Tahoe Donner Custom Crafted Log Home Ski in Ski Out!
The Kodiak Lodge is located on the ski slope at Tahoe Donner Ski Area in beautiful Truckee, CA. and provides a true Ski In Ski Out experience at Tahoe Donner. Step outside put your skis or snowboard on and you're off on a downhill adventure. This unique custom crafted log home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, cozy and comfortable loft with cable television & 60” flat screen TV, a spacious living room with a river rock fire place as it’s center piece and 180 degree views of the ski slope and adjoining mountains, 2 car garage, living level wrap around deck with views of the ski slope, deck off of master bedroom with hot-tub, game room complete with Air Hockey, Foosball, competition shuffleboard table, pinball machine, and Xbox / PS3 game consoles (games not included), wide range of DVD's and books for adults and children, WIFI wireless internet, and a brand new back-up generator with automatic transfer switch ensuring you'll never know if the power is out!
While staying at the Kodiak Lodge you’ll enjoy guest access to all the amenities that Tahoe Donner Association has to offer including downhill & cross country skiing, snowboarding, sledding at the SnowPlay area, heated swimming, fitness center, horseback riding, golf, tennis, biking, hiking, dining at Pizza on the Hill or The Lodge, The Grill, and the Beach Club at Donner lake which includes swimming, boating, sailing, fishing, and stand-up paddle boarding (SUP). From the Kodiak Lodge, you can ski or snowboard down the mountain to The Grill (a restaurant equipped with a full bar) and also purchase lift tickets.
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If that isn’t enough it’s just a short drive to picturesque downtown Truckee, 25 minutes to North Shore Lake Tahoe, and 1 hour to South Shore Lake Tahoe.
The Kodiak Lodge is a one of kind mountain home with year round beauty in an amazing location that you're sure to enjoy!
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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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 027840
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. KidZone Museum and Olympic Valley Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Donner Lake - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
Northstar California Resort - 22 min drive - 17.0 km
Sugar Bowl - 22 min drive - 21.0 km
Getting around
Truckee Station - 14 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 13 min drive
Starbucks - 12 min drive
Coffeebar Bakery - 11 min drive
Tahoe Donner - 9 min drive
Panda Express - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Tahoe Donner Custom Crafted Log Home Ski in Ski Out! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Tahoe Donner Custom Crafted Log Home Ski in Ski Out!?
As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tahoe Donner Custom Crafted Log Home Ski in Ski Out! on 10 Apr 2026 start from AU$1,419, 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.
Is Tahoe Donner Custom Crafted Log Home Ski in Ski Out! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Tahoe Donner Custom Crafted Log Home Ski in Ski Out!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Tahoe Donner Custom Crafted Log Home Ski in Ski Out!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Tahoe Donner Custom Crafted Log Home Ski in Ski Out!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Tahoe Donner Custom Crafted Log Home Ski in Ski Out! located?
Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Truckee is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area and Tahoe National Forest, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.
Reviews
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This is our 2nd time staying at the Kodiak lodge to ski Tahoe Donner. Simply awesome! Couldn't ask for a better ski house for our family with 2 young kids that love to ski. Can't wait to come back again next year!
Location, location, location!
For a weekend of skiing at Tahoe Donner, it doesn’t get better than this! And the game room in the basement was perfect for sending the kids off to when they wake up too early.... :) We loved being able to ski in and out, watch the slopes from the balcony and cozy up by the fireplace or soak in the hot tub after a long day in the snow.
A couple minor improvements I would suggest:
A few more larger pots and pans in the kitchen..... trying to cook spaghetti for 7 people was tough because there wasn’t a pot large enough to boil it in.
Television set ups are challenging.... so many remotes to so many various devices.... took us til the 3rd night to figure out how to get Netflix to work on any one of the 3 televisions..... and we’re reasonably tech savvy folks.
Again, just some suggestions for improvements but nothing that detracted from our wonderful stay! Definitely hope to return!
Staying at Kodiak Lodge was magical! The living room and dining area had a gorgeous panoramic view across the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort. There is a really fun game room with air hockey, shuffle board, etc. that our family really enjoyed. And a shout-out to the management and owner for being so responsive and flexible in letting us re-schedule due to the stay-at-home orders.
