Friendly & Comfortable Mountain Get-Away

Truckee, California
$317 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Behind the street-side flat driveway and garage (great in winter) you'll enter the bright house from the western front deck (there is another deck off the back of the house which gets great morning light). You’ll feel connected to your friends and family in the warm and social atmosphere of the house’s layout. We welcome up to 6 adult guests, or with children (13 years and under) up to 8 guests.

The living room, dining room and kitchen are open to each other. Two entrance-level bedrooms face south and accommodate up to 6 people. There is a Primary Bedroom (west) with a queen bed, and a Family Bedroom (east) with a double bed and twin bunk.

You can expand upstairs into the Loft which has low walls and covers over half the floor plan, allowing for good air flow and a feeling of spaciousness. Gaze out the windows, or if you need to get work done, set up the folding desk. If quiet privacy is what you’re after, simply hide away. A twin bunk, double futon and queen futon can accommodate up to 5, for flexible sleeping arrangements.

Stay warm in cold months with central gas heat, a pellet stove, and space heaters. The house stays relatively cool naturally all summer long; there are fans if desired.

Whether you’re cooking, relaxing on the couch, watching a movie, reading (many VHSs, DVDs and books are available to peruse during your stay), cooking and eating (full oven range, crock pot, bread maker, waffle maker, microwave and toaster plus coffee maker and blender), or stretching after a long day out on the mountain, you’ll have the space to do it.

Friendly and Comfortable Mountain Get-Away is easy to get to on Northwoods BLVD, the main Tahoe Donner road, which gets plowed well, and since it is at the far end of the road’s loop, there is less traffic. Also, the driveway gets plowed on heavy snow days. A true mountain life experience, after a storm, you may have to shovel the snow berm and walkway during your stay (or hire a local to do it for you).

Well-stocked but not excessive, you’ll find what you need to be comfortable, relax, and enjoy your vacation no matter what the season.

We look forward to hosting you.

Ama Greenrose

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The house is smoke-free and pet-free.
Please take shoes off at the door, as well as wet, dirty and sandy items.

To prevent extra cleaning charges, please leave only one load of laundry to be started by the cleaners, and on your way out, gather and take garbage & recycling to the bear-proof enclosure at the side of the driveway.

In addition to nightly, weekly or monthly RENT: the living wage HOUSE CLEANING fee is $200 for 2 people for up to 90 minutes, the ADMINISTRATIVE fee is $25 (non-refundable), and TAX is 13.25%. For guests #7 & 8 an additional nightly fee of $50 per person, per night is charged, including infants. A damage DEPOSIT is a $1500 hold on your credit card (for 14 days after check out).

MONTHLY RENTALS require mid-rental cleans at cost, bi-weekly, as well as some utilities, to be quoted and agreed upon in advance.

HOME ACCESS You have private access to the whole furnished house and garage aside from 2 small areas of owner belongings). Self-entry access info will be sent to you before your arrival.

AMENITIES With your rental, you have access to Tahoe Donner amenities with one of the 6 Short Term Tenant guest cards and a daily fee. Check out Tahoe Donner's website for up-to-date information and web cams. Reservations may be required and access limited during peak periods. Also check out Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park offerings at Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District.

NEW IN 2026: Private Amenities are RESTRICTED for Short-Term Tenants on HOLIDAYS, including: New Year’s Week, MLK Day Weekend, President’s Day Weekend, Memorial Day Weekend, Independence Day Weekend, Labor Day Weekend, Thanksgiving Day Week, Weeks of Christmas Eve through the New Year. Public amenities will still be available during these times and do not require the STT guest cards.

TAHOE DONNER facilities:
YEAR ROUND Trout Creek Recreation Center Gym, Fitness Classes, Swimming Pool, Sauna, Steam Room, 3 Jacuzzis, Personal Training & Massage. Also 4 restaurants and plenty of trails!

In WINTER add: Snow Play Area (sledding/tubing), family & beginner-friendly Downhill Ski Resort including a new Lodge, & Cross Country Ski Center!

In SUMMER add: Donner Lake Beach Club Marina (East end), Tennis & Pickle Ball Center, Swimming and Recreation Hut at the Northwoods Clubhouse, Golf Course and Driving Range, Equestrian and Bikeworks at Alder Creek Adventure Center, Hiking and Biking Trails, a Campground, and Kids Camp.

From TD Website:
Welcome to Tahoe Donner! Tahoe Donner offers a variety of amenities for you to enjoy.

As a Short-Term Tenant, you have access to Tahoe Donner’s public amenities during your stay. Private amenity access is available to you with the utilization of Short-Term Tenant Cards. This explains how private amenity access works for short-term tenants staying in a short-term rental (STR) home who choose to participate in our Short-Term Tenant Card program within Tahoe Donner, [which I do].

As a short-term tenant, to access Tahoe Donner’s private amenities, you must have a valid Short-Term Tenant Card for each person ages 3+.

Private amenity access is only available with a Short-Term Tenant Card, but you are welcome to visit all public amenities, including Downhill Ski Resort, Cross Country Ski Center, Snowplay, Golf Course, Equestrian Center, Bikeworks and all restaurants and the over 60 miles of public access trails.

