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Truckee House · Gorgeous Mountain Oasis, Hot Tub & Chef's Kitchen

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Beautiful covered protected entrance for snowy days.
Spacious, modern, inviting retreat for families and groups.
Modern high-end gourmet kitchen is perfect for entertaining, complete with Wolf gas range and wall ovens, Sub-zero refrigerator, microwave drawer, and Miele dishwasher.
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

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Truckee, CA
  • Popular LocationTahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area4 min drive
  • Popular LocationCoyote Moon Golf Course7 min drive
  • Popular LocationDonner Lake12 min drive
  • AirportReno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)48 min drive

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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Kitchen
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Garden

About this property

Truckee House · Gorgeous Mountain Oasis, Hot Tub & Chef's Kitchen

Perched among the pine trees of Tahoe Donner, this mountain modern gem is your perfect getaway. Though nestled in nature, this open concept home lacks no comforts or convenience, including private hot tub, chef's kitchen featuring luxury appliances, mid-century furnishings, radiant floor heating, and high-end finishes throughout. Enjoy access to all the amenities at Tahoe Donner, incl heated pool, gym, biking and skiing. This 2,700 sq. ft., 4-bedroom home comfortably sleeps 10 (max 8 adults).

Welcome to High Sierra! This north Lake Tahoe house has it all. As one recent guest said, "It is even more stunning in person."

• Fully stocked gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances
• Private hot tub, 2 decks, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, and wood-burning fireplace (oak wood is provided)
• Heated hickory wood floors, with separate controls in each bedroom
• Professionally cleaned home and commercially laundered linens and towels
• Beautiful expansive views of the surrounding meadow and pine trees
• For remote workers, a desk and high-speed wifi in every bedroom using a mesh network for consistent connection throughout the house

Nestled within the Tahoe Donner resort community in north Lake Tahoe, the stylish four-bedroom, 2,700 square foot home features an open concept Great Room, spacious design, vaulted ceiling, and large redwood deck with private 3-person hot tub and string lights.

*** Cleaning Protocols:
Our house is professionally cleaned from top to bottom between each guest. We professionally launder and press all linens and towels. Our cleaners wear masks and gloves during cleaning. They clean and disinfect all surfaces that guests come in contact with such as door handles, light switches, amenities, refrigerator and stove handles, remote controls, etc. This is done every single time between each guest.

Perfect for entertaining family and friends, the house has a deluxe chef's kitchen, complete with integrated Sub-Zero refrigerator, 6-burner Wolf professional range, Miele dishwasher, Wolf wall oven and steamer, solid oak cabinets, and counter-seating for 4. All bedrooms and living spaces have heated floors to keep your toes toasty in Winter, with separate zoned thermostats.

The house backs into a meadow of pine trees and loads of open space, sledding and snow play in the Winter, with large windows throughout, offering stunning views into a sliver of the great Tahoe National Forest. Savor the outdoors on the spacious redwood deck, private hot tub, ping pong table, foosball table, and gas BBQ grill. The resorts of Northstar, Squaw, and Sugar Bowl are minutes away.

Location: The house sits on a quiet street in Tahoe Donner, and backs into an open meadow of pine trees. It's conveniently located next to Tahoe Donner's many amenities. Nearby downtown Truckee is home to countless restaurants, bars and small-town charm.

Relax apres ski in the expansive Great Room with sunny, south-facing views. Stay warm in the Caldera hot tub on the redwood deck. Dine at the extra long French Oak dining table, with seating for 10. After dinner, savor a drink by the Quadra-Fire EPA Certified wood burning fireplace, a game of foosball, table tennis, or board games aplenty. Enjoy the large flat-screen smart TV in the great room or in the kid-friendly family room upstairs. With blazing fast WiFi powered by a mesh network, stream your favorite music throughout the house and on in-ceiling speakers. In Winter, have the kids sled down the long, gentle slope just behind the house. There are some plastic sleds to use during your stay.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE
• This is a NO SMOKING inside the house.
• There are 2 full bathrooms, and a 1/2 bath.
• The bunk bed is intended for children only.
• Small, well trained dogs are permitted for a $150 fee. Please inquire first.

