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Pet Friendly 3500 sf, dual masters, spa, private office, 2 fire places, Generac

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Formal Dining Room - Seats 10 - BBQ outside sliding glass doors
Firepit located in back yard (not available in winter)
Outdoor dining and BBQ off formal dining and pub room, overlooks national forest
Taken from air lock front entry.
Tasteful wood finishes throughout the home.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Donner Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Bunk Bedroom

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2 Double Beds, 2 Double Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds

Downstairs Master En Suite

1 King Bed

Downstairs Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master Ensuite

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Guest Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Half Bath

Soap · Toilet

Upstairs Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Pet Friendly 3500 sf, dual masters, spa, private office, 2 fire places, Generac

WELCOME TO THE BLUE MOOSE…
…a pet friendly stunning mountain-style home, located in the North Lake Tahoe resort community of Tahoe Donner. As the Blue Moose backs up to National Forest land, you will enjoy amazing hiking and biking trails along Alder Creek, directly from our back yard.

Our home is finished in a tasteful mountain theme with beautiful fir floors and vaulted ceilings. The main living level features a Pub Dining area and Living Room separated by a two-sided free-standing fireplace, Kitchen and Main Dining Room. Three of the Bedrooms are located downstairs and the other up a short flight of stairs from the main living area. With two ensuite masters, a downstairs bonus/media room, and two dining areas, you’ll find plenty of separation that is perfect for two families. The Blue Moose is conveniently located off either Alder Creek (via Schussing) or Northwoods (via Lausanne to Schussing).

KEY AMENITIES/FEATURES:
• 4BR/3.5BA (3,500sf)
• Whole House Generac - no power outages!
• 7-Person Hot Springs Spa on covered deck (no shoveling)
• Media Room/Private Office - 60” flat panel TV, gas fireplace, two desks
• 3 dining areas – 9-seat formal, 6-seat pub, 4-seat covered deck
• Flat Panel TVs in all bedrooms, living room, Media Room
• Outdoor fire pit (not available in winter)
• High-speed internet

CHEF’S DELIGHT:
• Viking Range, KitchenAid Appliances, Calphalon Convection Toaster Oven
• Fully stocked with a generous supply of spices and oils
• Weber BBQ (hard piped) located off the dining rooms on covered deck
• High-end tri-ply pro stainless-steel cookware
• Matching dinnerware/flatware/drinkware/wine glasses/cutlery
• Insta-Pot, tea kettle, toaster, blender, etc.
• Cuisinart stainless steel coffee maker, coffee beans, coffee grinder, filters

BEYOND THE BASICS / PERSONAL TOUCHES:
• Quality beds and bedding, including high thread count cotton sheets, down comforters, and choice of down or synthetic pillows.
• Shampoo / conditioner/ bath & hand soaps / Laundry soaps
• Animal Time Pak-n-Play / Booster seat / gate for stairs

LOCATION:
Our Tahoe Donner home is conveniently located on a quiet street only 1.4 miles from Tahoe Donner’s Trout Creek Recreation Center (restaurant, golf clubhouse, recreation facility, pools, spas, etc.) Below are distances to some of our many resorts and amenities:
• Tahoe Donner Trout Creek Rec Center - 1.4 miles
• Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort – 2.8 miles
• Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area – 2.6 miles
• Tahoe Donner Snow play – 1.5 miles

• Northstar Ski Resort – 12 miles (our location near Alder Creek Road is super convenient to Northstar)
• Palisades Tahoe/Squaw Valley Ski Resort – 15 miles
• Sugar Bowl Ski Resort – 11 miles
• Lake Tahoe (Tahoe City) – 17 miles
• Reno Airport – 39 miles
• Truckee – 6 miles

