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Black Bear by AvantStay | Spacious Lodge in Tahoe Donner w/ Game Room & Hot Tub

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Smart TV, fireplace, offices
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, fireplace, offices

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Donner Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Northstar California Resort
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Black Bear by AvantStay | Spacious Lodge in Tahoe Donner w/ Game Room & Hot Tub

Welcome to Black Bear, an AvantStay home!

This home truly has everything you need for an unforgettable getaway. With a spacious living room, gas fireplace, an open concept kitchen with high-end appliances, a breakfast bar, and a dining table for large gatherings, this property provides all the comforts of home in a unique setting. Upstairs you’ll find bright and comfortable bedrooms and a fun game room with billiards, shuffleboard, and a 70-inch screen television. Stairs lead to an open loft with a workspace ideal for those working from home. Outside, a large hot tub overlooking the pines invites you to spend your evenings unwinding under the stars. The deck also features lounge chairs and a dining area with a gas grill and outdoor heater. Enjoy!

Situated in the snowy Sierra Nevada Mountain range straddling the border between California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe offers stunning panoramic scenery and year-round adventure. Visitors flock here especially to ski and snowboard on dramatic slopes that seem to fall into the abyss of the lake’s cobalt blue water. Whether you’re looking for a day in the mountains or a booze cruise on the lake, you can have it all in Tahoe.

Nearby Attractions: Northstar Ski Resort, Rubicon Pizza, Tompkins Memorial Trail (hiking), Balance Holistic Health Spa, Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course, Truckee Bike Park, Truckee River Winery, Boreal Mountain Resort, Donner Lake (Watersports and Marina), Martis Peak Fire Lookout, Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center, Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum.

Experience Lake Tahoe, AvantStay Style.

Each home is provided with a guest pass which allows exclusive access to Tahoe Donner (a nominal charge may apply for some activities). Activities available for guests include; Private beach on Donner Lake, two Tahoe Donner Clubhouses with pools, tennis courts, golf course (summer), snowshoeing, downhill and cross-country skiing (winter). Tahoe Donner features a small market/deli, a restaurant (The Lodge), and Recreation Center. The Recreation Center offers a fitness center, hot tubs, a heated pool, and saunas.

Book the getaway of your dreams!

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team. Whether it’s fridge stocking or in-home massages, AvantStay offers a variety of upgrades & experiences to enhance your stay.

Home Truths:
- We allow service animals at this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- Due to extreme wildfire risk, any type of outdoor wood burning fireplaces, fire pits, or charcoal grills are strictly prohibited. Violations will result in fines starting at $5,000 per Lake Tahoe short term rental regulations.
- Please note that during the winter months, all outdoor furniture, including the grills, will be unavailable.
- This home does not have AC.
- Max occupancy for this home is 8.
​​​​​​​- Please note there are only 2 black sofa seats in the game room.
- Please note that there is a FEE to access the Tahoe Donner amenities and areas.

Parking Details:
- A maximum of 6 cars can park onsite.
- No street parking allowed.
- Violations result in fines of $1,000 and up, and revocation of the permit after three or more violations.

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The room configuration is as follows:
Primary Bedroom / King bed w/ En-suite
Bedroom 2 / King bed
Bedroom 3 / Two full beds
Bedroom 4 / Two twin beds
Additional Sleeping (Loft) Pull-Out Couch

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Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

STR21-00864
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Tahoe National Forest. A hot tub and laundry facilities are available. The cabin includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cabin offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Steps from Tahoe National Forest and 6 minutes by foot from Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area
This cabin offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Truckee cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

AvantStay

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,648 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 is also known as

Vrbo Property
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Black Bear by AvantStay | Spacious Lodge in Tahoe Donner w/ Game Room & Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay! The house was clean and there was soap, paper towels, Kleenex, and Tide provided for our use. We all enjoyed playing pool and shuffle board and few of us used the hot tub (it was really nice)!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very lovely

Great condition of furniture and house. The number of beds was perfect for my family which included a few small kids. It was quiet and warm. The kitchen was very well supplied with good knives, lots of plates and glassware. The night before we departed we got about a foot of snow and the driveway was nicely cleared in the early morning, and again right as we were leaving
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

The beds are very comfortable. We had a great stay. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay

Family enjoyed the game room and hot tub. We all had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Maxcine A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Very spacious. Over all cleann well stocked home. However, we found hair in several beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and awesome game room!

We recently stayed at this property with a group of 4 adults and 3 teens. On the positive side, the home is in a great location with nice amenities (fee based), is beautifully decorated, had comfy beds and plenty of space. The game room and hot tub were the highlights for us. On the less positive side, the kitchen and baths are very dated, as was the deck furniture. Also many windows do not operate properly and lack shades which created privacy issues in the bedrooms and bathrooms as neighbors can see in. The kitchen is very minimally stocked so cooking wasn't as enjoyable as it could have been. Kudos, however, to the management company which was incredibly responsive to the few issues we had during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Black Bear House

Beautiful home
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cleaner than a hotel! Sparkling!

Amazing property!! The pictures don't even do justice...definitely will be back again!! Highly recommend this property. The beds were incredibly comfortable as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very warm place with a nice hot hub

The walls is a little thin but beside that, it was a lovely stay! Very warm and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

The house is awesome. The rules posted at every turn was a bit much.

We rent homes regularly in the Truckee/Tahoe area for family weekends. This house was great, but it felt like every wall and even the view window out of the living room has a sign with house rules. I get the feeling they have issues with college kids, but it is a little over the top for a family. The feeling you're left with is being an irresponsible intruder in someone else's house. That is not exactly what you'd expect for paying $2k for 2 nights. Also, I understand getting feedback, but the property management company sends a pre-arrival survey, a first day survey, and several emails and texts for a review, which again is a little over the top. With all of that said, the house is great. The game room was a hit, and we all enjoyed the floor plan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022