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Gorgeous Historic Victorian - Walk to Downtown Truckee! Central to ski resorts!

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7 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 153800 sq ft

Popular amenities

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer

Explore the area

Truckee, CA

Donner Lake
‪4 min drive‬
Old Greenwood Golf Course
‪5 min drive‬
Northstar California Resort
‪15 min drive‬
Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Double Futon

Christine's Room

1 King Bed

Ivy's Room

1 Queen Bed

Jack's Room

1 Queen Bed

Jill's Room

2 Twin Beds

Maggie's Room

1 King Bed

Sadie's Room

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous Historic Victorian - Walk to Downtown Truckee! Central to ski resorts!

This seven-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bathroom house was built in the 1880s and is well maintained and beautifully appointed. It underwent a $1,000,000 remodel in the late 1990's. Its a perfect balance of 19th-century decor and furnishings making this a unique space for a vacation getaway. Our two-story Victorian home sleeps up to 15, but is spacious enough inside and out to host a family gathering of 25 for a most memorable event. Additional fee may apply for a gathering of over 15.

Upstairs there are two suites with Cal King beds, one Queen bedroom suite and a connecting Jack and Jill bedrooms with a queen and two twins. Downstairs there is a Queen suite with a handicapped bathroom and a King suite. In addition there is a Full size futon in the separate TV/Media room. The house boasts all new high end Sealy Posturepedic mattresses and new luxurious linens.

Overlooking downtown Truckee, Mt. Rose and the clear, cool Truckee River, the Richardson House sits centrally among world-class ski resorts, golf courses, and abundant fishing and outdoor activities. There is no shortage of activities to engage in while you experience the Tahoe lifestyle.

This rental's downtown location makes it easy to walk to coffee shops, boutiques, museums, restaurants and nightlife.

Inside the house, the professional chef's kitchen is great for entertaining. Boasting two sinks, a new six-burner commercial Thermadore range with hood, And a second Thermador Oven for those that love to cook. New two door 42 Inch KitchenAid fridge and plentiful counter space. The kitchen was newly remodeled in 2023.

Other amenities include complimentary WiFi, Cable TV, BBQ, large porch with rocking chairs overlooking downtown Truckee and Mt. Rose. Luxurious gardens, gazebo, laundry, and and a Sonos stereo system. Don't miss our new 6 person outdoor Hot Tubi!

Property manager

Accent Home Management

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Yes but we have a steep stair case.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Case by case basis. Please inquire

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Not allowed

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Ski gear of any kind is NOT allowed in the main part of the house. All equipment to be stored in the back hallway behind the kitchen

NO PETS!! We love dogs but can't allow them for the comfort of all our guests and Owner has severe alergy. Please leave your pets at home!

Please do not put up decorations with push pins or tape of kind.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15

Note from host: Case by case basis. Please inquire

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this vacation home is in the city center. 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Olympic Valley Park and Olympic Museum. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.

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What's nearby

Coyote Moon Golf Course - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
Donner Lake - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
Old Greenwood Golf Course - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
Northstar California Resort - 15 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

Truckee Station - 3 min walk
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive
‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬3 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
‪RMU Truckee - ‬6 min walk
‪Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Historic Victorian - Walk to Downtown Truckee! Central to ski resorts! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Historic Victorian - Walk to Downtown Truckee! Central to ski resorts!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Historic Victorian - Walk to Downtown Truckee! Central to ski resorts!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Historic Victorian - Walk to Downtown Truckee! Central to ski resorts! located?

Located in the heart of Truckee, this family-friendly vacation home is steps from Tahoe National Forest, Commercial Row, and Rocking Stone Tower. Truckee River and Sierra Mountain Cemetery are also within 15 minutes. Truckee Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Apr 1, 2025

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

Truckee nostalgia

Property was very clean and had an excellent proximity to in town truckee. Worked perfect for our group of 12 people on a ski vacation. Less than 20 minutes from palisades. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Mar 22, 2023

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

Great spot for groups!

We had a fantastic time. The kitchen is amazing to cook in, the bedrooms are all very comfortable. Fantastic place for groups of several couples because everyone gets a nice big bed!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

Aug 10, 2023

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

Perfect Venue

This house was a perfect setting and venue for our business meeting.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary H.

Dec 27, 2024

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

Family Christmas

The property was perfect for our family Christmas vacation. There are multiple bedrooms each with their own bathroom. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking family meals. I would definitely rent this property again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Sep 12, 2021

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

Amazing House

This house is amazing and setup perfect!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

james f.

