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Truckee River House - Beautiful Views, Riverfront Retreat, Flyfishing, Skiing

Beachfront holiday home with ski-in/ski-out access and water park

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Rear of house with spectacular sweeping river & mountain view from both levels
Upstairs living room - mountain and river views, 70” TV, wood burning stove.
Nice big deck with views of river! Gas grill, table for 10, lounge chairs.
Rear yard with gazebo & fire pit. Great views!
Front Entry - plenty of hooks and space for gear

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Old Greenwood Golf Course
  • Place, Donner Lake
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Front Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Riverside Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Truckee River House - Beautiful Views, Riverfront Retreat, Flyfishing, Skiing

WELCOME GUESTS, WE ARE ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS YEAR ROUND.
This is a dog and kid friendly house :-)
There is a nightly pet fee, please select pet when booking.
Maximum 10 people, kids count too.
No smoking, thanks!

NOTE ABOUT BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION: The County has begun construction to replace two bridges in the Hirschdale neighborhood, see more info below.

WINTER HOLIDAYS - 5 night minimum - Xmas week is considered any 5 days prior to Dec 29 which includes Xmas day. New Years week is considered any 5 days after Dec 27 which includes New Years eve day. If you want more clarification or wish to do something different please contact owner/host to discuss, it may be possible, thanks :-)

LOCATION:
The Truckee River House is a riverfront retreat on the Truckee River, a blue ribbon fishery, and has a beautiful view of the river and mountains. The river is about 100 yards from the house. In addition, there are several other nice rivers and lakes nearby within 10 miles. The house is about 8 miles from Historic old town Truckee, 20 miles to the best Tahoe ski resorts, and many beautiful natural places including Donner Lake, Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe National Forest. The City of Reno and the Reno International Airport are just 30 miles away.

DESCRIPTION:
The Truckee River House is a cozy river front home with beautiful sweeping views of the Truckee River and mountains. A hidden gem in a small, secluded, and serene neighborhood. Recent modern mountain renovations and furnishings mix with vintage historic finishes from the 1890's and other renovations to create a playful mix of modern and rustic mountain style. The structure and systems have all been updated and the house is fully equipped with modern conveniences, just relax and enjoy the mountains.

FISHING YEAR ROUND
Here you will find some of the best fishing water that the Truckee River has to offer, and the river is literally right in the back of the house! Access the river at any public bridge (Hirschdale bridge is 100 yards from the house), from access points along the Tahoe Pyramid Trail which parallels the river from Lake Tahoe all the way to Pyramid Lake in Reno, or at the California Conservancy lands and other public access points (access maps available at fishing shops & online). Water access at the bridge is a five minute walk from the house - the bridge can be seen from the house. From the bridge, a short and steep dirt trail must be navigated to reach the river. There are other access points nearby with easier access. The Truckee River can be fished year round! There are also several other great fisheries nearby. Fly fishing, Skiing, Paddling, Swimming, Biking, Hiking, Climbing, Adventure, Peace, Nature, and more, all right outside the door, a true nature lovers paradise!

UPSTAIRS BEDROOMS: New floors and mattresses, upstairs sleeps 8 people in beds. 3 Bedrooms: one king and two queens, plus twin bunk beds. 2 Bathrooms: whirlpool bath and shower in master bedroom, shower in guest bathroom. This level is perfect for 3 couples, or a romantic spacious getaway for two. This house is ideal for families with kids, and group retreats.

UPSTAIRS KITCHEN: 2025 makeover with reclaimed redwood cabinets. Appliances and floors updated a few years back. Full gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, all modern stainless steel appliances including: gas 5 burner stove top with griddle, dishwasher, side by side refrigerator, double oven, and microwave. Lots of pots and pans, cooking utensils, and small appliances such as toaster, coffee maker, coffee grinder, mixer, blender, slow cooker, and more...

UPSTAIRS LIVING ROOM: New furnishings - 70” flat screen TV, premium TV channel package, AppleTV box allows for streaming your media, leather sofa and chairs for lounging in front of AMAZING VIEWS of the Truckee River and mountains, and the toasty wood burning stove. New floors.

