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Beautiful Donner Lake Home

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Donner Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sugar Bowl Resort
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Donner Lake Home

Family orientated home perfect for making lasting memories. On the quiet side of the lake nestled in its own private lot. 5 bedrooms with 2-kings, 2-queens and 3 twins. Additional sleeping bag slumbering available in the upstairs loft. Pool/Ping Pong Table, 3-TV's and apple tv. Indoor wood burning fireplace that is enjoyed from both the living and dining areas and an outdoor gas fire pit perfect for roasting marshmallows.

Property manager

Curtis Rowe
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Pets must be well behaved
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No pets on the carpet. If your pet has an accident on the carpet you will be charged a carpet cleaning fee of $300
Please have all garbage in the bear box on Sunday evening. Recycleables go in the blue bags and placed next to the bear box.
Lock all doors and windows upon leaving. Turn off all lights.

Important information

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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. Olympic Valley Park and Olympic Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Donner Memorial State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Donner Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 22 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Sugar Bowl - 23 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 26 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 15 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Donner Lake Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

Where is Beautiful Donner Lake Home located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. Donner Memorial State Park and West End Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie F.

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

Winter getaway for families

We were a group of 3 families, all with children, staying for a getaway in the snow. And we got that! This house is a great set up for groups with separate rooms for kids and parents, a tree house, a pool table, and plenty of space for all. Everything was better than we expected inside and outside. The host was responsive and incredibly gracious when we thought we may get snowed in on our check out day. Overall, we all agreed we would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorene S.

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

Loved our stay!

This is the second time we have stayed at this home. While the photos on VRBO website are a bit dark, the home is not. There are beautiful views from every window as well as a wide deck to step out onto to enjoy the morning freshness. The kitchen is well stocked. The hosts/owners are very responsive. We hope to go back again.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

william m.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snow Trip w/ The FamBam 2025

Overall an Awesome stay, a few minor things relating to cleanliness (stuff/trash under beds in room with twin beds - my dog found it🤪); trouble upon arrival getting in (expeditiously remedied by host); discovered 3 unlocked windows, 2 of which could Not lock (mentioned to host & he said he would look into it to remedy issue)….overall we had an Excellent Stay & hope to book this property again. Curtis was a great host that addressed our entry issue right away & was attentive to any messages I sent. I would advise other winter renters to be sure to have your hubs locked in to 4wheel Low to get up the snowy/icy hill, but if you are used to driving in winter weather you’ll be good!!! The Fireplace is Gorgeous & kept the area downstairs nice and warm while we played cards & built puzzles Thank You Curtis for “Hosting” our family - oh yea and the extra pillow in the 2nd upstairs king bed bedroom is Bill’s he accidentally left it…Sorry (& we can come and get it on a clear roads day)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Great location perfect for families

Great spot for multiple families and friends. Really enjoyed the Christmas holiday! Kids LOVED the sledding and playhouse.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Wonderful, comfortable home

We were a multigenerational family group ranging in age from 5-77, and the house was ideal for us. Great location close to Donner Lake, which has the best beach and playgrounds! We drove around the area and visited Lake Tahoe (25-30 min drive), Donner Pass (15 min, spectacular), local state park, Truckee etc. Everything was easy and uncrowded and stunning. The house is clean, well equipped and we were very comfortable and enjoyed the fabulous views and environment. Curtis was an excellent host too. We would love to stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Richard O.

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

Friend reunion

Very large house accommodated 6 easily with separate bedrooms and baths. Seniors should know that long stairways are a challenge. Great amenities and well equipped but needs a little TLC. On a hillside above lake in beautiful setting..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

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

great Donner lake home for the family

We had eight adults and three little ones, and the house worked great-spacious and room for everyone. Big table where we all could eat together and a great fire pit for s'mores each night. Would highly recommend and would go back to.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Debbi T.

