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Mountain Chalet, Kid Friendly

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71350 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Fireplace
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Free WiFi
Mountain view

Explore the area

Truckee, CA

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
‪2 min drive‬
Donner Lake
‪11 min drive‬
Northstar California Resort
‪26 min drive‬
Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
‪54 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 Single 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.

Property manager

Ann & Kevin

Languages

English

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Outdoor space

Parking available

Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

If a pet brought, Deposit may be forfeited

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

On-site 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Truckee, CA

What's nearby

Tahoe Donner Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Coyote Moon Golf Course - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
Donner Lake - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
Northstar California Resort - 26 min drive - 22.7 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
‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬11 min drive
‪Panda Express - ‬11 min drive
‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Chalet, Kid Friendly pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Chalet, Kid Friendly located?

Located in the heart of Truckee, this golf holiday 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 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

jennifer l.

28 Dec, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelli H.

24 Jan, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

5 Jan, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

timothy t.

8 Jan, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoming C.

20 Feb, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Teodor B.

24 Feb, 2020

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!

10/10 Excellent

Shannon T.

7 Jan, 2024

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M., Corte Madera CA

24 Feb, 2015

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.

10/10 Excellent

Timothy J.

27 Jan, 2023

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

4/10 Poor

Angus C., Novato

9 Mar, 2023

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

8/10 Good

Sharadha R.

16 Mar, 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Z.

20 Aug, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Tara G.

30 Dec, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

susan j.

23 Dec, 2022

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

8/10 Good

Liz A.

8 Aug, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Gloria E.

26 Jul, 2022

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

Amazing!

This cabin was so homey and wonderful! We loved everything about it and we had such a lovely time!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Mark Anthony M.

12 Jul, 2022

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

Decent

Area nice, quite, walkable, and nice spacious cabin overall. However, a bit far from lakes, several windows had no screens so couldnt open, dilapitating staircase, no AC (which was needed during the day), not a fan of carpet, no BBQ as shows in advertising pictures, outdated decor and upstairs TV, no chairs on deck, broken umbrella, moldy filters in humidifiers, no ceiling lights in rooms other than night stand lamps (which was not bright enough), uncomfortable bedding. All small issues, but collectively add up to a less than desirable stay. the ambiance and general area helped to lend to a score of 3 stars.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Anna E.

7 Apr, 2022

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

Great time in Tahoe Donnet

We enjoyed our stay in Tahoe Donner. The house is located in a quiet neighborhood very close to Tahoe Donner downhill. It is also a very short drive from other more advanced ski areas. Our kids enjoyed playing in the snow outside and the provided sleds were a huge bonus. The 3 bedrooms and loft were big enough for 7 of us to sleep comfortably. We encountered only 2 minor issues: 1. The refrigerator and closets had a bunch of stuff and 2. The railing in the patio was broken and unsafe.

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elke C.

8 Mar, 2022

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

We will be back to stay at Casa Sierra

Excellent property- well stocked and equipped, great location and incredible views from large windows overlooking beautiful back and side areas. Very comfortable and we look forward to returning!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K., La Habra

26 Jan, 2022

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

Great location for skiing at Tahoe -Donner

Lovely cabin home - very comfortable for our group of three adults. We were not able to figure out the TV which was not a big deal. No phone in cabin, but our cell phones worked well. Over all a great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy J.

24 Jan, 2022

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

Great time and accommodating

First off I can’t say enough about how accommodating and nice the hosts are. They returned messages promptly and answered every question we had. The property is cozy with lots of room. We made all of our meals in the cabin and found most of the utensils needed in the cabin. My daughter had a blast sledding down the hills on the propert. We would love to come back soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

15 Dec, 2021

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

December Visit

My family (including kids 5, 3 and 1) had an amazing visit. The owners were extremely responsive and helpful, even guiding us to a great sledding hill. Perfect location, comfy house and well stocked for kids and adults. Would absolutely love to stay again. Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Angela M.

8 Dec, 2021

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Difficulties getting in

The cabin was as advertised however, we had to wait almost 2 hours before we could get in. The owner is not local and their check in process was a mess. Between the owner and their son, there was an hour and a half of going back and forth to them to figure out what to do. There wasn’t a backup key and the garage door was not working. We had $300 worth of groceries in the car, we exhausted by the travel to get there, and the lady had no idea what to do. She would not Always answer the phone either so at the 2 hour mark we booked a hotel room. Halfway there she finally called me back saying they found someone to let us in. We turned the car around and headed back to the cabin. After picking up the third dirty silverware, we got back in the car and headed to the hotel. We ended up staying only one night out of the three we had booked. It was so disappointing to get our trip started this way. We were told to call the son but he confirmed he was only helping his Mom the owner, and wasn’t sure what to do. Big waste of time!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Christina G.

30 Aug, 2021

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

Cozy mountain home

A very cool cozy mountain home. Great environment and nice and clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dee L.

12 Aug, 2021

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

Great cabin

Cabin was very clean. Centrally located between Reno and Lake Tahoe.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ann & Kevin

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