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Charming Donner Lake Vacation Home.

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Exterior
Living area
Interior
Living area
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Donner Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Northstar California Resort
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Charming Donner Lake Vacation Home.

Walk to Donner Lake!! Sit on the expansive back deck and enjoy the lake views and privacy that this home has to offer.

Get access to the numerous public beaches along Donner Lake or hike the trails of Donner Lake Memorial State Park, all within walking distance.

Located just 2 blocks away from the local restaurant and convenience store.

This charming mountain home located on the eastern end of Donner lake includes a large, European-style kitchen along with a spacious living room featuring Pine vaulted ceilings and large south facing windows that provide great light and warmth.

Come relax on the big sunny deck after a day at the beach or exploring the Sierra Nevada mountains.

With many high quality amenities like a gas barbecue grill for summer picnics, Smart TV, dishwasher/Dryer, HIGH SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET and much more for you to enjoy during your stay at our Donner Lake Vacation Home.

This delightful 3 bedroom/2 bathroom cabin can sleep up to 6 people comfortably.

Master Bedroom-Queen bed, 2nd Bedroom-Queen Bed, 3rd Bedroom-Two Twin Beds, 2 Full Bathrooms (Sink, Shower and Bathtub), Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Natural Gas Fire Place to enjoy after a day on the slopes, Flat level driveway for up to 3 vehicles


Just 3 hours from San Francisco
• 35 minutes to Reno
• 25 minutes to North Shore Lake Tahoe
• Easy access to I-80 Freeway, 0.7 miles east of the cabin.
• Convenient to shopping and restaurants in historic downtown Truckee (10 min.) and Gateway shopping centers.
• Close to Safeway, Savemart Supermarket, Longs and Rite Aid.

Easy, Flat Level Access/Driveway during the Snowy Winter Season.

• Located at the heart of some of the best Ski Resorts in the Tahoe Area. Less than half-hour from: Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Northstar, Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, Tahoe Donner®, Boreal, and Soda Springs; in addition to the Cross-Country Ski Trails located down the road at Donner Lake Memorial State Park.

A variety of summer activities are available at Donner Lake including Hiking, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water-Skiing, Rafting, Horse-Back riding, Golfing, Rock Climbing, Swimming and much more.

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Languages

English, Russian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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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
ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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

Truckee is home to this holiday home. 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. 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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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 15 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 21 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 33 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 5 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Donner Lake Vacation Home. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Charming Donner Lake Vacation Home. located?

Situated in Truckee, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. Donner Memorial State Park and KidZone Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 42 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lizann A.

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

Wonderful!

Visited for some cozy family time and snow play and outdoor exploring. We come to Tahoe often throughout the year to get away from bay area bustle... This place is great! Super tidy👍Thank you for having us in your cabin, the view is lovely ❤️.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franco C.

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

Nice Spot

Great location to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Destination Wedding

We love the place and the location. I would recommend it to anyone who visits the Truckee area. It's a 3 minute walk to the beautiful Donner Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mindy B.

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

Wonderful Family House

Clean, cute two story house. Such a great location to the public docks. We enjoyed every part about it. In the summer, the downstairs stays very cool and the bedrooms are downstairs so sleep is easy. The upstairs does get pretty hot (we stayed in July). The host was professional. We will likely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

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

Great place

Great location, quite and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greta F.

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

lovely property, excellent location

The host was very communicative, check-in and check-out information was clear, and the location couldn't be better!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Great location and great place

Loved this little sweet slice of heaven. Brought out two little kids who loved playing on the sled that is at the house and the cozy warm fires that are upstairs and downstairs. Kitchen has a lot of things to cook with which made it feel like home. GREAT location - stores and downtown super close and Donner lake right in your view from deck. Very clean and cozy. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Brooke M.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Dirty Home

Location is FANTASTIC for access to days at the lake. However, the house was VERY dirty, dingy, and run down. Was staying for a quiet long weekend at the lake for my 40th birthday and just wanted a get away close to the lake... otherwise we likely would have looked for a hotel or returned home. Some of our family returned home instead of staying due to the lack of cleanliness. Love the area but would not stay in this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jeremy H.

