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Washoe Wonder - Donner Lake - Serene & Cozy

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Dining
Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7130.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Donner Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sugar Bowl Resort
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Washoe Wonder - Donner Lake - Serene & Cozy

**Stay Longer With Low Midweek Rates**

Tucked away at the end of Donner Lake's west shore neighborhood, this darling home truly feels like a wooded escape. It's nestled at the base of Donner Peak, with a large back deck that faces towards the summit. When you step into the kitchen, you'll fall in love with the baby blue details, granite counters, and glass cabinets. The kitchen is partially open to the spacious, bright living room, perfect for holding the whole family. Down the hall, you'll find a full bathroom and three bedrooms, including a master with its own en-suite bathroom. The front-facing bedrooms open to a small patio, a perfect place to read in the shadow of the yard's massive Jeffrey pine trees.

If the lake is calling your name this summer, pack your bag and head out the front door - you can walk to Donner Lake's West End Beach in less than 15 minutes, where you can enjoy everything from volleyball to kayak rentals to sandy space for lounging in the sun. With beautiful hiking trails and a vintage ice creamery both less than a mile away, this is the perfect rental for your summer getaway!

Main Level
- Living Room: Seating for 6-7 and large flat screen TV
- Dining Room: Seating for 6 and access to back deck
- Kitchen: Fully stocked with electric stove top and oven, microwave, toaster oven, dishwasher and more
- Master Bedroom: Cal King Bed, en-suite bathroom, access to balcony, sleeps 2
- Master Bathroom: 3/4 bath with shower, sink, and toilet
- Bedroom #1: Queen bed, access to balcony, sleeps 2
- Bedroom #2: Twin bed, Twin over Twin bunk, sleeps 2
- Bathroom: Full bath with shower/tub, sink, and toilet
- Laundry: Washer and dryer available for guest use
- Back Deck: Propane bbq in summer months, nestled up against the mountainside

Parking
- Garage: 4-car tandem garage
- Driveway: Parking for 2 cars depending on snow conditions

*READ BEFORE BOOKING*
Do not book for more than 14 nights online. Your reservation will be cancelled. Inquire with Tahoe Truckee Vacations should you desire a stay exceeding 14 nights.
*For pet-friendly properties: if you have received prior written approval to bring a pet, the additional fee is $100/pet to be charged once you've booked. Please notify us of the pet prior to booking. Pet fees that are not paid within 24 hours of booking will be canceled.

Property manager

Tahoe Truckee Vacation Properties
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Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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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

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. 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. 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

  • Donner Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 20 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Sugar Bowl - 22 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 25 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 14 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Washoe Wonder - Donner Lake - Serene & Cozy pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Washoe Wonder - Donner Lake - Serene & Cozy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Washoe Wonder - Donner Lake - Serene & Cozy?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Washoe Wonder - Donner Lake - Serene & Cozy located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps away from Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. Donner Memorial State Park and West End Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laura T.

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

Great for kids and dog

Ok but probably wouldn’t rent again. Too many stairs for one family member
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

June S.

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

Washoe vacation rental

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Donner Lake Washoe vacation home. Everything was to our satisfaction. The only thing I would suggest is that the online listing should mention the stairs to the front door. It was a bit of an issue with us with the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaci D., Santa Barbara, CA

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

Excellent

It was a lovely property and I would rent it again
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Property house needs to be deep cleaned, and inspection

The house smells like death, old warn out furnishings, a garage sale outfitting of hoge podge of crap.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Tammy F.

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

Very enjoyable location

The layout of the home flows very well. We were 6 people and never felt cramped. The back patio is a nice size and stepping right off onto the sloping mountainside was a plus as we hiked from there. Property furniture needs upgrading as two pieces had broken legs and beds rolled to the middle. Property managing company is aware and trying to guide property owner in this direction. Neighborhood is lovely as well.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

George L.

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

Cozy mountain getaway

We went primarily to learn more about the travails of the Donner party and explore their campsites. Unbelievable what they endured. Nice cabin and great location for whatever you want to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Charming Cabin

The property is charming. The back deck was a highlight for us. One of the queen beds did not have a bed frame and rested on the floor. The listing says that there is a dishwasher and there isn't one, but there was equipment to wash dishes by hand. Since there isn't A/C or fans, we left the windows open and it was comfortable. We were able to use the internet, but could not figure out how to work the TV. The West End Beach was packed and did not appear to be enforcing physical distancing during the pandemic, so we did not use it. Local hiking trails were easy to find and not packed, so we enjoyed them. The Little Truckee Creamery is a treat not to overlook.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Hollie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in

Old, cozy cabin

Great location, cozy cabin but very old. Furniture a little unstable and kitchen lacking some essentials; i.e. coffee grinder. Cabin did not have cable so recommend bringing fire stick, or Apple TV If you want to watch tv.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Julie F.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Washoe Cabin

House was fine and simple. Check-in process confusing. Apparently I was sent an email on June 26 that I needed to sign in order to get check in procedures. I never saw it. Two hours before checking in, I called the property management company to ask about check in and they said they'd resend the email, I needed to sign then they'd send check in process. Once I received I realized I had to drive 15 minutes on the highway to get keys (never heard of that before). There was no air conditioning and no fans so 80-90 degree temps were a bit uncomfortable. There were no wifi instructions during our stay, no posted information for anything. There were no check out instruction for dishes, towels, sheets, trash so we guessed at what to do. We had to drive keys back to property management upon departure (adding 30 minutes to our trip home). A fine trip with some frustrations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Tahoe Truckee Vacation Properties

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Tahoe Truckee Vacation Properties, Inc.,
Locally owned and operated since 2003.

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English, Spanish

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