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Wagon Wheel Lake House - Cozy Donner Cabin Near Sugar Bowl on Old Hwy 40
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 680.9 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Truckee, CA
- Place, Donner Lake3 min walk
- Place, West End Beach3 min walk
- Place, Donner Memorial State Park5 min walk
- Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
2nd Floor Queen Bed
1 Queen Bed
2nd Floor Queen Room
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Shared Full Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Wagon Wheel Lake House - Cozy Donner Cabin Near Sugar Bowl on Old Hwy 40
Newly dog friendly, max dogs is 2, fee is $150 per dog per stay
Fall in love with The Wagon Wheel Lake House at Donner Lake. The Wagon Wheel Lake House is immersed in the solitude and beauty of nature with all the amenities and comforts of modern living. This home is steps away from the shores of Donner Lake, mountain comfort food restaurants, and Truckee's best ice cream! Cozy up near the wood burning stove in the winter, and enjoy summer sunsets among the trees or on Donner Lake. Golf courses, ski resorts, and hiking trails are at your fingertips! Exceptional mountain biking and lake activities are just out your front door. Arrive at the home off Donner Pass Rd. There 4 parking spaces in the parking lot (No street parking allowed).
Guests enjoy a full kitchen, spacious living and dining room area with a wood burning stove and comfortable couch. The second floor that includes two queen bedrooms, with a bathroom in between. The bathroom is equipped with a convenient tub and shower combo. There is a small loft that has a 2 twin trundle bed. Dining table has seats 4, with 2 barrel chairs with small coffee table to accommodate a dining space for 6. The newly remodeled deck has great forest views with patio furniture. Stay toasty warm in the winter and enjoy the relaxing Donner Lake breeze in the summer with beautiful forest views from deck. The full bathroom is on the second floor with tub and shower combo. There is a external laundry closet next to the front steps of the home with a washer and dryer.
Donner Lake's West End Beach is a two-minute walk away offering family beach play, swimming, and pickleball. Historic Downtown Truckee is 10-minutes away to access restaurants, boutique shopping, and town events and nightlife. Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, and Donner Memorial State Park are less than 10-minute drive. Soda Spring Ski Area and Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Area are 15-minutes away. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar Ski Resorts are 20-minutes. Donner Memorial State Park is just down the road and offers a historical museum, hiking and snowshoe trails, and exceptional mountain biking. Legendary Lake Tahoe is a 25-minute drive!
There is no AC at most properties in Tahoe. To keep the property cool, open the windows and sliders at night to let cool air in, then close the windows, doors and blinds when you leave for the day.
Please remember that living in the mountains and staying in a private home means that there are some things we cannot control. For example, weather and harsh conditions have knocked out Wifi and the power before. While these instances are rare, we please ask that you are patient as these are things that we unfortunately cannot control. While we will try to accommodate all requests, we handle refunds for situations like this (power outages, appliances breaking, etc.) on a case by case basis.
STR 21-0146
Parking Spots: 4
Please note this property has no garage.
Fall in love with The Wagon Wheel Lake House at Donner Lake. The Wagon Wheel Lake House is immersed in the solitude and beauty of nature with all the amenities and comforts of modern living. This home is steps away from the shores of Donner Lake, mountain comfort food restaurants, and Truckee's best ice cream! Cozy up near the wood burning stove in the winter, and enjoy summer sunsets among the trees or on Donner Lake. Golf courses, ski resorts, and hiking trails are at your fingertips! Exceptional mountain biking and lake activities are just out your front door. Arrive at the home off Donner Pass Rd. There 4 parking spaces in the parking lot (No street parking allowed).
Guests enjoy a full kitchen, spacious living and dining room area with a wood burning stove and comfortable couch. The second floor that includes two queen bedrooms, with a bathroom in between. The bathroom is equipped with a convenient tub and shower combo. There is a small loft that has a 2 twin trundle bed. Dining table has seats 4, with 2 barrel chairs with small coffee table to accommodate a dining space for 6. The newly remodeled deck has great forest views with patio furniture. Stay toasty warm in the winter and enjoy the relaxing Donner Lake breeze in the summer with beautiful forest views from deck. The full bathroom is on the second floor with tub and shower combo. There is a external laundry closet next to the front steps of the home with a washer and dryer.
Donner Lake's West End Beach is a two-minute walk away offering family beach play, swimming, and pickleball. Historic Downtown Truckee is 10-minutes away to access restaurants, boutique shopping, and town events and nightlife. Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, and Donner Memorial State Park are less than 10-minute drive. Soda Spring Ski Area and Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Area are 15-minutes away. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar Ski Resorts are 20-minutes. Donner Memorial State Park is just down the road and offers a historical museum, hiking and snowshoe trails, and exceptional mountain biking. Legendary Lake Tahoe is a 25-minute drive!
There is no AC at most properties in Tahoe. To keep the property cool, open the windows and sliders at night to let cool air in, then close the windows, doors and blinds when you leave for the day.
Please remember that living in the mountains and staying in a private home means that there are some things we cannot control. For example, weather and harsh conditions have knocked out Wifi and the power before. While these instances are rare, we please ask that you are patient as these are things that we unfortunately cannot control. While we will try to accommodate all requests, we handle refunds for situations like this (power outages, appliances breaking, etc.) on a case by case basis.
STR 21-0146
Parking Spots: 4
Please note this property has no garage.
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Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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Children
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Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Gather used towels
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Truckee
Located in Donner Lake Woods, a neighbourhood in Truckee, this cabin is in a rural area 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Truckee, CA
What's nearby
- Donner Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- West End Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Donner Memorial State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Sugar Bowl Resort - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
- Northstar California Resort - 21 min drive - 19.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 8 min drive
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- Coffeebar Bakery - 7 min drive
- Tahoe Donner - 16 min drive
- Panda Express - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10
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Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
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7 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Thomas Y.
13 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a family vacation
Thomas Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Charlyn D.
28 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Charlyn D.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
David Y.
7 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David R.
20 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a family of 4
David R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicole B.
7 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicole B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Diana O.
12 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful & Great Location
Diana O.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ashley R.
25 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ashley R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jennifer P.
7 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jennifer P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good
MELISSA F.
11 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
MELISSA F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good
Mahadev K.
28 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mahadev K.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Aprille R.
15 September 2024
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About the host
Hosted by Tahoe Mountain Properties
Tahoe Mountain Properties specializes in nightly rentals and ski leases in the north Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Donner Lake and surrounding resort areas. Rent with us and your memorable Tahoe vacation awaits! Arrive to your vacation home with the lights turned on and the heat turned up. Concierge services are available upon request and an after hours emergency phone number will be provided. We look forward to hosting you!
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