Family friendly home set amongst the pines, and backing up to a National Forest

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130.3 sq m

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Parking available
Pool
Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Truckee, CA

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
‪7 min drive‬
Donner Lake
‪10 min drive‬
Northstar California Resort
‪27 min drive‬
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Loft

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom (on main floor)

2 Queen Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

About this property

SORRY NO LONG TERM LEASES OR WINTER SKI LEASES.
NO PETS. NOT SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE WITH PET ALLERGIES.

Sleeps 8 with 3 bedrooms, plus queen hideaway bed in loft & 2 full bathrooms. (master bed and full bath on main floor). Flat driveway with 2 car garage. Wi-Fi, gas stove, forced air heating, washer/dryer, 40” flat screen TV, stereo, deck with BBQ. Owner loves to cook/bake and kitchen has many nice amenities (Cuisinart, Henckels knives, spices, etc.) Safeway grocery store less than 5 miles away.
Home is part of the Tahoe Donner Association so streets are well maintained in winter and rental comes with transferable passes giving you access to (pay-as-you-use) amenities including golf, 3 swimming pools, equestrian center/horseback riding, tennis courts, Tahoe Donner Beach Club Marina (offering beach/lake access, boat launch area, and rentable kayaks, Hobie waves, pedal boats, paddle boards, windsurfers). Biking center offers bike rentals and serves as the base for an extensive biking trail system. Association also has its' own downhill ski resort and cross country ski area with 100K of trails.
Nearby activities: hiking trails (well maintained by our association fees) that follows along National Forest for miles on either side of our backyard. ½ mile to 18-hole golf course, fitness center, swimming, restaurant and market. 2 miles to tennis courts. Less than 5 miles to Tahoe Donner Beach Club Marina and 5 miles to historic downtown Truckee with shops, restaurants, bike rental shops and California welcome center. Fishing available in nearby Donner Lake and Truckee River.
NOTE: For any guest stays longer than 2 weeks, we will charge additional cleaning fees.

Town of Truckee STR: 018962

Property manager

Maureen Griffin White

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

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A car is recommended 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. Travelling with kids? Consider KidZone Museum and Olympic Valley Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.

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What's nearby

Coyote Moon Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
Donner Lake - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
Old Greenwood Golf Course - 16 min drive - 15.3 km
Northstar California Resort - 27 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

Truckee Station - 11 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly home set amongst the pines, and backing up to a National Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly home set amongst the pines, and backing up to a National Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly home set amongst the pines, and backing up to a National Forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly home set amongst the pines, and backing up to a National Forest located?

This family-friendly Truckee holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tahoe National Forest, Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area and Tahoe Donner Golf Course. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area and Tahoe Donner Tennis Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

16 March 2025

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

Birthday celebration

This was perfect for the five of us. We were very comfortable in the living room with good seating on the couches and around the dining table. Had a great time!Thanks for sharing you home with us.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian V.

9 March 2025

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

Great Family Stay for Palisades and Lake Tahoe

Excellent house for our family vacation (my husband and I, my parents, my brother and sister in law and toddler niece). Easy driving distance into Truckee, to Palisades Tahoe, and down to North Lake Tahoe. Hosts are very prepared and have excellent communication.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeanine a.

23 February 2025

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

thank you

wonderful stay as always!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David D.

24 January 2025

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

Family friendly home with great snowplay area behind

The house is as described and it worked particularly well for us where we had two toddlers. The owners have made the house very young family friendly. Also there is an extensive forest area behind the house with gentle slopes so we were able to introduce the little ones to snow and tobogganing.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen w.

12 January 2025

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

Excellent

Owners managers super nice and helpful people

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

8 January 2025

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

Great Ski Get Away

Our primary purpose was to ski the Lake Tahoe resorts. This place was like a home away from home. It has all the comforts and amenities a family needs and is close to shopping and the ski slopes. Nestled in a wooded community, it is cozy, clean and comfy. Our host Maureen was wonderful and responsive. She sent us area happenings and suggestions during our stay. We simply enjoyed our time and would rent again.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry J.

7 October 2024

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

Golf haven!

Beautiful, clean, and comfortable home nestled in the woods convenient to everything. All the amenities were great. Great host that was patient, welcoming, and friendly. Second visit and hope to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

derek w.

8 September 2024

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

great quick stay

great location, bike trails behind... lots of things for little kids

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

8 July 2024

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

Excellent Stay

Fantastic house in a beautiful setting!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julanne H.

11 March 2024

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

Perfect vacation spot!

We had a blast! The house is well location, we loved the layout and everything was easy to operate. This place is wonderful for kids and two families! Thank you for an amazing house and a fabulous time!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janaina H., San Francisco, CA

8 February 2024

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

Best Airbnb we ever stayed!

