Gorgeous Custom Craftsman

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Gorgeous Craftsman-style home 2,600+ sq. ft - just minutes to Historic Truckee!

Kitchen and dining with views of the woods

Custom kitchen is stocked with lots of cookware, serving ware and many extras.

Large comfy living room features a see-thru gas fireplace!

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10246.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Gym
Pool
Hot tub
Barbecue grill
Dryer

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11815 Northwoods Blvd, Truckee, CA, 96161

Coyote Moon Golf Course
‪2 min drive‬
Donner Lake
‪6 min drive‬
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
‪8 min drive‬
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Elegant 2,600+ sq. ft. home located on lower Northwoods Boulevard, the most heavily plowed road in Tahoe Donner, which you'll appreciate on those snowy days! Our home features antique, recycled wood floors and a beautiful, custom kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Granite and slate are featured throughout the house which has a huge laundry room, downstairs and upstairs bathrooms, and a double see-through gas fireplace downstairs. At our house you will find everything tucked into a relaxing, warm environment to make you feel right at home! Down comforters on all the beds should help you snuggle in for the night. The Master Bathroom has a new Cal King bed and a large, jetted tub encased in slate, a convenient walk-in closet, dual sinks and custom travertine shower. The Bunk Room is perfect for kids and features two twin-over full bunk beds. The woods behind the house are great for exploring and sledding. The office/den area has WI-FI, another TV and fireplace. The three-car garage offers lots of storage and allows for an easy, snow-free entrance to the house during storms.
Just minutes to Historic Downtown Truckee, market and restaurants. Five minutes to Donner Lake and Tahoe Donner Ski Area. Only 20 minutes to Squaw, Northstar, Alpine Meadows and Sugar Bowl ski areas. About a 5-minute drive takes you to the Tahoe Donner Alpine Ski Hill or the Tahoe Donner X-country ski area. Just a one minute drive to the Tahoe Donner snow play area and Trout Creek Rec. Center!
Rental includes guest passes for up to eight people to access private Tahoe Donner amenities. (Day use fees are additional.)
The Trout Creek Recreation Center has a fully equipped work-out facility, a year-round pool, daily classes including yoga and Zumba, hot tubs and sauna, recreation events and day camps. Seasonal amenities include the Tahoe Donner Ski Area, X-Country Ski Center, private beach at Donner Lake, golf, tennis, hiking/biking trails, equestrian center, and more!
In late spring, summer and autumn the seasonal amenities are open - specifically this includes the golf course, driving range, tennis courts, equestrian center, swimming pools, archery, and more. Your guests passes also allow access to the Donner Lake Private Beach and Marina with all its water activities for terrific family fun!
Check out Tahoe Donner's website for weekly activities and more information.

Keywords: house, Lake Tahoe, Truckee, ski, snow, Tahoe, Donner, golf, lake, beach, gym, snowboard, sled, snow play, pool, hike

Property manager

Gayle Slade

Languages

English, Spanish

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

All house as well as Tahoe Donner rules will be provided and guests are expected to to abide by them. No wood fires are allowed in summer season.

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 and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

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. KidZone Museum and Olympic Valley Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.

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What's nearby

Coyote Moon Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Donner Lake - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
Old Greenwood Golf Course - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
Northstar California Resort - 23 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
‪Panda Express - ‬5 min drive
‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gorgeous Custom Craftsman have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Gorgeous Custom Craftsman pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Custom Craftsman ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Custom Craftsman ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Custom Craftsman located?

Located in the heart of Truckee, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. Tahoe Donner Golf Course and Coyote Moon Golf Course are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Travis S.

10 Mar 2025

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

Great place

Highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley H.

22 Feb 2025

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

Review

Nice place

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sanja T.

17 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIke R.

8 Aug 2024

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

Tahoe Stay

Great place and great location.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Z.

31 July 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran L.

24 July 2024

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

GCC

We enjoyed our stay at GCC. The house was clean, comfortable, well stocked, and the layout of the house provided the necessary room we needed for two families. The children enjoyed the books, puzzles, and toys. The busy street and the steep driveway was difficult to maneuver at times. It would be helpful for future guests to receive information on the best way to make use of the Tahoe Donner community amenities. We learned on our last day that a 20.00 wristband per day provided access to two pools, private Donner beach, and boat launch.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

18 July 2024

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

Tahoe Donner, July 2024

Property was super accommodating and very well equipped I will definitely consider returning

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle L.

31 Jan 2024

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

Comfortable home

This is a nice home with enough room for 2 families. The check-in process was easy and we liked that there was plenty of space for 2 vehicles in the garage. One comment - there were so many light switches, and it would have been helpful if they were labeled. Not a huge deal but would be a nice touch. Other pros: Spacious living room with high ceilings AND a separate office with a door; 2 full baths that each had a tub and shower; bunk room was great for kids; close to everything in Truckee and a short drive to ski resorts; kitchen had a good variety of spices and basics. Plenty of linens and some fun books and games for guests to use! Cons: didn't love the shower in the main upstairs bathroom (it was difficult to change the height positioning and only offers one spray pattern); fixtures definitely had wear and tear; there was only body wash supplied in the upstairs bath (no shampoo or conditioner) and even then the pump to the body wash was broken; no hair dryer in the upstairs bath. Also, there's a cut out window in the primary bedroom that does not have a glass. This meant noise from the living room downstairs could be heard in the bedroom and also provided no privacy in the bedroom. The light from the living room also shines directly through this window into the bedroom. A strange design that made the bedroom more like a loft. Overall a good stay and a comfortable home, but some details that could turn this house from good to great!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin F.

