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5BR Luxury Mountain Home, 3 Acres, Hot Tub & Dogs Welcome

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A spacious living area with a fireplace, a staircase leading to an upper level, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a kitchen in the background.
A spacious interior with a wooden staircase, a dining area, and large windows allowing natural light.
A two-story log cabin with a stone foundation, a balcony with railings, and a large wooden front door.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table, blue woven chairs, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
With a hot tub, this vacation home offers a relaxing retreat after a day of adventure. It accommodates 10 guests with 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Enjoy mountain views while engaging in nearby hiking, biking, skiing, and water sports. The property is pet-friendly and close to attractions like Truckee River and Glenshire Elementary School Park.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Tahoe National Forest
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Tahoe National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Master 1

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Family Room Bali Bed

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Master 2

1 King Bed

Upstairs Master 3

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Master Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Downstairs Powder Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Master Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Master Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5BR Luxury Mountain Home, 3 Acres, Hot Tub & Dogs Welcome

Welcome to Royal Zen! This impressive five-bedroom getaway is nestled amongst pine trees on 3 acres, located in a private yet accessible neighborhood in Truckee. This peaceful sanctuary is not your typical Tahoe cabin, and emanates cosy luxury living versus a stale rental. Professionally decorated with antique furniture imported from Bali, the modern zen style is unique and comfortable.

As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a fully stocked gourmet kitchen, complete with all the necessary appliances and utensils to whip up delicious meals. Gather your loved ones around the 10 foot kitchen island or sit at the extra large dining table. The large outdoor patio is great to enjoy alfresco dining, or relax around the fire pit table, taking in the breathtaking woodsy views.

When it's time to unwind, sink into the plush seating of the living room and cozy up by the gas fireplace. Indulge in a soak in the private hot tub, or venture out to the nearby shops and restaurants of down town Truckee. The home is perfect for large groups or extended families and has two separate living room areas, with comfortable couches to watch the smart TVs with satellite/cable channels for your entertainment.

With 4.5 bathrooms, towels, and basic toiletries, you'll have all the essentials to make your stay comfortable. Enjoy the convenience of a washing machine and dryer, as well as 2 dishwashers for easier clean up after big meals.

Royal Zen is just a short 22-minute drive from the renowned Northstar California Resort and 15 minutes from the serene Donner Lake. Palisades Ski Resort and Lake Tahoe are each a 35 minute drive from this property.

Whether you're seeking a relaxing retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this Truckee vacation home offers the perfect escape for your next mountain getaway. Experience the beauty of the mountains and create lasting memories with your loved ones.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 016668
Property # 755474
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this vacation home is in a rural area. 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 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

  • Tahoe National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Donner Lake - 19 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 28 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Sugar Bowl - 35 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 35 min drive - 31.4 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 13 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wagon Train Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blue Coyote Bar and Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Moody's Bistro Bar & Beats - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Drink Coffee Do Stuff - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bar of America - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5BR Luxury Mountain Home, 3 Acres, Hot Tub & Dogs Welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 5BR Luxury Mountain Home, 3 Acres, Hot Tub & Dogs Welcome?

As of Sep 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5BR Luxury Mountain Home, 3 Acres, Hot Tub & Dogs Welcome on Oct 5, 2026 start from $900, 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 5BR Luxury Mountain Home, 3 Acres, Hot Tub & Dogs Welcome?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5BR Luxury Mountain Home, 3 Acres, Hot Tub & Dogs Welcome?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5BR Luxury Mountain Home, 3 Acres, Hot Tub & Dogs Welcome located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is steps from Tahoe National Forest, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Truckee River and Glenshire Elementary School Park. Truckee River Wildlife Area and Commercial Row are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 100 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home as pictured. Host was great with communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 21, 2026
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed the house. It was a pleasure having you stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is a beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood about 15 min from downtown Truckee. It worked perfectly for hosting the grandparents for my son's wedding. It is close to ski resorts as well as the Reno Airport. Kristin answered all my questions during the months leading up to the wedding. The ability to use the garage was an added plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 21, 2026
Thank you so much! I’m so glad the house worked out well for your family and such a special weekend. It was a pleasure having you and I hope the wedding was wonderful!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Kristin's home -- it was clean, spacious, well stocked, and exactly as described. We especially loved the back yard area where it opened up to into woods area and the kids were able to run and play and be kids. Note that there's no AC which is common in the Tahoe area; we came during a particularly hot weekend and the house stayed perfectly cool. Really quiet, secluded, and beautiful area; a little tough to find at arrival (so be careful esp if you come at night) and a 10-15 min into town if you need anything. We loved being able to bring our dog who loved walking around the area. If I had one feedback for the home, and it's really not a big deal -- the living room TV is kind of small for how big the living room is -- this wouldn't stop us from coming back but just noting!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described and better in person. Has Everything you need and more. Was an amazing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 3, 2026
This is such a wonderful review! I’m so happy your experience was better in person! Please come back and enjoy it again !!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleased

great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2023
Thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay during Super Bowl weekend.Check in was easy, home was clean and very spacious Highly recommend! Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 20, 2025
Thank you Marvin for your great review! Happy to heard you enjoyed Super Bowl weekend at Royal Zen, it’s a great space for entertaining. Hope to host your group again! Best Regards, Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location, plenty of space for kids inside and out. Kitchen is very spacious. The house was very clean and well maintained. Definitely coming back here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 3, 2026
Thank you for your stellar review! I really try to keep high standards of cleanliness and maintenance, so I am happy to hear you mention this. I hope you come back and stay again soon, would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Plenty of room for our family of 7
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 3, 2026
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the spaciousness of Royal Zen!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing Property

