Architectural Beauty with Views, Steps to The Lake and Piers
House in Donner Lake, CA
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this house rental
This stunning architectural achievement offers luxury, refinement and beauty. Views are sensational year round. Experience unobstructed Donner Lake views, tranquility and spaciousness. Ceilings are 25' high, constructed of solid wood beams and soaring with light from every window. Light passes from room to room through glass walls, an architectural design feature called 'borrowed light.' The beautiful, reclaimed hardwood and Sierra slate flooring are heated for your comfort. The practical kitchen is well equipped and offers stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Throughout you will find comfortably furnished rooms with clean lined, quality pieces. The house provides easy access to the lake, directly across the street from public piers.
The upper level has three comfortable, private bedrooms plus a loft with two twin-sized futons. The primary bedroom has a spacious, adjoining bathroom with jetted tub, glass shower and double sinks, crafted of hammered nickel. The other two bedrooms, named Creekside and Lakeside, have a queen size bed in each. Both share a bathroom on the upper level. Linens and towels are provided, plus soap and shampoo.
The lower level offers a clutter-free, wide open floor plan for gathering as well as quiet seating for reading or conversation. The Great Room has a large, Italian leather, sectional couch from which to relax in front of the fireplace. The side office has a work desk and small couches with views to the side yard. Open the windows to hear the creek. Lighting over the dining table is dimmable so you can choose your mood, low light for romantic dinners or a brighter light for board games.
The wraparound front porch offers a prime vantage point for watching the lake and relaxing. Perfect for quiet reading, enjoying a libation and sharing conversations. There are four Tropitone lounge chairs on the porch and a picnic table on the lower patio.
Parking: Maximum of 3 cars (2 in winter). Vacation rental provides a garage (for two compact or one standard sized car) and a covered carport for one compact sized car. Snow plowing in the winter is included.
The location is ideal, offering easy access to outdoor adventures, restaurants and amenities. Just steps outside the door takes you to Donner Lake where you can walk, ride or run the 7 mile loop around the lake. In the summer, enjoy the local West End beach which offers water sport rentals, boat launching, volleyball, horseshoes, fishing, swimmers beach, ping pong, BBQ pits, and children's playground. The ever popular Little Truckee Ice Creamery is an easy few minutes walk away, perfect for an evening stroll after dinner or morning coffee and homemade pastries (opens at 7am in summer). Donner Memorial State Park, down the road, offers flat, paved trails around the lake with fabulous views. The Truckee River Legacy Trail for biking, walking and running is close by as is an abundance of outdoor hiking and biking trails. The location is ten minutes from Sugar Bowl Ski Resort and Donner Summit. Royal Gorge's XCountry resort, Palisades, Alpine, and Northstar Ski Resorts are all a short drive. Lake Tahoe is thirteen miles away along a scenic route. Downtown Truckee is a ten minutes drive and where you will find shopping, restaurants and Western history. Reno nightlife, entertainment, and INT'L Airport are just forty-five minutes away.
Town ORDINANCE: Effective January 1, 2021, the town of Truckee implemented a short term rental ordinance, details of which will be in the house manual at the residence. Tenant and all guests are required to follow the city ordinance. Any charges related to infractions will be the responsibility of the tenant. $1,000/day up to $1,500/day. Registration Certificate 003090.
+Town quiet hours = 10pm to 7am daily
+Dispose of garbage and recycling per town's strict instructions, posted in the house
+Occupants may not exceed 6 (including children and infants) and will adhere to rental contract. Inquire about having 8 guests.
+Cars may not exceed 3 at this house, 2 maximum in winter. Cars must park in accordance with town rules. No street parking on West Reed.
+Grill must remain 10 feet from structures and any combustible material.
Cleaning service charges an additional fee for more than six guests.
Inquire about longer stays and any applicable discounts.
The upper level has three comfortable, private bedrooms plus a loft with two twin-sized futons. The primary bedroom has a spacious, adjoining bathroom with jetted tub, glass shower and double sinks, crafted of hammered nickel. The other two bedrooms, named Creekside and Lakeside, have a queen size bed in each. Both share a bathroom on the upper level. Linens and towels are provided, plus soap and shampoo.
The lower level offers a clutter-free, wide open floor plan for gathering as well as quiet seating for reading or conversation. The Great Room has a large, Italian leather, sectional couch from which to relax in front of the fireplace. The side office has a work desk and small couches with views to the side yard. Open the windows to hear the creek. Lighting over the dining table is dimmable so you can choose your mood, low light for romantic dinners or a brighter light for board games.
The wraparound front porch offers a prime vantage point for watching the lake and relaxing. Perfect for quiet reading, enjoying a libation and sharing conversations. There are four Tropitone lounge chairs on the porch and a picnic table on the lower patio.
Parking: Maximum of 3 cars (2 in winter). Vacation rental provides a garage (for two compact or one standard sized car) and a covered carport for one compact sized car. Snow plowing in the winter is included.
The location is ideal, offering easy access to outdoor adventures, restaurants and amenities. Just steps outside the door takes you to Donner Lake where you can walk, ride or run the 7 mile loop around the lake. In the summer, enjoy the local West End beach which offers water sport rentals, boat launching, volleyball, horseshoes, fishing, swimmers beach, ping pong, BBQ pits, and children's playground. The ever popular Little Truckee Ice Creamery is an easy few minutes walk away, perfect for an evening stroll after dinner or morning coffee and homemade pastries (opens at 7am in summer). Donner Memorial State Park, down the road, offers flat, paved trails around the lake with fabulous views. The Truckee River Legacy Trail for biking, walking and running is close by as is an abundance of outdoor hiking and biking trails. The location is ten minutes from Sugar Bowl Ski Resort and Donner Summit. Royal Gorge's XCountry resort, Palisades, Alpine, and Northstar Ski Resorts are all a short drive. Lake Tahoe is thirteen miles away along a scenic route. Downtown Truckee is a ten minutes drive and where you will find shopping, restaurants and Western history. Reno nightlife, entertainment, and INT'L Airport are just forty-five minutes away.
Town ORDINANCE: Effective January 1, 2021, the town of Truckee implemented a short term rental ordinance, details of which will be in the house manual at the residence. Tenant and all guests are required to follow the city ordinance. Any charges related to infractions will be the responsibility of the tenant. $1,000/day up to $1,500/day. Registration Certificate 003090.
+Town quiet hours = 10pm to 7am daily
+Dispose of garbage and recycling per town's strict instructions, posted in the house
+Occupants may not exceed 6 (including children and infants) and will adhere to rental contract. Inquire about having 8 guests.
+Cars may not exceed 3 at this house, 2 maximum in winter. Cars must park in accordance with town rules. No street parking on West Reed.
+Grill must remain 10 feet from structures and any combustible material.
Cleaning service charges an additional fee for more than six guests.
Inquire about longer stays and any applicable discounts.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Donner Lake, CA
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Reviews
10.0
My friends and I stayed here for a 50th birthday, and the home and location provided everything we needed for an enjoyable time. The view just off the front deck was enough to keep us home for our meals. A variety of hikes are just a 5 min drive. Proximity to grocery stores, downtown Truckee and restaurants made planning day trips a breeze! The home is actually even better in person, than in the pictures!
10.0
We loved our stay at this beautiful home! It was perfect for our family and just what I had hoped for! It was across from Donner Lake and we could easily walk to the lake each day! The home was truly immaculate!
10.0
This is a great house in awesome location to great skiing. Will rent the house again.
10.0
Everything about our stay was wonderful.
10.0
On a scale of 1-10, a 12!
10.0
We had the most wonderful, peaceful week in this beautiful spot. Our boys were close to their MTB camp, and the kitchen was fully stocked and made it easy to make dinners at night. The lake view made every morning just what you are looking for in a vacation home. Shirin was incredibly accommodating and the home itself is pristine.
10.0
This house is gorgeous, so much space on the main floor to spread out and enjoy family time in the living room with the huge fireplace that goes up two stories high, to the open dining room/kitchen space. Everything I needed was in the kitchen for cooking for meals for 5 days. The bedrooms are all upstairs and cozy comfy and with big sky lights and wood-beam a-frame ceilings. The house was immaculately clean and the garage had tons of snowplay sleds and discs to borrow. This was my son's first trip to snow (age 4) and it will be a memory I'll hold forever in my heart. You can look out from almost anywhere in the house and see Donner Lake all the way across to the other side and the mountains and up Donner Pass mountains too. I could sit inside in the living room for hours and feel happy just watching the changing weather and the water. Truckee Main Street was just 10 mins away for restaurants and shops. Tahoe Donner ski resort was 12 mins away for skiing and Sugar Bowl snowplay was 10 minutes in the other direction for sledding and tubing. It was the perfect location and I definitely enjoyed not having to drive the extra 20-30 mins to be closer to the bigger ski resorts because as most parents know kids aren't big fans of long drives so it was great to be from SF/marin to the Donner Lake house in 3 hours was perfect!
