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StayatShala: The ultimate work, play & relax home.

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Folding ping pong table

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12288.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
    Coyote Moon Golf Course
    19 min walk
    Donner Memorial State Park
    4 min drive
    Truckee Gallery
    10 min drive
    Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    11 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

StayatShala: The ultimate work, play & relax home.

**Reach out for seasonal discounts/specials**

This 3100 sq. ft. home has space for 12 adults + kids in a calm, wooded surrounding. This zen-like getaway has carefully thought-out features for families and friends to recharge!

★ Relax: Private indoor hot tub, sauna, gym with Peloton, TV room with Xbox and chef’s kitchen.
★ Work: 1GBPS internet. Work desks in each bedroom.
★ Play: Close to Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake, hiking/biking trails, golf, swimming, horse-riding and more!

The home is designed keeping in mind the needs of the entire family. It offers an ideal space for working from home, there is high-speed 1GBPs internet throughout the house. Or to just kick back and relax.

LIVING/DINING:
As you enter the home, you will be welcomed into a spacious and stylishly done living/dining area with the classic Country stove fireplace. The living/dining area includes a modern solid wood 8-person dining table. If you need more seating there are additional chairs in the garage. There are also two medium-sized couches with total seating space for 6 people.

KITCHEN:
Adjacent to the living/dining area is the well-equipped kitchen with granite counter tops, updated stainless steel appliances (stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, electric kettle), a Keurig coffee maker, traditional coffee maker and an adequately-stocked kitchen complete with dishes, glassware, baking and serving ware and cookware.

ENTERTAINMENT ROOM:
Next to the kitchen is the Entertainment Room, where you will find options for the entire family to enjoy. There is a 70" LG LED TV, with comfortable theatre-style seating for 7 (4 leather recliner chairs and 3 floor gaming chairs). Please note that we do not have cable TV. It's a smart TV, you can log into Netflix, HULU, Disney+ etc. through your own account. The media console stores multiple board games. We also provide an XBOX with two controllers.

PATIO
Beyond the living/dining area is the patio that is nestled in the woods. You can peek at calming, open views of the Trout Creek Meadow. Enjoy the sunrise or sunset as you kick back on the patio while taking in the serene surroundings.

FITNESS/SPA AREA
This is our favorite area in the house. Start or end your day with a rewarding workout on the Peloton, stretch on the solid pinewood Swedish Ladder, meditate in the fitness room while staring out of the large window, relax in the sauna or take a dip in the hot tub in the spa room adjacent to the fitness room.
Kids (ages 5-12) will enjoy the Swedish Ladder as the perfect indoor gym. We would know. :-) Our kids, ages 6 and 9, love the rope ladder, rope swing, trapeze and horizontal bars (Only under strict adult supervision).
This area of the house provides an experience that is not to be missed.

BEDROOMS:
There are 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms in the house. Each room has been thoughtfully designed with seclusion and comfort in mind.
Bedroom 1 Upper floor. King bed. Work Desk and chair. Attached full bath with jacuzzi tub.
Bedroom 2 Upper floor. King bed. Work Desk and chair. Wall-mounted 43" flat-screen TV. Attached full bath.
Bedroom 3 Upper floor. Full-on-full bunkbed with a pullout single trundle bed. Folding work desk and chair. Attached full bath. This room is designed for kids. It can sleep 5 children or adults
Bedroom 4 Ground floor. Two single beds that can be joined to make a king bed. Work desk and chair. Full bath across the hallway.
Bedroom 5 Lower Floor. Queen bed. Work Desk and chair. Half bath across the hallway.

GARAGE / PARKING:
You will arrive at a leveled parking area with same-level access to our single-family, three-story home. There are 2 small steps to enter the main house. There is enough space to park up to 5 cars. You can park 2 cars inside the garage and 3 cars in the driveway.

OTHER HOUSE AMENITIES
The garage has extra amenities for you to use during your stay
- A folding ping-pong table that can be wheeled out.
- High chair for toddlers.
- Extra chairs for the living/dining area and entertainment room.

