Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake!

4.5

Excellent(12 Reviews)

House in Donner Lake, CA

10 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Parking and more

About this house rental

Whether your activity of choice is sunbathing on the beach, hoofing it up the hiking trails, or zipping around on your mountain bike, this Truckee vacation rental provides the perfect base! When you’re ready for some relaxation after exploring the surrounding Sierra Nevadas, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath cabin has space for the whole family to unwind. Lounge in the living room with wall-to-wall windows overlooking Donner Lake, bust open a board game in the loft, or enjoy the alpine air on the deck.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Pet Friendly | 2,000 Sq Ft | Lakefront Location | Great for Large Groups

With the lakefront right at your doorstep and the mountains mere minutes away, 'The Donner House' is ideal for anyone looking for outdoorsy fun and all-season adventure!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Loft: 2 Sleeper Sofas

INDOOR LIVING: Spacious living area w/ wood-burning stove, flat-screen TV & dining table, loft w/ books & games, apartment family room w/ standard TV & kitchenette
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, dishwasher, coffee maker, KitchenAid mixer
GENERAL: Free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, washer & dryer
OUTDOOR LIVING: 2 decks w/ seating, gas grill, lake view
FAQ: No A/C
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

SNOW DAYS: Donner Ski Ranch (4.2 miles), Sugar Bowl Resort (5.9 miles), Tahoe Donner Ski Resort (8.5 miles), Northstar California Resort (14.0 miles), Squaw Valley Resort (15.2 miles), Alpine Meadows Ski Resort (17.7 miles), Diamond Peak Ski Resort (26.7 miles)
BEACH DAYS: West End Beach (0.7 miles), Tahoe Donner Beach Club Marina (2.7 miles), Commons Beach (18.3 miles), Secline Beach (18.5 miles), Kings Beach (18.9 miles), Speedboat Beach (20.3 miles), Hidden Beach (27.0 miles)
HIKING/BIKING: Donner Summit Canyon (1.3 miles), Pacific Crest Trail (4.1 miles), Sawtooth Trail (8.1 miles), Stateline Lookout (21.4 miles), Tahoe Rim Trail (26.7 miles)
MUST DOs: KidZone Museum (4.1 miles), Historic Downtown Truckee (5.7 miles), Tahoe City (17.5 miles), Reno (36.7 miles), South Lake Tahoe (46.7 miles)
AIRPORTS: Reno-Tahoe International Airport (41.9 miles), Truckee Tahoe Airport-TRK (8.6 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: This property has a strict maximum occupancy rule, and no more than 10 guests are allowed on-site
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Donner Lake, CA

Nearby attractions

Emerald Bay State Park

43.5 mi

Inspiration Point (Emerald Bay)

44.6 mi

Eagle Falls

43.7 mi

Donner Memorial State Park

3.2 mi

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Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake!

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4.5

Excellent(12 Reviews)

House in Donner Lake, CA

10 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Parking and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Donner Lake, CA

Nearby attractions

Emerald Bay State Park

43.5 mi

Inspiration Point (Emerald Bay)

44.6 mi

Eagle Falls

43.7 mi

Donner Memorial State Park

3.2 mi

Reviews

4.5

Excellent(12 Reviews)

4.0

Aug 2024

We stayed for 5 nights with our family. Love the location which allowed us to swim and kayak right across from the property. 4 bedrooms and 3 baths as advertised but be aware that the 4 th bedroom and bath are a separate apartment accessed below the deck of the house. We loved it for our son from out of state. The house is dated but has what you need. The host, Max, was great with communication! I hope he will make the needed updates soon so I can give more stars.

5.0

Aug 2024

The home is beautiful, spacious, clean, well appointed with everything you need to make your stay easy and carefree, From high end appliances, ample tableware, cookware, paper products, well stocked spice drawer, comfortable beds and sofas, large bathrooms, fluffy towels, and room to stretch out. There are pleanty of restaurants, grocery stores and bakeries within a 6-10 minute drive. We especially enjoyed Zano's Italian restaurant. And last but not least, the stunning views of Donner Lake which is directly across the street. It's absolutely beautiful. we enjoyed our walks along the shore. Max, the owner is great and made himself available to answer any questions we may have had. He also left a plate of homemade cookies on the counter and a wonderful welcome note. What a happy and memorable way to begin our stay. Thank you Max.

