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Edelweiss Tahoe features of mix of Cape Cod and Mountain Chalet inspirations
In Winter get ready for superb alpine and nordic sports, all extremely close by
The front lawn gets ample sunlight and is perfect for throwing the ball around
The main living area is an entertainers dream, with a huge connected living area
The main dining table complements the 2nd dining table to seat 14 total

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Heated pool
    Swim in comfort year-round in the heated pool, a rare find in this location.
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Heated pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Tennis Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Coyote Moon Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Level King Room

1 King Bed

2nd Level Master VIP Suite

1 Queen Bed

2nd Level Twin Bunk Room

2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room Pullout 1

1 Double Futon

Living Room Pullout 2

1 Double Futon

Main Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Level Day Bath

Toilet

Main Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Main Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

VIP Master Suite Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tahoe Donner Home - Minutes To Truckee - Dream For Entertaining And Recreation

Welcome to the beautiful and serene Tahoe Donner recreation area.

Our expansive multi level home is a dream for entertaining and is close to everything in the Truckee & Lake Tahoe region.

Imagine being just a short drive up the hill from the entertainment and dining mecca of Downtown Truckee, while remaining peacefully isolated in the beautiful wilderness that Tahoe Donner has to offer.

Step inside Edelweiss Tahoe to find hardwood floors, multiple living areas and sleeping spaces spread throughout the home for maximum privacy and capacity for the entire family or group to spend time together.

The private backyard space opens to the forest behind the home and features a manicured lawn, entertaining patio, 6 person hot tub spa, cocktail bar and barbecue.

The large main living room has ample comfortable seating, contains an HDTV gathering area, and is directly adjacent to the main dining table, bar area and kitchen which allows everyone to spend time together and relax.

The sound system pumps out rich musical backdrops while the wonderful natural light pours in from the large windows throughout.

Additionally, there are 2 more living spaces (one of which also has a large HDTV and Foosball table) to allow kids and different groups to spread out and relax in privacy.

The main floor master is well isolated from the other spaces as is the 2nd floor VIP King suite above the connected garage. Both feature private spa inspired full bathroom facilities so everyone can prepare for a wonderful evening on the town, afternoon on the lake, day on the slopes or morning on the course.

Also included with rental of Edelweiss Tahoe is full access to the comprehensive recreational benefits offered by the Tahoe Donner Homeowners Association facilities. Private lakefront access and amenities on nearby Donner Lake include a beach area, boat launch, restaurant, pool, boat rentals and more. Also included is access to the 11 court Tennis complex, golf course and fitness facilities (fees do apply for certain activities).

Whether you’re here to take in all the outdoor activities or just relax in the hot tub at the house, there are literally dozens of ways to delight in the wilderness relaxation afforded at our Edelweiss Tahoe home and the spectacular surroundings.

Nothing else in Tahoe Donner is quite like it and you will love it!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Put all trash in garbage can in bear box Recycling goes the the blue bags, sealed and set next to the can in the bear box Garbage day is early Tuesday
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 639353vb
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

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Olympic Valley Park, or check out an event or a game at Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Tahoe Donner Tennis Center - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 6 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Donner Lake - 10 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Truckee River - 10 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 9 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New Moon Natural Foods - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tahoe Donner Home - Minutes To Truckee - Dream For Entertaining And Recreation have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Tahoe Donner Home - Minutes To Truckee - Dream For Entertaining And Recreation?

As of 17 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tahoe Donner Home - Minutes To Truckee - Dream For Entertaining And Recreation on 14 October 2026 start from NZ$1,188, 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.

Is Tahoe Donner Home - Minutes To Truckee - Dream For Entertaining And Recreation pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Tahoe Donner Home - Minutes To Truckee - Dream For Entertaining And Recreation?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tahoe Donner Home - Minutes To Truckee - Dream For Entertaining And Recreation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tahoe Donner Home - Minutes To Truckee - Dream For Entertaining And Recreation?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tahoe Donner Home - Minutes To Truckee - Dream For Entertaining And Recreation located?

This family-friendly Truckee holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Tahoe National Forest, Coyote Moon Golf Course and Old Truckee Jail Museum. Rocking Stone Tower and Tahoe Donner Tennis Center 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. 46 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

daven o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 January 2026
Thank you for coming to stay! I wish we had more snow this year. -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

5 star property and experience

Amazing property and a seamless rental experience with the owner who was available and communicative throughout our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Thank you for coming to stay Chris! -R
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at Roberts place. The space is perfect for a large gathering and we loved our time hanging out in the yard. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2025
Thanks so much for coming back for another stay! -R
Archival

10/10 Excellent

carolyn i.