LOCATION
The house is in Tahoe Donner in the town of Truckee. Tahoe Donner is a quiet neighborhood. Most of the guests in this area are engaged in outdoor activities during the day and stay in at night. The house is close to downtown Truckee, all of Tahoe Donner’s amenities, Donner Lake, Lake Tahoe and several world-class ski resorts. Everything you would want to see and do is within 20 miles or less. You will also have privacy and seclusion, so the best of both worlds!!

- Safeway (Nearest Grocery Store): 2 miles
- Downtown Truckee: 4 miles
- Donner Lake: 8 miles
- Lake Tahoe (Tahoe City): 16 miles
- Lake Tahoe (Kings Beach): 17 miles
- Tahoe Donner Ski Resort: 4 miles
- Squaw / Alpine Valley Ski Resort: 13 miles
- NorthStar Ski Resort: 12 miles
- Boreal Ski Resort: 10 miles
- Sugar Bowl Ski Resort: 11 miles
- Granlibakken Ski Resort: 17 miles

Guests have access to the Tahoe Donner HOA amenities for a small fee with owner-provided GUEST ACCESS cards, up to 8 adults and kids older than 7 years. Children that are 7 years and younger are free. Public and Private amenities include the Beach Club Marina, Bikeworks, Campground, Downhill Ski Resort, Equestrian Center, Golf Course and Driving Range, Tennis Center, Snowplay, Hiking Trails, Trout Creek Recreation Center, Recreation Hut and Private Dock.
There are 2 GUEST ACCESS cards kept in the Entertainment room under the TV, each card admits 4 guest each. Please return these cards back to the Entertainment room. Guests will be responsible for a replacement fee if they take the cards with them. Before you book, please check Tahoe Donner website for current availability of amenities as they change seasonally. No refunds will be given if amenities and/or ski resorts are closed or unavailable for any reason.

*** PLEASE READ THE HOUSE RULES PRIOR TO BOOKING ***
*** RENTAL AGREEMENT/SECURITY DEPOSIT ***
Please note that all guests will receive an email required to sign our rental agreement that lists the house rules. We need you to sign it and share your credit card info through our secure reservation system for a $500 deposit. It's important that you review and sign this agreement within 48 hours of receipt to maintain your booking. If this step is overlooked, your reservation may be subject to automatic cancellation as per our house rules. We would not want that to happen, so we emphasize this to ensure all goes smoothly with your reservation. The reason for the agreement is simple - it is in place to provide transparency and protection for both our valued guests and us, the hosts. The security deposit is simply a temporary hold on your card, not an actual charge, although it will count towards your credit limit. This means your money stays in your account. We put this hold on your card one week before you arrive. If there's no damage when you leave, we'll remove the hold one week after you go.

Property manager

Viren Kumar

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Host will email guest to sign our rental agreement and security deposit hold up to $500 hold within 48 hours after booking.

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
Property Registration Number STR21-00287

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Truckee

Truckee is home to this holiday home. Boreal Mountain Resort 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 19 min walk
  • Donner Lake - 6 min drive
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 10 min drive
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course - 12 min drive
  • Northstar California Resort - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 7 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zuri Coffee Co. - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is StayatShala: The ultimate work, play & relax home. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at StayatShala: The ultimate work, play & relax home.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at StayatShala: The ultimate work, play & relax home.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is StayatShala: The ultimate work, play & relax home. located?

This family-friendly Truckee holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Coyote Moon Golf Course and Truckee Gallery. KidZone Museum and Commercial Row are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Chris L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
NO WATER
First issue we had with this property was related to check in. We requested an early check in, in writing and got confirmation of an early check in, in writing. When we arrived at the designated time, the codes did not work and it took the owner over 45 minutes to adjust accordingly while we waited outside. Second, this home was generally untidy upon arrival. Dust/cobwebs/floors unclean. This home also has several broken double pane windows where the outside pane is shattered. This presents a safety concern with glass laying on the ground outside the property. Perhaps the largest concern is that while we were at the property, the water to the home kept being shut off by a remote water shut off valve used to detect leaks. We emailed in each time and asked to have the water turned back on because there was no leaks or overflows in the home. The final time it happened, we were left with no water from 9 pm on Saturday night until 10 am on Sunday morning, with 10 adults staying in the home. No toilets that worked, no showers, no sink water to wash dishes. My guests were forced to leave the home to either use the restroom at nearby construction sites or go into town to do so. The owner of the property was notified in writing each time and was unable to get someone to the home to rectify the situation and also offered no compensation of any kind for the severe inconvenience. Would not recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zack F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect family getaway
This place was spot-on for our big family during our latest family getaway. So much room for all of us - my little one was all over the kids' room, and we all had a blast in the media room. Oh, and shoutout to the mini gym and the awesome hot tub/sauna combo. Everything was neat, the kitchen had everything we needed, and chatting with the host was a breeze. We'll for sure be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aelie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place in Tahoe!
This house is everything and more. I couldn’t have asked for a better location or the house. I was there to scope out this property for a big family reunion this fall. The house looks just like the photos, actually, it’s better. It’s clean, very well-maintained with the best bathrooms I’ve seen in a cation home and had many options to relax and enjoy. The spa room and sauna was my absolute favorite! This property was absolutely a gem of a find! I can’t wait to come back with my family for a longer stay. I wish more hosts were as responsive and helpful as VK & Div. Thank you for letting me stay at this beautiful house!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Marina K., San Francisco

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Would not stay again even at 1/2 price
Pros: responsive owner, easy check in and check out, relatively close to Truckee (~7-10 min drive) Cons: The place looks nothing like the pictures. While it's priced at a price point of a high end rental, I would compare the quality to a motel type of stay. - The space is small and crammed (pictures make it look much more airy and spacious than it actually is): living room is small and not cozy, not set up to comfortably accommodate more than 4 people - Very dirty: furnishings, kitchen and bathrooms are run down. There was human and pet hair everywhere, floors were sticky, plates and pots had traces of food from previous stays, hot tub water had a bunch of stuff floating in it - Many items featured in the pictures were not there - e.g., the outside dining table was not there, just an empty balcony ... and many other things: a broken window taped together with some scotch tape, lack of direct access to the back yard featured so heavily in pictures (you will need to exit from the front door and go around the house), no backyard games shown in pictures set up for guests' use (cornhole seemed to have migrated to the neighbors' property, could not locate table tennis set), etc.. Overall, our group was quite bummed out at the property, especially given how it's priced. Would not recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Zoe X.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with some small glitches
Overall enjoyed our stay. Hosts seem to be great at what they are doing. Pros: Property well decorated and in overall great condition. All bedrooms are spacious and the whole place accommodate our party of 12 comfortably. Sauna room is a huge bonus. We even used it during the hottest days of the year. Hosts are extremely responsive in communication. Plenty of entertainment. Movie room is awesome. TV in all rooms upstairs. Cons: The water heater was broken during our visit. It was an unfortunate event and hosts were actively trying to help out with alternative. But during the biggest heat wave with small children that caused quite a bit of inconvenience. There was also some supply issue overall that hosts might want to talk to their cleaning team about. We couldn’t find extra trash bag or any dish detergent pods at the places hosts said they would normally be found. (Again hosts were helpful and had cleaning team sent trash bags when we asked.) All hand washes were water down to a point they were running liquid and cannot be used. I don’t think it’s the hosts’ intention to do this. It’s such a small thing but everyone in our party complaint at some point about this.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome vacation
Had a great stay at his vacation rental by owner wonderful house in a great community
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful stay
I was here over the winter for a ski trip with some friends - and was truly blown away by the cleanliness and quality of this place! It was as beautiful as the photos in the listing and then some. The indoor spa was soooo nice. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaymi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our time
My family enjoyed our stay at the Golden Moose! The house was beautiful and had everything we needed. Super clean and comfortable. The only downside - the driveway is difficult to maneuver even with 4x4 so be warned! Thank you Viren for being so responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Venay N., Alameda, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Our group of 3 families stayed here and enjoyed it. Plenty of space to run around and the theater room was good for keeping the kids entertained. Check in and check out process was very easy, the house was clean and the amenities were nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garrett L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location and Great House
The house has it all and it literally has everything you need. All the little details were thought out completely. The check in /check out process we're incredibly easy and all questions were answered in a very timely manner. My friends and I were already discussing our next trip back to the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and location
The host was great, very communicative. The property was beautiful and clean. Close to everything. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

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Hosted by Viren Kumar

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