Game Room: Mountain Chalet 5 Mi to Donner Lake

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Truckee Vacation Rental | 3BR | 3BA | Stairs Required | 1,448 Sq Ft

Living Room | 70" Smart TV w/ Cable | Electric Fireplace

Dining Area | Dishware/Flatware | Free WiFi

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8134.5 sq m

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Parking available
Pool
Pet-friendly
Hot tub
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Washer

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Truckee, California

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
‪4 min drive‬
Donner Lake
‪12 min drive‬
Sugar Bowl Resort
‪34 min drive‬
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Electric Fireplace | Dog-Friendly Home (w/ Fee) | Access to Resort Perks (w/ Fee)

Your rejuvenating escape to the Sierra Nevadas starts at this lovely vacation rental in Truckee! Surrounded by towering pine trees and packed with family-friendly amenities, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath cabin is the quintessential mountain retreat. Enjoy your morning coffee on the spacious deck, hit the downhill or cross-country ski area trails, and end the day relaxing in the community hot tub!

-- THE PROPERTY --

STR21-01316

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 California king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 2 twin bunk beds
- Living Room: 1 full sleeper sofa

COMMUNITY AMENITIES (w/ fee)
- 3 pools, 3 hot tubs
- Downhill skiing area, cross-country ski area, snow play area
- Donner Lake Marina
- Trout Creek Recreation Center
- Equestrian center
- Fitness center
- Bocce ball, tennis center, 18-hole golf course
- Archery
- Playground

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Private deck w/ wooded views
- Outdoor dining area
- Beach towels & chairs

GAME ROOM
- Flat-screen TV
- Sit down arcade game
- Basketball game
- Kitchenette
- Toaster oven

INDOOR LIVING
- 70" Smart TV w/ cable (living room)
- Smart TV w/ cable (bedroom 1)
- Electric fireplace

KITCHEN
- Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher
- Keurig coffee maker, Crockpot, toaster, blender
- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware, spices
- Paper towels, trash bags
- Dining table w/ chairs

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Keyless entry
- Central heating
- Linens & towels, washer & dryer
- Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer

FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
- Quiet hours (9:00 PM-8:00 AM)
- No A/C
- 1 exterior security camera (facing out)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home
- Exterior staircase to enter

PARKING
- Garage (2 vehicles)
- Driveway (3 vehicles)
- Street parking prohibited
- EV charger

ADD’L ACCOMMODATIONS
- An additional property is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

- Nestled within the Tahoe Donner community
- Easy access to skiing & snowboarding
- 5 miles to Donner Memorial State Park
- 12 miles to Northstar Village Ice Skating Rink
- 42 miles to Reno-Tahoe International Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $40 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only, max 2)
- No cats allowed due to homeowner's allergies
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Please observe quiet hours from 9:00 PM-8:00 AM
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story home requires an exterior staircase to enter
- The property does not offer air conditioning
- The private community amenities are available for a fee with tenant cards. Each tenant card provides access to one individual (ages 3+) per day. The access fee is $24/person/day ages 7+, $10/person/day ages 3+. Children under 3 do not need a card. There is limited access to amenities for STR guests during peak periods. 8 cards will be provided
- During fire season (August-mid-November), if the air quality is worse than 100 AQI the day before your scheduled visit, you are eligible for a full refund or date transfer
- Your safety matters. This property features an exterior camera located at the front door, facing the driveway. The camera does not look into any interior spaces

TAHOE DONNER HOA REGULATIONS
- This property is located within a community that is governed by the Tahoe Donner HOA and is in compliance with specific Rules and Guidelines. These Rules and Guidelines can be found in the Additional Rental Agreement Information upon confirming your booking

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Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

A maximum of 2 pets are 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

Truckee is home to this holiday home. 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. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

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What's nearby

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Coyote Moon Golf Course - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
Donner Lake - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
Northstar California Resort - 28 min drive - 25.9 km
Sugar Bowl Resort - 34 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

Truckee Station - 11 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬9 min drive
‪Panda Express - ‬9 min drive
‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Game Room: Mountain Chalet 5 Mi to Donner Lake have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Game Room: Mountain Chalet 5 Mi to Donner Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Game Room: Mountain Chalet 5 Mi to Donner Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Game Room: Mountain Chalet 5 Mi to Donner Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Game Room: Mountain Chalet 5 Mi to Donner Lake located?

