Lakefront Cabin with private pier on Donner Lake

Truckee, California
$780 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Ready to get away from it all and truly unplug, winter, spring, summer or fall

Enjoy staggering views of Donner Lake and the granite of the High Sierra from all three levels of this 2100 sq. foot clean, well-appointed and comfortable family cabin during all seasons.
Relax in warmth and comfort during winter months with stunning lakefront views, surrounded only by nature and the silent snowfall. Snow sensor keeps steps and pathways free of snow for easy access. Snowplow service provided for street-level driveway and garage.
When the snow disappears, enjoy the private pier on the lake where you can relax and enjoy both sunrise and sunset views. The dock features comfy seating as well as easy swimming and boating access. Bring your tabletop propane BBQ for grilling on the lake.
Bring your own boat/kayaks/paddle boards or rent for the day from one of the local outlets. Park the boat at your own private dock on the lake in front of the cabin.
For a relaxing, low-key lakeside get-away with family and friends, this is the perfect property.

The home features high quality beds and linens, with down comforters as well as pillow and mattress protectors on every bed for your safety and comfort.
Additional upgrades include new furnishings throughout, an 82” TV to enjoy sports while playing a game of pool, forced air heating as well as two gas stoves to keep you warm.

There is parking for 3 cars at street level, including a spacious 2-car garage.

Upstairs, at the far back of the loft, you will find a king bed, twin/full bunk bed, a full bathroom and 55” Samsung TV. In the open area of the loft overlooking the main level and the lake, there’s a full size bed for heavy sleepers.
The main floor features vaulted ceiling, a gas fireplace in the great room, fully equipped kitchen, 55’ Samsung TV, one full bathroom with tub, a bedroom with king bed and a small bedroom with queen bed.
Downstairs you’ll find the pool table, 82” Samsung TV, second gas fireplace, wet bar, half bath, twin bunk bed, and sectional sofa with a pull-out bed (bring your own linens for pull out bed).

This three-bedroom, 2.5 bath cabin will accommodate a total of 8 guests. Make sure everyone is comfortable with the open floor design before booking. Floor plan diagram for all three levels is located within the photos.

The cabin has floor to ceiling views of the lake from all three levels. Enjoy relaxing and dining on either of two expansive decks, both overlooking the lake. Main level has a large propane BBQ for your use. Step out onto either deck to find stairs leading to a footpath down to the lake.
The kitchen has everything you need to make meals. The refrigerator and freezer are located in the drawers, with plenty of additional space available in the full size refrigerator/freezer downstairs. The cooking range faces the living space and the lake, allowing for great flow between the kitchen, deck, the living room.
Off the main floor there’s a large deck with comfy seating and a dining table to take in the fresh air, views, sunsets and stars at night.

Located five minutes from West End Beach on South Shore Drive, this serene, private lakefront property is on the quiet, secluded side of the lake.
Situated at mid-point on the lake between the West End Public Beach (1.6 miles) and Donner State Park (1.3 mile), there is no shortage of beaches or activities to enjoy. A light-weight fold-up wagon located in the garage is available for your use to tote beach gear and toddlers (.6 mile walk to China Beach).

Available activities include fishing, swimming, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, hiking, biking, golfing or just lounging on your private dock.

There’s a public boat ramp on Donner Lake, but please be advised of any boat inspection stations in the area. Search tahoeboatinspections for more information.
Don’t wait to book as there aren’t many homes available of this quality and affordability with direct and private lake access.

This home is a special place where you can get away from it all to relax, recharge and make great memories with your family and friends!

* PLEASE NOTE: People with mobility issues are advised this home has many steps to and from the garage, the house and the lake.
The steps and entry path to the home are heated in the winter, so no shoveling required!

THIS PROPERTY DOES NOT ALLOW PARTIES OR LOUD GATHERINGS. Several neighbors are permanent residents who would be adversely impacted by excess noise from this property. Unfortunately, this property is not the right choice if your group is planning a gathering beyond the stated guest limit of 8. We value a positive relationship with our permanent neighbors and welcome guests who will be respectful of this property and our neighbors while fully enjoying all that the property and surrounding natural beauty have to offer.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2100 Sq Ft (195 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator (full Size) Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Dock Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Rafting Nearby Water Skiing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Pool Or Billiards Table Stereo Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Highchair Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Wet Bar
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • C B.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    Really lovely place for a group with an exceptional dock for easy access to the lake. Kitchen has all amenities that you would need to make every meal at home. Great communication with the hosts. I would rate the cleanliness as good instead of excellent; quite a few large spiderwebs, carpets with some staining, bath rugs well worn and bathtub that could a little TLC. However, with any vacation rental, I imagine it is hard to keep everything top-notch! Also bummed out that we couldn’t use the propane fireplace on the deck, that would have been good information to share in the listing. We had a lovely retreat at this lake house and would absolutely stay here again.

  • Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    Everything was just right. Kayakers, paddle boarders and wind surfers put on a good show on this part of the lake.The upper level of the dock has the best view on the shoreline and is a great place to enjoy a beverage and a book with fine company.

  • JMAX M.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Family stayed at this house over the weekend and we all had a blast! The views are incredible and the house is amazing! I give this rental a 10/10!From the fishing, jet skiing and family time. House provided board games in the pool table room. Plenty of space to sleep. Sheets and the entire house was very clean. Beds and showers and bathrooms were all very clean. Felt like we stayed at a 5-Star Casino. The Lake Dock was one of the best features and is top notch compared to other homes at Donner Lake. I recommend this place to any family and you wont regret the experience! Thank you Karen for the Hospitality and my family will definitely book another trip here.

