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Best Tahoe Donner Location. Limitless Hot Water. Fast WiFi.

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High ceilings, brightly lit.
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior detail
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6112.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Donner Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

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

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Best Tahoe Donner Location. Limitless Hot Water. Fast WiFi.

Best location in Tahoe Donner for a wonderful mountain getaway. Upper floor (great sun!), high ceilings, clean and quite condo that has 2 bedrooms and a “den” [acts like a bedroom] (5 total beds), 2 full baths, well-appointed kitchen, and a great living room/dining room area.

This is our personal vacation home. We love comfort, and we've upgraded many features. We invite guests to enjoy what we enjoy. This is not an investment property with cheap furniture and basic amenities. Welcome to our home!

SUMMER NOTE: Air conditioning cools the living room and kitchen directly and other rooms indirectly. Samsung mini split with wireless remote. “Samsung's exclusive WindFree™* cooling technology provides users with a cool indoor climate without the discomfort of direct cold airflow. It’s an advantage no other system can match.” THIS UNIT ALSO PROVIDES ADDITIONAL HEAT IN THE WINTER, IF YOU CHOOSE.

Sleeps 6 comfortably. Eastern King bed in main bedroom with en suite main bathroom. An Eastern King bed is slightly wider and slightly shorter than a California King. Kind of like us. The mattress is the expensive, all-natural-latex, "Latex Classic" from European Sleepworks in Berkeley. The mattress is very firm and extremely comfortable. There are four (4) other firm, Twin mattress beds, two of them brand new in December, 2024.

PARKING: No more than two (2) cars. One car in the garage, which can accommodate a large SUV or smaller. Examples: Ford Explorer, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Highlander, Lexus RX, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Honda Pilot, and more. The garage will not take a super large SUV or truck (e.g., Chevy Suburban, Chevy Tahoe, Cadillac Escalade, etc.). The second (2nd) car can park on the outdoor pad, opposite from the garage. The outdoor parking pad will accommodate any sized vehicle.

Free WiFi. Super fast, 400+ Mbps, driven by a Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi router. Simultaneous dual band 5GHz and 2.4GHz.

Front door features an electronic keyless deadbolt, so you will receive a UNIQUE CODE that everyone in your party can use during your vacation stay. No need to worry about keys!

Enjoy limitless hot water! We feature a Rinnai 199,000 BTU tankless water heater. Your family can run both showers at the same time. Forever.

USB outlets in bedrooms and the kitchen to charge your mobile devices. Please use our iPhone cables, but leave them plugged in when you leave.

BEST LOCATION in Tahoe Donner. You are literally across the street from the Trout Creek Recreation Center. Also across the street from Z Marketplace (walk to pick up your sandwiches, soda, wine, beer and sundries). In the winter, it's a brief walk to the popular snowplay area.

Please note that Tahoe Donner charges fees for its amenities. For current rates, please go to Tahoe Donner's website, www.TahoeDonner.com, find amenities, then click down for the specific rates. ALSO NOTE THAT NEW RULES AT TAHOE DONNER BEGINNING IN 2025 PRIORITIZES OWNERS OVER SHORT TERM RENTAL GUESTS. YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO "PUBLIC AMENITIES," SUCH AS THE DOWNHILL SKI HILL; HOWEVER, YOU MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE PRIVATE TAHOE DONNER AMENITIES. YOU MUST GO TO TAHOEDONNER.COM TO KEEP UP ON THE LATEST RULES AND AVAILABILITIES.

WINTER NOTE: Our condo helps you get to the slopes first in the morning. Get the best groomed runs to yourself. This condo is located on Northwoods Blvd. Because Northwoods is the "main street" of Tahoe Donner, this road gets plowed first. That makes it easier for our contracted al with the overnight snow. You get to the slopes first!

Helpful hint: Info about road conditions:
https://roads.DOT.ca.gov/roadscell.php or call (800) 427-7623

NOTE: we have turned OFF the gas stove in the living room for safety. Apologies.

The property also features a garage and mostly-level driveway parking for additional cars, as well as a washer and dryer. The unit features internet, cable TV and land-line telephone. DVDs, games and puzzles are available for your down time.

Coffee? You choose your style. We have: 1) Keurig K-cup machine (bring your favorite pods); 2) one-cup drip cone with paper filters; 3) a Mr. Coffee Machine for the group; and 4) a French Press.

The area is crisscrossed with hiking and biking trails, and offers special events all year long. The Lodge at Tahoe Donner is one of the best restaurants in Truckee.

You are centrally located to everything Truckee has to offer: nice dining, several gorgeous golf courses, shopping, and special events. Donner Lake is just four miles, all major ski areas are just 15 miles (Palisades Tahoe [formerly Squaw Valley & Alpine], Northstar, Boreal, Sugar Bowl); and Lake Tahoe is just 20 miles away.

