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Mountain Chalet, Kid Friendly

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Front deck
Exterior detail
Foyer
Living room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71350 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Loft

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Mountain Chalet, Kid Friendly

Enjoy a cozy vacation in our fully equipped vacation rental, Casa Sierra.

Our home is elegantly appointed throughout with Native American artwork. The spacious living room/dining area features a Vermont wood burning stove and 20-foot cathedral ceiling flooded with ample natural light, sound system as well as two Cable TVs and high-speed internet.

The dining area is adjacent to the fully equipped kitchen. An ample loft with a queen size hide-a-bed sofa, extra TV, desk, children and adult games & game table and books overlooks the living room.

Each bedroom has a queen bed, down comforters and plenty of extra blankets. This house is ideal for three couples or one or two families: with twin bed, and queen bed in upstairs bedroom. There is a two-car garage, driveway parking for an additional two cars, and very little street traffic.

A great sledding hill on the property, viewable from inside, surrounded by a green belt. Golfing is just five minutes away. Just ten minutes from a great beginner & intermediate ski hill, ten minutes to Donner Lake, and twenty minutes to Lake Tahoe. Also nearby you can enjoy easy access to north shore world-class ski resorts: Palisades (Squaw Valley), Alpine Meadows, Northstar, Homewood, Boreal, and Sugar Bowl. Casa Sierra is ten minutes from great shops and restaurants in Truckee or easy access to South Shore, North Shore and Reno casinos. You can also enjoy white water rafting, kayaking, fly fishing, excellent hiking or world-class mountain biking.

You will benefit from guests’ rates for full access to the Tahoe Donner Homeowner facilities, including three pools & spas, workout facilities, two clubhouses, tennis and golf plus a great equestrian center for horseback riding, hay rides and western campfire BBQs. Also a private beach club, snack bar and picnic facilities on Donner Lake, including rental of power and sail boats, canoes, wave runners, stand up paddle boards, wind surfers, and pedal boats.

The kitchen is fully equipped including a toaster, microwave and gas ovens, gas stove top, warming drawer, dishwasher, disposal, coffee makers including French press, tea pot, mixer and, blender along with the usual pots, pans, utensils, dishes, glasses, etc.

All linens and basics (bar and laundry soap, dish and dishwasher soap, etc., as well as spices, vinegar, oil and so on) are included. There is also plenty of firewood for the wood stove.

Registration Certificate Number (RCN): STR21-01367.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Mountain view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
If a pet brought, Deposit may be forfeited
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
1 Cooking supplies @ your own risk. 2 If leaving food, post note on frig. for cleaning lady to take. 3 Comforters are 100% down--treat carefully.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. Northstar California Resort and Palisades Tahoe are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Donner Lake. KidZone Museum and Olympic Valley Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tahoe Donner Golf Course - 6 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Donner Lake - 16 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 31 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Sugar Bowl - 31 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 13 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Chalet, Kid Friendly pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mountain Chalet, Kid Friendly?

As of Apr 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountain Chalet, Kid Friendly on May 1, 2026 start from $268, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Chalet, Kid Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Chalet, Kid Friendly?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Chalet, Kid Friendly located?

Located in the heart of Truckee, this golf vacation home is steps from Tahoe National Forest, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Tahoe Donner Golf Course and Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area. Tahoe Donner Tennis Center and Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, I'd gladly stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yard was great for the kids to play in
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nariman A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin with fantastic view
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

courtney w.

The house was as pictured, and only one minor hiccup on checkin regarding garage door
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kit C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spent the 3-day holiday weekend here with my wife, two sons (2 and 5), sister-in-law and mother-in-law. Very cozy, easy communication with owners, lots of snow right outside to play in, plenty of space and warmth. Easy to drive to SNO-park (5 mins), a well-stocked general store (5 mins), and the rest of Truckee (15 mins). Very easy for the family! (High chair, toys/games, saucers, etc.) Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was very easy. The house was very well equipped, probably the easiest kitchen to cook in that I’ve ever seen at a VRBO. Great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house

Great property with lots of character and charm!!! Can't wait to stay again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable cabin that easily fits 6 (such as 3 couples). Nice comfortable beds. Fully stocked kitchen. Heater works well. Wood stove is especially nice. The 2-car garage is a nice touch (though a tight fit for larger cars). When we were there (during a big snow storm) the driveway was thoroughly plowed and the deck was cleared of snow.The microwave was not working during our stay, but I think it had only very recently broken (I informed the owner). Speaking of the owner, his communication was about the best I've ever received for a vacation rental - he was proactive in communicating to us the storm and conditions and how it might affect our stay. He was also very responsive during our stay. Final note: the living room was much more roomy and comfortable than I would have thought based on the photos.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cozy cabin!

Such a cute cabin in a great location, we had a great week and a white Christmas!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent cabin!

Our family of 4 had an excellent time here. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice mountain stay

Enjoyed the place. Accurate pricing. Tahoe Donner is a favorite spot. Fun amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

timothy t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice A frame , priced appropriately, very close to mountain, perfect for my family.

I would rent again , so that says it all
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoming C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious cabin. Great communication.

We loved our stay in this spacious and elegant cabin. It has everything we need for our stay. Host is very responsive with all questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teodor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin for Two Families

We were two families (4 adults and 4 kids) staying for a long ski weekend. The cabin is located great, was clean, spacious and well equipped. We would book it again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great ski weekend!

