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Serene, dog-friendly cabin with private hot tub, wood stove

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Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8176 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Serene, dog-friendly cabin with private hot tub, wood stove

Serene Family Cabin

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Permit #: STR22-6528
Occupancy: 8

Divide your time between relaxing and going out on exciting adventures with the whole family with a stay at this beautiful getaway. Save money and cook at home in the well-equipped, full kitchen complete with a breakfast bar. Gather around the adjacent dining table for six, ideal for formal meals or family game nights. And then settle into the warm and inviting living area with cathedral ceilings, a wood-burning stove, and a wall-mounted, flatscreen TV. When it's time for a little friendly competition, this home also includes a game room with an air hockey table and a dart board. And outside, relax on the furnished balcony and admire the view, or slip into your soothing hot tub.

What's nearby:
If you're visiting in winter, this home is within walking distance of the Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Area, while those looking to do some downhill skiing will want to check out Soda Springs, Boreal, Sugar Bowl, or Donner Ski Ranch. Or just strap on your snowshoes and take a walk around Serene Lakes. In the summer, hiking trails abound in the neighborhood and the lakes and beach at Serene Lakes are a hub of fun activities. You are less than 10 miles from Donner Lake and 28 miles from Kings Beach on Lake Tahoe.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
The family dogs are welcome with a small nightly fee
One seasonal (summer) canoe provided
While chains are required in vehicles in winter, a 4x4 is recommended
* Please note that homes in this area have slower WiFi that is good for basic web surfing but not good for video conferencing.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



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

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1894 sq ft (176 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

47025

About the neighborhood

Map
Soda Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort - 3 min walk
  • Soda Springs - 2 min drive
  • Boreal Mountain Resort - 7 min drive
  • Donner Ski Ranch - 9 min drive
  • Sugar Bowl - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 21 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Truckee Ice Creamery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Pub At Donner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Belt Room Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Village Espresso - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Old 40 Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene, dog-friendly cabin with private hot tub, wood stove pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene, dog-friendly cabin with private hot tub, wood stove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene, dog-friendly cabin with private hot tub, wood stove?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene, dog-friendly cabin with private hot tub, wood stove located?

Located in Serene Lakes, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort. Soda Springs and Sugar Bowl Resort are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Serene, dog-friendly cabin with private hot tub, wood stove Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 40 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kenny W.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

brad c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Wonderful place. Everything perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would gladly rent again
Like many rental properties, the pots and pans were a bit dirty on arrival, but otherwise it was totally clean and a great stay! Quiet neighborhood and a really cool 3 story, well-appointed house. Plenty of games to stay busy when on site too. FYI-nothing to do with the rental other than location, but none of the fire roads or trails in the immediate area are dirt bike friendly, so we had to load and drive a bit to ride. We'll be back, but likely bring the mtb next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
The house was comfortable and met our needs while we were in CA. The property manager was responsive to our needs. I would stay here again with my family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice M., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice comfortable cabin
We had a nice long weekend staying at this comfortable and functional cabin. The location is great. We enjoyed the hot tub and sitting around the fire. The beds are comfortable and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
The house was very comfortable for us and our two dogs. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kim
Wonderful place! Beautiful home away from home. Loved the hot tub, air hockey and fireplace. Beds were very comfortable. Kitchen well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin!
Overalll a great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
As described! The spa was heated and ready for us, which was a plus. The kids will spend hours playing air hockey, but they do need to get new pucks as the one they have is widdled away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

John M.

