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Truckee River Cottage

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Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Downstairs Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Upstairs Master Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Truckee River Cottage

AVAILABLE FOR 5 NIGHT RENTALS

Back deck of house faces the Truckee River. Watch kayakers float by and witness wildlife—deer, hawks, and wild birds—all from the back deck. This delightful, river cottage is elegantly decorated—making a perfect getaway for a small family . The living room, dining room, and kitchen provide excellent views of the Truckee River. The kitchen—bright, modern, and fully stocked—contains everything that you would ever need from preparing quick and easy lunches to hosting a full-on dinner party to celebrate Truckee living at its best!

Located right in the heart of Downtown Truckee, this property lets you walk into town to enjoy the great restaurants and shopping. This is the perfect place to return to after a long day on the slopes or a great spot to spend a summer’s afternoon on the river! Quick 15-20 minute drive to Northstar and Palisades!

Bedroom & Bath configurations:

Upstairs-
One bathroom
One bedroom with queen bed << sleeps 2 adults


Downstairs:

One bathroom
Two bedrooms :
One bedroom has queen bed << this sleeps 2 adults
One bedroom has Full sized bed << this sleeps 2 adults
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About the area

Truckee

Located in Downtown Truckee, a neighbourhood in Truckee, this holiday 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tahoe Donner Tennis Center or North Tahoe Regional Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Truckee River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Commercial Row - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Truckee Jail Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rocking Stone Tower - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sierra Mountain Cemetery - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 7 min walk
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪New Moon Natural Foods - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Golden Rotisserie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wagon Train Coffee Shop - ‬6 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

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Great weekend getaway

Great location relaxing setting
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Hi David - thank you for sharing!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Place!

Just an awesome place and great location. Gary the owner took care of everything and was quick to help when we had a couple of questions. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Yeah - so glad you enjoyed your stay at our Truckee cottage. We will gladly welcome you back when the time is right.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah A.

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

Great Truckee Getaway

So very close to all the stuff in Truckee, we walked every morning and night downtown. The home is very charming and sitting out on the back deck watching the river was super relaxing.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Glad you enjoyed your visit to our Truckee cottage. Thank you for your review!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristine S.

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

Truckee Home on River

Our family of 4 had a great time staying at this house. Location was convenient being next to town, and was very relaxing near river. Owner was easy to communicate with which was much appreciated!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay on the river. Please come back and see us when your travel plans bring you back to Truckee!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Great Spring Getaway to Truckee River Cottage

We had fantastic weather and enjoyed watching kayakers floating down the river from the deck of this lovely house. After enjoying nights of great sleep it was a fabulous launching pad for exploring the Tahoe area. The house had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
So pleased to hear that your trip was a success! Any season is a great time in Tahoe. Come see us again when your schedule permits.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie E.

Beautiful and convenient property in Truckee

This cute little cottage was the perfect place to stay in Truckee. You can walk to anything in downtown Truckee, there is a little coffee shop on the corner at the end of the road. The river behind the house is so peaceful and the hot tub looks onto it. Highly recommend the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay! Come visit us again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

thomas m.

Your place is perfect. The location to ski resorts, shopping & food. House is super cute!

We had an awesome time with your grown kids. Perfect place to spend the holidays. Snowed two days and the cozy comforts in the home are perfect. Thanks for the memories:)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thomas - glad you had a great getaway with your family. Come back and see us again! The river awaits and the summers are also stunning!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

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

The best of Truckee

This a sparkling, sunny, and sweet property with an amazing view of the Truckee river. There is enough sun on the deck even in the winter to admire the river view from outside. Also, being so close to downtown and the Legacy Trail make this the perfect place to stay and explore. Couldn't be happier!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Perfect getaway

Being downtown truckee was amazing, gave a feeling of a magical ski town. The house was perfect, great decor reminded me of something that would be in magnolia magazine. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
We're big fans of Jo and Chip so thanks for the comparison. Please come back and see us in the future. The summers are lovely, too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful Accomodations!

This little house in Truckee was perfect for our 6 person vaca to ski @ Squaw. Not only were accommodations more than we expected but it was clean and close to downtown Truckee where we could pop out for anything we needed. It was a quick 15 or 20 min drive to Squaw. Gary was excellent in answering any Q’s we had!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Katherine, Glad you enjoyed your time at our cozy river cottage. We look forward to hosting you again in the near future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff P.

Cozy and inviting cabin right on the river, doesn't get much better!

This place is exactly as described! Updated kitchen, comfortable beds, dog friendly, with a hot tub and right next to the river and downtown Truckee. My group and I stayed three nights and can't wait to go back. Gary was very helpful when we requested to extend our stay an extra night and so glad we did...the place was amazing and allowed me to go back to work refreshed and relaxed! Thanks Gary!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay! We appreciate your review and welcome you back when you're ready. The river and hot tub awaits!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lane d.

