues and we were able to work around these without any problem. The value is great and I hope you enjoy your stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by John and Lisa Scarsella

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Our family has owned this cabin for many years. It's comfortable, convenient and so relaxing! Our family is happy to share the home with you, we know you will love it.
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