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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10244 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

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Truckee, CA
  • Donner Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • West End Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Donner Memorial State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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Truckee

At this holiday home you'll be within steps of Donner Lake and Tahoe National Forest. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 3 bathrooms, a balcony and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a hairdryer and free toiletries are also available. .With a stay at this Donner Lake Woods holiday home, you'll be 26.4 km (16.4 mi) from Northstar California Resort and 27.5 km (17.1 mi) from Palisades Tahoe.

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 2 min walk
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 9 min walk
  • Sugar Bowl - 19 min drive
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 19 min drive
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 21 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gorgeous lakefront escape with fireplace, close to skiing

Donner Lake House

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Permit #: 001676
Maximum occupancy: 10
Parking spaces: 6

This gorgeous and spacious four-bedroom Donner Lake vacation rental has an amazing location right across the street from the Donner Lake West End Beach State Park. Highlights include a massive 1,000 sf family room area with sweeping views of the surrounding woods and lake with a cozy gas fireplace, WiFi, a rustically elegant aesthetic, and gorgeous lake views. Perfect for family getaways with a crowd - here, you'll have a comfortable home base for everyone to explore this beautiful section of Truckee and North Lake Tahoe!

West End Beach is a 10-acre day-use beach area on lovely Donner Lake with shaded picnic areas and barbecue sites. Amenities at the park include tennis courts, volleyball courts, kayak and paddleboat rentals, swimming and fishing areas, and boat parking. And if you want to hit Lake Tahoe, it's only a 30-minute drive to Lake Tahoe's North Shore. In winter, Northstar, Sugar Bowl, and Boreal Mountain ski resorts are all within 15 miles of this Truckee Donner Lake House!

This lovely lakeside getaway features a reverse floor plan with the main living area upstairs and all but one of the bedrooms on the lower level. The aesthetic here is comfortably rustic with arched walkways, timber post accents, and wood-beamed ceilings. The outdoor deck has plenty of furniture to enjoy a cool summer breeze or prepare some salmon steaks out on the gas grill. In the evenings, you can sit around the gas fireplace on the cushy couches as you make plans for the next day. There is a TV with cable, a DVD player, and a VCR. The open dining area shares this space and with two tables (and a counter bar), so you can seat many guests for meals and snacks.

With four bedrooms, you'll have room for up to 10 guests to stay at this great Donner Lake vacation rental. You'll find one king bed, three queen beds, and six twin beds, as well as a futon in the living room. All of the bedrooms have comfortable bedding, accessories like bedside tables and reading lamps, and plush carpeting. This Donner Lake House also has three full bathrooms, a laundry room with a washer and dryer, and a stereo.

In the summer, you won't find a more popular location in all of Truckee, than this West End Beach location. The Fourth of July is the height of the summer with an all-day celebration including live music, contests, and of course, fireworks at night (must purchase tickets in advance through Truckee Donner Parks & Recreation). The state park also has great swimming and boating out on Donner Lake (a small daily fee is required). This convenient location is also right near Donner Memorial State Park, hiking and biking trails, and golf courses - both Tahoe Donner Golf Course and Coyote Moon Golf Course are right nearby.

Skiers will find that this Truckee vacation rental is also a great home base for when you want to get out on the popular North Lake Tahoe slopes. Sugar Bowl and Boreal Mountain are both a 15-minute drive away and Northstar California Resort is just 22 minutes southeast.

There is really no bad time to visit this Donner Lake vacation rental! Year-round, Donner Lake offers an abundance of outdoor activities - swimming, hiking, skiing, even snowshoeing. Plan a family getaway to Truckee with a stay at this great Donner Lake House and create some wonderful vacation memories.

SHARED AMENITIES
-Tennis court
-Basketball court

THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming services are available, but guests must log in using their accounts.
This vacation rental is not equipped with air-conditioning.
RCN # 469 A damage waiver, covering up to $2,000 of accidental damage to the property or its contents, is included in the cost of your reservation.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.

Security camera details: at entry, and one camera on deck facing outward



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,626 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 001676

Property is also known as

1674

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Gorgeous lakefront escape with fireplace, close to skiing?

Yep, Gorgeous lakefront escape with fireplace, close to skiing is a short 5-minute walk from West End Beach.

Does Gorgeous lakefront escape with fireplace, close to skiing have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gorgeous lakefront escape with fireplace, close to skiing?

No, Gorgeous lakefront escape with fireplace, close to skiing does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gorgeous lakefront escape with fireplace, close to skiing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gorgeous lakefront escape with fireplace, close to skiing?

No, pets are not allowed.

Gorgeous lakefront escape with fireplace, close to skiing Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 104 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Family Fun @ Donner Lake
Large open living/kitchen/dining area was great! Lots of seating. Well stocked kitchen (But needs more than 2 kitchen towels and 4 dishwasher soap pods) Plenty of bathroom towels. Great location! Short walk to the lake/beach/playground etc. and close to good hiking. Enjoyed the photo albums telling the story of the home. WIfi was so-so. Overall it is a great home and large enough to accommodate our whole family. Will definitely come back again. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Kjersti H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter weather
Wish Vacasa had been more accommodating. Due to severe weather we tried to alter our dates that we were staying. And they have a 7 day lock period. When you cannot alter dates or get refunded. So we had to pay for 2 nights and only stay one night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Carrie R.

Stay
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was perfect for what we needed
Nice property. Very spacious and close to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Curtis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Party
We came up for our daughter’s wedding in Truckee and this was the perfect house. It had a large kitchen and living room with a beautiful vaulted ceiling and enough bedrooms for all of us! Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jodi G., San Francisco areA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for family and friends. Huge open area. Really close to beach.
Was great, loved the place. One small improvement that would make better is to have common things like sandwich bags, aluminum foil, Saran Wrap etc. not a huge deal but would be a nice touch as other places I’ve rented have a stock of those types of things.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Elise E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and house
We had a great time. We received a call on our drive there that the oven didn’t work. When we arrived the code given was incorrect and thankfully I had received a call from the property manager earlier in the day regarding the oven as that was the only way to reach a person to get the correct code. I was never given a number to call for help of any sort otherwise. If I didn’t have that number we could have been stranded, with kids, for hours. I also sent about 5 messages using the app on VRBO leading up to the trip and those were never replied to. So, the owner should definitely switch property management companies. Aside from that, the house itself couldn’t be better. It’s large and location is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Great house would definitely stay again. Only issue the oven didn't work and couldn't get thru for maintenance to get it fixed lucky we could use the grill for our cooking needs. Still great house and experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Raymond P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large main room
Great hone near lake. The bed rooms aresmall but space is in the large living room, dining and kitchen. Room for all 14 of us to eat and socalize.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mayra L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Its good pricing more than enough space for my family and I , park across the street beautiful view, not far away from Reno and Lake Tahoe.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters - Annual Weekend Get Away
It worked out well for our group.. openness of upstairs was nice, kitchen was well stocked... towels plentiful, we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Clydine G., Redding

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house.
Nice house, great vacation and will stay there again. Housekeepers need to dust a little better and the bathmats need to be washed. The windows outside really need to be washed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Tons of room to relax inside and a great deck looking out onto Donner Lake. It is conveniently located across the street from the beach. We had a wonderful time and look forward to next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

jessica B.

Not our kind of house
Overall we enjoyed the upstairs, we did not like the down stairs. The living room T.V didn’t work. The washing machine is broken. They touch up the paint on the railing with spray paint and got it all over the walls. The owner came by and visited and planted some flowers. This house just wasn’t meant for my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anna B., Folsom,CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
We have large family and home accommodated us all. Just catty corner to entrance if West End Beach. No packing up chairs or trying to find elusive parking spot. Fully equipped kitchen. Tons of room upstairs for kids to play. Nice outside deck. Filtered view of lake. We plan on coming back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Franc W., Roseville, CA

Spacious well suited for retreat
Great location and plenty of room for our group. Would like to see another queen size bed in the bunk room to better accommodate 5 couples.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

kristin s.

