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Mountain Lotus Retreat - Large Historic Downtown Truckee Home, Walk to Shops and Restaurants

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Outdoor dining
6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 123000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Commercial Row
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Truckee River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rocking Stone Tower
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Truckee

With a stay at this cabin, you'll be centrally located in Truckee, within a 15-minute drive of Northstar California Resort and Donner Lake. .This cabin is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Palisades Tahoe and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tahoe National Forest.

What's nearby

  • Commercial Row - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Truckee River - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rocking Stone Tower - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Truckee Gallery - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ponderosa Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 6 min walk
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Crest Coffee Company - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jax At The Tracks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burger Me - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Mountain Lotus Retreat - Large Historic Downtown Truckee Home, Walk to Shops and Restaurants

Welcome to our charming historic retreat, originally built in the 1940s as a rectory, and now a serene escape located in the heart of downtown Truckee, right next to the Mountain Lotus Center and Yoga Studio.

Enjoy the convenience of walking to nearby restaurants and shops in historic downtown, all while taking in breathtaking views of Mt. Rose from the front and the tranquil Trout Creek from the back. With accommodations for up to 12 guests across 10 beds, and ample parking spaces. This home is perfect for retreats, groups, and families. As part of your stay, you'll receive two complimentary guest passes per day to our world-class yoga studio.
The Mountain Lotus Yoga Retreat House spans three levels, with the top two floors available for short-term retreat rentals.

On the second floor, you'll enter through a hallway that opens up to a spacious living room, dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen, with a laundry room conveniently located at the end. To the left, you'll find a cozy study with a sofa bed, and a bedroom with trundle bunk beds — both connected by a full bathroom.

Further down the hall, another bedroom awaits with an en suite full bathroom. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite offers a king-size bed, the room next to it has two twins. Then across is a smaller adjoining bedroom with bunk beds. The upstairs features a full bathroom with a shower and ample closet space, making it a comfortable and private retreat.

Please be aware that there is a downstairs, full-time below the home. Please be mindful.

There is no AC. To keep the property cool, open the windows and sliders at night to let cool air in, then close the windows, doors and blinds when you leave for the day.

The Layout Follows:
Downstairs main floor of home:
-Living room with fireplace, open kitchen and dining area (seats 12)
-Laundry space and deck access
-Primary King Room with TV and private bath
-Shared detached bath with shower and tub combo
-Second bedroom with Full bunk bed, with trundle
-Connected full bathroom
-Den room with workspace and sofa bed

Upstairs:
- Second King room to the left with private gas fireplace and TV
-Small bedroom with two twins
-Shared full bath with stand up shower
-Second full bunk bed (2 full beds)

Rounding out this awesome property is a front porch with table for two and a semi private backyard area with patio furniture.

Mountain Lotus Yoga Studio and Cafe are right next door. Enjoy 2 complimentary yoga passes per day during your stay, and grab a meal at the Mountain Lotus Cafe. This property would be the perfect choice for a yoga enthusiasts, or a friend or bachelorette party or reunion. This space is in the heart of downtown Truckee, just a 1 minute walk to shopping, dining, and more. Enjoy being in the heart of Truckee on your next Tahoe getaway!

STR Permit Number: 008996
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.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center. This cabin also features concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

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, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 deadbolt lock
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 008996

Property is also known as

885807

Mountain Lotus Retreat - Large Historic Downtown Truckee Home, Walk to Shops and Restaurants Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

linda c.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time. Easy walking access to downtown Truckee. Easy freeway access.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd o., Oklahoma city

Liked: Cleanliness
Gracious host, good communication, excellent in-town location. We used the yoga pass every day for the studio next door which was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025