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3000sf 4BR+ Ski-in Ski-Out, Views & AC!

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Location of cabin showing paths to/from ski area.
First snow of the season!  Picture taken on September 22, 2013.
View from the front door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bunk Room

3 Single Bunk Beds

Loft

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

3000sf 4BR+ Ski-in Ski-Out, Views & AC!

PLEASE NOTE:

THE TOWN OF TRUCKEE RECENTLY IMPLEMENTED SHORT-TERM-RENTAL RULES THAT LIMITS THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS OVER 12 YEARS OF AGE TO 10.

You are surrounded by full-time residents who work while you are on vacation. Please respect the town-wide quiet hours of 10pm to 7am. If you are cited by the police for violation of this, you agree your rental ends immediately with no refund of remaining rent and you forfeit your security deposit.

This is a large (3,000 sqft) home which backs onto the Tahoe Donner ski hill. Forget packing the car and gearing up at the ski slope. Simply change at home, go out the back door, strap your on skis and and within 2 minutes you can be on the ski slope. However, because of the slight slope and some traversing required, snowboarders are not able to "ski-in ski-out." The ski area is very small but is a great place for beginners and when lift lines at the bigger resorts are 30+ minutes the longest lines at Tahoe Donner tend to be about 2 to 5 minutes.

In Summer, we are one of the few homes in Tahoe Donner with air conditioning!
We have beds for 14. The Town of Truckee recently implemented Short-Term-Rental rules that limits the maximum number of occupants over 12 years of age to 10. This is important and you will be responsible for paying any Tahoe Donner and Truckee fines as a result of exceeding this number.

This home is at just over 7,000 feet in elevation and is not one of the 'lower' Tahoe Donner homes. There are few trees around it and this enables the expansive views. In addition, sometimes on clear nights we lie down on the back deck for awesome views of the night sky.

Tahoe Donner is a year-round resort located in the historic town of Truckee, California. In addition to being able access the Tahoe Donner ski area from the backyard, there are many recreational opportunities of the Lake Tahoe region.

Walk just a quarter mile up the street while treating yourself to the amazing views from Skislope Way and you will arrive at Tahoe Donner's 35 miles of hiking trails. The extensive network of trails provides fantastic views and a great cardio workout.

Golfers be sure to check out the Tahoe Donner golf course--the highest elevation course in Tahoe, known for having the best greens in the region.

Within Tahoe Donner you will find The Pub, The Lodge, and Pizza on the Hill. In Truckee, you will find amazing dining and shopping in a historic setting.

Located on the ground floor of our mountain home is our 'dorm' room with three bunkbeds and a game room with foosball and a large-screen TV. There is also a separate washer and a dryer. On the main floor are three bedrooms--one eastern king, one queen and one with two twin beds. There is a wide open, family style great room with open kitchen and dining area. The great room opens to the back deck perfect for BBQing, relaxing, and eating. Upstairs is a loft with a trundle bed and a computer desk. The home also is equipped with Wi-Fi.

Please note this house is at about 7,000 feet in elevation. If it snows you will need to have AWD or 4WD to get to it and (as with many of the homes at the higher elevations in Tahoe Donner) during snowstorms it is possible for the road and/or driveway to become temporarily impassible until they are cleared.

IMPORTANT: This is NOT a party house, and we strictly enforce the rental agreement. You may not have more than the reserved number of guests on the property at any time (day or night). Both the Town of Truckee and the Tahoe Donner Association forbid loud noise, or music after 10 pm and before 7 am. This is absolutely a NON-smoking property, no exceptions. Violations of the rental agreement will result in forfeiture of the security deposit and could result in substantial legal liability, so please read it carefully. Violations are a breach of your rental agreement and can result in termination of your stay with no refunds. Sorry, I understand that 95% of you don't need me to say this.

Check in time is 5pm. Checkout time is 11am. At various times during the year we have back-to-back rentals and the cleaners need every bit of six hours to clean (now 8 to 10 hours with additional COVID-19 cleaning procedures.) If you want to ensure early check in or late check out, please reserve an extra day on either end of your reservation :)

We supply linens and basic kitchen stuff like pots, pans, dishes, flatware. We try our best to strike a good balance between keeping fees reasonable and making sure everyone has a great visit to the cabin.

ALL people count, so include all in your reservation. This includes infants and children and anyone who will be on the property even for a short time during the day.

Truckee Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate Number (RCN) STR21-00623

Keywords: ski-in, ski-out, ski in, ski out, mountain, cabin, skislope, tahoe, donner, ski slope, view

Property manager

omar billawala

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Cabin is not baby-proofed & no safety gates.
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Events

No events allowed
Guest agrees to forfeit deposit if noise complaint
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A signed copy of the rental agreement must be received within 48 hours of the booking.
Please let me know what brings you to Truckee and how many guests will be over the age of 13 during your stay.
Outside lights must be off by 10pm and outside noise must cease by 10pm. Guests are liable for Truckee or HOA fines for violations of these rules.

