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Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake/mountain views & furnished deck

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61536 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Outdoor Space
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Truckee, CA

Donner Lake
‪5 min walk‬
Sugar Bowl Resort
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
‪16 min drive‬
Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Truckee

This vacation home places you next to Tahoe National Forest and within a 15-minute walk of Donner Lake. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

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What's nearby

Donner Lake - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
West End Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
Donner Memorial State Park - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles
Donner Ski Ranch - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 16 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

Truckee Station - 8 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Tahoe Donner - ‬15 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬7 min drive
‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬6 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.

Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake/mountain views & furnished deck

Classic Donner Lake View Cabin

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Permit #: 002374
Occupancy: 6

This classic family cabin offers the basics for a comfortable stay, and the accessibility to all Donner Lake and Truckee have to offer! This is a perfect family gathering spot with sweeping lake and mountain views, an expansive and furnished deck, and various sleeping options. Spend a gorgeous California day on Donner Lake, where you can water ski, fish, or ride a boat! Just a quick drive will take you to Downtown Truckee. Book a historical walking tour at the Visitor Center to learn the town's deep history. You will also find many local dining options to choose from. In the winter, you can ski or snowboard at the family-friendly Tahoe Donner Ski Resort, which is only seven and a half miles up north and offers many outdoor activities.

Gather around the dining table to enjoy a meal prepared in the kitchen equipped with what you need. Go out on the enclosed deck to take in the open views of the trees and lake while you enjoy your morning cup of coffee, or maybe host a tasty cookout using the gas grill available. On a cold day, cozy up to the wood-burning fireplace.

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Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
This vacation rental is not equipped with air-conditioning.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Dock details: Donner Lake Boat Ramp - For those with their own boats!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Kitchen
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space
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Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby

Internet

Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces)
Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

2.5 bathrooms
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

In the city center
In the mountains
Near a hospital
On a lake

Things to do

Tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks 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: 1,536 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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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: 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.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

27976

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Truckee, just steps from Tahoe National Forest. You'll also find Donner Lake and West End Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage with a max 3 spaces.

Is this vacation home associated with 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 Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake/mountain views & furnished deck a good place to stay 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 Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake/mountain views & furnished deck have a hot tub?

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

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

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 8.4 mi away (13 minutes by car). Another top airport is Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO), which is around 29.2 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake/mountain views & furnished deck?

Yes, every accommodation at Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake/mountain views & furnished deck comes with a balcony with some featuring lake or mountain views.

Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake/mountain views & furnished deck Reviews

7.4

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

larraine S.

Sep 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved the old California feel of this cabin--the tiles, brass fixtures, ceramic sink, stained glass windows and beautiful woodwork. The best is the location with big windows and decks overlooking the lake and a quick walk down the path to the lake and public piers. You can literally just walk down and get in and swim or paddle. The listing says it's 2 bedroom/2 bathroom but there's also a children's bunk room and a half bath. Very peaceful get away!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine G.

Aug 3, 2025

Truckee trip

Too many stairs to get to property which should have been noted as we were ok climbing stairs but not for older people. Difficult time checking in-code for locks didn’t work and spent a lot of time on phone to get this resolved. Finally able to get inside place. Beds not made and dirty towels and beach towels as well. Numerous phone calls to get this resolved and finally later in the evening, housekeeping came to make beds (I had already made 1 bed). I spent a lot of money to rent this place and I was not happy about the codes for the front door locks and it not being clean and ready for us checking in. Would not rent this place again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alison W.

Jul 6, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness

great views, but very dirty

This is a tired property that needs a major update. Filthy carpet and upholstery. Bad smell in house. No Kleenex in baths, shelf broke in refrigerator, toaster is soiled or burnt. Terrible stock of mismatched dishes and cutlery, maybe 6 spoons total. The plastic ones don't count. I stay at many airbnb's and this was the worst. We left a day early because it was so bad.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Feb 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for a weekend getaway

Nice place. good location for skiing Palisades and Northstar. Convenient to shopping in Truckee. If snow is in the forecast - 4WD!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cormac b.

