Skylight Mountain Home - Family & Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Backyard Sledding
This spacious, bright and comfortable mountain home is ready to be enjoyed! Perfect for families and groups, this home offers a gourmet kitchen overlooking a large open living/dining space located on the main floor. Skylights and ample windows bathe the room in light during the day and allow for beautiful forest views as the sun sets in the evening. On the lower floor and mezzanine levels, five well-appointed bedrooms offer comfortable privacy for a good night’s sleep. An upper loft level (with X-Box 360) provides an additional area for socializing and sleeping. Downstairs recreation room includes pool table, additional seating and access to the outdoor hottub. All of this with access to Tahoe Donner’s many amenities, lakefront beaches, hundreds of miles of hiking trails and world class skiing, golf, mountain biking and bicycling.
This 4200 square foot home sleeps up to 12 people in beds and works well for as many as four families. Bedrooms include: **Master Bedroom on Lower Level (King bed, extra single foam mattress with linens stored under bed, private bath with shower) ** Two Bedrooms on Lower Level with shared bath with shower (each with a king bed) ** Kids bunk room off of Rec Room on Lower Level (twin bunkbed and a king bed) ** Master Bedroom on Mezzanine Level (King bed, private bath with shower, extra single foam mattress with linens stored in closet) ** The loft, which is open to the living room below, also offers additional sleeping space for up to 3 persons (one twin bed, one queen bed) In addition to the three bathrooms listed above, there is fourth bathroom off of the living room offering a spacious Jacuzzi tub.
Other Features Include: flat screen TV in living room with DVD and BluRay player Loft sleeping/socializing area has an XBox 360 with Connect and 47'LEDTV (and at least a dozen games) Downstairs recreation room with pool table, additional seating and access to Hotsprings Grandee Hottub. Wireless internet access (just bring your laptop) Board Games to enjoy while you’re our guest Book Exchange Library – Leave one, Take one!
Fully-equipped gourmet kitchen featuring: granite countertops, all new stainless steel appliances including two ovens and a wine refrigerator, For chefs, we have two sets of Caphalon pans (nonstick and stainless), kitchenaid mixer, hand mixer, cuisinart food processer, blender, and more! For coffee lovers, we have a keurig, Nespresso Vertuo, Nespresso Essenza and conventional coffee maker, coffee grinder, and milk frother. Counter seating for 6 (bar chairs) Large dining room table with seating for 10 Outdoor dining table with seating for 10 (summer only)
Family-Friendly Features Include: Two free-standing high chairs Two Pack-N-Play portable cribs (BYO linens) Baby gates restrict child access to loft and lower levels and guards stairs on upper deck Baby toys, blocks and other toys to entertain your littlest ones
Outdoor Space Includes: Small covered deck off of the kitchen overlooking driveway Medium Deck with Forest View (accessed from Living Room), featuring table seating for eight and lounge seating for four (summer only) and a gas grill. Expansive Deck with Forest View (accessed from lower level bedrooms and rec room) with ample bench seating, 2 lounge chairs, rock garden and hot tub.
The Hotsprings Grandee HOT TUB seats 7 and functions year round.
Stairs connect the back two decks and lead out to sloping forested area that backs onto a small green belt, adding to your privacy. Ideal for sledding (with helmets!) and snowshoeing in the winter and collecting pine cones and building fairy houses in the summer!
Towels, linens, pillows and mattresses were purchased with comfort in mind. Bedrooms offer ample closet and dresser space. There is a washer, dryer, clothing rack and ironing board in the laundry room for your use. This is a SMOKE FREE HOME.
Our house conveniently located in Tahoe Donner Access to all Tahoe Donner Amenities for daily Guest Fees.
Tahoe Donner has excellent amenities such as a Beach, Recreation pools, workout facility with childcare, lap pool and a hot tub, Equestrian Center, GOLF, Tennis and Restaurants all within a few minute drive from the house. Visit the tahoedonner website for an overview of all amenities.
FREE door-to-door transportation around Tahoe Donner and into some parts of Truckee through TART, connecting to TART buses to area ski mountains and other destinations.
