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Truckee Family Home, Walk to Lake + 5 Mi to Skiing

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Truckee Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2.5BA | 1,550 Sq Ft | Stairs to Access
Deck | Gas Grill
Living Area | Free WiFi | Smart TV | Queen Sleeper Sofa
Dining Table | Dishware & Flatware Provided
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8144.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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Truckee, California
  • Donner Lake
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Sugar Bowl Resort
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Truckee Family Home, Walk to Lake + 5 Mi to Skiing

Experience the Lake Tahoe Area in style when you book this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath vacation rental home situated just a short walk from Donner Lake. This 4-season retreat is centrally located minutes from hiking and mountain biking trails, all of your favorite on-the-water activities, and world-class skiing at Boreal Mountain, Northstar California, and Squaw Valley! Return home to find a marvelous interior complete with hardwood flooring, modern amenities, and a fully equipped kitchen!

-- THE PROPERTY --

STR 21-002830 | Close to West End Beach | Free WiFi | Washer & Dryer | Laptop Friendly

Bedroom 1: California King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin/Full Bunk Beds | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

KITCHEN: Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, drip coffee maker, dishware & flatware, spices, cooking basics
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, dining table, ceiling fans
OUTDOOR LIVING: Gas grill, outdoor dining, patio
GENERAL: Towels, linens, complimentary toiletries, central heat, keyless entry, hair dryer
FAQ: Stairs are required, no A/C
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

SKI RESORTS: Sugar Bowl Resort (4 miles), Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort (9 miles), Northstar California Resort (14 miles), Squaw Valley Resort (15 miles), Alpine Meadows (18 miles), Diamond Peak Ski Resort (27 miles)
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Donner Summit Canyon (0.8 miles), Donner Memorial State Park (3 miles), Sawtooth Trailhead (8 miles), Burton Creek State Park (20 miles), Emerald Bay State Park (36 miles)
GOLF: Coyote Moon Golf Course (5 miles), Tahoe Donner Golf Course (7 miles), Ponderosa Golf Course (7 miles)
BEACHES: West End Beach (0.2 miles), Tahoe Donner Beach Club Marina (3 miles), Commons Beach (18 miles)
AIRPORT: Reno-Tahoe International Airport (42 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs for access
- NOTE: The property has ceiling fans but does not offer central air conditioning

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

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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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Truckee

Donner Lake Woods, a neighbourhood in 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.
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Truckee, California

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sugar Bowl - 19 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 19 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 21 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 10 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Truckee Family Home, Walk to Lake + 5 Mi to Skiing pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Truckee Family Home, Walk to Lake + 5 Mi to Skiing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Truckee Family Home, Walk to Lake + 5 Mi to Skiing?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Truckee Family Home, Walk to Lake + 5 Mi to Skiing located?

Located in Donner Lake Woods, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. Donner Memorial State Park and West End Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zach M.

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

Truckee house

Great location, close drive to many adventures.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

Great house / perfect location

The house was wonderful and could not have been more ideally located. Walking distance to Donner Lale Pub and the ice cream shop, five minutes to ski sugar bowl and ten minutes to Truckee!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin W.

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

Easy weekend in the snow

The house was perfect for our family and friends. 3 teens. 4 adults. Close to skiing and snow shoeing. Kitchen was stocked with all the equipment we needed. Great table for puzzles and board games. Easy in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Awesome!

What a great house! Well stocked with all the amenities. Plenty of space for our 2 families. Front deck was awesome. 2 min walk to jump in the lake. Perfect location. Will definitely book again next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan A.

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

Great house and location

Clean and comfortable house with a great location. Easy communication from property manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Central location, well-stocked kitchen, delightful owners

Stayed here in March so we could snowboard at Sugar Bowl, which is just 10 minutes to the west. There were only four of us, but the place could easily fit a large family -- lots of places to sleep. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook, and when we wanted to go out for a meal, Truckee was only 10 minutes to the east. The owner gave us her cell phone number upon arrival, and we ended up using it when we couldn't find the remote for the DVD player. (They have a solid collection of movies also.) Her husband called right back, and we sorted it out. Next time we come to Tahoe to play, this is the place we'll book if it's open.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin B., Santa Cruz County, California

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

Great Tahoe Adventure for Family Reunion

We are return customers to this lovely, spacious home, where we gather grandparents, parents and grandkids, for a grand old time. Home is very comfortable and kid-friendly (they even supply a baby gate for the stairs, which came in handy for the one-year old).We enjoyed the comfortable living room area, large dining table, grill on the porch, spacious kitchen well stocked with cooking utensils, pots, etc., the nearby park at the lake with kid friendly jungle gyms and the nearby Donner Ski Ranch. Owner keeps the driveway well snowplowed too and the place was clean, the towels fluffy, everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Great Stay at a Cozy Cabin

This cabin is newly remodeled and really nice. Our children are just learning to ski this year so we have Boreal season passes. We stayed two nights and it was convenient to only be a ten minute drive away. We ate at The Pub at Donner Lake twice and the food was great. It snowed quite a bit on our last day but it wasn’t an issue since the roads and driveway were plowed. We had a wonderful stay and would use this cabin again! 5 Stars :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

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

It was my husbands birthday

We had an enjoyable time, nice deck with grill which we love!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jane K.