Situated in Truckee, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tahoe National Forest and Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area and Tahoe Donner Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

28 Aug 2024

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

Great Family Getaway

The house was a great place to stay, plenty of space for the 6 of us. The game room was wonderful, perfect access to mountain bike trails and in a quiet location. The property manager was very responsive and helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

27 July 2024

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

Amazing TD Vacation

We highly recommend staying at this Tahoe Donner home. The ease of our stay was wonderful. Great communication with management team. The home had everything we needed, was so quiet, and in the best location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John (Jack) H.

15 Oct 2024

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

We really like this place!

2024 is the 3rd year we have rented this home for a September fall golf outing. Location, cleanliness and value along with a great kitchen and thoughtful, comfortable furnishings make our group repeat guests. We are already looking forward to next year. 5 stars, no hesitation.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie J.

3 Dec 2023

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

Beautiful

This was a beautiful property in a great location. We really enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albert G.

18 Aug 2024

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

Great house for friends and family!

The cabin has everything for a fun Tahoe vacation! Plenty of space with a great game room. Easy check in and communication with owner. Beautiful kitchen table and living room. Short drive into Truckee and a beautiful drive to the lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Jack

6 July 2023

Memorial Day Weekend Trip

Great cabin with a fun game room. Everything was clean and tidy upon arrival. We had a great stay!

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

17 May 2024

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

Great stay with our dogs

Nice quiet location. Comfortable home. Very responsive host. We had everything we needed. And there was even a plug so we could charge our car (Bring your own charger).

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

23 Nov 2024

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

Fantastic home in the mountains

Our family of 5 had a great time at this mountain house. There was plenty of room, it was well appointed. The kitchen met all of our needs. We did get a little bit of snow and our rental car with all-wheel tires had a hard time getting out the steep driveway. 4x4 or snow tires are a necessity when the weather calls for even a dusting. .

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie J.

3 Sept 2023

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

Great house

House is fully stocked with everything you would need and even has a fun game room downstairs! We had plenty of space for everyone and would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Scott

12 Aug 2024

Great stay!!

Our stay was fantastic! Rebecca (host) was incredible. Responsive and any request we had was answered. She checked on us through the stay. Its was great!! The house was perfect for us. Have a family of 5 plus the in-laws. Game room was perfect for the kiddos. Everything you could need for a week in the mountains! Would totally book again!!

10/10 Excellent

Sophie J.

20 Nov 2023

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

Accommodating hosts

Great place for our weekend getaway. Kids loved the basement game room. Host Rebecca was super responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Azaria

1 Jan 2025

The best experience ever

We stayed at this home for Christmas and it was the best experience ever! This home was so beautiful , it was nice and clean when we arrived and had the perfect amount of rooms and beds for our party of 7. We had 2 kids with us so the game room was a big plus ! even for us adults. Rebecca was so helpful and kind ! She was super fast with answering any questions that we had even during the holidays ! It unexpectedly snowed during Christmas and it made the holidays even better for us ! 10/10 experience ! Thank you Rebecca ! Will definitely be coming back !

10/10 Excellent

Marie W.

7 Oct 2024

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

Great place, Quiet Neighborhood

Great place with plenty of space and add’l game room and complete extra family area downstairs. There were only two of us this time, but would definitely book again if we have a big group. There was small glitch when checking in, the access code didn’t work, but Rebecca was extremely responsive and had an additional access area so we were able to get in and with an early check in. There also no paper towels or extra toilet paper but she had a cleaner there within an hour with more supplies. Thanks again for the stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keiko M.

10 Jan 2023

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

Fun house for both adults and kids!

The surprise room on the basement was the big hit for our kids! The room had some arcade games! They had everything (except cooking oil) so we were able to cook a lot. It’s super close to Tahoe Donner. Thanks for making our trip extra fun!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Natalie F.

31 Dec 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dingy

Good for a big group who doesn’t care much about the house. This house needs major upgrades in rugs, linens, furniture. Everything was worn out and very dated. You get to the downstairs room through a dirty garage. The downstairs smells like alcohol. The master bed mattress is worn out and sags on both sides. The driveway is really steep and when icy, there’s a danger of slipping into the posts holding up the deck. No gas or wood fireplace.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana C.

13 Dec 2023

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

Perfect Truckee Family Getaway!

