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Classic Donner Lake Cottage Walk to Beach!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Miscellaneous
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5136 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

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Truckee, CA
  • Donner Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Sugar Bowl
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Sugar Bowl Resort
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪47 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.

Classic Donner Lake Cottage Walk to Beach!

Welcome to our charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom lakeside cottage - your perfect Tahoe retreat!

Just a stroll away from West End Beach and the Pub at Donner Lake, our cozy haven blends classic cabin vibes with a chic, modern rustic twist.

Ideal for up to 4 adults or a family of 6, it’s your dream escape for relaxation and adventure. Unwind in style and comfort while soaking in the natural beauty of Donner Lake.

Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!

While we won't be available in person, we're here for you every step of the way, from planning to post-stay! Tahoe Co Host Collective is our trusted partner in ensuring you have an amazing time at Donner Lake.. Reach out anytime for assistance—we're happy to help!

Donner Lake is a gem in the mountains; families have been vacationing there for generations and all agree that the recreation and vibe of the small lake community are timeless and wholesome. During sunny months the beaches are the perfect place to play and relax. Boating, paddle boarding, grilling lakeside, and all sorts of fun beach activities are available. Hiking, biking, etc. During winter months, the ski and snow recreation is excellent.

Guests have access to the entire house with the exception of a few locked closets.

We are thrilled to share our charming two-bedroom, one-bathroom lakeside cottage with you!

Home Highlights:
- Portable A/C unit upstairs
- Open concept living, dining, and kitchen
- 2 cozy bedrooms
- 1 spacious bathroom
- Updated, fully-equipped kitchen
- Inviting gas fireplace
- Walking distance to the beach and a restaurant

A Peek of Donner Lake is perfect for warm winter getaways and fun summer vacations.

The first floor includes the kitchen, living room, bathroom (with washer and dryer), and dining area. Upstairs, you'll find two comfortable bedrooms.

Downstairs:
- Well-equipped kitchen for delicious home-cooked meals
- Dining area for 4, plus 3 bar stools at the live edge breakfast bar
- Cozy living room with new couches, gas fireplace, and big screen TV
- Large bathroom with shower/tub combo, toilet, vanity, and stacked washer/dryer

Bedrooms:
- First bedroom with a queen bed and day bed
- Second bedroom with two twin beds

Perfect for 4 adults or a family of 5. Please respect our quiet lake community—no parties or events.

Book your stay now for a delightful and relaxing lakeside experience!

10-12 minutes from downtown Truckee
Close to multiple ski areas
Sugar Bowl: 6.5 miles
Squaw Alpine: 13 miles
Northstar: 11.7 miles
20 minute drive to Tahoe City/Lake Tahoe

One lesson we've learned about the great outdoors is the frequent requirement to wipe down the deck furniture. Despite our efforts to maintain the utmost cleanliness for your convenience, it seems that nature is working against us. You may need to wipe down the outdoor table, chairs, and any other outdoor seating. The dust and pollen accumulates within a matter of hours.

*Furnishings and amenities will be furnished as described whenever possible. In the event that an item is damaged/broken/lost the owner will restock as soon as possible. All items in description/pictures are not guaranteed.*

Please note that this rental does require purchasing short term vacation rental insurance for stays up to 29 nights (reservations longer than 29 nights will need to discuss insurance options with Tahoe Cohost Collective prior to booking). The SafelyStay, Inc. Trust and Safety Fee includes up to $10,000 of accidental coverage for contents damage and up to $100,000 coverage for accidental property damage and bodily injury, if the fee has been paid.
Due to an allergy in our family, we unfortunately cannot permit service animals in the home.

Due to unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances, including poor air quality and smoke associated with wildfires, we highly recommend purchasing Travel Insurance to cover your cancellation, as we will not be able to offer a full refund outside the cancellation window.

There are 3 parking spots in front of the cabin. Guests cannot park blocking driveway to rear cabin. Signs are in place with these instructions.