Skiing at Squaw Valley, Sugar Bowl, North star, and Alpine Meadows all within 15-20 minutes.
The Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center with its gorgeous and extensive trail system and the Tahoe Donner Ski Area are only five minutes away.
There is a 2 car garage as well as driveway space for up to 4 additional cars. The garage has direct access into the house.
RATE DETAILS
Nightly rental rates are reflected in the calendar, and vary depending on season and holidays 10% discount automatically calculated for 7+ night stay
Also required: $450 cleaning fee and $55 security protection insurance (listed as "administrative fee), $150 pet fee (for up to 2 pets), Taxes listed include 12% Transient Occupancy tax and 1.25% TTBID Assessment, as well as 8% VRBO Listing Fee
NOTE: VRBO will also charge you a guest fee.
50% deposit to hold rental dates, full refund (minus bank charges) with 30 days notice. Refund for cancellation within 30 days depends on our ability to rent the property to another party and is subject to bank charges.
SPECIAL DEAL FOR TWO WEEK RENTAL: FREE MID-STAY CLEANING.
At any time before, during, or after your stay, your information may be shared with guestchecker.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Property Registration Number 018546
Property # 436015
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
About the neighborhood
Truckee
Truckee is home to this vacation home. 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 Olympic Valley Park, or check out an event or a game at Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and ice skating.
Northstar California Resort - 23 min drive - 21.1 km
Palisades Tahoe - 30 min drive - 28.1 km
Sand Harbor - 51 min drive - 52.0 km
Getting around
Truckee Station - 12 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
New Moon Natural Foods - 6 min drive
Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House - 9 min drive
Panda Express - 7 min drive
Wild Cherries Coffee House - 6 min drive
Taco's Jalisco - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Skylight Mountain Home - Family & Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Backyard Sledding pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Skylight Mountain Home - Family & Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Backyard Sledding?
As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Skylight Mountain Home - Family & Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Backyard Sledding on Jun 15, 2026 start from $1,540, 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 Skylight Mountain Home - Family & Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Backyard Sledding?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Skylight Mountain Home - Family & Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Backyard Sledding?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Skylight Mountain Home - Family & Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Backyard Sledding located?
This family-friendly Truckee vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Tahoe National Forest and Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. Commercial Row and Truckee Gallery are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
The house was clean and comfortable. It was roomy enough to handle our family of 10. The rooms were well furnished, and the kitchen was well stocked. The owner was very easy to communicate with, and very responsive. We very much enjoyed our stay, and would absolutely stay again.
Property was nice , but definitely had some use .Outdoor deck was not well maintained. The hot tub was great. The beds were very comfortable.Some of the closet doors were off the track. Location was very quiet. Overall would recommend the property.
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2025
Thank you for your review! I'll reach out to you for some direct feedback about the deck, as we restain and resand it pretty regularly. I'm glad you found the beds comfortable and enjoyed the hot tub. You are welcome back anytime.
Wonderfully spacious and comfortable base for skiing
Our group of several families had a fabulous stay at Rebecca’s home. Central location for all north Tahoe ski resorts with a spacious and level driveway, only a few steps up to front door, beautiful and spacious home with great amenities- enjoyed the hot tub, king beds with charging outlets on nightstands, spacious fully stocked kitchen, great space to spread out, shampooed/conditioners and soap in each bathroom shower - very thoughtful. Host was easy to reach and responsive. Thank you for a great stay!
Jenny K.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 7, 2025
Thank you so much for your feedback Jenny. We just added those nightstands, so I'm glad to hear they were useful. I know you come back again in the future!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cathalene H.
Jan 11, 2018
Very spacious and had everything we needed. Great kitchen set up.
Great vacation and fully equipped. Perfect for your family and friends. Cozy but spacious. Bathroom set up is great too.
Cathalene H.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
gradell s.
Sep 20, 2017
Happy!
Thank you Rebecca, my family and I had an AWESOME time!!!! Any concerns we had Turn Key responded immediately answering our questions. We also loved how whole house was fully equipped, especially the kitchen. :) We would to like return again, and create more unforgettable memories.