Family Friendly Between Squaw & Truckee!! On The River!!!

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160 ft. of river frontage with lots of room to play and enjoy the outdoors

Magical winter retreat on the Truckee River...take it all in from the hot tub

Huge living room w/vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, fireplace & bar

Large open floorplan with gourmet kitchen, dining, living room & bar area

Gourmet kitchen, pantry, 48" gas range, breakfast island, stainless appliances

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Amenities
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Location
Host

9.8

Exceptional

5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14446 sq m

Popular amenities

Gym

Hot tub

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Fireplace

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Tahoe City, CA

Donner Lake9 min drive
Palisades Tahoe13 min drive
Northstar California Resort36 min drive
Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This Riverfront Lodge Home is the perfect mountain retreat at any time of year! Situated on one acre of land, with 160 feet of river frontage along the beautiful Truckee River, this sophisticated lodge-style home, with 20 ft. high ceilings and Brazilian Cherry floors, is 4,800 s.f. and offers many luxury amenities in the ultimate mountain style and comfort. The home boasts 4 master bedrooms with their own private baths (1 room with a king bed + twin day bed, 2 rooms with queen beds, 1 room with 2 XL twins, and, then there's a twin over double bunk bed up in the game/party room. Most baths have double sinks, granite or limestone finishes, in-floor radiant head, and walk-in showers with double shower heads or Jacuzzi tub/shower. The home has a formal living room with large fireplace, entertainment bar and Brazilian Cherrywood floors, a huge fully stocked gourmet style kitchen with breakfast bar & walk-in pantry, a cozy family room with large flat screen TV with a huge comfortable U-shaped couch and plush carpets, a triple car attached garage, a large game room with TV, pool table, and a complete fitness center with weight machine, cardio stair master, and dedicated TV to play work-out videos. The large laundry room is in the lower part of the house and serviced by a laundry chute from all levels. The 1,000 s.f. of wrap-around deck is perfect for outdoor entertaining and has a large 6-7 person hot-tub overlooking the Truckee River. This home is very private and the location is serene. Four wheel drive and chains are required in winter. The home is a 10 min. drive to Squaw, located between Truckee and Squaw Valley...the perfect location to enjoy all the shops, dining, and nightlife of Truckee!! We recently installed a generator so you will never be without power.

We are situated conveniently between Truckee and Squaw Valley, minutes to all the local ski resorts and lakes. Whether you’re looking for a perfect summer get-away with access to all the local lakes or best fly-fishing in the backyard, or, want to come back to comfort and luxury after rippin it up on the slopes in winter, this home is your perfect Basecamp for an unforgettable North Shore Tahoe vacation or stay-cation!

Property manager

Joe Olagaray

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Gym

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

There are multiple family/play areas.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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 Olympic Valley Park, or check out an event or a game at North Tahoe Regional Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.

View more Holiday homes in Truckee

Tahoe City, CA

What's nearby

Donner Lake - 9 min drive
Palisades Tahoe - 13 min drive
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course - 19 min drive
Martis Camp Express Lift - 20 min drive
Northstar California Resort - 36 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬7 min drive
‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬7 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Between Squaw & Truckee!! On The River!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Between Squaw & Truckee!! On The River!!! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Between Squaw & Truckee!! On The River!!! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Between Squaw & Truckee!! On The River!!! located?

This family-friendly Truckee holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Truckee River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Olympic Valley Park and Donner Lake. Commercial Row and Donner Memorial State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh K.

24 June 2024

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

Great riverside stay for multiple families

We were 3 families (grandparents and their two grown children with their husbands and kids). Diverse bunch with different needs (elderly, disabled, 5yo-15yo). This house was a perfect space for us. Clean, well equipped kitchen, close to river and driving distance to Tahoe beaches and grocery. It does get hot in the summer, no a/c, fans are provided but not all windows have screens so if you open a window to cool down you may also get bitten by bugs (one upper bedroom specifically). Knowing this I would still come back thought because the location and space is so good!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey W.

