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Truckee Family Home, Walk to Lake + 5 Mi to Skiing

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Beach
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8144 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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Truckee, California
  • Donner Lake
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Donner Memorial State Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • West End Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Truckee Family Home, Walk to Lake + 5 Mi to Skiing

Experience the Lake Tahoe Area in style when you book this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath vacation rental home situated just a short walk from Donner Lake. This 4-season retreat is centrally located minutes from hiking and mountain biking trails, all of your favorite on-the-water activities, and world-class skiing at Boreal Mountain, Northstar California, and Squaw Valley! Return home to find a marvelous interior complete with hardwood flooring, modern amenities, and a fully equipped kitchen!

-- THE PROPERTY --

STR 21-002830 | Close to West End Beach | Free WiFi | Washer & Dryer | Laptop Friendly

Bedroom 1: California King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin/Full Bunk Beds | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

KITCHEN: Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, drip coffee maker, dishware & flatware, spices, cooking basics
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, dining table, ceiling fans
OUTDOOR LIVING: Gas grill, outdoor dining, patio
GENERAL: Towels, linens, complimentary toiletries, central heat, keyless entry, hair dryer
FAQ: Stairs are required, no A/C
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

SKI RESORTS: Sugar Bowl Resort (4 miles), Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort (9 miles), Northstar California Resort (14 miles), Squaw Valley Resort (15 miles), Alpine Meadows (18 miles), Diamond Peak Ski Resort (27 miles)
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Donner Summit Canyon (0.8 miles), Donner Memorial State Park (3 miles), Sawtooth Trailhead (8 miles), Burton Creek State Park (20 miles), Emerald Bay State Park (36 miles)
GOLF: Coyote Moon Golf Course (5 miles), Tahoe Donner Golf Course (7 miles), Ponderosa Golf Course (7 miles)
BEACHES: West End Beach (0.2 miles), Tahoe Donner Beach Club Marina (3 miles), Commons Beach (18 miles)
AIRPORT: Reno-Tahoe International Airport (42 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- 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 for access
- NOTE: The property has ceiling fans but does not offer central air conditioning
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Donner Lake. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Donner Lake and 9 minutes by car from Boreal Mountain Resort

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,550 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

429397
Modern Truckee Family House Walk to Donner Lake!
Truckee Family Home; Walk to Lake, 5 Mi to Skiing Truckee

Truckee Family Home, Walk to Lake + 5 Mi to Skiing Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location
Clean and comfortable house with a great location. Easy communication from property manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Central location, well-stocked kitchen, delightful owners
Stayed here in March so we could snowboard at Sugar Bowl, which is just 10 minutes to the west. There were only four of us, but the place could easily fit a large family -- lots of places to sleep. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook, and when we wanted to go out for a meal, Truckee was only 10 minutes to the east. The owner gave us her cell phone number upon arrival, and we ended up using it when we couldn't find the remote for the DVD player. (They have a solid collection of movies also.) Her husband called right back, and we sorted it out. Next time we come to Tahoe to play, this is the place we'll book if it's open.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin B., Santa Cruz County, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Tahoe Adventure for Family Reunion
We are return customers to this lovely, spacious home, where we gather grandparents, parents and grandkids, for a grand old time. Home is very comfortable and kid-friendly (they even supply a baby gate for the stairs, which came in handy for the one-year old).We enjoyed the comfortable living room area, large dining table, grill on the porch, spacious kitchen well stocked with cooking utensils, pots, etc., the nearby park at the lake with kid friendly jungle gyms and the nearby Donner Ski Ranch. Owner keeps the driveway well snowplowed too and the place was clean, the towels fluffy, everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay at a Cozy Cabin
This cabin is newly remodeled and really nice. Our children are just learning to ski this year so we have Boreal season passes. We stayed two nights and it was convenient to only be a ten minute drive away. We ate at The Pub at Donner Lake twice and the food was great. It snowed quite a bit on our last day but it wasn’t an issue since the roads and driveway were plowed. We had a wonderful stay and would use this cabin again! 5 Stars :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was my husbands birthday
We had an enjoyable time, nice deck with grill which we love!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jane K.

Treacherous Home Entry
The house was fine. Downstairs was freezing! They are building a deck and the 6 feet from the parking pad to the front door was ridiculous. It was icy, muddy and full of holes which made it quite treacherous to navigate, especially at night. The owner’s response was uncaring. I would never rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our winter stay here. Quiet, comfortable, and despite massive snow and a road closure, it was easy to navigate and enjoy skiing at Sugar Bowl resort. We can’t wait to return and might even try the summer season vibe here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin feel
Home has everything you need. Conveniently located near ski resorts and down town truckee! Would definitely book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista B., Roseville

