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Charming Donner Lake Vacation Home. Available for Ski Lease 2026-2027

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A wooden deck with a glass door leading to a room with a view of a forest.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a refrigerator, an oven, and a window with blinds.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.
A living room with a large window, a fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a wooden coffee table.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Games at the ready

    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Donner Lake
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Memorial State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Emigrant Trail Museum
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Charming Donner Lake Vacation Home. Available for Ski Lease 2026-2027

Walk to Donner Lake!! Sit on the expansive back deck and enjoy the lake views and privacy that this home has to offer.

Get access to the numerous public beaches along Donner Lake or hike the trails of Donner Lake Memorial State Park, all within walking distance.

Located just 2 blocks away from the local restaurant and convenience store.

This charming mountain home located on the eastern end of Donner lake includes a large, European-style kitchen along with a spacious living room featuring Pine vaulted ceilings and large south facing windows that provide great light and warmth.

Come relax on the big sunny deck after a day at the beach or exploring the Sierra Nevada mountains.

With many high quality amenities like a gas barbecue grill for summer picnics, Smart TV, dishwasher/Dryer, HIGH SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET and much more for you to enjoy during your stay at our Donner Lake Vacation Home.

This delightful 3 bedroom/2 bathroom cabin can sleep up to 6 people comfortably.

Master Bedroom-Queen bed, 2nd Bedroom-Queen Bed, 3rd Bedroom-Two Twin Beds, 2 Full Bathrooms (Sink, Shower and Bathtub), Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Natural Gas Fire Place to enjoy after a day on the slopes, Flat level driveway for up to 3 vehicles


Just 3 hours from San Francisco
• 35 minutes to Reno
• 25 minutes to North Shore Lake Tahoe
• Easy access to I-80 Freeway, 0.7 miles east of the cabin.
• Convenient to shopping and restaurants in historic downtown Truckee (10 min.) and Gateway shopping centers.
• Close to Safeway, Savemart Supermarket, Longs and Rite Aid.

Easy, Flat Level Access/Driveway during the Snowy Winter Season.

• Located at the heart of some of the best Ski Resorts in the Tahoe Area. Less than half-hour from: Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Northstar, Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, Tahoe Donner®, Boreal, and Soda Springs; in addition to the Cross-Country Ski Trails located down the road at Donner Lake Memorial State Park.

A variety of summer activities are available at Donner Lake including Hiking, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water-Skiing, Rafting, Horse-Back riding, Golfing, Rock Climbing, Swimming and much more.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 249665vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

About the area

Truckee

Truckee is home to this holiday home. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Armstrong - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Emigrant Trail Museum - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • beach near Donner Pines Tract - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Donner Lake Vacation Home. Available for Ski Lease 2026-2027 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Donner Lake Vacation Home. Available for Ski Lease 2026-2027?

As of 20 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Donner Lake Vacation Home. Available for Ski Lease 2026-2027 on 22 September 2026 start from NZ$1,195, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming Donner Lake Vacation Home. Available for Ski Lease 2026-2027?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Charming Donner Lake Vacation Home. Available for Ski Lease 2026-2027 located?

Situated in Truckee, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 49 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was well stocked and cleanWeather was great and we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in, well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great location, quite and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

lovely property, excellent location

The host was very communicative, check-in and check-out information was clear, and the location couldn't be better!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Spot

Great location to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
This place is nice unless you are allergic to mold. There is no visible mold but in the lower area where the bedrooms are there is an open drain and there is a smell coming from that drain. We had to leave because I am so allergic. The owner was very accommodating. If you are not allergic, I don’t think it is a problem. The place is nice and the large deck where you can see the lake is a great attraction on a summer morning or evening.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you found the home, deck, and lake views enjoyable. We take any concern about the condition of the home very seriously. After you reported the odor and chose to depart, we investigated and discovered that the odor was coming from a slow-leaking washing machine, not the open drain, and we did not find any visible mold. We have since purchased a brand new machine. Although you had already stayed for 1 night, we offered and provided a full refund for the entire stay, with no penalty, because we wanted to make sure you were comfortable with the resolution. We’re sorry your stay was cut short, but we’re glad we were able to accommodate you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lake House

Great location near the lake away from the main road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely weekend

Beautiful property with lots of space! We enjoyed the short distances to the lake, the market, and other area attractions. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Destination Wedding