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: Guest agrees to forfeit deposit if noise complaint
This property uses solar energy
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

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. 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

  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Donner Lake - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 30 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 37 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3000sf 4BR+ Ski-in Ski-Out, Views & AC! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3000sf 4BR+ Ski-in Ski-Out, Views & AC!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3000sf 4BR+ Ski-in Ski-Out, Views & AC!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3000sf 4BR+ Ski-in Ski-Out, Views & AC! located?

Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Truckee is within a 5-minute walk of Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area and Tahoe National Forest, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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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

Harman D.

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

Clean and Spacious

We loved our stay at Omar’s place. Omar was a great host, communicated from start, during and end. The place was exactly as it was described. The place was spacious for our large family.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorelei F.

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

Perfect place for a get together

This place was great for our familys to get together for skiing and sledding. The house was very clean and spacious and the views were beautiful. Definitely not a ski in and ski out property though. Especially with children. Besides that, it was perfect for our snow trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

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

Ski and snow getaway

Great location, plenty of room for a family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Limin Y.

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

Great house

Pretty cozy and comfortable house
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia M.

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

Perfect Tahoe Location

We absolutely loved staying here with a couple close friends and our little ones! The house was perfect for kids with the game and bunk room downstairs and being able to ski out to the slopes was perfect. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Family vacation

Omar's Tahoe home was perfect for our family vacation! We had 3 families of 4 people each and the house fit us perfectly. The game room was enjoyed my the kids, and the adults too! There were lots of movies to choose from and an impressive book collection . The proximity to the ski slopes was convenient. Tha
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn P.

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

My new favorite home away from home

I don’t know where to begin. The house was beautiful and clean and just felt like home the moment we walked in. Omar was an amazing host, so easy to communicate with. They made sure the house had everything we needed to have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We hope to stay there again one day soon.! Thank you Omar for a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie J.

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

The BEST Truckee Home for families!

We had a perfect stay at Omar's home in Truckee. The home was perfect for our extended family and was even better than described. The home is sooooooo clean! Omar was incredibly responsive and helpful. There was plenty of private space, but an equally wonderful amount of space for us to gather as a family. The area is quiet and lovely. There were even a few deer finding shelter under the back deck when we were there! This is by the far the nicest VRBO we have stayed in. Absolutely 10 out of 10!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

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

Short break

Property is beautiful. First kitchen to have everything I needed in a holiday rental. Owner was responsive and helpful with minor issues we encountered. Couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kareem S.

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

In town for Ski Races

Very large, well-appointed house in Tahoe Donner with a game room allowing kids to entertain themselves. We recommend this property. Communication was continuous and complete.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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

Another Great Stay Here

This is our second time renting this home and we love it. Omar is a very responsive and helpful host. We had two families (7 kids) and there is lots to do in the home, and it's just steps away from the slopes. We'll rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel P.

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

Great house, great location

This was really a great house with plenty of room for two families of four (four kids 6 to 10) and grandma and grandpa to enjoy. Access was simple by having the garage door opener on an app, it was all we used to access the house our entire stay. One day we got rained in, but there were plenty of games, reading material (all nicely categorized) and TV options to keep our entire group entertained. The next day it dumped snow and there was plenty of space outdoors to enjoy it. We're a family of snowboarders, so we couldn't exactly ride out the back door, but the nearest run was less then a five minute walk on packed snow from the rear deck. The house has plenty of room for large groups to stretch out and the views were awesome. We did have a couple of small issues, but the host/owner was always responsive and none of it really negatively impacted our stay. As others have mentioned, you'll need to bring all of your cooking supplies like oil, syrup, salt/pepper and orther spices, but there are plenty of open drawers and cabinets to store your stuff in. There was also plenty of pots/pans/plates/cups/cooking utensils (bring your own wine glasses).
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dariusz G., Portola Valley, CA

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

Great Ski-in Ski-out Tahoe Donner House

Great place for a couple of families to ski Tahoe Donner! Awesome house, plenty of space, clean, warm, and amazing views across the valley to Mt Rose from the kitchen! Ski-in-ski-out, except not for new or very young skiers. My 3 year old could not ski-in/out without significant help from me, especially with 8-12" of new snow, and on the way in. My 6year old was able to do it, but not without considerable effort on the way in during a powder day. That being said, we'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garrett M.

