A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Massages in spa
Balcony
Ski lift privileges
Swimming pool
Waterpark access
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Truckee, CA
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
Place, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
5 min drive
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area
Place, Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area
5 min drive
Tahoe Donner Golf Course
Place, Tahoe Donner Golf Course
10 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
23 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Downstairs Bunk
+1
2 Single Beds and 3 Double Beds
Downstairs Queen
1 Queen Bed
Downstairs Queen
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Master King
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Downstairs Shared Full
Toilet · Shower only
Main Floor Shared Full
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs Master Full
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
MilkyWay_Lake Views! Air Conditioning, 3850SqFt, 3 Story, Game Room + HOA Amenities
With beds for 14 Guests, Experience Truckee in a Fashion Like Never Before! Our Luxurious 3,850 sqft 3 Story Hilltop Home Drops Jaws as you're welcomed by Breathtaking Panoramic Views of the Entirety of Donner Lake that most don't know exist, seen throughout the home, bedrooms, & Game Room. Milky Way is a Once In A Lifetime Experience, with AC, 3 Google Speakers/Wifi Boosters, 2 Water Heaters, 2 Fireplaces, Tempurpedic Mattresses, Air Purifiers, Arcade, & where you may Watch July 4th Fireworks!
Have you ever been Above a Firework Show, Lived Above the Clouds, or shared memories Watching Shooting Stars & the Milky Way? These Extremely Rare Views can be seen throughout our Custom High-End Home, including the Driveway, Living Room, Kitchen, Sun Room, Patio w/ Table & BBQ, Bedrooms, Entrance, Stairwell, and Bonus Game Room. Our Large Family Room boasts Vaulted Ceilings & Natural Wood Floors, a Wood Dining Table, 65” Smart TV, Wood Burning Fireplace, and an Oversized Kitchen that not only includes an Induction Cooktop, but has also been Heavily Stocked to meet our TAP Inventory List ensuring that you have the Most Memorable Vacation to date. You'll surely enjoy Air Conditioning, 3 Google Home Bluetooth Speakers / Wifi Boosters, 2 Water Heaters, 2 Fireplaces, 2 Air Purifiers, Tempurpedic Mattresses, Games, and a High Chair & Pack-N-Play for the Littles, as our Rental was pieced together for Comfort, Class, and Entertainment.
Upstairs you'll find our loft with a 75” Smart TV, and a Dreamy Master King Bedroom & Bathroom. Live in Luxury with Built-In cabinetry, Mounted Smart TV, Convenient Bedside USB/Outlets, and an Impressive Master Bathroom including a Jetted Tub.
Downstairs Invites You to 3 Bedrooms, a Bonus Game Room, and Outdoor Access, making it the perfectly fun fantasy for the Kids! Enjoy 180 Degree Views of Donner Lake in the Bunk Room, and if you can find it in yourself to quit watching the boats and freeway and people on the beach, Kick-Back in the Bonus Game Room complete with a 65” Smart TV, Wet Bar, Fireplace, Foosball Table, PlayStation 4, and Arcade with 14 Classics including Joust, Rampage, Toobin, Mortal Combat, Gauntlet, Bubbles, Defender, Paperboy & More. You'll be Soaring Through This Vacation at, Milky Way!
MAX OCCUPANCY: 10 "ADULTS" = EXCLUDES "CHILDREN" UNDER 13 YEARS OLD (Beds For Up To 14 = 10 "Adults" + 4 "Children" Under 13 Years Old)
Bedroom #1 - Upstairs Master King, Smart TV, Built-In Cabinetry, Large En-Suite Double Vanity Bathroom, Jetted Tub, Convenient Table-Side USB/Outlets, Ceiling Fan, and Very Comfortable Linens and Bedding.
Bedroom #2 - Bottom Floor Queen, Lake Views, Smart TV, Dresser, Convenient Table-Side USB Outlets, Tower Fan, Very Comfortable Linens and Bedding
Bedroom #3 - Bottom Floor Queen, Lake Views, Dresser in Closet, Convenient Table-Side USB Outlets, Tower Fan, Very Comfortable Linens and Bedding
Bedroom #4 - Bottom Floor w/ 180 Degree Views of Donner Lake, (2) Twins, (3) Full, Work Desk, Clothing Storage & Hanger Rack, Air Purifier, Tower Fan (Off Bonus Room) = Sleeps (4)
BONUS GAME ROOM = Bottom Floor, 65” Smart TV, Wet Bar, Couch, Fireplace, Foosball Table, PlayStation 4, and Arcade with 14 Classics!
VRBO: "HOST FEE" - Enter your dates, and click Book Now to see the Host Fee drop down menu: *Damage Waiver - Rather than collecting a deposit, this $65 policy covers (disclosed) unintentional damages up to $2,000 *Reservation - Credit card processing due to our software integration *Cleaning Fee
CANCELLATIONS: Listing says "No Refund", however if you cancel inside of 30 days to arrival date, we do refund the cleaning fee, tax, damage waiver, pet & hot tub fee.
NOTE: Only 25% is due at time of booking if booking 30+ days out from arrival date.
Note: This home is managed by a local property management company, and we require the primary guest to "Docu-Sign" our guest agreement after the booking is confirmed. This includes Tahoe Donner & Town of Truckee Strict HOA/Rental Rules.