10.0
The home is in a great location to Donner for snow sports and to Truckee for dining and more. Easy access in/out and a great view of Donner Lake! The home is super clean and very organized. The great room with fireplace is amazing! Communication with owner was easy and timely.
10.0
Very convenient to Sugar Bowl resort. Beautiful and spacious home. Very responsive host.
10.0
Beautiful house with great Lake view. My son is in sugar bowl ski team and this house is at a great location and we had good time there. Thank you!
10.0
We were so excited to book this beautiful home for my birthday weekend and it did not disappoint. The moment we walked through the doors the views of Donner lake were breathtaking, the house was so inviting, warm and comfortable. The house was clean and beautifully equipped with everything we needed to make our stay perfect.
Shirin was so helpful and easy to communicate with throughout the entire experience. We hope to get lucky enough to find a vacant week in the warmer months to come again for a longer stay next time.
10.0
Wonderful home!!! Perfect summer lake vacation.
10.0
Our family had a wonderful vacation in this stunning home - with amazing views. We had a couple of questions before our trip and got very responsive and clear answers. We would definitely stay here again!
10.0
We had an amazing week at this gorgeous property. The location couldn’t be more perfect. The architecture is stunning. Great family vacation!
10.0
Kitchen well-stocked with all cooking tools
Responsive and helpful renter
Clean and beautiful home
10.0
We have rented many vrbo places over the years and this lake house has been by far the nicest. In addition to the beautiful architecture, the large open floor plan was really perfect for our family which includes three kids in their twenties. Everything worked well and we were able to use one of the public docks for several hours each day, after people fishing vacated them, or families left in the late afternoon. We also really appreciated the two kayaks available for use!
10.0
What a special property! Magical. Shirin the property manager was such a good communicator and was AWESOME as I was traveling with an older family member. 🙏🏻 Not many are like this experience ❤️
10.0
Family weekend getaway
Property location was everything. Host was extremely accommodating. The property was well equipped with all the amenities one would need to enjoy a carefree getaway.
10.0
Snowshoeing
Beautiful home. Well equipped, and perfectly located on Donner Lake. Less than a minute to West Beach, and 5 minutes to excellent snowshoeing trails.
10.0
The best VRBO yet.....
Our family stayed in this beautiful home over the Christmas Holiday and couldn't have picked a better property. The home is thoughtful, lovely, comfortable and everything is top of the line. The beds were incredible, the location was terrific....I could go on and on.
But the real highlight were Shirin & her husband, and how kind and considerate they are. Without going into detail about how kind and considerate they are, let me just say that we won't soon forget their beautiful home and it's lovely hosts.
The Powers Ohana
10.0
Ski Vacation
Our experience at this property exceeded our expectations. We were lucky this property was available for our last minute booking. The house was perfect for our family of 4. The view of Donner Lake was breathtaking. Thank you Shirin for a great week.
10.0
Beautiful Lake House
It was a lovely stay, House have perfect Donner Lake view. We enjoyed every single moment of the house.
10.0
A slice of tranquility
Beautifully architected property with a warm view of the lake. One can ponder the impeccable post and beam work, glance out the huge windows to the lake, or sit by the fire and read until you drift away. Set in some of the most enjoyable mountains in the country, there is something for everyone.
The furnishings and well equipped and roomy kitchen was added bonus for those who enjoy cooking together.
10.0
Incredible Lake House
We loved our stay at the Lake House. The location could not be more perfect, right across the street from the lake and minutes walking to little truckee ice cream and west end beach. The house itself was gorgeous and an architect’s dream, with a fantastic view of the lake. The house was immaculately clean when we arrived and check in and check out was a breeze. Shirin has a wonderful home and we felt so lucky to have the opportunity to stay there.
10.0
Great weekend!
