Vacation Rentals by Owner

spacious, comfortable, great views of the lake

Guest: hevka (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/12/12 Review Submitted: 04/16/12

those visiting Donner in the summer may prefer to be on the lake, but the rest of the year I'd recommend this fabulous lakeview house as an alternative. Super spacious/light and very tastefully furnished, with some great touches (including a pretty impressive kitchen sink). Three really nice bedrooms, plus a few other beds for those friends or family who need less comfort or privacy. Pool table downstairs is a bonus (though they need to replenish the supply of usable cues). Worth the $.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

great Donner home

Guest: mom of 2 (Novato,CA USA)
Date of Stay: 02/24/12 Review Submitted: 02/27/12

We went with 2 other families, all of us had small children. Perfect for 3 families! Beautiful home!

Recommended for:Families with young children

Wonderful home!

Guest: H. Family (Lafayette, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/16/12 Review Submitted: 02/28/12

We recently enjoyed a great visit to this home. It's very comfortable for families and has an open floor plan and lots of comfortable and private sleeping options. The house feels new with nice finishes. Great location to ski sugar-bowl (10 minute drive up back side of mountain or 15min up hw 80). Truckee 5 minutes for shopping etc. Peaceful views of the Lake. We'll return to this home next year! Owners are very responsive.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Amazing birthday weekend!!

Guest: Angelo (Vallejo, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/13/12 Review Submitted: 01/20/12

We booked this home for 2 nights on MLK weekend and we're so glad we did. Many homes did not offer a 2 night minimum and luckily we found this on VRBO. All 12 of us arrived at exactly 5pm check in time and it was only a block away from the lake. Once inside, we were amazed at how beautiful it looked in person. THE PICTURES DO NOT DO IT JUSTICE! All the rooms were beautifully decorated and it was even better than expected! The beds were extremely comfortable and the heated floors were a plus! There was so much for us to do-- go in the hot tub, play pool (there's a big one AND a small one), play foosball, go in the steam room, rode bikes (rain didn't start yet) to the lake and just have a great time with friends enjoying the view of the lake. There was never a dull moment. It only took us less than 10 minutes to get to Boreal for snowboarding. The price was so reasonable for such a great home. Thank you Jill, and we will definitely stay here again in the future!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Perfect Last Minute Get away!!!

Guest: Joe and Kelly (Chico Ca.)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11 Review Submitted: 09/13/11

My family had our Labor Day plans changed at the last minute, and we need to rush to make new ones. Lucky enough for us this home in Truckee on Donner lake was avalible. This home was perfect for a big get together and that is what we had. We had 12 people stay for the long weekend and it could not have been more perfect. This home is perfect in way more than the pictures can show. The deck is perfect for barbaques and a cup of coffee or glass of wine with a nice view of the lake. The game room down stairs with the two beds pool table and big screen TV on the wall was the perfect for our boys who did not want to leave it! This house has it all, just bring food and drink and one is set for a great stay. Jill and her husband were great to deal with and made this reservation happen on a last minute time line. We hope to go back and stay for a week sometime because this place is a true gem!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Best Home Ever

Guest: Stephen (Aptos)
Date of Stay: 08/19/11 Review Submitted: 09/04/11

This place is incredible. Wonderfully decorated without being fussy. The new game room with pool table and big screen TV kept the teens happy and the grownups competitively laughing the whole weekend. The big room and kitchen were wonderful places to gather and appreciate the lake view...and the three main bedrooms on the main floor made it so easy for the less agile in our group to feel comfortable and get around easily. We keep coming back.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Beautiful Donner Vacation Home

Guest: Greg (Northern California)
Date of Stay: 05/27/10 Review Submitted: 06/28/10

Vacation in style at a well furnished and decorated lake view home. This is a newer property with all the necessary amenities. Ample sleeping arrangements, heated floors, steam shower, recreational equipment for the lake, modernized kitchen, spacious family room with spectacular view of the lake, and many other perks can be enjoyed. The pictures almost understate the property's great style. Easy access to the lakeshore and nearby ski resorts. We have stayed several times at this home, and plan to repeat again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

This is the Place

Guest: Whitley (Santa Rosa, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/27/10 Review Submitted: 06/09/10

This is our third time staying here. The house is located on a dead end street which is nice. All you have to bring is your own groceries. This is what my son said: We hit a home run when we found this place. By the way, this was the first place we look at. We will be back. Jill and Ron are great owner and always available to help if need be.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

great place

Guest: bpm2000 (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 02/17/10 Review Submitted: 10/07/11

Clean beautiful vacation rental. Centrally located to most of the ski resorts. As many have stated, the pictures do not do this place justice!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Srihari Bathini (Fremont, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/21/10 Review Submitted: 01/21/10

We stayed in this vacation house on Christmas Holidays. We really had nice time. The house is very well maintained and it has all amenities you name it. Specifically our kids have nice time and its a memorable vacation for all of us.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/13/09 Review Submitted: 10/13/09

I can not say enough positive things about this beautiful home. It far exceeded my expectations and I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone. I celebrated my 40th birthday with a bunch of girlfriends and we had a fabulous time! The location is ideal for anytime of the year. It is a 1/2 block from the Donner Lake and minutes from many ski resorts, and has a beautiful view. The downtown area of Truckee is about 10 minutes away and has great food, shopping and nightlife. This home is beautifully furnished and has a wonderful, fully stocked kitchen. I can't wait to go back!

