Historic Truckee River House

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2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4

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Parking available
Pet-friendly
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Outdoor space

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Truckee, CA

Donner Lake
‪4 min drive‬
Old Greenwood Golf Course
‪6 min drive‬
Northstar California Resort
‪15 min drive‬
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This is a one of a kind property. This has historical signifigance as the Women's Wyethia Garden Club in the early 1900s, with a big beautiful meeting room, a kitchen and bathroom that over the years has been remodeled and added on to. The upstairs entry level still has the large beautiful room with a gas fireplace, a surround sound stereo system and flat screen television. The dining area is located in this large room as well. The kitchen looks into the living/dining area and has full service dish ware and appliances. The back deck looks down onto the Truckee River and has access to the lower level and yard. Walking into this large room from what looks like a small front entry is truly breathtaking. There is a gas barbeque, patio table, and chairs on the deck.

Downstairs are the two bedrooms, each with their own bathroom. The master has a larger bathroom with large shower. The second bedroom has a lovely tiled bathroom and a terrific river view. Both bedrooms have private doorways to the exterior lower deck. The larger master bedroom has a flat screen television and dvd player. Full size washer and dryer are in the downstairs hallway.

I have just added a brand new king mattress and a brand new full mattress to the bedrooms, based on renters' suggestions for a more comfortable sleep. Love the Tuft and Needle mattresses! Both bedrooms now have full curtains for morning coverage....I like to wake up in the dark, but not everyone does!

Fall asleep listening to the sound of the Truckee River which is very actively flowing by. The location of this house is convenient for enjoying the charming historical aspects of downtown Truckee. A walk into town is often faster than a drive and a park! At the entrance to this one way street there is a coffee shop for a morning walk and coffee. All of the accouterments of this home are of high quality and tasteful design. All recreational activities are nearby. The home is listed with the Town of Truckee - Registration Certificate Number (RCN)1166g

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Dinny Evans

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please remove shoes when in the home

Please clean up any pet poops :}

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

Property Registration Number 252046

About the area

Truckee

Located in Downtown Truckee, a neighbourhood in Truckee, this holiday home is in the mountains and 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. Olympic Valley Park and Olympic Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.

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What's nearby

Commercial Row - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Coyote Moon Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
Donner Lake - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Old Greenwood Golf Course - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
Northstar California Resort - 18 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

Truckee Station - 5 min walk
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
‪RMU Truckee - ‬10 min walk
‪Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House - ‬6 min walk
‪Jax at the Tracks - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Truckee River House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Historic Truckee River House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Truckee River House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Truckee River House located?

Located in Downtown Truckee, this holiday home is steps away from Tahoe National Forest, Truckee River and Commercial Row. Rocking Stone Tower and Ponderosa Golf Course are also within 1 mile (2 km). Truckee Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

28 Apr 2025

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

River House Rave!

We stayed at the River House for my husband's birthday weekend. We enjoyed a day of sunshine, followed by two mornings of snow! When you first arrive at the River House, it seems like a cozy little cabin, but once you open the door, you're greeted by a spacious open-concept room filled with windows that offer stunning views of the beautiful trees and flowing river.The house was immaculate, and the two bedrooms downstairs were spacious with their own dedicated bathrooms. There's also a full bathroom upstairs, which is convenient so you don't have to run downstairs. Truckee is a fantastic weekend destination with a lively atmosphere and plenty of great restaurants.We always looked forward to returning to the River House to enjoy a glass of wine by the fire. Our host was quick to respond to any questions we had, and I want to extend a personal thank you to Dinny for being such an accommodating host! We look forward to our next visit!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole v.

18 Apr 2025

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

Truckee River weekend

The house has a great location to walking to downtown Truckee. The house has an amazing great room that looks out onto the river. This is a great place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vance F.

11 Apr 2025

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

M-F in Truckee

Spring break for our son so we spent the week in Truckee! Enjoyed the stay and the location! Very clean and well maintained!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsa B.

1 Apr 2025

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

Perfect Location!

The location was incredible, we loved being able to walk to the coffee shops and restaurants nearby, and also to the paved Truckee River walk. The river was an amazing sound to fall asleep to at night. We will absolutely be visiting again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas P.

5 Jan 2025

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

Perfect home in town for a family

We had a great break in this warm and welcoming home by the river. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a base to explore the area and have shops, bakeries and restaurants a couple minutes’ walk away.

Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

4 Dec 2024

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

Beautiful House

Beautiful house with a great view of the Truckee river. Well equipped kitchen and beautiful decor. Loved the open design of the upstairs. Very comfortable and enjoyed spending many hours just staying at "home".

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

21 Nov 2024

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

Beautiful Home

I just loved staying here so warm and cozy and love being right on the river. can not recommend this home enough, would love to stay here again. The owner was very nice and could not be more accommodating. Loved to be able just to walk to town.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

joshua b.

13 Nov 2024

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

4-Day weekend in downtown Truckee

This is a beautiful, comfortable home with modern amenities and a wonderful location.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

15 Oct 2024

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

Lovely Truckee stay

Had a really great 3-night stay at this awesome property. Incredible location, easily walkable to everything downtown. The river was such a peaceful and beautiful backdrop…from relaxing on the deck with morning coffee to falling asleep to the sound of the water rushing by. Communication with the host was wonderful. Would definitely recommend this property, and can’t wait to go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan M.