  • John j.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    A classic Tahoe house on Donner. Kitchen was modern and useable. The highlight is the lake and location. Karen was great and easy to deal with.

  • Juan R.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Great home in a perfect location with lake access. Communication with the host and responsiveness is fantastic. Nothing more we can ask for.

  • Marc H.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 10, 2025

    Having a private dock was great but this dock was incredible. The house was very well laid out, well stocked, and the owners labeled mostly everything so that it was easy to find. The stairs where challenging (one of the guests counted 50 steps to the main entry) but the view and serenity made it worth it. Several more steps down to the dock but, again, worth it (just be prepared and have your fitness watch ready). Having access to the two car garage was also a plus.

  • Sheila Star R.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    We had the most amazing time at this lakefront cabin! We lucked out and the weather was in the 80s so we spent most of our time on the beautiful deck. The house had everything we needed and enough space for five adults and four kids. The views were a dream and I really cannot wait to go back. Thank you Karen for the wonderful hospitality, we will always remember this trip!

  • Lawrence H.

    Submitted May 20, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    The property has stunning views, comfortable furnishings and everything needed for a relaxing stay. We stayed between seasons so we couldn’t take advantage of the many recreational advantages but the stay was comforting and gorgeous. The host, Karen went way beyond what was necessary to make sure our stay was everything we wished for. Appreciated her so much. Our only cautions are lots of steep stairs and firm beds (ok for us but some might not like.) We hope to return some day.

  • Michael A.

    Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    Karen was

  • Mo R.

    Submitted Jan 18, 2025

    Stayed Jan 2, 2025

    Recommend

  • Rosa R.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2024

    Stayed Dec 24, 2024

    We enjoyed staying at this property. It was perfect the view was perfect and the vibes of the house were so nice!

  • Kelly I.

    Submitted Nov 24, 2024

    Stayed Nov 22, 2024

    This was an annual family trip up to the mountains before Thanksgiving. My whole family has raved for days on how special and unique this lovely gem of a cabin was. Every single thing you need and then some. comfy beds. unbelievable views and comforts of home. We will be back

  • Kathy V.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    Nice cabin feel, beautiful view, a very well stocked kitchen. Unfortunately it was too cold for us to use the impressive dock on the lake. The pictures accurately depict the stairs to the house.

  • David B.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    Very comfortable

  • Richard W.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2024

    Stayed Oct 1, 2024

    The view was excellent, from all levels of the home as well as a beautiful double decker dock to relax on. The kitchen was well equipped and very organized. Bedding was very comfortable.

  • Alexandria R.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    Right on the lake with a very nice private dock. Peaceful, quiet and a lovely place to stay with family and friends

  • April H.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2024

    Stayed Sep 21, 2024

    The house was perfect for a small group of ladies celebrating a milestone birthday, the beds, pillows and linens were extremely comfortable, the house was clean and comfortable with plenty of room to relax indoors or out.

  • Jordan V.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    We loved our stay at Karen’s cabin. It was very beautiful and perfect location right on the water. Beds are super comfortable, kitchen had everything we needed to cook with. The tv and pool table downstairs were perfect for watching movies and hanging out! We would definitely be back again!

  • Zander P.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2024

    Stayed Sep 4, 2024

    What an amazing stay at Karen’s place. We spent the entire two days lounging and swimming by the dock. The house has everything you could possible need. Highly recommend for a lakeside getaway!

  • Kim H.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    Home was well appointed with everything you could need for a comfortable stay. Kitchen was well equipped for cooking with all the necessary utensils and pots/pans, bakeware, dishes etc. Beds were comfortable with quality bedding/ pillows. We had a group of 8 and there are plenty of different areas to spread out so you don’t ever feel cramped. The view of the lake from the main living area and the dock are what really made this property special for us. Host was easy to contact and responsive to any questions we had.

  • Callie R.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    We stayed at this property with 4 adults and 2 kids. It was perfect. The space was utilized very smart and Karen made herself available for any questions we had. Would recommend!

  • Gail W.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 5, 2024

    Karen was a delight to work with! The Kitchen is very well stocked, with lots of thought for making your vacation a success ! the beds and bedding first rate. The dock is comfortable, fun, and has shade almost all day long! Our issue was the cleaning , I think the crew rushed through. (Karen was surprised not the normal) Also we had a couple of slips on the steps to the dock, take your time. Great views and one of the nicest docks for comfort and usability.

  • Leea P.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    Beautiful views plenty of room for family. Kitchen had everything we needed for dinners. The dock was amazing & perfect for our boat & seadoos. The rope was a bonus for jumping into the water, we caught fish & crawdads.

  • Alex M.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 10, 2024

    I stayed here with my family and extended family and the property was perfect for us.

  • Juan R.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2024

    Stayed Jun 6, 2024

    Beautiful home in the perfect location. The renovated dock is incredible. Communication with owner was excellent and I highly recommend.

  • Hilary B.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2024

    Stayed May 21, 2024

    Amazing location. Fully stocked kitchen. Extremely comfortable beds and bedding. Once the new dock is entirely finished it’s going to be amazing! We enjoyed it thoroughly. Karen was super responsive and helpful.

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Includes taxes and fees
$780+
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