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3,700sf 4bed 4.5bath, Mountain Retreat

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10348.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bar room

1 Double Futon

Downstairs bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Downstairs living room

1 Double Futon

Downstairs master

1 King Bed

Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs master bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Jack and Jill

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Off bar room

Toilet · Shower only

powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

3,700sf 4bed 4.5bath, Mountain Retreat

Enjoy incredible privacy in a home built to entertain anything from your small immediate family to large groups. With multiple family rooms and a dedicated game room (with full wet bar) everyone can enjoy the mountains however they want. House backs up to the US Forest Service with private views under the stars in the hot tub or enjoy the Tahoe Donner trail system for hiking and biking from the back yard. If you're a golfer take a short drive over to the golf course and driving range. In winter you're in the perfect spot for trips to Squaw Valley, Northstar or Sugar Bowl or use the Tahoe Donner skiing just minutes away.

This home combines the secluded feel from its location with modern technology. A mesh wifi network powers a fully featured smart home with wifi enabled locks, garage doors and outdoor cameras for your security to two 65+in TVs in the bar room to DirecTV in both livings and the bar. Enjoy streaming music in any room and outdoors!

-Master Bedroom with King bed and ensuite bathroom with soak tub
-Second master with king size bed and same bathroom
-bunk bed room with 4 twin beds that shares a bathroom with a queen bed room.
-additional full bath down the hall for 4 beds and 4.5 baths

-Large fully-equipped gourmet kitchen w/granite & stainless

-Breathtaking great room with vaulted ceilings, a gorgeous stone hearth & gas fireplace, and a 65-inch flatscreen TV, DirectTV apple TV and integrated sound

-Two spacious decks off the back of the house with forest views, teak patio furniture, a Weber BBQ gas grill

-Attached two car garage and a flat driveway for parking up to a total of 7 cars

-Hi-speed Wi-Fi throughout the home to keep you connected (if you want to be) that powers a fully functioning smart home with integrated sound across the whole house and outdoors, multiple TVs, mesh wifi network, state of the art security and remote access to systems if you ever need me to fix something for you

-Full use of Tahoe Donner HOA amenities including Gym, tennis courts, pools, beach club and much more

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renters may not use the snowblowers under any circumstances and will be responsible for any damage or injuries resulting from operation

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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a river. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider KidZone Museum and Olympic Valley Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Tahoe Donner Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Donner Lake - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 20 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 22 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 12 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3,700sf 4bed 4.5bath, Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 3,700sf 4bed 4.5bath, Mountain Retreat ?

As of 17 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3,700sf 4bed 4.5bath, Mountain Retreat on 9 Apr 2026 start from AU$1,044, 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 3,700sf 4bed 4.5bath, Mountain Retreat ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3,700sf 4bed 4.5bath, Mountain Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3,700sf 4bed 4.5bath, Mountain Retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3,700sf 4bed 4.5bath, Mountain Retreat located?

This family-friendly Truckee holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tahoe National Forest and Tahoe Donner Golf Course. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area and Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with ton of fun. Great communication from the host. We would book it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay. House was spacious, clean and well stocked for our group of adults, kids and babies. The layout gave everyone plenty of room, the beds were comfortable and the common areas were great for relaxing after the little ones went down to sleep. The back yard was ideal for the kiddos to get out some energy. AJ was responsive and helpful. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael c.

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

Recent stay

Great property, we had a great time. Highly recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dannie H.

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

Wonderful home, host and stay!

We took our kids and their grandparents to stay at AJ’s wonderful place. It was spacious, wonderfully set up and perfectly located for skiing at Tahoe donner and using the nearby rec center. We would happily return! Thanks for a fantastic stay, AJ!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lynda w.

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

Perfect home!

We enjoyed everything about this home. It was comfortable, beautiful, open floor plan, beautiful deck over looking the forest, awesome game room and more! Stayed in July, cannot imagine how beautiful it must be year round. Hope to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Amazing Experience

Our stay at this property was fantastic from start to finish. The host, A.J., is incredibly responsive and helpful, the house is well stocked with necessities, and the location is absolutely perfect for playing in the snow. Our kids had a week they will never forget. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Wonderful Tahoe Retreat

Stayed here with the family and 4-year-old son and it is an incredible house! Spacious, modern, warm, comfortable, clean, and very close to Donner Summit and Truckee. The house is very well stocked. Spacious and comfortable king suites, open kitchen / great room area, and fantastic game room and bar downstairs. Wish I owned a house like this! Worth every penny.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie L.

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

Another fantastic stay at Hillside House!

This was our second time staying at this property. It was every bit as wonderful as we remembered it. Clean, well appointed, cozy, beautiful neighborhood, responsive owner. What more can you ask for? Perfect floor plan for two families to share!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

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

Gorgeous, Well-Designed Property

We rented this property for a ski get-away for my five person family. The house is incredibly well designed with two primary suites two bedrooms and ample additional space in the game room and common areas. The house is well-equipped with all cooking and dining needs. Each bed was incredibly comfortable with high-end memory foam mattresses. The hot tub was the perfect respite after days of tough, snow-laden skiing. Communication with the property manager was pro-active, helpful and speedy. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie L.

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

The best vacation rental we have stayed in

We had a lovely time at this property. It was perfect for our group of eight, 4 adults and 4 children. The house was impeccably clean and well cared for. We have stayed at our share of vacation rentals in Tahoe and this one is at the top of the list. The kitchen was extremely well appointed with every type of cooking utensil and gadget, a major bonus during these times when eating out can be very challenging. The kids and adults enjoyed the bonus room downstairs with bar and pool table. Double masters is a major plus for two families renting this home. Beautiful neighborhood, great for walks. Sled hill on the side of the house provided all day entertainment for kids. Owner was very welcoming and responsive to all of our questions. I am so happy we found this property and will definitely be renting again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Sensational Property w/Stunning Views!