Good location
For a visit in the transition from summer sports to winter sports, we found the house well located. It was too cool to use the canoe and visit the lake, but the hiking was magnificent, with some trails within walking distance and Donner Summit a very short drive away. We enjoyed the ping pong table. The hot tub cover is very heavy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place to stay for family
We really enjoy the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
No gas
We arrived late, around 10pm, to find out the house was 35 degrees F inside, there was no hot water, and the gas stove and oven didn’t work. Vacasa, who managed the trip, after multiple, multiple phone calls sent someone out 12 hours later at 10am, who checked the propane tank for the house and told us it was empty as the house no longer had a contract for propane. At first, they offered us a new place (without a hot tub) and no refund, but, after we fully explained the situation, they promised us a full refund and a 20% discount on a future trip. We’ve received the email for the future trip discount and are waiting on the full refund. The house was clean and seemed like it would’ve been wonderful IF basic utilities were taken care of.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Britt H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good, but overpriced
Hi, This place is as advertised. It's quite nice. However, it's still considerably more expensive than many nearby and comparable places. I don't think it's worth the extra money.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fine but a bit dated
We’re used to staying at Tahoe Donner, so maybe we’re spoiled, but this property was more dated than it seemed from pics and description. There were no extra towels in kitchen, and because the housecleaning crew left towels in dryer we had to get towels for us from other bathrooms. And there were so many ashes in the stove it was hard to get a fire going. Some dishes felt greasy (previous tenants I guess) and a lot of mugs were chipped. All that said, it was fine for a couple nights and we loved being so close to Royal Gorge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kate L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
No gas: no heat (it was below freezing outside), no hot water, no oven or stove
The house is nice. The layout is nice. The floors are very dirty and there is a lot of dog hair in the rug and human hair on pillows. Bowls and glasses and silverware have bits of food on them. Kitchen cupboard is broken with the door tucked on the floor next to the refrigerator. We rented for a weekend; on Saturday afternoon, when we returned from skiing, the house smelled like gas. I called Vacasa and was told there is nothing they could do about it and I should call 911. I called 911. The fire department told us to get out of the house. By then, it was nighttime and below freezing. When the firemen arrived (two firemen and the chief in two vehicles, they told us to get away from the blast area. They inspected everything (they were great) and found that the propane gas tank was empty. We had no heat, no hot water, no stove or oven. No firewood (I had asked on Friday night and was told that firewood was not provided by Vacasa). The staff was overwhelmed and unable to help and essentially expected me to understand that there was nothing she could do. She explained to me that they own 50 properties and two people cannot be expected to check them all to make sure that there is propane. She complained that there is a shortage of staff, just like all over the country. The fire chief called the manager to explain to her the circumstances. She did not show any sense of concern or accountability that we had no hot water, no heat, no oven or stove. Awful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Raymond S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, would come again.
Nice place, but the Hot Tub was out of order. The management though was very easy to deal with and made everything right. I think of course our family would have preferred a working hot tub, but the management made the best they could out of the situation. I'm sure it will be fixed promptly and would have no problem renting again from them. Other than that, great location, great house and great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
So nice to have a great house that's dog friendly with a hot tub! The hot tub control panel was not functioning, (could not turn on jets or lights, and it was not hot enough), so I emailed the property manager- heard back the next day they would send someone to fix it. We left before it was fixed. Otherwise, really appreciated the accommodations and the fact the owners left basics (olive oil, spices), etc. We will be back. thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bevin B., Roseville USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Mountain Getaway
Loved the lake and canoe!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kari D., Boulder City, NV, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We rented the house for 7 adults for a 50th birthday weekend. The house has a great location, easy walk to Lake Serena and easy drive to Donner Lake or Truckee. Lake Serena is not a swimming lake, but you can boat/paddle board if you have one (no rentals). The house has a canoe you can use! We drove to Donner Lake to rent paddle boards (you can also rent other boat craft there). Lots of fun. The hot tub was fantastic after the drive up, or after a day at the lake. Very enjoyable. The beds and pillows were comfortable. The bunk beds were a little small for tall adults (had to sleep sideways on the double and the short person got the top bunk), but doable. Kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed (could have used a second cutting board though, or maybe we just didn't find it). The house has an air hockey table downstairs and a ping pong in the garage for more entertainment. We had a great time, and check-in and check-out was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene Weekend
We had three generations in the house. There was enough room for everyone to be comfortable and have some quiet space when needed. One of us to work from home and the WiFi worked great. We had our dogs with us. It was nice to be able to have the whole family. Thank you for opening your home to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene Lakes
Very nice property had everything we needed. It is quiet peaceful and serene. Really liked the canoe already at the lake. Hope to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Soda Springs Beauty
This house was everything it was advertised to be! He loved exploring the soda Springs area and Donner Lake. We had a couple of minor problems not knowing how to work the hot tub and the TVs and when I called the phone number they were extremely helpful and nice! Great customer service! The only thing that we had a minor problem with were that there are A lot of stairs as it is a tri level. We are elderly so there’s something that I need to be aware of next time I rent. But we managed and it was all worth it! The hot tub and the deck were absolutely beautiful and worth the price. Definitely will be back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick F.

Quick getaway
This place was great I would stay here again. Quite and charming neighborhood. 20 minute drive to truckee for supplies other wise be sure to have everything you need. It was a great spot to have my dog with me
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021