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TV, fireplace, DVD player
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8143 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Donner Lake
    1 min walk
  • Donner Memorial State Park
    8 min walk
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course
    13 min drive
  • Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    51 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.

Superb lakefront home with mountain/lake views, fireplace, tennis & washer/dryer

Donner Lakefront Retreat

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Permit #: 003242
Occupancy: 8

Enjoy majestic lakefront views of the sunrise, sunset, and surrounding Sierra Nevada at this Donner Lake retreat, a waterfront home with a buoy, two tree-lined decks, and nearby access to beaches, tennis, and world-class skiing. This three-level home sits directly on the southern shores of Donner Lake, only one mile from boat rentals, barbecue areas, and tennis and basketball courts at West End Beach. You'll be just a few steps from the water's edge, five miles east of Sugar Bowl Resort and seven miles east of Boreal Mountain Resort.

You'll immediately feel at home in the great room, a showcase of alpine character with lofty cathedral ceilings and a wall of windows that frame the forest and lake. Grab a few logs to build a fire in the stone hearth, curl up with a good book, or catch up with friends and family on one of the comfortable leather sofas. You'll have all the necessary appliances to whip up a homemade breakfast in the full kitchen, bar seating, an open dining space, and a dishwasher to handle the clean-up.

Spend your summer days swimming, water-skiing, or wakeboarding in the crystal clear waters of Donner Lake, fishing or dangling your feet from the pier, and gazing at the mirror-like reflection of the mountains at sunset. Pull up a beach chair to enjoy the view, light the gas grill for a barbecue dinner, and retreat to the two-level deck for an evening of cocktails and cards.

On snowy winter nights, you can make popcorn and hot chocolate as you use the WiFi to check the next morning's mountain conditions. You'll also have a large cable TV, DVD player, and VCR in the living room - the perfect cozy spot for family movie nights.

On the ground floor, you'll find a private laundry room. Climb the ladder from the great room to reach the large upstairs loft, where children and fun-loving friends will delight in the beds beneath the eaves.

The gorgeous scenery of the Sierras will be right outside your door - don't miss out on this beautiful Donner Lake home!

Things to Know
RCN # 469

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.

Dock details: There is a private dock available on the property. The water level usually drops in mid-September when the water authority releases water.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Donner Lake. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the cabin.
  • The cabin offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Steps from Donner Lake and 12 minutes by car from Boreal Mountain Resort
This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Truckee cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grills
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1535 sq ft (143 sq m)

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 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 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 is also known as

7623
Vrbo Property

Superb lakefront home with mountain/lake views, fireplace, tennis & washer/dryer Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 77 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Weekend
Overall this was a great house for a weekend trip to the snow. Plenty of space and beds, as well as amazing views. We were an easy drive to Tahoe Donner for skiing, as well as Truckee for restaurants, etc. My feedback would to bring anything you might need for cooking that isn't the appliance or cookware (including oils, condiments, coffee/tea, etc.). Also, do not park in the driveway during the winter. Luckily we didn't, because the plow never came and we would have been stuck.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

nicole b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, property could use some basic stuff
Perfect location, rustic older house, enough sleeping quarters. Would be greatly enhanced w some easy and basic things for a rental, like salt! Some games would be great to have too: they have a chess table but no pieces. Just needs some attention and love to make this a great rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M., Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness
50th bday
Over flow sleeping for 50th bday party
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Leonardo S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location by the lake
The house met all our expectations for the stay. Lots of space for the kids to run around and play and their "privacy" on the loft. The driveway is steep and was plowed only once during our stay, so we opted to park up next to the road and had to carry everything back and forth through the driveway. Other than this small inconvenience during a very snowy period, it was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a view
I chose the property for the view and deck on the lake. It did not disappoint. It’s definitely rustic, which we enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Gene M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Water front property
Absolutely perfect location. It is a water front! View is awesome! The house a little short on utensils, plates. Other than that - we had a great time!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

David C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Sewer leak
House was in disrepair. But the sewerage leak outside made the whole house smell
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

brent b., Los Gatos

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Cabin!
We had a great stay at this cabin! The living area and set up was great for us. This is a very good cabin, clean, good kitchen, and some outdoor living space that is really fun. While we were there we enjoyed the deck and hanging out on the dock. Being on the lake is the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view and dock, house questionable
The view and location and dock were amazing. The house is in desperate need of updating and remodeling. It was clean but several issues. The downstairs bathroom shower would not work correctly, the dishwasher was hit and miss, the small downstairs bed had rats or mice eating away at one corner! We didn't discover that until the bed was stripped down at the end of our stay. I desperately wanted to go to a garage sale to update some of the decor-it was bad. With a little bit of updating it would be so nice because the view and location is so nice. Somebody please give this place some love!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic serenity
This is a great rustic cabin right on the lake with a dock. The house is not about the luxury. There was plenty of room for everyone to sleep. The master has a king bed and has an old school according folding divider wall that worked out good for the cousin and her family who has 2 younger children and the loft has 4 single beds. For our family it worked perfectly. Our family is all about outdoor activities. We brought two boats (sail and power) as well as kayas and paddleboards and the dock was perfect for what was needed. We enjoyed the rustic nature of the cabin and being able to wake up and grab some coffee and go sit out on the dock was fantastic. Great, affordable summer rental on the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second stay
This was our second trip here. Another great trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Karen B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Subpar rental I wouldn't recommend
This is the worst rental we've ever stayed at. The house was not clean enough, especially in times of COVID. Corners and under heater register filled with old dust. Curtains torn from rod. Beds were uncomfortable, old and sagging in the middle. Quilts did not appear clean and were barely big enough to cover two people. Some dishes and cups were dirty in cupboard and pasta server dirty. No pot large enough to cook pasta for a family. Outdoor toys, sleds, chairs were dirty and messy looking. etc. etc. Location, deck in front, the beautiful lake were great.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Dawn E., Roseville, ca

