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Sunny, Comfortable Cabin In Tahoe Donner - Home base for your next vacation
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9.6 out of 10
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3 bedrooms 2+ bathrooms Sleeps 8 153.3 sq m
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Truckee, CA
- Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area3 min drive
- Donner Lake7 min drive
- Northstar California Resort24 min drive
- Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)52 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bunk Room
2 Single Bunk Beds
Downstairs Queen
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
1/2 Bath in Living area
Toilet
Downstairs Full Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Sunny, Comfortable Cabin In Tahoe Donner - Home base for your next vacation
Welcome to The Ralston Mountain Retreat, - a quiet, roomy 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom cabin with a loft for overflow guests in the heart of Tahoe Donner
Located in Tahoe Donner, a planned community with a wealth of amenities to enjoy. Easy access to major Tahoe ski resorts including Palisades and Northstar in the winter and a championship golf course and private Marina/Beach club in the summer!
Overview
- Front door is accessed through a covered walkway (perfect for snowy days and all your gear) or directly from the garage to the lower bedrooms
- Upstairs is the living room, large kitchen, half-bath, and primary bedroom with a full bath and walk-in closet
- Downstairs are two more bedrooms with a shared second bath.
- The downstairs guest rooms share a full bathroom with a shower/tub combo and single sink
- in addition to the guest rooms, there is a loft overlooking the living room with a futon sleeper couch and sleeping pads - a perfect hideaway sleeping space for the kids
The main living area includes:
-open concept floor plan
-a fully equipped kitchen open to the dining area and living room.
-a dining area with seating for six to eight (10 if you squeeze) plus counter seating for four
-high vaulted ceilings and full-length windows bring in lots of light to the living room
-large deck that looks out onto the forest with table seating for six and a gas BBQ
-large flat screen TV
-comfortable seating for relaxing and enjoying TV or family activities
Bedrooms features:
- High quality mattresses and bedding to ensure a good night's sleep
- Primary bedroom features a king size bed, private bathroom, walk-in closet and deck
- Downstairs bedroom features a queen bed
- Bunk beds in the kids room along with a queen bed so the whole family can be together
- Large flat screen TV in the bunk room so the kids can watch their shows
On-site amenities include:
- TV/DVD/Cable/Phone and high speed wireless internet
- Woodburning stove in the living room for a cozy evening with friends.
- Central forced air furnace with two heating zones to ensure comfort both upstairs and downstairs
The Ralston Mountain Retreat is only 10 minutes from the Tahoe Donner downhill ski area, a fantastic cross country ski center, a sledding hill, small market/deli, and Recreation Center.
The Recreation Center offers hot tubs, heated pool, fitness center, saunas, and health spa. Other amenities include tennis courts, downhill and cross country ski resorts, equestrian center, 18-hole Champion course and driving range, a public restaurant (The Lodge at Tahoe Donner), and a private beach and marina on Donner Lake. In the winter there is also a sledding hill for inner tubing! Your rental of The Ralston Mountain Retreat includes access cards for the Tahoe Donner Recreation Center resident amenities for a nominal charge per person.
Tahoe Donner is conveniently situated at the upper west end of Truckee and is just minutes to downtown shopping and restaurants. Ski area resorts including North Star at Tahoe, Palisade, Sugar Bowl, Boreal Ridge, Soda Springs, Donner Ski Ranch, and Royal Gorge Cross Country Center are just a short 15-25 minutes away.
The driveway can hold up to 4 cars. There is a 2 car garage. A snow removal service will clear the drive way any time there is significant snowfall. The backyard is slightly sloped making for a great “ at home” sledding hill for the kids! Hot Cocoa courtesy of Mom and Dad!
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
No Parties No Events
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No , no, no!
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
Note from host: No Parties No Events
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
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Truckee
Located in Truckee, this cabin is in the mountains and near the beach. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Truckee, CA
What's nearby
- Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Coyote Moon Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
- Donner Memorial State Park - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
- Donner Lake - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
- Northstar California Resort - 24 min drive - 19.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- Tahoe Donner - 10 min drive
- Starbucks - 9 min drive
- Wild Cherries Coffee House - 7 min drive
- Coffeebar Bakery - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Chris Ralston

The Ralston family are Bay Area residents with a lifelong love of the Tahoe region. We have skied, mountain biked, and flyfished in this beautiful area for 30 years and finally decided to take the plunge and buy the mountain home we've always dreamed of. We're excited to offer others a chance to share in this experience.
Why they chose this property
Tahoe Donner and the Lake Tahoe area have been our choice destination for over 30 years now. Within 20 minutes of three major ski resorts and another 10 minutes to the lake, this is the place for those who love the mountains in any season. We love the historic town of Truckee, with its gourmet restaurants, bars, entertainment and collection of fun shops, is just minutes from the house. In the summer they have a street fair every thursday, called Truckee Thursday. Live music, shops, fun food. The Tahoe Donner area has so many amenities to offer -recreation centers, equestrian center, cross country skiing, and golf course, pool, music festivals, tennis, bocce ball.
What makes this property unique
The quiet is the first thing you notice in Tahoe Donner. No freeway noise or constant din of traffic interrupts you as you enjoy the beautiful setting. The smell of the pines fills the air and warm sunshine bathes the deck and streams through the large windows in the living area. A quick trip down the hill brings you to wonderful coffee shops, restaurants and shopping. A trip to Sunnyside at Lake Tahoe for brunch on the deck in the summer makes for the start of a perfect Sunday.
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