1 Mar 2024

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

Great house

Our group of 14 had an amazing time staying at this house and skiing at Palisades. We got snow on several of the days and Joe was very responsive to our questions. As another review mentioned, 4 wheel drive is an absolute must for this house in the winter, as we couldn't get out of the driveway and up the road one very slushy morning, even in 4WD Low.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant F., Tacoma

7 Aug 2023

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

Great Family Reunion!

Awesome location and property. So close to everything, but far enough away from the town for REAL peace and quiet. Everything was as advertised…the house is AMAZING! So much room, and right on the river. The only issue we encountered was a last minute power outage which lasted about 9 hours that we were not informed about…but that was the city/county and not Joe. Great Stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia E., California

9 July 2023

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

Great house for large groups

Our family of 10 had plenty of room to spread out and enjoy our stay at this river house! Four bedrooms, each with their own bathroom, plus a loft and game room so the 3 teens in our group could have their own space. Beautiful gourmet kitchen to cook anything you want, with a huge island and extra large dining room table so everyone could cook and eat meals together. Being riverfront with a hot tub was icing on the cake after a fun day of hiking and exploring the area. This house is perfectly located so that we were able to explore downtown Truckee, Donner Lake, Tahoe City/Beach and Emerald Bay during our 5-day stay. The grocery store was a quick 5 minute drive. Yes, there is some highway noise, but it wasn’t that bad even though we were there on one of the busiest weekends (July 4th). You’re not going to find another house that can so easily accommodate large groups that is this private, right on the river, with these kinds of amenities and such an easy drive to so many attractions. The road noise was a very small price to pay considering all the pros this house has to offer. Some reviews have mentioned the neighbors being unfriendly, but we didn’t have any problems with them. Our whole group had a great time!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Soto L.

2 Jan 2023

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

Wonderful Stay!

My family of teens and adults just stayed at this wonderful property for a Holiday vacation. When the mountain closed, we had a great time playing pool, board games, cooking a great meal in a well stocked kitchen, watching movies and enjoying the hot tub. The house has plenty of space with a separate game area with a TV, and two additional living areas with TVs. The main great room overlooks the beautiful Truckee River. It is also conveniently located between Truckee and Palisades Tahoe. The host Joe was a great resource and made our stay seamless. I highly recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

27 Aug 2022

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

What a wonderful week! Perfect location.. Minutes to everything!

Absolutely beautiful home with lovely hosts. Our family had an adventure every day and then to come home back to a house that Also catered to adults and children was so nice. The kids absolutely loved playing in the river in front of the house, playing pool as soon as they woke up and before bed . We all enjoyed the hot tub! Everything you could need is at the house… kitchen is fully equipped for lots of guests. Tons of room for everyone to spread out and tons of windows and porch space to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina F.

11 Aug 2022

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

Had a blast!

Mini family reunion on the river and everyone had a blast!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

janice f.

31 July 2022

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

Family vacation

Loved this property,great house right on the River, lots of space for family to spread out. Everything was spotless and well stocked. Communication was great. Any questions were answered quickly. It is a great vacation spot for everything. We swam, we hiked, golf, casino, and even went on a bike ride on a trail. Grandparents had a blast with the electric bikes. Highly recommend for anyone looking for the perfect vacation spot!,,

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annetta N.

25 June 2022

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

Perfect and serine

First family vacation with our adult children and their spouses. Could not have chosen a more perfect place to stay. Very comfortable for all of us. Highly recommended!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Branden S., Menlo Park, CA

8 Mar 2022

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

Excellent location and amenities

We had a great time at the property for a 3-night stay and the property management was super helpful. It's location is amazing, so close to the mountain. All the amenities in the home are thoughtful and the home is so beautiful!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

25 Feb 2022

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

Great place, highly recommend!

Beautiful property! It is just as described and perfect for a ski trip in Tahoe.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frederick C.

24 Dec 2021

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

Amazing property

Great high end home that is clean and well maintained. Kitchen was well appointed and view of the river from the living area was amazing! Bbq, hot tub, and pool table were great too. The large house fit 14 of us easily! The access is of the highway across a private bridge abs down a dirt road which was snow when we stayed. We needed 4 wheel drive to get to the highway one slushy and very slippery morning so be prepared for that.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terri T.

