Lake Tahoe plus Serene Lakes & Donner Lake

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Inviting Parlor - one of two living spaces - with a working fireplace

Majestic exterior easily seen upon approach. Site of early 1900s General Store.

Your very own billiard room! Plus air hockey, foosball and musical instruments!

Good-sized kitchen adjoins dining room and overlooks mountains.

Enjoy family gatherings around this 12 person table, adjoining the kitchen

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14372 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Mountain view

Check out the area

Norden, CA

Soda Springs3 min drive
Boreal Mountain Resort7 min drive
Sugar Bowl Resort11 min drive
Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)54 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Back Corner bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Kids Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs

Toilet

Front bedroom bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

After returning from nearby Sugarbowl or Serene Lakes, take a step back into history at the 4,000 sq ft former Norden Hotel. Cozy up in the spacious sitting room or gather round the pool table to create lifelong memories with family and friends. With four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, everyone has their own private space, and the 2000 sq ft. living space means lots of activities and fun! Located minutes away from Sugar Bowl or Serene Lakes and a short drive from Donner Lake or Lake Tahoe, your winter or summer adventures await.

The Lodge is also available for ski lease December to April. Rate is monthly plus utilities. Please inquire for more details.

Property manager

Alison Kobban

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Mountain view

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Hiking, skiing, sledding, pool table, board games

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet hours are considered 12am to 8am. Please be considerate of our neighbors.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether 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

Soda Springs

Located in Soda Springs, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider KidZone Museum and Olympic Museum. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.

Norden, CA

What's nearby

Soda Springs - 3 min drive
Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort - 4 min drive
Boreal Mountain Resort - 7 min drive
Sugar Bowl Resort - 11 min drive
Donner Lake - 11 min drive

Getting around

Truckee Station - 17 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

Donner Lake Kitchen - 15 min drive
The Pub At Donner - 10 min drive
Little Truckee Ice Creamery - 11 min drive
Old 40 Bar & Grill - 4 min drive
Belt Room Bar - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Tahoe plus Serene Lakes & Donner Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Tahoe plus Serene Lakes & Donner Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Tahoe plus Serene Lakes & Donner Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Tahoe plus Serene Lakes & Donner Lake located?

This family-friendly Soda Springs holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Chair #3, Sugar Bowl Resort and Soda Springs. Donner Ski Ranch and Chair #1 are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

19 Apr 2024

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

Winter getaway

This was an amazing stay! Host was very accommodating in that our booked weekend there was a blizzard and she graciously allowed us to switch weekends. The space is amazing with so many rooms that even though you'll have a large group, you can find a place to find your own peace and quiet. The kids (and the adults) loved the game room with Billiards, Air Hockey, etc. The mud room made life so much easier for a snow-ski trip as all our wet items stayed out of the house. Kitchen is big and easy for groups to cook in (wait until you see the stove!!!). Thank you for a lovely weekend. Would recommend this place to anyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin O.

17 Mar 2024

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

Wonderful stay for our group of three families

We had an awesome stay! The place was clean and well stocked and had tons of space for us. We loved that it was just minutes from Soda Springs resort. We would love to stay here again in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth L.

28 Feb 2024

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

On the stoop of sugarbowl

This place could accommodate 3 families with young kids comfortably. Our littles loved the game room with pool, foosball, and air hockey. It has an old timey feel/decor and you can tell the owners are upgrading slowly. A few details missing but we had a good time. The location was superb. If you have multiple families with younger kids this layout is ideal.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin D., Mountain View, CA

24 Feb 2024

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

Great access to Sugar Bowl

We were three families with kids ranging from 1 to 11 enjoying our annual snow trip. House is super close to Sugar Bowl and also has tons of space around it for snow play. We built snow forts, created a sled run in the back yard, did one day of tubing, and enjoyed two days of skiing. Kitchen was well-equipped and fireplace was lovely. Thank you Alison for a great vacation!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise Y.

21 Jan 2024

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

Great time

Very cozy lodge vibes. Friends and I thoroughly enjoyed it

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Alison Kobban

After several years of renting places for both skiing and summer fun, we decided to invest in a place to create our own memories. We were enchanted when we first walked into Norden Lodge. We invite you to stay in our house with its nearly 100 years of history on Donner Summit. Please, join us!

Why they chose this property

Walking into the Norden Lodge, there is an aura, a charm, a history which envelopes the visitor. After passing an extra large "mud room" - used for both winter and summer fun - you enter the Billiard Room which used to house the Norden General Store. This room, its two seating areas, pool tables and multiple musical instruments embody the history of the lodge. After looking at multiple houses, we knew THIS was the one; the one for our kids to enjoy - and hopefully for their kids as well. There are so many nooks and crannies - and SPACE. It is simply unique and amazing!

What makes this property unique

Run for years as a bed and breakfast, there are several bedrooms with full baths "en suite." Located on the property is an old cabin like building that housed some of the men that built the first railroad tracks over Donner Summit. There is history, character and charm from room to room. Given that winters on Donner Summit can sometimes be quite intense, we have a caretaker living in a separate apartment who can be available in case there are issues that arise.