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Enjoy the High Sierras at the Hillside Mountain Retreat, elegantly rustic cabin

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Smart TV, fireplace
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms2480 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Soda Springs, CA
  • Place, Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Serene Lakes
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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About the neighborhood

Soda Springs

With a stay at this cabin in Soda Springs (Serene Lakes), you'll be steps from Tahoe National Forest and a 1-minute drive from Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort. .This cabin is 24.7 mi (39.8 km) from Palisades Tahoe and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Donner Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • beach near Serene Lakes - 3 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Donner Lake - 20 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Northstar California Resort - 40 min drive - 28.1 miles
  • Palisades Tahoe - 47 min drive - 32.0 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 23 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Upper Deck Bar (at Boreal) - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪For Real Dough - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Village Espresso - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Pub At Donner Lake - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mid-Mountain Lodge - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Enjoy the High Sierras at the Hillside Mountain Retreat, elegantly rustic cabin

If you are looking for an upscale cabin get-away, you will love your stay at our Mountain Retreat located in beautiful Serene Lakes, just outside Truckee, Ca. Whether you and your family enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, kayaking, swimming, star gazing, or simply book reading by the fire - you've found your perfect destination.

Located in the community of Serene Lakes, on top of Donner Submit, you will enjoy unapparelled access to the beautiful Sierra Mountains, offering year-round outdoor experiences. Our lovely home backs up to hundreds of square miles of wilderness with the Royal Gorge and x-country skiing in our back yard. An outdoor fire pit and patio adds to the rustic mountain ambience.

Our house includes; 4 bedrooms with luxury linens, 3 fully equipped baths, a well appointed kitchen, washer/dryer, gas fireplace and stove, heated bathroom floors, and convenient secured garage parking.

Not only can you and your family enjoy time on our two spacious decks, but our large backyard with stone patio is the perfect location to while away an afternoon.
In spring and early summer, the wildflowers surrounding our property flourish, and fill your senses with color and scent. Hiking trials and lookout points are easily accessible out the back door as well as world class mountain biking riding, so pack your hiking shoes and bikes. Is star gazing your thing? On a clear night the stars fill the sky and are nothing less than brilliant.

Summertime on Serene Lakes is perfect for outdoor activities such as swimming, paddling, floating and fishing, making a week in the mountains a delight. Easy access to the lake is on foot or on bicycle. We have two kayaks stored on the lake for your use. Bring you SUP or other non-motorized water toys, as it is an excellent way to explore the High Sierra lakes, and to view the beautiful mountain backdrop.

Once the snow falls, it's time to strap on your snowshoes or your x-country skis to experience the largest X-Country Ski Resort on the west coast, the Royal Gorge X -Country Ski Resort. Ticketed patrons have access to miles of groomed trails with access just out our back door. There is easy car access to 4 local ski resorts within minutes.

We have furnished the house with all the amenities you've come to expect and enjoy in a high-end experience. We love it here and know that you will too. The Hillside Mountain retreat sets the standard for elegance on Donner Summit. This slice of heaven is available for your family and friends to enjoy.

A vacation or holiday at our Upscale Mountain Retreat will help create memories that your family will love for years to come.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free cabin offers games.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 2,480 square feet
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 35

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn down thermostats to 60 degrees. Confirm BBQ is clean, off and covered. Leave used beds unmade and towels in bath tub on main floor.
Summer quests - Ensure the life vests, paddles, SUP, and bicycle are stored in the garage, kayaks are locked on the boat rack at the lake on Lot 1. Store umbrellas in the down position.
Winter guests – ensure that toboggans are stored outside on the hooks under the back deck.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Per Placer County STR Ordinance - no outside audible noise between 9 PM and 8 AM, no on-street parking, no more than 4 vehicles allowed on premises
The Placer County "Good Neighbor Polices" will be forwarded to your email following booking. Also available on the Counties Web site.
Bookings are accepted only from guests with prior reviews of 4 stars or higher. Requests that do not meet this requirement will be declined.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We encourage your family's mountain experience

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STR24-8937

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Enjoy the High Sierras at the Hillside Mountain Retreat, elegantly rustic cabin Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Whitney K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home! Perfect access to Soda Springs Resort. Our family loved it and we’d happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caleb J.

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

Great stay!

This was a beautiful and well situated vacation home base for us. The house was well appointed, clean, and communication was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Great house!

It is fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caleb J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, well appointed, and spacious! Great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
they even have really cool (our kids are older now, but we commented on how great that would have been for when they were smaller)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Josephine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chris is a wonderful host! Everything was just incredible. The check-in was as easy as it could be. The house is just lovely and so inviting. In short, it feels like home. The hosts have thought of absolutely everything. The beds are very comfortable and there are plenty of extra blankets to feel cozy before the fire after a day of c-country skiing. They even offer toothbrushes and toothpaste in case you forgot it.The kitchen was by far the best stocked kitchen we have ever experienced in a rental. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Perfect home for families!

We had an absolutely lovely stay at the Hillside Mountain Retreat. The home was beautifully designed and the host made us feel so welcome. We spent our evenings relaxing on the couches by the fireplace after skiing at nearby Soda Springs. What really set this home apart for us was the many amenities for young families. Multiple baby gates, pack n plays, high chairs and toys for all ages. It was so easy to feel settled and safe with our babies. It snowed on the last day and the big kids had a fun adventure making snow angels on the deck. We were two young families traveling together and are already making plans to come back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025