10/10 Excellent
Ahulani M.
24 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family perfect experience
Ahulani M.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Entire home
Stunning Panoramic Vistas; Superb Tahoe Donner "Upper Skislope" Location
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8195.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Truckee, CA
- Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area1 min walk
- Donner Lake17 min drive
- Sugar Bowl Resort39 min drive
- Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)21 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed and 1 Crib
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Stunning Panoramic Vistas; Superb Tahoe Donner "Upper Skislope" Location
We delightfully rent to extended families -- but not for events or "partying." Enjoy
significantly reduced pricing when your party is small (4 or fewer people).
Alta Vista is Ideal for winter and summer vacationing. 7300 feet elevation, stunning top-down panoramic vistas. Built in 1998 and substantially expanded in 2007.
Beautiful vistas are maximized from every room and large wrap-around decks.
4 bedrooms (two of them master bedrooms), 3 full bathrooms and 1 guest bath; approx. 2100-square-foot living area. You simply feel "at the top of the world!"
Nearby attractions in winter include two famous cross-country skiing resorts (Tahoe/Donner - 2 miles from Alta Vista, and Royal Gorge -15 miles), a nice family ("Tahoe/Donner") downhill ski area within 2 miles (Ski-in possible), and famous Tahoe-Area ski resorts nearby (Palisades-Alpine Meadows, Sugar Bowl, North Star, and others).
Attractions in summer include Tahoe/Donner resort recreational facilities (golf, tennis, two pools, hiking trails, boating on Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe, rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, swimming in the lakes, mountain biking on endless trails and various degrees of difficulty, major trail head nearby, etc).
significantly reduced pricing when your party is small (4 or fewer people).
Alta Vista is Ideal for winter and summer vacationing. 7300 feet elevation, stunning top-down panoramic vistas. Built in 1998 and substantially expanded in 2007.
Beautiful vistas are maximized from every room and large wrap-around decks.
4 bedrooms (two of them master bedrooms), 3 full bathrooms and 1 guest bath; approx. 2100-square-foot living area. You simply feel "at the top of the world!"
Nearby attractions in winter include two famous cross-country skiing resorts (Tahoe/Donner - 2 miles from Alta Vista, and Royal Gorge -15 miles), a nice family ("Tahoe/Donner") downhill ski area within 2 miles (Ski-in possible), and famous Tahoe-Area ski resorts nearby (Palisades-Alpine Meadows, Sugar Bowl, North Star, and others).
Attractions in summer include Tahoe/Donner resort recreational facilities (golf, tennis, two pools, hiking trails, boating on Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe, rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, swimming in the lakes, mountain biking on endless trails and various degrees of difficulty, major trail head nearby, etc).
Property manager
Jan Michael Heinemann
Premier Host
Languages
English, German
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Children under 6 years not permitted
Events
No events allowed
Partying STRICTLY not permitted
Pets
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking permitted anywhere on the property
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
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Note from host: partying STRICTLY not permitted
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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. Travelling with kids? Consider KidZone Museum and Olympic Valley Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
Truckee, CA
What's nearby
- Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Coyote Moon Golf Course - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
- Donner Lake - 17 min drive - 13.0 km
- Northstar California Resort - 33 min drive - 28.7 km
- Sugar Bowl Resort - 39 min drive - 27.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 15 min drive
- Starbucks - 16 min drive
- Wild Cherries Coffee House - 14 min drive
- Panda Express - 14 min drive
- Tacos Jalisco - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.2/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.2/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Anish S.
7 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views!
Anish S.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Karl W.
7 Jan 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience!
Karl W.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tom P.
25 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views
Tom P.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth E.
7 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NYE at Tahoe-Donner
Elizabeth E.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rudy T., San Francisco
10 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Wonderful White Xmas
Rudy T.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
katy m.
2 Dec 2020
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place for a Double Bubble at Thanksgiving!
katy m.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
6/10 Okay
Gary H.
16 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Nice view but a long way out of town
Gary H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
David G.
24 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top of the mountain
David G.
10/10 Excellent
Dan/Barb S.
30 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
Dan/Barb S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Thomas P.
30 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Mountaintop Vista
Thomas P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Vicky F.
25 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
Vicky F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
8/10 Good
Laura W.
19 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SECLUDED
Laura W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Tim B., Naples, Florida
16 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Commanding views.
Tim B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie A.
5 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding Views!
Stephanie A.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
8/10 Good
Nicole T., Gilbert, AZ
14 Jan 2019
Mountain Getaway
Nicole T.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
8/10 Good
James T.
5 Jan 2019
Breathtaking views, very convenient for Tahoe Donner
James T.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Linda P.
27 Sept 2018
The photos of this home do not do it justice. Views are amazing.
Linda P.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Clay P., San Diego, ca
21 Sept 2018
You're not going to get a better Sierra view!
Clay P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Chris P.
1 Aug 2018
Alta Vista
Chris P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Karol K., Seattle
30 Sept 2017
Wonderful find
Karol K.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent
Rachel S.
22 Apr 2016
A-Mazing views, clean house, wonderful stay
Rachel S.
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10/10 Excellent
Marcus A.
5 Sept 2014
Stunning Views!
Marcus A.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
11 Sept 2013
2nd time renters are very satisified with our time at the Alta Vista Chalet
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10/10 Excellent
Sheila M., California
4 Jan 2013
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About the host
Hosted by Jan Michael Heinemann
We had been looking for a place in the mountains that would work well both for summer and winter vacations. Views and privacy were on the wish list. At the end of a showing tour, our agent remarked something like ' ... and there is one more place that came on the market just today, I haven't seen it myself.' Well, already when we drove into the driveway, we both knew instantly that this was the one! The views were out of this world -- and our minds immediately started spinning how one could remodel the house to maximize the views from each room! When we stood in the living room, we were literally taken away by the views. We had our offer in within the hour ...
Why they chose this property
We then embarked on a fairly extensive remodeling activity, converting conventional railings to tempered glass railings that would not break up those stunning views; adding another wrap-around deck on the garage level; enlarging the small windows of the two main floor bedrooms to expansive sliding glass doors, leading to the new deck and opening up to the same stunning views from each bed; and converting the dead space underneath to another master bedroom suite, with its own view deck.
What makes this property unique
Attractive low pricing for small groupings; private setting; no power lines intersecting the views; dry sauna with view window; level street access to three garages; free Internet and phone (incl. free LD and international LD).
Languages:
English, German
Premier Host
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