Aug 8, 2024

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

Old Dads getaway

Stayed here several times and it never disappoints. Fabulous location…..beautiful house and property….has 8 separate rooms for sleeping including 6-7 bathrooms and wonderful new kitchen with thermador appliances…..has everything and more.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Starlita W.

Jan 5, 2023

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

A snowy wonderland.

Beautiful inside and out. Perfect setting, looking over the snow blanketed town. Wheel chair access was greatly appreciated!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Jul 8, 2024

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

Beautiful Victorian

We loved our stay in truckee. Each bedroom was tastefully decorated, with ensuite bathrooms. The kitchen was stocked for any cooking or baking needs! We made a carrot cake and cupcakes for my daughters wedding. The location is ideal for a quick walk down the street to downtown truckee. Thank you Jeannine for a wonderful, memorable stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

Feb 5, 2023

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

Amazing

Absolutely loved our stay in the Richardson house. The place was spacious and had everything we needed — kitchen was very modern and had all well equipped, hot tub was great, rooms were clean, etc. The check in process was seamless , and Jeannine was responsive and helpful for anything we needed. 10/10 recommend and would come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Apr 7, 2023

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

Great host! Great house!

Such a unique experience! The house is so well decorated and equipped. We are a large group of 4 families and everyone enjoyed spending 4 days in the house. The host is super friendly and ready to help any time we need it. Thanks again for sharing this amazing property.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory W., Alamo CA USA

Feb 13, 2024

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

Greg

Family reunion and skiing

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

Aug 15, 2024

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

2024 Summer Get Away

This is our second year in this house and the 8 of us completely and totally love these accommodations. We will return for a third year and a fourth and a fifth. It’s perfect for a small business meeting like ours. The gazebo is our night time gathering spot. The Weber BBQ fit our needs and the kitchen is so well equipped we could feed a crowd.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

james f.

Jun 29, 2021

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

Fantastic place in a fantastic location within walking distance of downtown truckee

As advertised the house is very large with 6 1/2 separate bedrooms and bathrooms. Beautiful clean beautifully restored Victorian with high ceilings, large common areas, great hot tub, well appointed kitchen, front porch with rocking chairs etc etc. We will definitely be back. You won’t be disappointed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Menelaos K., San Ramon, CA

Feb 28, 2023

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

Great place to stay in Truckee

Second time/second year in a row that we stayed at this property for President's Day weekend. The Richardson House is amazing in. Property was very clean. Kitchen is fully equipped and seems to have brand new state of the art appliances (I do not remember if they were the same last year, but I have they impression they are brand new). Great for large groups of families, plenty of space for everyone. Very close to Truckee center (accessible by foot). Would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Dec 12, 2023

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

Way better than the pictures show!

This Victorian has been completely remodeled and updated with all of the charm preserved for a step back in time. There is ample room for everyone to gather together, including a large dining room table for truly special meals with family and friends. The bedrooms are comfortable and unique in their own way and allow privacy when wanted. The proximity to Truckee is an added bonus. We unreservedly recommend this beautiful home.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

BGrace H.

Jul 11, 2024

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

Historic Truckee Home provides Wonderful Ambiance for the Best Family Reunion so far!

This is a gorgeous property. The detail work, hardware finishes, and decor are of the Victorian era and magnificent. It is very well-appointed too. Luxury beds and bedding. The kitchen was a chef's dream and we were all able to work in there together to prepare dinners together. From the start, our communication with the property manager Jeannine was 5-stars. She followed up with every detail to make sure we were comfortable and offered us insider tips on how to best enjoy the Fourth of July weekend that we were there for. We were four nights and enjoyed having en suite bathrooms for every couple and the spacious dining and living areas were nice to share space. We did not use the parlor/game room or the gazebo outside too much. We were on the go during the days. It was sweet to sit on the beautiful front porch in the rocking chairs and chat over coffee in the mornings or the afternoons, with an adult beverage, and watch the town go by just below us. All in all a very special experience. Our family group of about 12 of us has rented multiple times every year or so to get together. Mostly in Rocky Mountain resort towns, but we loved the small town-friendly vibe of Truckee, and the beautiful home that we stayed in this time surpassed the other properties we have enjoyed in Colorado. We had a wonderful time. It was very special. Many thanks to Jeannie for her follow-up and care before and during our visit.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Sep 15, 2023

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

Great Victorian

This house was absolutely amazing. Can’t wait to go back!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Dec 21, 2022

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

Cute and luxurious stay

The property was in such a perfect location to Northstar Resort as well as walkable distance to many great restaurants!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale W.

