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Donner Lake Cottage | Walking Distance to West End Pub!
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 7 104.1 sq m
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Truckee, CA
- Sugar Bowl Resort
- Donner Lake1 min drive
- Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area19 min drive
- Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)54 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Donner Lake Cottage | Walking Distance to West End Pub!
Welcome to Donner Lake Cottage!
Quaint yet sophisticated, our cabin is located on the West shore of gorgeous Donner Lake. Our 3-bedroom + loft home features a bright, updated kitchen, a full bath, a private backyard, and is close to tons of fun outdoor activities. We love furry friends and welcome one dog during your stay.
Recently redecorated, our home boasts stylish interior furnishings, including a farmhouse-style dining table, comfortable living room couch and chairs, cozy beds and bedding, and new kitchen appliances.
Guests have access to:
- The backyard with a BBQ and fire pit
- The front yard with a cute picnic table and hammock
- The porch, perfect for relaxing underneath the pines
Home Highlights:
- Pet-friendly: bring your pup!
- Open concept living area with new furniture
- Three outdoor areas for complete outdoor living
- Minutes from the beach
- Heating and air-conditioning
- 48” TV in the living room
- Close to hiking, biking, skiing, and historic Donner Summit Bridge
- Fully equipped kitchen
- 3 comfortable bedrooms accommodating up to 7 guests
Walk into this charming cottage and find a bright, open living, dining, and kitchen area that leads straight out to the private backyard, where you'll find a BBQ for afternoon cookouts and a fire pit for summer nights. The first bedroom with a queen-sized bed, access to the backyard, Biddeford blankets, AC, and more is on this level, along with a full bathroom and laundry room.
Upstairs, you'll find the master bedroom with a comfortable king-sized bed, another bedroom with a twin and a full, and an open loft with two twin beds.
Downstairs, enjoy a cozy porch with two rocking chairs and a front yard with a picnic table for outdoor dining.
During your stay, you will have access to our washer/dryer, WiFi, and room for three parked cars.
One lesson we've learned about the great outdoors is the frequent requirement to wipe down the deck furniture. Despite our efforts to maintain the utmost cleanliness for your convenience, it seems that nature is working against us. You may need to wipe down the outdoor table, chairs, and any other outdoor seating. The dust and pollen accumulates within a matter of hours.
Come enjoy the best of mountain lake living at Donner Lake Cottage!
*Note: Our neighbor is undergoing a remodel and they are doing their best to be respectful and gracious to all guests.*
*Furnishings and amenities will be furnished as described whenever possible. In the event that an item is damaged/broken/lost the owner will restock as soon as possible. All items in description/pictures are not guaranteed.*
Quaint yet sophisticated, our cabin is located on the West shore of gorgeous Donner Lake. Our 3-bedroom + loft home features a bright, updated kitchen, a full bath, a private backyard, and is close to tons of fun outdoor activities. We love furry friends and welcome one dog during your stay.
Recently redecorated, our home boasts stylish interior furnishings, including a farmhouse-style dining table, comfortable living room couch and chairs, cozy beds and bedding, and new kitchen appliances.
Guests have access to:
- The backyard with a BBQ and fire pit
- The front yard with a cute picnic table and hammock
- The porch, perfect for relaxing underneath the pines
Home Highlights:
- Pet-friendly: bring your pup!
- Open concept living area with new furniture
- Three outdoor areas for complete outdoor living
- Minutes from the beach
- Heating and air-conditioning
- 48” TV in the living room
- Close to hiking, biking, skiing, and historic Donner Summit Bridge
- Fully equipped kitchen
- 3 comfortable bedrooms accommodating up to 7 guests
Walk into this charming cottage and find a bright, open living, dining, and kitchen area that leads straight out to the private backyard, where you'll find a BBQ for afternoon cookouts and a fire pit for summer nights. The first bedroom with a queen-sized bed, access to the backyard, Biddeford blankets, AC, and more is on this level, along with a full bathroom and laundry room.
