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Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake/mountain views & furnished deck

Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake/mountain views & furnished deck

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Beach
2 bedrooms, cribs/infant beds, internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake/mountain views & furnished deck

Reviews
7.0

Good

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Truckee, CA
  • Popular LocationDonner Lake13 min walk
  • Popular LocationTahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area20 min drive
  • Popular LocationSugar Bowl Resort23 min drive
  • AirportReno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)44 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 6
1536 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Common area
    2 twin/single beds
    1 sleep sofa/futon

About this property

Entire place

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

Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake/mountain views & furnished deck

Classic Donner Lake View Cabin

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Permit #: 002374
Occupancy: 6

This classic family cabin offers the basics for a comfortable stay, and the accessibility to all Donner Lake and Truckee have to offer! This is a perfect family gathering spot with sweeping lake and mountain views, an expansive and furnished deck, and various sleeping options. Spend a gorgeous California day on Donner Lake, where you can water ski, fish, or ride a boat! Just a quick drive will take you to Downtown Truckee. Book a historical walking tour at the Visitor Center to learn the town's deep history. You will also find many local dining options to choose from. In the winter, you can ski or snowboard at the family-friendly Tahoe Donner Ski Resort, which is only seven and a half miles up north and offers many outdoor activities.

Gather around the dining table to enjoy a meal prepared in the kitchen equipped with what you need. Go out on the enclosed deck to take in the open views of the trees and lake while you enjoy your morning cup of coffee, or maybe host a tasty cookout using the gas grill available. On a cold day, cozy up to the wood-burning fireplace.

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Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
This vacation rental is not equipped with air-conditioning.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Dock details: Donner Lake Boat Ramp - For those with their own boats!



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.

City/town permit number: 002374

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 1,536 square feet

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs are available on request at the property

Important information

You need to know

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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
27976

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this vacation home is in the mountains and on a lake. Northstar California Resort and Palisades Tahoe are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Donner Lake. Traveling with kids? Consider KidZone Museum and Olympic Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 13 min walk
  • West End Beach - 4 min drive
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 20 min drive
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 23 min drive
  • Northstar California Resort - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 8 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 5 min drive
  • Wild Cherries Coffee House - 7 min drive
  • Tacos Jalisco - 7 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake/mountain views & furnished deck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake/mountain views & furnished deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake/mountain views & furnished deck?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake/mountain views & furnished deck located?

This family-friendly Truckee vacation home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Donner Lake and West End Beach. Emigrant Trail Museum is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

7.0

Good

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

5.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Erik B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
No Privacy
The pictures are very deceiving. The house needs major updates. It was dirty and there were cobwebs and spiders. No sheets and no curtains in the bathrooms for privacy at all. We could not shower because of the lack of privacy, and we decided to leave a night early because we were so uncomfortable in the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Charlotte K.

What's the deal? Why won't they replace the oven???
The oven has been broken for months according to the reviews. A staple of a large family cabin, this spoiled our cooking plans. Many of the outlets in the bathrooms are touchy or don't work at all. The entryway was dark, creepy and junky with a panel leading to the crawlspace open and who knows what under there. If you are coming, locate the address on a map then find the back of the house where the garage is and identify the roads that get you there, because you CANNOT park and unload from the main road--the stairs are broken and the terrain up to the house is a steep hill. They do NOT warn you about that. Many windows do not have screens so you can't open them--too many bugs. As many people have mentioned, this is a neat house with a nice view and a lot of potential, but they don't seem interested in doing any upgrades, so if you like staying in a kinda clean but shabby house from 1979 this is the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tanya H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and rustic
My family stayed at this house and loved it. The views are gorgeous and we enjoyed the layout. The furnishings are not high end (hard beds, thin quilts, awkward couch) but not bad for the price. The property management is underwhelming (oven was broken and never resolved). With a little love this property could be fantastic.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible property management
We arrived at the cabin and the oven was beeping with an error code. We called Vacassa immediately and didn’t hear back for 2 days. We had to listen to the horrible beep and didn’t have a stove or oven to cook at the meals we brought. We also didn’t get to enjoy the decks because they didn’t shovel the snow. With the amount of fees we pay to stay at this property I would expect to have better service and I am very disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis V.

Nice view of lake and mountains
Had a nice weekend stay, property needs some attention, carpets are heavily stained, only 2 burners work on the stove and to get to the lake the walking path is overgrown and the stairway down is damaged and dangerous requiring repairs. That being said it is a comfortable cabin that sleeps approx 8 people comfortably. There were only 2 of us at this time but would consider renting this cabin again if some of the repairs were made. Note: There are 39 stairs from the driveway down to the front door, if you have mobility issues this might not be the spot for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Annette O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the view, house not so much.
The house was very neat and clean. Of course the view of Donner Lake was hard to resist. The long descending stairs down to the house were a bit of a challenge, but we managed. The situation with the outdoor lights and the garage door need addressing. Too much fumbling with the keys to find the right ones (it takes 2) to open the door to the garage. There should be a light switch in the house and not just a light switch inside the garage for the outdoor lights for those stairs. The house had character, however, the stains and condition of the carpets in the dining room, living room and especially the stain in the "ground" floor en-suite bathroom carpet were disconcerting. While the view was amazing especially from the decks, the view from the living room windows was distorted by the condition of those windows and the long crack in the large middle window. The stove had only two functioning burners which is not a good sign for guests. The stone "stairs" and path to the lake were unkempt and unsafe. All that said, we did enjoy our stay but wish the house was in better condition. We feel that this vacation rental needs some better effort put into it before renting it to strangers. With over 25 years of vacation rental experience, we feel this vacation rental did not meet the VRBO standard. I can send pictures.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

amy h.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The spider's den
This property was terrible and frankly should not be a rental. FOr the price we paid I feel like I was taken advantage of. It was dirty and full of spiders and bugs and no AC during the hottest weekend of the year. 1 star is not low enough. DO NOT RENT THIS PLACE.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Asunta K., Novato, CA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, just missing TLC
Lovely location... but cabin needs much needed TLC. Many things missing, broken or not maintained. We had a wonderful time but were expecting something completely different based on the photos that are posted.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Nicole P., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin across the road from lake
This place was well-outfitted with nice views and a spacious layout and we enjoyed our stay a lot. Two things would have improved our stay, however: 1. it gets quite warm in the summer even with windows open in the upstairs bedroom, and we could have used a fan. 2. The path down to the lake from the house was extremely treacherous, covered in brush and overgrown shrubs at a steep slope. There is even a small tree growing in the middle of the wooden steps leading down to Donner Lake Drive. For a lake house it feels surprising that no care had been taken to make sure the path to the lake was clear of heaps of debris and branches -- bring a machete and sturdy shoes if you want to brave it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

2/10 Terrible

Jen ❤️ B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
It's the forgotten Cabin ~ Photo's are very deceptive
Everything is outdated and worn. The owner obviously does not want to put any money into this cabin. Their were cobwebs in the windowsills and drains with spiders crawling out. Along with carpenter ants (need a quarterly bug service). Mold on shower curtain, poorly lit rooms with lightbulbs out, crunchy carpet, inconsistent or not reliable wifi, only one standing shower that was rusted and if you chose to use the other bathtub downstairs at the same time, water pressure was terrible in shower. Pinecone needles on all patios and front porch as if nobody looked into the cleanliness since the last visitors (had to be over a month prior). The visible HVAC filter was being sucked in from too much dirt/dust accumulated. Vacasa took over two hours to respond back to me when my daughter accidently locked the keys inside the cabin while we were emptying the car... Shall I go on? Needless to say, very disappointed :-/
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020