6 Jan 2024

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

Ski trip

Great house with plenty of space. Owners even had extra borrowable snow clothes for small children, tons of books, and a few games. Back would be good for sledding, but we didnt have much snow. Master is nice. There is a bathroom between 2 bedrooms. They have many extra linens. There are tvs in the living room and study areas. Owners leave helpful notes around the house. That drive is extremely steep, which the owner is very clear about. The road it is on is busy, so pro is it gets plowed, con you hear the plow at 3am. Its a good rental.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

23 Dec 2023

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

Wonderful Truckee Home

We loved the house. It had everything we needed and everything was in good condition. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Nov 2023

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

No snow, but still fun!

Well stocked, plenty of room for everyone, great amenities. We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle H.

11 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful Property!

We had a wonderful time. It was beautiful and clean and had everything you could ever need. The backyard was fantastic to explore and was in a great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

21 July 2023

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

Great stay

Beautiful property and a wonderful location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

4 July 2023

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

Wonderful Trip

It’s a beautiful place to stay in Tahoe Donner!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

3 July 2023

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

Light filled craftsman beauty

The house has wonderful views— gorgeous windows. Beds were very comfortable. Outdoor patio was very relaxing. Spacious sitting areas for large families. We loved our five night stay— many happy memories. FYI— two bedrooms are connected by a bathroom. If you love to cook, please bring all essential basics, example cooking oil, specific spices, etc. TV, and remotes are rather finicky.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gib M.

30 May 2023

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

Memorial Weekend Getaway.

My family & I were very comfortable staying at the property. The Scenery around the cabin were breathtaking. Overall, it is a great property for a family of 5 to stay at, and highly recommended. One take, families with large SUV's the curved uphill driveway is a bit tricky to maneuver. This property gets 5 starts & we will stay there again next time we are in the area. Gib

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

12 Apr 2023

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

Nice place

Nice roomy place, Close to ski resorts and town. Great host!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chintan P.

23 Feb 2023

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

Great location and cozy home for a perfect ski trip

Home was very conveniently located. Home was clean and we'll equipped with toys, additional towel, additional blankets and had basic items in the kitchen. Our group was four adults and 3 kids.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

6 Jan 2023

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

Great Experience

We spent a few nights here. Host was responsive and we enjoyed the local area. Great for parents with young kids. Garage was a great amenity during the winter.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha A.

24 Aug 2022

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

Lovely home

This is a lovely home and Gayle was delightful to work with.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Donald K.

18 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Very enjoyable accommodations in Tahoe!

This was our family's first trip to Tahoe in the summer. We had a very enjoyable time and found the accommodations to meet our needs very well. Lots of room and very airy and open. Really enjoyed sitting in the back yard. The kitchen was excellent for our needs!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz G.

23 May 2022

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

Great place

This is a great place, it is very clean and nice

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bjorn H.

9 Apr 2022

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

Wonderful house with better than average appointments

We really like this property, it’s our second stay and we’re already thinking “we need to come back!” It’s more space than we actually need for the three of us, but we’ve learned how to spread out and enjoy. We’re overly ambitious cooks and this is the best equipped kitchen in a rental we’ve come across, but you still might need to bring some specialty items if needed (we missed our food processor for example). The host is wonderfully communicative and easy to work with. Thanks for the second wonderful stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessie L.

11 Jan 2022

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

Excellent host communication

We were unable to stay at this beautiful home due to severe weather and road closures. However, I cannot comment enough about the kind and thorough communication we experienced with the host, Gayle. Gayle was there every step of the way as we tried to navigate the uncertainty of travel, and worked with us and her other guests to coordinate re-booking. We look forward to working with Gayle in the future and staying in this beautiful home. ps - I cannot accurately give a rating on the first three items since we never stayed in the home, however I couldn't leave anything blank and our entire experience was definitely 5-star service.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

22 Sept 2021

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

Family Reunion

The property and home were beautiful. Just like in the photos. Only drawback was making that U-turn to get into the driveway.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Gayle Slade

Gayle and son out for a sunny day of riding.

Why they chose this property

The reason we chose this location is I love how close everything is! Markets and restaurants are just minutes away. Donner Lake is gorgeous and only a five-minute drive from our home. Several ski resorts are within a 20 minute drive or less. I lived in the Eastern Sierra for eight years and I am not crazy about driving around during snow storms. I looked at property closer to Lake Tahoe, but when I thought about all the extra driving and traffic, I decided I would rather spend less time on the road. I love the amenities at Tahoe Donner. And a big plus is how many ski resorts are easy to get to without having the nightmare of driving around Lake Tahoe traffic just to get to a resort.

What makes this property unique

Languages:

English, Spanish

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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Bedroom 2

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2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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