Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake!

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Truckee Vacation Rental | 4BR | 3BA | 2,000 Sq Ft | Stairs Required

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Outdoor space

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Truckee, California

Donner Lake
‪10 min walk‬
Sugar Bowl Resort
‪21 min drive‬
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
‪21 min drive‬
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Additional Sleeping (Loft)

2 Double Sofa Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

Whether your activity of choice is sunbathing on the beach, hoofing it up the hiking trails, or zipping around on your mountain bike, this Truckee vacation rental provides the perfect base! When you’re ready for some relaxation after exploring the surrounding Sierra Nevadas, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath cabin has space for the whole family to unwind. Lounge in the living room with wall-to-wall windows overlooking Donner Lake, bust open a board game in the loft, or enjoy the alpine air on the deck.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Pet Friendly | 2,000 Sq Ft | Lakefront Location | Great for Large Groups

With the lakefront right at your doorstep and the mountains mere minutes away, 'The Donner House' is ideal for anyone looking for outdoorsy fun and all-season adventure!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Loft: 2 Sleeper Sofas

INDOOR LIVING: Spacious living area w/ wood-burning stove, flat-screen TV & dining table, loft w/ books & games, apartment family room w/ standard TV & kitchenette
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, dishwasher, coffee maker, KitchenAid mixer
GENERAL: Free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, washer & dryer
OUTDOOR LIVING: 2 decks w/ seating, gas grill, lake view
FAQ: No A/C
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

SNOW DAYS: Donner Ski Ranch (4.2 miles), Sugar Bowl Resort (5.9 miles), Tahoe Donner Ski Resort (8.5 miles), Northstar California Resort (14.0 miles), Squaw Valley Resort (15.2 miles), Alpine Meadows Ski Resort (17.7 miles), Diamond Peak Ski Resort (26.7 miles)
BEACH DAYS: West End Beach (0.7 miles), Tahoe Donner Beach Club Marina (2.7 miles), Commons Beach (18.3 miles), Secline Beach (18.5 miles), Kings Beach (18.9 miles), Speedboat Beach (20.3 miles), Hidden Beach (27.0 miles)
HIKING/BIKING: Donner Summit Canyon (1.3 miles), Pacific Crest Trail (4.1 miles), Sawtooth Trail (8.1 miles), Stateline Lookout (21.4 miles), Tahoe Rim Trail (26.7 miles)
MUST DOs: KidZone Museum (4.1 miles), Historic Downtown Truckee (5.7 miles), Tahoe City (17.5 miles), Reno (36.7 miles), South Lake Tahoe (46.7 miles)
AIRPORTS: Reno-Tahoe International Airport (41.9 miles), Truckee Tahoe Airport-TRK (8.6 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: This property has a strict maximum occupancy rule, and no more than 10 guests are allowed on-site
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning

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English, French, German, Spanish

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Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 first aid kit

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home is near 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.

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What's nearby

Donner Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Donner Memorial State Park - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
Sugar Bowl - 20 min drive - 10.5 km
Sugar Bowl Resort - 21 min drive - 10.5 km
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 21 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

Truckee Station - 10 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬9 min drive
‪Panda Express - ‬9 min drive
‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. West End Beach and Donner Memorial State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

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8/10 Good

Leslie

16 Aug 2024

Great location

We stayed for 5 nights with our family. Love the location which allowed us to swim and kayak right across from the property. 4 bedrooms and 3 baths as advertised but be aware that the 4 th bedroom and bath are a separate apartment accessed below the deck of the house. We loved it for our son from out of state. The house is dated but has what you need. The host, Max, was great with communication! I hope he will make the needed updates soon so I can give more stars.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

12 Aug 2024

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

Sisters getaway

The home is beautiful, spacious, clean, well appointed with everything you need to make your stay easy and carefree, From high end appliances, ample tableware, cookware, paper products, well stocked spice drawer, comfortable beds and sofas, large bathrooms, fluffy towels, and room to stretch out. There are pleanty of restaurants, grocery stores and bakeries within a 6-10 minute drive. We especially enjoyed Zano's Italian restaurant. And last but not least, the stunning views of Donner Lake which is directly across the street. It's absolutely beautiful. we enjoyed our walks along the shore. Max, the owner is great and made himself available to answer any questions we may have had. He also left a plate of homemade cookies on the counter and a wonderful welcome note. What a happy and memorable way to begin our stay. Thank you Max.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzy O.