7 Oct 2024

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

Truckee

Great location! Plenty of room! Relaxing

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

11 Sept 2024

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

An absolute gem

I can't say enough great things about this place! One of the few rentals that feel like it's built for real people to stay there (versus just for a weekend). So much space, lots of lights, great AC situation, etc. And so magical to have the river right there!! And Dinny was awesome and incredibly fast and thoughtful. Would 100% go back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

27 Aug 2024

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

Perfect Getsway

Listening to the sound of the river has always been one of my most favorite things to do. And being that this wonderful house is right on the river was very special. The house has everything you need clean comfortable beds. We just had a wonderful stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vadim A.

18 Aug 2024

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

Great location

We really enjoyed staying at this property. Great location, close walking distance to many restaurants and coffee shops. Backyard with Truckee river is amazing for relaxing during during the day and stargazing during the night. House has many upgrades including great audio system, modern bathrooms with a steam room, kitchen with everything you may need

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

31 July 2024

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

Peaceful and convenient!!

Quiet spot on the river and a few minutes walk to downtown. Best of both worlds

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn G.

24 July 2024

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

Great Getaway House

Perfect little house on the river, walk to town for shopping, restaurants etc. Can't wait to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lanell S.

18 July 2024

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

Lovely!

Wonderful, relaxing, comfortable stay at this riverside home. Very attentive host, and well appointed home convenient to old town Truckee. The beauty of the Truckee River was always in view or earshot. We enjoyed every moment.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill D.

22 June 2024

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

Great property and location

Very nice place. Completely updated and awesome location on river with easy walk to truckee

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassia A.

3 Jan 2024

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

Lovely place to stay and hang out

The house is beautiful and has many amenities. Kitchen well-equipped. However, check with the host first if there is anything listed that you are depending on to be there, as there are some things missing. Even though there wasn’t snow, we had a lovely time in this lovely house. We would definitely enjoy visiting again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Torsten F.

30 Dec 2023

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

Awesome place in central Truckee

this is a great place to stay at for your winter vacation. It’s only 10 minutes away from Northstar, and pretty much all the Truckee restaurants are in walking distance. The downstairs bedrooms are really nice and so are the attached private baths. Upstairs is a large living room area with a state of the AV entertainment system. Plus there’s a well stocked kitchen. We had a great time.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lane D.

14 Mar 2023

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

Perfect Truckee Hideaway

After an 11 hr drive from SF Airport where we were turned around due to snowfall an hour from Truckee on Rt 80 and had to drive over to and up Rt 50 all the way around Lake Tahoe's east side, we were rewarded with this amazing house on the river. It's a good thing we made the effort because everything was shut down for the next two days in blizzard conditions. We enjoyed adventure walks, and precious down time with my son and his girlfriend who live in CA. 3 days of epic skiing followed. Other than a few dated, but working, appliances in the kitchen, everything about this house was perfect. Overall newly renovated with two bedrooms with full baths with radiant floor heat and very comfortable beds. Up stairs offers a large room with a very effective gas fireplace overlooking the river with a lovely deck and grill. The driveway was just long enough to fit our two vehicles. It was cleared a couple times a day, but the whole town was overwhelmed by this rare storm so we had to do some shoveling. Dinny, the owner, could not have been more available and helpful throughout our stay. We were very happy with this rental. We hope to return next year!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

7 Mar 2023

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

Favorite place to stay in Truckee

This is my absolute favorite place to stay in all of Tahoe. My 3 favorite things are the location, the adorable house with a great layout and giant open living room, and that it has everything you need! And I’ll add one more, the heated bathroom floors and the steamer in the shower is amazing after a day on the mountain!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

3 Mar 2023

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

Great Space - Near so much

We had a great stay at the home. It was clean, convenient and well-maintained. Will definitely look to rent it again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie O.

8 Feb 2023

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

Excellent stay

Beautiful location overlooking the river, very attractive, quiet and comfortable home. Close to town for easy walking while the mountains are right there as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

30 Jan 2023

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

Favorite place in Truckee!

We love this cozy house and keep coming back. The main floor is open and has great light and river views off the deck. The two bedrooms downstairs are perfect for two couples.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

13 Jan 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay!

We loved our stay here. Walking to town is great, and the river view makes you feel like it’s not too urban. Train noise is minimal in the bedrooms since they are on the bottom. Kitchen was adequate. The place could use a deep clean and better linens, but it wasn’t a problem. We really would like to stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dinny Evans

I love this home and have recently moved in with a partner so I am making it available for folks who want to visit Truckee, a beautiful town that I moved to in 1987. This was a big winter and the Truckee River is flowing high and offers an amazing sound to fall asleep to. I have been a real estate agent in Truckee for 26 years and have recently retired turning the business over to my daughter. I am also a Radical Forgiveness and Manifestation coach and use this home for workshops and private meetings when it is not rented.

Why they chose this property

The location of this property, in the Lake Tahoe area, beautiful resort living is perfect for exploring all of the amenities available when living in paradise! Truckee has a wonderful small town energy which is easily accessed from this location. There is music, dancing, fine dining, concerts and a gallery within walking distance.

What makes this property unique

Being right in downtown Truckee has a tremendous benefit for exploring this historical community. Having access to the Truckee River is great for summer light recreating as well as beautiful snowy vistas during the winter. The elevation is just low enough to make winter snow management without a garage easy to handle. The location is close to all of the ski areas, Donner Lake for summer recreating and Lake Tahoe. Reno is only 30-45 minutes away from this downtown area for those who enjoy shows and/or casinos.

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