UPSTAIRS DINING AREA: New floors. Connected and open to the living room and kitchen, large rustic table with benches seats eight comfortably, views of the Truckee River and mountains.

UPSTAIRS DEN: new floors, original rock fireplace and vintage natural wood beadboard walls from the 1890's, comfortable leather seating, work desk with chair.

UPSTAIRS DECK: a large deck facing the river with amazing views of the river and mountains. There are two dining tables providing seating for 10, plus 4 lounge chairs and a new Weber propane grill (propane is provided). The dining area is covered by shade sails in the summer. The deck is gated in 2 places - good for keeping small children and dogs contained. Because the house is built into the hillside, the back deck is on the 2nd story with great views and stairs down to the back yard.

FRONT ENTRY HALL:
New remodel with metal and glass door, skylight, oak live edge bench, tile floors, plenty of room to move, hooks and storage for gear, and some of the original vintage 120 year old wood beadboard walls saved for their charm and history.

FRONT YARD: Heated concrete steps from the driveway to the front door so you don't have to shovel snow. Covered metal grate bridge, and covered patio with seating and firewood storage. Moss covered granite boulders and native plants are spread through the natural landscape. Chunky wood post and beam construction with concrete and metal work update this attractive new addition.

DOWNSTAIRS LEVEL - Recent remodel with a modern mountain mixed with mountain rustic style. New stair and metal railing from the upper level. Amenities downstairs include 1 bedroom with a king bed, walk in closet, and large lounge window bench. The separate bathroom has a luxurious 2 person shower and heated concrete floor. There is a big open living room with views of the river and mountains, a rustic rock fireplace with modern gas stove, bar / kitchenette with seating for 4, a sectional sofa in front of a the fireplace with a 46” flat screen TV, premium TV channel package, and AppleTV box allows you to stream your media. A second sectional sofa with coffee table makes a great gaming area. A very nice full size pool table completes this large open living room!

OTHER AMENITIES: forced air heat (no air conditioning), endless hot water supply (tankless) so everyone can have a hot shower or soak in the whirlpool bath after a day of skiing. Washer and dryer, cell phone service is good (no land line), and high-speed wireless internet (200mbps down / 20mbps up) with unlimited data (in Truckee service outages may be more frequent and speeds are inconstant. It may take days to restore due to harsh mountain conditions), cell service is good at the house for most major carriers.

ADDITIONAL INFO: Nearby amenities in Truckee 8 miles away. Northstar 15 miles away, Palisades and Alpine Meadows 20 miles away, Sugar Bowl and Boreal 30 miles away. Nevada State line is 10 miles, downtown Reno and Reno International Airport are 25 miles.


TRAVEL INSURANCE: Please consider purchasing travel insurance to safeguard your investment. Travel insurance can be purchased through VRBO or through another travel insurance companies (search online for "travel insurance")
- Many plans are designed to cover you for cancellation due to fire, illness, work, weather, transportation issues, etc.
- Higher level plans offer a “cancel for any reason” option.

BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION: The County has begun construction to replace two bridges in the Hirschdale neighborhood. They say construction times are restricted to daytime work hours and that noise, pollution, and traffic measures will be in place. The replacement may take up tp two years, summer 2025 to 2027. These bridges are a few hundred yards from the house and can be seen from the house. Construction may impact guests staying at this house from time to time. Pedestrian access across the bridges and river access will be provided during construction. Guests do not need to cross these bridges to access the house or other local attractions. The road beyond the bridge only provides access to the rock quarry and a few residences, it ends after about a mile and there is no parking down there, so you aren't going to miss out on anything!
NOTE: no refunds for impacts caused by construction by others.
MORE INFO about the bridge project: dokkenbridges.com/hirschadale-bridges
COMPLAINTS about bridge construction should be directed to Nevada County to the person listed in the website above.
Please contact the owner/property manager if you would like to discuss this.
Thank you in advance for your understanding!

