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2-bedroom lakefront condo overlooking Donner Lake

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From our balcony, the Carson Range in the distance.
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Property grounds
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From our balcony

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Donner Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sugar Bowl Resort
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

2-bedroom lakefront condo overlooking Donner Lake

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION on DONNER LAKE, TRUCKEE: enjoy it's pristine beauty all year round! Donner Lake is called the "Jewel of Tahoe" because it’s so clean and unspoiled. There's nothing but a little sand (or snow) between you and a beautiful lake. A serene setting with panoramic views. Enjoy your stay at our cozy, rustic and comfortable condo on the lake.

* COVID: Housekeeping is following the cleaning guidelines set by the state and county health dept’s.

* Returning Guest? Contact me because you're probably eligible for a discount.

* Government issued photo ID required.
* HOLIDAYS: have longer minimum stays. Scroll down
* Boat insurance required for boat owners.

Monday-Wednesday nights are the lowest rate. Thursday & Sundays a little higher. Friday & Saturday are the highest rate.

SUMMER: has lots of lake activities and we also have a seasonal dock (Memorial Day - Labor Day) and a slip for your boat or you can rent at boat at the marina right on the compound. They rent all sorts of water-crafts from jet skies to paddle boats to ski boats and party boats. More info on request.

Occasionally a train goes by across the lake on the mountainside and it's great to see and hear as it charges along.

WINTER: we have four major ski resorts nearby, some smaller ones and some cross country locations too. Sugar Bowl is the closest major resort and it was the first in CA in 1937, a 10 minute drive. Squaw Valley, North Star and Alpine Meadows, 15 - 20 minute drives. There's a smaller, easier, less expensive one close by across from Sugar Bowl called Donner Ski Ranch and the rustic/casual restaurant there also, open almost year round. Lots of sledding all around the area. More info upon request.

Lakeside Pub, just two blocks west of us is a great place to get a bite to eat year round along and a seasonal, cute little ice cream and tacos parlor across the street from us and a small convenience store too.

NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Besides the lake, Casino's, 30 minute drive, Donner Memorial State Park and museum, 5 minutes, Reno Nevada, 40 minutes and Lake Tahoe, 30 minutes. Kids zone in town with lots of activities. 6 miles of abandoned train tunnels with artwork on the walls from artists all over the world, 10 minutes. Hiking trails everywhere. Besides our private beach, 1/4 mile away is the lakes largest public beach and there's a tennis and pickle ball court there too. Organized rafting down the Truckee river or go it on your own.

THE LAYOUT: We have two bedrooms with two and a half bathrooms and a loft. Both bedrooms have balconies off them. Baths have a total of 3 sinks, 3 toilets, 1 double wide shower and 1 shower/tub combo. One bedroom has a Cal King "SIeep Number" mattress with fully adjustable firmness control, perfect for people with bad backs and for those who like their bed, "juuust right". The other bedroom has an extra long Single over a Queen. Also a third folded single bed. Our townhouse sleeps up to 8 adults, with two to a bed.

KITCHEN is fully equipped with service for 8. Coffee maker (no grinder), toaster oven, 4 slice bagel and bread toaster, 2 "Crock Pots" (one large, one small), plenty of pots and pans, stainless steel double oven, microwave oven, dishwasher, fridge and newer washer dryer.

MORE TO DO:

HISTORIC OLD TOWN TRUCKEE: is a 10 minute drive along the lake where you'll find quaint little shops to browse through with wooden boardwalks and restaurants of the old west from "a time gone by". People love visiting this part of town. Check out the great visitor center too at the train station with plenty of brochures and info on things to see and do in the entire North Shore Tahoe region from Train rides to whitewater rafting, to skydiving and much much more. The passenger train passes through daily for travelers getting on and off in Truckee then it continues on to Reno Nevada. One of our favorite large restaurants is "Bar of America" for food, drinks and live music on weekends. It's quite a happening place! There's also a wine bar across the street and many, many other places to dine.

MODERN TRUCKEE as we call it, is a 6 minute scenic drive along the lake where you'll find large chain stores for grocery, pharmacy, hardware, firewood, gas stations, restaurants, coffee shops, fast food places and more. One of our favorite restaurants there is Taco Jalisco's for excellent, casual, authentic, fresh MEX. (located next to the 7-11 store)

During difficult times things can change rapidly. If you think you may have to cancel your trip due to covid or otherwise, we suggest you purchase “travelers insurance” so you are covered. Referral insurance co. upon request.

