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Spruce Haven at Tahoe Donner By Tahoe Getaways - Private Hot Tub, Dog OK, Amenity Access

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor spa tub
Terrace/patio
Interior
Living area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8210.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Donner Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spruce Haven at Tahoe Donner By Tahoe Getaways - Private Hot Tub, Dog OK, Amenity Access

Spruce Haven is a newly completed vacation rental that offers the perfect base camp for your next mountain adventure. This property features a private hot tub, bunk room, Foosball table, and patio dining, making it ideal for families and groups.
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The single-level floor plan includes a comfortable living area with a large sectional sofa, gas fireplace, and wall-mounted flat-screen television. The bistro table is perfect for a two-person card game or puzzle, while still socializing with the rest of the family. The well-appointed kitchen features a six-burner Wolf range, dining for six, plus three additional seats at the kitchen island.

The upper level features the Primary suite, outfitted with a King bed and ensuite bath with shower and double vanity. Two additional bedrooms each contain a Queen bed. The lower level directly off the entry, sits another sleeping space with an ensuite bath that is outfitted with a twin over full bunk bed! This room can double as a kid's hangout, with a second television and a Foosball table!

Outside, enjoy a bit of private open space, patio dining in the summer, and a private hot tub ready for a relaxing soak year-round. Spruce Haven offers the perfect blend of comfort, luxury, and adventure for your next mountain getaway.

• Brand new construction
• 2225 Sq. Ft.
• 3 bedroom w/ additional sleeping space
• Private hot tub
• Foosball table
• Gas BBQ (seasonal)
• Well traveled dogs (2 maximum) welcome (fee applies)
• Access to Tahoe Donner amenities (see details below)

ABOUT THE AREA
Tahoe Donner warmly embraces all who venture within its bounds, proudly standing as one of America's largest homeowner's associations. Spanning nearly 6,500 properties and boasting 25,000 members, this breathtaking haven encompasses over 7,000 acres in the breathtaking Sierra Nevada mountains. Immerse yourself in the splendor of Tahoe Donner, where pristine natural beauty reigns supreme, with its striking pine trees, glistening lakes, and majestic peaks, offering a year-round playground for outdoor enthusiasts.

In the winter, Tahoe Donner transforms into a magical wonderland, enchanting visitors with an onsite family-friendly ski resort, a developed cross-country skiing area, and a snow play area where young adventurers can happily slide down the hillside. In the summer, take advantage of the championship golf course and clubhouse, or bring the family to one of the private swimming pool complexes. Don't miss the chance to visit the private beach club nestled along the shores of Donner Lake, where you can escape the crowds and engage in paddleboarding, kayaking, or simply luxuriate on provided beach chaise lounges.

For delectable dining experiences, look no further than The Lodge Restaurant & Pub, a renowned neighborhood bistro that has garnered numerous accolades. Offering breathtaking views and an abundance of outdoor seating, this establishment is an ideal gathering spot for family and friends. For last-minute grocery essentials, Z Marketplace has a curated selection of wine and spirits, a delectable deli selection, and a daily BBQ. Additional dining options include: Pizza on the Hill, Alder Creek Cafe & Bar, Marco Polo Grill, and Ski Grill + Bar.

For regular visitors, aka weekend warriors, Tahoe Donner provides a distinct advantage over other North Shore Tahoe locations, significantly reducing the travel time from the Bay Area by approximately 45 minutes. While others find themselves in traffic, you can settle in and savor your first cocktail in the comfort of this idyllic retreat. Tahoe Donner lies within a few minutes of Historic Downtown Truckee, 12 miles from Northstar California, and 16 miles from the renowned Palisades Tahoe ski resort.

Included with your rental are six (6) guest cards providing access to the amenities available in Tahoe Donner. Each guest card allows access for one (1) guest only over the age of 3. Daily/non-transferable fee for rental guest per person per day. Children under 3 are free.

