Donner Lake Charmer - West End Stone Cabin

Nice location across from Donner Lake - comfortable furnishings and it has everything you need. The decor is dated and the furnishings and carpets have clearly been well-loved over the years, but that adds to the cozy and very home-like vibe. Mary was also a great and responsive communicator.

A very comfortable cabin, super convenient to Sugar Bowl, and exactly as advertised. Mary was great host who truly went above and beyond for us on several dimensions. We delayed our arrival for a day due to the massive blizzard, and Mary let us extend our checkout by a few hours so we could fit in a quick ski the morning we left with our dog comfortably relaxing at the cabin. And when my son left his iPad under his pillow (sigh…), Mary let us know immediately and even arranged for her next guest, who lives relatively close to us, to bring it down the mountain so we could it up from him (also an amazing guy)!We truly enjoyed our first trip to Sugar Bowl and would definitely stay again.

Mary was a phenomenal host, always in touch for any questions and the property was outstanding. Very lovely place that was perfectly situated and near everything. I can't wait to come back and stay there again!

Very clean establishment, cozy, welcoming and excellent location.

Beautiful cabin in a beautiful location. Host was very informative and quick to respond to anything. Cabin was cozy and everything you need for a great vacation. Will be coming back to this cabin in the future.

Convenient location

We were welcomed in with a fire already burning in the wood stove. Very cozy and cute in an old vintage sort of way. It was clean and had plenty of towels and blankets. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you could need. We enjoyed cooking, watched an old movie on DVD and played cards. The beds were comfy and warm. The upstairs loft is magical and has a balcony overlooking the lake in the distance. I definitely recommend staying here at “Squirrels Nest”

Host very informative.

The host was great in reaching out and making sure the amenities matched my needs, even before confirming. That way we both new the cabin would be a good fit for my family. And she provided great detailed information about the location and what to expect, always being gracious and accommodating. Would definitely stay here again.

Fantastic communication, very thorough and helpful with information. We had a lovely stay and would absolutely book here again!

This is a traditional style mountain cabin with comfortable rooms. Great location.

The cabin was clean and perfect! We had all we needed to make meals and loved the coziness of the fireplace and the layout. The views were great of the lake peeking through the trees as well as all of the natural light that came through the large upper windows. We also enjoyed all of games and only wished I had more time to enjoy puzzles and reading material! Host was great a communication was perfect. Looking forward to our next stay!

Good location, lake within walking distance. Cabin was cozy and comfortable. Enjoyed my visit!

Nice location. Beautiful setting. Very comfortable.

Great stay!

Welcoming cozy cabin. Very clean. Walking distance from the west end beach. The kitchen had everything we needed. Mary (host) was quick to respond to any questions. Great little get away, good central location.

We had a wonderful stay at Squirrel’s Nest. Check in and check out were seamless and our host was very responsive throughout the process from booking to check out. The location was fabulous - moments from Donner Lake and a short walk, bike ride or drive to dining and shopping. Our cabin was cozy but spacious and had all the amenities needed. Quiet evenings with beautiful views of the starry sky. We loved staying here and would visit again!

Loved it. Perfect size for us. Location is awesome.

Cabin in great shape and well stocked. Furniture is very comfortable. 2 decks for outdoor seating. Loved the high ceiling and loft. The bed was very comfortable.We would return.

Check in was a breeze! The kitchen is great...fully stocked with quality items to cook with.

Cool lakeside cottage right by Donner Lake; well maintained, and clean.

Wonderful cabin with loft. Big windows and beautiful setting. Mary has made this cabin so accessible and included many extras: board games, books about Donner, soft linens and beach towels are just a few.We loved our week here and hope to come back again.

Amazing location - short walk to beach and quick drive to hikes. Property was very cozy and host was great at communication. Will definitely be back with our family again!

Communication with Mary was great as she responded quickly and we couldn’t have been more happy with her cabin. We slept so well, which is saying a lot since we don’t normally. The cabin had everything we needed and anyone that stays here will feel right at home. Definitely would use again.

Nice cozy place with plenty of room. Quiet and warm feeling. Good host communication with thorough instructions.

Hikes and conversation—discussing old times together in Reno/Tahoe.

I highly recommend this lovely cabin. It was perfect for our family of 2 adults, 1 teen, 1 doggie. The location couldn't be more charming. The property was spotless, stocked with everything. And Mary, the host, was super nice, she gave us very clear and easy check in and check out information.My family would love to stay here again!

Lovely little stone cottage in a nice neighborhood walking distance to Donner Lake.Comfortable accommodations

Close to Sugar Bowl and Donner Lake.

This is the second time we have stayed and the upgrade to keyless entry was a nice touch. The hosts are communicative and easy to work with.

This area is so nice along the lake. We stayed for a ski vacation and the drive along the lake is as beautiful as Switzerland. We were pinching ourselves and made us realize you don’t need a huge cabin to feel at home and cozy. Check in and amenities were super easy and perfect. Thank you Mary!

We enjoyed this cabin to the fullest! The fire kept it warm and cozy, we enjoyed dinner together as a family, and the location was ideal. The open floor plan allowed us to all be together even in separate spaces. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. Check in and out was so easy. We definitely plan to come back!!!

We had a great time. The location is ideal for both Sugar Bowl and Truckee.

We visited over Christmas to celebrate in the mountains. The “Squirrels Nest” was absolutely perfect for the two of us to relax and enjoy being in the snow. It is tucked away at the west end of Donner Lake. Everything was cozy and well furnished. The wood burning stove was a notable feature we quite enjoyed. We cooked every night and never found a dish or utensil we were without. The rooms were comfortable and warm. The WiFi was quite good as well. Overall, we can’t wait to visit again.

Cozy, quiet and wonderful. Beds were comfy & we had everything we needed. We will be back!

I needed my annual mountain fix and this place was perfect for it. The location couldn't be better. It's right at one end of Donner Lake, you can walk to the large south end beach in minutes. The house is well stocked and comfortable. It's not a 'fancy' place but exudes warmth. You can park right in front and it's only one step up to the front door. I used only the ground level bedroom; the bathroom is close by. There are a number of extras I didn't use, such as an electric grill on the back deck and a fire burning cast iron fireplace in the living room, but those are nice touches. It's located in a very quiet neighborhood, at least when I stayed in October. The wall furnace can be a bit noisy when it's running, but it warms the place well enough. I only missed having one piece of kitchen equipment I use a lot at home - a toaster oven. But they do have a good toaster. The stove and refrigerator both appear to be new. The TV and Internet both worked without issue. Pretty good internet speed. You'll have to logon to your own Netflix account, if you want to use that. I did. Mary was a great host. We communicated a few times just prior to my arrival and she was always friendly and very responsive.

I had a wonderful stay in this cozy cabin in a very quiet and beautiful neighborhood just across from Donner lake. It had everything I needed. In the mornings I took a short drive up Donner pass road to sit on the rocks and drink my coffee overlooking the lake. There are amazing hikes just minutes away. Mary, the host, was very communicative and gracious. I hope to visit again. e

Very nice, close to lake

The cabin was charming and very comfortable. Everything was what it should be for a cabin on a lake. Set amongst tall pines and very close to the gorgeous lake, the quiet and peacefulness was welcome. I'd like to stay again.