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Experience breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada peaks like never before, all while soaking in your hot tub on the deck. It doesn’t get more spectacular than this!
Enjoy the warmth and depth of this grand room and its open floor plan. The cathedral ceiling, wall of windows and large rock mantel gas fireplace offers breathtaking views from just about any spot in the room!
Sink into the newly lush leather furnishings while watching your favorite show on the flat screen TV or warm up by the fire with your favorite book. Captured in the photo is a large storage closet and the entrance to the master bedroom. A half bath i
Easily access the living, dining and kitchen area from the open grand floor plan. The cathedral ceiling and wall of windows throughout this grand room provides incredible views and natural light! A spacious open deck off the living room invites you s
Spacious dining area, views!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Donner Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Northstar California Resort
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Bedroom 1, (lower level)

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2, Off Entertainment Room (lower level)

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 3, Off Entertainment Room (lower level)

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Ensuite, Off Living Room (main level)

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bath 1 (downstairs)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bath 2 (downstairs)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom (main)

Toilet

Master Ensuite Bath (main)

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Pinnacle Loop Retreat

The Home
Nestled in the scenic Tahoe Donner area of North Lake Tahoe, this stunning mountain retreat offers breathtaking panoramic views that you can enjoy from nearly every room. The spacious, light-filled home features a master suite on the main level with a private deck and sweeping vistas, while the open-concept living area, featuring a great room with cathedral ceilings and a grand stone fireplace, invites you to relax and unwind in style. Whether you're cozying up by the fire in the living room or entertaining in the chef’s kitchen, this home makes it easy to soak in the beauty of the surrounding mountains.

On the lower level, the family room is a favorite hangout for kids and teens, complete with a wet bar, comfy sectional sofa, and a Vermont castings gas stove to keep you warm during chilly nights. The layout is ideal for family gatherings, featuring three additional bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a fun bunk room that kids will love. For entertainment, a retro video game machine adds an extra layer of excitement, ensuring that kids stay busy for hours while the adults unwind in the inviting space. This home truly balances comfort and fun, making it perfect for families and friends alike.

The home's outdoor spaces are just as inviting—enjoy a large deck with panoramic views, enhanced by the addition of a luxurious hot tub that beckons for relaxation under the stars. Whether you’re soaking after a long day of outdoor adventures or warming up during a cool evening, this space is perfect for summer barbecues or simply taking in the fresh mountain air while enjoying the ultimate in comfort and leisure.

The Amenities
Tahoe Donner is a premier family destination that combines stunning outdoor recreation with a host of amenities. In the summer, families can hike and bike scenic trails, while winter offers skiing and snowboarding at the Tahoe Donner Ski Resort. Guests can enjoy exclusive access to swimming pools, tennis courts, and a private beach at Donner Lake for a small daily use fee. The Tahoe Donner Adventure Camp engages children with outdoor activities, and the Equestrian Center provides horseback riding lessons. Throughout the year, the community hosts family-oriented events, complemented by diverse dining options, ensuring a rich and memorable experience for all.

The Area
Truckee, CA, is a picturesque mountain town that perfectly caters to families and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada, it serves as a gateway to the spectacular shores of Lake Tahoe, just a 20 minute drive away. The area boasts an impressive range of year-round activities, from skiing and snowboarding in the winter to hiking, biking, and water sports in the warmer months. Families can explore scenic trails, enjoy lakeside picnics, and partake in community events that foster a lively and welcoming atmosphere. With a charming historic downtown filled with shops and restaurants, Truckee offers both the adventure of the great outdoors and the comforts of a close-knit community, making it an ideal spot for creating lasting memories.

The Notes
- This property does not allow pets
- No house parties or large events
- Exterior cameras mounted to view front porch and driveway
- Parking for three vehicles (1 in garage) * no street parking
- High elevation home - must have 4WD and snow tires in winter
- HOA noise ordinance must be followed
- Snow removal in driveway during winter months.
- Walk-ways maintained by guest during stay unless service requested
- Must be 25 years or older to rent property
- Check-In time: 4pm | Check-out time: 10am

Property manager

Steve Schmidt
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a security system and a deadlock

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. 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 Village Ice Skating Rink are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Donner Lake - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 27 min drive - 25.1 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 13 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pinnacle Loop Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Pinnacle Loop Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pinnacle Loop Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pinnacle Loop Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pinnacle Loop Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area and Tahoe Donner Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jen V.

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

Wonderful property and hosts!

We had a fantastic getaway here and hope to return annually!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

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

Tahoe25

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Brandon S.

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

Beautiful House, questionable management

House was exactly as described, beautiful, everything we needed for our stay. But during out stay the roof started leaking and water was coming in the ceiling onto the floor and the bed in the master. This happened on the first night of our 4 night stay. We contacted the property management company, sent photos, and placed the bowls in the floor like they asked. They said they would send someone out immediately, this person came two days laters on our last day. Two of the people had to sleep on couches during our stay and we were declined any sort of acceptable/partial refund or anything from the property management company even though we couldn't use one of the bedrooms during our vacation and were forced to sleep on sofas in the common area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Family Get Together

House worked great! Plenty of room for three family members with one family having a 18 month and 2 year old. Not far from Truckee and lakes and trails. We hope to be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fun 4th of July

We really enjoyed this house. It was exactly the right size for us. We loved that it felt a little more remote than the other houses that we have stayed at in Tahoe Donner. The house had amazing views of the mountains from the back deck. My only complaint that I have is the house got a little hot during the day. Although, I can't fault the owners, we were in Truckee during an usually hot period. The owners did have fans in all the rooms, so that helped with the heat. The house was very comforable and had all things we needed. Thank you! We will use this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace L., San Francisco, United States

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

Impressions of the rental property

The property was as listed and amenities were very good. The view looking out was very pleasant along with the weather. We had a very pleasant and enjoyable stay with nearby activities and closeness to downtown Truckee. We would use this property in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon N.