5 Aug 2021

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

Fun on (and in) the River!!!

We loved our time in Laura's beautiful home! This huge home offered plenty of bedrooms for our diverse group with amenities like the hot tub, grill and large deck. I wish there was more deck furniture however, we brought our own chairs to sit IN the river and play and we just brought them up to the deck in the evening. The kitchen was spectacular and allowed for us to cook as a group. There were a couple of things that needed tending to but Laura was going to take care of them. All in all, we had a wonderful time and will definitely be back! Just one downside - traffic from HWY 89 was noisy at times, but we got use to it!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

26 July 2021

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

Magical stay.

My family and I spent three amazing nights at this property and had the most magical time. The Truckee River is just steps off of the wrap around porch. The property was spacious enough to accommodate the 14 of us and have plenty of room to spread out. The kids (and adults) absolutely loved the bonus room with a pool table and exercise equipment. We took advantage of the hot tub and the huge grill on the back patio. My husband not only enjoyed grilling out but also the expansive chefs kitchen. Fun was had by all at Lake Tahoe just minutes away and a quick drive into Old Truckee as well to do a little shopping. We definitely plan on returning to check out the property some time in the winter months.

6/10 Okay

Ron V.

20 July 2021

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

Disliked: Communication

Annual Summer Family Trip

The house was large enough to accommodate our entire family, well stocked and furnished. However, upon arrival we discovered that the spa water was very dirty and cloudy. Additionally, three of the five bathroom toilet seats were very loose to the point they would swivel from side to side making it difficult to raise, lower or sit due to sliding. One of the bathroom showers with a double shower head failed to drain properly, only allowing a very short shower before overflowing the shower pan. I called Joe Olagaray (owner) on Monday and reported needed repairs. Joe seemed responsive and said he would have a plumber and spa technician address the issues. Within hours the spa technician arrived and said there was no chlorine in the spa. He remedied the problem and departed. Unfortunately, the plumber never arrived and said repairs were never addressed during our week stay. I am surprised and disappointment by the owner’s failure to follow through with such a minor request and repairs. In addition, in the turquoise bedroom the bedding was very poor. The mattress pad was in poor condition, had large holes on the sides, one corner of it was missing the elastic, and thus the top sheet would not remain in place. We would end up sleeping on the pad itself. Several of the beds sheets in the house were very thin probably due to overuse. These concerns about bedding were not reported to the owner as we didn’t know this at the time I spoke to him. I would have given a higher score if it were not for the failure of the owner to address said items.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon A., Sparks

27 June 2021

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

Wonderful House

Great size house for our group of 6 adults and 5 kiddos ages 7-16. Lots of sleeping spaces as well as PLENTY of bathrooms. House had everything you could need and never want to leave. Bonus/ game room was a hit with all the kids! River frontage was excellent for fishing and floating. The backyard had just enough room for yard games with easy access to the house and river. Driveway was perfect for kids to use scooters, skateboards, and hoverboards with plenty of parking. Fantastic way to spend a long weekend with friends and family!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rasha D., Los Altos CA

16 Oct 2020

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

Generous Owners

Large property with 3 master bedrooms all equally nice + 2 rooms for kids and lots of lounging areas, which makes it perfect for 3 families. Location right on the river where you can raft for few miles down the river. It is on the highway so a bit noisy but beautiful. House was very well stocked with everything you need, the only thing that needs improvement is outdoor furniture, they could use a nice dinning set on the patio. The hot tub is very nice. The neighbors are not friendly, actually very rude, and they want you to write a bad review about the property so no one goes there. But don't pay attention to them the house and the owners are nice. The area is all private properties so walking right outside the property to hike or stroll is highly discouraged. Owner returned our security deposit in a timely manner

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Erin V.