Jan 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Terrible support & communication. Had no access to garage.

the house is ok, but the service/support was terrible. I was supposed be able to access garage for parking, for garbage disposal, and to access snow shovel and snow clearance equipment. During my stay we got about 10" of snow and my car could barely get in and out of the uphill driveway. was very dangerous. Luckily the lane outside was ploughed on the third morning or we would have missed a full day skiing. I reported this issue 7am on my first morning (thursday), and despite many many texts over the next 2 days they could not give me the correct garage code. On thursday morning Vacasa referred me to their "local team" and nothing happened. Despite multiple texts in next few days nothing happened. finally saturday evening I got a phone call offering assistance, at which point the snow had cleared and we were getting ready to leave the following morning. house was just ok (two small uncomfortable couches, carpetted bathrooms with no blinds), but one star is for non-existant support.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jie Fen

Dec 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff H.

Dec 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Check in process

The property was great, having a chair in the living room would be nice. Kitchen chairs all had arms, large people do not fit. No blind in mater bath, you can be seen from the road. However we had a great time, thank you

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brian C.

Oct 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at Donner Lake

The cabin was spacious with a great view of Donner Lake and close by the lake. Had most of the things we needed. Could have used a welcome packet to let us know how to use the tv/cable. No directions and was hard to understand. Also would have been nice to provide wood for fireplace. No info of how to get into garage area to put trash or park car. Overall we enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Sep 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

House rental

The house cabin is nice to stay and it is near the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcie H.

Aug 2, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great old Donner Lake cabin. Lots of ambiance.

Nice cabin with lake view. Very large with room for everyone. Downside: 3 flights of stairs to front door. Made taking things in and out a pain especially since we are seniors. Quiet with some street noise during the day. Except for stairs, I'd go back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Beccie G., usa

Jul 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Lake View

We brought two of our grandchildren - 14 year old boy and 9 year old girl. We all had a great time. We walked down the back to the docks and skipped rocks, laughed and had a blast. They fished off the dock and the 14 year old caught 2 fish! We threw them back as they were still growing. Great location - we went to the State beach and it was awesome! The house was very accommodating and cozy. It did not have "games" as stated, but we figured it out. Loved the kitchen - the range is killer! the biggest downfall (which we dealt with) was the stairs. You have to haul all you stuff down 4 small flights of stairs and back up!! Thank goodness for the 14 year old, LOL. It was a great trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly s.

Jul 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Donner cabin

Great little cabin with a beautiful view of the lake from both decks and the family room. The kids had a blast and had a lot of fun sleeping in built in bunk beds. Also an easy walk out the back down to the lake and docks

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer J.

Jun 3, 2024

Great view but...

Overall I will say we had a pleasant stay. Positives: It was a great location and the view was beautiful. The weather was great so we found the deck a pleasant place to spend time. Though the place is dated it had a new oven and a small gas grill which was a nice surprise. Negatives: It took getting used to being comfortable showering in front of huge windows with no curtain. It is a great view but it just felt awkward facing out front especially for my two 20yr old girls. Also, there is only one proper shower. The master bathroom has a large jacuzzi tub with hand held shower that does not extend to standing height. Meaning you need to be sitting or in my case kneeling to use. Lastly, though I am sure things were clean, there were a lot of stains on the carpet and towels and scuff marks on the walls . Suggestions: they may want to consider getting a tension rods and curtains for the bathroom windows that guests could choose to put up or not. At least give the option. Throw out the toaster, it looks like it caught on fire . Conclusion: Once we got used the place it felt comfortable and I would stay again .

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erik B.

Jan 11, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

No Privacy

The pictures are very deceiving. The house needs major updates. It was dirty and there were cobwebs and spiders. No sheets and no curtains in the bathrooms for privacy at all. We could not shower because of the lack of privacy, and we decided to leave a night early because we were so uncomfortable in the house.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Charlotte K.

Jun 6, 2023

What's the deal? Why won't they replace the oven???

The oven has been broken for months according to the reviews. A staple of a large family cabin, this spoiled our cooking plans. Many of the outlets in the bathrooms are touchy or don't work at all. The entryway was dark, creepy and junky with a panel leading to the crawlspace open and who knows what under there. If you are coming, locate the address on a map then find the back of the house where the garage is and identify the roads that get you there, because you CANNOT park and unload from the main road--the stairs are broken and the terrain up to the house is a steep hill. They do NOT warn you about that. Many windows do not have screens so you can't open them--too many bugs. As many people have mentioned, this is a neat house with a nice view and a lot of potential, but they don't seem interested in doing any upgrades, so if you like staying in a kinda clean but shabby house from 1979 this is the place for you.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tanya H.