TAHOE DONNER AMENITIES INCLUDE:
• Rec center with work-out facility
• Swimming Pools and hot tub
• Private Beach access
• Fitness classes
• Downhill ski area (great for kids!)
• Cross country ski area
• Equestrian center
• Tennis center
• 18-hole golf and driving range
• Hiking, and so much more!

POLICIES & DISCLOSURES:
1. Maximum Day Time & Night Time Occupancy is 8, excluding children under twelve (12) years of age.
2. Parking for 5 vehicles. Street parking is prohibited year-round.
3. The driveway at this property slopes upward toward the garage. Drivers should use caution and proceed slowly when pulling out of the driveway; especially when icy conditions are present. Like all Tahoe Donner Properties, 4WD with good tires, or traction device is strongly encouraged.
4. The county record shows this home as a 3 BR, and therefore it is listed as such, however, there is an additional room that acts as a 4th sleeping area to accommodate additional children or unique group configurations.
5. The use of ANY outdoor firepit or outdoor fireplaces is strictly prohibited at all our rental properties. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping to keep our community safe from wildfires.

Town of Truckee Certificate 019402

Property manager

Tahoe Getaways
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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 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

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 first aid kit 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. 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 - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Donner Lake - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course - 14 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 25 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 9 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪RMU Truckee - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spruce Haven at Tahoe Donner By Tahoe Getaways - Private Hot Tub, Dog OK, Amenity Access have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Spruce Haven at Tahoe Donner By Tahoe Getaways - Private Hot Tub, Dog OK, Amenity Access pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spruce Haven at Tahoe Donner By Tahoe Getaways - Private Hot Tub, Dog OK, Amenity Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spruce Haven at Tahoe Donner By Tahoe Getaways - Private Hot Tub, Dog OK, Amenity Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spruce Haven at Tahoe Donner By Tahoe Getaways - Private Hot Tub, Dog OK, Amenity Access located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Tahoe National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Tahoe Donner Tennis Center and Coyote Moon Golf Course. Truckee Gallery and Tahoe Donner Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

7.2

Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

andrew w.

Amazing House

We stayed here before Thanksgiving and it was a great stay. The house is beautiful and very well kept. Stocked with most things you will need. We will be staying here again. Its location is wonderful as well only 5 mins from stores.
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8/10 Good

Mike B.

4

The primary bedroom needs a new mattress Also recommend dressers in the bedrooms There are several ceiling lights that are not working The primary bathroom lights go off when in shower - there are motion lights in the bathroom. Kitchen frying pans need to be replaced and need 1 large frying pan. Nespresso coffee maker but no coffee pods for this machine.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful vacation home

Great home, we had a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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6/10 Okay

Alexandra B.

Nice house - high price

The house was beautiful, well kept, clean, in a good neighborhood, and had the cute winter feel that anyone wants while booking a house for a fun weekend in the snow. That all said, the experience that I had pre, post, and during the visit outside of the physical amenities on the house was not what I was expecting and really turned me off from wanting to stay here again. As an airbnb host myself, I'm the type of person who is extremely hands off with guests - I leave any detail in the booking details and then I accommodate when folks want to communicate more/less. I had received endless amounts of calls before our reservation which I completely understand wanting to confirm details and such. But when all details had been determined and I had respectfully asked not to be called/texted/emailed any more about the visit, the calls, texts, AND emails never stopped. In fact this group ignored my request and continued to message me as the booking coordinator for my group endlessly. There was no reason to have this amount of contact with a guest in my opinion and as an Airbnb hostess myself. When we arrived at the house, I expected everything to be perfect considering the amount of communication that I received and it was a bit disappointing to see that the driveway hadn't been salted in any regard with a MASSIVE sheet of ice on the driveway. With trying to drive cars up the driveway, the last thing anyone wants to do is get out chains when you didn't need them the whole ride up to Truckee. I think they could have done a better job prepping the driveway. Also the front patio deck wasn't blowed or shoveled at all so that space was unusable. The back pathway that leads to the hot tub was also only shoveled in the slightest bit where it made it hard for me and my group to access the hot tub. We also were traveling with dogs and while this property does charge a per night pet fee, for $30/pet/night, there was virtually zero place for our pets to relieve themselves. There's a massive back yard and yet, I fully understand that there was snowfall this winter but this team had several weeks to clear any bit of snow so that we could enjoy some of the outdoor space as well. If you anticipate using any outdoor space in the winter as the booking shows, just note that there's a high likeliness that this won't be possible. The listing also mentioned that the property was 15 mins from Northstar ski resort (or maybe 18mins exactly) and it's more like a 35min drive. One last thing is that we tried to extend our stay because it was easier then booking a whole different house with such a large group and as I called the booking agency and saw that the house was available for around $500/night online, I was told over the phone that it would be around $200-something per night for an extra night but they would have to look into the details. After they did that and called me back, they said that the total to add one single night would be just over $1,300. In sticker shock I responded in awe and said that wouldn't work for us and they proceeded to upsell me again to accommodate a late check out for $100 past the 10am time slot that they offer. At this point, this property just felt like a money pit which took away from this being a fun experience and from the overall ambiance of the house. If you're down to ball out and don't have any regard for the price, this is your house. If you want to be pestered non-stop about the house before, during your stay, and after you check out, then this is your house. Might just have been the sour taste left in my mouth hearing that we could only be accommodated for nearly triple the original nightly price but these are my honest feelings. I think this was my mistake in booking this unit and I'd go somewhere else next time to accommodate my group.
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8/10 Good

