Hale Mauka - Family-friendly 3BD/2BA House with Modern Furnishings and A/C

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A wooden cabin with a balcony and a staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by snow-covered trees.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, leather sofas, a coffee table, and large windows with blinds.
A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, leather sofa, and a large wall rug.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a television.
A wooden cabin with a deck, outdoor seating, and a grill.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • 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
    Walk to Tahoe National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Patio
  • Shared communal pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Tahoe National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs kids bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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 Village Ice Skating Rink are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Tahoe National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Donner Lake - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 24 min drive - 26.7 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 12 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hale Mauka - Family-friendly 3BD/2BA House with Modern Furnishings and A/C pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hale Mauka - Family-friendly 3BD/2BA House with Modern Furnishings and A/C?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hale Mauka - Family-friendly 3BD/2BA House with Modern Furnishings and A/C?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hale Mauka - Family-friendly 3BD/2BA House with Modern Furnishings and A/C?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hale Mauka - Family-friendly 3BD/2BA House with Modern Furnishings and A/C located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps away from Tahoe National Forest and Sierra Nevada Conservancy. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area and Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a solo trip / turned into a fun mountain bike weekend with some friends. The Tahoe- Donner trails can’t be beat, so the location and accommodations at Hale Mauka had everything I needed. I loved waking up, rolling out of bed, and hitting trails very close by. The house’s many windows provide ample lighting and great cross ventilation with the afternoon breeze. It’s clean and quaint, and I made good use of the kitchen and BBQ. The owners are incredibly responsive, and I hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Should have been much cleaner without all the rules that took all the fun away. Bears, bears and bears. Bears in the house! Great spot. Needs repairs and updating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2026
We are glad you enjoyed the location and the "locals" during your visit to Hale Mauka. We sincerely apologize for the cleanliness of the cabin -- our property manager agreed and will ensure that all future cleanings are up to our high standards. We are also in the process of repairing the patio screen door that was damaged just before your visit -- it takes time to get some repairs done in the mountains!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great space for traveling with kids! We loved the games, and being able to sit in the living room while watching the kids play in the snow outside was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin with more than enough room for the four of us. We really enjoyed the well-stocked garage (firewood, snow toys), the wood stove, and the huge selection of games and puzzles! We felt right at home and the location was great for our trips to Soda Springs, Sugar Bowl, and even a visit to Reno! We would definitely return! Ed and Bernadette were very helpful and communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For my first time renting a BnB style cabin, i was pleasantly surprized with how thoughtful and family-fun oriented they had set everything up to be. I think it was the small things that really added up to it being a very pleasant stay. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love Truckee

Truckee is a great place to stay. Place was great w/ the bunk room and location to downtown and Donner Lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy check-in and the cabin is comfortable, well-maintained, and clean! We enjoyed the kitchen especially, bc it was very well-appointed. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an really excellent stay. The house was clean, warm, comfortable for two families (each with two kids), and affordable. The location was very convenient for us, the kids loved sledding in the backyard every day. It was a wonderful home base for a great long weekend. Having the FireTV app on my iPhone helped a lot with managing the television.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini vacation

This place was cozy and exactly what we needed for a quick weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice property in Tahoe Donner

We'll look to stay here again--it's a great house in Tahoe Donner.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice vacation

Very comfortable beds, they have everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family mountain get-away

Cozy, clean, and comfortably well-stocked for a family, from the well-appointed kitchen to the board games and sleds. And responsive owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastical friends retreat

We had a great time. Amazing area. Everything was top notch!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay In Donner

My wife and 2 kids (3 and 2) had a great time at this location. Did a little sledding in the backyard, skiing at Donner ski hill (couple minute drive), sledding at the main sled hill on Northwoods and went to some good restaurants in the area. The location was perfect for our little getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

The house is well stocked and is in a convenient location, not too far from town or the freeway.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice property and great owner

This is the second time we've stayed at Ed's property in Tahoe Donner. The home is comfortable and cozy, and Ed is super responsive and helpful as a property owner for any requests we had.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It has everything we need

We had a great stay. Cabin is just the perfect size for our family. It has all the things we needed. Good communication with host. Bed is comfortable. Kids enjoyed sledding at the back. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Tahoe house

The house is perfect for small families visiting Tahoe and the house was just as described. Communication was easy and straightforward.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very gracious host

The property was clean, comfortable and as advertised. This excellent host was very accommodating to ensure we did not have any concerns or needs during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Perfect Trip to the Snow!

This is our second year coming to Hale Mauka for a winter trip and both times have been wonderful! The cabin is cozy, the backyard is a sledder’s dream, and Ed and Bernadette are helpful and caring hosts. Five stars!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hale Mauka is as wonderful for a families as all the reviews suggest. With three teenage sons between our two families, my brother's and my family had a memorable Christmas with several feet of snow, lots of good food that was easy to prepare in the well-equipped kitchen, and many hours of board games played on the nice big dining room table. Ed and Bernadette were kind and responsive hosts. I also appreciated the details that made it all work well - ample soft towels, lots of lanterns and a wood burning stove to make it through the power outage comfortably in the big snow storm, a great house layout for two families with room for separate and together time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in
Our host was kind and responsive. We had some issues with tech but were able to get it resolved. The amenities were ok, but had anticipated common items like shower soap and sponges and trash bags to be available. I think refreshing and updating their guest binder and directions for checking in would go a long way to make for a smoother stay for future guests.Otherwise, it was cozy, and plenty of space for all our guests. We had a good time!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We brought my sons family including their 10 YO and 19 Month Old children. Plenty of fun toys and games. We would have liked a little empty cupboard space in the kitchen and a few less stairs but we had a great time. We appreciated the access to tech and all the plush bedding.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our family getaway to Tahoe Donner

Our family of six: two grandparents two parents and two young kids could not have found a better place to enjoy our four-day weekend at Tahoe Donner. It was clean, comfortable, and at all the necessities we could’ve asked for with a nice view of the skyline and quick access to Tahoe Donner ski area. We appreciate that there was ample games, play equipment, and easy, check-in checkout processes. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice

Nice
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
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