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Second-floor lakefront condo with scenic views & easy access to town & slopes

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Guests can enjoy a serene lakeside experience with a dock extending into the water.
Equipped with a gas stove, oven, and microwave, this kitchen offers ample storage and a clean layout.
Enjoy meals with a view from this kitchen, featuring a large window overlooking the surrounding landscape.
Enjoy a serene lakeside view from this outdoor deck, featuring a bench and table.
Enjoy meals in this dining area with a table for four, a high ceiling, and a balcony offering views of the surrounding area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 81116 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Second-floor lakefront condo with scenic views & easy access to town & slopes

Donner Lake Retreat

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Permit #: 007720
Occupancy: 4

Make your Truckee getaway one to remember when you stay at this inviting condo right on the shores of beautiful Donner Lake. You'll be situated on the northeast shore of Donner Lake, a brief walk to Donner Memorial State Park where you'll find interesting information about the area's history, as well as hiking trails for a lovely meandering stroll. The west end of the lake has a sandy beach, perfect for swimming, and the public docks are ideal for leisurely fishing. Sugar Bowl Resort is under seven miles away, so winter travelers can revel in easy access to all the powdery fun they like. And downtown Truckee provides restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, as well as shopping and events any time of year.

The open design and loft area give this condo a spacious feel, and the living area is the perfect place to gather after a day of exhilarating outdoor activities. Create scrumptious meals in the full kitchen, then get cozy in the living room for some after-dinner drinks. You'll have free WiFi access, so you can easily locate your next destination and stay in touch with friends, while the private washer/dryer allows you to pack light. Begin and end your days on the balcony overlooking the water and revel in beautiful mountain views while you watch the train pass on the other side of the lake. Book this lovely condo today and come to Truckee for the ultimate mountain getaway!

THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming services are available, but guests must log in using their accounts.
This vacation rental is not equipped with air-conditioning.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.
This rental is located on floor 2.

Security camera details: Ring Camera at front door pointed towards the stairs that records based on motion.

Ski shuttle details:

Dock details:

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

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.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,116 square feet

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a security system, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

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About the area

Map
Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • West End Beach - 4 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 5 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Second-floor lakefront condo with scenic views & easy access to town & slopes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Second-floor lakefront condo with scenic views & easy access to town & slopes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Second-floor lakefront condo with scenic views & easy access to town & slopes?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Second-floor lakefront condo with scenic views & easy access to town & slopes located?

This family-friendly Truckee condo building is located on the waterfront, just steps from Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. Commercial Row and Donner Memorial State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Second-floor lakefront condo with scenic views & easy access to town & slopes Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view

Perfect place to unwind looking at a serene lake
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Victor P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Nice quiet place on Donner Lake

A nice place on the lake with a nice view. Could use some new pots/pans and utensils. There were no spices at all, so bring them if you chose to stay here (we never found them if they are there). Otherwise a nice place on the lake and close to Trickle for food, etc., and snow resorts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walsh’s stay

It was more than we expected. Very happy and will use this one again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Donner Lake was great!

Property was great. Location was easy to find and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

Amazing lakefront condo

This charming lakefront condo is a great and central location to stay at. Close to downtown Truckee and ski slopes. We took the free bus that was only one block away to get around. The views alone will make you want to stay and you can also kayak or paddle board. My friends and I take annual trips here and it’s perfect for a girls weekend away. We can’t wait to go back this summer!

10/10 Excellent

Mauri K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient, very clean and well-appointed

Started our stay by walking in to the condo with the view out the balcony to Donner Lake. Found all linens, with lots of extras for our entire stay and then some. High quality too! Beds very comfy with Tempurpedic top mattresses. Easy-to understand heater control interface. Sat on the balcony in the sun before it set. Took lots of pictures of that beautiful view at different times of the day. Kitchen was well-equipped. Didn’t have to use the extra utensils we brought just in case. Stove top very clean. Bathrooms a little cramped but worked well for just the two of us. Likely wouldn’t want more people, eg up to the max of 4 in listing, due to the 1.5 bathrooms. However, the listing was indeed clear about the bathrooms- no surprises there. The only downside was the exit from the one-way drive-through driveway. The snow was piled so high that we couldn’t see oncoming traffic as we exited. Since cars tended to speed down Donner Pass Rd with the road cleared of snow, this represented a huge collision risk. A truck almost barreled into us on the 2nd day. Suggest the agency pay to have someone clear the snow on the left of the exit to avoid accidents with East-bound traffic or place a large convex traffic mirror to improve visibility. Other than that, our stay was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great view

the location was perfect as we got married at donner on the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

julia s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great condo

Clean, well equipped, beautiful lake views. Really enjoyed! Next door neighbors really do not like children and approached us to discuss expected noise levels before we had even entered the property. Kids wore slippers and were quiet but just getting up taking dishes to kitchen at 7pm produced knocks against wall from downstairs. Neighbors do vacuum at 5am and idle car at 6am - they ask for total quiet but are in turn inconsiderate. No reflection on our host but maybe expectations should be discussed within a HOA meeting at some point. 7 pm is not quiet time and it's also inappropriate to harass other unit's short term tenants without good cause.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

