3,700sf 4bed 4.5bath, Mountain Retreat

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4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10348.4 sq m

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Parking available
Gym
Pool
Hot tub
Barbecue grill
Dryer

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Truckee, CA

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
‪5 min drive‬
Coyote Moon Golf Course
‪7 min drive‬
Donner Lake
‪11 min drive‬
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bar room

1 Double Futon

Downstairs bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Downstairs living room

1 Double Futon

Downstairs master

1 King Bed

Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs master bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Jack and Jill

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Off bar room

Toilet · Shower only

powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy incredible privacy in a home built to entertain anything from your small immediate family to large groups. With multiple family rooms and a dedicated game room (with full wet bar) everyone can enjoy the mountains however they want. House backs up to the US Forest Service with private views under the stars in the hot tub or enjoy the Tahoe Donner trail system for hiking and biking from the back yard. If you're a golfer take a short drive over to the golf course and driving range. In winter you're in the perfect spot for trips to Squaw Valley, Northstar or Sugar Bowl or use the Tahoe Donner skiing just minutes away.

This home combines the secluded feel from its location with modern technology. A mesh wifi network powers a fully featured smart home with wifi enabled locks, garage doors and outdoor cameras for your security to two 65+in TVs in the bar room to DirecTV in both livings and the bar. Enjoy streaming music in any room and outdoors!

-Master Bedroom with King bed and ensuite bathroom with soak tub
-Second master with king size bed and same bathroom
-bunk bed room with 4 twin beds that shares a bathroom with a queen bed room.
-additional full bath down the hall for 4 beds and 4.5 baths

-Large fully-equipped gourmet kitchen w/granite & stainless

-Breathtaking great room with vaulted ceilings, a gorgeous stone hearth & gas fireplace, and a 65-inch flatscreen TV, DirectTV apple TV and integrated sound

-Two spacious decks off the back of the house with forest views, teak patio furniture, a Weber BBQ gas grill

-Attached two car garage and a flat driveway for parking up to a total of 7 cars

-Hi-speed Wi-Fi throughout the home to keep you connected (if you want to be) that powers a fully functioning smart home with integrated sound across the whole house and outdoors, multiple TVs, mesh wifi network, state of the art security and remote access to systems if you ever need me to fix something for you

-Full use of Tahoe Donner HOA amenities including Gym, tennis courts, pools, beach club and much more

Property manager

AJ Axelrod

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Renters may not use the snowblowers under any circumstances and will be responsible for any damage or injuries resulting from operation

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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 deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a river. 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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What's nearby

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Coyote Moon Golf Course - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
Donner Lake - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
Old Greenwood Golf Course - 17 min drive - 16.0 km
Northstar California Resort - 28 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

Truckee Station - 12 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 16 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 3,700sf 4bed 4.5bath, Mountain Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 3,700sf 4bed 4.5bath, Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3,700sf 4bed 4.5bath, Mountain Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3,700sf 4bed 4.5bath, Mountain Retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3,700sf 4bed 4.5bath, Mountain Retreat located?

This family-friendly Truckee holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tahoe National Forest and Tahoe Donner Golf Course. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area and Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dannie H.

25 December 2024

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

Wonderful home, host and stay!

We took our kids and their grandparents to stay at AJ’s wonderful place. It was spacious, wonderfully set up and perfectly located for skiing at Tahoe donner and using the nearby rec center. We would happily return! Thanks for a fantastic stay, AJ!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael c.

16 September 2024

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

Recent stay

Great property, we had a great time. Highly recommend it

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

24 February 2025

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

Wonderful Tahoe Retreat

Stayed here with the family and 4-year-old son and it is an incredible house! Spacious, modern, warm, comfortable, clean, and very close to Donner Summit and Truckee. The house is very well stocked. Spacious and comfortable king suites, open kitchen / great room area, and fantastic game room and bar downstairs. Wish I owned a house like this! Worth every penny.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynda w.

13 July 2021

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

Perfect home!

We enjoyed everything about this home. It was comfortable, beautiful, open floor plan, beautiful deck over looking the forest, awesome game room and more! Stayed in July, cannot imagine how beautiful it must be year round. Hope to stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

1 January 2025

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

Gorgeous, Well-Designed Property

We rented this property for a ski get-away for my five person family. The house is incredibly well designed with two primary suites two bedrooms and ample additional space in the game room and common areas. The house is well-equipped with all cooking and dining needs. Each bed was incredibly comfortable with high-end memory foam mattresses. The hot tub was the perfect respite after days of tough, snow-laden skiing. Communication with the property manager was pro-active, helpful and speedy. We look forward to coming back!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

4 January 2023

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

Amazing Experience

Our stay at this property was fantastic from start to finish. The host, A.J., is incredibly responsive and helpful, the house is well stocked with necessities, and the location is absolutely perfect for playing in the snow. Our kids had a week they will never forget. Would love to stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie L.

3 December 2021

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

Another fantastic stay at Hillside House!

This was our second time staying at this property. It was every bit as wonderful as we remembered it. Clean, well appointed, cozy, beautiful neighborhood, responsive owner. What more can you ask for? Perfect floor plan for two families to share!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angie L.

2 December 2020

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

The best vacation rental we have stayed in

We had a lovely time at this property. It was perfect for our group of eight, 4 adults and 4 children. The house was impeccably clean and well cared for. We have stayed at our share of vacation rentals in Tahoe and this one is at the top of the list. The kitchen was extremely well appointed with every type of cooking utensil and gadget, a major bonus during these times when eating out can be very challenging. The kids and adults enjoyed the bonus room downstairs with bar and pool table. Double masters is a major plus for two families renting this home. Beautiful neighborhood, great for walks. Sled hill on the side of the house provided all day entertainment for kids. Owner was very welcoming and responsive to all of our questions. I am so happy we found this property and will definitely be renting again in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mal K.

2 August 2022

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

Fantastic again

Spent an extended summer stay with family. Great as always. Would definitely book again.

Stayed 32 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susie S.

12 August 2021

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

Lake Tahoe Getaway!

We came as a group of friends to explore Hot August nights in Reno. This house had the perfect location as we wanted to visit the event and explore around Lake Tahoe too. We took advantage of the amenities at the house like the pool table and the beautiful kitchen to cook our meals and play games at night after our day out. AJ answers very quickly to any questions you may have. I have 1 suggestion and that would be to add wash cloths to the house as we could not find any. It's a very beautiful house. We heard a very vocal coyote one night. We loved our stay and would visit again. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard W., Reno, NV

5 August 2021

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

Hillside vacation

Very nice property. 2 master bedrooms was great for us as we were two families. Well stocked, high end appliances and finishes. Beautiful location.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bri K.

7 July 2021

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

Family Getaway

Our family (6 adults and 4 kids ages 4mo-9yrs) had a wonderful time staying at AJ’s. We had more than enough room, and loved the quick access to trails out the back door.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse L.

31 March 2021

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

Great Family Rental for Winter Fun

Well appointed, deceivingly large cabin with all desired amenities and rustic charm. The layout is perfect for our large group to spread out. The expansive back area is beautiful but also great for snow play with the kids. Beds are comfortable, kitchen well appointed with quality cutlery utensils. Overall it was a great experience and I’d stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Rose W., Winnetka

16 September 2020

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

Family gathering

Great house with very well-equipped kitchen, great location quiet, lots to do in the Tahoe Donner development and nearby. House has lots of space, attractive decor and felt was nice and clean when we arrived. I would return to this beautiful home. The owner was very easy to contact and replied promptly to our questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Avin P.

10 September 2020

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

Excellent rental, excellent host

The rental was amazing. The house was perfect for our group. Very clean and very scenic area. The host is one of the best I have dealt with. He responds immediately and makes sure the stay is of utmost quality. The house had everything we needed. Once we figured out the hot tub, it was great. His property manager came over immediately and helped us with the hot tub. I have nothing but good things to say about the place, the host and the property manager. I definitely will stay here again and will recommend the place to my colleagues who travel to Tahoe. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Thank you so much for the amazing experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bai L.

15 August 2020

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

Amazing cabin for a great price

AJ was absolutely one of the best host I've ever rented from. Communication was 10/10 and the cabin was delightful! All the little attention to detail and expensive decor does not do the cabin justice in pictures. Kitchen Aid equipment, SUPER comfortable beds, and amazing decor. Do not hesitate to book from AJ, you will not be disappointed!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mal K.

22 July 2020

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

Fantastic Stay

Exactly as shown. Fantastic Tahoe Donner location and setup. Very easy to work with. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 25 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Corrie C.

29 July 2019

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

Donner house

We had a wonderful stay In Truckee. House is well equipped with everything you would have at your personal residence. We saw large bear in the back yard one morning. Very nice patio with hot tub and nice bbq grill we used several times. AJ was available via text to answer a question we had. Overall awesome experience

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liz O., Martinez

22 July 2019

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

Perfection!

Loved our entire experience! The house is beautiful with all the amenities and more! AJ was awesome with communication and ensuring we had everything we needed. The game had hours of entertainment, hot tub hot and overall house as roomy as could be. We can’t wait to come back!!! Highly recommended for a family or friends weekend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y., Los Angeles

11 July 2019

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

Wonderful home!

This home is well loved and cared for. It was a lovely stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

24 June 2019

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

Perfect House and Location

We enjoyed a perfect 3- night stay. The house was immaculate and extremely well appointed. This is a great home for large families or groups with 4 full bathrooms and comfortable sleeping for at least 12-14 people. The decor and furnishings as well as the state of the art entertainment system, game room, and beautiful bar makes it easy to just stay at the home if you didn’t want to enjoy all that the Tahoe-Donner and Truckee areas have to offer. The owner’s check in process was very easy and he communicated very well with us. We recommend this property without hesitation!

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

8 October 2018

Sensational Property w/Stunning Views!

I recently stayed at the Hillside property in October 2018 and it did not disappoint! The home is situated in the most beautiful & serene setting with stunning mountain and forest views. The house is incredibly well-furnished and well-appointed and had everything we needed for our weekend visit. We were also incredibly impressed by how nice the mattresses were in every bedroom - they all seemed to be high-quality Tempur-pedics, so everyone slept really well. And words (or pictures) really can't even describe how awesome the "BAR" room is on the bottom floor of the house; it is absolutely stunning and such a fun place to hang out with family or friends. AJ, the owner of the home, was also super nice and very responsive. I would HIGHLY recommend this home to others, and I'll definitely be coming back here to stay again sometime soon. If I could give this property 10 stars, I would.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jireh T.

6 September 2018

Beautiful location and house

We love staying at the Hillside House. This is our second time, with friends, and now that we know our way around a bit more, it was a most enjoyable stay in the summer. Owner is responsive and flexible, accommodating all requests. Would love to stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Bruce T.

15 August 2018

Hot and smokey.

We live in Sacramento valley which was raining ash and very smokey because of fires. It was very smokey in Truckee and hot. Not having air conditioning at this beautiful home was trying. Spent a lot of time in the bar room but that was hard with the kids. The home was great.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Luanne M.

8 August 2018

Great house in the mountains

We had a great stay in this house. It was the perfect home for our family of 8. The game room with the pool table was a huge hit with our grown kids. The weather was unseasonably warm, so the house was hot during the day the first few days, but it cooled down at night. There was also a lot of smoke from the fires, so that put a damper on our stay, too. However, we still had a great time. This cabin is in a peaceful area and the accommodations were very nice. We would definitely go back.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by AJ Axelrod

An East Coast transplant that moved west to enjoy the mountains and more. I grew up loving to ski and bike with my family in a small home in the rural northeast. When it became possible to own my own home in Truckee I jumped at the chance!

Why they chose this property

Enjoy a spectacular remolded house with unrivaled privacy as it backs up to the US forest service and with an unbuilt lot to its side. Access to hiking trails right out the backdoor, a grass lawn and full use of the Tahoe Donner HOA amenities. You won't find a more peaceful place to enjoy a week or weekend with your family and friends.

What makes this property unique

Every home in Tahoe has great rooms to sleep in and access to the amazing outdoors. This home combines the secluded feel from its location with modern technology. A meshwifi network powers a fully featured smart home with wifi enabled locks, garage doors and outdoor cameras for your security to two 65+in TVs in the bar room to DirecTV in both livings and the bar. Enjoy streaming music in any room and outdoors!

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bar room

Downstairs bunk room

Downstairs living room

Downstairs master

Downstairs Queen

Upstairs Master

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs master bath

Jack and Jill

Master Bath

Off bar room

powder room

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