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Lakefront Home at Donner Lake, Beautiful and Sunny

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Winter sunset from the beach at the condo
Living area
Living area
Living area
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

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Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Home at Donner Lake, Beautiful and Sunny

This beautiful condo is located on the beautiful south-facing (sunny) side of historic Donner Lake. The condo is designed to take full advantage of the tremendous views. It looks directly across the lake at the open space of Donner State Park, and up the lake at the crest of the Sierra Nevada mountains, where the Pacific Crest Trail runs through five miles away.

There are eight alpine ski areas and three touring ski areas within 20 minutes of the condo, catering to the ability levels of all skiers. All kinds of water sports are available in the summer. Swimming is right outside the doors.

There is one space in the main parking area on the north side of the building for the tenant. A second Guest parking spot is on the east side of the building, as available. There is a garage, but we generally keep it full of water toys for our guests' use. Additional parking is available on Donner Pass Road.

Keywords: lakefront, beach front, sunny, deck, patio, donner lake, truckee, lake tahoe

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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
No parties allowed.

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
Property Registration Number 007054

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this condo is on the beach. Northstar California Resort and Palisades Tahoe 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 ice skating.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Home at Donner Lake, Beautiful and Sunny pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Home at Donner Lake, Beautiful and Sunny?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Home at Donner Lake, Beautiful and Sunny on 24 May 2026 start from NZ$485, 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 Lakefront Home at Donner Lake, Beautiful and Sunny?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Home at Donner Lake, Beautiful and Sunny?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Home at Donner Lake, Beautiful and Sunny?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Home at Donner Lake, Beautiful and Sunny located?

Situated on the beach, this condo building is steps away from Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. Emigrant Trail Museum and Donner Memorial State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dave & Sonya were so welcoming and their lakeview property is so warm & cozy and can't beat the location!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful location, spacious home and perfect for traveling with our kids. They loved all the games and the view of the train traveling in the mountains across the lake! We loved the views and the proximity to restaurants/services. Hosts were great communicators. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leland B.

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

Great Getaway

Awesome location with an amazing view, well worth the visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kyong-ohk K.

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

Great

It was a pleasant stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Just beautiful!

Lake view and access are amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alik E.

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

Good condo

Good condo, great location, nice landlord.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Beautiful and relaxing!

This is a very clean, quiet beautiful home on Donner Lake. Check-in/out was easy and the owners were very easy to communicate with. We definitely will be back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

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

Lakefront

The view from the balcony is gorgeous and you are just steps from the lake. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen well appointed. Even though it rained, we had a great time: comfortable, cozy and right there to watch the lake in all weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hui L.

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

Awesomeness

Hi!!! The property was very cozy and beautiful! It is neat and suits everyday needs. The hosts, Dave and Sonya are very nice and cool!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

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

Cozy lakefront condo on Donner Lake

Beautiful view of lake, mountains and Donner State Park. Hosts live nearby, and were friendly and helpful. Private pier and beach, which we didn't use due to early season snow. Comfortable ground level bedrooms; luggage can come in that way instead of carrying down spiral stairway. Short drive to shopping and town of Truckee. Very quiet in off season.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

Donner Perfection

Donner Lake is beautiful, and Dave & Sandra's place is fantastic. Breathtaking views, and well.. the place is right on the lake!! Their home is very clean, spacious, and organized. It is well-appointed with everything necessary for a great vacation. And, Dave and Sandra were very hospitable and communicative. Highest marks all around!! Thank you both!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

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

Breathtaking!

This property is in a wonderful location on Donner Lake. Very peaceful, very beautiful. I was a little weary of the spiral staircase because my beloved has poor depth perception, however, it turned out to be perfectly fine. He took his time and managed fine - we all did. This home is very comfortable, clean, cozy, beautiful outdoor spaces. We used the grill for perfect tritip, made a birthday cake in the oven, made French toast, eggs, toast - all appliances work perfectly. This home feels like being in heaven.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Family trip

We had a fantastic time at Donner Lake. It was great to get the family together and make the teens get off their phones. We rode bikes went hiking played board games and spent lots of time in the water. It was the perfect family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary D.

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

Great little condo right on the lake.

We had a brief stay on Donner Lake at this property and really enjoyed ourselves. The lake in the morning is crystal clear and peaceful, perfect for a paddle.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Beautiful location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Beautiful lake views.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ken e.

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

All That and More

My wife and I have been using VRBO for years and this is by far the most well equipped unit we have ever stayed in. The condo has a great location, with great views and all kinds of water toys from noodles to a canoe. David and Sonya are great, friendly, responsive and they take pride in their unit. The view of Donner Lake is amazing; The area is private with a little beach which was great for our grandkids. I could go on but you get the idea. This is the ideal rental. It is a 5 squared.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen H.

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

Great place with AMAZING views!

We loved our stay at this condo. The owners, Dave and Sonya, were great hosts. Friendly and accommodating. The space was perfect for my husband and I along with our two teenage boys. Great amenities, awesome views, perfect location being right on the lake - secluded yet less than 10 minutes to town with major grocery stores and shops. I cannot say enough good things about our trip here. It was better than we could have hoped for. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Welcoming

This condo is very welcoming, clean and comfortable. Kitchen is well stocked. Owners are very nice and quick to respond to questions you might have. The views off the dining room deck and downstairs bedroom patios are awesome, especially when morning mist is floating on the water and through the trees across the lake. Very much looking forward to my next visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Has It All

This is one of the most comfortable and well equipped rentals we’ve been in. The location on Donner Lake is steps away from the state park for walking and close to many biking areas. Shopping and dining are just a few minutes away as well. Love this rental and will be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Donner Lake Beauty

We had beautiful Spring days at this property! Gorgeous views and the owners were great! I'm not sure if it was for covid reasons that we ended up making our own beds ; but am assuming so and that was fine. I would most definitely update the electronic features such as the TV providing Chromecast or something similar for people with their own subscriptions to be able to access them and maybe have an accessible iHome for music. Very nice to have spices available so not to have to run out and buy everything. Thank you for a nice time at Donner Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joshua k.

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

Amazing location and property/ very responsive hosts

Our whole family really enjoyed this peaceful and well cared for home and can’t wait to stay again. It is located on the lake at Donner lake and has a wonderful view of the lake inside and outside. The hosts were very responsive and helpful. Fantastic experience!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Amazing hosts - relaxing stay

Thank you hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilynn G.

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

Great location

Property is comfortably furnished and well equipped with not only bedding, towels, kitchen and cleaning utensils but also nice lake “toys”.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Family vacation

My family had a wonderful time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

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

Sherman Review

Very high, great place for any age of a family to attend, no matter their interests
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by David and Sonya Huggins

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Our family has owned this condo for 38 years. We treasure the time we spend here, and you will too. We take great care of the condo because we love it.

Why they chose this property

The recreational opportunities, natural beauty, and wonderful climate make this area very special. Being a lakefront property provides tremendous views and recreation opportunities.

What makes this property unique

This condo has been upgraded and remodeled and is beautiful. It is very well maintained. Our times here are relaxing, peaceful, and great fun.

Languages:

English, German
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