SHORT-TERM TENANT CARD ACCESS RULES
Card limit: up to 6 cards per property, per year
Cards provide daily access: 1 person/day/card (ages 3+)
Daily Access Fees apply to all private amenity visits by short-term tenants (see below)
Blackout dates apply during select peak/holiday periods:
Jan. 17-19 (MLK Day)
Feb. 14-16 (President’s Day)
May 23-25 (Memorial Day)
July 1-5 (July 4th)
Sept. 5-7 (Labor Day)
Nov. 26-29 (Thanksgiving Day)
Dec. 24-Jan. 3, 2027 (Christmas/New Year’s holiday)

DAILY ACCESS FEES
Short-term tenants with valid STT Cards pay Daily Access Fees to enter.

2026 Short-Rental Tenant With STT Card* Daily Access Fees
Ages 0-2 - Free; Ages 3-6 - $10; Ages 7+ - $30

*Must present one valid STT card per person. Blackout dates apply for cards.

PRIVATE AMENITIES VS. PUBLIC AMENITIES
Private Amenities (STT Card + Daily Access Fee required)
Short-term tenants may access these amenities with a valid STT Card and paid Daily Access Fee:
Beach Club Marina
Northwoods Pool
Tennis + Pickleball Center
Trout Creek Recreation Center

Public Amenities (Open to Everyone). These amenities do not require an STT Card (standard public pricing applies):
Downhill Ski Resort
Cross Country Ski Center
Golf Course
Equestrian Center
Bikeworks
Restaurants
Trails and Open Space (general trail access)

Note: I do not check email daily.
Please call, 8 am - 9 pm PST, or text any time, if you require assistance.

Registration Certificate Number (RCN): 025702

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • 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

    Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Provided Energy-saving Switches Recycling Unit Size: 1300 Sq Ft (121 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting Waste Recycling Policy
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Hot Tub Outdoor Pool Sauna Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    10 Outdoor Pickleball Courts Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Parasailing Nearby Rafting Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Sailing Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Snow Sports Gear Tennis On Site Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Limited Housekeeping Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    2 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces Area Rugs In Public Areas Front Entrance Ramp If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: Aiming To Provide A Scent And Allergen-free House. Smoke-free Property Stair-free Path To Entrance Thin Carpet In Public Areas Tile Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Loren W.

    Submitted Jan 14, 2026

    Stayed Dec 31, 2025

    We had a great stay at this cute cabin. It felt right out of a another time, but in a good way. Our young kids were truly intrigued and fascinated by the VHS collection and analog television (haha!) and loved watching some of the kids movies and participating in putting the tape in, rewinding, etc. There were also lots of games for the kids to get into. The kitchen was well stocked. The proximity to Tahoe Donner downhill was a super pleasant surprise. Would stay here again.

  • Alyssa L.

    Submitted Mar 20, 2025

    Stayed Mar 7, 2025

    Great amenities. Great location. Perfect size. Beautiful cabin. Nice host

  • Nancy K.

    Submitted Feb 18, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    Took my family up to play in the snow. The house is in a good location and has everything you would need. My kids loved the house and are already asking me to take them back there.

  • Janice M.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2024

    Stayed Feb 16, 2024

    Great stay. Cozy home with the cutest loft. It was the kiddo's favorite spot in the house! Neighborhood was quiet, house was very easy to get to and a to-go dinner from The Lodge was an awesome, yummy way to celebrate our wonderful family ski trip weekend!

  • Celine Mui S.

    Submitted Jan 17, 2024

    Stayed Jan 11, 2024

    For a rental, this is the best lit home we stayed in. And it has everything that we need for a comfortable stay. When we had a problem, Ama the host was very responsive, and she also checked on us. Having a garage was a must for us, especially with the snow storm. I was concerned a little about getting the sheets and towels laundered before we leave for 7 people, but it was totally doable, because the washer and dryers were so large. We did have to shovel a little to get to the front entrance due to snow, but they had ice for us to keep it not being slick throughout our stay in January.

  • Cristina R.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2023

    Stayed Jul 15, 2023

    Great location for two nights stay. Booking an ease of communication, two thumbs up.

  • Vai A.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2023

    Stayed Jun 15, 2023

    The house was very clean , and the kitchen was excellent. Had everything a family needs . Ama was very informative and had answered my phone calls and text . My questions were immediately answered. We loved the cabin and the privacy in the woods . Ty for being a great host . We would definitely come back , hopefully in the near future .

  • Jack N.

    Submitted Jan 25, 2023

    Stayed Jan 6, 2023

    We enjoyed our stay at Ama's homey and cozy cabin. It was a little dark inside and the cabin was dated, but that added to the comfy feel. We had a blast watching Top Gun on the VHS. The cabin was well located near Tahoe Donner and Northstar. Ama was very communicative and thoughtful.

  • Sylvia B.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2022

    Stayed Jul 15, 2022

    Overall the house was great. Having to do the laundry before leaving was a little much. Usually most places have you leave it for the clean up crew. The kitchen needed a few more oven items. But other than that the bathrooms were great, the amount of beds was great. The living room/dining area was great for everyone to hangout in.

  • Molly M.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2021

    Stayed Aug 13, 2021

    My family appreciated having a place to stay for a couple of nights in beautiful Tahoe Donner. The kitchen was so well-stocked, it was fortunate we didn't bring much! It felt more like visiting a relative than renting a home, which was perfect for what we were looking for. We didn't have the time to run multiple loads of bedding laundry as requested, but we were able to get one load going before we left. There were plenty of cleaning supplies, and we were able to vacuum up some crumbs we spilled on the carpet in the kitchen area. The owner was very responsive and thoughtful. Overall, a good experience.

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