Note: We have a Flat Driveway, Driveway Plow Service + Separate Hired Shoveling Company (Walkways, Bear Box)
Note: (3) Exterior Cameras For 2nd Home Safety: Front Door Ring Camera + Over Driveway + Back Patio Rear of Home For Views
Note: (6) Cars Max: (2) In Garage + (4) In Driveway (Against STR Rules To Park on Street)
Note: We provide (2) Easy Light Firelogs for the 2 Fireplaces. Follow Instructions On Package, & Only Use (1) at a Time. Full flames in minutes that last hours! (No Wood)
Note: NOT Pet Friendly
Note: Check In/Out Details Are Emailed (5) DAYS Prior To Arrival Date
*Ask About Our (2) Private Chef Options *Connecting You With A Local Massage Therapist
MAIN TOWN OF TRUCKEE & NEVADA COUNTY STR RULES: 10PM Noise Ordinance 10PM Exterior Lights Off Max Adult Occupancy As Listed At All Times (10) No Street Parking Garbage In Tied Bags Must Be Placed In Driveway Metal Bear Box No Parties or Events No Smoking No Fires
Truckee is central to Everything Tahoe, and when you book with Tahoe Alpenglow Properties you Book With Confidence and get more than an entire home to yourself... We are here for you at any time, and even after hours via an emergency line. There is a Guest Welcome Binder in the home which is full of useful information about the home and surrounding areas, and your entire house will have been Professionally Cleaned & Inspected before your arrival, with Lights & Heat On! The Entire Home meets our management companies TAP Extensive Inventory List, and we provide a beginning supply of essentials (hair dryer, toilet paper, paper towels, bath towels, colored beach towels, garbage bags, hand soap, dish soap, dishwasher fluid, laundry detergent, etc) and mini shampoo & body wash in each bathroom, and bedrooms with Fans and Space Heaters.
Each stay includes Tahoe Donner Amenity Access GUEST Cards which Offer You A Discount On Day Ski Passes To Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area! These same passes gain you access to Trout Creek Recreational Center (Gym / Pool / Hot Tub / Sauna / Ping Pong), and the Private East End of Donner Lake Beach. HOA Amenity Entry to Trout Creek and/or Private East End of Donner Lake is $/person/day payable onsite. One payment, and you have access to both All Day. Next to Trout Creek Rec Center is our favorite restaurant "The Lodge", and directly next to that is Z Market (Convenient Store). We are less than 5 minutes from the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area, and also within Tahoe Donner is Tahoe Donner Golf Course & Driving Range, the Snow Play Area with a Tubing Hill during the Winter, the Equestrian Center, Pizza On The Hill, and an astonishing amount of Amazing Biking, Hiking, and X-Country Trails in Tahoe Donner and in the Greater Tahoe Area where there is something for everyone!
Visit our site Tahoe Alpenglow Properties and click the "Guest" tab for "What To Expect", or the "Explore Truckee/Tahoe" tab for more info on a wide variety of places to eat, adventurous activity ideas, news, weather, and transportation, web cams and more! Book now to enjoy the freshest of air, purest of water, and an elevated lifestyle at Milky Way, in Truckee/Tahoe where there is something for everyone!
Transient Occupancy Certificate #030900 The Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate signifies that the person named has fulfilled the requirements of the Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax by registering with the Tax Administrator for the purpose of collecting from transients the Transient Occupancy Tax and remitting that tax to the Tax Administrator.
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Truckee
Located in Truckee, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Northstar California Resort and Palisades Tahoe 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 Olympic Valley Park and Village Ice Skating Rink. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Tahoe Donner Golf Course - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
Coyote Moon Golf Course - 12 min drive - 6.8 km
Donner Lake - 16 min drive - 10.0 km
Getting around
Truckee Station - 15 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Coffeebar Bakery - 9 min drive
Tahoe Donner - 9 min drive
Starbucks - 11 min drive
New Moon Natural Foods - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does MilkyWay_Lake Views! Air Conditioning, 3850SqFt, 3 Story, Game Room + HOA Amenities have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at MilkyWay_Lake Views! Air Conditioning, 3850SqFt, 3 Story, Game Room + HOA Amenities?
As of 21 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MilkyWay_Lake Views! Air Conditioning, 3850SqFt, 3 Story, Game Room + HOA Amenities on 7 Sept 2026 start from AU$820, 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.
Is MilkyWay_Lake Views! Air Conditioning, 3850SqFt, 3 Story, Game Room + HOA Amenities pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at MilkyWay_Lake Views! Air Conditioning, 3850SqFt, 3 Story, Game Room + HOA Amenities?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at MilkyWay_Lake Views! Air Conditioning, 3850SqFt, 3 Story, Game Room + HOA Amenities?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at MilkyWay_Lake Views! Air Conditioning, 3850SqFt, 3 Story, Game Room + HOA Amenities?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is MilkyWay_Lake Views! Air Conditioning, 3850SqFt, 3 Story, Game Room + HOA Amenities located?
This family-friendly Truckee holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Tahoe National Forest and Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area and Coyote Moon Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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Exceptional
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The house is clean and very well organized. It has everything you would need traveling as a family with small kids.
BIRONG D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
About the host
Hosted by Chris Beck
Tahoe Alpenglow Properties Mission: Provide an unparalleled level of service, response time, and open communications so that our locally based full service property management will set a standard for vacationers and vacation home owners. Facilitate a warm welcome, first class homes, and experiences that will last a life time through teamwork, professionalism, and innovation. Fulfilling our financial and management responsibilities to our owners, guests, and community to successfully enable everyone to open "Your Door To Everything Tahoe."
Languages:
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Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests