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#DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵

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Renovated kitchen with gas stove, micro, fridge, 2 coffee makers, toaster, pots
Great room with leather sofa, chair, footstool, large-screen TV and wood stove
Wood stove and all the wood you can carry in from outside
Open kitchen with and a dining table with chairs, a bench and place settings
Gas stove, microwave, toaster, kettle, waffle maker

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

#DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵

FULLY STOCKED KITCHEN
Gas stove. Microwave. Large fridge. Dishwasher. Coffee maker. Kettle and tea pot. Toaster . Waffle iron. Gas BBQ. Washer & dryer. Iron.

GREAT ROOM
Three-seater leather couch. For extra seating: three leather bar chairs and two leather stools. Blankets for snuggling. Smart TV. Wi-fi.

PRIMARY
King-size herringbone wood bed ash-wood platform bed with foam mattress. Smart TV. Workstation. Night tables with lamps. Desk. Ensuite bath room. Walk-in closet. Walks out to back deck with hot tub, fire pit and Adirondak chairs.

SECOND BEDROOM
Queen-sized ash-wood platform bed with foam mattress. Smart TV. Workstation. Night tables with lamps.

THIRD BEDROOM
A large room divided in 2. Each side of the room has a trundle bed. Workstation. Piano.

SNOW CLEARING IN THE WINTER
Our plow service clears 3 parking spots, 1 on the diagonal to the left and 2 in tandem.

PETS
Your well-behaved, house-trained dog is welcome.

LINEN
Fresh, fluffy towels and crisp, linens included.

GUEST ACCESS
There's a keypad lock-entry on the front door, so you don't have to fuss with a key when you're going in and out.

We welcome people of all backgrounds: all races and religions, gay-friendly and more.

RESORTS
10 min to Boreal & Sugar Bowl; 15 to Northstar & Squaw. Also close-by, Homewood.

CUTE NEIGHBORHOOD
Half residential, half vacation homes. Quiet street. Great for a little kid to bike ride or skateboard up and down.

HIKING
For starters, at the end of Thomas, the fire road goes up to miles of hiking in the woods between our neighborhood and Tahoe Donner.

Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Donner Rim Trail. Truckee Legacy river trail.

WATER
Donner Lake State Park with it's channels, beaches and public docks. Big Blue, i.e., Lake Tahoe – Need I say more?

OTHER RECREATION
The community pool (at the high school a mile away) is open year-round for lap swim and the community center has a gym with a running track for workouts - just a $5 drop-in fee.

Lots of places to buy and rent gear. Skiing. Snowboarding. Snowshoing. Skating. Road biking. Mountain biking. Paddleboarding. Kayaking. Angling. Fly-fishing.

There's a fun-run, lake swim, triathlon, paddleboard race, car show or other fun event just about every weekend in the summer.

DOGS
Dogs roam free in the mountains, but they're all pretty friendly and used to the outdoors, people and cars. We keep our little guy on a leash, because he's a city dog.

DINING
Great restaurants. Old town Truckee is minutes away.

GROCERIES
Save-Mart (Where the locals go). Safeway (For tourists). New Moon Natural Foods (For organic/vegan specialties).

RENO
Casinos. Concerts. Shopping. Buffets.

REGISTERED WITH TOWN OF TRUCKEE STR PROGRAM 005658

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Gym

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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Your well-behaved, house-trained dog is welcome.
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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
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please don't put trash or plastic bags into the blue recycling bin. Trash goes in the bear box. You must take extra trash/recycling that doesn't fit away. It cannot be left out due to bears.
Please put the dishwasher on and wash any other dishes before leaving. Extra cleaning charges will apply for dishes that have to be washed.
Please put all games away. Extra cleaning charges will apply for games that have to be sorted and put away.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Trash goes in bear box, recycling in blue bin. Pickup is Wed AM. Blue bin must go to street, wheels facing cabin. Fee for excess or extra pickup.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Truckee

Located in Armstrong, a neighbourhood in Truckee, this cabin 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. Olympic Valley Park and Village Ice Skating Rink are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Donner Memorial State Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Emigrant Trail Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Donner Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • KidZone Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 6 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵?

As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵 on 12 Apr 2026 start from AU$353, 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 #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵 located?

Located in Armstrong, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Tahoe National Forest, Donner Memorial State Park and Coyote Moon Golf Course. Donner Lake and Emigrant Trail Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cozy; fenced yard was ominously helpful.neighbors really nice too
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2026
Thanks so much Patrick! Glad you liked our spot! (And I think you might have meant the fenced yard was "eminently" helpful, but I think the spirit of compliment the comes across!) XOXO
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and hot tub, and very pet friendly. The host was also great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great great great. Comfy cozy spot with everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mongo274

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you would want for a snow cabin experience and more. Everything worked, there were plenty of household appliances and the fireplace pumped some heat! The neighbors were very friendly especially if you had a dog. Owner was super helpful and available. Beds were 10 out of 10 comfortable. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2026
Thanks so much! Really appreciate you making a home of our place and taking such great care of things, including the trash and recycling…which gets complicated in the mountains. Hope you get to come back. Cheers! XOXO
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful first trip to truckee/Lake Tahoe. Cabin had everything we needed and it was in a perfect location;close to downtown truckee & Donner state park & easy trip to Tahoe. The cabin had a bunch of games, books and a great backyard with spa,bbq and gas fire pit perfect for roasting marshmallows with the kids. The host was easy to reach and responded quickly to any questions we had. I would 100% recommend this cabin and our family would love to stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
I have to say the host was great in thier communication. The roads were closed on our original date so the host was kind enough to move our date to the right for no extra charge. We were only staying for one night after a day of snow tubing, for us the main amenity was the hot tub , mainly for our 6 year old daughter who had never got to experience one. Unfortunately, the hot tub looks like it was never even prepped for the winter. There was mold everywhere and the water was so cloudy and murky. Not fit for humans, it ruined the overnight stay. While the host refunded the cleaning fees, I would have gladly paid for my daughtwr to have the experiencewe set out for .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Thanks so much for staying with us, Craig. We always try to do the best we can for our guests. We went out of our way to reschedule, even though it was within the cancellation policy timeframe and it wasn’t required. We are also devastated that you had a front-row seat to the unparalleled abuse the previous guests visited on our lovely hot tub. It was perfect for their stay and they put snow and dirt into it. It needed major repair, which took a few days to do. Thankfully we have a great spa company, who is now checking in for us even more often. Thank you for your understanding and for accepting the refund we sent.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic D.

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

Snow getaway

Excellent property with great amenities. Great way to enjoy a trip to the snow.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan N.

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

Great Place

Great house, close too town, good food and the lake. Melanie is wonderful! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jami R.

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

Snow vacation

We had a wonderful stay at Donnor Bliss. The house was great. My son loved playing in the snow on the property, and the adults loved the hot tub. Thanks for a great weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

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

Great House

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is conveniently located and well equipped with the essentials. Mel, the owner, is super attentive. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Thanks so much, Steve! We loved hosting you. Safe travels and we’d love to have you back. XOXO
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristina L.

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

Amazing

Great place! Great location- easy to get to the ski areas. There was a bit of snow during our stay but luckily they had an awesome plow service! Clean, roomy, and awesome hosts, definitely would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katie r.

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

Wonderful location for our family adventure

We had a great stay at your property. It was a perfect size house for our family. I enjoyed coffee on the back patio every morning and the kids enjoyed a hot tub dip at the end of the day. Location was a perfect starting point for our daily adventures.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2023
Thanks so much, Katie! We loved hosting you and you took great care of our place. Hope you get to come back. XOXO
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Wonderful house in Truckee

This is a great place in Truckee. The Armstrong Tract is a hidden secret, and it is high up on the hill, so there are great views. The house is spacious, the driveway is large enough for cars and to play cornhole, and the grill and spa are perfect in all seasons. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thanks so much, Chris. So glad you enjoyed the cabin and hope to connect again! XOXO
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Van P.

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

Great cozy spot, very clean

Our host was great. Very responsive and attentive. The house was very clean and fully stocked with everything. Felt newly remodeled and very comfortable. Super close to everything too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

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

Perfect Cozy Setup

We really enjoyed this cabin because two families with kids had plenty of space to be comfortable. The kids bunk room was a highlight for our little boys and the fireplace and hot tub we're our favorite amenities! Location was perfect for easy access to Truckee and multiple ski resorts. We're already booked to go back again and looking forward to it!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2023
Thanks so much, Carrie! Your fam was #adorbs! So glad you can make it back. 💖🌈
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth h.

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

Cozy cabin in the snow

We had a great time staying here and it had everything we needed for our family of five. The kids loved all the games that were there and the beds were comfy and warm after full day of skiing and sledding. Apres ski in the hot tub while the snow was falling was especially great. Mel was responsive and helpful with any questions we had. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget P.

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

Perfect Truckee Home

This was the perfect house for us( 2 adults, 1 son, and 1 4-legged son). Mel's house was had everything we needed. The fenced in back yard was perfect for our dog. It was centrally located to all of our favorite places: restaurants, hikes, and of course the Lake. I am currently at home already daydreaming of next years trip and booking our stay with Mel.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2022
Thanks so much, Bridget! We were so happy to host you and your whole family, complete with fur baby. Would love to have you stay again. 😸💖🌈
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

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

Checks Every Box!