Ken L.

4 Star

We loved our stay, however, for the amount of money that we paid, we wish the shower was not clogged in the master, the hand held shower in the master only had 1 setting that worked(it appeared to be missing the dial),the freezer was dirty and we do not believe all the jets worked on the hot tub. All of this aside we really enjoyed this home and had a wonderful time staying here.
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8/10 Good

lisa f.

Great HOUSE

Beautiful home, great location in Tahoe Donner close to amenities. Had everything we needed went upon August so it was the warm time of year.
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8/10 Good

lisa f.

Great HOUSE

Beautiful home, great location in Tahoe Donner close to amenities. Had everything we needed went upon August so it was the warm time of year. House stayed very pleasant nice cross breeze in evening .

10/10 Excellent

Kendra Cole H.

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

Truckee House

The house was great and we loved the location! We took tennis lessons everyday and enjoyed the beach club at Donner Lake. The hosts were easy to reach and very helpful with all our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Stephanie D., HEALDSBURG

Not a great experience-Fridge spoiled food and caused most to be ill. Hot stuffy and dirty.

So disappointed with Tahoe Getaways who we have used in the past and referred many friends and family to. First off, health hazard. Your management should physically go to this property and put a thermometer in the fridge. I 100% guarantee it is not meeting health code. The yogurt was runny, the ice cream was like soft serve and other items warm to touch. You can literally see through the fridge doors into the body of fridge and there is not a proper sealing when closed. Whether manufacturing error or whatever, it doesn't keep your food stored at safe temperatures...trust me. Second, you should get on your hands and knees and peek under sofa. Filthy. Bunk bed downstairs had tons of crumbs, dog hair and the kids found 2 very large brownish orange spiders. I could care less about the food loss or dog hair everywhere but more about how sick our 8 year old is. She has had abdominal pain since last Wednesday. Went to doctor yesterday and waiting to be seen at Sutter Urgent Care in Santa Rosa for tests. Doctor says most likely from food borne illness. All but 2 of us suffered from smaller bouts of stomach cramping and issues. There were no fans (one tiny 8 inch black one) as stated in the email about the house not having AC and suggesting how to stay cool. They did bring 2 box fans on second day and the guy who brought them was very nice. It wasn't even that hot but this house COOKS! the large west facing windows let sun bake into the house and many windows are fixed and cannot open for circulation. Also with bear threat you can't really leave open at night anyway. This house would be great with a proper cooling fridge, AC, window coverings that help and a deep deep proper cleaning. The BBQ was filthy, caked on debris, no tank connected which was not a big deal but just really lack of proper management and oversight. The hot tub stunk and had dirty water and bugs also but it was too hot to use it anyway so it wasn't a factor. I can honestly say after this experience and lack of care or response from Tahoe Getaways we will never use this company again. Really bummed because we had great experiences in the past and felt comfortable knowing it was backed by a reputable agency. There is clearly no quality control happening on the management end. I suggest going out to the property and seeing for yourself instead of relying on housekeeping staff.
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2/10 Terrible

Stephanie D., HEALDSBURG

Not a great experience-Fridge spoiled food and caused most to be ill. Hot stuffy and dirty.

