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Dog-friendly waterfront cabin w/ lake views & access - close to slopes

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, fireplace
2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 689 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Mountain view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dog-friendly waterfront cabin w/ lake views & access - close to slopes

Donner Lake Dream Cabin

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Permit #: 001634
Occupancy: 6

Come to Truckee and stay in this cozy cabin-style home on the lake and revel in easy access to year-round outdoor activities. Even the family dog is welcome to come along and enjoy the fun.

Your ideal location right on the shores of beautiful Donner Lake means you can step outside whenever you like and partake in activities like fishing, swimming, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. Or just lounge on a public dock and soak up the warm sunshine. Hike the surrounding trails, then make the five-mile trek to town to browse shops or grab a bite to eat. In the winter, head to Sugar Bowl, just five miles away, for powdery fun on the slopes. Or head to Northstar, Squaw Valley, and Alpine Meadows, all within 14 miles.

This home's interior is warm and inviting with wood plank walls and ceilings that rise to a loft, giving the open concept living area a spacious feel. Plentiful windows brighten up the space, and the deck just off the living room provides the ideal spot for relaxing and taking in gorgeous views of the lake and mountains in the distance. You'll have free WiFi to stay in touch with friends and family, and the well-equipped kitchen offers lots of counter space so the cooks in your group can spread out and create tasty snacks and meals.

Make this comfortable, Old Tahoe cabin your home base and set yourself up for a peaceful, stress-free Truckee vacation. Reserve it today!

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Security camera details: 1. Device is a Ring Doorbell Camera.

2. Location is on left side of front door.

3. The device points to the front entryway/ deck

4. The device does not record.

Dock details: There is a public dock nearby, but the home does not have a private dock.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 960 sq ft (89 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 001634

Property is also known as

Dog-friendly Waterfront Cabin
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Dog-friendly Waterfront w/ Lake Views & Access Slopes
Dog-friendly Waterfront
Dog-friendly Waterfront Cabin w/ Lake Views & Access Slopes

About the neighborhood

Map
Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 1 min walk
  • Boreal Mountain Resort - 8 min drive
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 19 min drive
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 19 min drive
  • Sugar Bowl - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 12 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly waterfront cabin w/ lake views & access - close to slopes pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly waterfront cabin w/ lake views & access - close to slopes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly waterfront cabin w/ lake views & access - close to slopes?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly waterfront cabin w/ lake views & access - close to slopes located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. West End Beach and Donner Memorial State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Dog-friendly waterfront cabin w/ lake views & access - close to slopes Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 71 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

4.8/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shannon G.

Nice dog friendly condo
Condo had plenty of sleeping room and was closed to lake. Nice to be able to bring dogs and close to Truckee. Finding parking was a little tricky.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Right across the street from the lake with gorgeous views from the kitchen table -- we fell in love with Donner Lake! The cabin was comfortable, but rustic as you'd expect for a mountain lake cabin (eg some damage to floors, janky interior doors, kitchen table wobbly). Dealing with Vacasa as a renter instead of an actual owner is always less personal and more commericalized ... eg they were happy to offer late check out, if we paid an additional fee$$ But overall we loved the location, there was plenty of space, perfect winter getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Donner
OK for what we needed including the dog freindly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Brie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, rustic cabin
Love this location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ask your cleaning crew about cleaning delay. I can't send you pictures of that. Your cleaning crew in charge told me not to call you because they will be in trouble. Ask them. Check your TV in both bedrooms. They don't work. Check your front windows. They don't lock. I can't send you pictures because I didn't take any. Called you all more than 6 times including your manager. Keep on saying partial refund is being processed every time I call. Pretty bad experience with this cabin rental. You all keep on saying we will call back and nobody ever call me back. Can you please resolve this.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Wendy P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Location - Concerns re: Hous
The location of this home is amazing! It is right across the street from the lake and has a great deck from which you can enjoy the view. However, the inside of the home is badly in need of repair and a deep cleaning. I have notified Vacasa about my concerns and am hopeful that they will make the essential improvements (Ex: the ground floor windows couldn't be locked) and am hopeful that they will make the experience better for others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Saul G., Hollister, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Cabin
Nice little cabin overlooking Donner lake. Was very convenient for fishing, having a dock right infront of the cabin. Cabin was very relaxing with a deck in the front.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Austin K.

Ski weekend getaway
Great view. Great Location. Cozy interior.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Pia, San Jose

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This cabin is cute and is located in a beautiful lakeside setting. It could be great if the owners made small investment in functionality: better kitchen equipment (basic items like dish and hand towels and mixing bowls were missing, frying pans were worn, toaster was broken) and a floor mat/rack for snowy shoes by the front door. There were no instructions and the main TV with 3 remotes was difficult to operate: we were unable to adjust its volume so couldn't really use it. There were few other small issues already communicated to the rental agency.

10/10 Excellent

Jenna F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cutest Donner Lake Cabin
Enjoyed our short stay over a weekend, super cute and close to Truckee with lake access! Would go back, it’s where I got engaged and I wouldn’t have changed that!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Jan W.

