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Riverside Retreat Near Downtown Truckee w/ Hot Tub & Views

Family-friendly vacation home in Truckee with a hot tub

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Primary Bedroom Patio w/ Hot tub and View of River: Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront
View From Front of Home: Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront
Walkway From Property to Truckee River: Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront
Living Room: Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront
Tahoe Palisades skiing break

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 62063 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Truckee River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Commercial Row
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rocking Stone Tower
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Upstairs Double

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Half

Upstairs Primary Bathroom

Upstairs Shared Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Riverside Retreat Near Downtown Truckee w/ Hot Tub & Views

✨ Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront | Walk to Historic Downtown Truckee | Hot Tub, River Views, Stylish Interiors ✨

Welcome to Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront – your one-of-a-kind, riverfront escape in the heart of Truckee! This iconic 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath vacation rental features unbeatable Truckee River views, a vibrant yellow exterior, and a charming cow statue that sets the tone for a fun, relaxing getaway. Just steps from historic downtown Truckee, the train station, local restaurants, boutique shopping, and the beautiful Legacy Trail, this home is your basecamp for exploring Lake Tahoe, Northstar, and Squaw Valley- all just minutes away!

We care for Tahoe as much as we care for our guests! With every stay, Tahoe Signature Properties plants a tree and provides eco-friendly supplies to help preserve our beautiful mountain environment.

🏡 The Space

• 🛋️ Stylish living room with large sectional, fireplace, and smart TV;
• 🍳 Gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances and thoughtful layout;
• 🍽️ Intimate dining room with seating for four — perfect for cozy meals;
• 🌞 Light-filled conservatory with chaise, bay windows, and flatscreen;
• 🌊 Patio overlooking the Truckee River with BBQ and comfy seating;
• 💫 Chic powder room and elegant decor throughout;

🛏️ Bedrooms and Bathrooms

• 🛌 Primary suite with king bed, ensuite bath, and private hot tub patio;
• 🧖‍♀️ Ensuite includes soaking tub, dual vanities, and walk-in shower;
• 🛏️ Queen bedroom with river views and smart TV;
• 🛏️ Full bedroom with plush bedding and charming neighborhood view;
• 🚿 Shared four-piece bathroom upstairs;
• 🧴 Hotel-quality linens, towels, and essentials included;

🌳 Outdoor Living

• 🌅 Private upper-deck hot tub with stunning river views;
• 🔥 Gas BBQ and outdoor seating — perfect for morning coffee or evening wine;
• 🐄 Iconic “Holy Cow” statue greeting guests on arrival;

📍 Location Highlights

• 🚶‍♀️ Steps from downtown Truckee — shops, restaurants, and bars;
• 🚴‍♂️ Walk the Legacy Trail or float the Truckee River in summer;
• 🎿 10 min to Northstar, 15 min to Palisades Tahoe;
• 🏖️ Close to Donner Lake for swimming, kayaking, and picnics;
• 🎭 Near museums, local markets, and the beloved Truckee Thursdays;

✅ Good to Know

•Maximum Occupancy: 6;
•Parking: There are 3 parking spaces in the driveway.
•Town of Truckee: 010084;
•No pets (family allergies);
•Outdoor furniture and grills may not be available November–May;
•Winter travel requires snow tires and 4WD/AWD, or chains;
•Quiet hours are enforced from 10 PM to 7 AM per Town of Truckee regulations;
•Full Terms and Conditions supplied upon booking and completion of signatures on the Booking Confirmation
•Rental Agreement contract required for booking to be confirmed, must be signed within 24 hours of creating the reservation;
•Agreement must be signed by Occupants aged 25 or older.

🛎️ Why Stay with Tahoe Signature Properties

Locally owned and operated with nearby staff support;
Easy self-check-in with a personal code;
3D walkthroughs available so you know exactly what to expect.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Truckee

Located in Downtown Truckee, a neighborhood in Truckee, this vacation home is in a rural area. 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Village Ice Skating Rink and Olympic Valley Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snowmobiling.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Truckee River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Commercial Row - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rocking Stone Tower - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ponderosa Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tahoe Forest Hospital - 1 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 6 min walk
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wagon Train Coffee Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar of America - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Craft & Logic Taproom - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Crest Coffee Company - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Retreat Near Downtown Truckee w/ Hot Tub & Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Retreat Near Downtown Truckee w/ Hot Tub & Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Retreat Near Downtown Truckee w/ Hot Tub & Views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Retreat Near Downtown Truckee w/ Hot Tub & Views located?

This family-friendly Truckee vacation home is located in a rural location, just steps from Tahoe National Forest and Truckee River. Commercial Row and Rocking Stone Tower are also within 10 minutes. Truckee Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location well supplied and clean. Bedding good
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

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

Truckee River

Great to walk into town
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris G.

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

Rockin the Truckee

Marvelous stay with stairs down tinny sandy beach spot right on the river
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, easy to book, great communication from all. We loved how convenient it was to downtown Truckee & so appreciated the welcome gift and the kindness of the owners! We hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely deck on the Truckee River.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin H.

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

Friends getaway

Great location. Close to town, right on the river. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great Weekend

We came for a wedding of a family member and really enjoyed being in such a great location. The Holy Cow was an awesome property with great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean. Did not use hot tube. Lactation to downtown is great. Loved the deck views and that we had access to the Truckee river in the yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Book Club Getaway

The house was perfect, the location was perfect, and the owner was a sweetheart. One of our favorite trips. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

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

Perfect Truckee Home

Fantastic location and beautiful home on the truckee river. This house has everything you need and more. Highly recommend to anyone headed to the Truckee area. Hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Meggan S.

Couldn't Have Asked for Better

A beautiful home in a beautiful little town- the perfect place for our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Gorgeous!

We loved the proximity to downtown and hot tub at the house. The place was gorgeous, clean and had everything we needed. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice U.

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

Wonderful location and home

Perfect for our stay. We had 3 couples and were with a much larger group. Fantastic location walking distance to the sweet downtown Truckee. Home was very clean and well appointed. Loved and hope to come back,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Great Winter Spot

Beautiful location, big kitchen w open view of the river and downtown Truckee, very comfortable and convenient for anything in the Truckee area. Hot tub on the balcony in the winter was phenomenal!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy E.

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

Fun Downtown Truckee

Really cool location a couple blocks from the main drag of downtown Truckee. Right on the river. Really enjoyed our stay here. Great communication with management, clean, super comfortable stay. Could use a bit of an update on the A/V system but other than that it was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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

Great location. Great amenities.

Spent a week here with our family over Thanksgiving. It was perfectly stocked with everything we needed to settle in. And perfectly located to stroll to the many great restaurants in downtown Truckee. Loved the view of the river (and train). Loved the hot tub. Loved the fireplace.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha S.

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

Perfect Location

This house was in the perfect location with a beautiful view. We were able to walk over to historic down town truckee and enjoy all the restaurants and Shopping. I cant wait to stay in winter. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

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

Really fabulous property in Truckee

This house was great for hosting a long weekend with family. The location right on the river, with very easy access to the river was fantastic. The home was very clean, modern and had all the amenities that one could ask for to feel like home. Very comfortable and super clean. We would definitely love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

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

Wonderful spot

Great location and communication from the team. They let us stay an extra hour at the end which made a big difference. The cows were a hit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Holiday trip

The house exceeded expectations!! Great views of the river, well appointed kitchen, great views from the hot tub, easy walk into Truckee, the beds were comfortable and the place is very large.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Such a vibe

Loved the house, the walking distance to town and short drive to the mountains and lake. Excellent!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Cool House and Great Location

We enjoyed our stay at Holy Cow during our annual family ski trip. The house is perfectly located downtown along the river with a few minute walk to some great restaurants and bars. Communication with the property manager was easy and the team was very responsive and polite. We would love to stay again and highly recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER J.

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

Wonderful spot in Truckee!

The property is clean, well maintained, and is very short walk to downtown Truckee. The hosts were responsive and helpful. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed sitting n the patio and relaxing with the beautiful view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

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

Best Little Getaway!

Staying at the Holy Cow house was an absolute delight! Nestled right on the Truckee River and just a short stroll to downtown, the location couldn't have been more perfect. The host left a very sweet message and a brief history of the Holy Cow house, which made us feel incredibly connected to this charming home. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Excellent

What a beautiful place! Thanks so much.

About the host

Hosted by Tahoe Signature Properties

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Tahoe Signature Properties is North Lake Tahoe's Vacation Rentals company offering professionally managed properties by a local team that lives within 15-30 min away from your rental, we are a family-owned and operated company and our goal is for you to be treated like family.

Visit us online @TahoeSignatureProperties to view our 3D tours or call 530-562-4242!

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