Online travel information may be found online at these websites:
- https://truckee.com
- https://visittruckeetahoe.com
- https://visitlaketahoe.com
- https://visitrenotahoe.com
- https:/gonevadacounty.com

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great house for kids with some kids gear
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
2 dogs max, no other pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking anywhere on the property, thanks.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Call owner prior to departure report damages or issues.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Information about the group, guests ages, if rented before, and pet info required in order for the reservation to be confirmed.
To confirm reservation Renters legal identification is required. Renters name on credit card must match the Renter name.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Sierra Mountain Cemetery and Commercial Row are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Donner Lake and Truckee River Wildlife Area. Travelling with kids? Consider KidZone Museum, or check out an event or a game at Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. 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

  • Truckee River Wildlife Area - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course - 8 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Donner Lake - 13 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 17 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course - 17 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 16 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪FiftyFifty Brewing Co. - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blue Coyote Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Red Truck - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Good Wolf Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pacific Crest Coffee Co - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Truckee River House - Beautiful Views, Riverfront Retreat, Flyfishing, Skiing pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Truckee River House - Beautiful Views, Riverfront Retreat, Flyfishing, Skiing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Truckee River House - Beautiful Views, Riverfront Retreat, Flyfishing, Skiing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Truckee River House - Beautiful Views, Riverfront Retreat, Flyfishing, Skiing located?

Located in Truckee, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Truckee River. Glenshire Elementary School Park and Truckee River Wildlife Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for our family vacation!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

zachariah c.

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

Always a amazing comfy stay!

It’s pure peacefulness to us, we love the home and hearing the water from the porch!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dafne S.

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

Relaxing and beautiful

What started out as just a boys fishing trip turned into an amazing family, friend gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with a terrific view of the Truckee River off the back of the house. Back patio deck was great for outdoor meals and being immersed in the natural surroundings. Very well appointed kitchen with virtually everything you could possibly need to cook gourmet meals. Bedrooms were comfortable and bathrooms were updated and clean. Short drive away from Truckee and Lake Tahoe, with close airport access in Reno. Highly recommend this home.
Early morning view from the back yard
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey R.

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

Beautiful House and Location

The house is well taken care of and in a beautiful location. I communicated with the property owner a few times before we arrived and he was always quick to respond.We stayed here with extended family which included four kids ages 6-9. The kids had a great time playing in the yard and “hiking” down to the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

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

Spring 2025

First time we stayed at this property and we loved it!Very clean considering they allow pets, TV easy to use, plenty of dishes, glasses and pots and pans.We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

levi d.

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

Fantasy football league annual trip

Every year our fantasy football league 11 guys get together and get a cabin in Truckee and this cabin was amazing to say the least had an awesome location right next to the river for fishing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

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

Had a great stay

My family enjoyed the place, the river, and proximity to lots of mountain and lake fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Gene H.

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

Perfect for Spring or Fall—Hot in the Summer

We really enjoyed the property—it was clean, spacious, and in a great location. The only drawback was the lack of air conditioning, which made it uncomfortable to sleep during the summer. The nights were fairly still, so even with the windows open, it didn’t cool down much. This might not be an issue in cooler seasons, but it’s something to consider for summer stays. Also, for larger groups, a few extra towels would be helpful. Overall, a lovely place with just a couple of things that could make it even better!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have an absolutely awesome 5 day stay at the Truckee River House. Honestly, the pictures of the home just don't do it justice - it is gorgeous inside with lots of nice, high-end touches throughout. The deck on the main level has the most beautiful view of the Truckee River, perfect place to sit and drink coffee in the morning. We also had a big birthday dinner for my husband and ate on the large outdoor dining table. Super comfortable master bedroom with a beautiful bathroom. There are 2 additional bedrooms and 1 bathroom also on the main level. Downstairs was a pleasant surprise with a great room that had a pool table, fridge, bar, slider to the backyard area, as well as a nice sized bedroom and bathroom. The kitchen is beautiful, with reclaimed wood cabinets, and nice amenities (I forgot to bring seasonings but there was a cabinet full of options). Lots of good quality dishes and glassware, enough for our group of 8 easily. The home is in a quiet neighborhood and although there was construction going on at the bridge at the end of the street, the noise from the site was not too bad when sitting outside. Overall, just a wonderful stay at this home and we will definitely plan to rent this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenanne F.

