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Dog-friendly lakefront home with fast WiFi, private dock, & 180-degree views

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Memorial State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Emigrant Trail Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

About this property

Dog-friendly lakefront home with fast WiFi, private dock, & 180-degree views

Summary:

Lakefront Perfection



The Space:

Permit #: 005358

Occupancy: 8



Set right on the rippling, crystal clear waters of Donner Lake and boasting 180-degree panoramic views of the mountains to the south, this wonderful, two-story vacation rental offers an extremely comfortable and serene location for the perfect family vacation! Enjoy plentiful sunshine throughout the year both inside and out while you prepare your favorite recipes in the well-equipped, full kitchen with stainless steel appliances including a five-burner gas range. Dine together indoors at the breakfast bar, at the cozy kitchen table, or al fresco out on the deck complete with a gas grill for summertime cookouts. And in the evenings, settle into the inviting living area warmed by a wood-burning stove and stream your favorite shows and movies on the flatscreen TV. Back outside, discover 50-feet of easy access, a private waterfront as well as a dock and buoy for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and of course boating and trout fishing.Fireplace will be out of service as long as this message is on the listing. There is alternative heat in the home.



For your convenience, there is a market directly across the street for essentials as well as Donner Lake Kitchen, one of Truckee's most popular breakfast restaurants. Guests will also find community tennis and basketball courts at West End Beach, a 10-acre recreational park, just a little over two miles west.





Things to Know

Free high-speed WiFi

A sofabed in the living area provides an extra sleeping space

Beach towels provided

No lifeguard on duty.

Swimming is at own risk.

Use of dock is at own risk.

Use of buoy is at own risk.

Personal watercraft limit for mooring buoy is 10 horse power for any boat and 18 feet in length for sailboats.

Two family dogs (up to 80 pounds) are welcome

While chains are required in all vehicles in winter, a 4x4 or similar is recommended

* Please remember to bring your own firewood for the wood stove

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 mountains and on the beach. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tahoe Donner Tennis Center or North Tahoe Regional Park. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and rock climbing nearby.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Emigrant Trail Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sugar Bowl - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 19 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 6 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly lakefront home with fast WiFi, private dock, & 180-degree views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dog-friendly lakefront home with fast WiFi, private dock, & 180-degree views?

As of 22 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog-friendly lakefront home with fast WiFi, private dock, & 180-degree views on 8 May 2026 start from AU$1,170, 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.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly lakefront home with fast WiFi, private dock, & 180-degree views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly lakefront home with fast WiFi, private dock, & 180-degree views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly lakefront home with fast WiFi, private dock, & 180-degree views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Truckee holiday home is just steps away from Donner Lake and Tahoe National Forest. Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum are also within 2 miles (3 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. 45 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 55 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for enjoying the area, used the house for a small family birthday party for a 1 year old
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As usual, this is our happy place in the mountains. We had a lovely time and its convenience to sugar bowl, 10 mins, and truckee main drag, 8 mins, but quiet peaceful location on the lake was ideal. We’d move in if we could :). My son, age 6, has the best time even in winter rock hunting on the beach and we both enjoyed bird watching right from the dining table in morning and afternoon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Incredible lakefront getaway

Can't beat this home located directly on Donner Lake. Our family had so much fun swimming, paddle boarding, fishing and kayaking. Highly recommend this getaway retreat!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome setting on lake. Great host for communications.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible property right on Donner Lake with your own private dock! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica A.

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

Lakefront perfection.

Our 3rd time renting this home for a week in the summer and it was amazing (as always). Views, private dock, great kitchen - thankful for another wonderful week of memories.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

Amazing lake house propery

Great family destination right on the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Wonderful property

This house is definitely one we will come back to. We had such a great time paddle boarding, fishing, and swimming in the lake. It was a perfect escape from reality for a few days.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Perfect lake house

This house was exactly what we were looking for when planning our summer vacation. Plenty of room for family activities, clean rooms, and lake front access. We had an amazing time on the dock and watching the sunset from the balcony or kitchen table. We will definitely be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

ASHLEY W.

Lake front perfection

You can't beat a lakefront home!
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve D.

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

Short stay at Donner Lake, east

We have in the past stayed in the western portion of the lake and found that this stay provided more vistas without having to drive anywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

Amazing!

We celebrated a special day. Beautiful setting, beautiful home, access to paddle board and kayaks perfect. Well appointed and comfortable. Convenience store very close for forgetten syrup.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lindy H.

Great Fishing off the Private Dock.

Beautiful home in a perfect location. Loved the view of Donner Lake, and really enjoyed the train traveling the mountains across the way. High-end outdoor furniture made it extra special. Our DOG rates it 5-stars, also!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

Great Cabin

We enjoyed our stay. There was a storm the last night and power was out but we used the fire place to keep warm. Beautiful views from the living room and bedrooms. We will definitely be coming back this summer to do some fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Really was Perfection!

This was by far my favorite vacation rental. The location was perfect, the house was beautiful and so comfortable; and the backyard dock and steps into the water were incredible. I brought my fishing boat which was held nicely by the provided buoy. Caught a bunch of tasty trout and salmon. My yellow lab loved swimming and going up the steps at the water's edge. This was a dream of a house. Would love to stay again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karin W.

Amazing place to enjoy the lake

Wow! Just wow! Amazing house, patio, deck. Beautiful perfection. Only thing that needs looking at is the stove, it didn’t get up to temp on the standard oven, but we just used the broiler instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Hi, Karin! We're delighted you stayed with us and appreciate your feedback. A new oven has been installed in the home. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise J.