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

Lake House

Great location near the lake away from the main road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

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

perfect location to downtown Truckee and the resorts.

Great accommodations for me, sons and grandkids
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erika C.

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

Awesome location, super comfy!

Hard to beat this location! Lovely lake views. Fully stocked kitchen which we really appreciate. Would definitely stay here again. :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelley C.

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

sweep pine neddles

Great place to stay, all bedrooms are downstairs and all living upstairs. Harder for older folks. Pine needles could have been swept up at drive way and front door, again old people and slippery. Otherwise all good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betsy A.

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

Great Donner Property

Comfortable and charming Donner Lake home close to the water and town. Had everything we needed, and we had a great stay. Property owner was very attentive. Two thumbs up from someone who grew up in Truckee and knows the area well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jason R.

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

Great family summer trip

Great location, close walking distance to public piers/rocky beach. Comfortable interior. Lots of board games & books for use. Full serviceable kitchen. Spacious balcony. We would stay again.. perhaps try a winter trip here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

scott d.

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

cozy mountain retreat

We were pleased with the house- it was a perfect fit for our family. The host was very easy to reach and helped us with an adjustment we had to make to our plans- especially appreciated. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Lovely weekend

Beautiful property with lots of space! We enjoyed the short distances to the lake, the market, and other area attractions. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diana G., Davis, CA

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

What a great stay!

Comfortable cabin, very clean, great host, great location. We will be back!!
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Carolyn W.

Great location

Beautifully set close to Donner Lake, easy access to freeway, skiing, town and lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Megan B.

We had a great time! Great location and the house wa super cute. It had everything we needed.

The house and location were perfect. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

great property walking distance to Donner Lake, kitchen and diner

Clean convenient well stocked plenty of room for the family and more during 4th of July Family get together...
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ula W., Rocklin, CA

Loved Our Stay!

Our family of 4 (kids ages 12 & 15) had a wonderful stay at the "Tree House". We came for hiking around the Donner Lake area; beautiful trails around Boreal. House was very comfortable, well stocked, clean and I felt more spacious than the pictures made it appear. Had coffee filters, salt & pepper, a few different spice blends and more than enough kitchen gadgets that I never got a chance to use. Wifi worked well. Instructions were clear, although I did need the "Mister" to show me how to use the TV. We ended up doing our shopping at Safeway about a mile away, but later discovered there was a convience store 2 blocks away that we could have gotten our items at since we were only there the weekend. They carried tri-tip, ground beef, bacon and a few select fresh produce items, etc. My only complaint was that we didn't stay long enough! Thank you for letting us stay at your vacation rental. It was a very enjoyable trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Molly W., North Yarmouth, Maine

Great location and clean, spacious rental.

We had a great stay in the Truckee area and loved the public access to Donner Lake just a short walk from the home. The house was as described and photographed - spacious, clean, well stocked and comfortable. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sharon B.

Comfy and convenient.

This is our second stay. This home is quite comfortable and conveniently located. Sharon Bonelli-Gravesen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michel S.

Donner Lake house

Overall the house is excellent for two or more people for a weekend or week of fun in Tahoe. The house is comfortable and warm feeling. It is open with plenty of room for family friends and guest. The porch is a great place to cookout or eat on with plenty of room. The house was clean and organized. The Treehouse was delightful with many amenities for cooking and enjoyment with guests and family. Great location and easy to find. It definitely is place you can go year after year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mia E.

Summer Retreat

We had a lovely stay at the lake house. It's a great location just a block away from Donner Lake to enjoy all of the summer lake activities. The house felt spacious and bright. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with the essential cooking supplies. A very relaxing and active week in Tahoe. We hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016

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English, Russian