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Friendly & Comfortable Mountain Get-Away

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Living and dining room (from loft)
Living room (from entry)
View from the back yard
Living room with book and game/toy library
House in Winter - front

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Loft

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Friendly & Comfortable Mountain Get-Away

Behind the street-side flat driveway and garage (great in winter) you'll enter the bright house from the western front deck (there is another deck off the back of the house which gets great morning light). You’ll feel connected to your friends and family in the warm and social atmosphere of the house’s layout. We welcome up to 6 adult guests, or with children (13 years and under) up to 8 guests.

The living room, dining room and kitchen are open to each other. Two entrance-level bedrooms face south and accommodate up to 6 people. There is a Primary Bedroom (west) with a queen bed, and a Family Bedroom (east) with a double bed and twin bunk.

You can expand upstairs into the Loft which has low walls and covers over half the floor plan, allowing for good air flow and a feeling of spaciousness. If you need to get work done, set up the folding desk or gaze out the windows. If quiet privacy is what you’re after, simply hide away. A twin bunk, double futon and queen futon can accommodate up to 6, for flexible sleeping arrangements.

Stay warm in cold months with a pellet stove, central gas heat and space heaters. The house stays relatively cool naturally all summer long; there are fans if desired.

Whether you’re cooking, relaxing on the couch, watching a movie, reading (many books are available to peruse during your stay), eating, or stretching after a long day out on the mountain, you’ll have the space to do it.

Friendly and Comfortable Mountain Get-Away is easy to get to on Northwoods BLVD, the main Tahoe Donner road, which gets plowed well, and since it is at the far end of the road’s loop, there is less traffic. Also, the driveway is plowed for you on heavy snow days, so you can get in and out. A true mountain life experience, after a storm, you may have to shovel the snow berm and walkway during your stay (or hire a local to do it for you).

Well-stocked but not excessive, you’ll find what you need to be comfortable, relax, and enjoy your vacation no matter what the season.

We look forward to hosting you.

Ama Greenrose

MORE DETAILS

The house is smoke-free and pet-free.
Please take shoes off at the door, as well as wet, dirty and sandy items.

Be advised, in addition to nightly, weekly or monthly RENT: the living wage HOUSE CLEANING fee is $200 for 2 people for up to 90 minutes, the ADMINISTRATIVE fee is $25, and TAX is 13.25%. For guests #7 & 8 an additional nightly fee of $50 per person, per night is charged, including infants. A damage DEPOSIT is a $1500 hold on your credit card (for 14 days after check out).

MONTHLY RENTALS require mid-rental cleans at cost, bi-weekly, as well as some utilities, to be quoted and agreed upon in advance.

To prevent extra cleaning charges, please leave only one load of laundry to be started by the cleaners, and on your way out, gather and take garbage & recycling to the bear-proof enclosure at the side of the driveway.

Note: I do not check email daily.
Please call, 8 am - 9 pm PST, or text any time, if you require assistance.

Registration Certificate Number (RCN): 025702

Property manager

Ama Greenrose

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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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
Not toddler proofed. Please inquire for details.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Aiming to provide a scent and allergen-free house.
Please remove shoes, wet and dirty items in the tiled entry area.
Please respect our house, belongings, neighbors, local area, and all local laws and rental rules. Fees apply for breeches. See lease for more.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home 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. Travelling with kids? Consider KidZone Museum and Olympic Valley Park. 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

  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Donner Lake - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 28 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 34 min drive - 25.2 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 12 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Friendly & Comfortable Mountain Get-Away have a pool?

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

Is Friendly & Comfortable Mountain Get-Away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Friendly & Comfortable Mountain Get-Away?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Friendly & Comfortable Mountain Get-Away?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Friendly & Comfortable Mountain Get-Away located?

This family-friendly Truckee holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area and Tahoe Donner Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 57 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa L.

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

Awesome family getaway location

Great amenities. Great location. Perfect size. Beautiful cabin. Nice host
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

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

Snow trip

Took my family up to play in the snow. The house is in a good location and has everything you would need. My kids loved the house and are already asking me to take them back there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janice M.

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

Peaceful mountain home

Great stay. Cozy home with the cutest loft. It was the kiddo's favorite spot in the house! Neighborhood was quiet, house was very easy to get to and a to-go dinner from The Lodge was an awesome, yummy way to celebrate our wonderful family ski trip weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celine Mui S.

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

Home away from home, friendly host

For a rental, this is the best lit home we stayed in. And it has everything that we need for a comfortable stay. When we had a problem, Ama the host was very responsive, and she also checked on us. Having a garage was a must for us, especially with the snow storm. I was concerned a little about getting the sheets and towels laundered before we leave for 7 people, but it was totally doable, because the washer and dryers were so large. We did have to shovel a little to get to the front entrance due to snow, but they had ice for us to keep it not being slick throughout our stay in January.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina R.

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

Comfortable spacious house

Great location for two nights stay. Booking an ease of communication, two thumbs up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vai A.

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

Birthday trip

The house was very clean , and the kitchen was excellent. Had everything a family needs . Ama was very informative and had answered my phone calls and text . My questions were immediately answered. We loved the cabin and the privacy in the woods . Ty for being a great host . We would definitely come back , hopefully in the near future .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jack N.

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

Cozy

We enjoyed our stay at Ama's homey and cozy cabin. It was a little dark inside and the cabin was dated, but that added to the comfy feel. We had a blast watching Top Gun on the VHS. The cabin was well located near Tahoe Donner and Northstar. Ama was very communicative and thoughtful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia B., french camp

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

Great home

Overall the house was great. Having to do the laundry before leaving was a little much. Usually most places have you leave it for the clean up crew. The kitchen needed a few more oven items. But other than that the bathrooms were great, the amount of beds was great. The living room/dining area was great for everyone to hangout in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Molly M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

My family appreciated having a place to stay for a couple of nights in beautiful Tahoe Donner. The kitchen was so well-stocked, it was fortunate we didn't bring much! It felt more like visiting a relative than renting a home, which was perfect for what we were looking for. We didn't have the time to run multiple loads of bedding laundry as requested, but we were able to get one load going before we left. There were plenty of cleaning supplies, and we were able to vacuum up some crumbs we spilled on the carpet in the kitchen area. The owner was very responsive and thoughtful. Overall, a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Tom B.

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

Summer bike trip.

Had a great time staying in this house for our annual Truckee bike trip. The house was well supplied and the available garage was nice and large, capable of holding all our bikes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dusty C.

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

Girls Weekend

The house was cozy, clean, and accommodated our needs. I loved the homey feel of the house. Very welcoming environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Great getaway

This is our second visit to this lovely and comfortable house in a great location for accessing the Sierras in any season. Ama is easy to communicate with, and is a thoughtful and responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Camilla W., Glendale, CA

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

Comfortable and Relaxing Cabin

My family and I enjoyed our 2-week stay here immensely. We loved the large garage that had plenty of space for our bikes, paddle boards, etc. We loved the front and back decks that allowed for shady outdoor seating any time of day. We loved the quiet neighborhood that had easy access to short biking/hiking trails around the surrounding green belts. We loved that the house had plenty of extra towels and things like pizza cutters, ice cream scoopers, tupperware, dishes for kids. We loved the large-capacity washing machine, soft sheets and variety of pillows. We loved the open living/dining/kitchen area and extra upstairs hang out areas. We loved that it had two full bathrooms and fast Wi-fi. It was so perfect that the only thing I missed from home was our King-sized bed. Ama has done a fantastic job setting up the place and is great at communicating as well. We are ready for another visit already!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Had everything we could possibly need !

Very accurate listing. Well stocked!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Memorial Weekend

Well maintained place. Description is accurate. Really enjoyed Truckee! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlos C.

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

My stay was great!

Property was great, very convenient, clean and most important simple. Ama was great to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jon G., Cupertino, California

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

Great stay and attentive host!

We had a great stay! The home and the kitchen were great and the location and amenities of Tahoe Donner were perfect. We also made good use of the garage, given that we brought our bikes up for the week. The host was also very helpful via text with a few questions that came up during the week. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

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

Great Tahoe cabin!

Really enjoyed staying here. Lots of beds in a well designed fashion for everyone to be comfortable. Super well stocked kitchen. Strong enough Wifi for several people to WFH. Great location, close drive to lots of fun nature (although you definitely need a car).
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Taner and Julie S.

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

Fabulous get-away!

The house was clean and incredibly comfortable, all the amenities we needed, and more! Quiet and serene neighborhood just minutes away from the ski resort, biking, hiking, golf, swimming, etc.. it was the perfect getaway for us. Ama was a great landlord: checked in via text to make sure we had everything we needed, and was very responsive When we booked the house. We will Definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patti P.

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

Comfortable Stay

We reserved this home for members of our family to participate in a weekend sailing trip. Unfortunately, with increasing COVID cases, just 2 of us ended up staying here. The home is comfortable and fully outfitted. Ama was amazing with communication. We would definitely recommend as a place to stay while visiting Tahoe. Would be great for a family with children.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Great place

Clean with a nice layout. Ama was very communicative and check in, etc went off without a hitch. We had 4 of us staying there but it’s clear it can accommodate at least two or more additional people. Great location for getting out to the Tahoe / Truckee area. 25 minutes from Tahoe. 5 minutes from downtown Truckee.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dillon A.

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

Clean and comfortable

As described
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

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

What a great place! It was perfect for our needs and very spacious and close to town and skiing.!

The host was super organized and directions very clear on caring for the house. Everything was labeled inside as to make it easy to understand how everything worked! Loved the welcome packet as it was filled with everything you could possible need to know about the surrounding area. Thank you for a wonderful stay for my family!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah C., Rohnert Park, ca

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

Great location

Location is close to skiing but far enough away from town for some peace and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

thank you

awsome stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

About the host

Hosted by Ama Greenrose

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Ama lives in Oakland, CA with her husband and daughters, and grew up downhill skiing on the east coast and in Europe. She took up cross-country to be easier on the knees. She loves to snow shoe and hike. Carol lives in New York and is an avid skier who has not missed a season for over 60 years. They bought this lovely vacation home to have a 'home base' in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, after Carol bought a condo in Park City, Utah before the Olympics. They love traveling to new areas around the country and world, but coming back to the same place year after year has it's advantages. Come visit our favorite year-round vacation spots and find out why!

Why they chose this property

I (Ama) found myself visiting Tahoe Donner year after year, renting different houses with groups of friends. When the idea struck our family to invest in a property, the answer to 'where?' was obvious. So I looked for a house that would accommodate a group of friends or a family (or two), that had 2 bathrooms, was easy to access even in bad weather, and felt comfortable to hang out in. I think we found just the right place!

What makes this property unique

I love taking advantage of the proximity to all of the ski areas. Decide everyday where the best snow and weather are, and go there. Remember to pack bathing suits in the car, so you can head to the jacuzzi on your way back home from the mountains or town... or maybe eat at one of the awesome restaurants at the ski areas or around Truckee, Tahoe City or Kings Beach.

As much as Winter in Tahoe is fabulous, Spring, Summer and Fall visits allow for hiking, biking, rock climbing, swimming, tennis, golf - there are several world class golf courses nearby, visiting the hot springs in Sierraville, exploring local history, boating and playing at the lakes (Donner and Tahoe). Also, check out nearby reservoirs.

There is always State Line or South Lake for a bit more excitement, and so much more it would take too long to add it all in here.

For my young family, we spend a lot of time hanging out and enjoying the house, the views out the window, and the Tahoe Donner amenities. We hope you will too!

Languages:

English