Pet-Friendly Lake View Retreat | 2 Queens, Hot Tub, Game Room | Near Donner Lake

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.
A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of a forested area.
A dining area with a table set for four, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A room with a foosball table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a blue wall with a mountain design.
A living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Donner Lake

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Tahoe National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Memorial State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main Floor Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guest Queen

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Kids Bedroom

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Shared Bath

Upstairs Shared Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Truckee

Located in Southside Highlands, a neighbourhood in Truckee, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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. 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 snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Map
Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Tahoe National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Donner Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sugar Bowl - 18 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 33 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 15 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet-Friendly Lake View Retreat | 2 Queens, Hot Tub, Game Room | Near Donner Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pet-Friendly Lake View Retreat | 2 Queens, Hot Tub, Game Room | Near Donner Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Lake View Retreat | 2 Queens, Hot Tub, Game Room | Near Donner Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Lake View Retreat | 2 Queens, Hot Tub, Game Room | Near Donner Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly Lake View Retreat | 2 Queens, Hot Tub, Game Room | Near Donner Lake located?

This family-friendly Truckee holiday home is located in a rural location, just steps away from Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. Sierra Nevada Conservancy and Donner Memorial State Park are also within 1 mile (2 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. 16 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay here. The house has everything you need and the views are beautiful. It was just such a peaceful location and we will be back! The host is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Pet-Friendly Lake View Retreat | 2 Queens, Hot Tub, Game Room | Near Donner Lake on 20 Oct 2026
There's something special about a peaceful Tahoe escape! We appreciate you choosing Lake Vista Hideaway and can't wait to welcome you back for another visit. - Jesse @ Tahoe Signature Properties
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Pet friendly & a lovely view of the lake from the deck.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2026
Lake Vista Hideaway is a special spot to enjoy Tahoe with your furry companions! We’d love to have you back for another lakeside escape. - Jesse @ Tahoe Signature Properties
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic location, open floor plan. Well stocked kitchen, Good quality appliances and utensils. Comfortable beds, plenty of hot water. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2026
Your kind words mean so much to us! It was lovely having you at Lake Vista Hideaway, and we'd be delighted to host you again on your next Tahoe visit. - Jesse @ Tahoe Signature Properties
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place for a family vacation-- or a group of friends-- and your well-behaved pup. The arcade games were fun, the kitchen was really well stocked -- even storage containers, which is really nice if you are staying a week or so. The road is quiet as it ends in a cul-de-sac (from which you can walk to the lake). So much wonderful hiking nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2026
Lake Vista Hideaway sounds like it was a great match for your group, and it’s wonderful knowing you had plenty to enjoy during your stay! We’d be delighted to have you back for another Tahoe getaway. -Jesse @ Tahoe Signature Properties
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eclectic cabin that is well stocked for some good cooking!Nice linens, lots of essentials in the kitchen for cooking. Beautiful views from the deck and main living area. Love South Shore Dr around Donner Lake. Less traffic and great for walking. Also very pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
Thank you for such a lovely review, Jeanine! We’re glad you enjoyed the cabin’s unique character, well-stocked kitchen, comfortable linens, and beautiful views. We’d love to welcome you back to Lake Vista Hideaway anytime! - Eugene @ Tahoe Signature Properties
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely incredible stay at this Donner Lake home. The wraparound deck was our favorite spot, perfect for morning coffee, outdoor dining, and relaxing in the lounge seating. We loved that the home was pet‑friendly—as we could take our dog on the beautiful hike around the lake and Donner park that we could start right outside our door. The home is spacious and comfortable. The kitchen was well-stocked with everything we needed to make cooking easy and enjoyable.We were just minutes from Donner Lake beaches and Downtown Truckee. The drive to Lake Tahoe (north or south) is an easy drive. We had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Pet-Friendly Lake View Retreat | 2 Queens, Hot Tub, Game Room | Near Donner Lake on 14 Oct 2026
What a wonderful way to spend your Tahoe getaway! We loved having you and your furry companion at Lake Vista Hideaway and hope to welcome you back for more special memories! - Jesse @ Tahoe Signature Properties
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was perfect for my family of 5. Plenty of space in the house for 3 teenagers to hang out. The property was close enough to walk to the public beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
It was wonderful to host your family at Lake Vista Hideaway, and we're grateful you chose to spend your time with us. We hope many more Tahoe memories are waiting for you, and we'd love to welcome you back anytime! - Jesse @ Tahoe Signature Properties
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location

Nice place to stay in a great location. Deck is fantastic with a nice hot-tub and lounge chairs and view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
Hi Katie, Thank you for your review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and loved the deck, hot tub, lounge chairs, and the view. We hope to welcome you back soon! -Genesis with Tahoe Signature Properties
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Donner house