*** BEDROOMS

We love a comfy bed, premium linen, and towels. Ours are always professionally cleaned and pressed.

• Bedroom #1 King Suite and Twin Pullout
• Bedroom #2 Queen
• Bedroom #3 Full and Twin Bunk Bed (for children only)
• Bedroom #4 Four Twin Beds (2 Day Beds + 2 Trundles)

*** HOME AMENITIES

• Wood burning fireplace in the Great Room
• Radiant, zoned wood floor heating in every room
• Private 3-person hot tub
• Extra long covered front redwood deck
• 6-burner Wolf range and wall oven/steamer, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Sharp microwave drawer and quiet Miele dishwasher
• French Oak dining table, seats 10
• Gas BBQ grill on rear deck
• Lots of south-facing windows for natural, bright light
• EV car charging outlet (240 Volt NEMA14-50) in garage for Tesla, Prius, others
• Two flat screen TVs with Netflix, Disney+, YouTube TV, Apple TV and more...
• Music system throughout home, rear deck and in the ceiling
• Separate laundry room with washer and dryer
• Plenty of bath and hand towels
• Premium sheets
• High speed internet (up to 500 Mbps)
• Wide 2-car garage
• Level driveway (plowed in Winter by our friends at Elements Mountain Company)
• Coffee bean grinder
• Smeg Electric Kettle
• Waffle Maker
• Instant Pot
• Foosball table, table tennis and trampoline (available year around except Winter)
• Sleds and discs provided

***GUEST AMENITIES @ TAHOE DONNER

Please note: Use of Tahoe Donner HOA amenities requires additional daily fees per person. Up to 8 guests have access and discounts with badges provided.

• Cross-country Ski Center
• Tennis Center
• Downhill Ski Resort
• Swimming pools
• Snowplay/grassplay
• Golf course
• Alder Creek Adventure Center
• Equestrian Center
• Bikeworks
• Tahoe Donner Trail System
• Restaurants
• Recreational Center
• And more...

*We are fully permitted in Truckee as a vacation rental and we pay all required occupancy taxes and fees. Short-Term Rental Certificate: STR21-00164

NOTE: Due to Covid guidelines, some Tahoe Donner amenities may be restricted.

This home has access to all the Tahoe Donner Resort Community amenities, including heated pools, Beach Club Marina, Snowplay, Northwoods Pool, Trout Creek Recreation Center, USTA Tennis Center, fitness center, gym, sauna, golf course, and game room. There's also fine dining at the Lodge, a local market, pizza restaurant and bar. You'll also get discounted access to the Tahoe Donner downhill ski and award-winning cross-country ski center. All day access is $16 per person with the guest pass. There are 2 passes available, each lets 4 guests in for a total of 8 guests. Take a tour of Tahoe Donner's amenities by going to tahoe donner dot com.

I am accessible by phone and email. There's also a property manager available should you need one.

Approximately 20 minutes to Palisades Tahoe or Northstar Tahoe resorts, 3 minutes to Tahoe Donner Ski and Cross Country Center, 15 min to Donner Lake and 12 minutes from historic downtown Truckee. The neighborhood is the Tahoe Donner Resort community, with access to tennis, heated year around pool, golf, restaurants, gym, and lots more.

Car is the best way to get around. In winter, chains are recommended.

While the house can sleep 10, it's ideally suited for max 8 adults due to the bed arrangements (bunk bed and trundles).

If you are interested in staying here, please let us know a little about yourself, and that you have read and agree to the house rules when sending an inquiry or booking.

Driveway is level, and is cleared of snow regularly by Elements Mountain Company when more than 4" of snow falls.

Please note that there are 2 1/2 bathrooms, so for large groups requiring a lot of bathroom time, it might be an issue. The full baths are in the master bedroom and upstairs. The guest half bathroom is on the first floor.