Feb 25, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming and rustic

My family stayed at this house and loved it. The views are gorgeous and we enjoyed the layout. The furnishings are not high end (hard beds, thin quilts, awkward couch) but not bad for the price. The property management is underwhelming (oven was broken and never resolved). With a little love this property could be fantastic.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Jan 21, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Horrible property management

We arrived at the cabin and the oven was beeping with an error code. We called Vacassa immediately and didn’t hear back for 2 days. We had to listen to the horrible beep and didn’t have a stove or oven to cook at the meals we brought. We also didn’t get to enjoy the decks because they didn’t shovel the snow. With the amount of fees we pay to stay at this property I would expect to have better service and I am very disappointed

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis V.

Jun 13, 2022

Nice view of lake and mountains

Had a nice weekend stay, property needs some attention, carpets are heavily stained, only 2 burners work on the stove and to get to the lake the walking path is overgrown and the stairway down is damaged and dangerous requiring repairs. That being said it is a comfortable cabin that sleeps approx 8 people comfortably. There were only 2 of us at this time but would consider renting this cabin again if some of the repairs were made. Note: There are 39 stairs from the driveway down to the front door, if you have mobility issues this might not be the spot for you.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Annette O.

Oct 3, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the view, house not so much.

The house was very neat and clean. Of course the view of Donner Lake was hard to resist. The long descending stairs down to the house were a bit of a challenge, but we managed. The situation with the outdoor lights and the garage door need addressing. Too much fumbling with the keys to find the right ones (it takes 2) to open the door to the garage. There should be a light switch in the house and not just a light switch inside the garage for the outdoor lights for those stairs. The house had character, however, the stains and condition of the carpets in the dining room, living room and especially the stain in the "ground" floor en-suite bathroom carpet were disconcerting. While the view was amazing especially from the decks, the view from the living room windows was distorted by the condition of those windows and the long crack in the large middle window. The stove had only two functioning burners which is not a good sign for guests. The stone "stairs" and path to the lake were unkempt and unsafe. All that said, we did enjoy our stay but wish the house was in better condition. We feel that this vacation rental needs some better effort put into it before renting it to strangers. With over 25 years of vacation rental experience, we feel this vacation rental did not meet the VRBO standard. I can send pictures.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

amy h.

Sep 12, 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

The spider's den

This property was terrible and frankly should not be a rental. FOr the price we paid I feel like I was taken advantage of. It was dirty and full of spiders and bugs and no AC during the hottest weekend of the year. 1 star is not low enough. DO NOT RENT THIS PLACE.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Asunta K., Novato, CA

Aug 18, 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location, just missing TLC

Lovely location... but cabin needs much needed TLC. Many things missing, broken or not maintained. We had a wonderful time but were expecting something completely different based on the photos that are posted.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Nicole P., San Francisco

Jul 8, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin across the road from lake

This place was well-outfitted with nice views and a spacious layout and we enjoyed our stay a lot. Two things would have improved our stay, however: 1. it gets quite warm in the summer even with windows open in the upstairs bedroom, and we could have used a fan. 2. The path down to the lake from the house was extremely treacherous, covered in brush and overgrown shrubs at a steep slope. There is even a small tree growing in the middle of the wooden steps leading down to Donner Lake Drive. For a lake house it feels surprising that no care had been taken to make sure the path to the lake was clear of heaps of debris and branches -- bring a machete and sturdy shoes if you want to brave it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

2/10 Terrible

Jen ❤️ B.

Jul 7, 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

It's the forgotten Cabin ~ Photo's are very deceptive

Everything is outdated and worn. The owner obviously does not want to put any money into this cabin. Their were cobwebs in the windowsills and drains with spiders crawling out. Along with carpenter ants (need a quarterly bug service). Mold on shower curtain, poorly lit rooms with lightbulbs out, crunchy carpet, inconsistent or not reliable wifi, only one standing shower that was rusted and if you chose to use the other bathtub downstairs at the same time, water pressure was terrible in shower. Pinecone needles on all patios and front porch as if nobody looked into the cleanliness since the last visitors (had to be over a month prior). The visible HVAC filter was being sucked in from too much dirt/dust accumulated. Vacasa took over two hours to respond back to me when my daughter accidently locked the keys inside the cabin while we were emptying the car... Shall I go on? Needless to say, very disappointed :-/

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020