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Black Bear by AvantStay | Spacious Lodge in Tahoe Donner w/ Game Room & Hot Tub

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Welcome to Black Bear!
Your holiday awaits.
Hot tub paradise.
Please note there are only 2 black sofa seats in the game room.
Loft.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Donner Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Northstar California Resort
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Loft

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Ensuite Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Black Bear by AvantStay | Spacious Lodge in Tahoe Donner w/ Game Room & Hot Tub

Welcome to Black Bear, an AvantStay home!

This home truly has everything you need for an unforgettable getaway. With a spacious living room, gas fireplace, an open concept kitchen with high-end appliances, a breakfast bar, and a dining table for large gatherings, this property provides all the comforts of home in a unique setting. Upstairs you’ll find bright and comfortable bedrooms and a fun game room with billiards, shuffleboard, and a 70-inch screen television. Stairs lead to an open loft with a workspace ideal for those working from home. Outside, a large hot tub overlooking the pines invites you to spend your evenings unwinding under the stars. The deck also features lounge chairs and a dining area with a gas grill and outdoor heater. Enjoy!

Situated in the snowy Sierra Nevada Mountain range straddling the border between California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe offers stunning panoramic scenery and year-round adventure. Visitors flock here especially to ski and snowboard on dramatic slopes that seem to fall into the abyss of the lake’s cobalt blue water. Whether you’re looking for a day in the mountains or a booze cruise on the lake, you can have it all in Tahoe.

Nearby Attractions: Northstar Ski Resort, Rubicon Pizza, Tompkins Memorial Trail (hiking), Balance Holistic Health Spa, Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course, Truckee Bike Park, Truckee River Winery, Boreal Mountain Resort, Donner Lake (Watersports and Marina), Martis Peak Fire Lookout, Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center, Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum.

Experience Lake Tahoe, AvantStay Style.

Each home is provided with a guest pass which allows exclusive access to Tahoe Donner (a nominal charge may apply for some activities). Activities available for guests include; Private beach on Donner Lake, two Tahoe Donner Clubhouses with pools, tennis courts, golf course (summer), snowshoeing, downhill and cross-country skiing (winter). Tahoe Donner features a small market/deli, a restaurant (The Lodge), and Recreation Center. The Recreation Center offers a fitness center, hot tubs, a heated pool, and saunas.

Book the getaway of your dreams!

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team. Whether it’s fridge stocking or in-home massages, AvantStay offers a variety of upgrades & experiences to enhance your stay.

Home Truths:
- We allow service animals at this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- Due to extreme wildfire risk, any type of outdoor wood burning fireplaces, fire pits, or charcoal grills are strictly prohibited. Violations will result in fines starting at $5,000 per Lake Tahoe short term rental regulations.
- Please note that during the winter months, all outdoor furniture, including the grills, will be unavailable.
- This home does not have AC.
- Max occupancy for this home is 8.
​​​​​​​- Please note there are only 2 black sofa seats in the game room.
- Please note that there is a FEE to access the Tahoe Donner amenities and areas.

Parking Details:
- A maximum of 6 cars can park onsite.
- No street parking allowed.
- Violations result in fines of $1,000 and up, and revocation of the permit after three or more violations.

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The room configuration is as follows:
Primary Bedroom / King bed w/ En-suite
Bedroom 2 / King bed
Bedroom 3 / Two full beds
Bedroom 4 / Two twin beds
Additional Sleeping (Loft) Pull-Out Couch

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Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

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Property manager

AvantStay
Premier Host

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: 21
Check out before 11:00 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
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

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this cabin 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing and skiing.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Donner Lake - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 28 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 35 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 12 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Black Bear by AvantStay | Spacious Lodge in Tahoe Donner w/ Game Room & Hot Tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Black Bear by AvantStay | Spacious Lodge in Tahoe Donner w/ Game Room & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Bear by AvantStay | Spacious Lodge in Tahoe Donner w/ Game Room & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Bear by AvantStay | Spacious Lodge in Tahoe Donner w/ Game Room & Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Black Bear by AvantStay | Spacious Lodge in Tahoe Donner w/ Game Room & Hot Tub located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within a 10-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 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay! The house was clean and there was soap, paper towels, Kleenex, and Tide provided for our use. We all enjoyed playing pool and shuffle board and few of us used the hot tub (it was really nice)!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany R.

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

Great place

The beds are very comfortable. We had a great stay. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

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

Very lovely

Great condition of furniture and house. The number of beds was perfect for my family which included a few small kids. It was quiet and warm. The kitchen was very well supplied with good knives, lots of plates and glassware. The night before we departed we got about a foot of snow and the driveway was nicely cleared in the early morning, and again right as we were leaving
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

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

Our stay

Family enjoyed the game room and hot tub. We all had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

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

Cleaner than a hotel! Sparkling!

Amazing property!! The pictures don't even do justice...definitely will be back again!! Highly recommend this property. The beds were incredibly comfortable as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn T.

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

Very warm place with a nice hot hub

The walls is a little thin but beside that, it was a lovely stay! Very warm and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Black Bear House

Beautiful home
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Maxcine A.

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

Nice place

Very spacious. Over all cleann well stocked home. However, we found hair in several beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie H.

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

Great location and awesome game room!

We recently stayed at this property with a group of 4 adults and 3 teens. On the positive side, the home is in a great location with nice amenities (fee based), is beautifully decorated, had comfy beds and plenty of space. The game room and hot tub were the highlights for us. On the less positive side, the kitchen and baths are very dated, as was the deck furniture. Also many windows do not operate properly and lack shades which created privacy issues in the bedrooms and bathrooms as neighbors can see in. The kitchen is very minimally stocked so cooking wasn't as enjoyable as it could have been. Kudos, however, to the management company which was incredibly responsive to the few issues we had during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley B.

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

The house is awesome. The rules posted at every turn was a bit much.

We rent homes regularly in the Truckee/Tahoe area for family weekends. This house was great, but it felt like every wall and even the view window out of the living room has a sign with house rules. I get the feeling they have issues with college kids, but it is a little over the top for a family. The feeling you're left with is being an irresponsible intruder in someone else's house. That is not exactly what you'd expect for paying $2k for 2 nights. Also, I understand getting feedback, but the property management company sends a pre-arrival survey, a first day survey, and several emails and texts for a review, which again is a little over the top. With all of that said, the house is great. The game room was a hit, and we all enjoyed the floor plan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by AvantStay

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At AvantStay, we pride ourselves on our guest experience. We do the trip planning - so you can spend more time on vacation. With 24/7 customer support, a dedicated concierge, and tech-enabled touchpoints from the moment you book to an easy and seamless check-out, we make your experience as carefree as you could possibly want it to be. AvantStay features 500 homes in 30+ destinations and is growing quickly. For any questions about your next trip, please don't hesitate to reach out directly and we'd be more than happy to help your vacation come true.

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