Cabin
Donner Lake Charmer - West End Stone Cabin
Lakefront cabin with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 892.9 sq m
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- Place, Donner Lake
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- Place, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
- Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Convertible bed(s)
1 Double Futon
Downstairs Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Upstairs Loft Bedroom
2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Donner Lake Charmer - West End Stone Cabin
Squirrel's Nest is the quintessential lake cabin with granite stonework, wood-burning stove, high-end linens and beds, and tree-shaded decks. Set on a corner across the street from the lake, the cabin is two blocks from the West End Beach.
It is comfortably, completely equipped for cooking, entertaining, and relaxing. The loft “master bedroom” has a queen bed, a day bed with trundle, and a private balcony. The second bedroom has a double (full size) bed. The living room sofa is a hide-a-bed.
The cabin is stocked with firewood, winter sleds and snow shovels, as well as summer hammocks and deck and beach furniture. Gas furnace and stove, washer and dryer, and Smart TV/DVD & Internet. Enjoy an extended retreat in this charming forest home that sleeps a maximum of 6 adults + 2 children.
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It is comfortably, completely equipped for cooking, entertaining, and relaxing. The loft “master bedroom” has a queen bed, a day bed with trundle, and a private balcony. The second bedroom has a double (full size) bed. The living room sofa is a hide-a-bed.
The cabin is stocked with firewood, winter sleds and snow shovels, as well as summer hammocks and deck and beach furniture. Gas furnace and stove, washer and dryer, and Smart TV/DVD & Internet. Enjoy an extended retreat in this charming forest home that sleeps a maximum of 6 adults + 2 children.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Two smaller dogs may be approved. Ask me.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash all dishes - they can be drying in the rack.
Turn the thermostat down to 55 when you leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number RCN 001506
About the area
Truckee
Located in Donner Lake Woods, a neighbourhood in Truckee, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort 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. Travelling with kids? Consider KidZone Museum and Olympic Valley Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Truckee, CA
What's nearby
- Donner Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- West End Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Donner Memorial State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
- Donner Ski Ranch - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
- Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 19 min drive - 17.1 km
Getting around
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
About the host
Hosted by Mary Serrano
We are the former owners of the Donner Lake Inn (2004-2012). We cherished our time living in Truckee, especially at Donner Lake. Now living in the Bay Area and Portland, Oregon, we share our cabin with you. While living at the Inn, we started renting Squirrel's Nest out and now have many guests who return year after year. Squirrel's Nest is our home as well as yours.
Why they chose this property
The "Nest" is directly across the street from Donner Lake, with only trees filtering your view. In the Summer it is a short walk to the beach. In the Winter our roads are some of the first to be cleared. Once inside, you will feel like you are home.
What makes this property unique
The most asked about feature of our cabin - the wooden floor. What is it? An old bowling alley? No it is a "reused" solid maple gym floor complete with stripes. The planks were installed in random order. The wood burning stove adds warmth and creates a cozy atmosphere. You can sit by the fire and gaze up into the trees through the large, west facing, dual glazed windows. Heaven on earth.
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English
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