Bring blow up beds
The place overall is rustic I get it however you have to have decent beds to sleep in. There is not a bed in the house that fits on the box spring or that is comfortable. When you pay that much for a place you expect the bed and the linens to be on the nicer side. I don’t feel like the owners take any bride in owning this home. Nice location. They might have some nicer stuff at goodwill now that you can decorate the house with. I gave 3 stars for communicating with manager but I didn’t considering contacting them since they have gotten reviews like this before and nothing has been done nothing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Family time
A family get-a-way is always lovely. Time spent together is priceless. We overlooked and worked with this old property that is in need of many repairs. Rotting wood planks, broken drapes, worn out plugs for charging phones, upper bathtub backed up, lower tub/shower came on at same time. We played games, fished (dock was unstable & had broken supports) & made our time together very special.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Wendy h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location
property is in a lovely location with nice lake views and a nice dock. Inside of home is worn and somewhat old. It was clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Christine W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
A great place to stay, if you stay outside.
EVERYTHING in the house is on it's last leg. There was ONE chair to sit on outside, all other ones were broken or rotted. The outdoors was beautiful too bad there weren't any chairs to sit on and enjoy it. All the dining room table and chairs were wobbly and about to break. I counted 40 random nails and screw sticking out of the walls. Seriously the bed was the worst bed I have ever slept in. It was at least 40 years old. I am someone who lives pretty simply or doesn't need much, but this place is a dump. I will say the plates, bowls and glasses were new and great. Although I could only find one spoon. The upper deck, lower deck and the dock were full of rotten wood. This place is falling apart to where I feel like it is a liability. Oh ya, the front door is an hollow core interior door. Although we were very uncomfortable, the house and everything in it gave us a pretty good laugh. The location is amazing, right on the lake. Just be careful walking on the dock as it is falling apart.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
Really enjoyed staying here. Hard to beat being right on the water. Place is as advertised - simple, no frills, old school tahoe cabin.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
cousin paradise
It was perfect for our family trip. the kids loved the dock!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Carol G.

Lake Front
Location and private dock are the BEST part of cabin. Too bad there were bags of trash in the house when we got there, moldy shower curtains, broken drapery rods and broken stair railing. Kids had a great time fishing and swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

rich c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location and views
I'll start by saying that I'd stay here again. The house has ample space and beds. The outside of the house, particularly the side facing the lake, is spectacular. The location on the lake... and private dock... with awesome views from the house... really make this place special. The loft space is really cool. With four beds, it can hold ALL the kids... (but isn't recommended for younger kids because the Tall ladder to access the loft is steep and may be too much and/or dangerous for kids under 6 years old). With that said, the house lacks some attention to detail on the inside. While it has some "old-school" cabin charm, some of it is just old. Things like curtains and appliances need updating badly. Some really simply updates and attention to detail would make the interior of this place AMAZING, (ie something on the walls... like kitschy artwork... or cool photographs... anything! As it is you can see "shadows" on the empty walls were there once was artwork). So... FIVE stars for location and lake access. NOTE: It's also real easy to access Donner Memorial State Park at the end of the road... a walk-in entrance where you don't have to pay... (although I recommend always supporting your State Parks). THREE stars for the interior and the minimal attention to detail. Again, it's not anything to ruin your stay... just disappointing in such an amazing house in a perfect location. .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

mariam l.

Disliked: Cleanliness
the house is comfortable. I wish the property was cared for more.
I would rent it again because the dock and the view was wonderful. We enjoyed the overall trip !!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

beautiful location
Perfect for big groups, awesome location. BIZ friendly ;)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Diana B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Fun Cabin
We had a great time! Great location. Kitchen was clean, but the downstairs bath didn’t drain great. My comforter could have been cleaner but other than that-it was good. My kids had a great time . We will definitely be going back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

This home has Great Potential
We enjoyed our stay at this home but a few things would have made this trip outstanding. First...The beds are all way too soft and we will not return if this is not remedied. We actually left one day early due to this. The upper deck with the beautiful view had an unmaintained wooden table and only 2 chairs. Would be better to have this set up for families. A little updating and cleaning of the carpets would make this home fabulous. The kitchen was adequate but barely especially the silverware. We understand a pet friendly home will not be perfect but all of the pee stains in the lower level were disturbing to say the least. There was a full garbage can left under the lower deck that an animal had gotten into. Dont understand why so much garbage left. after cleaning had taken place. The unit was clean. We loved the location and used the dock for our fishing boat. Caught some fish and generally had fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Eric B.

Cold Water
Everything was the same as expected based off the recent reviews. Older house with an awesome, great location, and picturesque views. After paying $165 in cleaning fees, you'd assume the attention to details regarding spider cob webs would be cleaned up. Considering its mentioned in almost every review. The private dock is in much needed repair, and is one accident away from, you know.... The most frustrating part was that the house was listed to have amenities including an outside grill. The grill was completely rusted thru. and inoperable. Every gas orifice was broken. We had to ask the awesome next door neighbor for their grill to cook over $200 in meat. I hope the owner see this, because obviously the property management doesn't care about the issues being listed repeatedly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019