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Guest: 3 Reno Families (-)
Date of Stay: 07/13/09 Review Submitted: 07/13/09

Ohhhh we cannot say enough about this wonderful home! We almost didn't want to comment because we don't want it to fill up and not be available for us to stay there again. It is truly and amazing home at Donner Lake. The house itself it beautiful and immaculate that felt more like a 5 star resort than a rented property. The view was fabulous from the big deck. The kitchen very well appointed. There is just no detail left out! If you decide to rent this home, please take good care of it! I don't want anything to keep the owners from allowing other to enjoy their gorgeous home in the future! We'll definitely stay there again.

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Guest: CJ Habas (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/23/09 Review Submitted: 02/23/09

A wonderful family friendly rental! This house is very comfortable for adults, with a fun kitchen and great room to support group cooking and socializing. Great for at least two families to enjoy time together. A really great value away from hectic North or South Shore. Donner Lake is great location!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/12/09 Review Submitted: 02/12/09

My family and I stayed here back in July. When we walked in we were surprised that it was more gorgrous than the pictures. My family and I loved the cabin and will definitely return.

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Guest: Kesty Schmidthans (Woodland, Calif.)
Date of Stay: 12/02/08 Review Submitted: 12/02/08

Not a detail missed - We throughly enjoyed our weekend - when we weren't outside bike riding or kayaking, we spent most of our time in the beautiful kitchen. Gorgeous home, we would definately come back.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/12/08 Review Submitted: 09/11/08

Just wanted to thank you for having such a great place to stay! My wife and I and our kids stay at a lot of vacation rentals and yours was probably THE most well-appointed in terms of ammenities for the guests to enjoy...the selection of games, movies and even books (I got hooked on the Jack London Fish Patrol short stories) was terrific, and the scrap book of different things to do in the Truckee Tahoe area was a nice reference to thumb through. The kids loved the foosball and mini-pool table. And the house itself is just gorgeous! We look forward to coming back again sometime. Thank you again for allowing others to enjoy your home at Donner.

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Guest: Kelly, Sacramento (-)
Date of Stay: 08/21/08 Review Submitted: 08/21/08

We had such a relaxing time at your place. The house was even better in person than in the pictures....no detail was missed. I felt like I was at a great hotel with all the space and comfort of being at home. If you are considering staying here...do it!!! It is a great deal for a fabulous place. Our family cannot wait to come back.

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Guest: Keith 2 (Dublin, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/02/08 Review Submitted: 07/02/08

Thank you so much for the opportunity to stay in your BEAUTIFUL Donner Lake home. The entire property and experience exceeded our expectations. From the Great Room right when you walk up the stairs to the incredible kitchen only to be outdone by the spacious deck with sun all day and spectacular views of the lake...we look forward to returning and telling our friends about this true jewel at Donner Lake. Thanks again.

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Guest: Keren and Bob (Napa, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/21/08 Review Submitted: 05/21/08

What a wonderful house and view. It was perfect for our two families, especially with a small child. I loved the floor plan and amenities. What a treat. We look forward to staying with you again.

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Guest: Catherine6 (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/20/08 Review Submitted: 02/20/08

Our two families had a wonderful time in the Donner Lake house. It's perfect for families. We loved the big great room where we could watch the kids playing and enjoy cooking in the new kitchen at the same time. Great views. We'll be back!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/14/08 Review Submitted: 02/14/08

I just wanted to let you know how much fun our family had during our stay. The view of the lake is gorgeous and the house was wonderful. Thanks again.

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Guest: Renee8 (San Jose, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/07/08 Review Submitted: 01/07/08

Just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful time at your Donner home. The pictures on the website are beautiful but you just don't realize how immaculate the home is until you visit. We would love to visit again. Thanks, again!

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Guest: Sheila Dixon Howard (Pasaadena, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/28/07 Review Submitted: 11/28/07

your home...amenities, accommodations, stunning view, neighbors -- our Thanksgiving -- was absolutely FABULOUS! Thank you and may God continue to Bless, Always!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/09/07 Review Submitted: 09/09/07

From the moment we walked in we were amazed at what a special place this was. Fantastic location, and the house is beautifully designed and appointed.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/23/07 Review Submitted: 08/23/07

Thanks for a wonderful stay at your home. It was beautiful, clean, and well-equipped. We really enjoyed the view of the lake. Thanks!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/11/07 Review Submitted: 07/11/07

We are enjoying our stay at your house very much. The view of Donner Lake is breathtaking. Also, we love cooking in the kitchen. It has all the amenities that we needed.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/09/07 Review Submitted: 07/09/07

This is the best place to stay if vacationing at Donner Lake. The amenities were overwhelming and made our stay very enjoyable. We brought our kids and they were entertained the whole time. The house has a trunk full of games that we didn't even find until the day we were leaving. This was okay because they were entertained with everything else the house has to offer. There are several public piers within walking distance of the house. Pictures can't describe how nice this rental house is. Experience it yourself. I know we will be back.

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Guest: Tess Martin (Orlando, FL)
Date of Stay: 01/12/07 Review Submitted: 01/12/07

The house was perfect! There were snow all over the house so they 2 kids we have had a ball! It's in a perfect location, close to a few ski resorts. We had a great time. Thanks.

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Guest: Kim17 (-)
Date of Stay: 01/11/07 Review Submitted: 01/10/07

We loved staying in your beautiful home. Great view, wonderful kitchen and so close to a variety of ski slopes! Had a great time!

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