WORK from our place via our strong WIFI with Zoom and with conferencing capability.

FALL and SPRING is when it quiets down on the lake. You'll have it pretty much to yourself. It’s a wonderful time to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of serenity on the lake. There's really no way to describe it, you just have to experience it for yourselves. It truly is a beautiful spot.

HOLIDAYS: 3 night minimum on Labor Day, Thanks Giving, Presidents Day, MLK, Memorial Day and 4th of July requires a 4 night minimum. Their higher rates apply.

Rates may change at any time unless you already have a reservation.

Our rates include up to 4 people, additional people are $50/night plus city tax.

Maximum occupants is 8, "all ages count". The minimum age of the responsible party must be at least 28 years of age for men and 26 for women. Early arrival and late departures may be available for an additional 40/hour fee if housekeeping can arrange their schedule to accommodate you. Plz make those requests early for your best chance of success.

HANDICAPPED: Unfortunately, our condo is probably not accessible to lower extremity handicapped people because our entrance is up a flight of stairs to the second floor and no elevator and once inside, the bedrooms are up another staircase.

Our condo is somewhat "rustic" and we like it b/c it's different than our house in suburbia. We truly hope you will enjoy yourselves by making yourself at home in our cozy, comfortable and rustic condo.

SKI LEASE or Multiple night discount: Inquire for details.

Property manager

Tor McLean
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The following holidays require a minimum of 3-4 nights and at a holiday rate ie; July 4th, Xmas, NY, Memorial and Labor Day, Thx Giving.
When calculating headcount, all ages count, visitors too. 4 people included in the rate. 50/night each add'l person.
Max occupants 8.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number 032570

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this condo is in the mountains and on the beach. 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

  • Donner Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Sugar Bowl - 19 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 19 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 20 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 9 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2-bedroom lakefront condo overlooking Donner Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2-bedroom lakefront condo overlooking Donner Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2-bedroom lakefront condo overlooking Donner Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2-bedroom lakefront condo overlooking Donner Lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Truckee condo building is just steps away from Donner Lake and Tahoe National Forest. West End Beach and Donner Memorial State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

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

Rustic waterfront condo

Great view and location. More comfortable than rustic with lots of games and great beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Perfect getaway

Great place, clean,perfect location, and the vuew is amazing. Owner a sweetheart and very helpful. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy A.

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

Great stay on the lake

We stayed at this two bedroom lakefront condo this weekend. There was plenty of room for my husband & I and our teenage daughters. We enjoyed the view of the lake and skied. The kitchen is well appointed with everything you need to cook & the owner is very communicative. He was super friendly and easy to get ahold of when we needed help with an appliance. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Great family spot near Sugar Bowl

Seamless stay with an excellent host. Condo was just what we needed for our two couple group. Enjoyed the comfortable seating and cozy beds.. Kitchen very well stocked. Used the wood burning stove once but was quite warm with the wall heaters.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilana S.

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

Pleasant Lakeside Condo

This was a well-laid out condo for the 4 of us who stayed on this visit, The view of Donner Lake with surrounding snow-capped mountains from the Living room is quite picturesque. Instructions from the owner were easy to follow. Centrally located with easy access to Truckee, Squaw and Royal Gorge. Safeway, stores, coffee, and restaurants are nearby or up to a 10 min. drive.Condo is on the second floor and has a nice layout with 3 bathrooms and 2 bedrooms. Didn't feel cramped at all. Kitchen is nice and well-stocked with everything we needed. Per owner's words, this is not a high-end chalet where everything is absolutely perfect. It's homey and clean, sufficient linens and things work satisfactorily. We would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew K.

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

Would recommend!

My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The location can’t be beat. Everything you could ever need is within 10 minutes, whether the Sugar Bowl resort or the nearby town. The place is rustic but that’s part of its charm! Beds were comfortable, kitchen was well stocked, and the view of Donner Lake is unreal. Tor is a great host, who was great about keeping in touch but not overbearing at all. We hope to have a chance to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Great place!

Great place and location. Can’t get any better. Beautiful view! Shops nearby. Owner was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin B.