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

Nice Getaway

We love the area and the location was what we were looking for, which is not always easy to find. The guests and especially kids enjoyed the property. A couple items in the home need some attention, as well as a deep clean. But the house served its purpose.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

dave

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

Great family get away, room for everyone

Our stay at this massive cabin was really enjoyable. Lots of space for everyone to have a comfy room/bed and the ping pong table was excellent. Staying in Truckee/Donner in the summer is all about the lake and access only takes about 5 minutes down the road to the state park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Spacious Quiet House Lovely Location

Our big family of 3 generations had a great 8 days at this lovely home. Very roomy and nicely laid out. Upstairs 2 bedrooms and bath had extra hall door to make them more quiet. Master bath and bedroom very large and quiet. Kitchen well stocked and appointed. Kids loved the playhouse and the sand pit where they built fairy villages. The gas fire pit on patio was lovely spot for us all to sit and visit in evening. Dining room table so big we all had a seat. For many years we stayed near Tahoe City but now we are Donner fans. Except for weekend it was not crowded. We had one truck with all the supplies pay $10 to enter Donner State Park and the rest of us parked for free at end of South Shore and walked 5 minutes into China Cove, nice beach. Also house is close enough for visiting Tahoe where we went to Meeks Bay, only a little over half hour drive. Some went to Alpine Meadows for horseback riding and others enjoyed golf at Northstar and Ponderosa. We also enjoyed the free sandless public piers on north side of Donner. And tunnel hike at Donner summit was fabulous!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Stay

It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally G.

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

Family gathering

It was a wonderful house that accommodated my family perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S., Sacramento, CA

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

Family Trip to the Snow!

A very nice house with lots of space for our whole family. Kitchen is stocked with a lot of large pots and pans, plenty of cups, plates & utensils and a very large dining table. The adults and kids had a lot of fun at the house - ping pong, darts, games and lots of snow for sledding. It was so convenient for the kids to walk out the door and go sledding! It is very close to Donner Lake and we tried some fishing but had no luck. It's also close to Boreal and we made use of the $25 lift ticket day! We'd love to come back when the snow melts and use the fire pit and hopefully have better luck fishing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorene S.

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

Wonderful House!

This house was beautiful! It was clean and very comfortable for our long weekend of skiing and sledding. Everything we needed was on hand. The owners appear to love their house and share it generously.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Snow play getaway

This place is set up great for a large group. Our kids had a great time sledding, snow ball fights etc. Overall just a fun experience, weve stayed here a number of times over the years and will continue to come back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steffen H.

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

Truckee Cabin

The house and location was better than expectations. We had a family union with 4 families and we all loved it. Wish we could have been there for a few more days.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gil & Rachel N., Marin County, just north of San Francisco

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

Family friendly space

Everyone, ages 10 to 72 yrs old, had comfortable spaces to have time to themselves and gather together. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

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

Weekend house

We had a great trip to Donner lake. This house is so much bigger and nicer than the pictures make seem. Beautiful property and location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy A.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Curtis Home

Donner lake was a midpoint for family members coming from California, Paris, and Utah. We had another house rented for the younger portions of our family, which was just down Judah. We could visit each other, play, hot tub, and chat. We found everything we needed. We even saw a bear above the house scratching around. Perfect place, love the fireplace, pool table, and three places to gather and catch up. Thank you so much for your help getting in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus J.

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

Great spot/ Great location

Overall this place is great! Very close to Donner Lake.. the firepit was great. The pool table and ping pong was what everyone needed. Very roomy.. we had 3 families and everyone had a room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Peggy H.

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

My 2 sons and their families joined for a very brief 2 night getaway.

The house had plenty of space for 8 of us and there could have been easily 4 more. Having 3 bathrooms was a huge plus for us and the pool/ping pong table was great fun for the kids. The kitchen was well stocked and the fire pit was a big plus. It is an older property and has some maintenance issues that need to be addressed. The property manager was responsive and our getaway was very pleasant !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti R., Redwood City, CA

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

Donner

Great house for a family trip! Lots of room and great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

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

Great home for a family gathering.

So much space for our family. Five bedrooms, large dining table, pool table, ping pong, and board games to play. Wonderful fire pit and patio area!! Perfect communication with the owner. Hope we can get our group here next year!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Q., Paso Robles, CA

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

What a great place to stay!!!

Lots of room, large dining table for family meals all together. 5 bedrooms was perfect for all adults and the kids. 12,10 and 4 played hours of pool and ping pong . We had lots of rain so the fireplace was a godsend. Donner lake is gorgeous and less crowded then Tahoe. We all had a great time. Sitting on the outdoor deck watching thunderstorms was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

50th Anniversary

We had 11 adult family members together for our 50th anniversary. The house worked out great and there were plenty of things to do in the Truckee/Tahoe area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

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