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A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best

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Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
Truckee, CA
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course
    3 min drive
  • Tahoe Donner Golf Course
    5 min drive
  • Truckee Gallery
    11 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    12 min drive

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Exterior
Tahoe Donner Retreat. Minutes to everything you need!
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (8)
The price is $589
$566 per night
$589 total
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Tahoe Donner Retreat. Minutes to everything you need!

About the neighborhood

Truckee

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Truckee, within a 15-minute drive of Donner Lake and Boreal Mountain Resort. .This vacation home is 13.7 mi (22 km) from Palisades Tahoe and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Northstar California Resort.
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What's nearby

  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Donner Lake - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Commercial Row - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Northstar California Resort - 24 min drive - 14.0 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 8 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬5 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.

A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best

We offer an affordable luxury home in Truckee, California's Tahoe Donner, conveniently located off I-80. This three bedroom, two bath, 2000 square foot house is completely furnished, with high vaulted pine ceilings, pine cabinets in fully equipped kitchen, and the flat grounds nestled among trees make for excellent snow play in the winter; all the comforts of home. In the summer, the deck is perfect for leisure dining. Driveway parking for four vehicles.

The Tahoe Donner area for summer has the Trout Creek recreation center, two swimming pools, lap pool, workout center, tennis courts, pickleball courts, equestrian center, private beach/marina, boating, and golfing at the Tahoe Donner or Coyote Moon Golf Courses. For the winter, we are 10 minutes to the Tahoe Donner downhill/world class cross-country ski areas (excellent for family and new skiers), 20 minutes to Palisades Tahoe, Northstar, Alpine Meadows, Sugar Bowl ski resorts, and 30 minutes to Reno, Nevada. We are located conveniently to nearby restaurants and shopping in Truckee.

Try our house for a week or more for a peaceful, serene and relaxing vacation in the Sierras, winter or summer. We are confident you will return time and again. In the summer, escape from the heat and enjoy the cool mountain air; in the winter, enjoy skiing at the various resorts.

Keywords: House
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features a tennis court on site, snowboarding nearby, and sledding nearby. Recreational activities include cross-country skiing nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Joyce Tekawa

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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
Property Registration Number STR21-00265

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

A Little Bit of Heaven a Mountain Experience at its Best
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Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nichole D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

So B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas weekend
The house looks amazing .we definitely come back. But we would recommend they should change the bed sheets . it's kind like Old. Another then that we had a great time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danyel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Home
We rented this property to celebrate my husbands birthday and ski/snowboard at Northstar. The home fit our family of 6 perfectly and the living space was spacious and comfortable. The home is very clean and while the linens/towels/bedding/kitchen equipment/decorations are from my Mother’s generation everything was very well kept, clean, and functional. We enjoyed our stay and will happily re-book in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

allison g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casual mountain home
Great home in a beautiful neighborhood. Convenient, clean, beautiful, friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nana V.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a great location!
This property is very nice, clean, big enough for a large family. Location is only 7 minutes from downtown Truckee and easy to get to. The neighborhood is nice and gives the real "I'm in the Sierras" feeling, fresh air, nice inside and out! While the decor is a little dated, but didn't effect any of my wonderful time away for a friend's wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf weekend with friends
Second year in a row we've stayed at this location. Nice home, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tahoe Donner vacation house
Comfortable and convenient. Very nice property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mckay D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The house was perfect for our needs. It's a bit older and dated so don't be expecting luxury, but great location and excellent communication leading up to our stay and during it. Would stay again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane H., Port Townsend

Liked: Cleanliness
Truckee Stay
Clean house with well stocked kitchen and linens. Good communication from owner. Nice location on the hill above downtown. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
So good!
Extremely spacious and cozy property! Solidly exceeded our expectations with a fantastic living room hangout space and great sleeping areas. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ankit K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
Clean and large
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow!
The house is just perfect! Perfect location, the living room is so warm and comfy! We LOVED out stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phuong P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeds our expectations
The house is nice and clean, located in a convenient location. It has all the things we need. Host is responsive. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rubi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our favorite place to stay! Great time, excellent location!
This is our favorite place to stay in Truckee. The location is great and there is plenty of property to play in the snow.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious area.
Overall, has what you need, and is maintained well. Lots of room in the common spaces. Large master bedroom. New couches.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Robert J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
DISAPPOINTING
Nice location. Disappointed in the FILTHY, broken down sofas in great room, even the particle board placed under cushions for support was broken. Garage was a real mess and dirty too. Weed wreaths & arrangements everywhere are laden with dust & would be best if removed completely. Needs a new coffee pot that automatically turns off when left . Kitchen has too much junk and needs to be sorted & organized. There were inaccessible burned out light bulbs in the high ceiling, so evening light was poor. We were left with 2 keys, but only 1 worked to open the front door. There was no garage door opener, which was very inconvenient.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Rose D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Got what I paid for, barely
The housekeeper didn't do a very good job prior to our visit. Upstairs bath was NOT clean (soap scum, hair on counter and shower) Rules given to us after we paid were lengthy and obviously not followed by housekeeper, esp. laundry. Also better instruction on how to unlock the shed would have been useful, as not everyone is familiar with anti-bear sheds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Bob P.

Memorial Day Weekend
The house was nice; beds comfortable; I was disappointed with the kitchen. All but two of the frying pans were Teflon coated style with the Teflon on each pan very worn, scrapes, and peeling; not what I want to cook food with. The drinking cups need some updating as well. The kitchen had a large number of coffee mugs; very few drinking glasses; no cocktail glasses; no WINE glasses. So...overall nice house, but the kitchen needs some attention.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teri N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything as advertised
It was a lovely home with lots of room. We were there for 4 nights and skied during the day. Everything was comfortable and homey. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, spacious and comfortable
Joyce’s house was exactly as advertised. It was clean, spacious, comfortable and convenient at a reasonable price. I definitely hope to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just excellent
Like many of the other reviews say, this property is even better than pictured! Very comfortable and cozy despite its size, and filled with great details. The common areas and master suite are huge! Kitchen was well stocked and a great place to prepare a group dinner after a day in the snow. To our small group it felt very much like staying in a friend's family home rather than a routine rental, which we loved.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay
We happen to have booked the week between Christmas and New Years this year, when the big storm hit. As we drove toward Truckee on the first day of our reservation, we were advised that I-80 was closed. While on the drive, I received a telephone call from the owner advising me of the closure and offering either a refund for the nights we could not use or to extend our stay an equal number of days. That offer was unsolicited. Ultimately, we had to spend two nights in Auburn waiting for the highway to open. When we arrived, the house was just as advertised on VRBO. Access was simple and straightforward and the instructions to turn on the water, turn up the water heater and heat the house were detailed and easy to follow.. The house was clean and well cared for. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would stay here again. We have family with a house in the same neighborhood, so being able to stay locally is a huge plus for us. Thank you Joyce.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Checks all the boxes
This home has everything you’ll need and at a reasonable price. Checkin in and out were seamless and beds were very comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

craig w., Scotts Valley

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient stay for mid week ski trip
Clean and well appointed. We plan on staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022