Location: Tahoe Donner, Lake Tahoe North Shore CA, Lake Tahoe California, California, USA (Conveniently located near the Alder Creek rear entrance.) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Welcome to my weekend retreat! As this home is primarily for personal use, I’ve spared no expense in creating a warm and cozy get-away. Simply stated, this home is immaculate!
This three-bedroom two-bath home has a fully appointed kitchen and all new beds, furnishings, and soft goods. The knotty pine vaulted ceiling and slate fireplace set the tone for your relaxing vacation. So curl up by the fire with a good book or enjoy the many amenities that Tahoe Donner and the area have to offer.
After a day on the nearby ski slopes, relax on the rear deck in the seven-person hot tub, complete with waterfall, variable lighting, and enough foot jets for everyone. Soak in the great views of Mt. Rose right from the hot tub!
In the summer, enjoy an evening meal or beverage on the rear deck. Furnished in 2008 with brand new top-of-the line hardwood dining table (seats 8+), two new outdoor sofas and matching coffee table, and chase lounge. The rear deck is outfitted with a new charcoal BBQ/smoker.
From the front deck, you’ll enjoy the view of Northstar, while barbequing on the four-burner stainless steel grill. If it’s too cold to grill, you’ll love the views from the floor-to-ceiling kitchen and dining room windows. The kitchen is fully appointed and the dining table seats 10 comfortably.
Other amenities include a built-in gas fireplace, surround-sound stereo system and TV in the living room, video library, and new high-capacity washer and dryer. The guest bedroom is furnished with a new 40" SAMSUNG flat panel TV and DVD player, the master bedroom with a new 23" Samsung TV, and the bunk room with a 19" Toshiba flat panel TV with built-in DVD player. In the two-car garage, you’ll find plenty of snow-play toys for the kids. You’ll appreciate the level driveway in the winter, which also provides plenty of off-street parking.
Returning guests will be happy to know that the remodel of the Master Bedroom and Bath is now complete. The wall-to-wall shower is finished out with floor-to-ceiling natural slate and you'll love the built-in bench and rain can. During the winter, your feet will appreciate the heated floor. New sliding glass doors provide a great view to the deck and open space behind the house. Watch the deer consume all of my new landscaping without leaving your bed(!$@#$). Also completed is a remodel of the guest bathroom shower.
Aside from all of the windows, the little touches are what set this house apart from other rental homes. 500 thread count sheets. Natural down comforters for the beds. Twelve sets of brand new towel sets. The cupboards are fully stocked with spices, sauces, baking and cooking supplies. The list goes on...
ABOUT TAHOE DONNER:
My home is located in the members-only Tahoe Donner resort community. With the provided guest passes, you can take advantage of the numerous amenities available to Tahoe Donner’s members and guests. If you’re into water sports, you’ll enjoy the private beach at Donner Lake, including free beach loungers, boat launch, boat rentals, and snack bar. There are two mountain recreation centers in the community that include three heated swimming pools (one open year-round), three large outdoor hot tubs, dry sauna, wet sauna, play areas, basketball court, locker rooms, weight room, aerobics rooms, and message therapy.
Other Tahoe Donner amenities include a gourmet restaurant, bar, and clubhouse; extensive hiking trails; 18-hole championship golf course and driving range; lighted tennis center with clubhouse and 11 courts; equestrian center with horse and pony rides; downhill and cross country ski areas; sledding and snow play area; bocce ball courts; and archery range.
Tahoe Donner is approximately 15 minutes from Squaw Valley, Sugar Bowl, Alpine Meadows, Northstar and world-class ski resorts. Almost any shop or restaurant that you will need is located within one mile of the entrance to Tahoe Donner. Charming old town Truckee, with its many fine restaurants, boutiques, and galleries is just four miles away. Lake Tahoe is just 15 miles away and Reno is 30 miles away.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Brand New High-Capacity Front Loader
- Dryer: Brand New High-Capacity Front Loader
- Linens Provided: Nice stuff!
- Garage: Two-car garage
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking: Level driveway - Very important during the winter
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : New Queen Beds in Master and 1st Guest Bedroom
- Twin/Single Bed: New twin bed in 2nd Guest Bedroom
- Bunk Bed: New twin over full fund bed (in addition to stand-alone twin) in 2nd Guest Bedroom
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Six-Speaker surround sound cable television/stereo/DVD in great room. 40" Samsung Flat Panel TV and DVD in 1st Guest Bedroom. 23" Samsung Flat Panel TV in Master Bedroom. 19" Toshiba TV and DVD in Bunk Bedroom.
- DVD (3)
- Video Library: Large selection of DVDs
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Make sure to bring your laptop, as my Apple Airport Express router allows you to play music on the surround sound stereo system wirelessly. You'll love this. Or, you can connect your IPOD directly to the stereo with the provided cable.