We love the place and the location. I would recommend it to anyone who visits the Truckee area. It's a 3 minute walk to the beautiful Donner Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Visited for some cozy family time and snow play and outdoor exploring. We come to Tahoe often throughout the year to get away from bay area bustle... This place is great! Super tidy👍Thank you for having us in your cabin, the view is lovely ❤️.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful Family House

Clean, cute two story house. Such a great location to the public docks. We enjoyed every part about it. In the summer, the downstairs stays very cool and the bedrooms are downstairs so sleep is easy. The upstairs does get pretty hot (we stayed in July). The host was professional. We will likely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thanks for review. It was unusual heat wave. Triple digits temperature in California.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Dirty Home

Location is FANTASTIC for access to days at the lake. However, the house was VERY dirty, dingy, and run down. Was staying for a quiet long weekend at the lake for my 40th birthday and just wanted a get away close to the lake... otherwise we likely would have looked for a hotel or returned home. Some of our family returned home instead of staying due to the lack of cleanliness. Love the area but would not stay in this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Dear Brook, Comfort of our guests which include house cleaning is our high priority for running this business. We were extremely surprised when we received your review with the comment about extremely dirty house. Your review was posted after your guests departed from the house. After receiving the review, we tried to contact you to get specific details regarding the cleaning issue, however, you did not respond. Per Instructions to Renters listed on VRBO, when arrived, renter is required to check the house for cleanliness and report any issues. You did not inform us about the issue neither upon your arrival nor during your stay. I need to assure you that house was professionally cleaned prior to your arrival. We work with professional licensed cleaning company that always does an exceptional job cleaning our house. After receiving your review, I contacted the company owner, and she confirmed that house was cleaned and she personally inspected it afterwards. Regarding the statement about half of the guests leaving the house, I need to remind you that you signed up 4 people for your stay, but brought in group of 11 as recorded on the front door security camera. No wonder your guests felt uncomfortable as only 6 people can sleep comfortably in the house as indicated in the rental agreement (maximum 8 people are allowed in the house by short term rental permit obtained from Town of Truckee and you were notified about it prior to the booking). You are definitely supposed to rent bigger place for a group of that size. We are always easily reachable and would have been happy to address any issues you might have had. Wish you the best, Michael
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely wonderful two-week stay at the Donner Lake Vacation Home. When we entered the home we immediately noticed how immaculate it was. We went straight out to the deck and the view of the lake throught the trees was breathtaking. We spent a lot of our time just relaxing there. My son, daughter-in-law and our two grandbabies loved it also. When they left my sister-in-law and brother in law stayed and loved it too. You honestly just need to bring your clothes and food as everything is provided. Dealing with Michael and Aaron was excellent. The power had gone out the night before and I called Aaron (property manager) as the internet and cable were out. He had it taken care of within five minutes. We look forward to staying here next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, host was responsive and accommodating of some additional requests that came up. Kitchen was well appointed which I appreciated the most. Sometimes hosts don't think of things like ziplock bags or even counter cleaner. I recommend this host and house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the home and the location. Great balcony to enjoy views of the trees and lake. Lots of games for the kids. Thanks for the great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and great place

Loved this little sweet slice of heaven. Brought out two little kids who loved playing on the sled that is at the house and the cozy warm fires that are upstairs and downstairs. Kitchen has a lot of things to cook with which made it feel like home. GREAT location - stores and downtown super close and Donner lake right in your view from deck. Very clean and cozy. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect location to downtown Truckee and the resorts.

Great accommodations for me, sons and grandkids
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location, super comfy!

Hard to beat this location! Lovely lake views. Fully stocked kitchen which we really appreciate. Would definitely stay here again. :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

sweep pine neddles

Great place to stay, all bedrooms are downstairs and all living upstairs. Harder for older folks. Pine needles could have been swept up at drive way and front door, again old people and slippery. Otherwise all good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Donner Property

Comfortable and charming Donner Lake home close to the water and town. Had everything we needed, and we had a great stay. Property owner was very attentive. Two thumbs up from someone who grew up in Truckee and knows the area well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great family summer trip

Great location, close walking distance to public piers/rocky beach. Comfortable interior. Lots of board games & books for use. Full serviceable kitchen. Spacious balcony. We would stay again.. perhaps try a winter trip here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

cozy mountain retreat

We were pleased with the house- it was a perfect fit for our family. The host was very easy to reach and helped us with an adjustment we had to make to our plans- especially appreciated. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a great stay!

Comfortable cabin, very clean, great host, great location. We will be back!!
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great location

Beautifully set close to Donner Lake, easy access to freeway, skiing, town and lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

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