BEDROOM/BATHROOM CONFIGURATION:
• Upstairs En Suite Master: King Bed, flat panel TV, walk-in shower
• Downstairs En Suite Master: King bed, jacuzzi tub, walk-in shower, dual sink vanity, direct access to hot tub deck, flat Panel TV
• Downstairs Queen: Queen Bed, direct access to hot tub deck, flat Panel TV
• Downstairs Bunk Room (sleeps 6): Two twin over full bunk beds, flat Panel TV
• Downstairs shared bath: Conveniently located between the Queen and Bunk Bedrooms, shower/Bath combo

TAHOE DONNER AMENITIES INCLUDE:

Our home is located in the members-only Tahoe Donner resort community. With six provided guest passes, you can take advantage of numerous amenities available to Tahoe Donner’s members and guests (a daily use fee does apply). Summer guests can enjoy all sorts of water sports at our private Beach Club Marina at Donner Lake, with its sandy beach, boat launch, boat rentals, and snack bar. There are two mountain recreation centers nearby that include three heated swimming pools (lap pool open year-round), three large outdoor hot tubs, dry sauna, wet sauna, play areas, basketball court, locker rooms, weight room, aerobics rooms, and massage therapy. Advance reservations may be required, for some amenities. For more information, you can visit the Tahoe Donner website at TahoeDonner.com. OTHER TAHOE DONNER AMENITIES include a Gourmet Restaurant, Pizza Restaurant, Bar, Clubhouse, well stocked general store; extensive Hiking Trails; 18-hole Championship Golf Course and Driving Range; Lighted Tennis Center with Clubhouse and 11 courts; Equestrian Center with horse and pony rides; Downhill and Cross-Country Ski areas (very close to our home); Sledding and Snow Play area; Bocce Ball courts; even Archery!

POLICIES AND DISCLOSURES/TAHOE DONNER RULES AND REGULATIONS:
• Stairs - 20 stairs (including landings) from driveway/garage to main level and 15 stairs from main level to lower level. We suggest guests with limited mobility use upper-level master
• While our driveway is flat, there is a short moderate incline to the road. 4WD or chains are highly suggested for all Tahoe Donner properties.
• Tahoe Donner strictly enforces fines for noxious activities, which fines will be enforced against our guests and include but are not limited to violations of the following policies: ABSOLUTELY NO OUTDOOR FIRES IN TAHOE DONNER OR ON OUR PROPERTY; No street parking; all garbage and recycles must be placed in the bear bin off our driveway; No outdoor lights are to be left on; Guest count shall not exceed 12 on our property at any point (your booking may include additional limitations); No excessive noise during quiet hours and absolutely no outdoor amplified music

KEYWORDS:

North Shore Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Hot Tub, Gas Fireplace, Full-Service Kitchen, Deck, House, Two-Car Garage, Off-Street Parking, Flat Panel HDTV, Cable, Wi-Fi, Stereo, ROKU, Netflix Games, DVD, Movies, Yard, Open-Space, Vacation, Holiday, Ski, Snowboard, Snow, Rec Room, Recreation Facility, Swimming Pool, Sauna, Steam Room, Tennis, Golf Course, Ping Pong, Horseback Riding, Equestrian, Cross Country, Mountain biking, Cycling, Hiking Trails, Beach, Canoe, Canoes, Kayak, Kayaks, Sail Boat, Sail Boats, Bocce Ball, Kid-Friendly, Natural Light, Barbeque, Grill, Basketball, Spa, Message, Sledding, Snow Play, Archery, Free Wi-Fi
4BR/3.5BA - 3,500 sf custom home - Two Master Suites - Hot Tub
3500 sf - Dual Masters - Spa - Large Home Office - Backs to Natl Forest & Trails
Stunning Home backing to National Forest with Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Private Office

Property manager

Ken Murray (Blue Moose)

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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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
Families love our home
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Events

