Peaceful Tahoe Donner 3 BR/3 BA Home with private Hot Tub and Sauna.

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8195.1 sq m

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Parking available
Pool
Pet-friendly
Hot tub
Barbecue grill
Dryer

Explore the area

Truckee, CA

Donner Lake
‪9 min drive‬
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
‪11 min drive‬
Old Greenwood Golf Course
‪11 min drive‬
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back Left

2 Single Beds

Back right

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Ground Level

Toilet · Shower only

Main

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Dining area

About this property

This beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom house in Tahoe Donner is sunny and south-facing. It has a roomy, modern updated kitchen with a double oven, induction cook top and microwave. A new furnace and wood-stove keep the house nice and warm in the winter.

3 Bedrooms are as follows: one king, one queen and two twins. There is also a small bedroom with a single bed off of the master bedroom, a loft with a twin day bed and another small dorm-style sleeping loft with a full mattress. A portable crib and queen-sized air mattress are also available for your use.

There is a basement entertainment room with a 101" screen projection TV with DVD player, streaming and movie library. Downstairs also has a Finnish sauna and 3rd bathroom. The back deck has a 6-person private hot tub.

The house is part of the Tahoe Donner Association so you have guest access to all of the Tahoe Donner facilities - the marina, the well-equipped gym and pools, and the equestrian & mountain bike center.

The driveway is flat (important in winter), can easily fit 4 cars, and the garage has space for one car. Wood for you to use during your stay can be found in the garage. Also in the garage for your use are sleds, 3 pairs of snowshoes and a snowman kit (from LL Bean). We usually sled behind the house as it is easy and protected.

One dog is OK (not on furniture or in beds please). Absolutely NO smoking!

The house backs on to Forest Service land and we have very quiet neighbors so it is nice, private and peaceful.

This is our private home that we rent out only occasionally. It is very clean and well-stocked with anything you need for cooking (spices, oils, etc). Washer and dryer on main level too.

Keywords: Cabin, Tahoe, Rental Home, Tahoe Donner, Spa, Hot tub, Pet friendly

Property manager

John Hillstrom

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

One well behaved dog, please not on furniture/beds

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

7 night minimum stay between Dec 21, 2018-January 5, 2019

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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

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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 a rural area and 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 Village Ice Skating Rink. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.

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What's nearby

Coyote Moon Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Donner Lake - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 11 min drive - 7.7 km
Old Greenwood Golf Course - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
Northstar California Resort - 22 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

Truckee Station - 8 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬8 min drive
‪Panda Express - ‬8 min drive
‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬8 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Peaceful Tahoe Donner 3 BR/3 BA Home with private Hot Tub and Sauna. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Peaceful Tahoe Donner 3 BR/3 BA Home with private Hot Tub and Sauna. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Peaceful Tahoe Donner 3 BR/3 BA Home with private Hot Tub and Sauna.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Tahoe Donner 3 BR/3 BA Home with private Hot Tub and Sauna.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Tahoe Donner 3 BR/3 BA Home with private Hot Tub and Sauna. located?

This family-friendly Truckee holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Tahoe National Forest and Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area and Tahoe Donner Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Diana F.

23 Feb 2025

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

Lovely Stay

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We have stayed in many short term rentals over the years and this home by far was the most comfortable and well taken care of. The kitchen was well stocked. The media room was fantastic. We enjoyed many movie nights. The location is just a short drive into town and not far from the ski resorts. John and Kathleen were very easy to communicate with. You can tell they love this home and want their guests to enjoy the amenities as well. Thank you for such a nice stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

14 Aug 2024

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

Great Stay!

We had a great time at John's place in Tahoe Donner. The property was as described with lots of room and beds, nice hot tub and the location was great. The kitchen is really well set up as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Y.

9 Jan 2025

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

Snow Vacation

We had a wonderful week! The house was great! Had plenty of room for all of us. I’ve been renting from vrbo for about 5 years now, and by far this has been the best house we’ve stayed in!!! The kitchen has everything you would need. It’s fully stocked with utensils and appliances. The hot tub was wonderful! I would definitely stay there again. John, the host was very accommodating.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

2 Jan 2025

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

Well Equipped Family House

Well equipped house for family with hot tub and sauna. Every conceivable appliance, cooking utensil, games etc. makes it just like home. John the homeowner is very responsive, house instructions are complete and checkin is easy. Recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES L.

28 Mar 2024

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

Lovely home, great stay!

Lovely home, great location and all amenities needed! We throughly enjoyed our stay. John was very responsive both in the lead up to our visit and during our stay. Thank you!

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Oct 2024

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

Great House

Great House, plenty of space. Unfortunately, the power went out in the whole town the last day and we had to leave 1 day early. We left a pair of gloves and kids electronics in the complete darkness, but the owner was kind enough to send them to us when I reached out.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

13 Apr 2023

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

Great place to stay in North Lake Tahoe area

The kitchen and bathrooms are very well appointed with everything needed for your stay and meal prep. The snow removal and flat driveway with garage made for easy access to the cabin during this very snowy winter. The many extra amenities of this cabin make this a great place for the whole family.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

24 June 2022

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

Great Home

We enjoyed a great family vacation in Truckee. The house was great, especially the kitchen.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

20 Sept 2017

Everything you could ask for!

Very comfortable and very nicely furnished. Also a great location. Thank you for sharing your wonderful vacation home.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Aug 2024

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

Summer weekend in Truckee

Great place to stay. Owner was very responsive and everything was as stated online. Fully stocked kitchen with all utensils, pots/pans, etc. Lots of room for everyone to stretch out without being on top of each other. The home is on a somewhat busy street that has access to the highway, so a few more cars/trucks that pass by, but not a huge bother.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P., San Jose, CA

24 Feb 2022

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

Wonderful stsy

We really enjoyed staying here. The home was very clean, well stocked, maintained, and had a great back yard. We’re thankful for the opportunity to stay here.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeromy C.

