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Charming dog-friendly cabin with XC skiing & bike trails outside the door

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A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a modern sofa set.
A wooden attic room with a sloped ceiling, a window, and a small table with chairs.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
A cozy living area with a wooden staircase, a bookshelf, a sofa set, and a large window.
A bedroom with a bed, wooden dresser, windows, and a ceiling fan.

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4.0 out of 10

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Soda Springs, CA
  • Place, Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Serene Lakes
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Boreal Mountain Resort
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Soda Springs

Located in Serene Lakes, this vacation home is next to Tahoe National Forest and Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • beach near Serene Lakes - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Boreal Mountain Resort - 12 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Donner Lake - 20 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Palisades Tahoe - 47 min drive - 31.8 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 23 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪For Real Dough - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Pub At Donner Lake - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Old 40 Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Nob Hill Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Judah cafe (in Sugar Bowl) - ‬13 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming dog-friendly cabin with XC skiing & bike trails outside the door

Summary:

Hillside Haven



The Space:

Permit #: STR23-8497

Occupancy: 10



No matter the season, this open and airy traditional cabin is ready to welcome you to Soda Springs! Inside, you'll find a central great room with vaulted ceilings, a cozy living area with plenty of seating and a TV, a dining table and chairs, and a well-equipped kitchen. An upstairs loft area has a double sofa bed for extra sleeping space, while the washer/dryer adds convenience during your stay.



Take in evergreen views from the deck, the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening cocktails. Or grab a sled and race down the hill out back. Hillside Haven feels like a private oasis within the Serene Lakes community, with forest views and undeveloped lots on either side. Enjoy an old-school but new-tech cabin equipped for working remotely and entertainment with high-speed Starlink satellite internet, DirecTV, and numerous streaming services.



Ideal for cross-country skiers, Royal Gorge trails are right across the street (92 groomed, tracked trails- over 140km). Downhill skiers can head to the Soda Springs Ski Resort (1.5 miles), or hit the slopes at Sugar Bowl or Boreal (5 miles). You'll love the mountain biking and hiking trails outside the front door in summer. Lake Serena and Lake Dulzura (the Serene Lakes) are a few blocks away for kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, or relaxing on the beach. For even more watersports and lake activities, you are under 10 miles from the shores of Donner Lake and 27 miles from Lake Tahoe. The town of Truckee is 15 miles away for dining and shopping.



House Rules

Guests must bring their own firewood.

While chains are required for all vehicles in winter, an all-wheel drive vehicle is recommended.

The Donner Summit area gets a lot of snow in most winters; big snow storms may affect utilities, and snow loads may prevent access to decks.

Check-in time: 4:00 PM.

Check-out time: 10:00 AM.

All guests shall abide by the good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.

No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.



Other Things to Note:

Pets are welcome at this property for an additional pet fee of $200 per stay. Please add your pet during the booking process or contact us prior to arrival so the fee can be applied.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Serene Lakes, just steps from Tahoe National Forest and Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort. You'll also find Soda Springs and Donner Ski Ranch within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Charming dog-friendly cabin with XC skiing & bike trails outside the door?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Charming dog-friendly cabin with XC skiing & bike trails outside the door?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a fireplace and a kitchen in each house and a mountain view in some.

Are there hot tubs at Charming dog-friendly cabin with XC skiing & bike trails outside the door?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Charming dog-friendly cabin with XC skiing & bike trails outside the door?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe), which is 18.4 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Charming dog-friendly cabin with XC skiing & bike trails outside the door?

No, there aren't any house at Charming dog-friendly cabin with XC skiing & bike trails outside the door that offer a balcony.

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4/10 Poor

Carol F.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
This place is not a good choice for a stay during the heat of the summer months. We chose to cut our three night stay to two nights because the house was so hot inside. The outside temperature during the day reached 82 degrees and the inside of the house was 80 degrees. The sliding glass doors did not have screens so they could not be left open for cross ventilation. It did not cool down inside until late at night. There were no portable fans for the bedrooms or main living area to help with the situation either. The front door weather strip broke off when we first arrived and opened the main floor front door.There was a broken floor tile by the sliding glass door that we taped down after my husband cut his foot on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026