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, comfortable home!
We loved our stay in Donner. This home has two bedrooms downstairs (master and bunk room) and one upstairs where the kitchen and family room are. We loved having 2.5 baths and a washing machine. Walking distance to the beach and pub along with public docks. Homeowner was very helpful and responsive. Kitchen well stocked. We would love to stay here again. Everyone was comfortable and happy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian W., Pleasant Hill, US

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
We loved the home, especially the location as it was a close walk to the beaches. We lived out of a wagon all week. We just loaded it up with food and beverages and walked over to the beach. What a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and relaxing!
This property was perfect for our little getaway. The house is roomy, clean, and cozy! We loved walking, hiking, kayaking and spending time across the street at the lake. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoming C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house with everything we need
Great location. Close to ski resorts. We had a nice walk to Dinner lake and enjoyed the gorgious view. The house is well equipped and has everything we need. Host communication is very effective. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

Cleanliness
We like the place. But The cleanliness of the room with the bunkbeds is not good, one of the top bed sheets are not clean with hairs on the pillow.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House/Location!
This property was exactly what we needed for the week. We attended a wedding at Donner Lake and had 5 adults and 2 kids stay very comfortably. We probably brought too much because the house had everything and the attention to detail was spot on. I haven’t repeated a vacation stay before but we would rent here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Dawn D., ROSEVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, just not in summer
This property is well-equipped, modern, and clean. It’s only a couple minutes from the lake, which is nice. I would, however, caution against booking in the summer. The property has no AC (like most houses in the area) and it gets uncomfortably warm inside. The living/dining/kitchen are on the second floor and the temperature goes up a good 15-20 degrees from the first to second floor. It was quite nice outside at night. And still very very warm inside. This would be a great property for Spring/Fall/Winter. With the increase in Donner Lake temps, it’s just not a comfortable stay in the warm summer months.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
The cabin was very clean and just as described. The location was prime . Very close to the lake , walking distance . Owners are very friendly a d accommodating. Would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meredith B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Wonderful Stay
We just had the nicest stay at this property. The proximity to the lake is great - its an easy walk even with kids and beach stuff. Also easy to access the China Wall hike, other trails, and there is a great ice cream place 0.5 miles away. The home is very well appointed - the furniture and beds are very comfortable. It is well stocked with hand sanitizer, shampoo + conditioner plus little extas like hot chocolate packets, microwave popcorn, and ear plugs. For the other parents out there, a quick description of the set up. There is a mud room as you enter, then the master suite, and the kids bunk room (two sets of bunk beds!) with a full bath + laundry. Upstairs is the third bedroom with a half bath, living area, dining and kitchen. Out back is an outdoor table and chairs. We have three small kids who loved the bunk beds and we like being close to them in an unfamiliar setting, so the set up was great for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Great location able to dump the paddle boards in and explore Donner Lake with ease. Well equipped property ready for a backyard BBQ Only snag was that the location on the VRBO map is not accurate and wasn’t able to find the actual address in any of the welcome materials…. Spent several minutes trying to track down the location (recently painted too so not an exact match with online listing). Beyond that no issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Djana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Cabin, just not for us.
We enjoyed our stay but wouldn’t be too eager to return to this specific one. The cabin definitely had some positives and negatives. Pros: stocked kitchen, gas bbq out back, clean, they had beach chairs, short walk to the beach (heads up - it’s fenced off, doesn’t open until 8am and you have to pay to enter). Cons: We came during a week where it was in the mid 80’s. The cabin doesn’t have AC - even with having all the windows and fans going, it was still 81 in the place and not really pleasant. There were SO many spiders - and I’m not talking about tiny ones, but quarter sized spiders! Also the pics don’t really depict the size of the outdoor space very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vedraj C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay
Amazing place to stay, walkable distance to Donner lake. Clean, spacious and well maintained property. The communication with owner was easy and prompt, answering all our questions including accommodating our late check out. Will definitely come back if vacationing here in future
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family cabin
We enjoyed this cabin, it was clean and cozy for our family!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ye`ela N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin
Clean and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Agata P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice remodel
Overall, this is a very nice cabin and comfortable. It net our needs, and the kitchen was well stocked. On a general note, we felt the cabin to be cold. Even w heat at 70, it felt cool. Downstairs must use the extra space heaters in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., SAN ANSELMO

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, clean and modern
We had a great visit here. The house was a good size to fit 3 adults and 2 kids. It would sleep more, although the kids room is tight with the 2 bunks. Everything was clean, beds were comfortable, there were games for the kids, movies and a stocked kitchen. Communication was quick and easy with the owner, who accommodated our early arrival and later departure requests and sent clear information about the house and check-in before our trip. We could walk to the beach, and it was a great location to go on hikes and into Truckee. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely home and incredible lake and beach
Family enjoyed the location and the incredible lake. Fall is a great time to enjoy Donner lake and the sun was shining and the lake was perfect for the little kids and parents to play in the sand and go paddleboarding. The host was on top of everything and made us feel at home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020