Great house great week lots of fun
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2025
Sounds like an awesome time, Pietro! We’re so glad you enjoyed your week and made the most of it. Hope we get to host you again sometime soon! - Your Tahoe Signature Properties Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski Week Trip

We had an easy stay. The house was well appointed, including games and such for our kids, the jacuzzi was warm, the heat worked well and the manager was easy to reach. We’d stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2025
Cari, it’s so great to hear that your stay was smooth and enjoyable! We're glad the home had everything you needed for a comfortable visit. We’ll be here whenever you’re ready for another stay! - Your Tahoe Signature Properties Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary

Enjoyable stay. Relaxing. Nice place.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2024
We're happy to see we were able to provide a relaxing getaway for you, Michael! We hope to host you again soon! -Your Tahoe Signature Properties Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Great view of the lake from a very lovely upper deck. Clean, modernized and fully equipped kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2024
We're so happy to see that the home was a good fit for you, Alexandria! It was our pleasure hosting you :) -Your Tahoe Signature Properties Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No complaints but a few tips.The shower head upstairs kept falling off. We learned if you held it while you turned the shower on and off it stayed put better.Also, cell phone service wasn’t great so take a screenshot of the door code and entry info before you arrive. Kitchen and laundry were well stocked and convenient.Just be aware, there are a lot of stairs in the unit. It wasn’t a problem for those of us staying there but my elderly father had difficulty navigating them when he came for dinner. We had a lovely stay. The views of the lake are amazing and the balcony was such a pleasant place for morning coffee and after dinner conversation.Staff was quick to return our emails with questions which was helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback, Cameron, and we’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful views, balcony, and overall stay. We appreciate the helpful notes as well and are happy our team could assist along the way. We’d love to host you again at Lake Vista Hideaway anytime! - Eugene @ Tahoe Signature Properties
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice house

The house was very clean and stocked with everything we needed. Beautiful view. Only reason we gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because it stated it’s a 1 minute walk to the Lake which is false. We had to drive or walk about 10-15 minutes which is fine but we wanted to be walking distance because of the kids. Other than that a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2024
Hi Sean, Thank you for your feedback and for choosing to stay with us. We genuinely appreciate your insights. We want to clarify that we don’t advertise the house as being a 1-minute walk to Donner Lake, and we’re sorry for any confusion caused by the VRBO listing. After looking into it, we discovered that VRBO mistakenly lists it as a 1-minute walk next to the map. We have already opened a ticket with them to rectify this issue, and we apologize for not addressing it sooner. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to welcome you back in the future! Dana@ Tahoe Signature Properties
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Five star view and amenities

Went for a family get away with ages 89 to 11 for the Donner Triathlon. We sat in the hot tub and looked out over the lake it was very relaxing. We watched the sun come up and the birds awaken while laying in bed looking out over the lake. The kitchen had everything plus more. The cleanliness and details were better than described. We would ci
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House!

We had a nice time staying at the house. I grew up in Truckee but have never lived at Donner Lake. It was nice to bring my husband and kids here and enjoy being so close. The house was plenty big enough for us and our 8 and 10 year old. My family same to visit and all the cousins had fun with the game room downstairs. The house is kind of right in the middle of China Cove and West End Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Donner Lake getaway

Great little property on Donner Lake, nice views with a balcony and hot tub. Overall great experience but a few smaller issues. First, steep driveway that was very icy with the weather and I definitely needed to shovel/scrape it even with a AWD SUV on all-weather tires. Second floor power was out, (not sure if this wasn't checked beforehand?) but management was helpful in helping me find the circuit breaker to reset things. Ice making wasn't working. Dishwasher a little finicky getting started. But no significant major issues and the kids liked it. Again, overall great homebase on Donner Lake, easy access to Sugar Bowl and local trails/snowshoeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2025
Thanks so much for your kind words! We’re glad to hear you had a great time and that the location was perfect for your trip. We appreciate your understanding with the smaller concerns, and we’ll be sure to address them. We’d love to have you back anytime! - Your Tahoe Signature Properties Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect in every way. Exceptional communication and management by Tahoe Signature Properties!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2026
We truly appreciate your wonderful feedback, Jessica! It means a lot to know you had such a seamless stay and felt well cared for by our team. We’d be delighted to welcome you back to Lake Vista Hideaway anytime! - Eugene @ Tahoe Signature Properties
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family getaway to Donner Lake was amazing! The house lived up to our expectations and beyond, beautiful views and great location! Communication with the property management was amazing they checked in with us to make sure things were good!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2026
There’s nothing better than a getaway that exceeds expectations, and we’re so grateful you chose Lake Vista Hideaway for your time at Donner Lake. We’d love to welcome your family back for another memorable stay! - Jesse @ Tahoe Signature Properties
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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