Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake!

Truckee, California
$399 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Whether your activity of choice is sunbathing on the beach, hoofing it up the hiking trails, or zipping around on your mountain bike, this Truckee vacation rental provides the perfect base! When you’re ready for some relaxation after exploring the surrounding Sierra Nevadas, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath cabin has space for the whole family to unwind. Lounge in the living room with wall-to-wall windows overlooking Donner Lake, bust open a board game in the loft, or enjoy the alpine air on thedeck.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Pet Friendly | 2,000 Sq Ft | Lakefront Location | Great for Large Groups

With the lakefront right at your doorstep and the mountains mere minutes away, 'The Donner House' is ideal for anyone looking for outdoorsy fun and all-season adventure!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Loft: 2 Sleeper Sofas

INDOOR LIVING: Spacious living area w/ wood-burning stove, flat-screen TV & dining table, loft w/ books & games, apartment family room w/ standard TV & kitchenette
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, dishwasher, coffee maker, KitchenAid mixer
GENERAL: Free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, washer & dryer
OUTDOOR LIVING: 2 decks w/ seating, gas grill, lake view
FAQ: No A/C
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

SNOW DAYS: Donner Ski Ranch (4.2 miles), Sugar Bowl Resort (5.9 miles), Tahoe Donner Ski Resort (8.5 miles), Northstar California Resort (14.0 miles), Squaw Valley Resort (15.2 miles), Alpine Meadows Ski Resort (17.7 miles), Diamond Peak Ski Resort (26.7 miles)
BEACH DAYS: West End Beach (0.7 miles), Tahoe Donner Beach Club Marina (2.7 miles), Commons Beach (18.3 miles), Secline Beach (18.5 miles), Kings Beach (18.9 miles), Speedboat Beach (20.3 miles), Hidden Beach (27.0 miles)
HIKING/BIKING: Donner Summit Canyon (1.3 miles), Pacific Crest Trail (4.1 miles), Sawtooth Trail (8.1 miles), Stateline Lookout (21.4 miles), Tahoe Rim Trail (26.7 miles)
MUST DOs: KidZone Museum (4.1 miles), Historic Downtown Truckee (5.7 miles), Tahoe City (17.5 miles), Reno (36.7 miles), South Lake Tahoe (46.7 miles)
AIRPORTS: Reno-Tahoe International Airport (41.9 miles), Truckee Tahoe Airport-TRK (8.6 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: This property has a strict maximum occupancy rule, and no more than 10 guests are allowed on-site
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning

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

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2000 Sq Ft (186 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Mixer Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Limited Onsite Parking (max 5 Spaces) Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Free Toiletries Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Power Boating Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Leslie G.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    Classic Donner Lake cabin. Fantastic location directly across the street from the lake with beautiful views. Easy access for daily swims or SUPing. Nothing fancy. Certainly dated. But that's all part of the charm. Dog friendly. A great stay.

  • Lawrence B.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 29, 2025

    Fantastic The rental was SUPER Kitchen had all the necessary equipment and was fully stocked with spices and paper goods for the stayWe were a party of 9, everyone had adequate space to spread out inTruckee-Donner Pass—Route 89-Truckee River Float-Tahoe City-Olympic Village-Tram to top with hikeAccommodation were great, view spectacular, only problem was TOOOOOO ShortThanks to the owner for his attention to details to make the house FABULOUS

  • Gena

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    We recently stayed at this rental home. Our vacation was perfect from start to finish. Very clean, well maintained home. The location couldn’t have been better with a walk across to the lake and views are spectacular! Kitchen stocked well with pots and pans, appliances, dishes, etc. Beds and baths well supplied with fresh linens and bath towels. Max, the host of the property, is very kind and communicates with you from start to finish to make sure your needs are met. Highly recommend this property and would definitely book another vacation here. ?. Our family is planning our visit for next year.

  • Gena C.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    Perfect trip! Location was excellent with lake just across the roadway from the house. Perfect views. House is very comfortable and clean. Well stocked in the kitchen with dishes, pots and pans, etc. We did a lot of cooking using kitchen and bbq provided on the deck. Fresh linens, towels, and toiletries all provided by the host. Highly recommend this place. Host, Max, stayed in touch with us before and after stay to be sure our needs were met. He was a joy to work with. Excellent experience and family already planning our trip for next year

  • Leslie

    Submitted Aug 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 18, 2024

    We stayed for 5 nights with our family. Love the location which allowed us to swim and kayak right across from the property. 4 bedrooms and 3 baths as advertised but be aware that the 4 th bedroom and bath are a separate apartment accessed below the deck of the house. We loved it for our son from out of state. The house is dated but has what you need. The host, Max, was great with communication! I hope he will make the needed updates soon so I can give more stars.

  • Thomas N.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    The home is beautiful, spacious, clean, well appointed with everything you need to make your stay easy and carefree, From high end appliances, ample tableware, cookware, paper products, well stocked spice drawer, comfortable beds and sofas, large bathrooms, fluffy towels, and room to stretch out. There are pleanty of restaurants, grocery stores and bakeries within a 6-10 minute drive. We especially enjoyed Zano's Italian restaurant. And last but not least, the stunning views of Donner Lake which is directly across the street. It's absolutely beautiful. we enjoyed our walks along the shore. Max, the owner is great and made himself available to answer any questions we may have had. He also left a plate of homemade cookies on the counter and a wonderful welcome note. What a happy and memorable way to begin our stay. Thank you Max.

  • Suzy O.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2022

    Stayed Jul 31, 2022

    What a wonderful property and the owner really takes pride in his property. Plenty of room for my family members and such a gorgeous view to wake up to each morning with a cup of coffee in hand. Highly recommend!

  • Rob R.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2022

    Stayed Jul 29, 2022

    Phenomenal family experience. Owner Max is the best! We will definitely be back!

  • Therese S.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2022

    Stayed Jun 26, 2022

    We loved staying here! Pet friendly (we brought our cat). Big patio, lots of sleeping space, well stocked kitchen. The owner called before our stay to make sure we had directions and was overall very friendly. Walking distance to a cute ice-cream shop was a bonus!

  • Sharon

    Submitted Jun 3, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Fantastic lake view and convenient location as well as multiple gathering areas made this house the right place for a multi-generation family visit. The owner is also very helpful.

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$399+
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