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

Backcountry ski group

We had a excellent stay at the Cabin, lots of space for everyone to spread out and beautiful spot. One shower issue which was quickly remedied. Can’t wait to go back and stay again
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul C., San Francisco

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

Stands Out for All the Right Reasons

We had 8 people looking for comfortable, ski in/ski out lodging. This place was perfect. It is large, bright, well-located, comfortable, and immaculately clean. You can walk outside, strap on skis and in a minute you are on one of Tahoe Donner's easy (green) slopes. The kitchen has all the cookware and table setting you will need (but bring everything you will need to cook with, including salt, pepper, spices and oil). There are lots of chairs, beds, sofas, televisions, bathrooms, towels - even shelves full of a wide range of interesting books, all organized by subject matter. You feel like you are stepping into someone's home, but without the clutter and idiosyncrasies that sometimes come along. The owner was very responsive, even texting us ahead of our check-in time to let us know the place was available early. We didn't need additional help, but he seemed like he would have been very responsive had it been otherwise. Thank you for making our weekend a good one.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great stay

House is great, better than portrayed in the pictures. Plenty of space. A library of books and DVDs for kids/adults. Toys for kids of all ages, pool table, foosball, Xbox. Very quiet. Can ski in/out to Tahoe Donner which is fantastic. Omar, the owner, is very friendly and communicative.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bud A.

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

Snow

Remember you are high on the mountain we got 8 ft in 5 days
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

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

A Wonderful Stay

Our family and friends stayed in this property for a week during the summer. There were eight adults, two children, and one toddler. There was plenty of room to spread out during the day due to a large upstairs family room and a large downstairs game room. The two children loved sleeping in the bunk bed room downstairs and the adults slept comfortably in the three bedrooms on the main floor and the loft room. For those enjoying outdoor activities the cabin is conveniently located within walking and biking distance to miles of beautiful trails. It is also a short distance drive to Donner Lake. The property is well equipped with toys for children, books, a pool table, and multiple televisions. We are hoping we can spend another vacation in this beautiful house and area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A., Fargo,ND

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

Great house

A great house; clean, great amenities, lots of space for our big group, and incredible views. We could not have asked for more from the place. The owner was responsive and and quick to reply with any questions. Would stay here again, and hope to in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Herb C.

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

Very spacious home in a quiet neighborhood!

Was a great place with plenty of space for our large group, and the quiet elevated neighborhood allowed for spectacular views of the mountains and stars at night. Was a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso B.

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

Family Getaway

We had a wonderful time. Beautiful views. We saw deer in the backyard a few times during our stay. Everyone enjoyed the game room. Great place to get away with the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lane C.

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

Wonderful getaway

The property was all that we had hoped for and more. There was plenty of space for my husband and me plus 8 teenage boys. The layout of the house allowed for time together and time apart. The views are simply gorgeous. The boys loved all of the TVs, pool table, and flus all. The walls of books and movies could keep people entertained for months. Omar was very responsive and made prearrival and check-in super easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan R.

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

Wonderful location. Nice house.

We were looking for a light, open location. This place didn't disappoint. It is up a hill and has a breath-taking, unobstructed view of Martis Valley and the surrounding mountains. The house has plenty of room and the game room and bunkbed room were a really nice bonus. Kid heaven!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Cozy family home

Large cozy Tahoe Donner home. Great book/toys collection for kids. Well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by omar billawala

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We are a family who had four younger children when we purchased this cabin. All of them learned to ski together at Tahoe Donner. By their 3rd day of skiing they (the youngest of whom was then 6 years old) were each able to make it back to the cabin on skis.

Why they chose this property

We chose the Tahoe area because we love the clean mountain air and the amazing sky views (on clear nights you can see our arm of the Milky Way Galaxy stretching across the sky!) We chose Tahoe Donner because it is a year-round resort with activities such as skiing, cross country skiing, camping, fishing, horseback riding, watersports, hiking, and more close by with good access to a decent-sized city (Truckee), a large city (Reno--if you like sushi, the only all-you-can eat sushi place that I have ever liked is there, JJ's Sushi, and it is very reasonably priced!) and numerous ski resorts (Boreal, Donner Ski Ranch, Sugar Bowl, Northstar, Squaw Valley, and Alpine Meadows,) We chose this cabin because of the spectacular views and the ability to ski out the back porch down to the Tahoe Donner Ski Hill!

What makes this property unique

Tahoe Donner offers a wealth of year-round activities but what really sealed the deal for us was being able to have our kids ski off in the morning while we lounge around the house. With walkie talkies we can communicate with them pretty much wherever they are on the ski hill.

We also love the panoramic views which extend from the Carson Range to Northstar.

My wife loves fishing and we often go to Donner Lake, Prosser & Stampede Reservoirs, and sometimes Lake Tahoe. If you have a boat, please be aware that boat inspections are required for Donner Lake and for Lake Tahoe and that self inspections are required for the reservoirs.

Languages:

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