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

Great Lake Views and Perfect Family Vacation Home

Plenty of space for our adult children and their plus ones (total of 6) and a dog. Great views of the lake from most rooms of the house and deck. The lower landing has very comfortable seating and is the perfect place to hang out to take in the lake view. Having our own dock to come and go as we please on our kayaks and paddle boards was great. The kitchen had everything you could need and bathrooms were stocked with plenty of soaps/tp/shampoo and body wash. Very clean and comfortable! Love that it is across the street from Donner Lake Kitchen, the best breakfast spot! Cannot wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoe S.

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

Unforgettable house and vacation

We had an absolutely wonderful time at this beautiful property. The house is absolutely stunning with amazing views of the lake from nearly every room, and the house was stocked with all the essentials (including firewood for the fireplace!). It was magical to be able to jump off the dock into the crystal clear water of Donner Lake. The property is directly across from a mini market, should you forget any essentials. The next door neighbors were lovely as well! We will definitely be returning to this house to make more memories. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arturo G.

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

Lakeside Treasure

Perfect lakeside property. Family of 5 fit perfectly with room to spare. Personal beach and pier for the kids and dogs to play. Would love to come back. Opted for the late checkout, but the front door code stopped working at the regular checkout time and we were locked out with our dogs still inside when we came back from lunch. Luckily we had accidentally left the back door unlocked so we were able to get back in.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec 2024
Thank you, Arturo, for your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed this home. We sincerely apologize for the issues you have encountered during your stay. We will continue to work with both our local staff and homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Micah V.

View trumps all

It was fantastic location and view. The home is absolutely gorgeous and clean. The only thing I could complain about is …the beds were so uncomfortable, hard and small …for the price you’re paying I’d say it’s not too much to ask for a comfortable bed. It’s also hard to enjoy your day when you’re not sleeping well. Other than that it was great!
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Micah. It is a pleasure to hear you enjoyed the views and loved our home during your visit! While we understand that sleeping preferences vary widely, we are sorry to hear that the bed did not provide a comfortable night of rest. We hope to have the opportunity to impress you better in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurel W.

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

Great experience!

What a fabulous property! It was amazing and the renovation looks great. Very comfortable and great for our group. My only concern was I didn’t know where the trash can was (outdoors - inside trash can was obvious) so I just left the bags of garbage in the garage. I felt bad leaving a mess but I tried! Haha I would recommend to anyone who wants to stay at a beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us Laurel, we are so glad to hear that you had a phenomenal getaway. We apologize for the confusion with the location of the trash cans and for any inconvenience that this caused you during your stay. Please know that our local staff is available to assist with any questions or concerns as well as our 24-hour customer service line. We hope to host you for another great stay in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

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

Return Stay - even better than the 1st

My son and I have so enjoyed our two stays at this lovely home right on Donner Lake. There are views from almost every room and window in the house. There is a big outdoor area including a beach which even in late spring was beautiful to enjoy rock collecting and fishing from the shore. It's just 8 minutes to downtown Truckee for restaurants and shops and the train station. 10 minutes to Sugar Bowl, 10 minutes to Tahoe Donner Downhill, 5 minutes to Safeway. I would have loved access to a vacuum while there and some snow play toys like a tube or sled but all in all this house is a gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Pamela G.

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

Lovely cozy peaceful spot on the lake

We keep returning to this home because it feels like a home away from home for us. It's across the street from the little market and Donner Lake Kitchen which is great for brekafast/lunches. The home is directly on the Lake with beach/sand areas and we enjoy rock hunting even in winter. The house has a nice wood burning fireplace but would appreciate if there was more wood/kindling pieces vs the broken wood slats. Also need paper or newspaper to help light since no kindling and could use long matches vs. lighters. There was some hair, human or dog not sure on the master bed sheets/pillows so a more thorough cleaning would be great but when we contacted management about it we got an instant response which was helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pamela G.

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

Fantastic lakefront home

My son and I had the most relaxing time at this home that is right on the lake. It was very cozy with the fireplace and big breakfast nook table/window seat/lovely kitchen/big outdoor space with lawn/beach sand area/terraced yard/and the comfy bedrooms upstairs. There was some hair here and there on some furniture and the floors, but I'm not sure if it was humans or dog. We did bring our own small dog on the vacation, thank you dog-friendly rental, but the hair was longer, so I'm guessing from a pup before us. But that aside, I've already re-booked this home for a future trip because we loved it so much. Also a big highlight to be directly across the street from the famous/delicious Donner Lake Kitchen and the little grocery/general goods store. Just 8 minutes to downtown Truckee, 5 minutes to Safeway for bigger grocery run (yes instacart worked there too!), 11 minutes to Sugar Bowl Sugar Rush Tubing, and 10 minutes to Tahoe Donner downhill. Great spot all in all!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2024
We apologize if you felt the home was not on par with our cleanliness standards. We would have been happy to address any areas in need of additional attention during your stay had we been notified. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Penny B.

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

Donner Lake is Pristine

Beautiful location with a lovely setting on the lake with dock access. Sand area for children was a plus! Near a market across the trip was great. Master bed was too firm. Not enough towels for a group of 8. The towels were new, with tags still on them. Therefore lint was a problem until we washed them. Bathroom floors were not cleaned. It would have been nice to have umbrellas to protect from the sun on the deck and by the lake area. Also, perhaps a few beach and lake toys would be nice. But not necessary as we brought blowup paddle boards and a raft. Furniture on the lake was in great condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
Hello, Penny, thank you for your review, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We appreciate your comments and suggestions. The local manager will discuss your suggestions with the owner. We hope to host you for another truly carefree and great vacation in the future!

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