My family had a fantastic ski weekend here. You can't beat the Kodiak lodge in terms of location for ski-in ski-out. The log craftsmanship is first-class, and the house is very well suited for families with small kids - low handrails for the stairs, a library of great children's books, the game room, and a spectacular deck. We're coming back for sure!
This is wonderful place for a family! It has tons of amenities, is super clean, and has amazing views! I loved sitting on the deck every morning with my coffee - and in the evenings for dinner. It is a great place to reconnect with family without having to go anywhere! Highly recommend!
The house is amazing, especially for families. Probably the best parts are the views, the game room and the proximity to Tahoe Donner ski area. Our family had a blast and will definitely look to book again.
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful property. What a great location! You can enjoy superb views of the Donner slopes. The house was well stocked with everything and very comfortable indeed. The owner's instructions were detailed and extremely helpful. We definitely intend to come back one day!
We had a great stay at the Kodiak Lodge. Our kids, age 6 and 8, loved the game room. We loved the view of the slopes, and the ability to ski in and out. The run outside the house is green, so even our kids who were learning to ski, they could ski in with our help. Also the house has a great spot for sledding! The host was very responsive and the whole check-in process was easy.
Victoria G.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen H.
9 Feb 2019
Fantastic location, fantastic home
We loved this property and will definitely want to rent again. Right on the slopes... all the amenities... thank you!
Karen H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie B.
6 Jan 2019
AMAZING!
We rented this home for 3 nights and will be back again and again! The home itself is absolutely beautiful and has everything you need. It is right in the ski hill and we had a wonderful vacation. The owners were kind and accommodating.
Stephanie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julius B.
28 Dec 2018
Beautiful cabin with excellent view of ski lifts
My family and I enjoyed staying in this cabin over Christmas. The Game room, fireplace, and hot tub did not disappoint. The owners quickly respond to any messages. We will definitely be staying here again in the future.
Julius B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brad W.
8 Mar 2018
Kodiak Lodge
If you have young children or beginning to intermediate level skiers this is the best place to stay on the west coast. It is very well equipped, ON the ski run and loaded with things to do with the family. It's got a game room , hot tub, plenty of snow toys and a back up generator for those frequent power failures. It easily sleeps 8-10. Our family loves this place.
Brad W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Austin H.
8 Mar 2018
Well-appointed turnkey experience
We booked this home for a long weekend as a chance for my wife, our 9 month old son, and my mom to have a chance to unplug for some quality family time for a few days.
The property does not disappoint - it's located directly on the slopes of Tahoe Donner, and while we didn't ski, doing so would be incredibly easy without ever having to get into a vehicle. The roads were also well maintained (including the driveway), despite the fact that the area received over 30" of snow in the first 36 hours of our arrival.
The home itself - everything is in "like new" condition and you can tell the owners have families with kids of all ages in mind. There's a veritable Blockbuster Video (RIP) sized library of dvds for adults and kids, and books and toys that cater to little ones (think Lincoln Logs, alphabet books, etc). Downstairs, there's also a separate game room with a big screen tv and xbox, pinball machine, shuffle board, fooseball, and air hockey. My wife and I had a ton of fun just having a date night in the game room our second night when we were snowed in. Notably, there's also an extremely well-maintained hot tub on the private deck off the master suite. I don't believe this is mentioned in the listing but it's a huge plus and was really nice.
Amber was also extremely proactive in her communications and we never felt uncertain about any aspect of our stay nor did we get the sense any issues would go unresolved (we didn't have any).
We highly recommend this property for anyone with kids looking for a great getaway and will certainly be back again in the future.
Austin H.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sean W.
1 Apr 2017
Great place
We stayed here with 10 people and there was plenty of room in this beautiful log cabin. We ate in practically every meal and found the kitchen well stocked. Kids had a blast in the game room. If you are coming here to ski and have your equipment, it truly is ski-in & out. If you need to rent, you'll need to drive over to get your gear though - it's too far to walk through the snow.
Sean W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Brad W.
28 Feb 2017
This place is together!
The house is well equipped with an outstanding " on the slopes" location. The resort is very family friendly and I highly recommend it for families with young children learning how to ski. When looking at the few houses that line the slopes from the chairlift, this is the nicest one by far. The owner knows how to set up a house for families to have a memorable vacation. Brad Wiles