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Blue Heaven - North Tahoe Cabin - Ideal Location, Sleeps 8

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Blue Heaven
Entrance
great room with view
Kitchen
half bath

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Blue Heaven - North Tahoe Cabin - Ideal Location, Sleeps 8

This cabin features hardwood floors with granite floors in the kitchen and hallways. There are no carpets which makes it a very comfortable place for people with allergies. Fresh paint. Gas furnace and water heater with a gas stove in the great room as well. Where would we be if we weren't connected - cable Internet with wireless wi-fi access through the entire cabin. The TV will work with a Roku box for streaming movies. (Roku box not provided BYORB)
There are 2 bedrooms on the first floor and they each have a full over queen bunk bed and a closet. The first floor also features a full bath. The master bedroom is on the second floor and has a queen sized bed. The master bath is adjacent to the master bedroom and features a jacuzzi tub which is great after a full day of skiing or hiking.

All new appliances; gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer dryer and tvs.

Great for families. No pets.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not suitable for infants.
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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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 005396

About the area

Truckee

Located in Gateway, 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tahoe Donner Tennis Center or North Tahoe Regional Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Donner Lake - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 16 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 3 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Craft & Logic Taproom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪New Moon Natural Foods - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Heaven - North Tahoe Cabin - Ideal Location, Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Heaven - North Tahoe Cabin - Ideal Location, Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Heaven - North Tahoe Cabin - Ideal Location, Sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Blue Heaven - North Tahoe Cabin - Ideal Location, Sleeps 8 located?

Located in Gateway, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Tahoe Forest Hospital. Commercial Row and Rocking Stone Tower are also within 1 mile (2 km). Truckee Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Check-in

7.4/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

maria g.

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

pleasant stay

lots of ameneties, overall good. clear instructions. love the flat driveway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn G.

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

Great place

This property is easy to get to. It is near grocery store and and restaurants. Close to ski resorts. It is spacious and very clean. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

chun

Liked: Cleanliness
I just back from our trip, this property not old, but the kitchen floor is sticky, and less privacy, from the street you could totally see everything in living rooms, dining and kitchen. the property is locate next to the freeway and it’s not quiet big problem to us. The biggest thing is we found RAT POOP on the bed at downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

IcemailTD

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cleaning fee?

This was an epic vacation! One that our family will remember forever...Not all good though, unfortunately. Property manager did not provide door code and check-in/out information prior to arrival so we spent some time in the cold and dark trying to get ahold of them so we could enter (I take full responsibility for my contribution to this learning moment....Be proactive and get the code!). The good: The bones of this house are genuinely fantastic. Conveniently located near a beautiful town.The rest: Some dirty counters/surfaces aside, not a single bed was made. Reading the check-in binder it should be noted that the occupant(s) are prompted to strip the beds and "do as much laundry as you can" or something to that effect. Ummm, yeah no. I didn't bring my family on vacation to make beds and do laundry. Apparently some previous occupants had the same opinion because the laundry room was piled high with linens on the floor and the bedding in the dryer was damp and reaked of urine! "Luckily", we were able to scrounge together enough clean linens to make a couple beds for our stay. I contacted the property manager about this and they were very apologetic and offered to refund the cleaning fee, which I appreciated, but the damage was done and I couldn't help but wonder...What was this cleaning fee for anyways? It did NOT appear to go towards cleaning the house....Also, the "Hot tub" is a small jacuzzi tub in the master suite. :( Never again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Worked well

Easy to find, worked out great for our family. Alittle noisier than I am used to but it was okay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Neeraj B., San Jose, California

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

Rickety old cabin not suitable for families

We had a sub-par experience with this property. Between the jagged stone stairs and unsecured tall old cabinets/furniture, we were constantly worried of our kids getting injured/hurt. The comforters did not have covers on them and they felt dirty. The furniture is super old, not antique, but old. The freeway noise didn't bother us as much, but the downstairs flush runs constantly and had to be fixed often. The owner was fairly responsive and they sent the snowblower next day to clear the driveway, which we appreciated. We have stayed at many places in Truckee/Tahoe area and this was lists at the lower end of them places.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sair C.

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

White Christmas 🎄

This cabin was perfect for us. The garage was large and fit both full size trucks. The living space was open and allowed us to conversate while cooking and hanging out in the dining and living area. Deborah was an excellent host and answered all our questions. Overall we were very satisfied and while come back again. This time maybe in the summer to enjoy some fun in the sun 🌞
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Laurie K.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not happy

When we walked in there was a beeping sound. It came from the oven. Turned out we couldn't use it only the stove top. We did contact host. The kitchen floors were sticky and the dining table had crumbs on it as well as greasy fingerprints. Cobwebs everywhere and the deck and the stairs to the front porch had needles and cobwebs. It was not clean. The top bed of the bunkbed spread was covered in dust and also the pillow and the filter for the a/c unit is really dirty and it did not work well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

lesley Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication

Horrible communication

The location was a little loud from being literally on the side of a freeway, but not bad. The cabin itself was in good condition. Just a few things I think should really get checked out. There were a few times I had trouble with things around the house. Including turning off the fireplace and changing the water temperature. The water always ran freezing cold. And I was not comfortable showering my toddler in that sort of condition. I checked the house book for any answers but had no luck. I as well tried to contact the home owner and had even worse luck. They never answered. Overall the stay wasn’t bad the poor communication between myself and the owner was upsetting.

