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Blue Moose -2 Masters, Hot Tub + Generator

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A hot tub in a wooden deck with a forest view.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a large table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis, stereo
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a large sofa set, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 123485 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Tennis Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Coyote Moon Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Truckee

With a stay at this cabin in Truckee, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Donner Lake and Tahoe National Forest. .This family-friendly cabin is 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Palisades Tahoe and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Northstar California Resort.

What's nearby

  • Tahoe Donner Tennis Center - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Tahoe Donner Golf Course - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Donner Lake - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 12 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wagon Train Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬8 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.

Blue Moose -2 Masters, Hot Tub + Generator

Welcome to The Blue Moose - a Tahoe Cohost Collective home.
Designed and furnished with extended families and entertaining in mind, The Blue Moose combines classic Tahoe character with the amenities that make a mountain getaway easy. Relax in the 7-person covered hot tub, gather around the pass-through fireplace, prepare a meal in our well-stocked kitchen and covered BBQ, or step from the backyard directly onto the Alder Creek trail system.
Maximum 7 adults | 1 dog

We respect our guests' privacy and aim to provide a seamless, independent stay. We will not be present on the property during your visit but are readily available via the messaging app should you need any assistance or local recommendations. We will provide you with a digital guidebook to help answer any questions that may come up. Our team is available 8am - 9pm PT.

Our Tahoe Donner home is conveniently located on a quiet street.
Below are distances to some of our many resorts and amenities:
• Tahoe Donner Trout Creek Rec Center - 1.4 miles
• Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort – 2.8 miles
• Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area – 2.6 miles
• Tahoe Donner Snow play – 1.5 miles
• Northstar Ski Resort – 12 miles (our location near Alder Creek Road is super convenient to Northstar)
• Palisades Tahoe – 15 miles
• Sugar Bowl Ski Resort – 11 miles
• Lake Tahoe (Tahoe City) – 17 miles
• Reno Airport – 39 miles
• Truckee – 6 miles


Our home is located in the private, members-only Tahoe Donner resort community. With six provided guest passes, you’ll have access to a wide range of amenities. Each guest pass will allow one individual access to Tahoe Donner's private amenities with a Daily Access Fee (charged by Tahoe Donner). Please note, the daily access fee is paid by the guest to the Tahoe Donner HOA upon arrival to the facilities. Access may be limited during peak times, so plan accordingly to enjoy the full experience! For more details on current schedules and reservations, visit Tahoe Donner's website.
Each card grants one individual (ages 3+) access per day to private amenities, subject to Daily Access Fees and any of the following blackout dates:
Jan 17-19 (MLK Day)
Feb 14-16 (President’s Day)
May 23-25 (Memorial Day)
July 1-5 (July 4th)
Sept 5-7 (Labor Day)
Nov 26-29 (Thanksgiving Day)
Dec 24-Jan 3 (Christmas/New Year’s holiday)


In addition to Tahoe Donner amenities, Guests of the Blue Moose enjoy access to a multitude of other local amenities, including the Truckee Community Pool, Fitness Center & Indoor Track, Truckee Ice Rink, West End Beach on Donner Lake, Summer Camps for the kids, and much more. The Truckee Community Pool opened its doors in 2016. The 26,000 sf Aquatics Center includes a 10-lane competition lap pool and an 89 degree warm-water pool. Blue Moose guests appreciate the super reasonable rates and short 10 minute drive to the pool and rec center via Alder Creek Road.

Guests have access to the entire home, including the garage, with the exception of a few locked owner closets.

There are 6 parking spaces — 2 in the garage and 4 in the driveway.

Inside, you’ll find a warm mountain-style design with vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, fir floors, and cedar accents. The main level features a well-equipped kitchen, spacious dining room, cozy pub-style dining nook, and a living room centered around a beautiful pass-through fireplace.