Perfect and peaceful retreat for Family and Friends
I have been coming to this cabin for over 25 years with my family for a week every summer, but this is the first time I've been in more "winter" weather (still snow on the ground) and with friends. It was INCREDIBLE!! The upstairs living area is a beautiful, open-space where laughter, games and cooking and gathering as a group is a constant and natural occurrence. And the balcony....it is one of my favorite places - trees and birds and quiet serenity with glimpses of the lake - just lovely! There are plenty of rooms with comfortable, cozy accommodations to fit multiple families at a time! Our kids all had their first "sleepover" together in the bunk (boys) and trundle (girls) rooms! There is a small side yard where we have played many different games in the summer, but on this trip the Dads created a small sledding hill that the kids played on for hours and built snowmen and dug snowball fighting "forts". All in all, this house has always been my favorite place to visit and we hope to make this gathering an annual one as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Kanstantsin K.

This is not a 6 bedrooms house. Great view but
I travel to Tahoe very often and it was first time when I stayed at house where I feeling like in poor motel. House has two absolutely different first and second floors. Second floor is really gorgeous but first floor has fake 5 bedrooms. All rooms are pretty tiny and one of them not a room. It just 1/2 of standard room with ~100 square ft. We booked this home for 6 families but one our friend decided no stay their because 2 adult people can't sleep there. Rooms are dirty, have old mattresses and furniture, some windows have broken open/close adjustment system, power outlets and nightstands did not work. Internet did not work when 2 and more people have been connected. When we tried connect with host (Vacasa) they responded that local manager connect with us shortly but no one connect with us next 3 days. Officially this House have 3 full bathroom but it really one full bathroom in a master bedrooms, 2 toilets and showers in first floor. Wash-hand stand in common area and this does not provide any privacy. It is really inconvenient. I would not recommend stay on this property and definitely frustrated that Vacasa makes such weird and unprofessional business
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne P.

Lovely November stay
My husband was retiring and I wanted to plan a memorable retirement celebration for him. I invited 9 other friends and family to stay with us, all of whom love to play board games and that's what we did, almost non-stop. November is between summer and winter season so there weren't a lot of people around, very quiet and peaceful. The house has an unusual layouts, with small, rather dark bedrooms on the bottom floor, but the upstairs is lovely which is where we spent most of our time. Whoever did the decorating did a wonderful job. While not enough to ding on stars, this could be improved - figuring out which outdoor door to use was confusing and there is no doorbell. When one knocks on the door, it can't be heard from the upstairs, so instruct everyone coming beforehand to call or just walk in. Also you walk in on the bedroom floor and must climb stairs to reach the living area. Not a problem for most, just keep in mind if someone in your party has difficulty with stairs. Overall everyone in our group had a fabulous time staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing family getaway!!!
We can’t wait to book again!!! We miss this cabin already felt like home away from home.. Location was amazing literally near the beach!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eve C.

Fun long week-end
Great set up for an extended family reunion. Lots of space and the setting is near multiple ski areas. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Nice Place!!
Had a great time! Plenty of room for five couples - great room is huge. Well stocked for a large group of friends. I think I counted over 50 coffee cups in the cupboards - supported by two Mr Coffee pots.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Linda O.

Fabulous home for my lege family. We loved the open area where all the action happened.
The location to the lake was perfect. So many positives- plenty of parking, cleared out garage, living seating plenty, well equipped kitchen. Not so good- dirty kitchen cabinets years of grime, lack of lighting in living room, not enough kitchen towels for 4 day stay. A good cleaning would bring this to a 6 star for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Amazing home in the pines!
Great home! Everything we need!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Molly D.

Beautiful location and gorgeous cabin
Overall, we had a blast. The cabin was beautiful, comfortable, clean, and in a great location! We had a wonderful time there, and would undoubtedly recommend this place to our friends. Our only criticism is that there were only partial rolls of TP in each of the bathrooms without any other rolls available to replenish. Also, the rental info on the cabin says that there is complimentary soap and toiletry items. There was neither! Had to go out and buy hand soap for the bathrooms and bars of soap for the showers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017