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Truckee Vacation Rental | 4BR | 3BA | 2,000 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Donner Lake Access
Living Room | Free WiFi
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Additional Sleeping (Loft)

2 Double Sofa Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake!

Whether your activity of choice is sunbathing on the beach, hoofing it up the hiking trails, or zipping around on your mountain bike, this Truckee vacation rental provides the perfect base! When you’re ready for some relaxation after exploring the surrounding Sierra Nevadas, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath cabin has space for the whole family to unwind. Lounge in the living room with wall-to-wall windows overlooking Donner Lake, bust open a board game in the loft, or enjoy the alpine air on the deck.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Pet Friendly | 2,000 Sq Ft | Lakefront Location | Great for Large Groups

With the lakefront right at your doorstep and the mountains mere minutes away, 'The Donner House' is ideal for anyone looking for outdoorsy fun and all-season adventure!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Loft: 2 Sleeper Sofas

INDOOR LIVING: Spacious living area w/ wood-burning stove, flat-screen TV & dining table, loft w/ books & games, apartment family room w/ standard TV & kitchenette
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, dishwasher, coffee maker, KitchenAid mixer
GENERAL: Free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, washer & dryer
OUTDOOR LIVING: 2 decks w/ seating, gas grill, lake view
FAQ: No A/C
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

SNOW DAYS: Donner Ski Ranch (4.2 miles), Sugar Bowl Resort (5.9 miles), Tahoe Donner Ski Resort (8.5 miles), Northstar California Resort (14.0 miles), Squaw Valley Resort (15.2 miles), Alpine Meadows Ski Resort (17.7 miles), Diamond Peak Ski Resort (26.7 miles)
BEACH DAYS: West End Beach (0.7 miles), Tahoe Donner Beach Club Marina (2.7 miles), Commons Beach (18.3 miles), Secline Beach (18.5 miles), Kings Beach (18.9 miles), Speedboat Beach (20.3 miles), Hidden Beach (27.0 miles)
HIKING/BIKING: Donner Summit Canyon (1.3 miles), Pacific Crest Trail (4.1 miles), Sawtooth Trail (8.1 miles), Stateline Lookout (21.4 miles), Tahoe Rim Trail (26.7 miles)
MUST DOs: KidZone Museum (4.1 miles), Historic Downtown Truckee (5.7 miles), Tahoe City (17.5 miles), Reno (36.7 miles), South Lake Tahoe (46.7 miles)
AIRPORTS: Reno-Tahoe International Airport (41.9 miles), Truckee Tahoe Airport-TRK (8.6 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: This property has a strict maximum occupancy rule, and no more than 10 guests are allowed on-site
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

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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

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9323243
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home is near the beach. 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. KidZone Museum and Olympic Valley Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • West End Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Sugar Bowl - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 22 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 10 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Upper Deck Bar (at Boreal) - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake!?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake! on 31 August 2026 start from NZ$550, 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.

How much is parking at Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. West End Beach and Donner Memorial State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic Donner Lake cabin. Fantastic location directly across the street from the lake with beautiful views. Easy access for daily swims or SUPing. Nothing fancy. Certainly dated. But that's all part of the charm. Dog friendly. A great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic The rental was SUPER Kitchen had all the necessary equipment and was fully stocked with spices and paper goods for the stayWe were a party of 9, everyone had adequate space to spread out inTruckee-Donner Pass—Route 89-Truckee River Float-Tahoe City-Olympic Village-Tram to top with hikeAccommodation were great, view spectacular, only problem was TOOOOOO ShortThanks to the owner for his attention to details to make the house FABULOUS
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gena C.

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

Excellent stay! Exactly what we were hoping for!

Perfect trip! Location was excellent with lake just across the roadway from the house. Perfect views. House is very comfortable and clean. Well stocked in the kitchen with dishes, pots and pans, etc. We did a lot of cooking using kitchen and bbq provided on the deck. Fresh linens, towels, and toiletries all provided by the host. Highly recommend this place. Host, Max, stayed in touch with us before and after stay to be sure our needs were met. He was a joy to work with. Excellent experience and family already planning our trip for next year
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gena

Perfect vacation!

We recently stayed at this rental home. Our vacation was perfect from start to finish. Very clean, well maintained home. The location couldn’t have been better with a walk across to the lake and views are spectacular! Kitchen stocked well with pots and pans, appliances, dishes, etc. Beds and baths well supplied with fresh linens and bath towels. Max, the host of the property, is very kind and communicates with you from start to finish to make sure your needs are met. Highly recommend this property and would definitely book another vacation here. 😎. Our family is planning our visit for next year.
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca p.

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

Beautiful View!

Communication with the owner was fabulous! Easy to get ahold of and responded quickly to any questions that came up. The house is comfortable and was stocked well with any thing you may have needed. The views from either deck was amazing and loved the easy walk to the lake! Everyone had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Leslie

Great location

We stayed for 5 nights with our family. Love the location which allowed us to swim and kayak right across from the property. 4 bedrooms and 3 baths as advertised but be aware that the 4 th bedroom and bath are a separate apartment accessed below the deck of the house. We loved it for our son from out of state. The house is dated but has what you need. The host, Max, was great with communication! I hope he will make the needed updates soon so I can give more stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

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

Sisters getaway

The home is beautiful, spacious, clean, well appointed with everything you need to make your stay easy and carefree, From high end appliances, ample tableware, cookware, paper products, well stocked spice drawer, comfortable beds and sofas, large bathrooms, fluffy towels, and room to stretch out. There are pleanty of restaurants, grocery stores and bakeries within a 6-10 minute drive. We especially enjoyed Zano's Italian restaurant. And last but not least, the stunning views of Donner Lake which is directly across the street. It's absolutely beautiful. we enjoyed our walks along the shore. Max, the owner is great and made himself available to answer any questions we may have had. He also left a plate of homemade cookies on the counter and a wonderful welcome note. What a happy and memorable way to begin our stay. Thank you Max.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Could be great, but repairs need to be addressed.

We were a party of 12, and the add said this is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath that would accommodate 4 cars. When we arrived, we could barely fit 3 cars. Three men had to dig out snow for two hours in order to fit our vehicles, and luckily we had brought our own snow shovels. There was a laminated "welcome" directive that apologized for the stove not working, but that there was a toaster oven!! Clearly the stove had been broken for a while and there was no possible way we could cook all our meals for four days in a tiny toaster! The directions also said "sorry, but you can't use one of the showers, because it leaks through the ceiling!" It was also clear from the look of the ceiling that it had been in bad shape for a long period of time and not taken care of. Had I been told either of these things, there is no way I would have rented this house. Also, please be aware that the room that looks like a basement, or bonus room, with a semi- kitchen, bedroom and bathroom is NOT part of the main house. You have to go out the back slider, outside, down two flights of stairs to access it. Might be okay in summer, but it was freezing, and the stairs was iced over. There was a small plug in heater for the entire space that did nothing. The couple who slept down there were freezing and extremely uncomfortable. We were very frustrated and disappointed to say the least. We spoke to owner and property manager and the owner gave us back less then 10% of what we paid! This is a premium property as far as what it costs to rent, but until those issues are fixed and the verbage is corrected on description of property, renter beware. It's a shame, because it could be a wonderful place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2021
Hi Shannon, we want all of our guests to rest easy when they stay with us, and we're sorry that you experienced some issues during your trip. We followed up with the homeowner who would like to share the following: - The parking area is open and has plenty of space. Unfortunately, there was a lot of snow in the area during your trip which would have made parking a bit trickier, but 4 cars should have been able to fit. - We apologize that the broken stove affected your stay. The glass door was broken recently by a previous guest, and its replacement was on backorder due to the Pandemic. - The property has 2 complete bathrooms where guests can shower. The leak and ceiling have since been fixed so that future guests do not share this experience. - The heat in the apartment does take some time to heat up the entire space, and we recommend that guests turn it on immediately upon entering to give it enough time to warm up. - While we apologize for the issues you encountered, we feel that the refund was a fair resolution and are confident that this home will host many satisfied guests. Thanks for taking the time to leave your review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzy O.

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

Excellent Getaway!

What a wonderful property and the owner really takes pride in his property. Plenty of room for my family members and such a gorgeous view to wake up to each morning with a cup of coffee in hand. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

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

Excellent Donner Lake Property

Phenomenal family experience. Owner Max is the best! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Therese S.

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

Spacious house at the lake

We loved staying here! Pet friendly (we brought our cat). Big patio, lots of sleeping space, well stocked kitchen. The owner called before our stay to make sure we had directions and was overall very friendly. Walking distance to a cute ice-cream shop was a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Donner Lake Family House

Fantastic lake view and convenient location as well as multiple gathering areas made this house the right place for a multi-generation family visit. The owner is also very helpful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kent H.

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

Donner Lake

The Truckee/Tahoe area was hit with historic snow fall and our trip had to be delayed by 2 days because the highways were closed. The owner kept us informed of the conditions and worked with us to extend our stay a day longer and refunded us for the one missed day. The owner and cabin were fantastic.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lakeside Roomy Cabin

We are very happily to have found this gem! A beautiful view from the deck of Donner Lake and right across the street is a swimming spot, with many public piers a short walk away. The layout for the cabin is perfect for a crowd. The downstairs sleeping area is a little apartment separate from the main cabin for privacy and an upstairs provides the same, just as part of the main house. Communication with the owner was easy and friendly. The cabin is well equipped and very clean. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

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

Lonely lakeside retreat

Our stay here was excellent. From Max calling after we booked to surprising us with a late checkout, everything in between was fantastic. The house is as advertised and plenty big enough to sleep the group of 7 that we had. The access to the lake is very convenient (though those stairs will get ya!). The big deck is perfect for spending the afternoon on. Overall, I highly recommend this place.
Verified

8/10 Good

Xyza A.

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

Satisfied

We stayed at this house for Thanksgiving. The location is amazing. You have the view of the lake and the mountains. Perfect to gaze at while drinking your hot cup of coffee. We had a couple of incidence in the house, mainly because the house is a bit older, but it did not damper our holiday. The owner is really nice and you can easily communicate with him. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

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