Riverfront Cabin Escape w/ Hot Tub & King Suite | Trails, Fish & Shops Nearby

Truckee, California
$666 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

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Bath 2

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Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 6

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Night 2 nights

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✨ Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront | Walk to Historic Downtown Truckee | Hot Tub, River Views, Stylish Interiors ✨

Welcome to Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront – your one-of-a-kind, riverfront escape in the heart of Truckee! This iconic 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath vacation rental features unbeatable Truckee River views, a vibrant yellow exterior, and a charming cow statue that sets the tone for a fun, relaxing getaway. Just steps from historic downtown Truckee, the train station, local restaurants, boutique shopping, and the beautiful Legacy Trail, this home is your basecamp for exploring Lake Tahoe, Northstar, and Squaw Valley- all just minutes away!

We care for Tahoe as much as we care for our guests! With every stay, Tahoe Signature Properties plants a tree and provides eco-friendly supplies to help preserve our beautiful mountain environment.

The Space

• ️ Stylish living room with large sectional, fireplace, and smart TV;
• Gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances and thoughtful layout;
• ️ Intimate dining room with seating for four — perfect for cozy meals;
• Light-filled conservatory with chaise, bay windows, and flatscreen;
• Patio overlooking the Truckee River with BBQ and comfy seating;
• Chic powder room and elegant decor throughout;

️ Bedrooms and Bathrooms

• Primary suite with king bed, ensuite bath, and private hot tub patio;
• ‍♀️ Ensuite includes soaking tub, dual vanities, and walk-in shower;
• ️ Queen bedroom with river views and smart TV;
• ️ Full bedroom with plush bedding and charming neighborhood view;
• Shared four-piece bathroom upstairs;
• Hotel-quality linens, towels, and essentials included;

Outdoor Living

• Private upper-deck hot tub with stunning river views;
• Gas BBQ and outdoor seating — perfect for morning coffee or evening wine;
• Iconic “Holy Cow” statue greeting guests on arrival;

Location Highlights

• ‍♀️ Steps from downtown Truckee — shops, restaurants, and bars;
• ‍♂️ Walk the Legacy Trail or float the Truckee River in summer;
• 10 min to Northstar, 15 min to Palisades Tahoe;
• ️ Close to Donner Lake for swimming, kayaking, and picnics;
• Near museums, local markets, and the beloved Truckee Thursdays;

✅ Good to Know

•Maximum Occupancy: 6;
•Parking: There are 3 parking spaces in the driveway. During snowfall, street parking is not allowed due to snow removal. All vehicles must be parked off the street promptly so plows can operate.
•Town of Truckee: 010084;
•No pets (family allergies);
•Outdoor furniture and grills may not be available November–May;
•Winter travel requires snow tires and 4WD/AWD, or chains;
•Quiet hours are enforced from 10 PM to 7 AM per Town of Truckee regulations;
•Full Terms and Conditions supplied upon booking and completion of signatures on the Booking Confirmation
•Rental Agreement contract required for booking to be confirmed, must be signed within 24 hours of creating the reservation;
•Agreement must be signed by Occupants aged 25 or older.

Convenient Local Baby Gear Rentals in Tahoe

Traveling with little ones is easier with convenient baby gear rentals available locally in Tahoe. Guests may arrange rentals independently with a third-party provider by searching for “Tahoe Truckee Baby” and coordinating delivery details directly. Availability, pricing, and delivery are managed by the provider, and all rental costs are the responsibility of the guest. You can schedule drop off and pick up around your reservation dates.

️ Why Stay with Tahoe Signature Properties

Locally owned and operated with nearby staff support;
Easy self-check-in with a personal code;
3D walkthroughs available so you know exactly what to expect.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • 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) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2063 Sq Ft (192 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Romanian
  • THINGS TO DO

    Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sledding Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Games Stereo TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The City Center Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Tom S.

    Submitted Jan 22, 2026

    Stayed Jan 17, 2026

    The house is in great shape and luxurious, we loved how close to town it was. Management was very attentive.

  • mark b.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Dec 29, 2025

    Great view. Great location. Great amenities. Very comfortable.

