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Sierra Getaway - Pet-Friendly - Views of Donner Lake!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Truckee

Located in Armstrong, this vacation home is adjacent to Tahoe National Forest and within 2 miles (3 km) of Donner Memorial State Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Donner Memorial State Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Emigrant Trail Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Donner Lake - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • KidZone Museum - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Northstar California Resort - 14 min drive - 13.8 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 6 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Sierra Getaway - Pet-Friendly - Views of Donner Lake!

*READ BEFORE BOOKING*
Do not book for more than 14 nights online. Your reservation will be cancelled. Inquire with Tahoe Truckee Vacations should you desire a stay exceeding 14 nights.
*For pet-friendly properties: if you have received prior written approval to bring a pet, the additional fee is $100/pet to be charged once you've booked. Please notify us of the pet prior to booking. Pet fees that are not paid within 24 hours of booking will be canceled.

Enjoy gorgeous views of Donner Lake from this 3 bedroom 2 bath home situated just across the freeway! The newly remodeled kitchen with gas range will be appreciated by the chef of the family while the cozy mountain ambiance of the home will keep the whole family comfortable. Kids will love the bunk room! Tastefully decorated with updated slate bathrooms and more. Did we mention lake views? Easy access to Downtown Truckee and Interstate 80 - close to major ski resorts like Tahoe Donner, Squaw, Alpine,Boreal and Sugarbowl. Let the town of Truckee capture your heart!

Parking
- Driveway: Parking for 2 cars, depending on size and snow conditions
- No access to the garage
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 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
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: 25

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.

Property is also known as

Sierra Getawaypet friendlyviews of Donner Lake!
Sierra Getaway*Pet Friendly*Views of Donner Lake!
Sierra Getaway - Pet-friendly - Views of Donner Lake! Truckee
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Armstrong, just steps from Tahoe National Forest. You'll also find Donner Lake and Donner Memorial State Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

Is Sierra Getaway - Pet-Friendly - Views of Donner Lake! good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring lake views.

Does Sierra Getaway - Pet-Friendly - Views of Donner Lake! have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

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 7.1 mi away (11 minutes by car). Another top airport is Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO), which is around 27.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sierra Getaway - Pet-Friendly - Views of Donner Lake!?

Yes, every accommodation at Sierra Getaway - Pet-Friendly - Views of Donner Lake! comes with a deck with some featuring lake or mountain views.

Sierra Getaway - Pet-Friendly - Views of Donner Lake! Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cathrine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for a quick spring skiing break at Boreal

Location wasn’t far from Boreal. Fit 4 easily. Some nice home updates but a little worn.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The house was very nice and warm. One issue was that there was no shampoo/conditioner/soap for the showers. I don't remember seeing that we needed to bring these things. Also, upon our arrival the code provided to us didn't open the door. We had to call the afterhours phone # and have the code reset. The last thing I want to mention is that the front door interior door handle fell off as we were leaving one morning. My husband was able to fix it but you may want to look at it as well.

8/10 Good

Doreen V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good place

However i was bit by a spider and my girlfriend was bit by what appears to be a hobo spider bite this occurred in the bed, upstairs master bedroom. Highly reccomend the owner bug bomb the bedroom and especially the bed area prior to renting out again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marianne K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sierra Getaway

We had a great time. Beautiful view of Donner Lake from the house. So close to the lake and shopping - great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful cabin!

Great cabin with pretty front porch view of Donner Lake. Very clean, comfy beds had everything we needed for our 5 day stay with the family, and gated all around which was great for our fur babies. Only 5 min drive to the lake which was very convenient for the family and kiddos. Same with local stores and main town is only minutes away. Great location, would definitely come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ravi I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place close to everything

We had a wonderful time and loved the place and location. We hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole K., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness

Good house in solid location

Stayed with some family while visiting friends that live in the neighborhood, so full disclosure we knew what to expect with the location. But to summarize Pros: - House was cleaner than expected based on prior reviews - Well stocked kitchen / linens etc - Nice views of the lake - Spacious layout - Lots of parking - Dog friendly Cons / Considerations - Not exactly "across the street" from Donner Lake. The "street" is Interstate 80 so you can't really walk to the lake from the house - To the point above, I80 is loud and this house is in a spot where the noise travels into the house if you have the windows open (something you get used to eventually?) - Check in time isn't until 5pm which is quite late by most standards. Overall it worked well for what we needed, but we knew what we were getting into with the location and road noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

gina b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good experience

House is great very clean pet friendly except no internet that was a big problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Getaway

We had a great time at the Sierra Getaway house with our daughter, young grandkids and their dog. The closed in space for the dog was important and the house was clean. Management is very responsive and clear about renter expectations. The bedrooms with the queen and king are large and the bedroom with the bunk bed is medium sized. We thought that the house was across the street from Donner Lake but it is actually on the north side of hwy 80. You have to get in the car to walk to the lake. There is a nice view from the large front deck and although your cant see the hwy you can hear it. The kitchen is updated with new appliances but the refrigerator is too big for the space; one side door on the side by side refrigerator cant be opened fully because the door hits the wall when it’s opened making part of the fridge blocked off. The house is close to shopping, skiing, hiking, mountain biking but you have to drive to get to all start points.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

allison w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location stay

This place checks all the boxes for a convienient spot near hiking and skiing. Nothing fancy but has everything you need. Our only complaint (perhaps covid related) was we didn’t like the 5pm check in- with a child that is a difficult time not to mention you pay for three days and it’s really more like two days with some change. Very convient and it was a beautiful area to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

Michelle G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty and Noisy

Looks great online but think pictures need to be updated...cob webs in the kitchen, living room and bedroom. Carpets don’t look like they have been cleaned in years. Stove drawer dirty, couch had stains and a very large burn spot on cushion. No blankets during winter months, thank goodness we brought a couple, hate sleeping with the heat on high. For a “COVID” Clean house and what we paid for a cleaning fee this cabin was NOT cleaned!!! Also did I mention you are literally on top of I80 which you are with a lot of places in Donner but this one is at the on ramp and toy definitely hear the truck and cars especially with chains...:( I understand that Tahoe in general is getting way over priced but this was no where near what we paid for the nightly rate!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Aelita M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

It was ok

Overall location and place was good. House is big enough for two families with kids and cozy. Though not so clean and furniture is quite old. Cushions on the couch definitely needs to be replaced. Some of the doors don’t close all the way. Just a bit thoughtful cleaning and it will be great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View

This property is dog friendly. It had a closed off section on the side so that we did not have to worry about our pets getting out.

6/10 Okay

Diana K.

Sierra home in truckee

Unable to use gas fireplace, refrigerator ice and water did not function, linoleum lifting up in various rooms, spider webs in blinds, hear everything through all walls. Kitchen was not clean esp stovetop. Carpet in living room full of pet hair.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019