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Beautiful Family Home, great ski location, perfect for families, quiet location

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Back of House showing deck in summer
Gas fireplace day bed
Living room with hardwood floors
Very well stocked kitchen with many place settings, glasses, etc.
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Kids room / Rec Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Family Home, great ski location, perfect for families, quiet location

Our Tahoe Donner is perfect for 1-3 families vacationing together with 2700 sq/ft of living space, plus a large deck. Ideal for a maximum of 6 adults with up to 4 children, or less adults and more children for a maximum of 10 people. This is our home, and is not a party house. In Winter it has easy access to Palisades, Alpine, North Star, Tahoe Donner, Etc. Plus, best Cross Country Skiing & sledding facility in the west. In summer, great hiking and mountain biking.

The home is very quiet & peaceful. It is a family house. The main floor has two steps to enter the house and no other steps on the first floor interior and has a master bedroom and bath plus a 1/2 bath. The upstairs has 2 bedrooms, a 1 full bath with 2 sinks, plus a large separated kids room/rec room where the kids can play games or relax. The rec room has 4 bunks, a seating area and a TV with cable and a Wii and Xbox 360 video game console. There is also a loft with an excellent relaxation space.

Downstairs, the main living room has vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, a large comfortable couch, and a stone gas fireplace. The kitchen has a gas stove / oven, and is well-equipped with everything from pots & pans to most things needed for any kind of cooking. There are a large number of place settings as well as plenty of glasses, mugs, dishes etc.

There is a large (band new) deck surrounded by lovely trees, with a fairway a short distance away. The home has its own horse shoe pit. In summer, there is a Weber Gas bbq and patio furniture, and umbrella. In winter, the backyard is a HUGE snow park as it opens to the golf course where kids make snowmen, sled, and have snowball fights.

The house has two TVs with cable, and has an internet modem downstairs. There is cellular coverage throughout the house. The closets are stocked with games and puzzles. There is a washer and dryer upstairs.

Bedrooms

• Master Bedroom (downstairs): King bed, adjoining bath with shower and two sinks
• Guest 1 (upstairs): King bed, vaulted ceilings
• Guest 2 (upstairs): 2 Twin beds, desk, vaulted ceilings
• Rec Room (upstairs): 4 Bunk beds (2 sets of bunks)

Guests have access to the Tahoe Donner Recreation Center via our guest cards to rec pool, adult lap pool, fitness center, hot tub, sauna. Tahoe Donner changes per person access pricing from year to year so please go to Tahoe Donner website for more info on current pricing. Tahoe Donner also has a tennis center (now with Pickleball as well), marina, equestrian center, family movie nights, bocce ball court, archery, a championship 18 hole golf course and driving range. There is a great (and free) putting green and an extremely nice free chipping area stocked with balls about 1 mile away.

This home is less than 5 minutes from Tahoe Donner ski hill and cross country center. Tahoe Donner is within 20 minutes to major ski resorts: Squaw, Northstar, Alpine Meadows, Sugar Bowl.

In summer, this is a fantastic hiking and mountain biking location. Trails start about 1 mile from my home. Amazing (and free) trails into the wilderness with trail maps, markers for varying levels of effort.

Property manager

Patrick Sweeney

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a no house party house. Dinner parties are of course fine. Noise must be kept down. No noise on the deck past 10pm.

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 deadlock
Property Registration Number 029332

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 sledging and ice skating.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Donner Lake - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 28 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 35 min drive - 25.1 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 12 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Family Home, great ski location, perfect for families, quiet location have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful Family Home, great ski location, perfect for families, quiet location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Family Home, great ski location, perfect for families, quiet location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Family Home, great ski location, perfect for families, quiet location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Family Home, great ski location, perfect for families, quiet location located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mirela c.

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

Lovely ski-week stay

We truly enjoyed our stay at the house. It was all we needed and more. It's well equipped to cook all the meals. Beds are very comfortable. Communication with the owners was easy and timely. We highly recommend it and we can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice B.

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

Lovely

Super nice home, clean, easy to communicate and warm comfortable stay. Would love to come back . Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winnie K.

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

Excellent stay

this property is as the slogan says "Beautiful Family Home, great ski location, perfect for families, quiet location." On top of that, we are so appreciative of how proactively informative and responsive the owners are, especially this snow season has been tumultuous. They really had us, the renter's best interest at heart. Now onto the home, very spacious and bright with everything you would need in a home. We really enjoyed spending time with the kids in the very cozy kids room. We hope to visit again next season.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

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

Cozy ski house

We came up for a ski weekend and enjoyed the house. The kitchen is very nice and we cooked a lot of great meals for our 10-person group. Also easy to hang out and watch TV together. The sleeping arrangements were fine, everything was clean and worked well. A couple minutes' drive to the Tahoe Donner downhill ski area so that was convenient. We really liked it and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica M.

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

Family Winter Getaway 2022

My grandkids (1yr - 14 yr) really enjoyed the slope in the backyard. The area kept them busy outside. We had plenty of room for them to play inside too. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

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

Tahoe Donner House rental

Our three day stay with 6 adults and 4 kids went perfectly. Hosts Lynn and Patrick were as gracious as could be and offered several great activity suggestions that we took them up on. The house is represented accurately on vrbo and has a great lay-out for adults and kids being able to enjoy their own spaces. Location is great and had no trouble navigating in and out with snowy conditions.I highly recommend staying at this wonderful house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Cozy Beautiful Stay

Had such an amazing experience, my family and I enjoyed everything. It was roomy and clean, the perfect stay to create memories with your loved ones!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dongwoo P.