5.0

Aug 2022

What a wonderful property and the owner really takes pride in his property. Plenty of room for my family members and such a gorgeous view to wake up to each morning with a cup of coffee in hand. Highly recommend!

5.0

Jul 2022

Phenomenal family experience. Owner Max is the best! We will definitely be back!

5.0

Jun 2022

Spacious house at the lake

Spacious house at the lake

We loved staying here! Pet friendly (we brought our cat). Big patio, lots of sleeping space, well stocked kitchen. The owner called before our stay to make sure we had directions and was overall very friendly. Walking distance to a cute ice-cream shop was a bonus!

5.0

Jun 2022

Donner Lake Family House

Donner Lake Family House

Fantastic lake view and convenient location as well as multiple gathering areas made this house the right place for a multi-generation family visit. The owner is also very helpful.

5.0

Jan 2022

Donner Lake

Donner Lake

The Truckee/Tahoe area was hit with historic snow fall and our trip had to be delayed by 2 days because the highways were closed. The owner kept us informed of the conditions and worked with us to extend our stay a day longer and refunded us for the one missed day. The owner and cabin were fantastic.

5.0

Sep 2021

Lakeside Roomy Cabin

Lakeside Roomy Cabin

We are very happily to have found this gem! A beautiful view from the deck of Donner Lake and right across the street is a swimming spot, with many public piers a short walk away. The layout for the cabin is perfect for a crowd. The downstairs sleeping area is a little apartment separate from the main cabin for privacy and an upstairs provides the same, just as part of the main house. Communication with the owner was easy and friendly. The cabin is well equipped and very clean. Would love to stay again!

5.0

May 2021

Lonely lakeside retreat

Lonely lakeside retreat

Our stay here was excellent. From Max calling after we booked to surprising us with a late checkout, everything in between was fantastic. The house is as advertised and plenty big enough to sleep the group of 7 that we had. The access to the lake is very convenient (though those stairs will get ya!). The big deck is perfect for spending the afternoon on. Overall, I highly recommend this place.

3.0

Mar 2021

Could be great, but repairs need to be addressed.

Could be great, but repairs need to be addressed.

We were a party of 12, and the add said this is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath that would accommodate 4 cars. When we arrived, we could barely fit 3 cars. Three men had to dig out snow for two hours in order to fit our vehicles, and luckily we had brought our own snow shovels. There was a laminated "welcome" directive that apologized for the stove not working, but that there was a toaster oven!! Clearly the stove had been broken for a while and there was no possible way we could cook all our meals for four days in a tiny toaster! The directions also said "sorry, but you can't use one of the showers, because it leaks through the ceiling!" It was also clear from the look of the ceiling that it had been in bad shape for a long period of time and not taken care of. Had I been told either of these things, there is no way I would have rented this house. Also, please be aware that the room that looks like a basement, or bonus room, with a semi- kitchen, bedroom and bathroom is NOT part of the main house. You have to go out the back slider, outside, down two flights of stairs to access it. Might be okay in summer, but it was freezing, and the stairs was iced over. There was a small plug in heater for the entire space that did nothing. The couple who slept down there were freezing and extremely uncomfortable. We were very frustrated and disappointed to say the least. We spoke to owner and property manager and the owner gave us back less then 10% of what we paid! This is a premium property as far as what it costs to rent, but until those issues are fixed and the verbage is corrected on description of property, renter beware. It's a shame, because it could be a wonderful place to stay!!

4.0

Nov 2020

Satisfied

Satisfied

We stayed at this house for Thanksgiving. The location is amazing. You have the view of the lake and the mountains. Perfect to gaze at while drinking your hot cup of coffee. We had a couple of incidence in the house, mainly because the house is a bit older, but it did not damper our holiday. The owner is really nice and you can easily communicate with him. I would stay here again.

4.0

Jul 2020

Beautiful View!

Beautiful View!

Communication with the owner was fabulous! Easy to get ahold of and responded quickly to any questions that came up. The house is comfortable and was stocked well with any thing you may have needed. The views from either deck was amazing and loved the easy walk to the lake! Everyone had a great time!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Donner Lake?

The average price for a rental in Donner Lake is $388 per night. This rental is $341 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake! pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake!?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake!

House in Donner Lake, CA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Donner Lake, CA

Nearby attractions

Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake!

House in Donner Lake, CA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Donner Lake, CA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Donner Lake?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake!?

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