10/10 Excellent
Eva R.
28 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eva R.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Entire home
Family-friendly cabin in Tahoe Donner/Truckee
Holiday home in Truckee with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Truckee, CA
- Place, Tahoe Donner Tennis Center10 min walk
- Place, Coyote Moon Golf Course19 min walk
- Place, Tahoe Donner Golf Course2 min drive
- Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)10 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bunk Bed
Loft
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Family-friendly cabin in Tahoe Donner/Truckee
Conveniently located in Tahoe Donner, Casa Ponderosa offers a cozy, family-friendly retreat, with an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, and panoramic windows. Two bedrooms plus loft, and 3 full bathrooms, comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests. Enjoy a home-cooked meal with our fully-equipped kitchen and warm up by the wood-burning stove at the end of an outdoor-filled day. Located a short drive to major ski resorts (Northstar, Palisades, Sugar Bowl, Tahoe Donner), Donner Lake, and Lake Tahoe.
Living room with high ceiling, expansive windows, and wood-burning stove.
Kitchen is fully-equipped with stove, oven, toaster oven, microwave, coffee maker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, selection of pots/pans and dining ware.
Dining area with table that seats 6, plus 3 counter seats.
In-unit washer and dryer.
Parking: Park up to 4 cars on driveway (there is NO garage). In the winter, snow is cleared from the driveway only after at least 4 inches have accumulated. Absolutely no street parking allowed.
The driveway is steep and can get very icy - in the winter, YOU WILL NEED SNOW TIRES or CHAINS to access the cabin.
Up to 2 dogs allowed with extra fee.
Available for monthly summer/ski lease - contact for more information.
Short-term permit #028064
Living room with high ceiling, expansive windows, and wood-burning stove.
Kitchen is fully-equipped with stove, oven, toaster oven, microwave, coffee maker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, selection of pots/pans and dining ware.
Dining area with table that seats 6, plus 3 counter seats.
In-unit washer and dryer.
Parking: Park up to 4 cars on driveway (there is NO garage). In the winter, snow is cleared from the driveway only after at least 4 inches have accumulated. Absolutely no street parking allowed.
The driveway is steep and can get very icy - in the winter, YOU WILL NEED SNOW TIRES or CHAINS to access the cabin.
Up to 2 dogs allowed with extra fee.
Available for monthly summer/ski lease - contact for more information.
Short-term permit #028064
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Truckee
Located in Truckee, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tahoe Donner Tennis Center or North Tahoe Regional Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Truckee, CA
What's nearby
- Tahoe Donner Tennis Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Coyote Moon Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Tahoe Donner Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Donner Lake - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
- Northstar California Resort - 16 min drive - 20.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 6 min drive
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Tahoe Donner - 7 min drive
- Coffeebar Bakery - 4 min drive
- Panda Express - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Sharon
We are a family that loves exploring the outdoors - whether it's camping, hiking, skiing, swimming, paddling, exploring or just hanging out.
Languages:
English
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