- Private Hot Tub: Located on the rear deck of the home is a private outdoor 7-person spa featuring 39 hydrojets, aqua-terrace waterfall, variable lighting, wrap-around headrests, and enough foot jets for everyone. Great views of Mt. Rose right from the spa!
- Shared Hot Tub (3) : Located at the Tahoe Donner Recreation Center.
- Shared Pool (3) : Located at the Tahoe Donner Recreation Center.
- Sauna (2) : Located at the Tahoe Donner Recreation Center.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Gas Stove and Oven.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Fully stocked!
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave: Built-In - new in 2009
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: New four-burner stainless steel BBQ Grill. Natural gas hook-up ensures you'll never run out of gas
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: New charcoal BBQ and smoker located on rear deck.
- Deck/Patio: 700 sf new brazilian hardwood rear deck. New outdoor dinner table constructed out of matching hardwood seats 8 or more. New sofas, coffee table, and chase complete this outdoor living area.
- Balcony: 300 sf redwood front deck with great views of Northstar and Mt. Rose.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: This home is located above the tree line in Tahoe Donner, affording great views of Northstar and the back side of Mt. Rose.
- Communications
- Broadband Internet: High Speed Cable with wireless router.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Families really love this house. Please make sure to use the provided stair gate with toddlers (you will find the gate in the bedroom closet).
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
No Smoking or Pets. 10% tax. Weekly rate reflects 10% discount for 7-Night Stay.
April 14-October 31...$1,500/week (7-night minimum)
Nov 01-Apr 1...$300/night Weekend...$250/night Weekday...$1,665/week (3 night min)
Thanksgiving(11/26-28)$325/nt/MLK(1/15-18)& Pres(2/12-20)$375/night (3-night min)
XMAS & New Year's (12/24/09-1/2/10)...$425/night (5-night min)
Easter (4/2/10-4/4/10)...$325/night (3-night minimum)
Weekend stays must include both Friday and Saturday nights
$500 Deposit and $150 Cleaning Fee (increased cleaning fee may apply to holdidays)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Hot Tub..Views..Flat Panel Tvs..Level Drive..New Lower Rates
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Tahoe Donner
After viewing many houses in the Tahoe area, we immediately knew this was the perfect vacation home for us. Although we considered homes near the lakes (Tahoe and Donner), neither of these locations offered the views or numerous amenities of our home in Tahoe Donner - not to mention the fact a location on Lake Tahoe can easily add an hour or more to your drive. The amazing windows and view were what really sold us on this particular house. This home brings the outdoors to you from the comfort of your own living room! Since 2005, this home has been a labor of love for us, with countless remodeling/decorating projects and the transformation of the backyard into an amazing outdoor living space. We hope you'll enjoy the house as much as we do.
Located 5 minutes from Tahoe Donner's Clubhouse, featuring 3 heated pools, 3 hot tubs, dry and wet sauna, exercise facitilites, golf course, driving range, upscale restaurant, and much more...
Located less than five minutes from Tahoe Donner's downhill ski resort, featuring two chair lifts, restaurant, ski rental, etc.
Located two minutes from Tahoe Donner's Cross Country Center, which doubles as the Equestrian Center during the summer
My home is conveniently located near Alder Creek Road, which is Tahoe Donner's lesser known, less traveled alternative entrance. This is the best route to Old Town Truckee, Northstar Ski Resort, and
This is a logging road that locals use for some free cross country skiing. Located 1 minute from the house.
Owner's Map of Tahoe Donner
Rebecca grew up in Chicago, moved to California in 1992, and works in commercial interior design. Ken grew up 70 miles from Truckee, in the small town of Quincy, and works in commercial real estate finance. We both have a passion for the outdoors, which is really what led us to purchase this home in Truckee. Although we're very fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world (San Francisco), we far prefer our time in Tahoe and spend many a weekend in Tahoe, being it spent skiing, cycling, fly fishing, or (more likely) working on the house.
Property Photos
- Dining table seats 10 comfortably - Lake Tahoe, California Vacation House
- Enjoy the outdoors from the warmth of the kitchen - Lake Tahoe, California Vacation House
- Floor to Ceiling Windows - Lake Tahoe, California Vacation House
- Relax by the fire
- Master Bedroom
- Master bedroom view to the...
- ..critters outside
- New Master Bath with heated slate floor
- Living Room
- Soak in the brand new spa or lounge on the deck, with views of Mt. Rose
- Perfect after a day on the slopes...
- Ideal for entertaining. Seat 8 at the table & more at the sofas and coffee table
- Guest Bedroom One with access to the rear deck and hot tub
- Guest Bathroom with pocket door between vanity and bath area
- Guest Bedroom Two
- Tons of Snow!
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