7 Aug 2022

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

Excellent Getaway!

What a wonderful property and the owner really takes pride in his property. Plenty of room for my family members and such a gorgeous view to wake up to each morning with a cup of coffee in hand. Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

31 July 2022

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

Excellent Donner Lake Property

Phenomenal family experience. Owner Max is the best! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Therese S.

29 June 2022

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

Spacious house at the lake

We loved staying here! Pet friendly (we brought our cat). Big patio, lots of sleeping space, well stocked kitchen. The owner called before our stay to make sure we had directions and was overall very friendly. Walking distance to a cute ice-cream shop was a bonus!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

3 June 2022

Donner Lake Family House

Fantastic lake view and convenient location as well as multiple gathering areas made this house the right place for a multi-generation family visit. The owner is also very helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Kent H.

13 Jan 2022

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

Donner Lake

The Truckee/Tahoe area was hit with historic snow fall and our trip had to be delayed by 2 days because the highways were closed. The owner kept us informed of the conditions and worked with us to extend our stay a day longer and refunded us for the one missed day. The owner and cabin were fantastic.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Sept 2021

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

Lakeside Roomy Cabin

We are very happily to have found this gem! A beautiful view from the deck of Donner Lake and right across the street is a swimming spot, with many public piers a short walk away. The layout for the cabin is perfect for a crowd. The downstairs sleeping area is a little apartment separate from the main cabin for privacy and an upstairs provides the same, just as part of the main house. Communication with the owner was easy and friendly. The cabin is well equipped and very clean. Would love to stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D., Santa Rosa, CA, USA

3 May 2021

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

Lonely lakeside retreat

Our stay here was excellent. From Max calling after we booked to surprising us with a late checkout, everything in between was fantastic. The house is as advertised and plenty big enough to sleep the group of 7 that we had. The access to the lake is very convenient (though those stairs will get ya!). The big deck is perfect for spending the afternoon on. Overall, I highly recommend this place.

6/10 Okay

Shannon W.

4 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Could be great, but repairs need to be addressed.

We were a party of 12, and the add said this is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath that would accommodate 4 cars. When we arrived, we could barely fit 3 cars. Three men had to dig out snow for two hours in order to fit our vehicles, and luckily we had brought our own snow shovels. There was a laminated "welcome" directive that apologized for the stove not working, but that there was a toaster oven!! Clearly the stove had been broken for a while and there was no possible way we could cook all our meals for four days in a tiny toaster! The directions also said "sorry, but you can't use one of the showers, because it leaks through the ceiling!" It was also clear from the look of the ceiling that it had been in bad shape for a long period of time and not taken care of. Had I been told either of these things, there is no way I would have rented this house. Also, please be aware that the room that looks like a basement, or bonus room, with a semi- kitchen, bedroom and bathroom is NOT part of the main house. You have to go out the back slider, outside, down two flights of stairs to access it. Might be okay in summer, but it was freezing, and the stairs was iced over. There was a small plug in heater for the entire space that did nothing. The couple who slept down there were freezing and extremely uncomfortable. We were very frustrated and disappointed to say the least. We spoke to owner and property manager and the owner gave us back less then 10% of what we paid! This is a premium property as far as what it costs to rent, but until those issues are fixed and the verbage is corrected on description of property, renter beware. It's a shame, because it could be a wonderful place to stay!!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Xyza A.

14 Dec 2020

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

Satisfied

We stayed at this house for Thanksgiving. The location is amazing. You have the view of the lake and the mountains. Perfect to gaze at while drinking your hot cup of coffee. We had a couple of incidence in the house, mainly because the house is a bit older, but it did not damper our holiday. The owner is really nice and you can easily communicate with him. I would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Rebecca p.

4 Aug 2020

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

Beautiful View!

Communication with the owner was fabulous! Easy to get ahold of and responded quickly to any questions that came up. The house is comfortable and was stocked well with any thing you may have needed. The views from either deck was amazing and loved the easy walk to the lake! Everyone had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Additional Sleeping (Loft)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

About this property