We loved staying in Val & Buff's Huddle-Up in downtown Truckee. It was walking distance to town for quick rentals at Tahoe Dave's, breakfast at Marty's Cafe, or a relaxing post-snow-day stroll to dinner (no designated driver needed!). A local 24hr Safeway was a 3min drive. It's a tight squeeze for three people, but with the fun murphy bed plus the back room bed, it was comfortable at night. Plus we are Japanese so we don't mind folding up our beds for a nice uncluttered daytime space. :-) Train noise is noticeable, but we live near Caltrain so we are used to it; they supply plenty of earplugs for those who aren't. The bathroom is surprisingly modern, nice shower pressure, and very thoughtful (bathtub handrail, extra hooks, moisturizer for winter dry skin). We didn't mind not having a full kitchen; what was there worked great for us. The fridge was spacious (I noticed the frozen pint glasses, nice touch!), we made use of the toaster oven for quick quesa-pizza-dillas (salami & string cheese on corn tortillas), there was a microwave for any leftovers, plus a coffeemaker and hotwater pot. We got a chance to meet Val, and she was super-helpful with local pointers and tips, anecdotes, and she also outfitted our son with a carrot and some craisins to build a snowman with; he was really excited about that! Communications with Val throughout the rental process was smooth and friendly, plus we were greeted upon our arrival with a much-appreciated bottle of wine. A hefty accumulation of little thoughtful things added up to a great experience, and we were sad that we were only there for a short time. Thanks for everything Val & Buff!