No events allowed
Daytime/Overnight occupancy strictly limited to 12
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Refer to House Rules for Pet Rules
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking of all substances strictly prohibited
Max occ 10 persons/6 adults. $35/night/guest for more than 6 guests. Guests agree to terms of Rental Agreement.
Out of respect to neighbors, quiet hours are between 10:00 pm and 9:00 am and are strictly enforced. No parking on street. No outside fires.
Dog breed not banned by our ins. Crate when unattended. No barking. Stay off furniture/wood floors. Owner responsible for damage. Clean up all hair

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
Note from host: Daytime/Overnight occupancy strictly limited to 12
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number 025748

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home is in the mountains. Northstar California Resort and Palisades Tahoe 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 Village Ice Skating Rink. 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 - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Donner Lake - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course - 13 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 21 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 14 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pet Friendly 3500 sf, dual masters, spa, private office, 2 fire places, Generac have a pool?

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

Is Pet Friendly 3500 sf, dual masters, spa, private office, 2 fire places, Generac pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly 3500 sf, dual masters, spa, private office, 2 fire places, Generac ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly 3500 sf, dual masters, spa, private office, 2 fire places, Generac ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly 3500 sf, dual masters, spa, private office, 2 fire places, Generac located?

This family-friendly Truckee holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Tahoe National Forest, Tahoe Donner Golf Course and Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area and Coyote Moon Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

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

Great home!

Beautiful home in a great location. House was super clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby F.

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

Great house and location

We loved the beautiful house and it’s location backing up to the Tahoe national forest. The only drawback was the 90/night pet fee that was not mentioned in the original listing. Despite this, we hope to come stay at this house again in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randee J.

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

Great Getaway

This cabin was a pleasure to stay in. The owners did a great job of making your stay an easy one. We were so impressed with the fully stocked kitchen, the amount of towels provided and even lotion in every single room! The cabin was clean and comfortable, a great place for a relaxing getaway! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alecia F., Walnut Creek, ca

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful vacation in the Bluemoose cabin. It has a great open layout, wonderful views of the forest/trees and a relaxing spa. One of the best VRBOs I’ve stayed at.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yuchen L.

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

Accurate photos and descriptions

Place was beautiful, instructions were clear for check in and check out. Overall a pretty good deal for the price. The hosts were very responsive! It was perfect for a longer trip since we were working from home, and there was plenty of table space for everyone to work comfortably. There were only two minor annoyances: 1. We couldn't find the remote for one of the upstairs fans, and we were there during the summer so the place got a little hot. The host did try to help but a missing remote is difficult to troubleshoot over the phone 2. We did have to do a good amount of cleaning at check out which took us about 2 hours to complete (all dishes had to be washed, bed stripped and laundry started, vacuumed, all trash taken out, etc.), so the cleaning & service fee felt high.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lily J.

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

Respite from the Bay Area

The owners Ken & Rebecca are delightful to rent from. Ken always responded promptly and was also very thoughtful with suggestions. The property is beautiful and perfect for our families with teens. The media room was such a bonus! The pictures in this listing accurately showcase this beautiful home but we were also pleasantly surprised at all of the nice kitchen amenities available for our use. It is such a joy to cook with quality pots & pans, knives especially when you are not in your own home. Most cabins, put their hand me down pots and pans without any pantry items to use. They lock everything up and you have to go and buy/bring everything. Unlike this home where it had every utensil you could need, drawers stocked with Ziplocs, tupperware, serving dishes, and plenty of plates, glasses for our family. The kitchen had an Instant Pot, Blender, Cuisanart knives, Viking range just to name a few, and came well stocked with a full spice cabinet and coffee cupboard. This made eating together on their large dining room table very enjoyable. The attention to detail in every room was really nice with matching furniture and comfortable beds with quality bedding. The bathrooms were nicely stocked with quality soap and lotion, shampoo, body soap and other bathroom necessities in case you forgot anything. There is a large hot tub on the deck surrounded by tall trees which made relaxing very easy. The Media room had leather loungers and a wet bar, stocked with a mini fridge and microwave for popcorn or for the warm face towels that were available to use. The location was perfect with several walking trails from this property. This is a large three split level home that is perfect for families with teens, plenty of space to hang out together and enjoy spreading out when you wanted to. If you have anyone that can not do stairs this would be something to be aware of. I could go on and on about all the ways the owners made renting this place so delightful, but you will have to just rent this yourself to experience the relaxation this house gave to our family. We can't wait to return to this property in the near future! Thank you Ken & Rebecca!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A0