We had a wonder family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 27, 2024
Thank you Shawn for staying with us at Royal Zen. We are happy you enjoyed your family and hope to see you again! Best. Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous, comfortable and well appointed home in a quiet, friendly neighborood. Kristin is extraordinarily responsive host and provided us with clear instructions for our stay. Would happily stay again in the future. Thank you for providing us with such a warm, wonderful setting for our family gathering!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 9, 2026
Thank you for such a stellar review! You were great guests and I do hope I have the pleasure of hosting you again at Royal Zen!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time in Truckee/Tahoe

Our second time here. Love this property !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 20, 2024
Thank you for coming back and staying with us at Royal Zen! We love that you having repeat clients!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home and surroundings

A big, beautiful house in a magnificent setting. We had a wonderful stay and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2023
Thank you! So happy you enjoyed your stay... Please come back and visit again, Best Regards, Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property!

This is an absolutely beautiful property a few minutes outside Truckee. I would definitely recommend to anyone staying with a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2024
Thank you for your kind recommendation! We hope you come back to stay with us again! Best Regards Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and relaxing! Perfect location in quiet neighborhood. The home was very well appointed and the property manager was responsive and kind. Would definitely recommend especially for families. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 3, 2026
Thank you, I do my best to keep in good communication with my guests. Thank you for a stellar review and please come back and stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved staying in this beautiful house with a group of friends! Kitchen is very well-stocked, bedrooms were comfortable, and the location is awesome. Very close to the river and Truckee town. Recommend!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2025
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Retreat

This place is beautiful and spacious, allows everyone to have there own space while having great common areas. We really enjoyed out stay. Would recommend and would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2023
Thank you for your review Maisara! I am happy you enjoyed your stay and hope to have you return! Best Regards, Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific home for a family vacation

This was our second Christmas vacation in this spacious and lovely home in a beautiful forested neighborhood. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2023
Thank you for being such wonderful return guests! Your complimentary night awaits your next visit!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big, beautiful, and clean house!

Very comfortable stay -- plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms if you are looking for a relaxing stay in Tahoe with a group! The house is gorgeous and well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot

Thanks again for allowing us to use your home. Our weekend trip was made by having a fantastic spot to call home. Would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2023
Thank you for being such great guests! Hope to have you back again! Best, Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property !

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2023
Thank you for staying with us Denise!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful private spacious home

My partner and I stayed for three days, looking for a
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dad

Restful quiet and airy place. Close to hike and bike paths.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 3, 2026
Thanks for your review! The bike path is such a great thing to have close by goes all the way into downtown Truckee! Hope you found some good hiking trails right out the door!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Couldn't ask for better

The property manager was great and very easy to work with, definitely could see myself coming back in the winter time with my family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2023
Thank you Armando!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truckee paradise

Great house for our group of 10. Open space, great kitchen with everything you need. Beautiful neighborhood. .
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2024
Thank you! I’m happy you enjoyed the gourmet kitchen, we aim to keep it well equipped! We do have a great neighborhood, thanks for mentioning that! Come back soon! Best Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet stay in the mountains

A quiet mountain home, coffee in the morning on the back patio before the day starts. Visit the surrounding area… return home to finish the day again enjoying the spacious home, patio, hottub. Close to Truckee and Lake Tahoe for an easy commute.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2023
Thank you for staying with us! Happy to hear you enjoyed the peace and quiet!

About the host

Hosted by Kristin O'Connell

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Originally from Boston, I moved to Tahoe in my 20's to ski and decided to make it my home base. I continued to return to Cape Cod every summer per my family tradition and still do now with my own children. Shortly after building this dream home, my husband and I started traveling to Costa Rica to surf and rented out our home to pay for our trips. In 2011, we traded in our skis for surfboards and made the full time move to Nosara, Costa Rica. However, the mountains were calling us back, so recently we decided to start spending more time back in Truckee. Since I love creative projects I decided to redecorate and refurnish our entire home with custom furniture imported from Bali. Now we split our time between Truckee, Costa Rica, and Cape Cod.

Why they chose this property

I moved to Lake Tahoe in 1997 years ago and a few years later bought my first home just a few streets over from this property. I used to hike the trails and when I saw that there was land for sale I jumped at the opportunity. I built this house years ago and it was my ultimate dream project. I wanted to build something modern and different than the typical cabin but that still felt like a mountain home. I loved creating a different look using many different materials like steel, concrete, glass and fir wood. I feel it has a unique yet timeless style and more so now with the new decor and interior design. The new furnishings are antique and custom made teak furniture from Bali which offer an eclectic and Bohemian style that blends nicely with the modern features. I absolutely love it, I hope you do too!

What makes this property unique

I love entertaining and this home was built to have friends and family come and enjoy the mountains. It was built with the intention of providing a spacious and relaxed retreat feeling and a place where you never wanted to leave. Since the upstairs family room and second master have large doors, it feels like a separate apartment. This is great for sharing the house with another family or letting children or teenagers have their lounge area without hearing them! The downstairs great room is my favorite to just stare out the windows and get lost in the peacefulness of the trees. Nearly every window looks out to huge ponderosa pine trees. The kitchen is my absolute favorite and if you like to cook you will love all the space, 2 dishwashers, and my special treat...a steam oven! The extra large island has 5 chairs around it so you can hold court while cooking, and still socialize with others in the living and dining areas. We have had many great holidays here! I hope you enjoy our home as much as we do!

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