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

Lakefront getaway!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The convenience can’t be beat - lakefront, private beach and swimming area, a boat slip, trailer parking, etc. For our two families (with two toddlers in tow), that was most important to us and it delivered. Tor was very communicative and gave clear instructions to guide our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy m.

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

Great Location with everything we needed.

We take an annual trip to Donner to enjoy the lake before kids head back to school. Our kids are college age and high school and we all thought this was the best location of all. We found the condo to be very clean, comfortable and the kitchen to have everything we needed to eat in. Our only regret was we didn't have another few days to enjoy the Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrigan B.

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

Terrific spot right on Donner Lake!

Hard to imagine a better location from which to experience Donner Lake. Great accommodations, as described, with excellent communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Great place to stay in a sweet location

We had a great stay--the condo is in a sweet location on lake close to Sugarbowl and other resorts. It is very cosy and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Marie h.

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

Location location location

Great location. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

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

A delightful stay at Donner Lake

We had a lovely mini vacation at the condo on Donner Lake. Our three night stay was very enjoyable. The condo offers a large deck overlooking the lake, and a very cozy and charming interior. The 2 bedrooms upstairs had very comfortable beds; the living room and dining area had wonderful light and views of the lake, great for visiting and relaxing. The kitchen was well appointed with everything needed for cooking and dining. The location of the condo was perfect, a short drive to the town of Truckee, parks and restaurants. The condo was well built and in perfect condition. We had a delightful stay, and hope to return some day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

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

Another Fabulous Weekend at Donner Lake Village!

Our family of four had a very comfortable stay at this lovely condo at Donner Lake Village. The communication with the owner was clear and timely. The views from inside and on the deck were stunning. The condo was stocked with all of the amenities needed for our stay. We will absolutely book again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Perfect Little Getaway

LOVED our stay. Perfect location, cozy home. Tor was a great communicator and we are looking forward to coming back again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

great spot on Lake Donner

Family really enjoyed our stay here. Charming rustic mountain spot with great Lake Views. We made good use of wood burning stove for cozy nights in a blizzard. Comfy beds. Easy access. We’d stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adena K.

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

Great place on the lake

Very comfortable condo. Easy to cook in the small kitchen. Close to sugarbowl made for easy ski days. We’d definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia G.

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

Truckee getaway

We had a great time. The location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karl W.

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

Every bit as perfect as my first stay.

See my last review: "Perfect Donner Lake escape" by K. Weigl
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

bryan g.

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

Great mountain lake rustic getaway

We will definitely be back! Tor was a great as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Great time and great location!

We booked this place last minute and had a wonderful time! Kids ages 5 and 2 loved the beach access and the ability to swim and jump off the boat dock. Very family oriented place and plenty of space for our family of 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

great location on Donner Lake

We enjoyed our stay on Donner Lake, the condo was nice and comfortable, with access to beach and boat dock. we will be book again.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Quick Getaway

We booked a quick getaway to Donner Lake for some paddle boarding, biking, and relaxing. The location was perfect! Loved the private beach access!! The house was also a great fit for our family of 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Wonderful vacation

We have stayed at the Donner Lake Village before and this property has been the best! It is so comfortable with the amazing views of the lake. The kitchen is unbelievably outfitted with every convenience, including an array of kitchen utensils, including an ice maker. The views from the deck - morning or evening add to the relaxation. We did rent kayaks and paddled down the creek, so beautiful in that area. Thanks for a much needed vacation in your beautiful condo!! The Minnich's
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anil S.

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

Good property and a great location

This property is at a great location facing the Donner Lake. The owner did a great job of providing all the necessary information before the checkin. Also very well kept property, clean and neatly maintained with all the necessary amenities in the unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tor McLean

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We live in the San Francisco East Bay and have owned places in the Tahoe area since 1970. We’ve been hosting in Truckee since 2003.

Why they chose this property

Being on the water is very special. Places on the lake do come available to purchase very often so we waited for six years for one to come on the ,market. While some listings say "lakefront" they are not really. Some have roads with cars, houses or tree's between them and the lake. Our's is truly lakefront.

What makes this property unique

Its superb location on the lake gives you the best views and location available. Also the compound with its seasonal dock and the marina boat rental company right here. Close proximity to several ski resorts. It's a special location.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests