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Beautiful Donner Lake Home

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Memorial State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Donner Lake Home

Family orientated home perfect for making lasting memories. On the quiet side of the lake nestled in its own private lot. 5 bedrooms with 2-kings, 2-queens and 3 twins. Additional sleeping bag slumbering available in the upstairs loft. Pool/Ping Pong Table, 3-TV's and apple tv. Indoor wood burning fireplace that is enjoyed from both the living and dining areas and an outdoor gas fire pit perfect for roasting marshmallows.

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25
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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: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Pets must be well behaved
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
All dishes shall be washed and put away. All garbage and recyclables shall be put into the Bear Box. Early Monday morning is pick up time, so please put trash out Sunday evening.
Any furniture that has been moved shall be put back to original location. Ping Pong/Pool table shall be reassembled if taken apart. Lock all windows.
Fire pit and BBQs shall be recovered, if used, and main gas valve at the bottom of the stairs shall be closed. Restock firewood if used.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No pets on the carpet. If your pet has an accident on the carpet you will be charged a carpet cleaning fee of $300
Please have all garbage in the bear box on Sunday evening. Recycleables go in the blue bags and placed next to the bear box.
Lock all doors and windows upon leaving. Turn off all lights.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1154873vb
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 deadlock

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home is in the mountains. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tahoe Donner Tennis Center or North Tahoe Regional Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Map
Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 18 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 34 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 41 min drive - 37.0 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 15 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Donner Lake Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Beautiful Donner Lake Home ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Beautiful Donner Lake Home located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Donner Memorial State Park and Donner Lake. Tahoe National Forest and West End Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 137 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a large, well built well stocked house in a perfect location for skiing. The owner/manager has been gracious to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean, comfortable, and lots of room for our large family. Owner was very responsive to any questions we had. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Curtis is a great host. Been there many times over the years with both friends and family. The design is truly special- it has a 'real' cabin feel with all the modern amenities tucked in there. The outdoor gas fire pit is nothing short of brilliant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose Marie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great family vacation for our family. Lots of space to spread out. Especially liked the fire pit where we gathered in the evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

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

Family Vacation

The property is beautiful with a large fire pit and plenty of seating. Rooms were spacious & comfortable. Kitchen area and dining is wonderful. Great communication with the owners!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Great location perfect for families

Great spot for multiple families and friends. Really enjoyed the Christmas holiday! Kids LOVED the sledding and playhouse.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tamara G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the fire pit and the ping pong table. There is also a tree house that is fun for kids! It had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN G.

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

Great winter retreat!

Excellent, we had a great time playing ping pong, games and skiing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti R.

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

Donner

Great house for a family trip! Lots of room and great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dave

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

Great family get away, room for everyone

Our stay at this massive cabin was really enjoyable. Lots of space for everyone to have a comfy room/bed and the ping pong table was excellent. Staying in Truckee/Donner in the summer is all about the lake and access only takes about 5 minutes down the road to the state park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

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

Weekend house

We had a great trip to Donner lake. This house is so much bigger and nicer than the pictures make seem. Beautiful property and location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gil & Rachel N.

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

Family friendly space

Everyone, ages 10 to 72 yrs old, had comfortable spaces to have time to themselves and gather together. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantal M.

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

Safe and warm during epic snow!

Had a great time in this house during a record snowfall year!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally G.

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

Family gathering

It was a wonderful house that accommodated my family perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

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

great Donner lake home for the family

We had eight adults and three little ones, and the house worked great-spacious and room for everyone. Big table where we all could eat together and a great fire pit for s'mores each night. Would highly recommend and would go back to.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Nice and clean

We really enjoy our stay. The house is clean and stylish. The neighborhood is quite and peaceful. We'd love to book it next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Snow play getaway

This place is set up great for a large group. Our kids had a great time sledding, snow ball fights etc. Overall just a fun experience, weve stayed here a number of times over the years and will continue to come back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Stay

It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steffen H.

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

Truckee Cabin

The house and location was better than expectations. We had a family union with 4 families and we all loved it. Wish we could have been there for a few more days.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorene S.

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

Loved our stay!

This is the second time we have stayed at this home. While the photos on VRBO website are a bit dark, the home is not. There are beautiful views from every window as well as a wide deck to step out onto to enjoy the morning freshness. The kitchen is well stocked. The hosts/owners are very responsive. We hope to go back again.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus J.

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

Great spot/ Great location

Overall this place is great! Very close to Donner Lake.. the firepit was great. The pool table and ping pong was what everyone needed. Very roomy.. we had 3 families and everyone had a room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

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

Great home for a family gathering.

So much space for our family. Five bedrooms, large dining table, pool table, ping pong, and board games to play. Wonderful fire pit and patio area!! Perfect communication with the owner. Hope we can get our group here next year!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorene S.

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

Wonderful House!

This house was beautiful! It was clean and very comfortable for our long weekend of skiing and sledding. Everything we needed was on hand. The owners appear to love their house and share it generously.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin L.

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

Fun snow weekend

Great property for our group with younger kids. Tons of snow! Curtis was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

50th Anniversary

We had 11 adult family members together for our 50th anniversary. The house worked out great and there were plenty of things to do in the Truckee/Tahoe area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Curtis Rowe

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