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AFFORDABLE DONNER LAKE HOUSE: Located Across from Donner Lake, Near Pier, Dog OK

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A lodge with a stone facade, wooden exterior, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A single-story building with a beige exterior, a front porch, and a garage. It is surrounded by tall pine trees and a clear blue sky.
A wooden deck with a barbecue grill and outdoor chairs.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a dining table with chairs.
A living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a ceiling fan, a large window, and a television.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Donner Lake
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Armstrong
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Memorial State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

AFFORDABLE DONNER LAKE HOUSE: Located Across from Donner Lake, Near Pier, Dog OK

DONNER LAKE HOUSE IN TRUCKEE LOCATED ACROSS FROM DONNER LAKE: 1-story house, sunny Northeast end of Donner Lake near Donner Memorial State Park.

Easy Lake Access. Public Pier Nearby. Dog OK**
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Truckee, California. 3-bedroom, 2-bath, Donner Lake vacation rental home just steps from the lake and pier. Enjoy lake views from master bedroom deck! Located at Donner Lake, not far from town of Truckee, California, this affordably-priced family home offers convenient access to restaurants and shops in downtown Truckee. Conveniently located near Sugar Bowl, Northstar, Palisades Tahoe, and Alpine Meadows too!

This comfortable family home is located on the sunny side of the lake, close to the Donner Memorial State Park. The lake access is across Donner Pass road.

The house is comfortably furnished and well equipped. High speed internet (please note: service not guaranteed as we subscribe to local carrier), gas BBQ, outdoor patio furnishings, fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, beach chairs, and attached two car garage.

Ski resorts nearby include Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley), Alpine Meadows, Northstar, Homewood, Boreal, Sugar Bowl and Tahoe Donner. Historic town of Truckee with great dining and retail options. River rafting, hiking and biking trails, South Shore casinos, and convenient access to Tahoe City.

Hardwood flooring, granite entry, fully-equipped kitchen, as well as additional parking for RV or boat trailer. The spacious family room will comfortably seat everyone for drinks, movies, games, or relaxation time by the wood-burning fireplace after a day on the slopes or at the beach.

This Donner Lake home in beautiful Truckee, California, is the perfect accommodation for couples, families, and friends. Extended stay options available. Dog friendly by prior arrangement only. Accommodates 1-6 people. Dog considered.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No parties or gatherings permitted.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 453 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
1 dog allowed, 2nd dog may be considered: inquire.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only. Please clean up smoking materials.
No parties or gatherings of any kind allowed. Maximum of 6 people permitted, day or night.
Guests must complete, sign, and return Rental Agreement for reservation confirmation within 1 day, or booking is subject to cancellation and refund.
Owner reserves the right to cancel any reservation where guest fails to return completed Rental Agreement within specified period.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 50572vb
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
Note from host: No parties or gatherings permitted.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. 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. Olympic Valley Park and Village Ice Skating Rink are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Armstrong - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Emigrant Trail Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • beach near Donner Pines Tract - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 5 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪New Moon Natural Foods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is AFFORDABLE DONNER LAKE HOUSE: Located Across from Donner Lake, Near Pier, Dog OK pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at AFFORDABLE DONNER LAKE HOUSE: Located Across from Donner Lake, Near Pier, Dog OK?

As of 14 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AFFORDABLE DONNER LAKE HOUSE: Located Across from Donner Lake, Near Pier, Dog OK on 12 Oct 2026 start from AU$2,795, 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.

How much is parking at AFFORDABLE DONNER LAKE HOUSE: Located Across from Donner Lake, Near Pier, Dog OK?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at AFFORDABLE DONNER LAKE HOUSE: Located Across from Donner Lake, Near Pier, Dog OK?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at AFFORDABLE DONNER LAKE HOUSE: Located Across from Donner Lake, Near Pier, Dog OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is AFFORDABLE DONNER LAKE HOUSE: Located Across from Donner Lake, Near Pier, Dog OK located?