NOTE: One level means you are more comfortable. This unit is on a single level, on the upper floor. The single level means that heat is evenly distributed across all the rooms. Consider that in an upstairs-downstairs configuration common to other condos and town-homes, the upstair bedrooms can get "hot" while the downstairs rooms are "cold." It's simply physics: hot air rises. Choose comfort.

Please be aware that we do not allow more than 6 people to sleep at this vacation home. That's because we want to maintain this getaway as first-class. We don't want it over-used and beaten-up. So you get a well-appointed, well-maintained vacation home. NO PARTIES, EVENTS, MEALS or ACTIVITIES OF ANY KIND with anyone beyond those included in the original rental agreement. Violation of this restriction could mean immediate loss of use of the property without refunds of any kind.

Please, strictly no pets nor smoking nor vaping nor grilling.

If you need to rent baby equipment, I recommend BabyQuip. They will deliver, setup and pickup a wide variety of items, such as cribs, strollers, child carrier backpacks and more.

Altitude: You will be at 6,500 feet. That's almost 1.25 miles into the air from sea level. At sea level, oxygen in the air is 20.9%. At 6,500 feet, oxygen is only 16.3% or -22% versus sea level. Take it easy your first day. You'll mostly acclimatize in 1-3 days. :-)

ELECTRIC VEHICLES: EV charger locations can be found at:
https://bit.ly/3NfRKZx

THIS UNIT IS REGISTERED WITH BOTH TRUCKEE AND TAHOE DONNER:

* Town of Truckee 2024-25 Short-Term Rental Registration Certificate Number (RCN): #018266

*Tahoe Donner Short-Term Rental License: L19STR-0010.

We are doting owners, committed to ensuring that you and your family enjoy the very best vacation possible.

Guests are responsible for the full cost of damage, Town of Truckee fines or Tahoe Donner fines, and we will, reluctantly, seek to obtain 100% reimbursement for the full cost of fines or damages. These fines may be up to $1,500. When you rent with us, you agree to follow all the rules in this property description and to pay the damages and/or fines. There is no upper limit on the amount of damages that we will seek to recover if you cause the damages. Violations of the rules will result in potential immediate forfeiture of the vacation stay and zero return of monies. Please don't be the first one to test us.

Please note that the administration fee of $10 per night is due to the Town of Truckee imposing an annual fee over $500 per year, in addition to the 13.25% tax.

Ending on a positive note: Virtually all our guests have rated their experience the full "5 Stars." Isn't that the awesome vacation that you'd like to have as well?

IMPORTANT: To receive safety alerts from the town of Truckee, please sign up with your email address at: https://www.visittruckeetahoe.com/travelalert

SUSTAINABLE TRUCKEE GUIDE: https://www.visittruckeetahoe.com/blog/sustainable-truckee-pre-arrival-guide-for-visitors

EMERGENCY: In case of a local emergency, tune to the local radio stations 1670 AM (KTKE) or 101.5 FM (KTKE), or 780 AM (KOH) for late breaking news.

Property manager

Cary
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
This means no outside people are allowed.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking or vaping = $200 cleaning fee.
PARK up to 2 cars, 1 in the garage and 1 in the parking lot.
OUTDOOR LIGHTS MUST BE OFF BY 10:00pm! You pay the $500 fine if we get fined by Tahoe Donner.
Tahoe Donner amenities are public or private. You can access public ones. Private ones have new rules for 2025. Check ----------------

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
Note from host: This means no outside people are allowed.
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 Truckee Certificate: STR21-00071. Tahoe Donner License: L19STR-0010.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this condo is 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. 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

  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Donner Lake - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 25 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 10 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Tahoe Donner Location. Limitless Hot Water. Fast WiFi. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Best Tahoe Donner Location. Limitless Hot Water. Fast WiFi. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Tahoe Donner Location. Limitless Hot Water. Fast WiFi.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Tahoe Donner Location. Limitless Hot Water. Fast WiFi.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Tahoe Donner Location. Limitless Hot Water. Fast WiFi. located?

Situated in the mountains, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Tahoe Donner Golf Course. Tahoe Donner Tennis Center and Coyote Moon Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan N.

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

Amazing place

We had a great time staying at Cary's place. The location is close to everything we needed. The place is huge, kitchen and all items is well organized. We would love to come back again if we have the chance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makenna B.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Lovely Tahoe Donner Condo!

We had a great ski getaway at this lovely condo. An amazingly convenient Tahoe Donner location, extremely thoughtful owner, and very comfortable home with numerous amenities. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Great Place

Really enjoyed our stay. We will happily stay here again. Cary was a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

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

Perfect mini summer getaway

My family of 4 had a fantastic summer stay! Couldn’t ask for a better location (my kids loved that we could walk to the pool across the street) or hosts! Clean home and well maintained. Cary is a fantastic host, great communication about all the amenities and appreciated the little touches. We definitely plan on returning in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

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

Quiet location, Beautiful home, Great host!

We were in town for the Barracuda Championship & finding a place to stay was a chore! This place was great- the perfect size for a small family, stocked very well, and it was very clean! Cary was great to work with & if there is anything you need to know about the area, he has the answers! The neighborhood was great and if you are able to use the community center nearby, it looks amazing! We didn’t have time but people were having a good time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zac B.