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

Perfect for family get together

Great place for spending holiday with family and friends
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg E.

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

Excellent house/Customer Service

Right next to the golf course and the neighborhood was quiet. There was a small issue that was IMMEDIATELY addressed and fixed. The house was awesome and the kids loved it. This isn’t 12 people crammed into a small space. Plenty of room for everyone to move around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

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

Wonderful

Such a peaceful stay at this property! The owner is so nice and easy to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grace R.

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

Excellent host with an excellent cabin fit for our family

Patrick and his entire family has been so welcoming and so communicative up until the day of arrival. I've never had a host be this positive and who provided with excellent communication and care throughout the days leading up to it and up until the end. We had planned our stay for months, but we could have never predicted it was when the Tamarack fires hit. Patrick and I communicated back and forth regarding this and he was so accommodating. The cabin was super clean and had all the necessary amenities - I didn't even have to think to myself, "Aww, I should've brought that". The bunk bed/game room was perfect for our kids and the adults enjoyed the big screen downstairs for watching the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The high ceilings made the huge cabin feel more roomy and there was a space for everyone if people felt like they were spending too much time together and need a break, hehe. (Like a break from the kids). The back deck facing the green golf course while the kids played horseshoe was so picturesque in the evening time. I'd love to stay here again soon. We made so many memories here and can't wait to plan another trip in the distant future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Would highly recommend - we had a great time!

The check-in process was super easy, everything in the listing was accurate, and the place is very spacious for a group. Location is a bit north of Tahoe so it would take 45-55 min drive to visit the main Tahoe attractions but we didn't mind. Patrick was super helpful and accommodating for us by allowing us to check out later than the listed check-out time. Thank you so much again!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

Wonderful stay

This home was perfect for our multi-generational family trip. Bunk room was great for the kiddos. Kitchen was large and well appointed. Back deck was hreat and caught a nice afternoon breeze. No complaints!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Great Stay

Everything was wonderful.

10/10 Excellent

cynde j.

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

A perfect two-day getaway to the snow

The property was just as represented in vrbo description. The owner, Patrick was very thoughtful and responsive. We made family memories and would be happy to rent again. The gentle slope in back yard was perfect for little ones and their sleds
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great home!

Patrick was an AMAZING host! We communicated frequently and he was great every time. We absolutely loved the house and we got comfortable right away. Our kids forgot their laptop charger and he was nice enough to ship it back to us. I do wish the house had been a bit cleaner due to all this covid stuff, we wiped down surfaces and floors upon arrival (but my sister's also a clean freak). Other than that it was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Becca T.

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

Family Friendly Retreat!

The house was beautiful and as advertised! Everything about the trip went smoothly and the place was perfect for our weekend getaway in the mountains. The kids loved sledding in the back and we all had great fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anneke S., Sunnyvale

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

Perfect base for Snow vacation

January: arrived just after after it had snowed. Roads and drive way was clear on arrival. Garage fit our two cars, negating the need to clean the cars off in the morning. Clean, spacious, well laid out property. Warm, good linens, easy to keep clean. Kitchen well stocked with range of pots, pans and dishes. Easy commumication with property manager. Kids room was excellent and vary spacious. Location was perfect for snow play as it is on a golf course, resulting in a lovely surface to collect lots of fresh, clean snow! We snow shoed round the fresh snow, made an igloo, snow man, snow angels and small sledg run all out the back of the house. A wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

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

Truckee VRBO in August

Great house for three couples and kids. Location was very convenient for our activities. Easy hikes for families in Donner State Park and Summit Lake. Swimming in Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe. Went to music fest on the beach at Tahoe City. Loved the beach at King's Beach where we rented an SUP and kayak and water tricycle. Even saw some mule deer at the house. Cooking at the house was facilitated with a great gas grill on the deck and a large variety of cooking stuff in the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katy E.

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

We spent several days swimming, did lots of bike riding & relaxing. The house is big & comfortable.

The open floorplan and location on the golf course contribute to making the property especially pleasant for our extended family. The owners are gracious, helpful and accommodating. This was our second stay at the house; we highly recommend it to other families.

10/10 Excellent

Shao-Fei M.

great relaxing place close to squaw and northstar!

what a great setup for family with kids! the house was clean and, more importantly, uncluttered. the upstairs play area with bunk beds was great for the kids. the kitchen was well stocked too! we had a blast and wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia A.

Beautiful and comfortable!

We enjoyed it so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Very nice and large home in prestigious Tahoe Donner area

We loved the home and location for our winter family vacation. Close to Squaw, Alpine and several other skiing resorts. Lots of good restaurants nearby, grocery store, and other stores. Amenities were nice including nice large backyard for kids to play in the snow. Loved the large room upstairs for the kids. They loved to hang out in there and we loved hanging out down stairs. Large kitchen area with lots of utensils and cookware.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Amazing owners, spacious home!

I cant say enough good things about the Sweeney family - they were so thorough and attentive to all of my inquiries. Their home is spacious - the perfect size for two families with multiple little ones. A very short 12 minute drive to the beach made it the perfect location for us. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

Our new favorite rental

Great property with a wonderful host, we have really enjoyed our vacation. The ultimate game room is a plus!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Patrick Sweeney

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We are family who skis, hikes, and bikes in the mountains. This home is our retreat for relaxation in fresh air and a beautiful environment.

Why they chose this property

The layout is perfect for families with kids. Children have recreational room upstairs, with bunks, while parents have a very social comfortable living room downstairs, as well as a peaceful loft. This house cannot be used for parties.

Languages:

English