It's hard to find a house like this in Tahoe that provides all the amenities my family looks for, dog friendly, kid friendly, hot tub, fireplace and room for two families! We feel so fortunate to have found this gem and continue to re book with Mel because she is an excellent host and we think this is a perfect property!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Thanks so much, Carrie! You guys are awesome and we love sharing with you. So glad you guys feel welcome, and so glad to have you back. XOXO
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriane K.

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

Cozy Cabin

Nice layout of rooms Clean Quiet neighborhood. Close to everything. We loved our stay. We did alert the owner that the surface of bathroom tub was very slippery. It was very easy to fall when wet and soapy. Use with caution or use a tub mat. That being said, I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. Donner Lake is the place to be, and this place was terrific.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

Wonderful Tahoe Home

We had an absolutely great time staying in Mel and Sal's place. This is the fourth Tahoe-Donner rental we have stayed in and this was the best experience overall. The home is very comfortable and has all of the amenities you can think of. Mel and Sal texted us to ensure we had everything we needed. Location was extremely convenient, more so than other places we stayed. We hiked and sledded in a beautiful area about one block from the home, then enjoyed their wonderful hot tub while it snowed. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2015
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Wow, Bill! Thanks so much for sharing. I love that you guys got to sled on the hill behind the house. It's one of our favorite little neighborhood spots. You were great guests. Thank you and we would be happy to have you back anytime. Cheers! :-D
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

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

Loved it

Loved the place, hot tub and fire pit was used each night. I also took advantage of the hammock. My husband loves to mountain bike ride so he did that each day. Took our bikes to the Truckee River and rode to Sunnyside . Beautiful ride. Yes we would rent this place again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2023
That’s quite a hike to Sunnyside! So glad you enjoyed things to the fullest! Thanks for taking great care of our place and would love to have you back. XO
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michaele M.

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

Mike

The host was fabulous. She helped us out and we were really stuck because of the snow we couldn’t get out of the yard and we missed that but it was a wonderful wonderful stay under the circumstances.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2023
Thanks for your sweet review, Michaele! You were totally grace under fire during the intense storm that came through during your stay! 💖
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Perfect family cabin

We loved the cabin! Warm cozy and clean inside. Perfect for our family of 5. The kids bunk room had a fun array of games for our teens. Kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. The hot tub was a great spot to relax after skiing! We really enjoyed snowshoeing and cross country skiing around Donner Lake Stare Park- just across the main road from the neighborhood that the cabin is in. Mel was so communicative and answered all my questions before and during our trip. Check in and out were easy!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Arunas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My son and I enjoyed our stay at the facility. The check-in was straightforward. It was clean and had all of the expected conveniences. The kitchen was spacious with a full array of cookware, dishware and condiments. The refrigerator was large enough to accommodate all of our food items. The outside jacuzzi was a huge bonus with strong jets and a hot water temperature. The only drawback was the lack of the facility’s wifi. The owner mentioned that the problem might have been due to a recent power outage. Regardless, our own wifi source was sufficient.Overall, the price was reasonable & the experience was well worth it. The owner was very responsive to my questions. I would highly recommend it to our friends.
My son chillin’ on the outdoor hammock.
Overview of Donner Lake
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

This was a wonderful home for a vacation with dogs. Great location and fully appointed.

My husband and I spent the month of August at Bliss Cabin with our two golden retrievers, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Our goal was to escape the desert heat, and our mission was accomplished. The location is great; so close to Donner Lake, Downtown Truckee and an easy drive to Lake Tahoe. Our dogs loved the fenced backyard, and there was plenty of room to stay comfortably for an extended period. From nice, thick towels to super comfortable beds, we had no complaints about anything. We truly had all the comforts of home. I wouldn't think twice about staying here again. Thanks, Melanie!
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Kathy was a terrific guest! She was easy to communicate with and took excellent care of our home. We would welcome her back to our home anytime, and highly recommend her to other hosts.

About the host

Hosted by Melanie Meharchand

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I do PR for a health care tech company and Sal's a software architect. We have two kids and a dog.

We love sharing our mountain retreat, especially as a place you can bring your dog on vacation with you.

I'm always happy to offer tips on things to do in North Lake. We're on Twitter @BlissShare, , sharing what new and exciting on the #Truckee and #LakeTahoe hashtags.

Why they chose this property

Donner Bliss cabin is convenient, well-stocked and dog-friendly

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