2/10 Terrible

Michaela D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

My overall rating is based on the communication I received from both the property owner as well as the Vrbo representative I was seeking guidance from. I booked and paid for this place well in advance for my family, with the expectation of an exceptional stay. Although I carefully followed the instructions given, we were without hot water our entire stay. There was only one moment upon our arrival where I felt warmer water - to wash our dishes. Being in the snow, it is safe to say we were in below freezing weather and hot water is a necessity. I tried several times to contact the property owner via phone, email, and Vrbo messages; but when she was not responding I reached out to Vrbo customer service for guidance. The customer service I received from Vrbo was also unsatisfactory. The compensation of $50 for no hot water in below freezing weather, and the suggestion for us to boil water for our basic needs while on vacation is careless. Eventually, I did receive a response from the property owner via email, but it was far from helpful. Instead of coming to me with a solution, she was pointing the finger away from her. To quote her email exactly she said, “You may have turned it the wrong way. The instructions are dependent on the guest before you doing the right thing.” This was a slap in the face. It should not matter what I did, and especially not what any prior guests did. In that moment, I expected someone to coordinate a visit to the property to fix the situation. Especially, since the property owner already noted in the guest manual that this is a common problem. I wanted a resolution, but did not receive it in anyway shape or form. Moving forward I do not see myself suggesting this place nor Vrbo to anyone. As a customer I did my part, but my business was not respected.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

lupe v.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Nice stay

Nice house, close to freeway, very noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Excellent

Really good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

levi u.

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

Tahoe Stay

It was a nice experience. Enjoyed our stay here especially having everything close by. Everything was an easy process to do. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

House experienced

I loved everything about this place but cleanliness could have been better. A house keeper could have been cool too we cleaned everything on our own bc covid 19 is serious . there was no wifi and no cable and we wished we had better interaction with someone that would have helped.

8/10 Good

Michael C.

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

Great location for Truckee activities

Easy directions to follow for arrival and departure. Great location. Not much outdoor space based on no backyard but this is described accurately in description. Cabin is well stocked and very clean inside. More spacious than pictures show. Overall we were very happy with this cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

Great stay

Great location. Close to multiple ski resorts, downtown Truckee, and grocery store. Property was clean, and check-in/check-out procedures were easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was superb! It was literally a stones throw from main shopping center which included grocery, coffee and a few basic restaurants. This made it easy for quick trips to pick up food.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Leslie-Ann N.

Magical Moments

It snowed one evening and the view was magical due to the long windows. We felt as if we were outside in the midst of the snowfall. The property is comfortable and well equipped. We would happily stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

Great property

Just what I was looking for!
Stayed 60 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Very nice place

The house was really nice. Lots of room and very clean. Plenty of beds and nice bathrooms. Big living room and nice kitchen. I would definitely stay there again. The only negative was that we didn't have TV. There were instructions but we couldn't figure it out. We were planning on watching the A's game so instead we went to town and watched it. We were only there 2 nights. We were there for a baseball tournament. I would recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

SEAN K.

Just okay

House is a bit too close to the freeway so the master can be noisy. The driveway wasn't plowed and there's only one snow shovel in the house. Otherwise, the kitchen was reasonably stocked and the upstairs was pretty warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Nicole H., Redwood City, CA

Lovely, well equipped cabin in a convenient location

This cabin is very clean and comfortable. It is super conveniently located very close to Safeway, Rite Aid and downtown Truckee as well as an easy drive to a lot of great ski resorts and Lake Tahoe. The only downside is that it is a little close to Hwy 80 and therefore you get a good bit of road noise in all the bedrooms. I had earplugs in and could still hear the road noise fairly well. In the winter it isn’t awful but if you were there in the summer and trying to sleep with windows open, it may be a little bothersome. Aside from that it’s a great property at a very good price!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Meuy (Sarah) R.

It was a nice and cozy cabin!

Great hostess. Lots of towels and blankets available. Overall my family and I enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Li C.

very good house，spacious yet cozy！

pretty good experience！
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Darcy B., Redding, CA

Roomy and spacious

House was large with plenty of amenities. We were there in July and temps were 90's but cooled down at night..could have used some floor fans to circulate air.. other than that the freeway noise wasn't bad unless you are overly sensitive. Overall nice house and nice experience.

About the host

Hosted by Deb Walkup

Host profile image
I am a mechanical engineer by training but now work in enterprise software sales. Never married, no children one goofy dog (border collie). I love to ski, hike and bike and enjoy most outdoor activities.

Why they chose this property

I love the sierras and the fact that I can be in a world class vacation destination within a few hours. Having my own home there is icing on the cake.

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