Maureen's place is just perfect. The cleanest, extremely well stocked and safe for kids. If you have young toddlers, don't look elsewhere. Her place has safety gates, high chairs, pack and plays, toys and books. Also a lot of fun for kids all ages. We were 4 adults, 2 kids and 1 toddler and there was plenty of space. The community is amazing, the kids could play in the front and backyard, plus we did a 2 min drive to their HOA snowplay and had a blast. Maureen and Chris are the best hosts we ever had too. They are so responsive, helpful, incredibly organized and detail oriented, made everything easy and every process seamless. They were extra attentive and helpful when we were driving during a snow storm, and even left the heater going before we arrived. Can't recommend them enough and for sure this will be our go to place anytime we go to Tahoe! Thank you so much Maureen and Chris for everything. We had a great time!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mila M.

1 January 2024

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

Comfortable house

The house is very comfortable and equipped with everything our family (2 adults and 2 kids) needed. There is a trail right behind the house. We had a great stay, thank you.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

8 August 2023

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

Great location and space

This property looked like the pictures. It was clean and well equipped for our weekend stay. We could easily prepare meals, and we used the front deck to relax. It is in quiet location and short driving distance to Donner Lake, grocery stores, and the main street of Truckee. There are a lot of instructions to follow, so be sure to review everything prior to your arrival. Owner was responsive to questions.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha Z.

24 January 2023

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

Cozy place!

Nice cozy house with plenty of room and a good size kitchen! Maureen was easy to communicate with. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Viktor F., Walnut creek

3 January 2023

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

This house is perfect

It was a great stay, clean cozy house, beautiful forest views from the windows, we enjoyed our time with family and friends

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald (Jerry) J., Forestville, CA USA

29 August 2022

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

We enjoyed the lovely, clean, and comfortable hone. The host, Maureen, was kind and friendly.

Perfect home in a perfect location.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy R.

25 July 2022

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

Very Clean and Extra nice!

Very clean and extra nice. Very nice location and hiking trails. Loved the extra space, kitchen and neighborhood. We have a large family of all ages and everyone loved it!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie T., Illinois

13 July 2022

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

Nice rental for weekend family wedding in Tahoe.

House was clean and as described. Great location, beautiful area, and plenty of space for our group (6 adults). Beds could be more comfortable with a foam topper and cushion seat support on couch. Keep a lookout for communication from owner’s personal email, texts, and VRBO messages with details and rental info. Owner quick to respond with any questions. We enjoyed our stay and the gorgeous weather in July in the mountains.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lester B.

22 June 2022

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

Truckee Cabin

My wife and I stayed here for two weeks with my sister, who lives in Carson City. We loved the cabin and found everything to be just fine. No complaints whatsoever and we would stay here again. Recommend it highly.

Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeanine a.

22 March 2022

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

Great trip

Wonderful place to stay. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat L.

31 January 2022

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

A Wonderful Cabin in the Mountains!

We had an absolutely wonderful time at Chris and Maureen’s cabin. It was the perfect location for our family. It’s on a large lot for the kids to play in the snow and less than a five minute drive to Tahoe Donner Cross Country ski area for the adults. The cabin itself is lovely and comfortable with a well stocked kitchen, a cozy gas burning stove in the living room and comfy beds. It even had lots of toys for the kids to play with! We loved this cabin in the snow!! Thank you Chris and Maureen!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wing G.

18 January 2022

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

Great house for family

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is spacious, comfortable, and perfectly setup for a family ski vacation. We could tell the house has been well cared for, and feels more like a lived-in home and less like a staged showroom. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irina K., Campbell, CA

13 January 2022

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

Great cabin in the best neighborhood

We stayed in the cabin for a new year 2022 right after huge snowstorm . The owners were very responsive and kept us updated about the readiness of the cabin for us. Great communication, very helpful. We were able to snowshoeing right out of the cabin, it was beautiful! The cabin has all amenities for us and very clean! Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda P.

30 November 2021

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

Hiking from the backyard

We had Thanksgiving here with our adult children. Since we are all in a different place with our physical fitness, it was wonderful that I could hike right out the back door in the Tahoe National Forest, and the boys could take on more challenging hikes. Our host was extremely responsive to all our needs and the house was well stocked. It all made for a wonderful holiday!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

James W.

3 October 2021

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

Tahoe terrific

Immaculate home. Nice quiet neighborhood. Lots to see and do. Would stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Maureen Griffin White

We are an active family who loves coming to our Tahoe house. Sometimes we come up to take advantage of all the great recreational offerings in the Tahoe area. Other times I come up with girlfriends and we simply relax and take a break from our busy Silicon Valley lives.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property before we had children. We skied 2-3 times a month and knew we wanted a place of our own. Our family now comes often to enjoy both winter and summer activities.

What makes this property unique

Situated among the beautiful pine trees, we back up to an evergreen belt/national forest ensuring privacy. The house is well designed for either families or couples, with a great room suitable for children or entertaining. We also like the flat driveway during winter time, making it easy to get in and out.

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English

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Loft

Master Bedroom (on main floor)

Upstairs Bedroom 1

Upstairs Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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