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A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with chairs, a TV, and a fireplace.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A cabin with a deck, surrounded by dense forest.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, a central island, and a large window overlooking a forested area.
A dining table set with plates, bowls, and a vase of sunflowers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81559 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Memorial State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Truckee

With a stay at this vacation home in Truckee (Southside Highlands), you'll be steps from Donner Lake and Tahoe National Forest. .This family-friendly vacation home is 18.2 mi (29.4 km) from Palisades Tahoe and 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Northstar California Resort.

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sugar Bowl - 17 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 17 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Northstar California Resort - 33 min drive - 18.9 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 15 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Pet-Friendly Lake View Retreat | 2 Queens, Hot Tub, Game Room | Near Donner Lake

Experience Donner Lake at Lake Vista Hideaway, a newly renovated, pet-friendly 3BR, 2BA Truckee retreat with panoramic lake views, a private covered hot tub, and space for up to 8 guests. Spend your days boating, swimming, hiking, or exploring Lake Tahoe, then relax on the wraparound deck overlooking the water. Just minutes from Historic Downtown Truckee, it's an ideal family getaway in every season.

🌲 Stay Tahoe, Give Back: Every stay plants a tree and includes eco-friendly supplies to help preserve Tahoe's natural beauty.

🌟 What Guests Love

✔ Panoramic Donner Lake and mountain views;
✔ Private covered hot tub overlooking the lake;
✔ Pet-friendly—bring your pups along;
✔ Expansive wraparound deck with outdoor dining and lounge seating;
✔ Kid-friendly bedroom with four twin beds, books, and games;
✔ Dedicated game room with foosball;
✔ Floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the surrounding scenery;
✔ Fully equipped kitchen with stainless-steel appliances;
✔ Minutes from Donner Lake beaches, Sugar Bowl, and Historic Downtown Truckee;

🏡 Living & Dining

The bright, open-concept great room is designed around the home's incredible Donner Lake setting, giving families and groups plenty of room to gather.

• 🌊 Floor-to-ceiling windows frame beautiful lake and mountain views;
• 🌞 Vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light create a bright, airy atmosphere;
• 🔥 Oversized sectional and fireplace provide an inviting place for movies, games, and relaxed evenings;
• 🍽️ Dining table for six with views of the surrounding scenery;
• 🌤️ Direct deck access creates seamless indoor-outdoor living;

🍳 Kitchen

• 👨‍🍳 Fully equipped kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and marble countertops;
• 🥘 Generous prep space for everything from quick breakfasts to family dinners;
• ☕ Open layout keeps the kitchen connected to the main gathering spaces;

🛏 Bedrooms & Bathrooms

🛏️ Main-Level Bedroom

• Queen bed;
• Calming décor and ample storage;

🌅 Upper-Level Queen Bedroom

• Queen bed;
• Juliette balcony;
• Beautiful Donner Lake views;

🧸 Kids' Bedroom

• Four twin beds with double-trundle configuration;
• Books and games;
• Flexible setup ideal for kids, siblings, and family vacations;

🚿 Bathrooms

• Two full bathrooms;
• Fresh towels and guest essentials;

🎮 Game Room & Family Fun

The lower-level game room gives kids and adults a separate space to hang out between Tahoe adventures.

• ⚽ Foosball for friendly competitions;
• 🎲 Board games, books, and puzzles;
• 📺 Entertainment for relaxed days at home;
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Dedicated space for families and groups to spread out;

🌊 Outdoor Living

The expansive wraparound deck is one of Lake Vista Hideaway's standout features, showcasing the surrounding Donner Lake scenery.

• ♨️ Covered private hot tub for year-round soaking;
• ☕ Outdoor seating for morning coffee;
• 🍽️ Outdoor dining for meals with family and friends;
• 🍔 BBQ for summer cookouts;
• 🛋️ Lounge seating for relaxing in the fresh mountain air;

☀️ Summer at Donner Lake

Make the most of Lake Vista Hideaway's location with easy access to some of Truckee's best warm-weather recreation.

• 🏖️ Swim, kayak, paddleboard, boat, or spend the day along Donner Lake;
• 🚴 Visit West End Beach for swimming and lakeside recreation (admission fee applies);
• 🥾 Hike and bike scenic trails at Donner Memorial State Park;
• 🎣 Enjoy fishing and boating throughout the Donner Lake area;
• 🌊 Take a day trip to Lake Tahoe for beaches, water sports, boating, and waterfront dining;
• 🍻 Explore Historic Downtown Truckee's restaurants, breweries, boutiques, farmers markets, and seasonal events;

❄️ Winter Adventures

• 🎿 Ski and snowboard at nearby Sugar Bowl Resort;
• ⛷️ Explore Tahoe Donner and other Truckee-Tahoe ski areas;
• ❄️ Snowshoe and discover winter trails around Donner Lake and Donner Memorial State Park;
• 🛷 Enjoy sledding and family-friendly snow activities throughout Truckee;
• 🔥 Return home to the fireplace after a full day in the mountains;

📍 Prime Donner Lake Location

One of the best parts of staying at Lake Vista Hideaway is having Donner Lake recreation, family attractions, dining, Downtown Truckee, and North Lake Tahoe adventures within easy reach.