Jun 29, 2022

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

Virginia gang

The property is in a nice town with lots of nice features. Enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Jun 13, 2022

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

Walk thru history with modern amenities!

My friends and I had a great weekend staying in this awesome mountain Victorian! Pictures do not do justice to how cool this house is! Spacious, and perfectly decorated, with 9ft doors and 14ft ceilings! Our group of 8 had a very comfortable stay. Jeannine, the host, was communicative and checked in just the right amount. She knows the Truckee area very well, and even set us up with a private masseuse! Location is perfect, walking distance to the Truckee historical down town. We will be coming back! Thx!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Austin F., Rocklin, USA

Apr 28, 2022

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

Beautiful Home - Best Location in Truckee

Wow, do yourself a favor and book this home. An IMMACULATE historic home built in 1887, a block away from downtown Truckee. You are a 1 minute walk to the best coffee shop and restaurants the town has to offer. The home itself was even more impressive in person than on the listing. The home is in near-perfect condition with numerous original accents from the 1800's. The wood paneling in the entry way / up the staircase is all original and of incredible craftsmanship. There is a massive dining table that allows large groups to congregate for meals. An amazing outdoor space includes a fantastic 4-person hot tub and a covered gazebo. The front porch has 4 rocking chairs and overlooks downtown. The home has a very warm energy and we all felt comfortable and welcome. Jeannine was incredibly helpful with the check-in process and any other questions we had. Her husband, Bob, stopped by at check-in and was extremely friendly and warm. We had a large group of 13-14 people and this is the only home I found that doesn't break than bank yet comfortably supports such a large group. This is probably the most positive home rental experience I have ever had. 10 out of 10.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chuck C.

Feb 28, 2022

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

Beautiful house with a lot of character in an ideal location

This is a historic mansion from the late 1800's, beautifully refurbished with modern amenities, while retaining character and charm from both the house as well as its furnishings and decorations (lots of historical photographs!). The kitchen is perhaps the best stocked (in terms of cookware, appliances, etc.) of any I've seen on VRBO. Every bedroom has a bathroom. There's a nice outdoor hot tub. Good WiFi. The location is 20 minutes from world class skiing. And, 1 block from downtown Truckee, for non-skiers and apres ski. Jeannine was an ideal host. Professional, punctual, communicative. If you have a big group, who like to cook, but also ski and explore a cute small town downtown, this is an ideal spot.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

Feb 23, 2022

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

Unique place to stay!

The history was super interesting. Kitchen is fully stocked with high quality tools. We loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oscar R.

Feb 13, 2022

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

Winter family vacation

This was an amazing house with a great view of the town. Thank you Jeannine for your great communication. Will definitely come back and recommend to friends and family.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

Jan 7, 2022

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

Epic Family Christmas Holiday!

The ambiance and charm of The Richardson House cemented our family Christmas holiday! Family members young and old reveled in the festivities. Seven bedrooms and private bathrooms added to everyone's comfort. Large kitchen and large well stocked kitchen encouraged large dinner gatherings. Games galore for the children and adults too. The children played in the snow and sledded right in front of the house while we watched from the rockers on the front porch. Our hosts were super super hosts! We sadly returned to reality at the end of the week knowing we would be back for another epic week soon!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Accent Home Management

Bob and Jeannine Haley moved from the Bay Area in 1999
to raise a family in Truckee. They currently live and work in town
and have two children.

Why they chose this property

We recently purchased this historic home in May of 2016 and have lovingly renovated it to modern high end hotel standards while maintaining it's original antique charm. The moment you walk thru the door you will be taking a walk back in time. The home is historic and possesses a quiet elegance and beauty not seen in many homes. It's truly
a memorable place to stay. Our guests are raving about this property!
It is truly one of a kind.

What makes this property unique

Perched high on a hill overlooking downtown and the surrounding mountains. Enjoy the sunset or enjoy breakfast and the sunrise from our beautiful porch and rocking chairs.
This beautiful home is a short walk to town for breakfast in the Am, dinner or night life. Centrally located amongst the ski resorts of Northstar, Squaw and Alpine. Beautiful outdoor lighted Gazebo for outdoor dinners or candlelight conversations. Fabulous formal dining room and living room for intimate gatherings.