Treacherous Home Entry

The house was fine. Downstairs was freezing! They are building a deck and the 6 feet from the parking pad to the front door was ridiculous. It was icy, muddy and full of holes which made it quite treacherous to navigate, especially at night. The owner’s response was uncaring. I would never rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely loved our winter stay here. Quiet, comfortable, and despite massive snow and a road closure, it was easy to navigate and enjoy skiing at Sugar Bowl resort. We can’t wait to return and might even try the summer season vibe here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Cozy cabin feel

Home has everything you need. Conveniently located near ski resorts and down town truckee! Would definitely book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Comfortable and Scenic Ski Cabin

We had a family reunion at the ski cabin including young children (who were old enough to navigate the stairs ). The rooms were perfect to accommodate our family of eight. Each subset of the family was comfortable. The roomy kitchen was well-equipped, had easy low benches for storage of food supplies we brought, and was easy to use. The living room area was cosy and accommodated a crowd, the dining table as well. There was a great hall storage as you came in for all the ski supplies and wet shoes. Easy access to local ski slopes that were kid friendly. And we loved the short walk to the Donner Lake park with beautiful views. The parking was well-plowed and accommodated our three cars-two trucks and a suv. Also, when we signed up, most of the reviewers were summer visitors. So I can say YES, the house was well-insulated, the whole house heater worked well, and the small room space heaters in the downstairs bedrooms were much appreciated especially to keep our youngest guest warm. The only downside was the challenge of meeting a ten a.m. check-out-we managed but it was a bit hurried.

10/10 Excellent

Krista B., Roseville

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

Perfect location, comfortable home!

We loved our stay in Donner. This home has two bedrooms downstairs (master and bunk room) and one upstairs where the kitchen and family room are. We loved having 2.5 baths and a washing machine. Walking distance to the beach and pub along with public docks. Homeowner was very helpful and responsive. Kitchen well stocked. We would love to stay here again. Everyone was comfortable and happy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Amazing location

Everything was lovely. House was clean, spacious, had everything we needed, and just a quick walk to the beach. Owner was friendly and communicative. House was perfect for 2 families. Kids loved the bunk room! Thank you for a wonderful stay.

10/10 Excellent

Brian W., Pleasant Hill, US

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

Excellent location

We loved the home, especially the location as it was a close walk to the beaches. We lived out of a wagon all week. We just loaded it up with food and beverages and walked over to the beach. What a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara G.

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

Beautiful and relaxing!

This property was perfect for our little getaway. The house is roomy, clean, and cozy! We loved walking, hiking, kayaking and spending time across the street at the lake. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoming C.

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

Beautiful house with everything we need

Great location. Close to ski resorts. We had a nice walk to Dinner lake and enjoyed the gorgious view. The house is well equipped and has everything we need. Host communication is very effective. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

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

Cleanliness

We like the place. But The cleanliness of the room with the bunkbeds is not good, one of the top bed sheets are not clean with hairs on the pillow.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie D.

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

Great House/Location!

This property was exactly what we needed for the week. We attended a wedding at Donner Lake and had 5 adults and 2 kids stay very comfortably. We probably brought too much because the house had everything and the attention to detail was spot on. I haven’t repeated a vacation stay before but we would rent here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Dawn D., ROSEVILLE

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

Great property, just not in summer

This property is well-equipped, modern, and clean. It’s only a couple minutes from the lake, which is nice. I would, however, caution against booking in the summer. The property has no AC (like most houses in the area) and it gets uncomfortably warm inside. The living/dining/kitchen are on the second floor and the temperature goes up a good 15-20 degrees from the first to second floor. It was quite nice outside at night. And still very very warm inside. This would be a great property for Spring/Fall/Winter. With the increase in Donner Lake temps, it’s just not a comfortable stay in the warm summer months.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luda P.

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

Perfect stay

The cabin was very clean and just as described. The location was prime . Very close to the lake , walking distance . Owners are very friendly a d accommodating. Would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meredith B.

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

A Wonderful Stay

We just had the nicest stay at this property. The proximity to the lake is great - its an easy walk even with kids and beach stuff. Also easy to access the China Wall hike, other trails, and there is a great ice cream place 0.5 miles away. The home is very well appointed - the furniture and beds are very comfortable. It is well stocked with hand sanitizer, shampoo + conditioner plus little extas like hot chocolate packets, microwave popcorn, and ear plugs. For the other parents out there, a quick description of the set up. There is a mud room as you enter, then the master suite, and the kids bunk room (two sets of bunk beds!) with a full bath + laundry. Upstairs is the third bedroom with a half bath, living area, dining and kitchen. Out back is an outdoor table and chairs. We have three small kids who loved the bunk beds and we like being close to them in an unfamiliar setting, so the set up was great for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

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

Great Stay

Great location able to dump the paddle boards in and explore Donner Lake with ease. Well equipped property ready for a backyard BBQ Only snag was that the location on the VRBO map is not accurate and wasn’t able to find the actual address in any of the welcome materials…. Spent several minutes trying to track down the location (recently painted too so not an exact match with online listing). Beyond that no issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Djana M.

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

Nice Cabin, just not for us.

We enjoyed our stay but wouldn’t be too eager to return to this specific one. The cabin definitely had some positives and negatives. Pros: stocked kitchen, gas bbq out back, clean, they had beach chairs, short walk to the beach (heads up - it’s fenced off, doesn’t open until 8am and you have to pay to enter). Cons: We came during a week where it was in the mid 80’s. The cabin doesn’t have AC - even with having all the windows and fans going, it was still 81 in the place and not really pleasant. There were SO many spiders - and I’m not talking about tiny ones, but quarter sized spiders! Also the pics don’t really depict the size of the outdoor space very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

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