Located in Armstrong, this cabin is adjacent to Tahoe National Forest and within 2 miles (3 km) of Donner Memorial State Park. The cabin includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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
The cabin 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 a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.
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
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,300 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 11:00 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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
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.
Rules
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.
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
1 total (20 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Your well-behaved, house-trained dog is welcome.
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
What's there to see within easy reach of this cabin?
This cabin 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.
How much does it cost to stay at #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵?
As of Apr 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵 on Apr 9, 2026 start from $586, 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.
Will I be able to park at #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵?
No, there isn't parking at this cabin.
Is this cabin next to a casino?
No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this cabin?
No, this cabin doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
Is #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵 a good place to stay for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this cabin include a fireplace, a smart TV, and a kitchen.
Does #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵 have a hot tub?
No, this cabin doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this cabin include breakfast service?
No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this cabin allow pets to stay for free?
Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cabin.
Does #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵 have connecting rooms available?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cabin.
How close is the airport from this cabin?
The closest major airport to this cabin is Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe), which is 7 mi away (10 minutes by car). Another top airport is Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO), which is around 27.4 mi away.
Can I book a room with a balcony at #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵?
Yes, every cabin at #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵 comes with a patio.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Patrick N.
Apr 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Super cozy; fenced yard was ominously helpful.neighbors really nice too
Patrick N.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
4/10 Poor
Craig S.
Mar 10, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
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 .
Craig S.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Brian S.
Mar 7, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and hot tub, and very pet friendly. The host was also great.
Brian S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
8/10 Good
James B.
Jan 7, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Great great great. Comfy cozy spot with everything you need.
James B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
mongo274
Jan 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
mongo274
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sonya G.
Dec 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Sonya G.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Arunas K.
Aug 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Arunas K.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dominic D.
Mar 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Snow getaway
Excellent property with great amenities. Great way to enjoy a trip to the snow.
Dominic D.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robin L.
Feb 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip to Truckee
My daughter lives in Truckee. My husband and I, along with my other daughter and her family visited Truckee to spend time together. This house was great. We spent a lot of time there just hanging out. It accommodated us all. We will definitely look at booking this house again on our return trips to Truckee.The house offered plenty of beds, the kitchen was well-stocked and plenty of games to keep my 4 year old granddaugher occupied. My only comment was that the games were is such disarray that if we had wanted to use them as intended, it would have required hours to separate all the pieces. However, my granddaughter used them but made up her own rules as we went along. Kept her busy.We will definitely stay at this house again in the future.
Robin L.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jami R.
Dec 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Jami R.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa F., Hyde Park, NY. USA
Aug 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal Truckee property
This property was perfect for our visit to Truckee! The kitchen had everything we needed to make meals for our family, including a propane grill on the deck. The beds were super comfortable and the house was spotless. We loved that this property was pet friendly so that our son, who lives in Truckee, could visit us there with his dog. A nice bonus is the hot tub and fire pit on the back deck! Mel was super easy to communicate with and responded almost immediately to any questions. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Truckee and staying in Mel’s Donner Bliss home. Would highly recommend to anyone, including family and friends. We will definitely be back!
Lisa F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Rich T.
Jul 31, 2024
Rich T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Van P.
Jul 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Van P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Adriane K., San Francisco
Jul 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Adriane K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cristina L.
Mar 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Cristina L.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ashley B.
Nov 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent & cozy property for all ages
We booked Donner Bliss Cabin to get away the week of Thanksgiving and really wanted something close to things but away from the crowds of Tahoe. It was important for us to be able to bring our mini Goldendoodle Sadie. I chanced upon the Donner Bliss cabin hosted by Mel and Sal and it blew us away. It had EVERYTHING a family would need to get away and make memories. It’s cozy, inviting, clean and comfortable. Each person had space and the “kids” room comes fully equipped with tons of board games, fooseball, a Wii and a hit was the piano. The kitchen is FULLY stocked with utensils, pans, etc so much so that I was able to comfortably make a Thanksgiving dinner we all thoroughly enjoyed. If you are in need of groceries or drinks, Safeway is about a mile away. There are so many awesome things to mention but The Hot Tub, fenced in yard, Wood Burning Stove, full washer and dryer and ample supplies really made us feel at home. You only need to bring your clothes to this property, they provide everything else! Plus, it’s very easy to get to from any direction you’re coming from. We cannot wait to come back and explore in the summer time when we can roast marshmallows or use the BBQ. Mel was fantastic at communication and we felt at home every day. Thank you for trusting us to use your home and we really cannot wait to return!
Ashley B.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Megan N.
Oct 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Great house, close too town, good food and the lake. Melanie is wonderful! Would definitely stay again!
Megan N.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rhianna H.
Aug 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Cabin
We took are first family vacation with my niece. 5 adults, 1 kid and 2 dogs. It was a packed house but big enough that we had our space. I love that it had two backyard decl and one front porch. Super spacious. The neighbors were super friendly and so were their four legged fur babies. Mel was super nice and helpful. Always communicating. I would rent this again for another family vacation.
Rhianna H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carrie H.
Aug 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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!!
Carrie H.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jim P.
Aug 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Jim P.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
katie r.
Jul 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
katie r.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Steve A.
Jul 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Steve A.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy V.
Mar 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Amy V.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michaele M.
Mar 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Michaele M.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
elizabeth h.
Mar 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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!