Great house and location

Had a great week here! Very spacious, clean and well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2020
Thank you so much for staying with us Carolyn and please come back again sometime! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

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

Great Place to Stay at Tahoe-Donner

Perfect location in Tahoe-Donner and great lay-out of house for privacy of different couples/families. Nice to have 3 different areas to gather, converse, watch TV and play games. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2020
Thank you again for staying with us Sandy! We very much appreciate it. -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joann K.

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

Pandemic family reunion

Really loved the location....away from crowds! Very private!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2020
Thank you so much for choosing our home for your stay Joann!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Incredible place

Richard and his family are great. Their house is better than advertised and Richard is super easy to work with and great at communicating. We’ll definitely stay there again soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2024
Thank you so much for coming to stay again Paul! We love hosting your family and I hope we are fortunate enough to do it again! Cheers! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

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

Perfect Tahoe Donner house!

This is a perfect Tahoe Donner house to rent with a family or friends. Very spacious and beautiful, comfortable beds, cozy lounge areas, and a well stocked kitchen. Owner is very responsive and checkin in easy!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 December 2022
Thank you so much for staying at our home Cheryl. It was a short, but sweet, stay! We'd love to host you again anytime! Thanks so much! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norman K.

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

Wonderful place to enjoy family and friends.

Our host, Richard, was kind and very responsive. His home was beautiful and just “as advertised”. Clean, warm, well provisioned, and comfortably accommodated 7 adults and one 1.5 year old. Close to both cross country and downhill skiing. 5 stars and the way around.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2025
Norman and his family were wonderful house guests, quiet as a mouse and clean and respectful as can be. Totally delightful. Thank you so much for coming to stay! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Great place and location

Richard’s place was better than advertised. It’s spacious, well stocked and worked out perfectly for my family stay. He was a great communicator and easy to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 January 2023
Paul, thank you again for coming to stay and especially for taking such great care of our home. Please absolutely come back and stay again in the future! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

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

Wonderful Vacation house

Richard was very responsive and kept in touch. House was perfect for a family gathering with many rooms to spread out. House was clean and well stocked. Great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Pat, thank you for coming to stay and for taking such wonderful care of our home! I hope we see you again sometime! -Richard
Archival

8/10 Good

Jocelyn L.

Beautiful home and great location

The location is great as it is about a 7 min drive from downtown and close to the grocery store Safeway. The neighborhood is nice and the cabin was beautiful! Modern furniture and we loved how there were separate living/play areas around the house. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2020
Hi Jocelyn - Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to write a few words about the house to share with others here on the site. Please come stay with us again in the future! - Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley K.

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

Amazing find!

We had such a great stay! Owner was really communicative and helpful. House was clean, large, incredibly well stocked. Beds were comfortable, linens fluffy, hot tub on point. Driveway was easily accessible in ice/snow with AWD, and location in Tahoe Donner was great. Once of the best VRBO stays we’ve ever had!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 January 2024
Thank you so much for coming to stay and especially for taking such great care of the house! -Richard
Archival

8/10 Good

Allyson W.

Great home for multiple families!

This house is beautifully decorated and really comfortable for several families to enjoy together. The kitchen is really well equipped with everything you would need! In the summer, the upstairs rooms can get hot, but they are equipped with fans. We loved our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2020
Allyson, thanks so much for staying with us and the kinds words about the house. Please come back and see us again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice N.

Fabulous home for multi family stay

We had a wonderful stay here. Home is beautiful and large enough for three families to spread out. Loved the kids play room with foosball table and games. Close to many activities including Donner Lake, Lake Tahoe, and downtown Truckee. Trail right behind the house leading to a beautiful overlook. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2020
Alice, thank you so much for your very kind words. We were thrilled to have you as guests and hope you'll come back again sometime soon! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan W.

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

Could not be better

Amazing property and fantastic owner. Can not recommend either highly enough. Took the time to contact us when a storm made changing travel plans advisable. You will enjoy your visit if you stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2024
Thank you so much for coming to stay Morgan! I hope we can host you again in the future! -Richard
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Awesome!!

What a wonderful house! So well equipped with everything you'd need! The hot tub was great to have as well. You won't go wrong choosing to stay here! Suzanne M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2020
Thank you again Suzanne! We really appreciate your family staying in our home and taking such wonderful care of everything. Please come back and stay again in the future! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tetty C.

