Serene Lakes Family Cabin • Ski, Swim, Hot Tub

Overview: 

Bright, modern Serene Lakes cabin made for 1-2 families or a group of friends. Walk to the lake, endless hiking and biking trails, and Royal Gorge ski resort; drive just minutes to Sugar Bowl; and come home to a private hot tub under the stars.

Highlights:

• Sleeps 8: king + queen + bunk room

• Private hot tub

• Walk to the lake, hiking/biking trails, or Royal Gorge

• Just minutes to Soda Springs & Sugar Bowl

• Fast Starlink WiFi

• EV charger

• Cozy gas fireplace

• Large mudroom

• Games and outdoor gear

Our property:

Our home is thoughtfully set up for a comfortable mountain getaway. Enter through a large mudroom where you can leave all your outdoor gear. Upstairs, there is a large open living, dining, and kitchen area with plenty of space to cook a large meal, play games, or relax together after a day outside. Three bedrooms easily accommodate two families with a bunk room for the kids, or a group of friends. We have a big supply of board games to enjoy after a day of playing outside, and a hot tub under the trees where you can soak and enjoy the stars.



In the summer, walk a few blocks to the boat launch, where you can take our tandem kayak out for a paddle, or check out the miles and miles of hiking and mountain bike trails just around the corner. Ask us about our favorite trails!



In the winter, walk or ski to Royal Gorge with trail access just a few blocks away, or drive out to Sugar Bowl down the road. We have sleds for you to use on the neighborhood sledding hill just two blocks away, or you can drive up to Donner Pass for more snow play at the sno-park.

Guest access:

Guests have exclusive use of the entire main home and mudroom. The lower level includes a garage and separate owner suite with its own entrance that we may occasionally use. Your living spaces and entry remain completely private; we do not enter the mudroom or upstairs living space during your stay.The only shared space is the driveway, which can accommodate two guest cars even when we are there.



When we are not on site we're always just a message or phone call away. We want you to have a seamless stay, so if you have any questions before or during your visit, don't hesitate to reach out.

A few things to know about mountain stays:

Winter travel: Donner Summit is a high-snow mountain area. AWD/4WD with snow-rated tires is strongly recommended in winter, and Caltrans may require chains during storms. Neighborhood roads are regularly plowed, but significant storms can cause temporary delays or road closures. Please check Caltrans QuickMap before departure, allow extra travel time, and consider arriving before dark.

Mountain wildlife: Bears and other wildlife are common in the area. Please keep doors closed and do not leave food, trash, or scented items outside or in your vehicle.

Connectivity: Cell service can be spotty around Donner Summit, but the house has fast, reliable Starlink Wi-Fi.

Our neighborhood: The cabin is in a quiet residential community. Please respect our neighbors and observe quiet hours. Parties and events are not permitted, and our rental permit limits occupancy to the number of overnight guests on the reservation.

Fire station and water tower: The Serene Lakes fire station and community water tower are near the house. We have not found the station noisy, and its location has a practical winter benefit: our stretch of road is typically among the first to be plowed after a storm. During heavy snowfall, you may hear or see snowplows working.



Placer County Short Term Rental Permit # STR26-0001

We collect a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax and a 2% Tourism Business Improvement District Tax, as required by Placer County.