Located in the heart of Truckee, this holiday home is steps away from Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. Donner Memorial State Park and Coyote Moon Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Markana J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, house was clean and comfortable, a very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Olen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location. Walking distance to the beach and the state park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Eddie R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Not enough photos showing the home and its condition. Had there been photos, I wouldn’t have rented it. Needs a lot of work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2026
This mountain home at Donner Lake is professionally cleaned, maintained, and updated on a very regular basis. This month we upgraded to the newest Smart TVs and restocked beach equipment. Throughout the year, and especially this summer, we’ve received several pictures and notes from happy guests so your review was surprising. We would have appreciated hearing from you during your stay if there was anything that needed attention.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bonnie F.

Liked: Location
We had trouble getting the TV turned on but that happens whenever we rent a vacation house everyone jacks around with the wires, remote controls etc but they worked with us and it turned out fine
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly, I go there ever year. Great communication, clean, and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2026
Thanks so much for the nice review! We appreciate you taking such excellent care of the house and look forward to having you back next winter! Thanks again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location; cozy house; comfortable beds, nice pillows and bed linens.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay here! The house was so clean and comfortable. Karri was so easy to communicate with and was accommodating. We felt very welcome and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
Thank you, Jessica! We appreciate you taking such excellent care of the house during your stay. Please accept our invitation to return anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Our family loved the location. We could walk to the piers ( across the street) or a 5 minute walk to the Donner Memorial Park where I would hike through daily with our dog.My parents enjoy the house with minimal stairs and 3 small but nice decks to go and relax outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
Thank you for the nice review, Angelo! Glad your family enjoyed their stay, and please accept our offer to return anytime. We appreciate your kindness. Special thanks for taking such good care of the house during your stay. Hope to hear from you again :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gina E.

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

Summertime

Golfed, swam and BbQ with family! Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Great family vacation

Had a great time staying for the week. Very close to lake and great having access to Tahoe Donner HOA amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Great place to stay

Very clean, good communication, great area to stay. Looking forward to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana A.

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

Dinner Lake getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at this comfortable and cozy house. It’s very convenient to downtown Truckee and Sugar Bowl ski resort.The place was clean and the kitchen well stocked. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carry C.

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

Sweet location!

Great location and access to DL. Comfortable home with comfortable beds. Owner and property mngr. were very kind and responsive. We’d come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deanna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. House was perfect, the only thing was someone stold our chairs from the dock! Other than that we really enjoyed donner lake. We rented a boat for a couple of hours, and rented bikes for my daughter and friend. Kindly;Deanna F. and family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dayna G.

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

Perfect Spot

The house is clean and the perfect size for a family of four and a dog! It's also in a great location. The public docks can be accessed on foot in less than one minute, and downtown Truckee is only five minutes by car.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Very Comfortable

This house is nothing fancy, and doesn’t have much classic Sierra cabin feel, and no great views, but it’s very comfortable and clean with lots of dishes and cooking stuff and comfortable furniture. Great location very close to Donner Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dorene S.

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

Excellent experience!

This house is just perfect. The kitchen was a delight to prepare food in. A short walk to the beach was enjoyed several times a day. We were pleased that our small dog could be accommodated. We hope to return to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Donner Lake view

Everything was as expected- no air conditioning but screens on the windows and fans for each room made it comfortable. The location is great - right across the street from Donner Lake access on the public piers and just a short walk to the private beach and state park. The house was perfect for our family of 6 adults. It was great to have access to the Tahoe-Donner resort and beach facilities for $20 pp/ per day. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor C.

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

Great relaxing vacation

The pace was clean , is fully equiped ,the bbq had propaneis within walking distance to the lake , and a shortbdrice to town, and Donner state park, a short drive to Lake Tahoe ,very cute house. The only thing is that for the summer the home does not have air-conditioning and if its hot out side it can get up to 80 or 79degrees inside the house they have fans and it helps to be able to sleep at night, but it gets hot. Otherwise the home is great and comfortable and quiet neighborhood. We would visit there again.it was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

daniel f.

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

Clean, warm, wonderful location.

