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Spacious Cabin Retreat with Fireplace, Big Deck, Backyard, Shared Hot Tub & Pool

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Livingroom: Camp Howdy
Trout Creek Rec. Center pool: Camp Howdy in Tahoe Donner
Livingroom: Camp Howdy
Kitchen: Camp Howdy
Trout Creek Rec. Center: Camp Howdy in Tahoe Donner

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8131.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Donner Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guest Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Upstairs Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Spacious Cabin Retreat with Fireplace, Big Deck, Backyard, Shared Hot Tub & Pool

- Unwind by the fire in a cozy cabin with rustic Americana charm
- Step outside to a large deck and backyard, perfect for summer relaxation and nature
- Fully equipped kitchen and spacious dining area for family meals and gatherings
- Minutes away from hiking trails, Truckee's top dining, shops, shared pool, and hot tub
- Book now to enjoy a peaceful mountain retreat with all the comforts of home

INSIDE THE HOME
Decorated in tasteful Americana decor this home provides plenty of comfortable space for your entire group! The comfortable living room is perfect for movie nights, and the fully equipped kitchen and extensive dining table offer ample space for preparing and enjoying meals together.

The primary bedroom, located on the main floor, is a bright, peaceful space and the downstairs bathroom features an extra-long vanity with double sinks.

Upstairs, you'll find two more bedrooms and an additional full bathroom providing lots of comfortable sleeping options for your whole group!

*Please note*:
- We are in a rural part of America, where Google Maps is not always reliable. VRBO uses Google to generate the 'Explore the Area'. Do not rely on this map as it's not accurate. 
- In the winter, snow tires and 4WD/AWD are required. If your car is not equipped with both, please be sure to have chains, this home has a steep driveway.
- Outdoor furniture and grills may not be available November-May.
- This home has a security camera behind the garage

Maximum Occupancy: 8
Dedicated Parking Spots: 3
Town of Truckee:  STR21-00118

LOCATION + AMENITIES
Please note: There is a fee per day per person to access club amenities.

Each eligible property is issued 6 guest cards to access the recreation amenities available in Tahoe Donner Association.  Guests that fail to leave all 6 guest cards in the home will be subject to a $100 fine per missing card. Children under the age of 3 are free.

Nestled in the Northwoods neighborhood at Camp Howdy, you can enjoy easy access to alpine activities in the winter, hiking, biking, swimming and more in the summer. This home provides the perfect home base for exploring all that the area has to offer. Whether you're seeking adventure on the slopes or relaxation in the great outdoors, Camp Howdy is the perfect place to call home during your Tahoe vacation.

Full Terms & Conditions supplied upon booking and completion of signatures on the Booking Confirmation/Rental Agreement contract required for booking to be confirmed, must be signed within 24 hours of creating the reservation.

*Agreement must be entered into by an Occupant of 25 years or old*

WHY STAY WITH TAHOE SIGNATURE PROPERTIES?

As a locally owned and operated company, we love where we live and want to make sure that every one of our guests has the best experience Tahoe has to offer!

We look forward to making your next Tahoe vacation, your best Tahoe vacation! Book today!

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Tahoe Signature Properties
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Languages

English, Romanian

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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. Olympic Valley Park and Olympic Museum 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 - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Donner Lake - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 23 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 6 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious Cabin Retreat with Fireplace, Big Deck, Backyard, Shared Hot Tub & Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Spacious Cabin Retreat with Fireplace, Big Deck, Backyard, Shared Hot Tub & Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Cabin Retreat with Fireplace, Big Deck, Backyard, Shared Hot Tub & Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Cabin Retreat with Fireplace, Big Deck, Backyard, Shared Hot Tub & Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Cabin Retreat with Fireplace, Big Deck, Backyard, Shared Hot Tub & Pool located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Coyote Moon Golf Course. Donner Memorial State Park and Tahoe Donner Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erica T.