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

We always want to stay here

A bright, beautiful spacious house with gorgeous views. Fully and luxuriously equipped. All appliances feel new! Everything is spotless. We also spent countless hours playing the arcade games. Our group is unanimous: let’s always stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eveli l.

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

Sweet location

The home is beautiful and so spacious - very kid friendly! The backyard has a nice and open space for the kids to sled. The only hiccup we had was the oven, it didn’t heat above 180 degrees so it was hard to cook out planned dinner. Otherwise, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debi G.

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

Perfect for our family!

Gorgeous view, great for family, well equipped, we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

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

Great home, well equipped, can get tons of snow

This is a fantastic place. We went during a historic snow storm. We noticed this location gets the most snow in the Truckee area and the least frequent snow plowing because the street is at the end-of-the-line. We shoveled 10 inches of snow 4 times over 2 days just to get in/out of the driveway. The novelty wore off quickly but we still had a great time and I would definitely rent the place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

August visitor

Great house and view!

The house and view are fantastic. Liked being so close to the XC center for the walking/running/biking trails.

10/10 Excellent

Linda H., Lodi

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

Great location with much to enjoy in the area and spacious home for family to spread out.

Loved making family memories together!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth K.

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

Beautiful clean house with an amazing view!

Beautiful & clean Home. Amazing views. Loved the trail system nearby for trail running & mountain biking. House had a fair amount of dog hair on furniture & carpets for a “no pet” home. Manager offered to send cleaning crew but we didn’t bother. Would be an issue for those with allergies tho. Would definitely come back to this beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debi G.

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

View is amazing

Great place to stay for our family!! Lots of room, excellent North shore location, and best of all, it has an amazing view!! We will be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

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

70th birthday party of lifelong friends

A perfect weekend at this stunning, immaculate home. Would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

steve g.

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

Great Views

The home is beautiful and everything is modern and in good condition. The pics match the actual house. Two minor issues: No king-sized bed and the main family room really only has seating for 5. We would rent it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristine S.

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

Awesome Vacation Home

This is a house we will definitely be returning to in the near future. The week that we stayed, the air quality was actually pretty bad due to the wildfires. We were limited to how much we could go outside so we all appreciated the fact that the house was spacious, clean and comfortable. The neighborhood is quiet and close to downtown Truckee (great shopping and restaurants)! Everyone enjoyed our week-long visit and we are already looking at the calendar as to when we can return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

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

End of summer vacation

Great house, perfect for 6 adults, we could have accommodated more in the bunk room but younger children would work best there. Lots of open space, room for all to eat plays games etc. Best equipped kitchen I ever experienced, they had everything. Great view, when the smoke cleared out. It is a little bit out of the way if your planning to go to Lake Tahoe for things, but manageable. It would be a perfect location if it was ski season!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

ian s.

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

Great views relaxing times!!

The house was perfect!! Great views and really peaceful. Sat outside every morning for Coffee and breakfast with the family. Not to far from Donner lake or down town. Great place we really loved!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

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

Large family cabin

Loved the property, perfect size for our family. Home did not have enough paper sundries ( garbage bags,tp, paper towels ) for this price point I expected that. In my past rentals , this has never been an issue.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline K.

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

Beautiful mountain top getaway

We loved our stay and will definitely be back. Beautiful, expansive views, open floor plan, lovely aesthetic, comfy beds, fun backyard space for the kids to play - can't be beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dipti G.

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

Pinnacle Loop Retreat

What a wonderful home. The owners have maintained a really lovely place! There were 9 of us there and it we really enjoyed the house. The place was impeccable. I would rent this home again without hesitation.

10/10 Excellent

Nathan T.

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

Extended Weekend Stay

My friends and I absolutely loved this property. Very clean with an AMAZING view. House is updated with lots of sunlight. I definitely will aim to stay here again. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Tatiana F.

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

Nice house but need little upgrades

The house is clean, spacious and light with nice views. We loved the neighborhood. It would’ve been nicer if there were more modern big TVs and more loungy living room with a bigger couch that fit more people comfortably. Also all the beds were a bit too small. The kitchen is pretty well equipped but pot and pens could’ve been in a better shape (like a new set from Costco). The refrigerator door needs to be adjusted as it wouldn’t easily. Overall we had a good stay and enjoyed the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim W., Pleasanton, California (San Francisco Bay Area)

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

Beautiful home in an amazing location!

Brought an extended family up for a white Christmas. It was perfect. Easy access to all options for activities, meals or sports, but a perfect refuge when you wanted downtime. Clean, comfortable and large enough to feel spacious. Property management is excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Steve Schmidt

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What makes this property unique

- Great location. Panoramic Mountain Views
- Slopes, downhill and cross country skiing trails close by
- Living room with high ceilings, floor to ceilings, lots of light and views, views and more views
- Master Suite - spacious, private room, heated floor, sunken, jetted tub 
- Family/Entertainment Room - Great bonus room
- Tahoe Donner private amenities- club house, pool, spa, tennis, golf, equestrian center, fitness center, boat ramp access. Visit: Tahoe Donner Amenities.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests