Architectural Beauty with Views, Steps to The Lake and Piers

Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(88 Ratings)

House in Donner Lake, CA

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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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.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(88 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Sep 2024
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 / 10.0
Aug 2024
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 / 10.0
Jul 2024
This is a great house in awesome location to great skiing. Will rent the house again.
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
Everything about our stay was wonderful.
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
On a scale of 1-10, a 12!
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
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 / 10.0
Mar 2024
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 / 10.0
Feb 2024
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.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Donner Lake is $243 per night. This rental is $747 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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