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

Perfect for our group

Perfect place to spend a cozy weekend celebrating my parents 50th wedding anniversary. The open concept was perfect to keep everyone together. The seating was comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked, and it was great to have a large bedroom with a full bathroom on the main floor. Easy check-in/out. Clean and exactly as we expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Will stay again

Worked well for our family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy D., San Francisco, CA

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

Great Stay

Really enjoyed the property, stayed for the weekend with 4 adults and 2 kids.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth D.

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

Beautiful cozy home in great location

Wonderful place! We had a little trouble getting property mgmt help on a circuit breaker challenge but otherwise a perfect experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene R.

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

Camp Howdy...Bringing in 2024

We had a delightful stay in this beautiful home. Great for a family with open floor plan for cooking, dining, movie watching/game playing. I wished I had known I could book directly through Tahoe Signature Properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

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

Great House . . .

The house was perfect, we had a little issue with a key not working, but the management company took care of it right away. We enjoyed the quiet, super clean house and the kitchen was very well stocked. The towels are very nice (thank you).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sal Z.

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

Great Tahoe Donner vacation home!

Clean house with full kitchen cookware and BBQ grill. Was provided a fan at short notice and communication over text messages was prompt. Will stay again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Camp Howdy!

We had a wonderful stay at this charming cabin! It is cozy, well supplied, good access, everything as advertised. It was a perfect family weekend! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S., PONTE VEDRA BEACH

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

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Amazing experience all around. Property was fantastic, cozy, clean and well equipped. Location was incredible, Thank you for sharing this property and allowing us to create such beautiful memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Spring Break

The cabin was cozy, clean and very comfortable with many amenities. Joseph was so helpful, patient and prompt. We would love to stay again during warmer months.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

D'Anna B.

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

Loved every bit!

My excitement was a super stocked kitchen with everything we needed to cook! Decor was great - they have worked hard to make it very cozy, inviting and comfortable for families! We will definitely stay there when we visit the area again! Wonderful family memories were made!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Great time at Camp Howdy again!

This is our second time at Camp Howdy, it's a cozy place with everything we needed, very warm and comfortable. We love to be able to hike around behind the house during big snowfalls. Will definitely be back!

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Nice and cozy

Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn A., San Anselmo

Loved Camp Howdy!

Thank you for a wonderful couple of days away in Tahoe! We loved the cabin, it was comfortable, clean and had almost everything we needed. While the TV media wasn't as high tech as we are used to, it was probably for the better.....we played more games and read more books! The location was perfect and we will definitely check back next winter to stay in one of your rentals in the area. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kumar N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Camp Howdy Tahoe Donner stay

The only reason I gave 1-star rating is that I didn't have to communicate with property manager. There was no "N/A" choice. The stay was comfortable. We skied in Boreal, and it was very convenient. Also, the location is convenient to grocery stores and restaurants. The place was clean, well-stocked in terms of cooking utensils and other essential items. There are a few small broken items - towel rod near the sink in the 1st floor bath, but none of these were an irritant. Will definitely consider revisits.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Cute, cozy but just okay

This house is cute and cozy however it doesn’t have that upscale clean feeling that the photos show. Once you arrive you can tell that it is an older cabin that was renovated. Unfortunately you can also tell that the renovations done were done cheaply. There are noticeable issues where the owners did not complete the renovations to cut costs. Such as in the closets down stairs, there is still the old laminate flooring from the 70s. The upstairs bathtub/shower insert has some heavy ant issues. Everyday giant carpenter ants as well and a few spiders are coming through the seems of the shower insert. The beds are also extremely uncomfortable. The kitchen is also very disorganized. The cabinets are so full with so many random kitchen items that it’s hard to find the items that are needed. They also have close to a hundred large kitchen knives all in these random cabinets. I had to do a quick childproofing of the kitchen and move the knives up higher and out of reach of my toddler. Although we had a lovely time in Truckee, I likely will not be returning to this cabin. These are just a few small issues that the owners can change in order to make the home feel nicer for their guests.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chan Hong P.