As advertised. The best part about this property is the location. Close to everything but somehow out of the way. The rooms are all clean. The house is warm. Not the most luxurious. But the furnishings are comfortable clean and well maintained. All of the appliances and amenities work fine.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neda R.

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

Amazing Donner Lake Location

This house was in an amazing location, perfect for boating with our own inflatable raft and kayak (which we could store in the garage). Two public piers and a small beach area are just 200 ft away. They were will stocked for beach and water fun, with beach chairs and sand toys and a small inflatable lounge chair for the kids. The kitchen had all the supplies needed. The house was clean and comfortable, and the local host was very helpful when we had questions. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael L.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Nice view when the rain stopped we had a good time

The home had not been cleaned when we arrived. It was raining cats and dogs and we had our old dog with us. We had to wait in the garage for two hours while a cleaning crew cleaned the home from the last people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2023
We’re sorry this happened, Michael. Evidently the cleaning service was short staffed and running behind that day. We have contracted with this service for several years and never had a problem. Hope you received cleaning refund. We are sorry you couldn’t take us up on dinner in town, but hope you will return again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Close to ski resorts and easy access

Comfortable home. Important to note - this cabin is close to the 80 and you can hear the traffic when outside. I could see this being an issue in the Summer months. Winter season - you can't hear it from inside. Cabin is very close to the main drag of Donner Pass Road. Keep that in mind if traveling with dog/ small kids. Wifi was very slow. Lot next door is no longer vacant. Construction occurring during weekdays.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2023
Thank you for your comments. There is still a vacant lot next door to this house. The owner of the property on other side of our vacant lot is completing construction. We kept the lot adjoining the house open to preserve the view of Donner Lake. Thanks for letting us know about the local Wifi provider. We will pursuer other options, and look to make a change right away. Thanks again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clayton T.

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

Right by Donner Lake Public Piers

Nice little house by Donner Lake. Clean interior with plenty of bedrooms and sleeping areas. Fully stocked kitchen and laundry facilities and easy check in. The house is a 2 minute walk to a cluster of public piers on Donner Lake which we found to be very convenient during this year of high water and little "beach" areas. The one major drawback is that Donner Pass Rd. which runs around the Lake and is between you and the lake is busy with cars driving VERY fast. Can' just let the kids run down to the lake. But otherwise this house is in an ideal location to access Donner Lake, Truckee Downtown and pop over to Tahoe if you want. If you are looking for a huge house ON the lake with giant panoramic view windows, there are plenty of them available, but that's not what this is. Overall found it ideal for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

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

Perfect Lake House

My trip to Karri’s vacation house was cut short. We took a walk on the public pier across the road from the house. Be careful these public piers don’t have marking when there is a step and I mistep and twisted my ankle and fell in shallow waters. Ended up being a fractured ankle. But going back to Karri’s place , she is a gracious host and the place is clean and fully equipped with everything. The house is a few steps to Donner Lake. Highly recommend. I will be back one of these days. Thank you Karri
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karri and Family

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We love rafting on the Truckee River, winter skiing at Sugar Bowl, Squaw, Alpine, and Homewood, downtown Truckee restaurants and shopping, downhill skiing, sledding, and the close proximity of this house to Tahoe City, Reno, Sacramento, and San Francisco Bay Area.

Why they chose this property

We like traveling with our dog, and appreciate that other families do too! This Donner Lake neighborhood is very dog friendly, and so is downtown Truckee. In winter, we ski at Palisades Tahoe or Alpine and enjoy FAR LESS traffic going home than when we stayed in Tahoe City. It's also super easy to access Truckee off Highway 80 and easy drive back to San Francisco.

What makes this property unique

This cabin has a vacant lot to separate it from Donner Pass Road... so much quieter than being right on the road or Lake - Lake Views and easy access without all the road noise. We prefer a single story house - feels safer and more comfortable for both the grandchildren and the grandparents. The fully equipped kitchen and full-sized washer/dryer are a big plus for families traveling with kids.

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