Quiet Lakefront Home Donner Lake w/ Large Private Dock!
4.3
Excellent(18 Reviews)House in Donner Lake, CA
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this house rental
PANORAMIC Pristine Mountain and lake views from every window!
Donner Lake Living is OH! So Nice!
9/5/24 Come and play!
Best time of year is HERE! Water and days warm, cool nights deliver starry delights.
True on the water living. Park, stay, play, eat…rest your feet.
No traveling to where you want to play it is steps away!
Fishing has been great from the dock!
HOTEL NO! See what you came to Tahoe for! Not stuffy hotel walls,
Make sure when you book a "lakefront" home you get an actual lake RIGHT OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR like here!
Godzilla Pinball and Legends Video Pinball and Classic Arcade access available for extra charge.
Many Donner “lakefront” properties are actually across the highway and use narrow, small, and crowded first come first serve public docks; our home is on the lake’s SHORE and the dock is PRIVATE, large, boat friendly, carpeted and comfy with a swim ladder!
Unlike other listings the pictures and views in our listing are ALL taken from OUR property.
HOTEL NO! See what you came to Tahoe for! Not stuffy hotel walls, but PANORAMIC Pristine Mountain and lake views.
Make sure when you book that "lakefront" home you get an actual lake RIGHT OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR by booking our property.
Learn to wake surf, teach your friends or family or go surf crazy and demo multiple surf boards. (Subject to weather and water conditions, or boat/captain/instructor availability) BOOK EARLY to guarantee a spot!
Where else can you have a surf boat and captain at your disposal within 100' of your crash/party pad!
*Guided Boat Tours, Wake Surfing, Tubing now available from dock!
YES, we can take you Sight Seeing, Wake Surfing or Tubing in a Boat! Extra charges apply.
Kayaks, Paddleboards and Fishing Gear can be rented and available for your use at the property for additional charges. Advance notice required.
WIFI 400mbps service, 200-400mbps typical reception in unit.
Electric and wood burning fireplace.
*Paddle Sports add on Package for $545
Includes access for your group of up to;
4 Kayaks…single person 10’
1 Paddleboard 11’
2 Pontoon Paddleboards 10’ (additional paddleboards $50 ea.)
3 Towable Linkable Tubes essentially one person rafts which can be tied to the dock as Loungers, paddled around or towed behind a kayak.
Floating Bouncy Island with Ladder
Kayaks only $299
Paddleboards only $399
Tubes only $99
Floating Bouncy Island with Ladder only $199
5 Person Rubber Boat with Oars Package $249
10’10” x 5’4” 1400lb capacity Raft
2 bench seats
Electric Trolling Motor Package Add On to Inflatable Boat $249
Paddle and Boat Packages include;
Type 3 Life Vests in sizes child to 3XL
Water resistant Cell phone/money holders with a tether.
Theses will be stored near the water and your group can access/exchange any and all equipment as desired during your stay. If you were to rent even a portion of this on your own from the local marina it would cost $500-$1300 a day.
Each member of your group must sign waivers, be fitted with a Life Vest and agree to rules of use before being given access.
*Dock Fishing add on Package $349
Includes access for your group of up to;
3 adult or child fishing rods with reel, line, pre rigged bait hook and sinker proven to catch fish from our dock... Or rigged with pretend lure without hook for small child to play with.
Net to scoop up fish.
Power Bait.
6 extra pre tied bait rigs to replace ones that get lost in fish or the bottom demons.
6 Fishing Lures.
3 Bobbers.
Forceps to remove hooks.
Stringer to hold fish you caught.
Bucket for crayfish catches.
Crayfish/minnow trap with bait.
Daily, weekly, yearly, and non-resident Fishing licenses are available online for extra fee from Department of Fish and Game. Children under 16 do not need a license.
Each member of your group must sign waivers and agree to rules of use before being given access.
(Paddle and Fishing equipment packages and pricing subject to change and do not include 13% tax.)
*Book a 3 night or more stay through us and we will arrange a for a $50 discount from a Donner Lake Fishing Guide.