20 Sept 2020

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

Great Tahoe house

The house was well furnished and had plenty of space for our two families. Great location just off the hiking and biking trails. Hosts were really good about staying in contact. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C. S.

1 Aug 2024

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

Ideal Home

For the last 20 years, my family and I have been staying in short-term rental everywhere we travel to. This home was probably the best. Super comfortable, lots of room, well stocked kitchen condiments, super clean, easy owner to communicate with. The family loved it. Amazing woods nearby to walk in and close to town. The amenities of the HOA/Complex were great too. Thanks

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N.

27 Mar 2023

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

We had a good stay

Property is as advertised and dog friendly. Owners were responsive. Our dog, Daisy, gives a 5-paw rating

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leo G.

4 Jan 2024

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

Perfect Getaway!

The property was as advertised and it did not disappoint. John was very communicative and made sure we understood the layout of the home. We had two families of four (8) and all of them were thoroughly impressed with the amenities of the home.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan R.

29 July 2023

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

Lovely home, responsive host

Truly lovely home, excellent for a family stay. John was incredibly responsive to all questions. The house is fully stocked and extremely well cared for. Pictures do not do the house justice, it is really beautiful!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreia G., Campbell, CA, USA

9 Mar 2023

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

Great Tahoe Donner stay

This is a wonderful place to stay if you are visiting Truckee. House is clean and well maintained. Owners were nice and responsive to our questions and have clear written instructions on how everything works around the house and kitchen. No negatives I can think of 😀 Thank you for a memorable Winter vacation! 🍀

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F., Hyde Park, NY. USA

10 Aug 2023

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

Our Favorite Truckee Rental

We loved this Truckee home for so many reasons! The open floor plan was great for our family, whether we were cooking, dining, or just hanging out in the living room. Everything you could possibly want to prepare and cook a meal is provided in the kitchen. The entire house is very clean and well maintained and the beds were some of the most comfortable we’ve ever slept on. Our son really enjoyed being able to have his dog here too! There are even doggie bowls for your pup :) We enjoyed the hot tub on the back deck which also has several chairs. The front deck is relatively clear of trees, which makes it perfect for stargazing at night. The house also includes a sauna, but we didn’t use it. A big plus was having 3 full bathrooms. John and Kathleen, the owners, were easy to reach and left clear instructions for everything in the house. The location was ideal for us, being close to Donner Lake where our son lives, but also just a short drive into Truckee, with many shops, stores and restaurants. Lake Tahoe is also a short drive away. We thoroughly enjoyed staying here and would recommend it to family and friends. We hope to stay here again next summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

25 Sept 2022

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

Roomy home with well-stocked kitchen

This was a nice rental in Truckee, away from the hustle and bustle around Lake Tahoe. The home is used by the owner's and rented out occasionally. As such, we were afforded a terrific array of cooking appliances (i.e., blender, juicer), quality pots and pans and utensils, making it a great place for a family who wants to dine in for many of their meals (not typical for a vacation rental). We enjoyed the location -- there is an 8 mile trail bordering the national forrest right behind the house, close proximity to Donner Lake, which we really enjoyed, only about 20 minutes to Lake Tahoe, and 40 minutes to Reno airport (from where we flew in and out of the area). The beds were comfortable and we also enjoyed having a hot tub!

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

8 Aug 2022

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

Great House, Beautiful setting!

We loved this house. It was very clean and had everything we needed. It is much bigger than it looks and is updated and beautiful. It backs up to great hiking and biking trails and is well located in Tahoe Donner. We hope to come back again in the future!

Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

10 Apr 2022

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

Great home and location

The instructions for the home were very clear and useful. The kitchen & bathrooms were well stocked and the amenities were greatly enjoyed. We had a great ski trip with our teenage grandsons in this home.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

30 Dec 2021

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

Top rental in a great location

House with recently remodeling especially the kitchen and entry way was in excellent condition, has a great location near trails and close drive to TD X country. One of the nicest rentals our family has stayed at. The property manager was in good contact. If you come in winter though be prepared, the plow service can be delayed. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

13 Aug 2021

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

Nice place for family gathering

We enjoyed a family get together. The home is located right on a trail which can be walked in a loop. 1/2 from a 3 hour float down the Truckee River. Sauna was nice! We mostly played games rather than use the home theater, but bring your DVDs if you want to watch some favorites. 10 minutes from town, many cycling paths, craft brewing, wide variety of restaurants etc. Host provide excellent instructions. Thanks for the wonderful visit!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

J K.

6 Mar 2021

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

Great break from the COVID blues

Had a blast. Spent hours each day playing in the snow. Perfect location. House was perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

13 Feb 2021

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

Snow Play

Very special place. Our family had a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by John Hillstrom

We used to live in this home before relocating to Santa Cruz. We still use our house as much as we can while intermittently rent it during holidays. We love our house and hope that you will enjoy it too!

Why they chose this property

We love to nordic and alpine ski, hike and mountain bike, all easily accessible from this location. The Tahoe Donner gym and pools are outstanding. We love the easy access to the house from the "back way" into Tahoe Donner that avoid Northwoods.

What makes this property unique

Seeing lots of beautiful stars in the sky while sitting in the hot tub at night after a long day of skiing or hiking - what else could be better?

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back Left

Back right

Master

3 bathrooms

Ground Level

Main

Master

Spaces

About this property