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

TD

Clean, close to everything. Cary was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It’s was a very nice property, we would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ally C.

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

Summer Stay

This VRBO was great! Cary took time before our stay to walk me through the entire property which helped my group be set up for success. Clean, easy to navigate, lots of supplies. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

carolyn k.

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

Just as Promised

The condo was perfect for us. My husband was able to set up a workstation in the bedroom with the desk. It enabled us to have a longer stay. The condo is clean and well equipped. It was also quiet, much to my surprise. The location is perfect for walks, including getting a sandwich at the deli. The owner gave clear instructions, and the labels were very helpful. The bed was comfy and there was lots of hot water for the shower. He also responded to questions in a timely manner. I would recommend this condo and look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill A.

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

Stay in Tahoe Donner

We stayed at Cary's home during a business stay in the Tahoe area. It was lovely!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miguel V.

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

Great stay in Tahoe Donner

Clean, cozy condo in a convenient location. The kitchen had everything we needed, everything was clean and working properly, lots of outlets and chargers for electronics. The gas fireplace was surprisingly effective at keeping the place warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Wonderful stay

We very much enjoyed our time at this property. It was exactly as pictured and advertised. We had 4 adults and 2 kids staying at the property, and we all slept comfortably there. The covered garage parking is a huge plus for when it snows. Location was convenient. Cary was very communicative and accommodating as a host as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H., Berkeley, CA

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

Great stay, great host

We had a nice weekend in Cary’s Tahoe Donner rental, and Cary was a great host. We will definitely look to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madelaine P.

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

Amazing Ski Trip thanks to Awesome Hosts

This property is fantastic. I hope we get to stay here again someday. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

maira d.

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

Great owners, amazing location

The location is perfect. The owners are amazing, very easy to communicate with and very understanding during the huge storm. Unfortunately we didn't get to use the snow park across the street, so we'll have to go back to check that out. The only thing that I can suggest is adding another pot and pan to what you have available.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peiling W.

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

We love this place!

We love this lovely place! It makes us feel like a real home:) Host Cary explained so clearly before our stay and always helps us during our stay. We brought our toddler to snow play and park and the condo is close to the places we visited. We will definitely come back and book this condo again! Thank you Cary for letting us stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danit C., Windsor, California

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

Great location

Right across the street from the rec center and snow play area, and convenience market. Well-equipped modest 2nd-story condo. Communicated well with the owner. Appreciated the large humidifier!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yanzhu Y.

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

Very nice and clean place

We had a wonderful time here. The property owner provided a lot of useful information before we arrived and very easy to communicate with. The property is very clean and well prepared. And the location is very convenient and close to grocery shopping. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noirin F.

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

Great communication with owner

The owner was very informative about facilities available at the club, good local restaurants, and events going on in Truckee while we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laci S.

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

Exactly as advertised

Great stay in a home that is obviously loved and cherished by the owner’s family. Lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tania T.

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

Comfortable and beautiful house - built with love

I highly recommend this property! Cary is an excellent host, very dedicated. The house itself is super cozy, comfortable and very well located to quickly access to Tahoe Donner ski center. The description and photos of the property are 100% accurate. I would definitely come back to this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

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

Great place to stay

We loved staying at Cary's place in Truckee. It was a great size and felt so cozy while we were there. Location was wonderful. Kitchen had everything we needed which we appreciated. The owner Cary was very easy to get ahold of and helpful to answer any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Clean and comfortable

The space is well maintained, clean, and comfortable. The hosts are very detail oriented and take good care. We’d stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex T.

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

Amazing location and Cabin!

Everything went exceptionally well. Great time and we'll be sure to come back. Very clean and nice space, well positioned close to the pool and golf course.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Cary

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We've owned our mountain retreat since it was built in 1998. For many years, only our family used it, and it shows. High quality furniture and artwork reflect our investment. Only in the last few years did we begin to rent it out lightly. Cary grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, and Laura is from Boston. We lived in Palo Alto for 27 years, near where we met as students at Stanford University. In 2022, we moved to Walnut Creek to be nearer the greatest grandkids in the world. We wish you as much love, health and recreation as we have enjoyed at our mountain retreat.

Why they chose this property

It was always our dream to own a mountain getaway. We love skiing and hiking, and the Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake and Tahoe National Forest areas are among the most beautiful in the world. This is our own personal vacation home, and it shows. You cannot compare this experience to one that is set up primarily for renters. You are coming into our home, and you will feel the warmth and love we've put into it. We allow guests at only certain times of the year. It's special. In 2022, we upgraded the condo with new air conditioning and a tankless water heater (everyone gets a strong, hot shower!).

What makes this property unique

The location is awesome. Once you arrive, many of amenities can be enjoyed simply by walking across the street. It's the best in all of Tahoe Donner. Virtually all our guests have rated their experience here "5-star awesome!"

Languages:

English

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