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#DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵

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A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a dining area with a wooden table and benches.
A rustic cabin with a deck, surrounded by tall trees and a clear sky.
A hot tub with a wooden deck and an umbrella, surrounded by trees.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden dining table set for four.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, and a chair.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
This cabin accommodates 8 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It includes 1 hot tub, along with opportunities for skiing nearby and golf nearby. Enjoy the patio and explore nearby attractions like Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum. The stay is pet-friendly, catering to adventure travelers.

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Shared communal pool
  • Toys
  • Patio

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Donner Memorial State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, KidZone Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪56 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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Property # 741824vb
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
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 Armstrong, a neighbourhood in Truckee, this cabin 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. Olympic Valley Park and Village Ice Skating Rink are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Donner Memorial State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Donner Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • KidZone Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Sugar Bowl - 17 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 18 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬4 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 5 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵 on 6 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,176, 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).

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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English, French
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