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

Happy repeat visitors

Once again, an excellent visit to Truckee staying in our favorite rental house. The host, Gary, is responsive and attentive. When you say here, you feel like you are at a friend's house as the owners possessions around but are placed out of the way. It is very homey the kitchen is nicely appointed. Perfect for us. The location as fantastic. An easy walk to town and now a few houses from a new walking bridge across the river to walking and biking trails. We hope to be back next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Sweet house, well stocked, great location, beautiful view of the river

We arrived in the middle of a big snowstorm and were relieved that it was just a short walk to the restaurants. Even still, the house felt very private and quiet. The street is narrow, and our car was stuck in the morning. But the bobcat driver was super helpful and plowed the road around us to get the car out. It snowed heavily for 3 straight days. It was beautiful. The driveway was cleared regularly, and it was a relief to be so close to everything we needed. The house itself is sweet. It’s smaller than it looks in the pictures, but it’s very comfortable and has everything you need, including a really nice stove. The hot tub was great and looks at the river. Also, Gary was very responsive to all questions. Overall, we had a great time and will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Glad we could be of support during the crazy weather. Please come back and see us sometime in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lane D.

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

Truckee in town hideaway

Each year we fly out from the east coast to spend a week in Truckee skiing the local mountains with my son and his wife who live in CA. This was our first stay in Truckee River Cottage and we were very comfortable here. Gary, the owner could not have been more responsive to our questions and had many helpful suggestions including his favorite dining locations. It was like staying at a friend's house with a well equipped kitchen, comfortable living/dining room with gorgeous river views with afternoon sunlight pouring in. There was easy parking for two vehicles in the driveway with access to the private back deck. The bedrooms are well separated and the beds were very comfortable. This house is obviously not intended as a rental only as many VRBOs are, but rather someone's second home that they rent out occasionally. It is well stocked with interesting books, games and some of the owner's things carefully placed out of the way. It just feels homey and we felt privileged to be staying here. Unfortunately we were forced to leave two days early due to the blizzard of 24! Nevertheless, Gary was kind enough to offer incentive to come back next year. We can't wait.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin C.

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

Amazing Rental on the River

Highly recommend! The location is amazing and just steps away from the river and downtown Truckee. Everything we could of dreamed for our family getaway. Thanks for everything Gary!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Susan A.

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

I didn’t look up to date like the pictures

The bed weren’t very comfortable. The bed spreads were very lumpy, it was very dirty under the couch. It also wasn’t enough face towels for us. The owner’s clothes and things were all in the house taking up a lot of space and the furniture was different from the furniture that was in the picture. There was no heat upstairs so we couldn’t sleep up there because it was so cold. It just didn’t feel like a home away from home. When I go on vacation I expect to feel like I’m at home and this house didn’t feel like that.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2022
We have had 38 reviews and 36 of them gave us 5 stars , one gave us 4 stars. All had nothing but great things to say about their experience. No one had said that there were any issue with the cleanliness of the house or any of the other negative things that you wrote, and the house does have heat upstairs. Please read the other reviews which are true & accurate.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

Great vaca

Wonderful location and place. Had a nice time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2022
Glad you had a nice time! Happy New Year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle T.

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

River Wonder

We are familiar with Truckee so no surprises. The property was as advertised and wonderful location right on the Truckee River within walking distance of downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilarie A.

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

Perfect Truckee Getaway

Adorable house in a perfect location. The house had everything we needed and the location was absolutely perfect with just a few blocks to town and 10 min to NorthStar. The Hottub overlooking the river was a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MacKenzie M.

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

Wonderful!

Beautifully appointed home. Very comfy beds. View of river is lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

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

Great place.

The house is in great shape. It is exactly as shown and was perfect for my family’s trip to Truckee. Gary is very communicative. Overall - a great experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

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

Beautiful spot on the river.

Only thing lacking was a fireplace. Other than that, beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hazel B.

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

Central Location and Perfect Property for Families

When you drive up to the property, it looks small - but don't let it's exterior deceive you! There was plenty of space (3 floors) for our family and 2 decks which both overlook the river and gorgeous nature views. Its location was perfect for our trip - close walking distance to shops and restaurants and close driving distance to a lot of ski/snow resorts. Gary's check-in info was straight forward and the property was well-kept and clean. Gary was also very responsive to our questions. I would highly recommend this property and hope to have another opportunity to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew C.

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

Mostly pleased

This was our first stay in Truckee and we came for a cross-country-ski vacation. Most important for us, the house was within a 20-minute drive of outstanding x-c ski areas. The house itself was extremely comfortable and spotlessly clean, with a well-stocked kitchen, plenty of bath towels, and lots of amenities. Having a washer and dryer was essential for us, given the daily workouts we had. The back of the house (and the deck) looks out on the river, with an attractive view. The house is within easy walking distance of downtown Truckee's many and varied restaurants, a real plus for us. All of the above met or exceeded our expectations. What fell below our expectations were two aspects of the location: close enough to the Amtrak/freight line, so we heard train whistles during the night, and the block itself is narrow, with a mix of properties in various conditions -- from well-maintained and refurbished ones to a few boarded-up shacks at one end of the block.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristie J.

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

Cozy stay in Truckee

We had a wonderful stay at this property. There is an absolutely beautiful view of the river right outside the living room and deck. It was very cozy and convenient to downtown Truckee. It's only a very short walk to a wonderful bakery around the corner with excellent coffee and pastries. The property owner is very responsive and a pleasure to deal with. We could not have asked for more! We will definitely return.
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