I recently stayed at the Hillside property in October 2018 and it did not disappoint! The home is situated in the most beautiful & serene setting with stunning mountain and forest views. The house is incredibly well-furnished and well-appointed and had everything we needed for our weekend visit. We were also incredibly impressed by how nice the mattresses were in every bedroom - they all seemed to be high-quality Tempur-pedics, so everyone slept really well. And words (or pictures) really can't even describe how awesome the "BAR" room is on the bottom floor of the house; it is absolutely stunning and such a fun place to hang out with family or friends. AJ, the owner of the home, was also super nice and very responsive. I would HIGHLY recommend this home to others, and I'll definitely be coming back here to stay again sometime soon. If I could give this property 10 stars, I would.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mal K.

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

Fantastic again

Spent an extended summer stay with family. Great as always. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 32 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie S.

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

Lake Tahoe Getaway!

We came as a group of friends to explore Hot August nights in Reno. This house had the perfect location as we wanted to visit the event and explore around Lake Tahoe too. We took advantage of the amenities at the house like the pool table and the beautiful kitchen to cook our meals and play games at night after our day out. AJ answers very quickly to any questions you may have. I have 1 suggestion and that would be to add wash cloths to the house as we could not find any. It's a very beautiful house. We heard a very vocal coyote one night. We loved our stay and would visit again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Hillside vacation

Very nice property. 2 master bedrooms was great for us as we were two families. Well stocked, high end appliances and finishes. Beautiful location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bri K.

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

Family Getaway

Our family (6 adults and 4 kids ages 4mo-9yrs) had a wonderful time staying at AJ’s. We had more than enough room, and loved the quick access to trails out the back door.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse L.

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

Great Family Rental for Winter Fun

Well appointed, deceivingly large cabin with all desired amenities and rustic charm. The layout is perfect for our large group to spread out. The expansive back area is beautiful but also great for snow play with the kids. Beds are comfortable, kitchen well appointed with quality cutlery utensils. Overall it was a great experience and I’d stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose W.

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

Family gathering

Great house with very well-equipped kitchen, great location quiet, lots to do in the Tahoe Donner development and nearby. House has lots of space, attractive decor and felt was nice and clean when we arrived. I would return to this beautiful home. The owner was very easy to contact and replied promptly to our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avin P.

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

Excellent rental, excellent host

The rental was amazing. The house was perfect for our group. Very clean and very scenic area. The host is one of the best I have dealt with. He responds immediately and makes sure the stay is of utmost quality. The house had everything we needed. Once we figured out the hot tub, it was great. His property manager came over immediately and helped us with the hot tub. I have nothing but good things to say about the place, the host and the property manager. I definitely will stay here again and will recommend the place to my colleagues who travel to Tahoe. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Thank you so much for the amazing experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bai L.

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

Amazing cabin for a great price

AJ was absolutely one of the best host I've ever rented from. Communication was 10/10 and the cabin was delightful! All the little attention to detail and expensive decor does not do the cabin justice in pictures. Kitchen Aid equipment, SUPER comfortable beds, and amazing decor. Do not hesitate to book from AJ, you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mal K.

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

Fantastic Stay

Exactly as shown. Fantastic Tahoe Donner location and setup. Very easy to work with. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 25 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corrie C.

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

Donner house

We had a wonderful stay In Truckee. House is well equipped with everything you would have at your personal residence. We saw large bear in the back yard one morning. Very nice patio with hot tub and nice bbq grill we used several times. AJ was available via text to answer a question we had. Overall awesome experience
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz O.

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

Perfection!

Loved our entire experience! The house is beautiful with all the amenities and more! AJ was awesome with communication and ensuring we had everything we needed. The game had hours of entertainment, hot tub hot and overall house as roomy as could be. We can’t wait to come back!!! Highly recommended for a family or friends weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y.

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

Wonderful home!

This home is well loved and cared for. It was a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Perfect House and Location

We enjoyed a perfect 3- night stay. The house was immaculate and extremely well appointed. This is a great home for large families or groups with 4 full bathrooms and comfortable sleeping for at least 12-14 people. The decor and furnishings as well as the state of the art entertainment system, game room, and beautiful bar makes it easy to just stay at the home if you didn’t want to enjoy all that the Tahoe-Donner and Truckee areas have to offer. The owner’s check in process was very easy and he communicated very well with us. We recommend this property without hesitation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jireh T.

Beautiful location and house

We love staying at the Hillside House. This is our second time, with friends, and now that we know our way around a bit more, it was a most enjoyable stay in the summer. Owner is responsive and flexible, accommodating all requests. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by AJ Axelrod

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An East Coast transplant that moved west to enjoy the mountains and more. I grew up loving to ski and bike with my family in a small home in the rural northeast. When it became possible to own my own home in Truckee I jumped at the chance!

Why they chose this property

Enjoy a spectacular remolded house with unrivaled privacy as it backs up to the US forest service and with an unbuilt lot to its side. Access to hiking trails right out the backdoor, a grass lawn and full use of the Tahoe Donner HOA amenities. You won't find a more peaceful place to enjoy a week or weekend with your family and friends.

What makes this property unique

Every home in Tahoe has great rooms to sleep in and access to the amazing outdoors. This home combines the secluded feel from its location with modern technology. A meshwifi network powers a fully featured smart home with wifi enabled locks, garage doors and outdoor cameras for your security to two 65+in TVs in the bar room to DirecTV in both livings and the bar. Enjoy streaming music in any room and outdoors!

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