#DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵

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New kitchen with quartz countertops, copper backsplassh and gooseneck fucet

Primary bedroom, king herringbone wood bed, ensuite bathroom, deck + hot tub,

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Gym
Dryer
Pool
Washer

Explore the area

Truckee, CA

Coyote Moon Golf Course
‪4 min drive‬
Donner Lake
‪4 min drive‬
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
‪13 min drive‬
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

FULLY STOCKED KITCHEN
Gas stove. Microwave. Large fridge. Dishwasher. Coffee maker. Kettle and tea pot. Toaster . Waffle iron. Gas BBQ. Washer & dryer. Iron.

GREAT ROOM
Three-seater leather couch. For extra seating: three leather bar chairs and two leather stools. Blankets for snuggling. Smart TV. Wi-fi.

PRIMARY
King-size herringbone wood bed ash-wood platform bed with foam mattress. Smart TV. Workstation. Night tables with lamps. Desk. Ensuite bath room. Walk-in closet. Walks out to back deck with hot tub, fire pit and Adirondak chairs.

SECOND BEDROOM
Queen-sized ash-wood platform bed with foam mattress. Smart TV. Workstation. Night tables with lamps.

THIRD BEDROOM
A large room divided in 2. Each side of the room has a trundle bed. Workstation. Piano.

SNOW CLEARING IN THE WINTER
Our plow service clears 3 parking spots, 1 on the diagonal to the left and 2 in tandem.

PETS
Your well-behaved, house-trained dog is welcome.

LINEN
Fresh, fluffy towels and crisp, linens included.

GUEST ACCESS
There's a keypad lock-entry on the front door, so you don't have to fuss with a key when you're going in and out.

We welcome people of all backgrounds: all races and religions, gay-friendly and more.

RESORTS
10 min to Boreal & Sugar Bowl; 15 to Northstar & Squaw. Also close-by, Homewood.

CUTE NEIGHBORHOOD
Half residential, half vacation homes. Quiet street. Great for a little kid to bike ride or skateboard up and down.

HIKING
For starters, at the end of Thomas, the fire road goes up to miles of hiking in the woods between our neighborhood and Tahoe Donner.

Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Donner Rim Trail. Truckee Legacy river trail.

WATER
Donner Lake State Park with it's channels, beaches and public docks. Big Blue, i.e., Lake Tahoe – Need I say more?

OTHER RECREATION
The community pool (at the high school a mile away) is open year-round for lap swim and the community center has a gym with a running track for workouts - just a $5 drop-in fee.

Lots of places to buy and rent gear. Skiing. Snowboarding. Snowshoing. Skating. Road biking. Mountain biking. Paddleboarding. Kayaking. Angling. Fly-fishing.

There's a fun-run, lake swim, triathlon, paddleboard race, car show or other fun event just about every weekend in the summer.

DOGS
Dogs roam free in the mountains, but they're all pretty friendly and used to the outdoors, people and cars. We keep our little guy on a leash, because he's a city dog.

DINING
Great restaurants. Old town Truckee is minutes away.

GROCERIES
Save-Mart (Where the locals go). Safeway (For tourists). New Moon Natural Foods (For organic/vegan specialties).

RENO
Casinos. Concerts. Shopping. Buffets.

REGISTERED WITH TOWN OF TRUCKEE STR PROGRAM 005658

Property manager

Melanie Meharchand

Languages

English, French

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Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Your well-behaved, house-trained dog is welcome.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Trash goes in bear box, recycling in blue bin. Pickup is Wed AM. Blue bin must go to street, wheels facing cabin. Fee for excess or extra pickup.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this cabin 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. Olympic Valley Park and Olympic Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

Coyote Moon Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Donner Lake - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Old Greenwood Golf Course - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 13 min drive - 9.5 km
Northstar California Resort - 22 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

Truckee Station - 6 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵 located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Tahoe National Forest, Donner Memorial State Park and Coyote Moon Golf Course. Donner Lake and Tahoe Forest Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dominic D.

3 March 2025

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

Snow getaway

Excellent property with great amenities. Great way to enjoy a trip to the snow.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin L.

18 February 2025

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

Family Trip to Truckee

My daughter lives in Truckee. My husband and I, along with my other daughter and her family visited Truckee to spend time together. This house was great. We spent a lot of time there just hanging out. It accommodated us all. We will definitely look at booking this house again on our return trips to Truckee.The house offered plenty of beds, the kitchen was well-stocked and plenty of games to keep my 4 year old granddaugher occupied. My only comment was that the games were is such disarray that if we had wanted to use them as intended, it would have required hours to separate all the pieces. However, my granddaughter used them but made up her own rules as we went along. Kept her busy.We will definitely stay at this house again in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jami R.

