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Riverfront Retreat | Hot Tub, King Suite, Desk, Walk to Downtown, Near Ski Slope

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Primary Bedroom Patio w/ Hot tub and View of River: Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront
View From Front of Home: Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront
Walkway From Property to Truckee River: Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront
Living Room: Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront
Living Room: Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6191.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Truckee River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Commercial Row
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Truckee Jail Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Upstairs Double

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Half

Upstairs Primary Bathroom

Upstairs Shared Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Riverfront Retreat | Hot Tub, King Suite, Desk, Walk to Downtown, Near Ski Slope

Located right on the Truckee River, the unique Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront is the perfect holiday retreat for anyone looking to explore historic Truckee! With a distinct yellow exterior, this bright, three bedroom, two and a half bathroom character home is a beautiful property and within walking distance to the train station and downtown Truckee! With so many nearby attractions and year-round activities, you’ll want to book the Holy Cow for your next Tahoe vacation, today!

INSIDE THE HOME

This home has been lovingly decorated to be a chic Truckee getaway with comfortable furnishings and light, airy rooms. The unique, spacious kitchen, large living room, stunning patio views, intimate dining area, inviting conservatory and stylish powder room, the main level of Holy Cow provides guests with an impressive welcome.

On the upper level of this beautiful home, guests will find a primary suite with private hot tub patio, a secondary queen bedroom and full bedroom with access to a lovely four piece bathroom.
Maximum Occupancy: 6
Dedicated Parking Spots: 3
Town of Truckee: 010084

LOCATION + AMENITIES
The unique Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront is located near downtown Truckee just a walk away from shopping, dining, sightseeing and everything else downtown Truckee has to offer! If you want to explore the area by car, highways 267 and 80 are easily and quickly accessible so you're only ten minutes away from Northstar and fifteen minutes away from Squaw Valley!

*Please Note*:
- We are in a rural part of America, where Google Maps is not always reliable. VRBO uses Google to generate the 'Explore the Area'. Do not rely on this map as it's not accurate.
- Outdoor furniture and grills may not be available November-May.
- In the winter, snow tires and 4WD/AWD are required. If your car is not equipped with both, please be sure to have chains
- We kindly ask all guests to respect quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM, as required by Town of Truckee regulations.

Full Terms + Conditions supplied upon booking and completion of signatures on the Booking Confirmation/Rental Agreement contract required for booking to be confirmed, must be signed and returned within 24 hours of creating the reservation.

*Agreement must be entered into by an Occupant of 25 years or old*

WHY STAY WITH TAHOE SIGNATURE PROPERTIES?

As a locally owned and operated company, we love where we live and want to make sure that every one of our guests has the best experience Tahoe has to offer!

We look forward to making your next Tahoe vacation, your best Tahoe vacation! Book today!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Truckee

Located in Downtown Truckee, a neighbourhood in Truckee, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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 Village Ice Skating Rink and Olympic Valley Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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What's nearby

  • Truckee River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Commercial Row - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Truckee Jail Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rocking Stone Tower - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ponderosa Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 6 min walk
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Crest Coffee Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jax At The Tracks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger Me - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Retreat | Hot Tub, King Suite, Desk, Walk to Downtown, Near Ski Slope pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverfront Retreat | Hot Tub, King Suite, Desk, Walk to Downtown, Near Ski Slope?

As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverfront Retreat | Hot Tub, King Suite, Desk, Walk to Downtown, Near Ski Slope on 31 May 2026 start from AU$474, 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 Riverfront Retreat | Hot Tub, King Suite, Desk, Walk to Downtown, Near Ski Slope?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Retreat | Hot Tub, King Suite, Desk, Walk to Downtown, Near Ski Slope?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Retreat | Hot Tub, King Suite, Desk, Walk to Downtown, Near Ski Slope?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Retreat | Hot Tub, King Suite, Desk, Walk to Downtown, Near Ski Slope located?

This family-friendly Truckee holiday home is located in a rural location, just steps away from Tahoe National Forest and Truckee River. Commercial Row and Old Truckee Jail Museum are also within 10 minutes. Truckee Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in great shape and luxurious, we loved how close to town it was. Management was very attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view. Great location. Great amenities. Very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location well supplied and clean. Bedding good
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

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

Truckee River

Great to walk into town
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris G.

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

Rockin the Truckee

Marvelous stay with stairs down tinny sandy beach spot right on the river
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin H.

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

Friends getaway

Great location. Close to town, right on the river. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, easy to book, great communication from all. We loved how convenient it was to downtown Truckee & so appreciated the welcome gift and the kindness of the owners! We hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely deck on the Truckee River.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great Weekend

We came for a wedding of a family member and really enjoyed being in such a great location. The Holy Cow was an awesome property with great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Meggan S.

Couldn't Have Asked for Better

A beautiful home in a beautiful little town- the perfect place for our stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Book Club Getaway

The house was perfect, the location was perfect, and the owner was a sweetheart. One of our favorite trips. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Gorgeous!

We loved the proximity to downtown and hot tub at the house. The place was gorgeous, clean and had everything we needed. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

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

Perfect Truckee Home

Fantastic location and beautiful home on the truckee river. This house has everything you need and more. Highly recommend to anyone headed to the Truckee area. Hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Great Winter Spot

Beautiful location, big kitchen w open view of the river and downtown Truckee, very comfortable and convenient for anything in the Truckee area. Hot tub on the balcony in the winter was phenomenal!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice U.

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

Wonderful location and home

Perfect for our stay. We had 3 couples and were with a much larger group. Fantastic location walking distance to the sweet downtown Truckee. Home was very clean and well appointed. Loved and hope to come back,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy E.

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

Fun Downtown Truckee

Really cool location a couple blocks from the main drag of downtown Truckee. Right on the river. Really enjoyed our stay here. Great communication with management, clean, super comfortable stay. Could use a bit of an update on the A/V system but other than that it was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean. Did not use hot tube. Lactation to downtown is great. Loved the deck views and that we had access to the Truckee river in the yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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

Great location. Great amenities.

Spent a week here with our family over Thanksgiving. It was perfectly stocked with everything we needed to settle in. And perfectly located to stroll to the many great restaurants in downtown Truckee. Loved the view of the river (and train). Loved the hot tub. Loved the fireplace.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha S.

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

Perfect Location

This house was in the perfect location with a beautiful view. We were able to walk over to historic down town truckee and enjoy all the restaurants and Shopping. I cant wait to stay in winter. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Holiday trip

The house exceeded expectations!! Great views of the river, well appointed kitchen, great views from the hot tub, easy walk into Truckee, the beds were comfortable and the place is very large.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

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

Wonderful spot

Great location and communication from the team. They let us stay an extra hour at the end which made a big difference. The cows were a hit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

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

Really fabulous property in Truckee

This house was great for hosting a long weekend with family. The location right on the river, with very easy access to the river was fantastic. The home was very clean, modern and had all the amenities that one could ask for to feel like home. Very comfortable and super clean. We would definitely love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Such a vibe

Loved the house, the walking distance to town and short drive to the mountains and lake. Excellent!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER J.

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

Wonderful spot in Truckee!

The property is clean, well maintained, and is very short walk to downtown Truckee. The hosts were responsive and helpful. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed sitting n the patio and relaxing with the beautiful view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Cool House and Great Location

We enjoyed our stay at Holy Cow during our annual family ski trip. The house is perfectly located downtown along the river with a few minute walk to some great restaurants and bars. Communication with the property manager was easy and the team was very responsive and polite. We would love to stay again and highly recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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Hosted by Tahoe Signature Properties

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