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Renovated Donner Lake Front 4 BR/4BA

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A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a bear statue, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, nightstands, a wardrobe, a window with a view of trees, and a ceiling with exposed beams.
A cozy interior with a bar area, wooden flooring, a leather couch, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, and modern appliances.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind

    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.

  • Arcade/game room

    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Donner Lake
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Memorial State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Donner Pines Tract
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms

Game room bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony

About this property

Renovated Donner Lake Front 4 BR/4BA

Enjoy the best that Donner lake has to offer with this 4 br/4 ba renovated lakefront property. Unit sleeps up to 14 - assuming ten adults and up to four children (under the age of 13). Unit allows for parking of up to 6 vehicles. Enjoy indoor outdoor living with your own private dock, game room, chef's kitchen, and lake bar. short-term rental registration certificate number – STR21-01581

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Fun for all ages

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Pets allowed with deposit

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2319294vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. KidZone Museum and Olympic Valley Park are also worth visiting.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sugar Bowl - 21 min drive - 11.8 km
  • beach near Donner Pines Tract - 22 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 37 min drive - 31.7 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 16 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated Donner Lake Front 4 BR/4BA pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Renovated Donner Lake Front 4 BR/4BA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Renovated Donner Lake Front 4 BR/4BA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated Donner Lake Front 4 BR/4BA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Renovated Donner Lake Front 4 BR/4BA located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. Donner Memorial State Park and West End Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location on Donner Lake

Great location on Donner Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, right on the lake. The house is gorgeous, great room and kitchen was well stocked and a dream to cook in. The rugs in the bedrooms need a thorough vacuuming especially in back of the beds and bedside tables-it was noticeably dusty with
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house in the lake!

We loved staying at the renovated Donner Lake house! The house easily fit our 3 families with lots of room to hang out. The kids enjoyed the game room downstairs and going on the lake. They especially liked the canoes and paddle boards. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thank you Beth! You were a gracious and thoughtful guest. Hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Summer Holiday

The house was 100% equipped for our family vacation. It was comfortable, in the best location ever, and had everything we needed. Everyone loved their stay at this house; we would love to rent it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hosting East coast relatives

The house was a perfect way to show East coast relatives California. The space easily accommodated 7 adults (3 couples 1 and a 1-year old. The kitchen was spectacular - made it easy to prepare meals. Hosts graciously allowed us to use paddle boards and kayaks. We had a terrific time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
Thank you Lindsay - you were a gracious and lovely guest. We are thrilled you had a nice time. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Cabin on the Lake!

Wonderful day thank you so much. We loved loved loved your lake house! Just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation

Lovely setting, family home with good communal areas. Lake equipment, game room, fireplace really appreciated. Steps to property and boat dock are not doable for elderly
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Place!! Wonderful time!!

We loved it hear! Such a magical place. The house has so many fun rooms to play in with my grandkids!! Great energy, nature all around. Thank you so much!! Loved the kayaks and paddle boards provided!!!! Teresa and Joe and Family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

The house was equipped with all the fun lake goodies and more! Our families had an amazing time and will be back next summer! Great Location ! And communication with the owners was amazing and super helpful! The only complain we had was the TV, that we couldn't figure out but it was fine the kids were on the lake by 6am and back by 7pm! Perfect !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2022
Hoping that the families enjoyed their time by the lake. Thank you for staying with us and being such lovely guests
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Morning Glides

Over the 10 days family and friends were able to come and go according to everyone’s schedule. The house was fully stocked and equipped with foodstuffs and sporting equipment. We all got out on the lake for a most memorable Donner summer.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation June 2024

Two words - loved it ! We had 15 people between mine, my sister and brothers families. We stayed an entire week. You will not be disappointed. This was an amazing place to stay. We are looking forward to staying here again in the future ! Thanks again Jennifer ! Respectfully, Anthony
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular Lake Front Cabin

My family and I rent different lake front cabins on Donner Lake every year. We could not have been more pleased with this waterfront location, the ease of communication with the owners, and how well stocked the cabin and boat house were with anything we could've needed. The owners were quick and responsive to all communication and very friendly and personable. The house was stocked with basic necessities, kitchen items, games, and plenty of linens. The boat house had extra boards and chairs- really anything you didn't even know you needed. We would absolutely rent this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank You

We unfortunately didn’t get to stay at this beautiful property that we booked 6 months ago. Two days before our trip I had a major medical emergency. A friend contacted Jennifer (owner) immediately and without hesitation she issued a full refund! She could of kept the money but she didn’t. There are still good people in this world that will do the right thing even though the don’t have to. I was expecting to have to pay the deposit or just lose the entire amount. Nope Jennifer refunded the entire amount. How incredible is that? We will definitely rent her beautiful home sometime in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Sadly would not recommend

Unfortunately when we arrived the fridge had a substantial amount of spoiled food and there was a lot of garbage in the home that had never been taken out. Some of the ‘sleeping arrangements’ ended up just being twin mattresses on the floor - which was not our understanding from the posting. When we arrived we also learned from the neighbors that we could not park near the home because they would be roofing their house all weekend and needed the space. While we were able to initially get a hold of the owners, we were not pleased with their lack of interest in addressing the cleanliness issue and in terms of parking, sent us to another hill to park. This particular rental also had a substantial amount of personal items that appeared to belong to the owners - it’s certainly not a home designed for regular renters. Despite the lovely location, the stay was certainly not worth the high price and we struggled to find other options last minute.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2023
HI Taryn - Thank you so much for the feedback. I am so sorry to hear of your experience. As far as personal effects, we do use the home as our own - which is often the case for VRBO properties. Additionally, there are four queen beds and one king bed (noted on the listing) and your reservation noted six adults, so there should have been plenty of room. We only use twin mattresses to accommodate little ones or capacity beyond the ten-twelve that the beds listed can accommodate. The food was in our owners freezer and condiments for use by our renters. We will monitor the expiration dates more closely going forward. Summer is prime for home improvement projects - so we can't stop our neighbor from repairing their roof and reached out to them immediately and they assured us they would not use our four parking spots. We trusted that was the case - especially as we did not hear from you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with great views and accessible dock on Lake Donner. Very comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Trip

We took a mini vacation with family after Labor Day and thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The home feels cozy like a cabin, but is actually big enough to fit several people. The home has 3 levels, and plenty of amenities to keep everyone in your group happy. Whether you want relaxation time, lake time, TV/movie time, indoor/outdoor games, lots of outside adventures, Chef’s kitchen with lots of cooking options, & so much more, then you found your home away from home. Thank you to the owners, Jen & Ryan, for making our stay seamless & enjoyable 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Best Donner Lake has to offer

This house is spectacular with the most amazing views and lake access. Our family has spent a week at Donner Lake every summer for the past 25 years and this house is by far one of the best available to rent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

This home was the perfect fit for our summer family vacation! Roomy, clean, fully stocked, owner was very responsive, and BEAUTIFUL views of the lake! We brought our own kayaks but the home was fully stocked with kayaks, paddle boards, life jackets, and chairs for use. We loved the bar and the game room as well. The kitchen was spacious for our big family meals and had everything we needed. The balconies were the perfect place to hangout drinking our morning coffee or sipping a cocktail in the evening overlooking the peaceful lake. We’re already looking forward to staying here again! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

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