The property was clean and comfortable. The view of the lake and location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Wonderful week on the lake

the wife and I spent 5 days at the home and truly enjoyed our time, the views are amazing and the area quiet and quaint. We teleworked for a few days and then took off into town, Reno, and Tahoe, all within reasonable driving times. You won't be disappointed when you go. Finally a shout out to the mgmt team, I left some valuables in the unit and realized when we got home, called and they went straight to the home and retrieved our things, what a honest team of professionals, thanks again, a wonderful trip and hope to return soon enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence D.

Location, location, location - what a beautiful spot!

Our unit was conveniently located, comfortable and well appointed. It also had a wonderful view of the lake.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence D.

Comfortable condo with beautiful views of Donner Lake

This property could not have been more perfect for us. The views were lovely, the house well kept, and anything needed was supplied. We would definitely would rent this condo again.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Adrienne B.

Beautiful condo by the lake

We are a family of 4 who stayed here for several days of skiing, and it was perfect. This is a beautiful, clean, well-cared for home, with what appear to be recently renovated kitchen and bathrooms. Everything we needed was there, and in good condition. I especially appreciated that the kitchen was fully stocked with cookware and dishes. It was warm, cozy, and quiet. Although it is a condo, we couldn't hear any noise from the units below or to either side. The main living room and dining area were spacious with attractive and comfortable furniture, as well as a great view right on to the lake. I especially liked the large tiled entry area with bench (with some handy pieces of heavy duty carpeting underneath) for taking off snowy boots, and the kids loved sleeping in the loft. It could also easily have fit a larger group, if needed.

8/10 Good

Josephine A.

Spacious condominium

I loved the view from our condominium. It had a wonderful view of Donner Lake. It has its own private beach and dock. Enjoyed just being near the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Scott S.

Lovely lakeside apartment--with management quirks

This second-floor condo, right on Donner Lake, is lovely. The apartment itself is great—fully equipped, very comfortable, with large windows and a nice balcony overlooking the lake. However, the faceless management company does, let’s say, leave something to be desired. If you need to contact them, be prepared for phone holds. (I gave up the first time after 10 minutes.) The electronic door lock worked as promised on entry, but any way to re-lock it was baffling, and once reached by phone, the management representative couldn’t figure it out either. (I was then given the combination to a physical key lockbox). When we arrived, the kitchen still had some refuse: Open pet food in the refrigerator (ironic, as pets aren’t allowed), and coffee beans spilled (ironic, as they don’t leave any coffee for guests). A day later, someone came in without knocking—and this turned out to be a repairman who had been told the apartment was vacant (no: we still had two days to stay) and was there to fix a toilet (it wasn’t broken) and the electronic lock (which also wasn’t broken, but the repairman could now show me how to lock it!). As I say, this is indeed a lovely and great place to stay, but be prepared for oddities….
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Josephine A.

Relaxing retreat

I loved the proximity to the dock and beach. The place was big and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maureen W.

Tranquil lake getaway

Tremendous view! Loved the location, beach and dock. Clean and well stocked. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Susan K., Redwood City, CA

Great Location

Just returned today from a 4 day stay and rebooked for another stay in three weeks to do some bike riding. Good base camp to explore the Tahoe and Truckee area or even Reno. Lots of shops and restaurants to visit in Truckee . I can only imagine what a great location this is during the summer. The unit is on the top floor. It was clean, well maintained and welcoming. Nice to have a keyless entry so you don't have to worry about losing a key. The unit has a house binder of instructions which should be updated so you aren't getting conflicting information. Wanted to make a fire, there were ashes in the stove and a stack of wood, but the binder said do not use the stove. Also there are no spices in the place not even salt and pepper, so bring your own. I would definitely recommend this place for couples to families.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
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10/10 Excellent

William M.

Great Rental

Great rental in Tahoe. Beautiful location and great amenities. Clean and family friendly. Would definitely recommend this place for families.