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Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit
Cabin in Truckee with kitchen and balcony
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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Soda Springs, CA
- Place, Soda Springs5 min drive
- Place, Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort5 min drive
- Place, Boreal Mountain Resort7 min drive
- Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)21 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit
Escape to Tamarack Timber Retreat, a cozy 4BR/2BA Donner Summit cabin. Minutes from Sugar Bowl, Boreal, Donner Lake, and Truckee, it’s perfect for ski weekends, lake days, hiking, and year-round alpine adventures. Features include a wood-burning fireplace, forest views, fully equipped kitchen, deck, and fast Wi-Fi—ideal for families and groups seeking space, comfort, and mountain charm.
The space
A Classic Mountain Cabin Designed for Comfort
This 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,612-sq-ft modified A-frame cabin spans two levels and offers a warm, inviting layout ideal for families, multigenerational groups, or friends traveling together.
Sleeping Arrangements (Flexible for Groups)
• Upstairs Bedroom 1: King bed + bunk bed (lower full / upper twin)
• Upstairs Bedroom 2: Queen bed
• Downstairs Bedroom 3: Queen bed
• Downstairs Bedroom 4: Full bed
Comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests depending on configuration.
Living Spaces & Comfort
The open great room features:
• A wood-burning fireplace for cozy winter nights
• Large windows with forest views and natural light
• Comfortable seating for gathering, games, or movie nights
The fully equipped kitchen includes an oven/range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, disposal, cookware, and essentials — perfect for home-cooked meals after the slopes. A washer and dryer in the hallway make longer stays easy.
Outdoor Space & Gear-Friendly Setup
• Private deck for relaxing or dining outdoors
• Grassy backyard for kids, lounging, or fresh mountain air
• Gear storage with loft space and racks
• Private driveway parking for up to 3 cars (no garage)
Location & Activities
Donner Summit / Soda Springs
5 min to Sugar Bowl
10 min to Boreal & Donner Lake
15 min to downtown Truckee (restaurants, shops, breweries)
25 min to Northstar
30 min to Palisades Tahoe
Winter
Skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and sledding just minutes away — with easy access to I-80 for resort hopping.
Spring–Fall
Hiking, biking, rock climbing, lake days at Donner Lake, river access, and scenic alpine exploration — all close to the cabin.
Ideal For
• Families & multigenerational groups
• Ski weekends & snow play trips
• Summer lake and trail adventures
• Group getaways seeking space, comfort, and location
Guest Access
Guests have full, private access to the entire home and driveway parking for up to 3 vehicles.
Guest access
Guest will have access to the entire home, with 3 parking spaces in the driveway.
The space
A Classic Mountain Cabin Designed for Comfort
This 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,612-sq-ft modified A-frame cabin spans two levels and offers a warm, inviting layout ideal for families, multigenerational groups, or friends traveling together.
Sleeping Arrangements (Flexible for Groups)
• Upstairs Bedroom 1: King bed + bunk bed (lower full / upper twin)
• Upstairs Bedroom 2: Queen bed
• Downstairs Bedroom 3: Queen bed
• Downstairs Bedroom 4: Full bed
Comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests depending on configuration.
Living Spaces & Comfort
The open great room features:
• A wood-burning fireplace for cozy winter nights
• Large windows with forest views and natural light
• Comfortable seating for gathering, games, or movie nights
The fully equipped kitchen includes an oven/range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, disposal, cookware, and essentials — perfect for home-cooked meals after the slopes. A washer and dryer in the hallway make longer stays easy.
Outdoor Space & Gear-Friendly Setup
• Private deck for relaxing or dining outdoors
• Grassy backyard for kids, lounging, or fresh mountain air
• Gear storage with loft space and racks
• Private driveway parking for up to 3 cars (no garage)
Location & Activities
Donner Summit / Soda Springs
5 min to Sugar Bowl
10 min to Boreal & Donner Lake
15 min to downtown Truckee (restaurants, shops, breweries)
25 min to Northstar
30 min to Palisades Tahoe
Winter
Skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and sledding just minutes away — with easy access to I-80 for resort hopping.
Spring–Fall
Hiking, biking, rock climbing, lake days at Donner Lake, river access, and scenic alpine exploration — all close to the cabin.
Ideal For
• Families & multigenerational groups
• Ski weekends & snow play trips
• Summer lake and trail adventures
• Group getaways seeking space, comfort, and location
Guest Access
Guests have full, private access to the entire home and driveway parking for up to 3 vehicles.
Guest access
Guest will have access to the entire home, with 3 parking spaces in the driveway.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Barbecue
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Assistance animals are always allowed
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
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Truckee
Pla-Vada Woodlands, a neighbourhood in Truckee, is home to this cabin. Soda Springs and Boreal Mountain 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 and Donner Memorial State Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
Soda Springs, CA
What's nearby
- Soda Springs - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
- Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort - 5 min drive - 7.2 km
- Boreal Mountain Resort - 7 min drive - 11.8 km
- Sugar Bowl - 10 min drive - 12.2 km
- Sugar Bowl Resort - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- For Real Dough - 16 min walk
- Indian Kitchen 80 - 8 min drive
- Subway - 8 min drive
- Old 40 Bar & Grill - 13 min drive
- Upper Deck Bar (at Boreal) - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Nick Federighi
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