Quiet Lakefront Home Donner Lake w/ Large Private Dock!

Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
4.3
Excellent(18 Reviews)

House in Donner Lake, CA

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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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!

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
star 5 empty
Jul 2022
Great stay. Property a little dated, but felt very safe. Host is on Property and very nice and helpful.
4.3
star 5 empty
Jun 2021
Homey with a terrific dock
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
star 5 empty
Jun 2021
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
star 5 empty
Jun 2021
Great location, nice home on Donner Lake
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
star 5 empty
Jun 2021
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
star 5 empty
Jun 2021
Perfect location for privacy yet close to everything!
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
star 5 empty
Aug 2020
Enjoyed the dock very much.
4.3
star 5 empty
Aug 2020
A real pleasure
A real pleasure
Perfectly situated house on the lake. Diligent and kind hosts. It was a pleasure to stay.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Donner Lake is $246 per night. This rental is $829 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!?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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