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A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best

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Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Donner Memorial State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Commercial Row
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best

We offer an affordable luxury home in Truckee, California's Tahoe Donner, conveniently located off I-80. This three bedroom, two bath, 2000 square foot house is completely furnished, with high vaulted pine ceilings, pine cabinets in fully equipped kitchen, and the flat grounds nestled among trees make for excellent snow play in the winter; all the comforts of home. In the summer, the deck is perfect for leisure dining. Driveway parking for four vehicles.

The Tahoe Donner area for summer has the Trout Creek recreation center, two swimming pools, lap pool, workout center, tennis courts, pickleball courts, equestrian center, private beach/marina, boating, and golfing at the Tahoe Donner or Coyote Moon Golf Courses. For the winter, we are 10 minutes to the Tahoe Donner downhill/world class cross-country ski areas (excellent for family and new skiers), 20 minutes to Palisades Tahoe, Northstar, Alpine Meadows, Sugar Bowl ski resorts, and 30 minutes to Reno, Nevada. We are located conveniently to nearby restaurants and shopping in Truckee.

Try our house for a week or more for a peaceful, serene and relaxing vacation in the Sierras, winter or summer. We are confident you will return time and again. In the summer, escape from the heat and enjoy the cool mountain air; in the winter, enjoy skiing at the various resorts.

Keywords: House
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Tahoe National Forest. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • 7 minutes by car from Donner Lake and 13 minutes from Boreal Mountain Resort
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Joyce Tekawa

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 4 spaces)
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number STR21-00265

Property is also known as

A Little Bit of Heaven a Mountain Experience at its Best
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A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jefferson C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay! Large, clean, comfortable
We had a great stay at Joyce's rental and would stay there again. It was super clean and comfortable and looked exactly like the photos, so we knew what to expect. Check-in and checkout was easy.Yes, the furnishings and decor need updating, but we knew this going in and were fine with it. There were some things that bugged us a little but didn't affect our stay, I mention them only to make this a more useful review:-The stove is a very old electric and is a bit difficult to cook on-The toaster needs replacing, it burns one side and doesn't toast the other-All of the non-stick cookware needs replacing as it is chipped and scratched-There is a dearth of cooking utensils (only one single metal spatula for instance) and no sharp knives-Silverware, dishware and glassware is what looks like a random lifetime accumulation. Very few drinking glasses, no wine glasses, lots of branded giveaway mugsAgain - this did not affect our stay but it's something to keep in mind if that stuff is important to you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jack S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and clean
Our family had a wonderful stay. The house is clean and spacious. It is close to ski resorts and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay :)
Plenty of room for our group and nice big table to work on a puzzle after a day on the slopes. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

So B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas weekend
The house looks amazing .we definitely come back. But we would recommend they should change the bed sheets . it's kind like Old. Another then that we had a great time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danyel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Home
We rented this property to celebrate my husbands birthday and ski/snowboard at Northstar. The home fit our family of 6 perfectly and the living space was spacious and comfortable. The home is very clean and while the linens/towels/bedding/kitchen equipment/decorations are from my Mother’s generation everything was very well kept, clean, and functional. We enjoyed our stay and will happily re-book in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

allison g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casual mountain home
Great home in a beautiful neighborhood. Convenient, clean, beautiful, friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nana V.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a great location!
This property is very nice, clean, big enough for a large family. Location is only 7 minutes from downtown Truckee and easy to get to. The neighborhood is nice and gives the real "I'm in the Sierras" feeling, fresh air, nice inside and out! While the decor is a little dated, but didn't effect any of my wonderful time away for a friend's wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf weekend with friends
Second year in a row we've stayed at this location. Nice home, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tahoe Donner vacation house
Comfortable and convenient. Very nice property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mckay D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The house was perfect for our needs. It's a bit older and dated so don't be expecting luxury, but great location and excellent communication leading up to our stay and during it. Would stay again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane H., Port Townsend

Liked: Cleanliness
Truckee Stay
Clean house with well stocked kitchen and linens. Good communication from owner. Nice location on the hill above downtown. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
So good!
Extremely spacious and cozy property! Solidly exceeded our expectations with a fantastic living room hangout space and great sleeping areas. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ankit K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
Clean and large
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow!
The house is just perfect! Perfect location, the living room is so warm and comfy! We LOVED out stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phuong P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeds our expectations
The house is nice and clean, located in a convenient location. It has all the things we need. Host is responsive. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rubi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our favorite place to stay! Great time, excellent location!
This is our favorite place to stay in Truckee. The location is great and there is plenty of property to play in the snow.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious area.
Overall, has what you need, and is maintained well. Lots of room in the common spaces. Large master bedroom. New couches.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Robert J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
DISAPPOINTING
Nice location. Disappointed in the FILTHY, broken down sofas in great room, even the particle board placed under cushions for support was broken. Garage was a real mess and dirty too. Weed wreaths & arrangements everywhere are laden with dust & would be best if removed completely. Needs a new coffee pot that automatically turns off when left . Kitchen has too much junk and needs to be sorted & organized. There were inaccessible burned out light bulbs in the high ceiling, so evening light was poor. We were left with 2 keys, but only 1 worked to open the front door. There was no garage door opener, which was very inconvenient.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Rose D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Got what I paid for, barely
The housekeeper didn't do a very good job prior to our visit. Upstairs bath was NOT clean (soap scum, hair on counter and shower) Rules given to us after we paid were lengthy and obviously not followed by housekeeper, esp. laundry. Also better instruction on how to unlock the shed would have been useful, as not everyone is familiar with anti-bear sheds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Bob P.

Memorial Day Weekend
The house was nice; beds comfortable; I was disappointed with the kitchen. All but two of the frying pans were Teflon coated style with the Teflon on each pan very worn, scrapes, and peeling; not what I want to cook food with. The drinking cups need some updating as well. The kitchen had a large number of coffee mugs; very few drinking glasses; no cocktail glasses; no WINE glasses. So...overall nice house, but the kitchen needs some attention.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teri N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything as advertised
It was a lovely home with lots of room. We were there for 4 nights and skied during the day. Everything was comfortable and homey. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, spacious and comfortable
Joyce’s house was exactly as advertised. It was clean, spacious, comfortable and convenient at a reasonable price. I definitely hope to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022