Clean house in very good location.

The location was great with easy access from the main road. The initial impression was good when open the door - well decorated and cozy atmosphere. The kitchen is remodeled and well-equipped but wished for newer cookwares because some of them were worn out quite badly. Also experienced great service from the rental agent when I couldn't turn on the facet in a bathroom. Although I messaged them late evening, they responded very quickly to help me out and it was resolved soon. The only thing I didn't like was the cleanness of the bed sheets. The pillows and sheets were covered by types of hairs, so had to wash all of them before sleeping for the first time of my many vacation rental experience. The cleaning crew would have done better job.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P., Novato, CA

Excellent

Camp Howdy was fantastic! My family and I had a wonderful long weekend enjoying Truckee and this lovely cabin. It has everything you need to relax, cook lovely meals, and create memories. We were so appreciative that we were able to get a late check out on Sunday allowing us one more lovely morning.
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10/10 Excellent

David L.

Camp Howdy

That is the best rental experience we have ever had at Tahoe Donner. We will definitely be renting the Camp Howdy house again next year. Loved it and all the amenities it offered.
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10/10 Excellent

Star L.

This was the perfect place

This was the perfect place for our 2 families of 4 adults and 2 kids. I've stayed in a lot of Tahoe rentals, and this is the best so far for this size group. It was really important to us to find a house with 2 bathrooms that were NOT en suite, as that puts everyone but one couple at a disadvantage. So that box was checked. What we loved specifically about this house is that it has beautifully updated kitchen and bathrooms, excellent furniture that was both comfy and there was enough of it, and it had lots of charm and character without all the tired Tahoe cliches (e.g., bears everywhere). It felt like the owners really thought about what people would like and included it, but didn't throw stuff in to be "cute". It was also sparkling clean. The location was awesome for proximity to Truckee and Sugarbowl, where we skied. We definitely plan to return.

10/10 Excellent

Harry H.

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

Great Location - Great House!

We've stayed all over this neighborhood and this was the most convenient location yet. The house is updated and although not very large, fit our family of 5 perfectly. Lots of open space for snow play, easy in and out from Northwoods Blvd, and a well set up house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Noah L.

Excellent

My kids loved the house

10/10 Excellent

Jo V.

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

Camp Howdy is a family favorite

Our second stay did not disappoint! My only suggestion is more paper products. It was our experience this summer that there wasn’t enough TP or paper towels. We were prepared and brought extra this time and they were needed. Everything else is just the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marissa M.

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

Fun at camp howdy

We loved staying at camp howdy! It was clean and very homey with all the things we needed to make our stay nice and relaxed. It was the smallest cabin we have stayed in but didn't feel cramped at all . It was a cute , quaint , nicely decorated cabin with all the attention to detail. We would stay at camp howdy again the beds were very comfy and we had a wonderful night's sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
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8/10 Good

Diane K.

Above Average

We love Camp Howdy. It's the second time we stayed here. It's perfect for our family. There were a couple of issues for you to know about. The smoke alarm upstairs battery was dying so we disconnected it. The oven front panel fell off (it was taped). Only complaint is the paper products. We had a half a roll of paper towels and a roll of TP that looked like a rodent had chewed it. Would have appreciated being advised that I was expected to bring my own paper products.

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Hosted by Tahoe Signature Properties

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Only the Fines Vacation Rentals and Property Management Services, serving Truckee and North Lake Tahoe, CA.
Tahoe Signature Properties is a Lake Tahoe Vacation Rental company offering Vacation Rentals, Vacation Rental Management and Home Maintenance and Cleaning services located in the Truckee and North Lake Tahoe area. We strive to provide the best experience to our customers, so never hesitate to get in touch with us, we're here to help, either you have questions about property management, about a house we manage or about the area, our helpful staff is here to answer all your questions. - Your Reservation Team @ Tahoe Signature Properties

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