Please note that living in the mountains and staying in a private home means that there are some things we cannot always control. For example, weather and harsh conditions have knocked out Wifi and the power before. While these instances are far and few between, we please ask that you are patient as these are things that we unfortunately cannot control. While we will try and accommodate all requests, we handle refunds for situations like this (power outages, appliances breaking, etc.) on a case by case basis.

Outdoor furniture (including the BBQ) may not be available in the winter months (November - May).


STR Acct # 001818
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Donner Lake. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Donner Lake and Tahoe National Forest
This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Truckee cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Jed and the Tahoe Cohost Collective team

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Unit size: 1,468 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 STR21-00614, 001818

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Classic Donner Lake Cottage Walk to Beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C., Novato

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday in Donner
Had absolutely everything we needed for a wonderful cozy stay. Extremely convenient and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Utterly fabulous
The location is ideal, the place itself beautiful, and the hospitality absolutely superb!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa s., Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness
Donner Lake
Great location in quiet neighborhood on beautiful lake. Enjoyed hiking and solitude. Truckee was a short drive for restaurants, bookstore and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jim w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
It was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

chad h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin!
Great experience at the cabin. Perfect for our family of five. Very clean and nice touches throughout
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Frank P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, clean, close to lake and mountain climbing and hiking.
Cute, clean, close to lake and mountain climbing and hiking. Would stay again - if the price was right.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and a Great Location!
Greatly enjoyed our stay here. Fantastic location right near the lake and exactly as advertised. Jed was a communicative host.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house!
It was the perfect home for our family. The house was very clean and in a great location. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin; excellent communication
This was a lovely place to stay with amazing communication from the property managers. Highly recommended!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin
The cabin was beautiful- obviously recently renovated. Owners made it perfect right down to the details. It was conveniently located near West End beach which is great for kids. It was on the high end as fas as price, but you get what you pay for. We had a lovely time and would definitely choose it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

christopher L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cute cabin
Clean and close to Donner/Truckee. Good value
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denis D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Lake Cabin
This cabin was cozy, modernly outfitfitted, and perfect for a relaxing lake weekend for a couple or family. It is walking distance to the beach and local pub.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gaile S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Modern, Great Location, Absolutely Cute
The owners did an awesome renovation of the space and utilized every corner of the house. It is beautifully decorated with ultra soft carpets and super comfy couches and beds. They even had a grill, table and chairs, as well as lounge chairs right outside. The location was perfect - not too far from the beach and practically walking distance. It was a perfect rental for my family. We would definitely come back. Some quirky details to be mindful of: We aren't a tall family (all less than 5'6") and so we had no problem with walking around but there areas in the house that might be something to get use to if you are tall. It was really just at the stairs and at the bathroom where there were low spots, but the rest of the house would be as usual.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debby C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped, clean cabin
We enjoyed our stay and appreciated the cleanliness and comfort. Good communication with the owner. No problems at all. We would definitely come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Olive H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome little cabin with a great location!
This cabin was perfect for our family of 4, with easy access to West End Beach (fee-based, for those who don’t know) and the kids’ summer camp at Boreal. Cabin was cozy and super clean, kitchen well stocked, beds were comfy, and the hosts were great. Couldn’t ask for more!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Getaway to Our Favorite Family Vacation Lake
This newly remodeled cabin is a clean, comfortable and well-furnished landing spot for enjoying Donner Lake. The owners seem to have taken a lot of effort to make this rental appealing to both small groups of adults or families with children. Unlike other vacation homes in which we have stayed, the beds are comfy! Although not huge, the living room is furnished such that many people can comfortably hang out in the seating areas. Most renters will find the kitchen has all the appliances and other kitchen supplies needed to prepare their meals. The best feature of all - both the public and private beaches at the West end of the lake are just across the street and near a crosswalk, so accessing the lake is quick and safe! We would definitely visit this cabin again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin
We had a wonderful time staying at Cozy Cabin..it truly was cozy, clean and very comfortable! The kitchen was well stocked and had new appliances, it was a joy to cook in! The beds were very comfortable too! We were directly across the street from beach/lake, which we enjoyed and a nice neighborhood to take daily walks. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021