23 December 2024

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

Snow vacation

We had a wonderful stay at Donnor Bliss. The house was great. My son loved playing in the snow on the property, and the adults loved the hot tub. Thanks for a great weekend getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

16 August 2024

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

Ideal Truckee property

This property was perfect for our visit to Truckee! The kitchen had everything we needed to make meals for our family, including a propane grill on the deck. The beds were super comfortable and the house was spotless. We loved that this property was pet friendly so that our son, who lives in Truckee, could visit us there with his dog. A nice bonus is the hot tub and fire pit on the back deck! Mel was super easy to communicate with and responded almost immediately to any questions. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Truckee and staying in Mel’s Donner Bliss home. Would highly recommend to anyone, including family and friends. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rich T.

31 July 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Van P.

18 July 2024

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

Great cozy spot, very clean

Our host was great. Very responsive and attentive. The house was very clean and fully stocked with everything. Felt newly remodeled and very comfortable. Super close to everything too.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriane K.

15 July 2024

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

Cozy Cabin

Nice layout of rooms Clean Quiet neighborhood. Close to everything. We loved our stay. We did alert the owner that the surface of bathroom tub was very slippery. It was very easy to fall when wet and soapy. Use with caution or use a tub mat. That being said, I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. Donner Lake is the place to be, and this place was terrific.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina L.

4 March 2024

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

Amazing

Great place! Great location- easy to get to the ski areas. There was a bit of snow during our stay but luckily they had an awesome plow service! Clean, roomy, and awesome hosts, definitely would recommend to anyone!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

24 November 2023

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

Excellent & cozy property for all ages

We booked Donner Bliss Cabin to get away the week of Thanksgiving and really wanted something close to things but away from the crowds of Tahoe. It was important for us to be able to bring our mini Goldendoodle Sadie. I chanced upon the Donner Bliss cabin hosted by Mel and Sal and it blew us away. It had EVERYTHING a family would need to get away and make memories. It’s cozy, inviting, clean and comfortable. Each person had space and the “kids” room comes fully equipped with tons of board games, fooseball, a Wii and a hit was the piano. The kitchen is FULLY stocked with utensils, pans, etc so much so that I was able to comfortably make a Thanksgiving dinner we all thoroughly enjoyed. If you are in need of groceries or drinks, Safeway is about a mile away. There are so many awesome things to mention but The Hot Tub, fenced in yard, Wood Burning Stove, full washer and dryer and ample supplies really made us feel at home. You only need to bring your clothes to this property, they provide everything else! Plus, it’s very easy to get to from any direction you’re coming from. We cannot wait to come back and explore in the summer time when we can roast marshmallows or use the BBQ. Mel was fantastic at communication and we felt at home every day. Thank you for trusting us to use your home and we really cannot wait to return!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan N.

3 October 2023

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

Great Place

Great house, close too town, good food and the lake. Melanie is wonderful! Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhianna H.

17 August 2023

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

Amazing Cabin

We took are first family vacation with my niece. 5 adults, 1 kid and 2 dogs. It was a packed house but big enough that we had our space. I love that it had two backyard decl and one front porch. Super spacious. The neighbors were super friendly and so were their four legged fur babies. Mel was super nice and helpful. Always communicating. I would rent this again for another family vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

15 August 2023

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

Checks Every Box!

It's hard to find a house like this in Tahoe that provides all the amenities my family looks for, dog friendly, kid friendly, hot tub, fireplace and room for two families! We feel so fortunate to have found this gem and continue to re book with Mel because she is an excellent host and we think this is a perfect property!!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

11 August 2023

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

Loved it

Loved the place, hot tub and fire pit was used each night. I also took advantage of the hammock. My husband loves to mountain bike ride so he did that each day. Took our bikes to the Truckee River and rode to Sunnyside . Beautiful ride. Yes we would rent this place again for sure.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

katie r.

20 July 2023

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

Wonderful location for our family adventure

We had a great stay at your property. It was a perfect size house for our family. I enjoyed coffee on the back patio every morning and the kids enjoyed a hot tub dip at the end of the day. Location was a perfect starting point for our daily adventures.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

2 July 2023

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

Great House

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is conveniently located and well equipped with the essentials. Mel, the owner, is super attentive. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

31 March 2023

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

Perfect family cabin

We loved the cabin! Warm cozy and clean inside. Perfect for our family of 5. The kids bunk room had a fun array of games for our teens. Kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. The hot tub was a great spot to relax after skiing! We really enjoyed snowshoeing and cross country skiing around Donner Lake Stare Park- just across the main road from the neighborhood that the cabin is in. Mel was so communicative and answered all my questions before and during our trip. Check in and out were easy!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michaele M.

26 March 2023

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

Mike

The host was fabulous. She helped us out and we were really stuck because of the snow we couldn’t get out of the yard and we missed that but it was a wonderful wonderful stay under the circumstances.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth h.

