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Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront with Private Hot Tub, fishing, shopping, dining

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TV, fireplace, books, stereo
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6192 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Donner Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Northstar California Resort
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪40 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.

Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront with Private Hot Tub, fishing, shopping, dining

Located right on the Truckee River, the unique Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront is the perfect holiday retreat for anyone looking to explore historic Truckee! With a distinct yellow exterior, this bright, three bedroom, two and a half bathroom character home is a beautiful property and within walking distance to the train station and downtown Truckee! With so many nearby attractions and year-round activities, you’ll want to book the Holy Cow for your next Tahoe vacation, today!

INSIDE THE HOME

This home has been lovingly decorated to be a chic Truckee getaway with comfortable furnishings and light, airy rooms. The unique, spacious kitchen, large living room, stunning patio views, intimate dining area, inviting conservatory and stylish powder room, the main level of Holy Cow provides guests with an impressive welcome.

On the upper level of this beautiful home, guests will find a primary suite with private hot tub patio, a secondary queen bedroom and full bedroom with access to a lovely four piece bathroom.
Maximum Occupancy: 6
Dedicated Parking Spots: 3
Town of Truckee: 010084

LOCATION + AMENITIES
The unique Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront is located near downtown Truckee just a walk away from shopping, dining, sightseeing and everything else downtown Truckee has to offer! If you want to explore the area by car, highways 267 and 80 are easily and quickly accessible so you're only ten minutes away from Northstar and fifteen minutes away from Squaw Valley!

*Please Note*:
- We are in a rural part of America, where Google Maps is not always reliable. VRBO uses Google to generate the 'Explore the Area'. Do not rely on this map as it's not accurate.
- Outdoor furniture and grills may not be available November-May.
- In the winter, snow tires and 4WD/AWD are required. If your car is not equipped with both, please be sure to have chains

Full Terms + Conditions supplied upon booking and completion of signatures on the Booking Confirmation/Rental Agreement contract required for booking to be confirmed, must be signed and returned within 24 hours of creating the reservation.

*Agreement must be entered into by an Occupant of 25 years or old*

WHY STAY WITH TAHOE SIGNATURE PROPERTIES?

As a locally owned and operated company, we love where we live and want to make sure that every one of our guests has the best experience Tahoe has to offer!

We look forward to making your next Tahoe vacation, your best Tahoe vacation! Book today!
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Tahoe National Forest. Enjoy features like a hot tub, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Tahoe National Forest and Truckee River
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Tahoe Signature Properties

Languages

English, Romanian

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,063 square feet

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
Contactless check-out available

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
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

Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront with Private Hot Tub Truckee
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Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront with Private Hot Tub, fishing, shopping, dining Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A fantastic place to stay

We wanted to explore the Tahoe area but also give our teenagers freedom to walk around, and that's why we chose Truckee. This home is beautifully situated to be extremely walkable to town. It sits on the river, has a beautiful view of town, and easy access to the Legacy River Trail up the hill. We were able to do day trips to varied places around the Lake Tahoe region, in addition to spring skiing twice. The property managers were extremely easy to communicate with and the house gave us all plenty of space and privacy. Would stay here again without a doubt.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Can’t beat it

Everything about this place was amazing. Hosts were very attentive and accommodating. It was just as advertised - steps from the charming Truckee town center, 10 minute drive to Northstar ski resort, right on the beautiful river. Lots of trains go by during the day on the tracks across the river, which was great entertainment for our young boys. The house is very nice and clean. The hosts even surprised us with sparkling wine, sweets from a local shop, and a hand-written note. Above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Downtown Truckee

Really cool location a couple blocks from the main drag of downtown Truckee. Right on the river. Really enjoyed our stay here. Great communication with management, clean, super comfortable stay. Could use a bit of an update on the A/V system but other than that it was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location and home

Perfect for our stay. We had 3 couples and were with a much larger group. Fantastic location walking distance to the sweet downtown Truckee. Home was very clean and well appointed. Loved and hope to come back,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. Great amenities.

Spent a week here with our family over Thanksgiving. It was perfectly stocked with everything we needed to settle in. And perfectly located to stroll to the many great restaurants in downtown Truckee. Loved the view of the river (and train). Loved the hot tub. Loved the fireplace.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really fabulous property in Truckee

This house was great for hosting a long weekend with family. The location right on the river, with very easy access to the river was fantastic. The home was very clean, modern and had all the amenities that one could ask for to feel like home. Very comfortable and super clean. We would definitely love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holy Cow

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful spot

Great location and communication from the team. They let us stay an extra hour at the end which made a big difference. The cows were a hit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend

We came for a wedding of a family member and really enjoyed being in such a great location. The Holy Cow was an awesome property with great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

This house was in the perfect location with a beautiful view. We were able to walk over to historic down town truckee and enjoy all the restaurants and Shopping. I cant wait to stay in winter. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends getaway

Great location. Close to town, right on the river. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Little Getaway!

Staying at the Holy Cow house was an absolute delight! Nestled right on the Truckee River and just a short stroll to downtown, the location couldn't have been more perfect. The host left a very sweet message and a brief history of the Holy Cow house, which made us feel incredibly connected to this charming home. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool House and Great Location

We enjoyed our stay at Holy Cow during our annual family ski trip. The house is perfectly located downtown along the river with a few minute walk to some great restaurants and bars. Communication with the property manager was easy and the team was very responsive and polite. We would love to stay again and highly recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous!

We loved the proximity to downtown and hot tub at the house. The place was gorgeous, clean and had everything we needed. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a vibe

Loved the house, the walking distance to town and short drive to the mountains and lake. Excellent!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful spot in Truckee!

The property is clean, well maintained, and is very short walk to downtown Truckee. The hosts were responsive and helpful. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed sitting n the patio and relaxing with the beautiful view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W., Holladay

Liked: Cleanliness

Watch the River Flow

Great Location - 2 minute walk to downtown Truckee shopping and restaurants. Beautiful, well-appointed home on a quiet street. Everything inside was comfortable and up to date. The views from both indoors and the beautiful decks (hot tub deck off master and large deck on main floor) are tremendous. The property is located directly on the Truckee River and is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the unobstructed sights and sounds of the river!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday trip

The house exceeded expectations!! Great views of the river, well appointed kitchen, great views from the hot tub, easy walk into Truckee, the beds were comfortable and the place is very large.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Winter Spot

Beautiful location, big kitchen w open view of the river and downtown Truckee, very comfortable and convenient for anything in the Truckee area. Hot tub on the balcony in the winter was phenomenal!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Leave the car in the driveway

Easy access to Old Truckee on foot. Easy on/off to the freeway, Truckee River access out the back of the property. What's not to like? There are train horns that occur every few hours each day but our family enjoyed the trains. You will feel like a local in this rental. Great home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical Getaway!

My family had the best time at this beautiful home - amazing views and able to get quickly to ski and sled days. It was so nice to be able to walk to dinners in downtown Truckee when everything was lit up in white lights for the holidays! The house was beautiful, clean and comfortable and we loved the hot tub in the snow too!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous!!

Location, Location Location!!! The property was perfect for my family! Everything was perfectly clean and the views out the back windows were beautiful!! We could walk to the shops and restaurants. We snowboarded at the Palisades and it was less than 15 minutes drive. Unfortunately we had to leave a day early due to the winter storm but that's mother nature!! We are definitely returning to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021