A licensed captain and experienced Donner Lake Fishing Guide can take up to 6 guests out on Donner Lake for several hours of fishing in a fully equipped heated boat. Very large fish are often caught AND No Fishing Experience or Equipment Necessary!
Boat trips are not guaranteed, are weather and safety dependent and subject to reservation slots being available from the guide service. We request you and the guide provide pictures and Guest agrees we may use pictures/details of your trip or catches in our listing. Typical guide services run $350 for 2 persons before discount. Extra persons $175 each. Discount will come in the form of rebate from us in combination with discounted services from the guide when you or the guide supply pictures of catches we can use in our listing or proof of booking of a pre-approved guide service.
If you want to catch the really big fish the best time is February through Early June. These dates also coincide with our lowest rates!
FAQ...HOW DO I GET THAT LOWER POSTED NIGHTLY RATE???
Save $$$ by adding that extra day to your weekend stay! Previously we did not allow 2 night stays there was just too much prep labor for each guest changeover to break even. In order to accommodate short stays we now charge a per stay property fee and lowered our nightly rate. This allows short stays by spreading the minimum we need to charge across the nightly rate so longer stays have much lower nightly rate. Simply adding 1 night to a 2 night stay substantially lowers your nightly rate!
Book that extra night and enjoy a more relaxing vacation. Even if you don't stay the extra night you will be able to enjoy an extra full day at the property and a leisurely check out after a 2 night stay.
Book the low season or weekdays. Pre-summer and fall are amazing experiences (especially here at the lake) and cost less than half summer bookings. You get more days for less and get to enjoy the area without the crowds.
Our home has 2 queen-sized beds and a sofa bed in the front room. We don’t want to rent to large groups. This is not a party cabin. It is perfect for a small family or a couple or two.
No smoking or pets are allowed anywhere on property.
Please e-mail or call if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Notes;
GOVERNMENT CAN CANCEL YOUR RESERVATION OR LOCAL ACTIVITIES... WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THIS!
Access sometimes requires chains even on 4 wheel drive vehicle .
BEFORE INSTANT BOOKING.. ALL GUESTS MUST AGREE TO WINTER RULES
BE PREPARED, WE DO NOT REFUND FOR ACCESS ISSUES.
Thank you for your interest in our Donner Lake home. This comfortable Donner Lake lakefront 2 bedroom/1 bathroom is right on the water with large windows and beautiful lake views from every window. This is the lake level quarters of a 2 unit custom home. Wake up to a view of the lake and forested granite mountains. Walk down 3 flights of stairs and jump in the lake or cast out a line.
Walk down a pathway toward the lake to the entrance. There is a living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a laundry room and a full bathroom. The rental is completely self-contained. The kitchen has a stove/oven, a refrigerator, and a gas BBQ. The bath includes all the necessities. There is cable TV, a DVD player, a stereo and high-speed internet access.
Go down a flight of carpeted stairs to a carpeted (soft on your bare feet and great for laying out) private dock where you can moor a boat, a PWC, try your luck at fishing, swim, or simply relax.
Our home has 2 queen-sized beds and a sofa bed in the front room. We don’t want to rent to large groups. This is not a party cabin. It is perfect for a small family or a couple or two.
Access to our home involves 2 flights of landscaped stone steps (caution, some may be loose!) without railings and 3 additional wooden flights of stairs with railings from the entrance to the dock. There is enough room to park two vehicles in front of the house.
There may or may not be a host living upstairs at the time of your stay. The host is quiet and we have never had any complaints. You may run into him on the dock or in the parking pad. If you have any problems getting into the place just give the phone number a call or knock on the door and he will help you out.
Truckee restaurants and shops are 15 minutes from the house.
Note; as of 9/5/2024 we are updating our furniture and adding arcade games so, furnishings and layout may vary slightly during your visit.
Town of Truckee 4th of July fireworks are the only pyrotechnic display in the area but are subject to cancellation by others*
Please e-mail or call if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Donner Lake Living is OH! So Nice!
9/5/24 Come and play!
Best time of year is HERE! Water and days warm, cool nights deliver starry delights.
True on the water living. Park, stay, play, eat…rest your feet.
No traveling to where you want to play it is steps away!
Fishing has been great from the dock!
HOTEL NO! See what you came to Tahoe for! Not stuffy hotel walls,
Make sure when you book a "lakefront" home you get an actual lake RIGHT OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR like here!
Godzilla Pinball and Legends Video Pinball and Classic Arcade access available for extra charge.
Many Donner “lakefront” properties are actually across the highway and use narrow, small, and crowded first come first serve public docks; our home is on the lake’s SHORE and the dock is PRIVATE, large, boat friendly, carpeted and comfy with a swim ladder!
Unlike other listings the pictures and views in our listing are ALL taken from OUR property.
HOTEL NO! See what you came to Tahoe for! Not stuffy hotel walls, but PANORAMIC Pristine Mountain and lake views.
Make sure when you book that "lakefront" home you get an actual lake RIGHT OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR by booking our property.
Learn to wake surf, teach your friends or family or go surf crazy and demo multiple surf boards. (Subject to weather and water conditions, or boat/captain/instructor availability) BOOK EARLY to guarantee a spot!
Where else can you have a surf boat and captain at your disposal within 100' of your crash/party pad!
*Guided Boat Tours, Wake Surfing, Tubing now available from dock!
YES, we can take you Sight Seeing, Wake Surfing or Tubing in a Boat! Extra charges apply.
Kayaks, Paddleboards and Fishing Gear can be rented and available for your use at the property for additional charges. Advance notice required.
WIFI 400mbps service, 200-400mbps typical reception in unit.
Electric and wood burning fireplace.
*Paddle Sports add on Package for $545
Includes access for your group of up to;
4 Kayaks…single person 10’
1 Paddleboard 11’
2 Pontoon Paddleboards 10’ (additional paddleboards $50 ea.)
3 Towable Linkable Tubes essentially one person rafts which can be tied to the dock as Loungers, paddled around or towed behind a kayak.
Floating Bouncy Island with Ladder
Kayaks only $299
Paddleboards only $399
Tubes only $99
Floating Bouncy Island with Ladder only $199
5 Person Rubber Boat with Oars Package $249
10’10” x 5’4” 1400lb capacity Raft
2 bench seats
Electric Trolling Motor Package Add On to Inflatable Boat $249
Paddle and Boat Packages include;
Type 3 Life Vests in sizes child to 3XL
Water resistant Cell phone/money holders with a tether.
Theses will be stored near the water and your group can access/exchange any and all equipment as desired during your stay. If you were to rent even a portion of this on your own from the local marina it would cost $500-$1300 a day.
Each member of your group must sign waivers, be fitted with a Life Vest and agree to rules of use before being given access.
*Dock Fishing add on Package $349
Includes access for your group of up to;
3 adult or child fishing rods with reel, line, pre rigged bait hook and sinker proven to catch fish from our dock... Or rigged with pretend lure without hook for small child to play with.
Net to scoop up fish.
Power Bait.
6 extra pre tied bait rigs to replace ones that get lost in fish or the bottom demons.
6 Fishing Lures.
3 Bobbers.
Forceps to remove hooks.
Stringer to hold fish you caught.
Bucket for crayfish catches.
Crayfish/minnow trap with bait.
Daily, weekly, yearly, and non-resident Fishing licenses are available online for extra fee from Department of Fish and Game. Children under 16 do not need a license.
Each member of your group must sign waivers and agree to rules of use before being given access.
(Paddle and Fishing equipment packages and pricing subject to change and do not include 13% tax.)
*Book a 3 night or more stay through us and we will arrange a for a $50 discount from a Donner Lake Fishing Guide.
A licensed captain and experienced Donner Lake Fishing Guide can take up to 6 guests out on Donner Lake for several hours of fishing in a fully equipped heated boat. Very large fish are often caught AND No Fishing Experience or Equipment Necessary!
Boat trips are not guaranteed, are weather and safety dependent and subject to reservation slots being available from the guide service. We request you and the guide provide pictures and Guest agrees we may use pictures/details of your trip or catches in our listing. Typical guide services run $350 for 2 persons before discount. Extra persons $175 each. Discount will come in the form of rebate from us in combination with discounted services from the guide when you or the guide supply pictures of catches we can use in our listing or proof of booking of a pre-approved guide service.
If you want to catch the really big fish the best time is February through Early June. These dates also coincide with our lowest rates!
FAQ...HOW DO I GET THAT LOWER POSTED NIGHTLY RATE???
Save $$$ by adding that extra day to your weekend stay! Previously we did not allow 2 night stays there was just too much prep labor for each guest changeover to break even. In order to accommodate short stays we now charge a per stay property fee and lowered our nightly rate. This allows short stays by spreading the minimum we need to charge across the nightly rate so longer stays have much lower nightly rate. Simply adding 1 night to a 2 night stay substantially lowers your nightly rate!
Book that extra night and enjoy a more relaxing vacation. Even if you don't stay the extra night you will be able to enjoy an extra full day at the property and a leisurely check out after a 2 night stay.
Book the low season or weekdays. Pre-summer and fall are amazing experiences (especially here at the lake) and cost less than half summer bookings. You get more days for less and get to enjoy the area without the crowds.
Our home has 2 queen-sized beds and a sofa bed in the front room. We don’t want to rent to large groups. This is not a party cabin. It is perfect for a small family or a couple or two.
No smoking or pets are allowed anywhere on property.
Please e-mail or call if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Notes;
GOVERNMENT CAN CANCEL YOUR RESERVATION OR LOCAL ACTIVITIES... WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THIS!
Access sometimes requires chains even on 4 wheel drive vehicle .
BEFORE INSTANT BOOKING.. ALL GUESTS MUST AGREE TO WINTER RULES
BE PREPARED, WE DO NOT REFUND FOR ACCESS ISSUES.
Thank you for your interest in our Donner Lake home. This comfortable Donner Lake lakefront 2 bedroom/1 bathroom is right on the water with large windows and beautiful lake views from every window. This is the lake level quarters of a 2 unit custom home. Wake up to a view of the lake and forested granite mountains. Walk down 3 flights of stairs and jump in the lake or cast out a line.
Walk down a pathway toward the lake to the entrance. There is a living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a laundry room and a full bathroom. The rental is completely self-contained. The kitchen has a stove/oven, a refrigerator, and a gas BBQ. The bath includes all the necessities. There is cable TV, a DVD player, a stereo and high-speed internet access.
Go down a flight of carpeted stairs to a carpeted (soft on your bare feet and great for laying out) private dock where you can moor a boat, a PWC, try your luck at fishing, swim, or simply relax.
Our home has 2 queen-sized beds and a sofa bed in the front room. We don’t want to rent to large groups. This is not a party cabin. It is perfect for a small family or a couple or two.
Access to our home involves 2 flights of landscaped stone steps (caution, some may be loose!) without railings and 3 additional wooden flights of stairs with railings from the entrance to the dock. There is enough room to park two vehicles in front of the house.
There may or may not be a host living upstairs at the time of your stay. The host is quiet and we have never had any complaints. You may run into him on the dock or in the parking pad. If you have any problems getting into the place just give the phone number a call or knock on the door and he will help you out.
Truckee restaurants and shops are 15 minutes from the house.
Note; as of 9/5/2024 we are updating our furniture and adding arcade games so, furnishings and layout may vary slightly during your visit.
Town of Truckee 4th of July fireworks are the only pyrotechnic display in the area but are subject to cancellation by others*
Please e-mail or call if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Map of Donner Lake, CA
Reviews
4.3
Excellent(18 Reviews)4.3
Great stay. Property a little dated, but felt very safe. Host is on Property and very nice and helpful.
4.3
Homey with a terrific dock
This rental feels like a home with the primary feature being the access to the lake via the dock.
4.3
Just as advertised - beautiful and rustic accommodations on the lake. Great fishing off the dock at the house. And close proximity to Truckee’s restaurants and convenience.
4.3
Great location, nice home on Donner Lake
Just as advertised - beautiful and rustic accommodations on the lake. Great fishing off the dock at the house. And close proximity to Truckee’s restaurants and convenience.
4.3
This was the perfect family vacation to the lake! We’re a family of 4 and stayed 5 nights here in June 2021. The house was very clean and Mark was so welcoming and helpful. The location was private and we had so much fun on the dock fishing and swimming. Also it’s only a beautiful 30 min drive to Tahoe for beaches, rafting, and zip lining in the trees! My family had a blast here and will definitively be back for some winter fun!
4.3
Perfect location for privacy yet close to everything!
This was the perfect family vacation to the lake! We’re a family of 4 and stayed 5 nights here in June 2021. The house was very clean and Mark was so welcoming and helpful. The location was private and we had so much fun on the dock fishing and swimming. Also it’s only a beautiful 30 min drive to Tahoe for beaches, rafting, and zip lining in the trees! My family had a blast here and will definitively be back for some winter fun!
4.3
Enjoyed the dock very much.
4.3
A real pleasure
Perfectly situated house on the lake. Diligent and kind hosts. It was a pleasure to stay.
4.3
Takes me back to my childhood. Great views!
Used to go to Tahoe a lot with grandparents on late 70s and 80s. The place reminded me of that as it has not been updated in a long time. The lake was beautiful and we had fantastic views from the place. Lots of care was taken for Covid processes so that is appreciated. All of Donner Lake had a small power outage, but that lasted a few hours. Overall good experience.
4.3
Great Location! x
Enjoyed the dock very much.
4.3
Nice
The place was nice. Clean. No joke about the steps! I guess the price reflects the private dock access which is nice and spacious. We are easy renters so the abundance of rules were easy to follow.
4.3
I stayed here with my husband and 2 kids. The dock is about the only nice and enjoyable thing about this place. The "front door" is a glass sliding door, which is down about 40 steep steps. There is no screen to keep bugs out at the "front door" there was actually no screens on two other windows in the house. Making it dangerous to open them during the day with kids around. We had so many bugs in the house from the lack of screens all around. The place had a very weird smell. The same night we checked in I had to run to Safeway and get a bunch if cleaning supplies and candles to attempt to air it out. We almost turned around and left the same night we checked in. There is about a million rules and regulations to follow hanging on the fridge, yet it doesn't seem the property owners follow them, themselves. Another thing you should know is the owner lives in part of the house. We were only allowed to park one car in the designated spot for the house, although more could fit. The owner said his Girlfriend was coming and we had to leave space for her to park. So our other car with our trailer had to park pretty far. I would think if we were renting this place we would get priority for parking. The owner seemed nice but it's a little awkward sharing the deck, parking, and house with him. Everything and I mean everything in this house is very outdated and old. We did not use not one blanket or towel of there's. Yet they took our security deposits bc we left it "dirty". The place was dirty when we arrived and we decided to not complaint and just clean it ourselves and make the best of it. The property owners blamed us for stuff that had already been broken or dirty. Will not be staying again!
4.3
Not what you expect
I stayed here with my husband and 2 kids. The dock is about the only nice and enjoyable thing about this place. The "front door" is a glass sliding door, which is down about 40 steep steps. There is no screen to keep bugs out at the "front door" there was actually no screens on two other windows in the house. Making it dangerous to open them during the day with kids around. We had so many bugs in the house from the lack of screens all around. The place had a very weird smell. The same night we checked in I had to run to Safeway and get a bunch if cleaning supplies and candles to attempt to air it out. We almost turned around and left the same night we checked in. There is about a million rules and regulations to follow hanging on the fridge, yet it doesn't seem the property owners follow them, themselves. Another thing you should know is the owner lives in part of the house. We were only allowed to park one car in the designated spot for the house, although more could fit. The owner said his Girlfriend was coming and we had to leave space for her to park. So our other car with our trailer had to park pretty far. I would think if we were renting this place we would get priority for parking. The owner seemed nice but it's a little awkward sharing the deck, parking, and house with him. Everything and I mean everything in this house is very outdated and old. We did not use not one blanket or towel of there's. Yet they took our security deposits bc we left it "dirty". The place was dirty when we arrived and we decided to not complaint and just clean it ourselves and make the best of it. The property owners blamed us for stuff that had already been broken or dirty. Will not be staying again!
4.3
Very clean lodging. Comfy beds and all the basics are covered (except a dishwasher which would be nice). Views and pier are exceptional. Free wi-fi was a bonus. Would have given this 5 stars but structural repairs are very much needed on the front porch/deck. It would helpful in future to note that entry is through the side sliding glass door (not the front door), that way the porch/deck becomes a non-issue and you can take the left staircase and not the one that leads across the deck.
4.3
As Advertised
Very clean lodging. Comfy beds and all the basics are covered (except a dishwasher which would be nice). Views and pier are exceptional. Free wi-fi was a bonus. Would have given this 5 stars but structural repairs are very much needed on the front porch/deck. It would helpful in future to note that entry is through the side sliding glass door (not the front door), that way the porch/deck becomes a non-issue and you can take the left staircase and not the one that leads across the deck.
4.3
Unfortunately, this property was very disappointing. First of all, the stone stairs down to the unit were dangerous (my 85 year old mother was with us). There were at least 4 loose stones, overgrown weeds and absolutely no lighting at the top of the stairs when you are there at night. When we arrived, there were crumbs all over the living room. The house cleaners had been there, as the beds were made. There were no towels on the racks. The pillows on the bed had to be 15 years old. Dirty, dingy. We arrived about an hour early and, once I spoke with the owner, a cleaning person came back over to finish the job. I was promised a refund on our cleaning fee, but have yet to receive it. The appliances, although functional, were straight out of the 70's and 80's (as is the yellow linoleum on the floors). The oven was filthy inside, the refrigerator's racks were rusted. The furniture seemed to be a collection of anything and everything. It seemed like these items were leftovers and the owners thought it would be cheap to turn this place into a rental by throwing this and that in there. The couch was very old and probably hasn't been cleaned in years. For the price that they are charging to stay there, I expect much, much more. The location of this property was the only upside to our stay. Lakefront, with a private dock. But, there are several other homes on the lake that cost the same amount and, as we discovered, were much nicer and better maintained. This property could be a gem if a little time and money were put in to updating a few things and taking care of the landscaping around it and especially the broken stairs!!
4.3
Not so beautiful place
Unfortunately, this property was very disappointing. First of all, the stone stairs down to the unit were dangerous (my 85 year old mother was with us). There were at least 4 loose stones, overgrown weeds and absolutely no lighting at the top of the stairs when you are there at night. When we arrived, there were crumbs all over the living room. The house cleaners had been there, as the beds were made. There were no towels on the racks. The pillows on the bed had to be 15 years old. Dirty, dingy. We arrived about an hour early and, once I spoke with the owner, a cleaning person came back over to finish the job. I was promised a refund on our cleaning fee, but have yet to receive it. The appliances, although functional, were straight out of the 70's and 80's (as is the yellow linoleum on the floors). The oven was filthy inside, the refrigerator's racks were rusted. The furniture seemed to be a collection of anything and everything. It seemed like these items were leftovers and the owners thought it would be cheap to turn this place into a rental by throwing this and that in there. The couch was very old and probably hasn't been cleaned in years.
For the price that they are charging to stay there, I expect much, much more. The location of this property was the only upside to our stay. Lakefront, with a private dock. But, there are several other homes on the lake that cost the same amount and, as we discovered, were much nicer and better maintained. This property could be a gem if a little time and money were put in to updating a few things and taking care of the landscaping around it and especially the broken stairs!!
