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Truckee Time - Donner Lake Retreat

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Smart TV, fireplace, offices

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81920 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, West End Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Memorial State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Truckee

With a stay at this cabin in Truckee (Donner Lake Woods), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Donner Lake and 8 minutes by foot from Donner Memorial State Park. .This cabin is 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Northstar California Resort and 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from Palisades Tahoe.

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • West End Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sugar Bowl - 11 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Northstar California Resort - 27 min drive - 17.5 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 14 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Upper Deck Bar (at Boreal) - ‬10 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.

Truckee Time - Donner Lake Retreat

Welcome to Truckee Time, your ideal getaway in the serene Donner Lake community. Enjoy ample parking for 2-3 cars and just a 5-minute walk to West End Beach and the Pub. Inside, find an updated kitchen with two coffee makers, three cozy bedrooms, and three bathrooms. We also offer fast Wi-Fi, a dedicated workspace, and children's items for added convenience. Relax on the spacious patio or in the backyard while creating unforgettable memories!

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 printed house manual and digital guidebook to help answer any questions that may come up. Our team is available 8am - 9pm PT.

The home is in a quiet lake community, only a five minute walk to Donner Lake. You will often see neighbors walking around and enjoying the peaceful area, and we look forward to welcoming you into this warm and inviting community during your stay.

Guests will have access to the entire home with the exception of a few locked spaces.

Welcome to Your Home Away from Home at Donner Lake!

Home Highlights

Indoor Living:
- Three-level home
- Welcoming wood-burning fireplace
- Open-concept living room leading into the kitchen
- Two upstairs bedrooms with queen beds
- Loft bedroom with a full-size bed
- Downstairs bunk room with twin on top and full-size on bottom
- Family/game room with Smart TV and cozy couch
- Boot warmers available for guests

Kitchen:
- Updated and fully equipped
- Two coffee makers (Keurig and drip)
- Ice maker, pots, pans, and more

Donner Lake:
- Quiet neighborhood
- 5-minute walk to West End Beach
- 5-minute walk to The Pub at Donner Lake for meals and drinks

Entertainment:
- Large selection of board games in the dining area
- Two comfortable living rooms, each with a Smart TV

Outdoors:
- Outdoor deck with wood-burning chimney
- New Bullfrog hot tub!
- Outdoor seating and barbecue grill
- Spacious backyard for summer play and winter snowman building
- Outdoor fire pit in the backyard
- Kayaks available for guests!

Parking:
- Long driveway accommodating 2-3 cars comfortably

Experience tranquility in our quiet lake community. No parties or events, and please respect quiet hours.

Enjoy your stay at Truckee Time!

A Message From The Owners: We are close to the west end beaches, in the flat west end neighborhood which is great for kids (bike riding, playing, scootering etc.). A quick drive to downtown Truckee, much closer to the bay area vs driving to Lake Tahoe. It took us 5 years of looking at real estate at Donner Lake for us to find our forever family cabin. We plan to keep this home in our family for many generations.

To ensure a transparent and wonderful stay, please review these important details:
- Hot Tub Cleanings: We schedule hot tub cleanings ahead of all guest arrivals. In the event the hot tub is serviced on they day of your arrival, the spa may still be heating up do to a recent cleaning. If you notice the spa is not hot when you get to the house, please notify us so we can check with the company to confirm this is expected.
- No Air Conditioning: Like most homes in Tahoe, our cabin does not have AC.
- Mountain Life: Dust and pollen can accumulate quickly on outdoor furniture. The BBQ and other outdoor furniture may be stored and unavailable during winter (typically October- May).
- Weather & Travel: A 4WD/AWD vehicle, chains, or snow tires may be required in winter.
- Uncontrollable Events: We are not responsible for uncontrollable circumstances such as poor air quality during wildfire season or snow during winter. We strongly recommend purchasing external trip insurance, as our cancellation policy will be upheld.
- Safety: The home is equipped with smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and a first aid kit for your safety.
- Please refer to the Rental Agreement for a full list of the local STR Rules.

STR Permit # 1172 | Maximum Overnight Occupancy (Adults 13+): 8 | 3 Parking Spaces | Truckee’s STR Rules Listed in House Rules/Rental Agreement | Anytime a pet/service animal/emotional support animal is outside of the home and is not in a fully fenced backyard, the pet/service animal/emotional service animal must be kept on a leash and accompanied by the owner.
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.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,920 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 11:00 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
Strip any used beds and 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.

Rules

​Quiet hours are between 9pm - 8am. STR county rules must be followed at all times.
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.

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, a first aid kit, 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 001172

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