Donner Lake
Rustic cabin, great location across the street from Donner Lake with views from the front deck. Close to the beach and town. Loved this part of the cabin. Management company versus an individual owner so response time is slow or nonexistent. We had a problem with the TV (Air quality poor due to MOSQUITO FIRE with recommendations to stay inside) and sent a message to management. Their response must have been for another property as it did not apply. We responded back immediately, and the following morning, and after 24 hours of no response we called and were told they could possibly send someone out the next day (the day of our check out). There are three remotes with none of them matching the TV brand and no operating instructions to be found. No A/C and there is a heat wave so we needed to open the windows but there are no screens (We read this complaint from a former occupant with management stating they would resolve yet it has not been addressed). Open the windows and you get the bugs or leave them closed and an uncomfortable night of heat. No heat wave and no MOSQUITO FIRE and we would have been fine. But the lack of response from management is poor business and most unlikely we will rent one of their managed properties again. Not impressed with VACASA.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Brie M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Rustic cabin, exceptional location.
Wonderful location for access to all Donner Lake has to offer. Property could use quite a bit of TLC!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Shilpa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall fine
Pros: Gorgeous view; across the street from a dock; close to a family friendly beach/ amazing ice cream shop; and generally a very relaxing spot. Cons: We walked in and there was still some old decor from a party thrown by the last guests. We also found a little glass shard on the ground, which is generally not cool, but more uncool since we have a toddler. The home was clean outside of those two things. The toaster, remote (volume controls), and umbrella on the patio were broken. The property managers are very slow to get back to you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
The location was fantastic and there was plenty of room for my whole family, including our dog. We really enjoyed sitting out on the deck just talking and enjoying the view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bianca G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cabin
The the cabin was amazing! It was the perfect size and the best location! Everything you needed for cooking was there except for a few spices but we brought ours just in case, also the knives were dull but we also brought ours just in case. Plus there are stores super close by. There was enough space for the 4 of us plus our 2 dogs. Internet and tv worked great. The dock I from of us was perfect to walk across the street and do some fishing. A few things You can’t put trash outside because of the animals and there was no instructions on where to put it so we had to call which took forever to get through but we did and they told us exactly what to do with the trash.. so for any of you staying in the future it’s in the downstairs closet area outside and the key is hanging by front door. Also it was snowing when we went and the parking for the cabin is on the street which would be fine in the summer but in the winter there were so many cars hydroplaning and our car got hit, horrible way to end the trip but regardless the cabin was great! We would stay there again but park in a different location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice view to Donner lake
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Lee R.

Meh
There were issues with this house that were known about before our arrival that we had to deal with during our stay. We were offered zero compensation for our inconvenience which is very unsatisfactory to me. If anything goes wrong you have to relay a message through a management company that’s out of state. Super annoying and time consuming. In general the cabin is fine. It’s not terrible, and it’s not awesome. The bathrooms were clean as was the kitchen. The carpeting throughout definitely needs updating and looks grungy dirty. There is a fairly busy road in front of the cabin that you have to cross to get to the lake. The road is noisy, and the cabin itself makes a lot of creaking noises. In the kitchen there was no cutting board, or bowls for mixing or making a salad in. The knives wouldn’t cut through whipped cream they’re so dull. We slept upstairs, and found the bed to be very uncomfortable. Not a place on my list to ever stay at again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good times.
Had a blast in a great cabin on the lake. A perfect jumping off point for adventure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole M.

Nice view needs some amenities
Needs - Porch light Lash lights Xtra blankets Clean furniture has lots of dog hair on it Needs olive oil and or cooking oils I’ve maker and water in frig didn’t work Needs more cups Needs deck chairs and hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
We enjoyed our stay. Very clean and well stocked. We would gladly stay again. But 10am check out early😔 We couldn't get tv to work, not that important for us this stay. Parking down on street, needed to carry luggage/supplies up stairs. FYI We couldn't figure out how to turn off light by stairs, and gallon ziplock bags empty, outlet behind toaster only one plug worked
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

NIck H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay.
We had a nice time. The location was very good as we had a view of the lake from our balcony. The public docks were easy to access and not too crowded. The home could use a little upkeep and we found plates/forks/knives that were not cleaned well and we had to re-clean. Wifi worked and overall things functioned well and we slept well. One downside was we did not find a washer/dryer. That kind of sucked. Overall, I would recommend this.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location
Beautiful view of the lake from the deck. Huge deck with a wonderful barbecue and large family table. Comfortable beds and pillows. We will definitely try to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay by the lake!
Beautiful views and close and easy access to the lake. Very nice and comfortable for our family. We will definitely try to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg P., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic cabin on the lake
This cute cabin had everything we wanted: views of the lake, short drive to downtown Truckee, short drive to Donner ski park, fireplace, and all the cozy features you need in winter. The fireplace/heater kept the cabin quite warm and there was plenty of blankets to keep cozy at night. We enjoyed crossing the street to walk in the lakeshare and we were so close to our winter activities. I can't to come back in the summer months!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent view and cozy
Had a great time and it was exactly what we were looking for, we had a great time. ***Wanted to mention that one of the outside chairs, the one that swivels broke when we first sat in it. It appeared to have been broken before we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020