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Family friendly home set amongst the pines, and backing up to a National Forest

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Front of house including deck
Entryway facing out to driveway
Entryway as you enter front door
Great room from staircase

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Loft

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom (on main floor)

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Family friendly home set amongst the pines, and backing up to a National Forest

SORRY NO LONG TERM LEASES OR WINTER SKI LEASES.
NO PETS. NOT SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE WITH PET ALLERGIES.

Sleeps 8 with 3 bedrooms, plus queen hideaway bed in loft & 2 full bathrooms. (master bed and full bath on main floor). Flat driveway with 2 car garage. Wi-Fi, gas stove, forced air heating, washer/dryer, 40” flat screen TV, stereo, deck with BBQ. Owner loves to cook/bake and kitchen has many nice amenities (Cuisinart, Henckels knives, spices, etc.) Safeway grocery store less than 5 miles away.
Home is part of the Tahoe Donner Association so streets are well maintained in winter and rental comes with transferable passes giving you access to (pay-as-you-use) amenities including golf, 3 swimming pools, equestrian center/horseback riding, tennis courts, Tahoe Donner Beach Club Marina (offering beach/lake access, boat launch area, and rentable kayaks, Hobie waves, pedal boats, paddle boards, windsurfers). Biking center offers bike rentals and serves as the base for an extensive biking trail system. Association also has its' own downhill ski resort and cross country ski area with 100K of trails.
Nearby activities: hiking trails (well maintained by our association fees) that follows along National Forest for miles on either side of our backyard. ½ mile to 18-hole golf course, fitness center, swimming, restaurant and market. 2 miles to tennis courts. Less than 5 miles to Tahoe Donner Beach Club Marina and 5 miles to historic downtown Truckee with shops, restaurants, bike rental shops and California welcome center. Fishing available in nearby Donner Lake and Truckee River.
NOTE: For any guest stays longer than 2 weeks, we will charge additional cleaning fees.

Town of Truckee STR: 018962

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Recycling & Green Waste pick-up occurs every other Tuesday at house. If you run out of space in Recycling bin, use blue bag under kitchen sink. Blue bags placed beside cans in garbage enclosure.
Water Heater (in Laundry room) Turn water heater thermostat to VACATION setting. Forced Air Heating If you used heating during your stay, press F1, followed by 01 then A to turn heating function off.
Activate Alarm See instructions Locking Front Door Press Lock icon button in bottom right-hand corner of keypad
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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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. Travelling with kids? Consider KidZone Museum and Olympic Valley Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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What's nearby

  • Tahoe Donner Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Donner Lake - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 20 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Sugar Bowl - 21 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 11 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family friendly home set amongst the pines, and backing up to a National Forest have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Family friendly home set amongst the pines, and backing up to a National Forest?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family friendly home set amongst the pines, and backing up to a National Forest on 14 Apr 2026 start from AU$262, 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 Family friendly home set amongst the pines, and backing up to a National Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family friendly home set amongst the pines, and backing up to a National Forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly home set amongst the pines, and backing up to a National Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly home set amongst the pines, and backing up to a National Forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly home set amongst the pines, and backing up to a National Forest located?

This family-friendly Truckee holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tahoe National Forest, Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area and Tahoe Donner Golf Course. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area and Tahoe Donner Tennis Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming host, great location, and very kid-friendly. We've gone twice and enjoyed both times!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts provided great communication prior to, during, and after the stay. Little extras like ziplock bags and cooking oil helped us prepare meals in-house. The beds and couches were comfortable and the gas fireplace made it feel really cozy. We would definitely return to this house again. The Truckee area is beautiful and we enjoyed the Nordic trails at Tahoe-Donner nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry D.

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

Comfortable cabin

Very comfortable for our family group of eight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

derek w.

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

great quick stay

great location, bike trails behind... lots of things for little kids
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Excellent Stay

Fantastic house in a beautiful setting!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald (Jerry) J.

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

We enjoyed the lovely, clean, and comfortable hone. The host, Maureen, was kind and friendly.

Perfect home in a perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeanine a.

