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Donner Lake, Home | Walk to the Lake, Trails, & Family Activities

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Stand-Up Padel in the Nearby Lake
Front View of the Property
Spacious Open Space Living Room with access to Kitchen
Donner Lake, Truckee, California
House's Balcony, Relax While Listenning to Nature

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Donner Lake
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Armstrong
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Donner Lake, Home | Walk to the Lake, Trails, & Family Activities

The perfect Donner Lake retreat with easy accessibility to all that Donner Lake and Truckee has to offer. With sweeping lake and moutain views surrounded by majestic pines, guests can access lake beaches, pet-friendly Shoreline Park, public docks, hiking, biking, SUP, R&R, beach activities, and amazing Donner Lake sunsets. Enjoy the Donner Lake views from the large front deck of this clean and bright mountain home. The perfect rental for your group, including your favorite canine buddy. Plus, each reservation is backed by customer support and expert cleaning in line with current guidelines. Authorized Truckee rental certificate number STR21-00854

• Full Kitchen
• Gas Grill
• Washer & Dryer
• High Speed Reliable Wifi
• Free Parking
• Local restaurants are open and offering take-out
• Lake & Mountain Views
• Visit historic downtown Truckee
• Uber is Easy and Convenient

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CLEANING : The Donner Lake Home enhanced professional cleaning and sanitation process has been certified to minimize the spread of harmful pathogens. Our cleaners have expert-backed training on disinfecting, PPE, and current cleaning protocols. The property has received a cleaning certificate and I.D. which provides guests with verification that our properties are up to date on critical cleaning method guidelines from WHO, CDC, OSHA, and the FDA. #p1p211dh

**An additional pet fee will apply to all reservations that include a pet or multiple pets.**
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3331928
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 and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this vacation home is in the mountains and on a river. 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. Olympic Valley Park and Village Ice Skating Rink are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledding.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Armstrong - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 21 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 28 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Sand Harbor - 49 min drive - 54.8 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 8 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪New Moon Natural Foods - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Donner Lake, Home | Walk to the Lake, Trails, & Family Activities pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Donner Lake, Home | Walk to the Lake, Trails, & Family Activities?

As of Jun 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Donner Lake, Home | Walk to the Lake, Trails, & Family Activities on Oct 5, 2026 start from $282, 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 Donner Lake, Home | Walk to the Lake, Trails, & Family Activities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Donner Lake, Home | Walk to the Lake, Trails, & Family Activities?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Donner Lake, Home | Walk to the Lake, Trails, & Family Activities located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. West End Beach and Emigrant Trail Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great, clean, good location and easy access.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita D.

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

Great Vacay

Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 12, 2024
Thank you for the fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great stay with us. Your kind words serve as a wonderful affirmation of the effort we put into ensuring our guests have a memorable experience. We are especially glad that you appreciated our location, cleanliness, and communication. We hope to welcome you back at The Wave Houses in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vaidehi J.

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

Comfortable and close to Donner lake

Loved the location! I got a little hot when we were there but other than that it was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Great Donner Get-A-Way

Enjoyed our time at this house. Owner and property manager very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The house was in a decent spot. The driveway was a bit difficult to find when arriving after dark, suggest arriving in the daylight. The house itself was good if a bit quirky. The bed in the primary bedroom was raised 4' off the floor and the ladder was inside of a closet that was difficult to open. The pillows were flat and provided little support, suggest bringing your own if you like neck support. This was the case for all the bedroom. Lots of space provided with the multiple bunk beds and would be good for a large group. The kitchen was narrow and didn't fit more than one person comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janet H.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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Hosted by Andreia

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