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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

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Kitchen

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Truckee, CA

Commercial Row2 min walk
Donner Lake6 min drive
Northstar California Resort18 min drive
Sacramento, CA (SAC-Sacramento Executive)109 min drive

Most relevant reviews

Q: Is Truckee River Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Truckee River Cottage located?

Located in Downtown Truckee, this holiday home is steps away from Truckee River and Commercial Row. Old Jail Museum and Rocking Stone Tower are also within 15 minutes. Truckee Station is 7 minutes by foot.

10/10 Excellent

Each year we fly out from the east coast to spend a week in Truckee skiing the local mountains with my son and his wife ...

Lane D.

Mar 15, 2024

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Upstairs Master Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Truckee River Cottage

AVAILABLE FOR NIGHTLY & WEEKLY RENTALS

Back deck of house faces the Truckee River. Watch kayakers float by and witness wildlife—deer, hawks, and wild birds—all from the back deck. This delightful, river cottage is elegantly decorated—making a perfect getaway for a small family . The living room, dining room, and kitchen provide excellent views of the Truckee River. The kitchen—bright, modern, and fully stocked—contains everything that you would ever need from preparing quick and easy lunches to hosting a full-on dinner party to celebrate Truckee living at its best!

Located right in the heart of Downtown Truckee, this property lets you walk into town to enjoy the great restaurants and shopping. This is the perfect place to return to after a long day on the slopes or a great spot to spend a summer’s afternoon on the river! Quick 15-20 minute drive to Northstar and Palisades!

Bedroom & Bath configurations:

Upstairs-
One bathroom
One bedroom with queen bed << sleeps 2 adults
One bedroom with daybed ( this is extra spot for possible child)

Downstairs:

One bathroom
Two bedrooms :
One bedroom has queen bed << this sleeps 2 adults
One bedroom has Full sized bed << this sleeps 2 adults
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Property manager

Gary Feldman

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Truckee Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1.5BA | 1,100 Sq Ft

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking anywhere on the property, Inside or Out! Thank you!

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

About the area

Truckee

This holiday home is located in Downtown Truckee, a neighbourhood in Truckee, and is in the mountains and on a river. Northstar California Resort and Palisades Tahoe 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Commercial Row - 2 min walk
Coyote Moon Golf Course - 5 min drive
Donner Lake - 6 min drive
Old Greenwood Golf Course - 8 min drive
Northstar California Resort - 18 min drive

Getting around

Truckee Station - 7 min walk
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

‪Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House - ‬8 min walk
‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
‪Zuri Coffee Co. - ‬3 min drive
‪Coffeebar - ‬9 min walk
‪Burger Me - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Truckee River Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Truckee River Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Truckee River Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Truckee River Cottage located?

Located in Downtown Truckee, this holiday home is steps away from Truckee River and Commercial Row. Old Jail Museum and Rocking Stone Tower are also within 15 minutes. Truckee Station is 7 minutes by foot.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lane D.

15 Mar 2024

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

Truckee in town hideaway

Each year we fly out from the east coast to spend a week in Truckee skiing the local mountains with my son and his wife who live in CA. This was our first stay in Truckee River Cottage and we were very comfortable here. Gary, the owner could not have been more responsive to our questions and had many helpful suggestions including his favorite dining locations. It was like staying at a friend's house with a well equipped kitchen, comfortable living/dining room with gorgeous river views with afternoon sunlight pouring in. There was easy parking for two vehicles in the driveway with access to the private back deck. The bedrooms are well separated and the beds were very comfortable. This house is obviously not intended as a rental only as many VRBOs are, but rather someone's second home that they rent out occasionally. It is well stocked with interesting books, games and some of the owner's things carefully placed out of the way. It just feels homey and we felt privileged to be staying here. Unfortunately we were forced to leave two days early due to the blizzard of 24! Nevertheless, Gary was kind enough to offer incentive to come back next year. We can't wait.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

27 Mar 2023

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

The best of Truckee

This a sparkling, sunny, and sweet property with an amazing view of the Truckee river. There is enough sun on the deck even in the winter to admire the river view from outside. Also, being so close to downtown and the Legacy Trail make this the perfect place to stay and explore. Couldn't be happier!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin C.

25 June 2022

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

Amazing Rental on the River

Highly recommend! The location is amazing and just steps away from the river and downtown Truckee. Everything we could of dreamed for our family getaway. Thanks for everything Gary!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Susan A.

27 Dec 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

I didn’t look up to date like the pictures

The bed weren’t very comfortable. The bed spreads were very lumpy, it was very dirty under the couch. It also wasn’t enough face towels for us. The owner’s clothes and things were all in the house taking up a lot of space and the furniture was different from the furniture that was in the picture. There was no heat upstairs so we couldn’t sleep up there because it was so cold. It just didn’t feel like a home away from home. When I go on vacation I expect to feel like I’m at home and this house didn’t feel like that.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

21 Dec 2021

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

Great vaca

Wonderful location and place. Had a nice time.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gayle T.

21 Aug 2021

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

River Wonder

We are familiar with Truckee so no surprises. The property was as advertised and wonderful location right on the Truckee River within walking distance of downtown.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hilarie A.

22 Feb 2021

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

Perfect Truckee Getaway

Adorable house in a perfect location. The house had everything we needed and the location was absolutely perfect with just a few blocks to town and 10 min to NorthStar. The Hottub overlooking the river was a bonus!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

MacKenzie M.