4.3
Great place
Great place in a beautiful location. A few of the steps down were loose, but other than that everything was perfect. There were plenty of clean towels and blankets, and the place was clean when we got there. I'd recommend this rental to a small group of friends or a family who wants to get away and relax
4.3
Peaceful and Private
We wanted peace and serenity with a private dock and we got it! The unit was clean and well maintained, we received good communication with the owners,and the directions for the cabin were easy to follow. Make sure your legs are in good shape for the 27 steps down to the cabin! We would book this again.
4.3
south shore donner cabin
This home is gorgeous! Its exactly as advertised. All the comforts of home. Extra linens, pots and pans. My family and I were extremely happy. As you walk down the serene steps (a few stones NEED to be replace for safety and liability issues) you are blessed with the beauty of lake donner. We entered thru the sliding glass door and were surprised to see our own gorgeous, private secluded view of the lake from every room. The first morning we woke finding a beautiful deer eating the foil age on the hill along the lake.
Whether you want to relax on the dock,swim on the lake, play on boats and jet skis, take an 8 mile walk/run/ bike around the lake you can do it all... We had the cabin Monday-Sat the whole week seemed like we were the only ones there. From night and sat morning is when people fro. All over started filtering in. Still so much more private and less traffic than Tahoe.
My kids are teenagers so we had to get out and find activities. If you like animals. Reno has an animal sanctuary "Animal Arc" dedicated to care for injured and non releasable wild life. Of course wild island has water slides. Go karting black light mini golf and bowling. Camp Richardson horseback riding was awesome. But what takes the cake is sitting on the dock watching the sunrise with a cup of coffee and seeing the amazing sunset when the bats come out to find their food. I Would DEFINITELY come back to this secluded hideaway. Thank you Mark and Evan for sharing your cabin with us.
4.3
Great Vews and Location
We just returned from a five night trip and can't wait to return. Though this is a small place, it is in one of the best locations on the lake. We enjoyed docking our boat directly below the cabin and fishing off of the dock each morning and evening. The views from both bedrooms and the livingroom overlook the beautiful lake and provide a genuine feeling of relaxation. The beds were comfortable and we all enjoyed playing board games or watching movies on Netflix in the evenings. The town of Truckee is five minutes away for great restaurants and shops and we took advantage of the 30 minute trip to Reno for a little gambling excursion. The lake was a perfect temperature for cooling off, water skiing, tubing, and wake boarding. Early morning and late afternoon the winds die down to provide optimal conditions. We even rented a wave runner for an hour on the lake and our teenage son had a blast. We booked this rental less than a month before our trip. The owner was easy to work with had the place equipped just right for us to enjoy our stay. They even provided towels and sheets which added to the enjoyment of our family vacation. This would be a great find for either two couples, or a family with kids. We will definately return to this rental property again. I imagine it being beautiful in the winter as well when all of the mountains are coverred in snow and it would be a nice oasis after a day of snow skiing.
4.3
Review of Donnor Lake Cabin
The website and the owner's description is accurate. The there are lots of stairs to get to from the parking to the front door. The property was very clean and well stocked with linen, towels, dishes, etc. We ended up bringing way too much stuff that was already provided. The owners were great, very thorough with directions and very prompt in response to questions. The boat dock is absolutely amazing. We spent most days on the dock, fishing, swimming, and boating. It's like a private beach without sand. We loved it. The family is already talking about next year.
4.3
clean and good views but not for seniors
The place was older and dated but very clean. The pictures were accurate and the views were great. We had a problem with the tv but the owner was on it right away and solved our problem. The furniture and beds very not overly comfortable. It is absolutely not handicap friendly or even older person friendly. There were lots of stairs with no railing on part of it. The lower stairs to the pier were totally snow covered and very dangerous to go down or up. If it was summer and you had no seniors with you the pier would be great, especially if you had a boat.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Donner Lake?
The average price for a rental in Donner Lake is R 4,439 per night. This rental is R 14,959 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Quiet Lakefront Home Donner Lake w/ Large Private Dock!. 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 Quiet Lakefront Home Donner Lake w/ Large Private Dock! pet friendly?
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What amenities are available at Quiet Lakefront Home Donner Lake w/ Large Private Dock!?
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