The home has four bedrooms, including two ensuite primary suites, plus a downstairs bonus/media room that’s perfect for movie nights, kids, or working remotely. With multiple gathering spaces and private sleeping areas, the layout works beautifully for both larger families and smaller groups.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THE BLUE MOOSE:
- Whole-house Generac backup generator — a major advantage during Tahoe winter storms and power interruptions

- 7-person Hot Spring® spa on a covered deck — no shoveling required

- Media room/private office with 65” TV, gas fireplace, foosball table, sofa, club chairs, and desk

- Game-ready garage with ping pong table, 2 TVs, refrigerator, and gear storage

- Five dining areas:
1. 10-seat formal dining table
2. 6-seat pub-style dining nook
3. 4-seat covered-deck dining table
4. 6-seat outdoor dining table
5. 4-seat gas fire pit table

- Outdoor dining and fire pit areas are generally unavailable in winter
- Flat-panel TVs in all bedrooms, living room, media room, and garage with YouTube TV
- High-speed Optimum internet
- Pack-n-Play, booster seat, and stair gate
- Pet-friendly


A KITCHEN MADE FOR FAMILY GATHERINGS:
The kitchen is exceptionally well stocked for guests who enjoy cooking and entertaining:
- Viking range and KitchenAid appliances

- Weber BBQ, hard piped to gas, located on the covered deck

- High-end tri-ply professional stainless-steel cookware

- Matching dinnerware, flatware, drinkware, wine glasses, and cutlery

- Instant Pot, electric tea kettle, toaster, blender, and Cuisinart stainless-steel coffee maker

- Coffee beans, grinder, and filters

- Essential spices, oils, condiments, and more


OUTDOOR LIVING & TRAILS:
One of the best features of The Blue Moose is its location.
Alder Creek and the surrounding hiking and biking trails are just steps from the backyard, making this an ideal home base for outdoor enthusiasts and dog owners.
In winter, enjoy convenient access toward Northstar via Tahoe Donner’s back route. In summer, take advantage of Tahoe Donner’s extensive recreation options and nearby Donner Lake.
For lake and beach days, we provide adult and kids’ beach chairs, pool noodles, a beach umbrella, beach blanket, and folding all-terrain beach cart.
Whether you’re visiting for skiing, mountain biking, lake days, or simply relaxing by the fire, The Blue Moose makes an ideal Truckee/Tahoe retreat.


TAHOE DONNER AMENITIES & IMPORTANT PRIVATE AMENITY ACCESS INFORMATION:
Our home is located in Tahoe Donner, giving guests access to a wide range of both public and private amenities, including but not limited to:
- Donner Lake Private Beach Club Marina — sandy beach, boat launch, watercraft rentals, and snack bar

- Tahoe Donner Downhill and Cross-Country Ski Resorts, plus snow play and sledding areas

- 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, and practice area

- Miles of scenic hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, plus the Equestrian Center and mountain bike rentals

- Three heated swimming pools, hot tubs, saunas, fitness center, and massage therapy

- Pickleball, tennis, basketball, and bocce courts

- Gourmet lodge-style restaurant and family-friendly pizza restaurant

Access to Tahoe Donner’s private amenities requires a valid Short-Term Tenant Card plus payment of the applicable Daily Access Fee at the time of entry. Our property includes 6 Short-Term Tenant Cards for guest use; one card is required per person, age 3+, per day.
Blackout dates apply during select peak and holiday periods, during which Short-Term Tenant Cards cannot be used for private amenities. Public amenities remain unaffected.
2026 blackout dates: Jan 17–19, Feb 14–16, May 23–25, Jul 1–5, Sep 5–7, Nov 26–29, Dec 24–Jan 3
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, 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 including a hot tub and a pickleball court.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

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
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Pickleball
  • Table tennis

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 3,485 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

Rules

Guests must sign a rental agreement and submit contact information to confirm their booking (for local compliance laws).
We ask that the person booking the home is the primary guest staying in the home and is at least 25 years of age.
​Quiet hours are between 9pm - 8am. STR county rules must be followed at all times.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 025748

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
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Blue Moose -2 Masters, Hot Tub + Generator Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay for family and close friends. Clean, well stocked and responsive host!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikka K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house had a wonderful Christmas and our host even decorated for us!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Blue Moose! The home was very spacious, perfect for three families with kids. The kitchen had everything we needed, BBQ works great, the hot tub was nice and clean, and the back of the property opens up into the forest where the kids had a blast exploring and sledding in the snow!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

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

Great home!

Beautiful home in a great location. House was super clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelby F.

