Title: 3 bedroom and loft, 3 bath, sleeps 8. Direct Donner Lake Access: DLR#070 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 3 bedroom and loft, 3 bath, sleeps 8. Direct Donner Lake Access: DLR#070 Vacation home with kitchen, near Donner Lake ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36240000/36238600/36238521/eae75f18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36240000/36238600/36238521/8419510c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36240000/36238600/36238521/f6646e89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36240000/36238600/36238521/b130c38a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36240000/36238600/36238521/8ed1b163.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Hitch, a classic cabin with direct lake access, boasts spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and water. Descend to the wrap-around front deck/main entrance and enter into a recently remodeled kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The great room features a wood-burning fireplace, cathedral ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows that provide panoramic views from the back deck. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1780 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 3 bedroom and loft, 3 bath, sleeps 8. Direct Donner Lake Access: DLR#070 The Hitch unit is 3 bedroom + loft, 3 bath, and sleeps 8, 2 car parking. This pet friendly, classic cabin located on Donner Pass Road is one of our direct lake access units and takes full advantage of the spectacular lake and mountain views. Public docks are available across the street on a first come, first served basis. 4-wheel drive is required for this home during the Winter. The parking pad is located on West Reed Avenue and can accommodate 2 vehicles. Descend 20 stairs to the wrap around front deck/main entrance and enter directly into the kitchen and dining areas. The recently remodeled kitchen features granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, a gas cook top, and attached pantry/laundry room. The dining and living areas are connected to form a single, well appointed great room with wood burning fireplace, cathedral ceilings with exposed wood beams, floor to ceiling windows and sliding glass door that provide access to the wrap around back deck and take advantage of the panoramic lake and mountain views. Enjoy the fantastic views on the large back deck with comfortable patio furniture and covered BBQ nook, or descend 19 stairs to the lower deck for more shade. Continue down the 32 step private staircase to Donner Pass Road where the lake and public docks are accessible just across the street. The master bedroom is located on the main level and has a queen sized bed, TV, DVD/VCR, and access to the adjoining bathroom. The bathroom has an over-sized single sink vanity, toilet, and large shower stall with sliding glass doors and is accessible from both the hallway and master bedroom. The loft features a recently remodeled bathroom with a single sink vanity and granite counter top, toilet, and tub/shower combo. The enclosed bedroom has a queen sized bed as well as a queen sized futon couch on the landing. The kids' room occupies the entire downstairs with a twin over twin bunk bed, a twin over full bunk bed, TV, DVD/VCR, and adjoining bathroom. This bathroom has a single sink vanity, toilet, and small shower stall. There is also access to a storage room that opens up onto the lower deck. This unit is a vacation rental in the Summer and ski lease in the Winter. \*\*FOR 4TH OF JULY THERE IS A 7 NIGHT MINIMUM REQUIRED.\*\* This unit rents Friday to Friday in the Summer. Check in time is 3pm and check out time is 10am. \*\*Nightly Minimum Subject to Change for Holidays\*\* 4 night minimum for Thanksgiving, 7 night minimum for Christmas/New Year's, 3 night minimum for Martin Luther Holiday Weekend, 3 night minimum for Presidents Holiday Weekend, 7 night minimum over the 4th of July, 3 night minimum for Labor Day holiday Weekend. 001864 ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Sledding nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,780 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96050000/96049600/96049562/6b630c05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Lakeview Getaway | Hot Tub, Game Room & Pet-Friendly Comfort Southside Highlands - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=96049562&PinnedHotelID=96049562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35580000/35576800/35576738/f483e1b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedroom and Loft, 2 bath, sleeps 6 adults. 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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 1056-2947 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.32512%2C-120.27586&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RVXONEIWn3_eCf_TTzMOSxeYFhA=) Truckee, CA #### What's nearby - Donner Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - West End Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Donner Memorial State Park - 7 min drive - 3.9 km - Donner Ski Ranch - 9 min drive - 7.2 km - Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 16 min drive - 14.3 km #### Getting around - Truckee Station - 10 min drive - Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬17 min drive - ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬8 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 3 bedroom and loft, 3 bath, sleeps 8. Direct Donner Lake Access: DLR#070 pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 3 bedroom and loft, 3 bath, sleeps 8. Direct Donner Lake Access: DLR#070? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 3 bedroom and loft, 3 bath, sleeps 8. Direct Donner Lake Access: DLR#070? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 3 bedroom and loft, 3 bath, sleeps 8. Direct Donner Lake Access: DLR#070 located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. West End Beach and Donner Memorial State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 3 bedroom and loft, 3 bath, sleeps 8. Direct Donner Lake Access: DLR#070 Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Robert F. Sep 10, 2018 #### Exactly what I expected in a rental home in the Sierra Nevadas The house was wonderful. Beautiful woodwork and view. Would def stay here again. ##### Robert F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane M. Dec 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Weekend Great stay. Beautiful views and location. True 3 bed, 3 bath. Could use some high dusting. Several cobwebs up high. ##### Jane M. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### saul c. Jan 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place. Very good. Nice people in office. No headaches. I loved. So far so good. Thank you guys. ##### saul c. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Joseph S. Sep 29, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Second time staying here The location just can’t be beat. This is our second time staying here and loved it. Only thing I could say was the cleaning could have been better with some spider webs and a few dead flies around but otherwise great. I let management know this and they were going to follow up with the cleaning crew as well. I appreciated their follow up there too! ##### Joseph S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Virginia d. Dec 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay for winter vacation Great place!! Guest should know to put "Reed Ave West" in their navigator to find parking. ##### Virginia d. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan B. May 24, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great get away, good for multi generation family get together Property was clean, well maintained and as advertised. ##### Jan B. 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