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Escape to Margaritaville - Pet Friendly & Hot Tub. 30 Day Minimum Rental.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Rec Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Escape to Margaritaville - Pet Friendly & Hot Tub. 30 Day Minimum Rental.

Perfect Ski Lease for 30 day minimum. Don't get stuck with having a Ski Lease for the entire season. Instead, enjoy this pet friendly, spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Tahoe Donner home that offers a mountain environment with an open great room with floor to ceiling windows. A wood burning stove adds warmth and added atmosphere on those cold, chilly nights.

Located upstairs is the master bedroom (queen bed) and bathroom. There’s even an office area available in the loft for those taking working vacations.

The main level has two additional bedrooms (both with queen beds and one with a set of bunk beds), bathroom, an open kitchen, dining area, living room with large flat screen TV and the laundry room. A wrap-around deck on the rear of the house has a gas grill and a hot tub.

Downstairs is a rec room, complete with furniture, a pool table and another set of bunk beds. There is also a small library of books for you to enjoy during your stay.

I am happy to share my special getaway with you and truly hope you get to enjoy it as much as I do. Sit back and relax in the hot tub and look at the stars in the sky. The views out the back, particularly in the early morning, are very peaceful.

Tahoe Donner is a wonderful, mountainous resort community with many amenities, including its own small downhill ski area, a fantastic cross country ski center, a sledding hill and Recreation Center. The Rec Center offers hot tubs, heated pool, fitness center, saunas and health spa. In addition, there is an equestrian center, tennis courts, 18 hole golf course and driving range, a public restaurant (The Lodge at Tahoe Donner), and a private beach on Donner Lake. Tahoe Donner is conveniently situated at the upper west end of Truckee.

Winter is a special time of year here in Tahoe Donner. Vehicles with 4 wheel drive or vehicles with chains are recommended and sometimes required. At times, heavy snowfall may result in unexpected power outages in the area and at times the snow plows get backed up and are slow to respond. Remember, you're in the mountains and Mother Nature may not want to cooperate with your specific plans. So if you get stuck in the house or lose power, relax and enjoy the serenity.....

Amenities:
Hot Tub
Cable TV
DVR with various Movies
WiFi
Games & Puzzles
Pool Table
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Refrigerator/Freezer
Gas Stove w/Oven & Broiler
Microwave
Dishwasher
Gas BBQ (on deck)
Spices, Olive Oil, PAM
Keurig Coffee Maker
Toaster
Electric Can Opener
Cooking Utensils
Garbage Disposal
Heat Only/No Air Conditioning
Wood Burning Stove
Linens
Washer/Dryer
Outdoor Furniture
Garage

Property manager

Michael Bede

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
Please clean up after your dog.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Truckee has a 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM curfew on noise which Tahoe Donner adheres to. This is a quiet neighborhood, please be respectful of the neighbors.
All trash must be placed in Bear Box located near the street. DO NOT leave trash outside of the bin or house.
Please respect my home as if it was your own. I take great pride in maintaining a beautiful mountain getaway for people, like you, to use & relax in.

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 and a first aid kit

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, or check out an event or a game at North Tahoe Regional Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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What's nearby

  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Donner Lake - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 25 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 33 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 13 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Margaritaville - Pet Friendly & Hot Tub. 30 Day Minimum Rental. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Escape to Margaritaville - Pet Friendly & Hot Tub. 30 Day Minimum Rental.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Margaritaville - Pet Friendly & Hot Tub. 30 Day Minimum Rental.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Margaritaville - Pet Friendly & Hot Tub. 30 Day Minimum Rental. located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marc C.

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

Prefect Tahoe Donner hide out

We had an amazing time at Margaritaville! The house was exactly what we needed, lots of space, hot tub, fire place, game/teen room). The host was very responsive when needed.
Stayed 57 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh M.

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

Great spot in Truckee

We had a great stay! Downstairs room is great for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Margaritaville Christmas

This was a great place! Mike, the owner made everything so easy. Loved the house, great location, absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kao S.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

This house has essentially everything you need. The sofa in the living room is so comfy. Same goes for the rec room downstairs, which can be a little cold. The backyard is wide open to small trail. Parking could be difficult during winter time as it is very steep. Couldn't get jacuzzi to go higher then 96 degree, but was good enough for us. Overall, we love this house and what it has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Perfect Spot!

We had a great stay with our pups. It was in a great location with a beautiful view out the back. Thanks!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Fantastic Getaway!

We felt so lucky to stay in Mike's home for our annual snow weekend. The house is extremely comfortable, and the amenities are terrific. It exceeded expectations all around. We especially enjoyed the chessboard! And Mike was a responsive and welcoming host. We'd love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family + ski

What a great place!! We enjoyed the fireplace and hot tub after a day of skiing. Mike is the best host I've dealt with! Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helena L., San Jose

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

Everything we wished for!