• 🏖️ 12 minutes to Donner Lake beaches for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, boating, and summer lake days;
• 🚴‍♂️ 4 minutes to West End Beach for convenient lake access and recreation (admission fee applies);
• 🥾 13 minutes to Donner Memorial State Park for hiking, biking, history, and lakeside recreation;
• 🍴 2–3 minutes to Donner Lake Kitchen and The Pub at Donner Lake for nearby dining;
• 🏛️ 13 minutes to KidZone Museum, a popular family-friendly Truckee attraction;
• 🛍️ 14 minutes to Historic Downtown Truckee for restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, boutiques, farmers markets, and seasonal events;
• 🌊 Easy access to Lake Tahoe, Sugar Bowl, golf, fishing, mountain biking, boating, beaches, and North Lake Tahoe ski resorts;

✨ Lake Views in Every Season

From summer mornings overlooking Donner Lake to snowy ski trips in the Sierra, Lake Vista Hideaway brings families and friends together in a setting that's hard to beat. Panoramic lake views, pet-friendly accommodations, a covered hot tub, kid-friendly spaces, and easy access to Truckee's best recreation make this an inviting home base for every season.

✅ Good to Know

• Maximum Occupancy: 8
• Parking: There is room for 2 large cars in the driveway. Please note that this home has a steep driveway. During snowfall, street parking is not allowed due to snow removal. All vehicles must be parked off the street promptly so plows can operate.
• STR Permit: 23-7835;
• Maximum of 2 pets allowed; $85 fee per pet, due before check-in;
• Outdoor furniture and grills may not be available November–May;
• Winter travel requires snow tires and 4WD/AWD, or chains;
• Quiet hours are enforced from 9 PM to 7 AM per Placer county regulations;
• Full Terms & Conditions supplied upon booking and completion of signatures on the Booking Confirmation
•Rental Agreement contract required for booking to be confirmed, must be signed within 24 hours of creating the reservation;
•Agreement must be signed by Occupants aged 25 or older.
•Exterior security cameras on property.

🧸 Convenient Local Baby Gear Rentals in Tahoe

Traveling with little ones is easier with convenient baby gear rentals available locally in Tahoe. Guests may arrange rentals independently with a third-party provider by searching for “Tahoe Truckee Baby” and coordinating delivery details directly. Availability, pricing, and delivery are managed by the provider, and all rental costs are the responsibility of the guest. You can schedule drop off and pick up around your reservation dates.

⚠️ Wildlife Notice

Please note that this home is located in North Lake Tahoe, where wildlife, including bears, may be present. Bear sightings are not uncommon in the area and can occur even when no food or attractants are left outside.

For your safety and the safety of the local bears, as well as to minimize the chance of encounters, please follow these guidelines:
• Keep all doors and windows closed and locked, especially at night
• Do not leave food, trash, or scented items outside or in vehicles
• Properly dispose of garbage in designated bear-proof bins
• Avoid approaching, feeding, or disturbing any wildlife

By booking this home, you acknowledge that this is a natural mountain environment and that wildlife activity is a possibility.

🛎️ Why Stay with Tahoe Signature Properties

Locally owned and operated with nearby staff support;
Easy self-check-in with a personal code;
3D walkthroughs available so you know exactly what to expect.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,559 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and a first aid kit
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 TOT- 83609

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Pet-Friendly Lake View Retreat | 2 Queens, Hot Tub, Game Room | Near Donner Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Katie S.

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

Great Location

Nice place to stay in a great location. Deck is fantastic with a nice hot-tub and lounge chairs and view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pietro S.

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

Donner house

Great house great week lots of fun
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cari C.

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

Ski Week Trip

We had an easy stay. The house was well appointed, including games and such for our kids, the jacuzzi was warm, the heat worked well and the manager was easy to reach. We’d stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Anniversary

Enjoyable stay. Relaxing. Nice place.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria R.

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

Lovely

Great view of the lake from a very lovely upper deck. Clean, modernized and fully equipped kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sean B.

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

Nice house

The house was very clean and stocked with everything we needed. Beautiful view. Only reason we gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because it stated it’s a 1 minute walk to the Lake which is false. We had to drive or walk about 10-15 minutes which is fine but we wanted to be walking distance because of the kids. Other than that a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

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

Five star view and amenities

Went for a family get away with ages 89 to 11 for the Donner Triathlon. We sat in the hot tub and looked out over the lake it was very relaxing. We watched the sun come up and the birds awaken while laying in bed looking out over the lake. The kitchen had everything plus more. The cleanliness and details were better than described. We would ci
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosie P.

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

Great House!

We had a nice time staying at the house. I grew up in Truckee but have never lived at Donner Lake. It was nice to bring my husband and kids here and enjoy being so close. The house was plenty big enough for us and our 8 and 10 year old. My family same to visit and all the cousins had fun with the game room downstairs. The house is kind of right in the middle of China Cove and West End Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicholas L.

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

Donner Lake getaway

Great little property on Donner Lake, nice views with a balcony and hot tub. Overall great experience but a few smaller issues. First, steep driveway that was very icy with the weather and I definitely needed to shovel/scrape it even with a AWD SUV on all-weather tires. Second floor power was out, (not sure if this wasn't checked beforehand?) but management was helpful in helping me find the circuit breaker to reset things. Ice making wasn't working. Dishwasher a little finicky getting started. But no significant major issues and the kids liked it. Again, overall great homebase on Donner Lake, easy access to Sugar Bowl and local trails/snowshoeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026