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

Great house for a getaway

We had a wonderful time staying in your beautiful home. Everything was so well equipped and thought out. The layout of the house was perfect, and the outside areas were great. We really enjoyed the front porch area. Definitely a great house for large groups! We felt extremely at home in your home! What a wonderful time just relaxing and recharging!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2021
Thank you so much for the wonderfully kind words and for taking amazing care of our home! We really hope we're lucky enough to host your family again in the future! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary P.

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

Amazing family house

The house is much larger than it looks in pictures. There was more than enough space for 6 adults, 3 kids, 1 baby, and two dogs. Everything is clean and well taken care of. The owner communicates quickly and clearly. Strongly Recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2025
Zach and his family were wonderful guests who took great care of the house. I hope they'll come back! Thank you! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S.

Beautiful home! We had a wonderful time!

Richard is very good to work with and super responsive to our requests. The home is very clean and well-equipped. We had 8 people staying here and it works very well, with room for privacy and great gathering spaces. The kids enjoyed it as much as the adults did. The location is perfect for skiing and exploring the charming town of Truckee. We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2020
Thanks so much for staying with us Yvonne and please come back again soon! -Richard
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

This house is beautifully kept and roominess galore for everyone to feel peaceful.

When we walked in we were so thrilled with the overall spaciousness of this beautiful home. Top quality appliances and furniture, very well taken care of down to the last detail. The house was well stocked and we did not want for anything since all was supplied and the deck and hot tub were a big hit. There is no doubt we cannot wait to return to this lovely home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2020
Thank you so much for the kind words and for staying with us! -Richard
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Perfect for extended family vacation

Beautiful home, tons of space, well stocked, and all of the amenities. This was a great choice for our family for a weekend with the grandparents and aunts. Plenty of space so people can do their own thing: watch movies, read a book, visit, or sit by one of the several gas fireplaces. Huge kitchen that was stocked with everything you need. Tons of games, foosball, and a hot tub. Plus, it's in a great location. We would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2020
Thank you so much for the kind words Josh - Please come stay with us again sometime! - Richard
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10/10 Excellent

Gwen N.

Great house!

This house was fabulous! There were 3 families, and we had plenty of room. We loved the town of Truckee, and spent time on Donner lake, it was pretty warm in the house during the day, but opened the windows at night and cooled off pretty quick. Richard was wonderful to work with and we would book again. My husband and I have a MotorHome and Richard was kind enough to let us park in the driveway while we enjoyed the house with our kids and grands. Thanks again for sharing your house with us!! Nichols family Ackerly, TX
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2020
Thank you so much for staying with us and the kind words about the house! We really appreciate it and hope you'll come back again! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tara g.

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

Outstanding house, outstanding host

Each summer we rent a house in Tahoe with two other families for two weeks. We have kids who do a day camp in Tahoe together. This is the best house we have rented to date. It was very well situated for three families as there were lots of separate areas to maximize privacy and facilitate different activities happening simultaneously. I have never rented a better-appointed house, especially in these COVID times where you can hardly find salt and pepper in a rental property. The real stand-out though was the host who was so communicative, kind and very generous when we had a bit of a damage snafu and just generally throughout our stay. I hope we get to stay at this property again as I only have wonderful things to say about it.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2022
Tara and her group were simply wonderful in all ways. We loved having them and I really hope we are lucky enough to host them again! -Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

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

Wonderful Home

We’ve been a several properties in the Tahoe Donner neighborhood. This is probably the best so far. The home is clean and super “homey”. Richard was gracious and very communicative throughout. There are family photos throughout upstairs and it’s a reminder that it’s a special place to the owners. Accordingly, we did our best to respect the place. There are plenty of cooking utensils and a ton of space, 3 living rooms and 4 bedrooms. Our little ones ran around with plenty of legroom. They built a snow fort and snowman in the backyard and it was a blast all around. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2022
Nathan and his family were a total delight to communicate with and our home was left in perfect condition. Everything was as good as it gets. Thank you so much for taking great care of our home and please absolutely come back, as we'd feel very lucky to host you again! --Richard

About the host

Hosted by Richard

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We're a family of 5 with 3 boys from the Bay Area. We all have a love of skiing and the outdoors, which makes Tahoe Donner an ideal destination for us as there's something for everyone.

Why they chose this property

The setting of the Edelweiss property was just perfect and we knew it right when we first saw it. Perched on a hillside it gets wonderful natural sunshine and features a flat driveway entrance from the street which is ideal in the Winter.

Great privacy is afforded on most sides of the house which makes our home a warm and inviting spot to relax with family and friends.

What makes this property unique

The house is just up the hill from the Interstate so access is very convenient and everything in Truckee is close, as are all the Tahoe Donner facilities. The lake, skiing, hiking and great dining options are all just quick hop away.

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