So disappointed with Tahoe Getaways who we have used in the past and referred many friends and family to. First off, health hazard. Your management should physically go to this property and put a thermometer in the fridge. I 100% guarantee it is not meeting health code. The yogurt was runny, the ice cream was like soft serve and other items warm to touch. You can literally see through the fridge doors into the body of fridge and there is not a proper sealing when closed. Whether manufacturing error or whatever, it doesn't keep your food stored at safe temperatures...trust me. Second, you should get on your hands and knees and peek under sofa. Filthy. Bunk bed downstairs had tons of crumbs, dog hair and the kids found 2 very large brownish orange spiders. I could care less about the food loss or dog hair everywhere but more about how sick our 8 year old is. She has had abdominal pain since last Wednesday. Went to doctor yesterday and waiting to be seen at Sutter Urgent Care in Santa Rosa for tests. Doctor says most likely from food borne illness. All but 2 of us suffered from smaller bouts of stomach cramping and issues. There were no fans (one tiny 8 inch black one) as stated in the email about the house not having AC and suggesting how to stay cool. They did bring 2 box fans on second day and the guy who brought them was very nice. It wasn't even that hot but this house COOKS! the large west facing windows let sun bake into the house and many windows are fixed and cannot open for circulation. Also with bear threat you can't really leave open at night anyway. This house would be great with a proper cooling fridge, AC, window coverings that help and a deep deep proper cleaning. The BBQ was filthy, caked on debris, no tank connected which was not a big deal but just really lack of proper management and oversight. The hot tub stunk and had dirty water and bugs also but it was too hot to use it anyway so it wasn't a factor. I can honestly say after this experience and lack of care or response from Tahoe Getaways we will never use this company again. Really bummed because we had great experiences in the past and felt comfortable knowing it was backed by a reputable agency. There is clearly no quality control happening on the management end. I suggest going out to the property and seeing for yourself instead of relying on housekeeping staff.
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6/10 Okay

eric h.

3

When we arrived, there were many surfaces that were not cleaned like stair rail, door knobs, light switches, kitchen chairs ( had crumbs). I thought that during this Covid virus that cleaning would have been a top priority but it was not. Also, it was so hot inside the house and it would not cool down until after 8 pm but is was a hot weekend there . The house is built well and decor is nice especially the kitchen/ family room. It has a nice open floor plan with a huge kitchen island . The yard area has a nice deck but the table outside needs to be replaced and the chairs. After re-cleaning the house , we had a nice time there. the beds were comfortable and bathrooms nice. There are no TV's in any bedrooms except den , which we never occupied. I would have rated house at 4 if it had been better cleaned. Also we were never able to use any of the owners facilities as pool or gym because they were no time slots available even trying to make reservations two days prior as recommended.

About the host

Hosted by Tahoe Getaways

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We are a local, upscale, professional property management company. For over 20 years, we have been the consistent and trustworthy source for private home rentals in Lake Tahoe and Truckee. All of us in the office live, work, and play the Tahoe lifestyle, and our team of Vacation Specialists are excited to share their local knowledge and help make your Tahoe vacation unforgettable. Vacation time is valuable. Don't trust an amateur. Tahoe Getaways™ provides a service level that cannot be matched by an individual owner. From crippling blizzards to late night home failures, we've been there and are prepared accordingly. We personally prepare each home for your arrival to ensure a welcoming and seamless experience. And while we never anticipate unexpected issues during your stay, we are available 24/7/365 to respond to any emergencies, so you can rest easy during your vacation. We look forward to welcoming you to beautiful Lake Tahoe!

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