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5 Mi to Skiing! Family Getaway Near Donner Lake

Entire home in Truckee, CA

8 guests·3 bedrooms·2.5 bathrooms
5.0 · 8 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Short walk to Donner Lake and scenic trails nearby.

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Spacious deck with gas grill invites easy lakeside meals.

Style & Comfort

Style & Comfort

Modern, well-equipped kitchen and cozy living spaces for gatherings.

Property details

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 space
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), Level 2 EV charger

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property

Other things to note
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- 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

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 California king Bed

Bedroom 2

1 king Bed

Bedroom 3

2 double Beds, 2 single Beds

Living room

1 sofa Bed

What’s included

  • EV charger

    EV charger

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Central heating

    Central heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wifi

    Wifi

  • Dedicated workspace

    Dedicated workspace

  • TV

    TV

Guest reviews

Star icon 5.0 | 8 reviews
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Gavin

Awesome!

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July 2024

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!

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Robin

Comfortable and Scenic Ski Cabin

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January 2023

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.

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Katrina

Amazing location

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August 2022

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.

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Emily

Great place to stay

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August 2020

We had such an awesome time! The location was great and the house had everything we needed. It was perfect for 2 families with kids. I think it would have felt tight for more than that. The owner was also incredibly responsive which can be rare with rentals.

Know before you go

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 18

No smoking

No parties

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