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

Great trip

Wonderful place to stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this inviting mountain home. The owners provided clear instructions and communicated well--not just about the house but also about community events that were happening during our time there. The kitchen was well stocked, the beds comfortable, and there were a variety of toys for our little ones to play with. We enjoyed the trail behind the house that borders a national forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralph and Ingrid K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in a quiet area, with thoughtful amenities throughout. We really enjoyed the Tahoe Donner area, and appreciated the ability to go to the clubhouse for dinner. It is within 30 minutes of Lake Tahoe, and served as our base for multiple trips there, as well as to Reno. Everything in the house was in good condition, and we appreciated having the garage to park in at night. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeanine a.

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

thank you

wonderful stay as always!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viktor F.

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

This house is perfect

It was a great stay, clean cozy house, beautiful forest views from the windows, we enjoyed our time with family and friends
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julanne H.

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

Perfect vacation spot!

We had a blast! The house is well location, we loved the layout and everything was easy to operate. This place is wonderful for kids and two families! Thank you for an amazing house and a fabulous time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian V.

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

Great Family Stay for Palisades and Lake Tahoe

Excellent house for our family vacation (my husband and I, my parents, my brother and sister in law and toddler niece). Easy driving distance into Truckee, to Palisades Tahoe, and down to North Lake Tahoe. Hosts are very prepared and have excellent communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen w.

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

Excellent

Owners managers super nice and helpful people
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Wonderful Stay

We are repeat visitors to this property. We love its location. It is comfy and clean. It is prefect for our family of four. The owners are extremely helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry J.

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

Golf haven!

Beautiful, clean, and comfortable home nestled in the woods convenient to everything. All the amenities were great. Great host that was patient, welcoming, and friendly. Second visit and hope to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Second Stay, Just as Good as the First!

We love the location of this property. It is also very clean and comfortable. Maureen and Chris are very helpful and easy to get ahold of if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

Birthday celebration

This was perfect for the five of us. We were very comfortable in the living room with good seating on the couches and around the dining table. Had a great time!Thanks for sharing you home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mila M.

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

Comfortable house

The house is very comfortable and equipped with everything our family (2 adults and 2 kids) needed. There is a trail right behind the house. We had a great stay, thank you.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Family friendly home with great snowplay area behind

The house is as described and it worked particularly well for us where we had two toddlers. The owners have made the house very young family friendly. Also there is an extensive forest area behind the house with gentle slopes so we were able to introduce the little ones to snow and tobogganing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy R.

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

Very Clean and Extra nice!

Very clean and extra nice. Very nice location and hiking trails. Loved the extra space, kitchen and neighborhood. We have a large family of all ages and everyone loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Great Ski Get Away

Our primary purpose was to ski the Lake Tahoe resorts. This place was like a home away from home. It has all the comforts and amenities a family needs and is close to shopping and the ski slopes. Nestled in a wooded community, it is cozy, clean and comfy. Our host Maureen was wonderful and responsive. She sent us area happenings and suggestions during our stay. We simply enjoyed our time and would rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha Z.

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

Cozy place!

Nice cozy house with plenty of room and a good size kitchen! Maureen was easy to communicate with. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Fantastic Tahoe Donner Home

My family of 4 had a great ski week at Maureen and Chris’ comfortable Tahoe Donner home. With 3 bedrooms and a loft, there was plenty of room for more than 4 of us. The house is stocked with everything you need. Excellent communication from Maureen on opening and closing the house. We will definitely look to stay again when we are back in Truckee for skiing.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Yan K.

Great!!!

Maureen's property is great, and hard to bet for the price. It was well stocked and accomodating for our group of 7. All the communications with the owner were prompt and detailed. Will certainly book again! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

About the host

Hosted by Maureen Griffin White

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We are an active family who loves coming to our Tahoe house. Sometimes we come up to take advantage of all the great recreational offerings in the Tahoe area. Other times I come up with girlfriends and we simply relax and take a break from our busy Silicon Valley lives.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property before we had children. We skied 2-3 times a month and knew we wanted a place of our own. Our family now comes often to enjoy both winter and summer activities.

What makes this property unique

Situated among the beautiful pine trees, we back up to an evergreen belt/national forest ensuring privacy. The house is well designed for either families or couples, with a great room suitable for children or entertaining. We also like the flat driveway during winter time, making it easy to get in and out.

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