Upstairs, you'll find the master bedroom with a comfortable king-sized bed, another bedroom with a twin and a full, and an open loft with two twin beds.
Downstairs, enjoy a cozy porch with two rocking chairs and a front yard with a picnic table for outdoor dining.
During your stay, you will have access to our washer/dryer, WiFi, and room for three parked cars.
One lesson we've learned about the great outdoors is the frequent requirement to wipe down the deck furniture. Despite our efforts to maintain the utmost cleanliness for your convenience, it seems that nature is working against us. You may need to wipe down the outdoor table, chairs, and any other outdoor seating. The dust and pollen accumulates within a matter of hours.
Come enjoy the best of mountain lake living at Donner Lake Cottage!
*Note: Our neighbor is undergoing a remodel and they are doing their best to be respectful and gracious to all guests.*
*Furnishings and amenities will be furnished as described whenever possible. In the event that an item is damaged/broken/lost the owner will restock as soon as possible. All items in description/pictures are not guaranteed.*
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 001682
About the area
Truckee
Located in Donner Lake Woods, a neighbourhood in Truckee, this cottage 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. KidZone Museum and Olympic Valley Park are also worth visiting.

Truckee, CA
What's nearby
- West End Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Donner Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 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
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- Tahoe Donner - 18 min drive
- Upper Deck Bar (at Boreal) - 10 min drive
- Starbucks - 10 min drive
- Wild Cherries Coffee House - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Caterina & the Tahoe Cohost team

Hi I’m Caterina, but most people call me Cat!
Here are some fun facts about me:
- I was born and raised in Sonoma County but my favorite place on earth is Donner Lake - I have been coming here ever since I can remember.
- My favorite activities as a kid at the lake were trying to catch crawdads (with hot dogs) and minnows.
- I bought my house through friends and without even thinking said “YES!” when they asked - the welcoming community here is unparalleled to anything I have previously experienced.
- I re-vamped my house to be a home-away-from home sanctuary for anyone who visits.
- My dream is to raise my future children coming up to Truckee and Donner Lake.
- I am a fair weather skier so I mostly snowshoe in the Winter.
- I love hiking and taking long walks in the Summer….and visiting Little Truckee Ice Cream after.
- I love attempting to cook and bake.
- I have a lab named Harley who is crazy but an absolute love bug.
Here are some fun facts about me:
- I was born and raised in Sonoma County but my favorite place on earth is Donner Lake - I have been coming here ever since I can remember.
- My favorite activities as a kid at the lake were trying to catch crawdads (with hot dogs) and minnows.
- I bought my house through friends and without even thinking said “YES!” when they asked - the welcoming community here is unparalleled to anything I have previously experienced.
- I re-vamped my house to be a home-away-from home sanctuary for anyone who visits.
- My dream is to raise my future children coming up to Truckee and Donner Lake.
- I am a fair weather skier so I mostly snowshoe in the Winter.
- I love hiking and taking long walks in the Summer….and visiting Little Truckee Ice Cream after.
- I love attempting to cook and bake.
- I have a lab named Harley who is crazy but an absolute love bug.
Why they chose this property
This is one of the cutest lake cottages you ever did see! While small, it is private and has tons of outdoor space, perfect for all of your al fresco dining, grilling, and relaxing. The home is perfectly styled with brand new furniture and appliances. This cute little cottage is the perfect place for a family or a small group of friends any time of year. We are walking distance to the lake, minutes from some gorgeous hikes, and just a short drive to multiple world-class ski resorts.
What makes this property unique
Donner Lake is the BEST neighborhood. We love that when you stay here you literally don't have to drive anywhere if you don't want to. The beach is walking distance, if you want to go out there is a Pub in walking distance (as well as Little Truckee Ice Cream) and you can hang out the rest of the time at the house if you want (BBQ, lounge, etc.). You can also take long walks and access many hiking trails close to the area.
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