We were so incredibly happy with this house! It had everything we needed and then some! We stayed during Thanksgiving week, so I was vey happy that the kitchen was well stocked with plenty of pots, pans and baking sheets. I loved the coffee bar, the open cabinets and plenty of counter space. The highlight of the house, especially for our teens, was the downstairs game room! They loved playing Pop A Shot basketball and my husband and I had some fierce competition on Ms PacMan. We enjoyed daily walks around the neighborhood and felt we were just a short drive from Truckee shopping and restaurants. I would def recommend this house for a family!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

29 Nov 2022

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

So charming, I want to go back!

If we could go back to this house every time we went to Tahoe I would! It was so cute and cozy. So much room for several people. The management company was amazing, communicating anytime we needed something, and even reaching out ahead of time to tell us arrival information. We had everything we needed, and tons of room to do different activities. Loved it!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Paula L.

28 Nov 2022

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

Cabin in northwoods

Nice rustic house in northwoods area. A bit over priced for that area.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yadira P.

23 Oct 2022

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

Wedding weekend

Cabin is perfectly located to all that we needed to attend this past weekend for my brother’s wedding. Rebecca was great!! She was easy to communicate with and gave us a lot of fun ideas to do!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

16 Oct 2022

Best Truckee Stay

We loved staying at this beautiful, clean, cozy home that had all the amenities one could hope for. I loved the open space of the kitchen/family room. The game room was a plus as well, but I could only play the PacMan/Galaxia game for 5 minutes or I'd give myself a heart attack. ;) I even had a fun contest with my son and husband, shooting hoops. The host, Rebecca, was the best! She was so kind, accommodating, efficient, and responsive. She also had great tips on local hikes and a dog-friendly, free beach at Donner Lake. Also, I loved how she decorated the home - so tasteful and perfect for a mountain home. We loved being so close to hiking/biking trails by Euer Valley that started off by the horse stables which is about two miles from the house. We loved going down to Donner Lake which is a 10 minute drive from the home. Our dog loved fetching sticks in the lake and we enjoyed riding our bikes around the lake. It is a great mountain retreat and I forgot how beautiful Truckee is in October. We couldn't have asked for better weather (mid-70s), blue skies, and fresh mountain air without the summer crowds. We will definitely return and hope Rebecca's home is available for our next visit. Thank you, Rebecca!

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10/10 Excellent

Jody

3 Oct 2022

Meeting daughter hiking the PCT

This was a perfect location for us to meet my daughter who was hiking the PCT. The location is beautiful and convenient for all we wanted to do. The house had everything we needed, good beds, showers, washer and dryer. There was also the option at an additional cost to visit the pool and hot tubs, which we enjoyed. The kitchen lacked a few spices, cooking oils, cleaning supplies, otherwise it met our needs. My 3 yr. old grandson had fun with the downstairs games and his two uncles. A heads up, if you have active toddlers watch the windows in the master bedroom. When we arrived I opened the windows in the master bedroom and my grandson easily climbed up and when I came back into the room he was leaning back on the screen. Never even crossed my mind he would do this. It would have been quite a fall. We stayed at a busy time of year and this home was very peaceful. I love Truckee and hope to visit again.

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

11 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful VRBO!

Great location and nicely decorated. The host is quick to respond with any questions and has provided an excellent vacationing experience!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Marc

11 Aug 2022

It could not have been better.

Host is wonderful, great location. Well equipped rental. Will rent again.

8/10 Good

Chris T.

29 July 2022

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

Excellent place to stay while visiting Truckee

Place was large and very usable. Great for entertaining and large parties. There were only 4 of us but would accommodate 8 people comfortably. The kitchen space was nice and open to the family room. The toughest part I could say about this property is that we had screen holes and since there is no A/C since it generally isn't needed in Truckee, we happened to be there during the hottest time of the year and left windows open at night. Bugs entered and left me with a frightened teenager (18 daughter). The other thing is the driveway is very steep so snow season could provide difficult parking issues but no issues for us in the summer. The best thing about the stay and the place was the attentiveness of Rebecca, our host. She was amazing and responsive. Not only responsive but she left a bottle of wine for us and checked in on us by calling to make sure all was going well. I am certain my screen issue will be handled because of how diligent she was in making sure we had everything we needed. Thanks for a great vacation, Chris

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Charles

13 July 2022

Enjoyed our stay

Great place. Lots of room. All good working appliances, pop corn popper and nice deck. Quiet location. Can walk in neighborhoods behind home. Be careful if you have a small dog, do not allow off leash given coyotes in area. Everyone had a great time. Having access to additional docs we played Frogger and PAC-man!

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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