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Donner Lake Views: Rustic Truckee Cabin!

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Interior
5 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Donner Lake Views: Rustic Truckee Cabin!

Whether you’re looking for a ski getaway, hiking trip, or lake activities, this family-owned Truckee cabin rental across the street from Donner Lake is a perfect pick for outdoor enthusiasts! Built in the '80s, this spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bath cabin provides modern amenities combined with old-school charm, featuring a fully equipped kitchen, a washer and dryer, and plenty of privacy. Just 1 mile from the beach and near many ski resorts, you'll find endless adventure, no matter the season!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Town of Truckee Registration Certificate #STR21-006551 | Washer & Dryer | 1 Mi to Beach | Near Ski Resorts | Pet Friendly (No Fee)

Bedroom 1: California King Bed | Bedroom 2: California King Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 4: California King Bed | Bedroom 5: Queen Bed

CABIN LIVING: Rustic interior, built in the 1980s w/ kitchen & bathroom remodels, 2 flat-screen TVs w/ cable, dining table, board games, wood-burning stove, decks w/ lake views, gas grill, 2,610 sq ft
KITCHEN: Stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, toaster, blender, Crockpot, dishware & flatware, cooking basics & spices, breakfast bar w/ seating
GENERAL: Free WiFi, ceiling fans, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, trash bags & paper towels, hair dryer, hangers, self check-in
FAQ: No A/C
ACCESSIBILITY: Multi-level cabin, exterior & interior stairs required to enter (multiple flights), bedroom & full bathroom on main floor
PARKING: Garage (3 vehicles), driveway (1 vehicle)

-- THE LOCATION --

DONNER LAKE (across the street): Swimming, sailing, boating, water skiing, diving, fishing, paddle boarding, canoeing, kayaking, hiking
THE GREAT OUTDOORS: West End Beach (1 mile), Shoreline Park (3 miles), Donner Memorial State Park (5 miles), Donner Lake Swim Area (5 miles), Lake Tahoe (20 miles)
WINTER RECREATION: Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort & Cross Country Ski Center (10 miles), Sugar Bowl Resort (15 miles), Northstar Village Ice Skating Rink (15 miles), Northstar California Resort (17 miles)
AIRPORT: Reno-Tahoe International Airport (43 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This multi-level cabin requires the use of multiple flights of exterior and interior stairs to access. Although there are 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom on the main floor, additional interior stairs are required to access the bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas on the upper and lower levels
- NOTE: This property has ceiling fans but does not offer air conditioning
- NOTE: This is an older cabin with wear and tear that you would expect from an older cabin

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Canoeing nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,610 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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 and a first aid kit
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

489131

About the neighborhood

Map
Truckee, California

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 21 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Sugar Bowl - 23 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 26 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 14 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Donner Lake Views: Rustic Truckee Cabin! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Donner Lake Views: Rustic Truckee Cabin!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Donner Lake Views: Rustic Truckee Cabin!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Donner Lake Views: Rustic Truckee Cabin! located?

Situated near the beach, this cabin is steps from Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. Donner Memorial State Park and West End Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Donner Lake Views: Rustic Truckee Cabin! Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Whitney C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun family trip
It was a nice place. Close to water and kid friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic donner lake cabin
Quaint, spacious cabin at donner lake. We enjoyed our stay. Property can get hot in the summer, could use another window screen or screen door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Arnold B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property with steps
Our family of 6 had a very comfortable stay at this large home. At 81 years old, I found the 61 steps to the main level to be a doable task.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Donner House
Great accommodations for family. Kitchen, dining area (large table), bedrooms, beds & bathrooms were great. Outside decks were wonderful places to sit and talk. Downsides are number of steps, very difficult parking & initial musty smell. May book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

amy j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views
The kitchen was great! Lots of silverware, pots, pans, etc. Clean and spacious kitchen. There are a LOT of stairs at this property, I would not want to check in for the first time in the dark.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Marketa

Good family vacation!
Our family had a wonderful time at Donner. House was great. Beds were very comfortable which is important to us. Deck was nice to hang out on and the view was gorgeous. Property company was easy to communicate with and helpful. Would have given it 5 stars but parking was not ideal. Even though it’s a 3 car garage anything over a small suv does not fit and there is no street parking. Would definitely come back.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get your steps workout here!!
I think we counted 90 steps from the street level to the third floor. Thank goodness we are all in pretty good shape. It also helps to have a couple of very strong men to help carry up coolers, suitcases, etc.. kitchen was very well stocked, plenty of bath towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place Lots of steps inside and outside!
Overall, very nice place. Listing says "steps required to access property" -- true, but a bit understated. There is one steep flight up from the street, then a less steep flight to to lower level of the house. Once inside another steep flight to the living area, then another steep flight to bedrooms 4 and 5.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lindie N.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Frustrating
The property itself was average. Outside, on the deck, was filthy. Communication with Evolve was poor, and it was absolutely terrible with the property manager/owner. We are still trying to get communication from the property Manager/owner because we left an item at the house and we want to retrieve it. Very frustrating. We worry that we won’t be able to get this item back and it was valuable to our grandson.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Too many stairs
When we arrived at the house, we couldn't get in. The lockbox code they mailed to me was wrong. Everyone in our party tried it but to no avail. Finally, after an hour someone tried 0000 and it worked. In the house, the living room carpet was covered with lint, and outside Debree and the freezer had melted ice cream all over the bottom. The bed sheets were clean, but the decorative pillow covers had obviously been slept on and not washed previously. Outside, there was garbage all over the yard and the garbage can in the garage was overflowing. It did not say in the advertisement that there were several flights of stairs. We went in expecting just one flight and found 30 steps up to the house itself, then two flights to the main floor and another flight to two of the bedrooms. Since our party consisted of eight elderly people, five of whom are handicapped, this was extremely inconvenient, almost impossible. Overall, I was very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

mary a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Ideally stay for our family
We recently had a wonderful vacation at Donner Lake. The house is well furnitured, clean and very nice inside . it's perfect for a large crowd and not too far away from everything . Our family is very active so the stairs were not a problem for us but , I could see if others were less fit or active it would be a problem. Overall a perfect week for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Heather R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location & View
We loved the location of this property enjoyed the views of the lake and Castle peak. The listing is accurate that the cabin is older. The carpet is very thick and holds a lot of dust. Bathrooms are updated nicely. There are a lot of stairs! I didn’t mind it but could see how it could be a problem for someone older.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024