Perfect for two small families… my friend, her two kids, and my husband and I enjoyed our stay at Casa Sierra. It was convenient for day trips to Sugarbowl, and perfect to come back from skiing to the two-car garage and cozy two-floor chalet for some home-cooked dinners and game nights. Ann and Kevin were super responsive to our queries, and accommodated a flexible check-out when we found we had a flat tire (luckily fixed no problem)! We’d stay there again if they’ll have us :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne R.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
This is a family home. We had a slight hiccup at check-in re access and the owner was super responsive and handled beautifully. That said it’s dated and there aren’t screens on the doors and some windows so we had some concerns about nighttime visitors. Some of the plugs didn’t work and the bedrooms have poor lighting. I’m giving a good review and would give excellent when I go again if the updates discussed are made. Th cleaners should def degrease cabinets and maybe clean out kitchen drawers etc. a spot check by owner may help. Otherwise this was a fine fine home for our week stay at the price listed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ileana I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is a rustic, cozy spot that has everything you may need for your stay. Our only big issue was the lack of cooling. The place is probably great in winter, but not set up for a summer stay. There is no A/C and just one tiny fan for the whole house. This made the cabin quite uncomfortable for the later half of the day. Otherwise, everything else was pleasant and went well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family snow trip

Casa Sierra was clean, comfortable, and spacious for our family of four - a great base camp for snow outings, a cozy place to return to for the evenings. We enjoyed cooking dinner each night in the kitchen before selecting from the plentiful game shelf, and our kids actually forgot about wanting to watch movies (though that would have been fun too). Thanks for a wonderful family trip, we would love to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

Another Wonderful Winter Getaway

This is our second time staying at the lovely home of Jim & Ann in Truckee. Our group of 6 adults and 2 dogs had an extraordinarily wonderful post-Thanksgiving weekend. It was snowy outside, but oh-so-cozy inside with the wood-burning stove going. We ventured out a couple of times, but for the most party just stayed warm inside and played games, cooked, and enjoyed each other's company. We can't recommend staying here ENOUGH! So delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

It was the perfect place for a family getaway

We were very impressed with this home. It was tidy, organized and there was ample room for our family. We did not have snow as we were hoping for but there were fun things for us to do in the area. In the evenings, it was great to sit by the fire, make dinner and play games that were available to us. The children really enjoyed staying in the upstairs room. They loved the loft. It was very child friendly. We hope to stay again soon. Thank you Jim & Ann.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Winter Getaway

We had a phenomenally cozy snowy end to winter at this cabin for the second year in a row. The cabin is spacious yet warm with ample access to snow fun of all types for all ages (our group ranged from baby to senior). The kitchen is well stocked and the fridge is full-sized which made it easy for us to bring enough food to make dinner every night, but there are also many options within a short drive to pick up groceries or meals. The hosts were super accommodating due to somewhat severe weather (both years!) and very helpful and responsive. I highly recommend staying here and we will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Angus C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Decent Value, but needs to be updated

We recently stayed in this rental with our family of 6. Part of the reason I booked this property was because the listing photos showed a baby crib in one of the bedrooms, and we were traveling with a 4-month-old. Luckily I emailed the owners the week before we left, because when I asked to make sure the crib was there they informed me that they had removed the crib, but hadn't bothered to update the listing photos. The house is sadly overdue for updates. If you look up the listing photos from the last time the house sold, you can see that the owners haven't done anything to update it in many years, including the old shag carpet. The kitchen is poorly laid out, with the fridge blocking half of the counter space. It's incredibly awkward. The house is falling apart in many areas, including electrical outlets that are so old that they no longer hold onto chargers when you insert them, making them unsafe to use. The dishwasher is broken, so that when you try to roll out the dish tray it crashes around. The shelves in the fridge are broken and duct taped with cardboard. The kitchen hood vent over the stove doesn't actually vent anywhere, so it just dumps the steam back into the room. The mattresses are old and uncomfortable. The listing advertised a wood stove with firewood, but there was no wood in the house or the garage, or the storage area. The house was also missing basic things like hand soap. Overall, the price was decent, but I would not recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Everything was as expected and we had a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family getaway.

Nicely located for winter ski fun. Close to Palisades, Northstar and of course, Donner. We had 5 teenaged girls + two parents and felt there was plenty of room. Thank you! We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Liz A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice Stay!

Our family of 4 came for a short getaway. We loved having access to the beach Marina and pools. The house is outdated, but totally fine. Kitchen is pretty well stocked. I was surprised that there was no soap for bathrooms as I thought there would be. One mattress was not so comfortable, but the other two were fine. Portion of deck railing was taped off because it was broken and unfortunately the outdoor umbrella was ripped and non functioning. Overall we had a great time and enjoyed our stay at Casa Sierra! We would love to return some day!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ann & Kevin

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Residents of the SF Bay Area who use Casa Sierra as a vacation home

Why they chose this property

Tahoe Donner is a year-round vacation getaway. We love to ski and golf and we love the tons of amenities. We also love that it is easy to get to quickly, just off of I-80 once you cross Donner Pass. It's about a half hour closer to the SF Bay Area and Sacramento than anyplace else in the Lake Tahoe Basin yet has easy and quick access to everything fun about the Lake Tahoe Basin.

What makes this property unique

Golf, horse back riding, swimming, hiking, fishing, private beach on Donner Lake, summer concerts, hay rack rides, western campfire BBQs, winter skiing, sledding, great restaurants, spending times with family and friends.

Truckee Registration Certificate #1156

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