HOA community rules require that all external music and lights be turned off by 10pm.

Early and late checkout is available for $50 each when there are no back to back bookings. You can request to check-in at 2pm (instead of 4pm) and checkout at 1pm (instead of 11am).

Message host to see a photo inventory of kitchen tools and serving ware.

Property manager

Ehab Bandar

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Gym

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this vacation home is on a lake. 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 KidZone Museum and Olympic Valley Park.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 4 min drive
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 7 min drive
  • Donner Lake - 12 min drive
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course - 17 min drive
  • Northstar California Resort - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 12 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 10 min drive
  • Wild Cherries Coffee House - 9 min drive
  • Tacos Jalisco - 9 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 10 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erik B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Kitchen, Great Location, & Great House
This house was great and only a few minutes to Donner Ski Resort. We stayed here with a family friend and their kids and enjoyed the well stocked kitchen for all food prep and cooking needs. The house has everything including games to help occupy the kids, hot tub, sleds, and large garage for indoor parking. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Extended Family Vacation
Great location for our three generations get away. Spacious home with great common spaces and activities for all (games, trampoline, jacuzzi, reading nook, hiking etc). We all want to come back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Chris M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Winter Family Getaway
Overall our family had a great time during our 4 night stay at this property. Highlights from top to bottom... 1. The property owner (Ehab) was responsive and clear in his communications. 2. The house was great...it's larger than the VRBO listing, with some areas (1 room adjacent to the master bedroom on the first floor; the basement locked via key pad adjacent to the garage; the pantry; the master bedroom closet) locked and not accessible to guests. It is situated on a slight hillside which meant that with sufficient snow - which was true during our stay (2 - 3') - the backyard turns into a brilliant bunny slope for sleds (200 - 300' long) right off the back deck. With twin 4 year olds we spent 90% of our discretionary time there. 3. The overall condition of the house was not unexpected for a rental with typical wear and tear (e.g. stains on couch, scratches on stove, cracked corner beads, thermostat loose on wall, tile/grout issues in the master bath), however the house is appointed well overall (as described) notwithstanding the cheap paper products highlighted by a previous reviewer. There was also an issue with the hotub, where it tripped due to low water. This is likely attributable to the previous renter having too many people in the tub resulting in overspill, following which the water level was too low for the filters to run. We added 10 gallons and the issue was resolved, and Ehab had the tub serviced the following day. Ideally this serviced would have occurred before our stay. The home's "smart" features were nice; we specifically enjoyed the ubiquitous in ceiling speakers (connected to the Google Hub), Apple TV and radiant floor heating (which we now want in our home!). 4. Cleanliness could be improved. Floors were cursorily cleaned but remained dirty as evidenced by bottom of socks and crumbs at the baseboards in the kitchen. Our kids slept in the room with the two day beds which appears commonly occupied by a cat(s) as there was ample cat fur on the day beds and bean bags. The upstairs bath was visibly dirty on the shower grout with some white/yellow growth. So, in summary, lots of feedback for the benefit of future renters and in the spirit of improvement. Always best (for all) for expectations to be aligned. At the end of the day, we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend Ehab's property for the very reasonable price point.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
clean and nice
Lots of toys and games for the kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Great home! We were there during a heavy snow storm and it was perfect. The kids were able to play and sled in the front and back yard, after we made a small sled area, but it was perfect. The inside of the home was well stocked and communication with the owner was excellent!! My biggest complaint is the low grade toilet paper. Lol
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ehab Bandar

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Dad, designer, traveller, cook, coffee drinker. Lucky to share all that Truckee and Lake Tahoe have to offer.

Why they chose this property

The house blends the modern with rustic charm, in beautiful Tahoe Donner. It's proximity to downtown Truckee, family-friendly amenities nearby, and minutes from Lake Tahoe and resorts make this a perfect weekend getaway.

What makes this property unique

Modern touches and architecture, quiet neighborhood, heated floors, gourmet kitchen, and the bright, spacious Great Room.
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