This place is wonderful. So beautiful and one can hike right out the back door. We hope to return!
Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josh B., San Francisco, CA

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

Incredible home in an incredible location

Ken and Rebecca’s home is both luxurious and incredibly well-equipped. The beds are large and extremely comfortable. The living space is comfortable, with a great open plan design. And the kitchen/grill are top of the line and make cooking a real joy. The house is right up against the national forest and that means there is access to amazing hikes right from the back door. We could not give a stronger recommendation for this property. We loved our stay.
Stayed 55 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S., San Francisco

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

Beautiful Tahoe Donner Cabin

We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful Tahoe Donner cabin! First off, it’s a beautiful, spacious and well designed space. We appreciated how well organized and stocked the cabin was. Everything we needed was available to us! Everything was labeled down to every light switch, which was super helpful. Also, instructions for everything were very detailed. We will definitely be coming back to stay at your beautiful cabin! Thank you Ken and Rebecca!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

About the host

Hosted by Ken Murray (Blue Moose)

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Ken grew up 70 miles from Truckee, in the small town of Quincy. While he has lived and traveled many places, he is a homegrown Californian who loves nature, the outdoors and the mountains he once called home. Good cinematography is a critical component of any movie worth viewing for Ken. Rebecca is one of the many midwesterners who transplanted to California in her early 20's and fell in love with outdoor lifestyle (much to the dismay of her family back in Illinois, but fortunately they enjoy visiting her). Our passion for the outdoors led us to purchase our first home in Tahoe Donner in 2005. Although Rebecca's job (commercial interior design) keeps us in the Bay Area, we love being in the mountains and have spent many a weekend skiing, cycling, fly fishing, hiking and swimming around Tahoe.

Why they chose this property

With several extremely energetic German Shorthaired Pointers (GSPs) in the family, it was important that our home be located on a safe/quiet street that backs up to open space. We looked at many many homes in Tahoe Donner and none were quite right; most were your typical Tahoe Donner "large boxes", many had steep driveways (a nonstarter), and others were located on busy streets. The moment we walked into The Blue Moose for the first time, we knew that this was the one. We were captivated by the gorgeous pass-through fireplace, beautiful high ceilings and rough hewn cedar treatments on the main level. Along with the very private downstairs media room, the incredible location backing up to National Forest land and a Tahoe Donner trail, immediately sealed he deal for us. We absolutely love the location, stunning architecture, and peaceful setting.

What makes this property unique

The Blue Moose checked all of the boxes that we were looking for in a home.
Location - Pathway is super convenient to Alder Creek Road (the less-traveled back entrance to Tahoe Donner) and is just a short drive to both Trout Creek Recreation Center and the Northwoods pool and clubhouse.
Setting - We were very fortunate to find a home that backs up to National Forest Land. With direct access from the back yard to the Alder Creek trail system, ours is a fantastic location for avid mountain bikers and hikers. If you follow the trail down the hill, you will end up at Prosser Reservoir, where we love to kayak.
Architecture and Finishes – When we walked into the home for the first time, we were immediately wowed by the unique interior architecture and finishes. Your eye is immediately drawn to the fireplace that serves both the living room and Pub dining area and the vaulted wooden beam ceilings. The finishes are tasteful mountain style with fir floors and a blend of rough hewn cedar and hand-troweled walls.
Ideal Family Layout – With the living and dining areas are on the main level and the three of the four bedrooms below and the fourth above, families will appreciate the peace and quiet while the kiddos play below. Dual masters, a downstairs media room, and two dining areas are also perfect family amenities.