5 Mar 2020

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

Wonderful!

Beautifully appointed home. Very comfy beds. View of river is lovely!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

1 Mar 2020

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

Great place.

The house is in great shape. It is exactly as shown and was perfect for my family’s trip to Truckee. Gary is very communicative. Overall - a great experience.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

1 Mar 2020

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

Beautiful spot on the river.

Only thing lacking was a fireplace. Other than that, beautiful!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hazel B.

27 Feb 2020

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

Central Location and Perfect Property for Families

When you drive up to the property, it looks small - but don't let it's exterior deceive you! There was plenty of space (3 floors) for our family and 2 decks which both overlook the river and gorgeous nature views. Its location was perfect for our trip - close walking distance to shops and restaurants and close driving distance to a lot of ski/snow resorts. Gary's check-in info was straight forward and the property was well-kept and clean. Gary was also very responsive to our questions. I would highly recommend this property and hope to have another opportunity to stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Matthew C.

19 Feb 2020

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

Mostly pleased

This was our first stay in Truckee and we came for a cross-country-ski vacation. Most important for us, the house was within a 20-minute drive of outstanding x-c ski areas. The house itself was extremely comfortable and spotlessly clean, with a well-stocked kitchen, plenty of bath towels, and lots of amenities. Having a washer and dryer was essential for us, given the daily workouts we had. The back of the house (and the deck) looks out on the river, with an attractive view. The house is within easy walking distance of downtown Truckee's many and varied restaurants, a real plus for us. All of the above met or exceeded our expectations. What fell below our expectations were two aspects of the location: close enough to the Amtrak/freight line, so we heard train whistles during the night, and the block itself is narrow, with a mix of properties in various conditions -- from well-maintained and refurbished ones to a few boarded-up shacks at one end of the block.

10/10 Excellent

Kristie J.

4 Feb 2020

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

Cozy stay in Truckee

We had a wonderful stay at this property. There is an absolutely beautiful view of the river right outside the living room and deck. It was very cozy and convenient to downtown Truckee. It's only a very short walk to a wonderful bakery around the corner with excellent coffee and pastries. The property owner is very responsive and a pleasure to deal with. We could not have asked for more! We will definitely return.

10/10 Excellent

Clarice T.

12 Jan 2020

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

Convenient location

Loved being able to walk to the little bakery and historic downtown. Place is well equipped.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

laurie t.

24 Dec 2019

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

Cozy Home

We loved our stay at the Truckee River Cottage. We arrived by train and it was a very short walk to the the cottage. The cottage is adorable. It has beautiful hardwood floors and an amazing view of the Truckee river. The beds were very comfortable and the oversized comfy couch was great to snuggle up in while watching it snow outside. The kitchen had everything you need, although we ate out. Plenty of delicious restaurants, coffee shops and inexpensive eateries are within walking distance. Downtown Truckee is a cute little town, with unique shops and is worth exploring. We would love to return and make the trip an annual event. Thank you for making our stay so comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maria V., Sonoma

28 Nov 2019

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

Very cute bungalow located right on the river in downtown!

We had a wonderful stay. Location is fantastic! The views and sounds of the river are so beautiful. We enjoyed walking to town every day. We started with a short walk to coffee, cute coffee shop right on the corner! The wildlife was pretty amazing. From the kitchen we spotted a bear across the river! We all ran to the deck and watched it for quite some time. Hope to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

21 Oct 2019

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

Great spot

Great house right on the river and walking distance to everything truckee. We hope to be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

megan M.

30 Sept 2019

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

Great Experience

Perfect location, cannot beat the access & walkability to downtown Truckee as well as the peace and quiet of the riverfront views. Owners were very helpful and quick to respond to all questions. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin P.

15 Sept 2019

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

Perfect location

Perfect in town location and beautiful sounds of the river.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leah A.

7 Aug 2019

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

Great Truckee Getaway

So very close to all the stuff in Truckee, we walked every morning and night downtown. The home is very charming and sitting out on the back deck watching the river was super relaxing.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cassie C.

25 July 2019

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

River Setting in Downtown

Our stay at Gary's river cottage in Truckee was the perfect long weekend family getaway! The house was very clean and we loved being able to eat dinner out on the back patio overlooking the serene river. Also, the house in the perfect location in downtown. We ended up walking to restaurants several times a day which was awesome! Finally, Gary was the perfect host and responded to all of my messages within minutes usually! Thanks, Gary! We had the best time.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R., Durham Ca

26 June 2019

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

GREAT LOCATION

We enjoy Truckee and this was a great location for us to walk into town etc. The view was nice having the river out your back door. We will book again asap!

8/10 Good

Kristine S.

24 June 2019

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

Truckee Home on River

Our family of 4 had a great time staying at this house. Location was convenient being next to town, and was very relaxing near river. Owner was easy to communicate with which was much appreciated!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 May 2019

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

Great Place!

Just an awesome place and great location. Gary the owner took care of everything and was quick to help when we had a couple of questions. Will definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

26 Apr 2019

Great Spring Getaway to Truckee River Cottage

We had fantastic weather and enjoyed watching kayakers floating down the river from the deck of this lovely house. After enjoying nights of great sleep it was a fabulous launching pad for exploring the Tahoe area. The house had everything we needed and more.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019