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

Fabulous host!

Great property & wonderful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug R.

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

Great house, great location, great host

It’s all in the title.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family/Cousins summer vaca

What a beautiful view!! Morning coffee on the back deck was my favorite part of vacation. This property has something for everyone, our family loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phuong N.

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

Beautiful Lake Home

House is so spacious and beautiful. Riaz is very prompt with his responses and accommodating to the changes with my reservation. Check in, check out and house rules are very clear and given in a timely manner.There are plenty of amenities in the home.It took us a bit to find a safe way down to the river but once we did, it was beautiful and fun for the little ones. About a 30 min driving distance to Lake Tahoe and/or Reno. Would definitely stay again!Thank you Riaz.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Right on river

We had a great experience with family at this beautiful property RIGHT on the river. Easy access for fishing, close to town, friendly neighbors. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

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

Great house for a group gathering!

We enjoyed the river house and the beautiful area river views. This house was a perfect getaway for my group of friends..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Beautiful area

The house was very nice and the view was incredible. The owner/manager was very approachable and responded quickly to our needs. We plan to stay again in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

eileen r.

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

Truckee Escape

Beautiful property and spectacular views.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janelle R.

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

Perfect spot on the river

Beautiful views and river access! The downstairs was perfect for our college kids & friends, while we enjoyed the upstairs space. The neighbors are very nice and the owner is super responsive to any questions. Great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Great VRBO home

Wonderful home and excellent location. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Riaz was very responsive. Definitely would recommend the home and would love to visit during the summer time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

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

Awesome trip as always

Fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

Fantastic

Great house, fantastic views and accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rickesh L.

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

Perfect getaway

This place was perfect for families who with little ones as the backyard is perfect for them to run around in. Place was clean with a million dollar view. I’ll be back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

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

Truckee River House

Get location and property. Very scenic and relaxing. We have been here a few times now and always enjoy it. Owner has made some nice upgrades recently that have enhanced the place quite a bit. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitch S.

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

10/10

Great location and amenities! Communication was also phenomenal!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Riaz Finnemore

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I'm an avid skier, hiker, biker, paddler, and fly fisher. I love the mountains where I enjoy these activities, nature, peace and quiet, and the great outdoors. I invite you to stay at my home, I will try and provide you with everything you need to have a great vacation!

Why they chose this property

I spotted this small secluded neighborhood while fly fishing the Truckee River many years ago, dreamt about getting one of the homes on the river, and couple years later my dream came true. It's a great location with easy access from the bay area or the Reno airport. We also have access to the best stretch of river, nature, and a ton of activities are right outside the door - no car required! Several world class ski resorts, several lakes and rivers, Lake Tahoe and Reno are within a 30 minute drive.

What makes this property unique

This property stands out most for it's amazing location on the river and the beautiful views. The Truckee River is about 100 yasrds behind the house, there are only a handful of vacation rentals on the river and this is one of the best due to the quiet location, amazing views, and top notch fishing. There are really nice roads and trails right out the front door for walking, running, biking, and sometimes even cross country skiing! The newly completed Tahoe Pyramid trail runs right by the house and is great for biking, hiking, and river access. Other trails near the house go along the river and provide access to public land on the river as well as great views. Boca Reservoir is just a couple miles up the road, and is great for boating, fishing, swimming, paddling, biking, picnics, parties, etc. If you are into biking, there are lots of good options that can be accessed right from the house. Paddlers often put in at this location because of the wild and scenic float, the best rapids on the Truckee are couple miles down stream. Fishing is also great around here, this section of the river is more wild and scenic, and benefits from additional water from Boca Reservoir, Prosser Reservoir, and other feeder streams. If you like to be first or last on the river, nothing beats staying on the river!

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