  • Patricia C.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2025

    Stayed Sep 28, 2025

    House was clean. Did not use hot tube. Lactation to downtown is great. Loved the deck views and that we had access to the Truckee river in the yard.

  • John M.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 14, 2025

    Great location well supplied and clean. Bedding good

  • Natalie S.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    Great to walk into town

  • Erin M.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    Beautiful home, easy to book, great communication from all. We loved how convenient it was to downtown Truckee & so appreciated the welcome gift and the kindness of the owners! We hope to be back!

  • Elizabeth R.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Lovely deck on the Truckee River.

  • chris G.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    Marvelous stay with stairs down tinny sandy beach spot right on the river

  • Donna S.

    Submitted May 15, 2025

    Stayed May 13, 2025

    The house was perfect, the location was perfect, and the owner was a sweetheart. One of our favorite trips. Thank you.

  • Kristen W.

    Submitted May 1, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    Fantastic location and beautiful home on the truckee river. This house has everything you need and more. Highly recommend to anyone headed to the Truckee area. Hope to be back!

  • Jen L.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 13, 2025

    We wanted to explore the Tahoe area but also give our teenagers freedom to walk around, and that's why we chose Truckee. This home is beautifully situated to be extremely walkable to town. It sits on the river, has a beautiful view of town, and easy access to the Legacy River Trail up the hill. We were able to do day trips to varied places around the Lake Tahoe region, in addition to spring skiing twice. The property managers were extremely easy to communicate with and the house gave us all plenty of space and privacy. Would stay here again without a doubt.

  • Kyle M.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    Everything about this place was amazing. Hosts were very attentive and accommodating. It was just as advertised - steps from the charming Truckee town center, 10 minute drive to Northstar ski resort, right on the beautiful river. Lots of trains go by during the day on the tracks across the river, which was great entertainment for our young boys. The house is very nice and clean. The hosts even surprised us with sparkling wine, sweets from a local shop, and a hand-written note. Above and beyond.

  • Jimmy E.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    Really cool location a couple blocks from the main drag of downtown Truckee. Right on the river. Really enjoyed our stay here. Great communication with management, clean, super comfortable stay. Could use a bit of an update on the A/V system but other than that it was great!

  • Janice U.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2024

    Stayed Dec 13, 2024

    Perfect for our stay. We had 3 couples and were with a much larger group. Fantastic location walking distance to the sweet downtown Truckee. Home was very clean and well appointed. Loved and hope to come back,

  • Alan B.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2024

    Stayed Nov 23, 2024

    Spent a week here with our family over Thanksgiving. It was perfectly stocked with everything we needed to settle in. And perfectly located to stroll to the many great restaurants in downtown Truckee. Loved the view of the river (and train). Loved the hot tub. Loved the fireplace.

  • Marcia M.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2024

    Stayed Oct 24, 2024

    This house was great for hosting a long weekend with family. The location right on the river, with very easy access to the river was fantastic. The home was very clean, modern and had all the amenities that one could ask for to feel like home. Very comfortable and super clean. We would definitely love to stay here again in the future!

  • Patrick M.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2024

    Stayed Sep 17, 2024

    Awesome

  • Ben T.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 29, 2024

    Great location and communication from the team. They let us stay an extra hour at the end which made a big difference. The cows were a hit.

  • Jean L.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    We came for a wedding of a family member and really enjoyed being in such a great location. The Holy Cow was an awesome property with great views.

  • Natasha S.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    This house was in the perfect location with a beautiful view. We were able to walk over to historic down town truckee and enjoy all the restaurants and Shopping. I cant wait to stay in winter. I highly recommend this home.

  • Caitlin H.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    Great location. Close to town, right on the river. Would definitely stay again!

  • Erin P.

    Submitted May 29, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    Staying at the Holy Cow house was an absolute delight! Nestled right on the Truckee River and just a short stroll to downtown, the location couldn't have been more perfect. The host left a very sweet message and a brief history of the Holy Cow house, which made us feel incredibly connected to this charming home. We will definitely be coming back!

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$666+
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