Great stay! Perfect for large groups and families. Loved the hot tub after skiing. The large open living room with large windows into the woods is just stunning. Plenty of space to roam around. The basement with plenty of kids toys was highly appreciated by our toddler. Parking pad on street level made it so much easier to actually get in and out. Plan plenty of time to get through Truckee on the weekends if you‘re heading to one of the resorts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

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

Welcoming

This is a family house they let others rent and we would rent it again. We stayed here during a winter storm. The plow did a good job on the driveway. We parked one night in the garage (which is a great amenity), but had trouble getting up the driveway on a cold icy morning, so parked up top the rest of the week to be safe. Chains would have done the trick - we had 4 wheel and snow tires. The owner was helpful in our booking change and checked in on us during the snow storm and left a yummy liquor in the freezer to share! We loved playing pool. We skied at Tahoe Donner. Went tubing at Tahoe Donner (skip it) and sledded in the neighborhood with the house sleds - fun! We made fires, used the hot tub and cooked a few nights. We ate at Moody's, 50/50 and tacos at Como. All great and close. We also worked and used the office loft for that. WIFI worked great. Dog friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley W., San leandro,ca

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

Way better than adverised!

This place was very cozy, the description doesn't begin to do it justice. Perfect for a family, very spacious. I loved how it was completely decorated for Christmas. It gave an "at home" vibe. Thank you Michael for opening your home up to mine, I would definitely recommend this home to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

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

Fantastic Fall Getaway

Loved this property! Great location, well-appointed, something for everyone. We stayed with my parents, our adult children, and our lab, Theo, and it was a hit with everyone. We'd stay again in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jondea E.

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

We loved this house!

Micheal’s place was great. The home was in a beautiful location, was spacious and clean. The description of the home is accurate and there is plenty of space to bring our family and two dogs. Michael was responsive and very kind. We will absolutely return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Alexis J.

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

Great place and location

We had a great time! The property is close to the store, fishing in the Truckee River, and Donner Lake. Plenty of space for a big group. Bummer the hot tub didn’t work though.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B., so cal

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

Loved this beautiful home!

I wish I could give more stars! This home was the perfect vacation getaway for our family! There is plenty of room for a large group to relax and enjoy the many things this property has to offer. The beds were very comfortable and the neighborhood was so quiet! We enjoyed playing pool downstairs and there are plenty of other games on hand to enjoy. The back of the property has a nice trail to walk or ride your bike, or you can just relax in the hammock which was really peaceful. Any questions we had were quickly answered by Mike, which we greatly appreciated (we did not have anywhere near that great of service with another property we rented in the area the year prior). We love the Truckee/North Lake Tahoe area, and hope to stay at this lovely home again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Great family/pet friendly place in Tahoe Donner

We had a nice stay here (5 adults, 2 kids). It's in a convenient location near Northwoods in Tahoe Donner, with a well-appointed kitchen, pool room downstairs for games and hanging out. Owner was friendly and communicative. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bodhi R.

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

Nice Getaway....

Enjoyed the house and hot tub! Conveniently located near Alpine Meadow Ski Resort. And I liked the house binder for suggestions of nearby restaurants, as well as the recipes! We had breakfast at the Donner Lake Kitchen and enjoyed the wide variety of menu & drink items!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aspen B.

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

Perfect location for friends reunion

I booked this VRBO for a ski trip with friends from college and it was perfect for our weekend! We really enjoyed the grill, hot tub and pool table. Plus, it was so nice to have a big kitchen table so we could all sit together for meals. I was so impressed and I recommend this place to my family for future vacations, and I already started looking at weekends for the summer to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Rico M.

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

Great cabin in great location.

Our group loved the cabin. Had everything we needed. Check in and check out was as easy as it gets. Very gracious host .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Snow

The house was amazing and Mike the home owner is a wonderful person. We have never rented from a better person always there to answer questions and help us in any way we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

Fantastic stay

Exactly what we hoped for, would consider booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth S., Corte Madera, CA

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

What a great week!

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at Michael’s place and my family really enjoyed it. It is well stocked, clean, and close to hiking trails. The game room downstairs was a major bonus for our kids. Communication w/Michael was east as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karie B.

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

Great family getaway!

Our group consisted of 8: Mom & Dad (us, 50+), our 2 kids (19, 23), and a few of their friends (19, 20, 20, 23), and our dogs. This was a great place, super clean with all the necessities! We enjoyed the lake by day and home cooked meals, games, pool/billiards, walks, and hot tub by night and morning. Though our group is older, there is also plenty of fun stuff for young ones. This cabin has an open back yard that backs to a walking/mountain bike trail that appears to run for miles. Though we brought our own beach towels and dog bowls, we didn’t need to as these too were provided. We definitely plan to come back! Thank you again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

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

Quiet Getaway

Quiet neighborhood. House had everything we needed and convient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anikka W.

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

Amazing Host and Amazing property

Not only was the host the most accommodating and friendly, but the house was everything and more. I will absolutely be staying here again, the house was just a dream. Nothing but positive things to say Mike and his gorgeous home.

10/10 Excellent

Jaime B.

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

Nice mountain retreat for families

Beautiful home in the woods with plenty of space for a family reunion. We had a great time with our son, daughter in law, and four grandkids. Well equipped and with toys, games, and entertainment options for the kids. Close to hiking and beautiful Truckee downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Michael Bede

Host profile image
I’m a big Jimmy Buffet fan and I also like margaritas, so when I bought this house in 2015, it only seemed appropriate to name it Margaritaville. I had a sign made by a local craftsman along with another one that’s on the back deck by the hot tub. That one is House of the Rising Sun, which is a great song by the Animals. This year I've decided to make it available in 30 day increments.

Why they chose this property

This property has a downward driveway from the street, but once you're at the house, the lot is flat and perfect for kids to play in. There is a greenbelt behind the house.
In the wintertime, there is a great sledding hill very close to the house. Just go out the back door and turn right. Walk down to the water tank and just on the other side is the sledding hill.

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