Clean and beautiful stay
10.0
Majestic Views and Ultimate Comfort
We stayed at this gorgeous property for the weekend with our 2 adult children to enjoy snow sports. In advance of our stay, the owner was very prompt and informative in responding to my messages. As we entered the home, we were in awe of the architectural beauty of the cabin and the unobstructed views of Donner Lake. The floor plan is very open and spacious with lots of light. Every room is furnished for comfort. The bathrooms are gorgeous with Sierra Slate flooring and showers. They are well supplied with soap, shampoo, and lotion. This property is magnificent for year-round stay. This will be our property of choice when we plan our next trip to the Truckee area
10.0
Wonderful Stay
Nice Beautiful House by the Lake ❤️
5.0
Shirin’s home was gorgeous. The moment you walked in you are drawn to the incredible view of the lake while admiring the architectural details of the house. I especially loved the mornings with the sun rising and the steam coming off the lake. Everything was provided that we needed and the instructions for use of the house were very helpful and clear. The location was perfect for us as well.
10.0
Winter Getaway
Shirin’s home was gorgeous. The moment you walked in you are drawn to the incredible view of the lake while admiring the architectural details of the house. I especially loved the mornings with the sun rising and the steam coming off the lake.
Everything was provided that we needed and the instructions for use of the house were very helpful and clear.
The location was perfect for us as well.
10.0
Great Lake house!
Amazing view and wonderful property. The owner was very pro-active when a minor issue came up. Thank you for letting us stay at your lake house!
10.0
Beautiful lake side escape
After many years visiting the Lake Tahoe area, this was our first time staying near Donner Lake. It did not disappoint! The home was beautiful and spacious - stunning views from the great room. Public piers across the street were perfect for fishing, launching our paddle board or taking a quick dip in the lake. Loved walking down the street to get ice cream cones. The public beach would have been close enough to walk to as well if we didn’t have young kids (and all their gear) in tow. Street noise makes sitting on the deck less enjoyable unless you have some tunes in your headphones, but the view of the lake action and surrounding mountains easily made up for it.
10.0
Beautiful Property
We really enjoyed our stay! The home owner is very friendly & easy to contact. She made sure our week away was comfortable and the house was provided with all the amenities needed. I can not wait to come here again! It’s a slice of heaven
Thank you, Shirin!
10.0
Beautiful home in a wonderful spot
This beautiful home is in an ideal location across the street from the lake and walkable to the beach. A perfect family getaway.
10.0
On Donner....
Great location, beautiful home with great views of the lake! Easy access to town and local ski or water activities depending on the season. Property owner is awesome. The home is clean and well stocked with everything needed for an exceptional stay.
10.0
Family Vacation
Had a wonderful stay at this property. The owner was very helpful and easy to communicate with. The house itself is beautiful and can see it being a great winter vacation spot as well (we went in the summer).
10.0
Amazingly Gorgeous Lake Home
This home is almost indescribable it is so gorgeous, and welcoming! From the beginning the owners are super friendly, detail oriented and helpful! One can feel the love and care that has been poured into this home and it was our privilege to spend six days there soaking it all in. Morning coffee on the deck looking at the amazing views of the lake and mountains was a favorite! Shirin even went above and beyond to return important items left. Can not say enough about how beautiful (and extremely well equipped) the house and surroundings are as well as the wonderful owners! We hope to stay again soon!
10.0
Beautiful house
We loved spending time at this house. It is gorgeous and the view is outstanding. We love this place and hope to come back again.
10.0
Wonderful retreat at Donner Lake
This beautiful home was a great location for our week-long stay at Donner Lake. We had a restful, peaceful stay. There is easy access to Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and the surrounding resorts. The 7-mile loop around Donner Lake is great for running and biking. The owner communicated everything we needed to know very clearly. It was nice to have the kitchen stocked with basics like vinegar, olive oil. spices, etc. We would love to stay here again in the future.
10.0
Beautiful Lake House
My group with 2 babies had a very enjoyable stay at the lake house. The home has amazing views and plenty of space for us to relax and hang out. The house was very well equipped and Shirin was super responsive. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this home.
10.0
Gorgeous Lake Home
We had a wonderful stay. Gorgeous house, right across from the lake. The photos in the picture depict the house perfectly.
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 $1,194 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Architectural Beauty with Views, Steps to The Lake and Piers. 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 Architectural Beauty with Views, Steps to The Lake and Piers pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Architectural Beauty with Views, Steps to The Lake and Piers?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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