5 March 2023

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

Cozy cabin in the snow

We had a great time staying here and it had everything we needed for our family of five. The kids loved all the games that were there and the beds were comfy and warm after full day of skiing and sledding. Apres ski in the hot tub while the snow was falling was especially great. Mel was responsive and helpful with any questions we had. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

24 February 2023

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

Magical snow escape

We had a wonderful time at Donner Bliss. We came to show our 4-year-old snow for the first time and she had a ball. We loved frolicking in the snowy woods and sledding in the neighborhood, tubing at Soda Springs and making s’mores by the cozy fire. The house is lovely; very comfortable, clean, and roomy. There is a really cute kids’ bedroom with a piano and a variety of games. The neighborhood is beautiful and very convenient to downtown. We would absolutely come back. Thank you for a great stay, Mel!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

17 February 2023

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

Perfect Cozy Setup

We really enjoyed this cabin because two families with kids had plenty of space to be comfortable. The kids bunk room was a highlight for our little boys and the fireplace and hot tub we're our favorite amenities! Location was perfect for easy access to Truckee and multiple ski resorts. We're already booked to go back again and looking forward to it!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Brian M.

9 December 2022

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

Thanksgiving in Truckee

Property was nice. Cabinets were well labeled which helped find things. Firewood was under snow and hard to retrieve. Also would suggest fire extinguishers or at least one near the wood stove for safety. Owner did not know where matches were when butane lighter ran out. Also, would suggest supply of firestarter bricks to make lighting the fire easier and not have to use paper bags. Unit was well heated and hot tub grand. Would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridget P.

27 July 2022

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

Perfect Truckee Home

This was the perfect house for us( 2 adults, 1 son, and 1 4-legged son). Mel's house was had everything we needed. The fenced in back yard was perfect for our dog. It was centrally located to all of our favorite places: restaurants, hikes, and of course the Lake. I am currently at home already daydreaming of next years trip and booking our stay with Mel.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles B., SAN FRANCISCO

15 July 2022

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

Quaint and charming house in a fantastic location

Mel’s place was perfect for our week. We wanted to be close to Woodward and Truckee and this location was between them both. Also super convenient to get down to Donner lake. Mel has everything you need for a relaxing and confortable stay. We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott s.

10 January 2022

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

New Year and First Snow

My partner and I had his family visiting from Bogota over the holidays. They had never been in snow before. We decided to spend news years in Truckee and at the time hope there was some snow. The weekend before around 16”+ was dumped on the area. The house was clean, conveniently located to down town truckee and Donner Lake perfectly stocked with all the basics needed plus a hot tub and grill. The driveway was plowed and stairs shoveled. The check-in and checkout were very easy. Spoke with Mel before a few times and she was very responsive. There were plenty of board games, fuzeball, a wood burning stove, comfy couch and a piano plus snow toys like snow shoes. Everyone had a great time and the house is a short drive to Tahoe City and Lake Tahoe. The house was clean the beds all had clean sheets and plenty of blankets. The kitchen was nicely stocked with an electric kettle and a waffle maker. This group really likes waffles so we brought our own but it was a nice addition.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chaya N.

13 January 2021

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

Adorable Cottage in the BEST Truckee Location

You will not be disappointed staying in the beautiful cottage. The home is the perfect combination of off the beaten path in a quiet forest near downtown Truckee but at the same time is right near all of the amenities. 3 grocery stores are within a 5 minute drive, you can get to Daves for all of your ski/ snowboard rental needs, and to downtown Truckee for fun on the town. Squaw and Alpine are just a 20 minute drive away - truly ideal! The house itself is incredibly well stocked with basics like spices, flour, and everything a cooking aficionado needs! There are multiple grills, a hot tub, a beautiful and quiet backyard and really awesome neighbors who are super welcoming. The bedrooms are all well stocked with plenty of linens, great functional furniture and beds for all types of friends and families. Mel has setup a king bed, a queen bed and four twin beds! Finally the fireplace is nice and warm there is well-stocked fire wood, and everything stays in great shape when the snow falls. Overall, I couldn't recommend Donner Bliss more - Mel is super communicative, really cares about the Truckee community, and is eager to help make your trip awesome. I can't wait to book with Mel again and hope to stay at her other property in the future - she is truly a dream host! Thank you Mel :D

Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Melanie Meharchand

I do PR for a health care tech company and Sal's a software architect. We have two kids and a dog.

We love sharing our mountain retreat, especially as a place you can bring your dog on vacation with you.

I'm always happy to offer tips on things to do in North Lake. We're on Twitter @BlissShare, , sharing what new and exciting on the #Truckee and #LakeTahoe hashtags.

Why they chose this property

Donner Bliss cabin is convenient, well-stocked and dog-friendly

Languages:

English, French

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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