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

Great house and location

We loved the beautiful house and it’s location backing up to the Tahoe national forest. The only drawback was the 90/night pet fee that was not mentioned in the original listing. Despite this, we hope to come stay at this house again in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What can I say about this place that its previous stayers haven’t said yet?First and foremost if you have multiple kids 7 this is the place to stay.The kids made the bottom rec room their own hangout giving the adults room to kick back and relax upstairs.We all loved the hot tub, the different types of communal hangout spaces and the giant open back area to explore out in the wilderness.The kitchen was fully stocked which gave us an opportunity to have a family dinner of ten on their massive dining table. The management team running overall communication with us were very responsive through the VRBO chat app and very transparent with the rules making our stay without any hassle or worry at all.We will absolutely stay here again and with any luck to more snow when we return.
Wake up and have your coffee to this view every morning from the middle floor patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Beautiful Tahoe Donner Cabin

We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful Tahoe Donner cabin! First off, it’s a beautiful, spacious and well designed space. We appreciated how well organized and stocked the cabin was. Everything we needed was available to us! Everything was labeled down to every light switch, which was super helpful. Also, instructions for everything were very detailed. We will definitely be coming back to stay at your beautiful cabin! Thank you Ken and Rebecca!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randee J.

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

Great Getaway

This cabin was a pleasure to stay in. The owners did a great job of making your stay an easy one. We were so impressed with the fully stocked kitchen, the amount of towels provided and even lotion in every single room! The cabin was clean and comfortable, a great place for a relaxing getaway! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alecia F.

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful vacation in the Bluemoose cabin. It has a great open layout, wonderful views of the forest/trees and a relaxing spa. One of the best VRBOs I’ve stayed at.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yuchen L.

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

Accurate photos and descriptions

Place was beautiful, instructions were clear for check in and check out. Overall a pretty good deal for the price. The hosts were very responsive! It was perfect for a longer trip since we were working from home, and there was plenty of table space for everyone to work comfortably. There were only two minor annoyances: 1. We couldn't find the remote for one of the upstairs fans, and we were there during the summer so the place got a little hot. The host did try to help but a missing remote is difficult to troubleshoot over the phone 2. We did have to do a good amount of cleaning at check out which took us about 2 hours to complete (all dishes had to be washed, bed stripped and laundry started, vacuumed, all trash taken out, etc.), so the cleaning & service fee felt high.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lily J.

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

Respite from the Bay Area

The owners Ken & Rebecca are delightful to rent from. Ken always responded promptly and was also very thoughtful with suggestions. The property is beautiful and perfect for our families with teens. The media room was such a bonus! The pictures in this listing accurately showcase this beautiful home but we were also pleasantly surprised at all of the nice kitchen amenities available for our use. It is such a joy to cook with quality pots & pans, knives especially when you are not in your own home. Most cabins, put their hand me down pots and pans without any pantry items to use. They lock everything up and you have to go and buy/bring everything. Unlike this home where it had every utensil you could need, drawers stocked with Ziplocs, tupperware, serving dishes, and plenty of plates, glasses for our family. The kitchen had an Instant Pot, Blender, Cuisanart knives, Viking range just to name a few, and came well stocked with a full spice cabinet and coffee cupboard. This made eating together on their large dining room table very enjoyable. The attention to detail in every room was really nice with matching furniture and comfortable beds with quality bedding. The bathrooms were nicely stocked with quality soap and lotion, shampoo, body soap and other bathroom necessities in case you forgot anything. There is a large hot tub on the deck surrounded by tall trees which made relaxing very easy. The Media room had leather loungers and a wet bar, stocked with a mini fridge and microwave for popcorn or for the warm face towels that were available to use. The location was perfect with several walking trails from this property. This is a large three split level home that is perfect for families with teens, plenty of space to hang out together and enjoy spreading out when you wanted to. If you have anyone that can not do stairs this would be something to be aware of. I could go on and on about all the ways the owners made renting this place so delightful, but you will have to just rent this yourself to experience the relaxation this house gave to our family. We can't wait to return to this property in the near future! Thank you Ken & Rebecca!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A0

This place is wonderful. So beautiful and one can hike right out the back door. We hope to return!
Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

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

Incredible home in an incredible location

Ken and Rebecca’s home is both luxurious and incredibly well-equipped. The beds are large and extremely comfortable. The living space is comfortable, with a great open plan design. And the kitchen/grill are top of the line and make cooking a real joy. The house is right up against the national forest and that means there is access to amazing hikes right from the back door. We could not give a stronger recommendation for this property. We loved our stay.
Stayed 55 nights in Apr 2020