30 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Nice place that needs help

It was unfortunate that there were several things around the house in disrepair. The neighbors were extremely unfriendly with “Go Home” signs around the property and a middle finger posted up at the bridge entrance. The house inside was clean and has great space families but needs to be better maintained to be safe for children. Hot tub didn’t work upon arrival. Yellow jacket nest out front, wasp nests in the back. Broken sliding glass door, unlockable side door.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Aug 2020

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

Annual Summer Family Trip

Every summer - we get together for time in the sun and on some type of body of water - 3 families. Our husbands are big fly fishermen so staying on the Truckee river was ideal. We had an amazing time and the house was so perfect! Way larger than we thought which gave us tons of room to space out (Every room has a huge bathroom too which was great and there are multiple levels with rooms in every area). The house has everything you need to make family meals - bbq worked great! The kids had an amazing time in the river - right in front of the house was an ideal location to just hang in the water and keep cool (it was HOT when we were there). Overall, the house itself and the location is really beautiful and we loved our stay!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

David B.

3 Mar 2020

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

Perfect

House and host were both perfect. Bigger than the pictures, but still homey. Love it!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erich K.

11 Jan 2020

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

New Years stay

Beautiful house, great location! Lots of space with everything you need. Spent several days over New years eve with the whole family of 11 people plenty of room. Would love to stay their again!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Salvador A., San Lorenzo, USA

29 Aug 2019

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

Amazing property!

This beautiful property was a lot larger than we were expecting by the pictures. Well stocked kitchen, cleaning supplies, Backyard chairs, The last 3 years Our group have been renting vacation properties in the South Lake Tahoe area and this property by far is the best property we have visited. The next door neighbors were amazing & especially their 2 dogs. Our kids wanted to adopt the two dogs when we were getting ready to leave. Our group would of love to stay at this property again.

8/10 Good

thang H.

26 June 2019

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

Beautiful home

The house that we rented is wonderful, very clean in a wonderful location . Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

2 Oct 2018

California

This property is amazing! There were 14 family members and 2 babies. We live in Massachusetts and what a change of scenery. The property is on Route 89, and you would think it would be noisy, but we called it "white noise". Never heard it at night. Everything from the barware, the kitchen aid mixer cabinet (you just lift up the drawer and plug it in) and the huge pantry, everything was top notch. Highly recommend this property. Well worth it!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jon O.

14 Aug 2018

WONDERFUL

EASILY ACCOMMODATED OUR GROUP OF ELEVEN. BEAUTIFUL RIPARIAN SETTING.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Joe Olagaray

We were looking for a second home in Tahoe where we could enjoy both the snow and water in a beautiful mountain setting. We are excited to share this beautiful lodge type home with you.

Why they chose this property

This large lodge style home is beautiful decorated and situated on over an acre on the Truckee River. It is convenient to both Truckee and Tahoe City. It has been planned out well with 4 large bedrooms, each with it's own private bathroom. It is the perfect location to hang out on the river on a sunny day or to ski at one of the top notch Tahoe ski resorts. Several, including Squaw Valley are just minutes away. There is plenty of room for a family reunion or for several families to share.

What makes this property unique

When we're in Tahoe, we love to be comfortable, enjoy the beauty of the area, and be spoiled with a few luxuries...like the personal home gym, hot-tub on the Riverside deck, play a game of pool, watch movies, and the gourmet style kitchen as we love to cook and entertain. In winter-time, this property transforms into a winter-wonderland! We're an easy drive to and back from Squaw, so when others are still braving the red-light parade, you'll be having Apres' Ski in the riverside hot tub! You can sled and snowshoe right on the property. We are conveniently located just a few minutes from Squaw Valley, Northstar and Alpine Meadows, with 6 other major ski resorts just 20-30 minutes away. In summer, it's all about the water and warm weather! We love to fly-fish, roast marshmallows, enjoy the riverside patio and firepit, and have b-b-q's in the backyard, along the Truckee River. Then, we take the boat and jet-ski's out to enjoy a day or weekend camping at one of the many local reservoirs. Boating on Lake Tahoe is also great way to enjoy the sun, water and many water-front restaurants! When it comes to shopping and dining, the little town of Truckee (just 10 minutes away) has it all, and Tahoe City is just a short 20 minute drive away. We have also made an investment in a generator that will automatically keep all the power on in the event of an outage.