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Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake/mountain views & furnished deck

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6142.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Donner Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Sugar Bowl Resort
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common space

2 Single Beds, 1 Crib and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake/mountain views & furnished deck

Classic Donner Lake View Cabin

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Permit #: 002374
Occupancy: 6

This classic family cabin offers the basics for a comfortable stay, and the accessibility to all Donner Lake and Truckee have to offer! This is a perfect family gathering spot with sweeping lake and mountain views, an expansive and furnished deck, and various sleeping options. Spend a gorgeous California day on Donner Lake, where you can water ski, fish, or ride a boat! Just a quick drive will take you to Downtown Truckee. Book a historical walking tour at the Visitor Center to learn the town's deep history. You will also find many local dining options to choose from. In the winter, you can ski or snowboard at the family-friendly Tahoe Donner Ski Resort, which is only seven and a half miles up north and offers many outdoor activities.

Gather around the dining table to enjoy a meal prepared in the kitchen equipped with what you need. Go out on the enclosed deck to take in the open views of the trees and lake while you enjoy your morning cup of coffee, or maybe host a tasty cookout using the gas grill available. On a cold day, cozy up to the wood-burning fireplace.

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Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
This vacation rental is not equipped with air-conditioning.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Dock details: Donner Lake Boat Ramp - For those with their own boats!



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home is in the city centre 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. Travelling with kids? Consider KidZone Museum and Olympic Valley Park. 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

  • Donner Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 10 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 20 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Sugar Bowl - 22 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 23 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 8 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake/mountain views & furnished deck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake/mountain views & furnished deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake/mountain views & furnished deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake/mountain views & furnished deck located?

This family-friendly Truckee holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. West End Beach is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 35 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Check-in

6.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

6.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Great for a weekend getaway

Nice place. good location for skiing Palisades and Northstar. Convenient to shopping in Truckee. If snow is in the forecast - 4WD!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cormac b.

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

Terrible support & communication. Had no access to garage.

the house is ok, but the service/support was terrible. I was supposed be able to access garage for parking, for garbage disposal, and to access snow shovel and snow clearance equipment. During my stay we got about 10" of snow and my car could barely get in and out of the uphill driveway. was very dangerous. Luckily the lane outside was ploughed on the third morning or we would have missed a full day skiing. I reported this issue 7am on my first morning (thursday), and despite many many texts over the next 2 days they could not give me the correct garage code. On thursday morning Vacasa referred me to their "local team" and nothing happened. Despite multiple texts in next few days nothing happened. finally saturday evening I got a phone call offering assistance, at which point the snow had cleared and we were getting ready to leave the following morning. house was just ok (two small uncomfortable couches, carpetted bathrooms with no blinds), but one star is for non-existant support.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jie Fen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff H.

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

Check in process

The property was great, having a chair in the living room would be nice. Kitchen chairs all had arms, large people do not fit. No blind in mater bath, you can be seen from the road. However we had a great time, thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brian C.

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

Stay at Donner Lake

The cabin was spacious with a great view of Donner Lake and close by the lake. Had most of the things we needed. Could have used a welcome packet to let us know how to use the tv/cable. No directions and was hard to understand. Also would have been nice to provide wood for fireplace. No info of how to get into garage area to put trash or park car. Overall we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

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

House rental

The house cabin is nice to stay and it is near the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcie H.

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

Great old Donner Lake cabin. Lots of ambiance.

Nice cabin with lake view. Very large with room for everyone. Downside: 3 flights of stairs to front door. Made taking things in and out a pain especially since we are seniors. Quiet with some street noise during the day. Except for stairs, I'd go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

William H.

Donner lake house

The view was incredible! We saw deer in the yard and access to the lake was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Beccie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Lake View

We brought two of our grandchildren - 14 year old boy and 9 year old girl. We all had a great time. We walked down the back to the docks and skipped rocks, laughed and had a blast. They fished off the dock and the 14 year old caught 2 fish! We threw them back as they were still growing. Great location - we went to the State beach and it was awesome! The house was very accommodating and cozy. It did not have "games" as stated, but we figured it out. Loved the kitchen - the range is killer! the biggest downfall (which we dealt with) was the stairs. You have to haul all you stuff down 4 small flights of stairs and back up!! Thank goodness for the 14 year old, LOL. It was a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Sierra S.

Cute home

The house is a little older, if you’re seeking something new and updated this isn’t it HOWEVER, the house is much bigger than pictured and had everything that we needed for the trip. We went to spend time in Tahoe and Truckee so we weren’t home a lot so it didn’t matter that the house isn’t updated. It’s right on the water, and local staff was incredible. Lots of stairs, so - get ready to get some steps in. :) the home was perfect for us and Truckee is a hidden gem of the area. Perfect for a summer get away on the lake!

10/10 Excellent

Kelly s.

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

Donner cabin

Great little cabin with a beautiful view of the lake from both decks and the family room. The kids had a blast and had a lot of fun sleeping in built in bunk beds. Also an easy walk out the back down to the lake and docks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Robyn H.

Charming w/ Lake Views

Accurate listing, perfect for our needs this trip. Shout out to Customer Service/Guest Experience for helping us find this home when our first one fell through. It was just two of us, so we only stayed on one floor of the house. Had everything we could have needed and views were great.

8/10 Good

Jennifer J.

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

Great view but...

Overall I will say we had a pleasant stay. Positives: It was a great location and the view was beautiful. The weather was great so we found the deck a pleasant place to spend time. Though the place is dated it had a new oven and a small gas grill which was a nice surprise. Negatives: It took getting used to being comfortable showering in front of huge windows with no curtain. It is a great view but it just felt awkward facing out front especially for my two 20yr old girls. Also, there is only one proper shower. The master bathroom has a large jacuzzi tub with hand held shower that does not extend to standing height. Meaning you need to be sitting or in my case kneeling to use. Lastly, though I am sure things were clean, there were a lot of stains on the carpet and towels and scuff marks on the walls . Suggestions: they may want to consider getting a tension rods and curtains for the bathroom windows that guests could choose to put up or not. At least give the option. Throw out the toaster, it looks like it caught on fire . Conclusion: Once we got used the place it felt comfortable and I would stay again .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sabrina K.

Lovely rustic cabin with beautiful views of Donner lake

Very relaxing stay at this tranquil cabin. Loved chilling out in the family room after a long day on the slopes. Beds are comfortable, and lots of pots and pans for cooking breakfast and dinner before and after a day of skiing!
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea w.

Older but lovely home!

The property is lovely, a quick walk to Donner Lake. The house is an older Ski/Lake Home with authentically old furniture... wonderful details with a mostly wood interior and really pretty stained glass pieces. It has beautiful natural lighting. Slightly dated interior, but quite lovely. We stayed here as a multigenerational family. My parents, husband and 3 kids all felt really comfortable and happy here.

2/10 Terrible

Erik B.

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

No Privacy

The pictures are very deceiving. The house needs major updates. It was dirty and there were cobwebs and spiders. No sheets and no curtains in the bathrooms for privacy at all. We could not shower because of the lack of privacy, and we decided to leave a night early because we were so uncomfortable in the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Amber E.

Great location and views of the lake

Loved the location and space. The deck was really nice with quality outdoor furniture. The walk down the stairs to the lake was short and nice. I liked the multi level house design, but would caution someone than can’t do many stairs.

4/10 Poor

Charlotte K.

Liked: Location

What's the deal? Why won't they replace the oven???

The oven has been broken for months according to the reviews. A staple of a large family cabin, this spoiled our cooking plans. Many of the outlets in the bathrooms are touchy or don't work at all. The entryway was dark, creepy and junky with a panel leading to the crawlspace open and who knows what under there. If you are coming, locate the address on a map then find the back of the house where the garage is and identify the roads that get you there, because you CANNOT park and unload from the main road--the stairs are broken and the terrain up to the house is a steep hill. They do NOT warn you about that. Many windows do not have screens so you can't open them--too many bugs. As many people have mentioned, this is a neat house with a nice view and a lot of potential, but they don't seem interested in doing any upgrades, so if you like staying in a kinda clean but shabby house from 1979 this is the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tanya H.

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

Charming and rustic

My family stayed at this house and loved it. The views are gorgeous and we enjoyed the layout. The furnishings are not high end (hard beds, thin quilts, awkward couch) but not bad for the price. The property management is underwhelming (oven was broken and never resolved). With a little love this property could be fantastic.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Horrible property management

We arrived at the cabin and the oven was beeping with an error code. We called Vacassa immediately and didn’t hear back for 2 days. We had to listen to the horrible beep and didn’t have a stove or oven to cook at the meals we brought. We also didn’t get to enjoy the decks because they didn’t shovel the snow. With the amount of fees we pay to stay at this property I would expect to have better service and I am very disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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6/10 Okay

Janell G.

Beautiful view of Donner

The 2 decks overlooking the lake made the entire experience serene.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Great views and comfortable cabin

The view over the lake is spectacular. The house is very comfortable and well provisioned. The driveway can be a bit tricky in winter!
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6/10 Okay

Katharine J.

Funky house, lovely view.

There is a considerable amount of deferred maintenance inside and out and just generally speaking the house could use a serious makeover, including new beds and better lighting. That said, the views are lovely and we enjoyed the large fireplace. With a little TLC this place could be great, as it is, it's not bad.
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10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

Beautiful view and Lots of Sunlight

Great view of lake Donner. Mornings are filled with fresh sunlight. Close to downtown. The cabin is equipped with everything for a home chef. Love the two personal humongous personal tub with great views as well. Special thanks to Ryan and Vacasa Team for shipping my forgotten hiking boots. I would love to cook for y’all. Netflix is great, I’m inspired to cross country ski, do some mixology, and bake some cakes!!
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10/10 Excellent

Natalia C.

Beautiful view and cozy cabin

Our holidays were magnificent. The cabin has everything you need for a pleasant stay with family or friends. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

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