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MilkyWay_Lake Views! Air Conditioning, 3850SqFt, 3 Story, Game Room + HOA Amenities

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A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, wooden floors, a leather sofa, and a dining table with chairs.
A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a dining table, and a loft with a staircase.
A balcony with a table and chairs, a grill, and a view of snow-covered mountains and a lake.
A room with large windows offering a view of a snowy landscape and a lake.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Waterpark access
  • Swimming pool
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Bunk

+1
2 Single Beds and 3 Double Beds

Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master King

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Shared Full

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Shared Full

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Master Full

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

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

About this property

MilkyWay_Lake Views! Air Conditioning, 3850SqFt, 3 Story, Game Room + HOA Amenities

With beds for 14 Guests, Experience Truckee in a Fashion Like Never Before! Our Luxurious 3,850 sqft 3 Story Hilltop Home Drops Jaws as you're welcomed by Breathtaking Panoramic Views of the Entirety of Donner Lake that most don't know exist, seen throughout the home, bedrooms, & Game Room. Milky Way is a Once In A Lifetime Experience, with AC, 3 Google Speakers/Wifi Boosters, 2 Water Heaters, 2 Fireplaces, Tempurpedic Mattresses, Air Purifiers, Arcade, & where you may Watch July 4th Fireworks!

Have you ever been Above a Firework Show, Lived Above the Clouds, or shared memories Watching Shooting Stars & the Milky Way? These Extremely Rare Views can be seen throughout our Custom High-End Home, including the Driveway, Living Room, Kitchen, Sun Room, Patio w/ Table & BBQ, Bedrooms, Entrance, Stairwell, and Bonus Game Room. Our Large Family Room boasts Vaulted Ceilings & Natural Wood Floors, a Wood Dining Table, 65” Smart TV, Wood Burning Fireplace, and an Oversized Kitchen that not only includes an Induction Cooktop, but has also been Heavily Stocked to meet our TAP Inventory List ensuring that you have the Most Memorable Vacation to date. You'll surely enjoy Air Conditioning, 3 Google Home Bluetooth Speakers / Wifi Boosters, 2 Water Heaters, 2 Fireplaces, 2 Air Purifiers, Tempurpedic Mattresses, Games, and a High Chair & Pack-N-Play for the Littles, as our Rental was pieced together for Comfort, Class, and Entertainment.

Upstairs you'll find our loft with a 75” Smart TV, and a Dreamy Master King Bedroom & Bathroom. Live in Luxury with Built-In cabinetry, Mounted Smart TV, Convenient Bedside USB/Outlets, and an Impressive Master Bathroom including a Jetted Tub.

Downstairs Invites You to 3 Bedrooms, a Bonus Game Room, and Outdoor Access, making it the perfectly fun fantasy for the Kids! Enjoy 180 Degree Views of Donner Lake in the Bunk Room, and if you can find it in yourself to quit watching the boats and freeway and people on the beach, Kick-Back in the Bonus Game Room complete with a 65” Smart TV, Wet Bar, Fireplace, Foosball Table, PlayStation 4, and Arcade with 14 Classics including Joust, Rampage, Toobin, Mortal Combat, Gauntlet, Bubbles, Defender, Paperboy & More. You'll be Soaring Through This Vacation at, Milky Way!

MAX OCCUPANCY: 10 "ADULTS" = EXCLUDES "CHILDREN" UNDER 13 YEARS OLD (Beds For Up To 14 = 10 "Adults" + 4 "Children" Under 13 Years Old)

Bedroom #1 - Upstairs Master King, Smart TV, Built-In Cabinetry, Large En-Suite Double Vanity Bathroom, Jetted Tub, Convenient Table-Side USB/Outlets, Ceiling Fan, and Very Comfortable Linens and Bedding.

Bedroom #2 - Bottom Floor Queen, Lake Views, Smart TV, Dresser, Convenient Table-Side USB Outlets, Tower Fan, Very Comfortable Linens and Bedding

Bedroom #3 - Bottom Floor Queen, Lake Views, Dresser in Closet, Convenient Table-Side USB Outlets, Tower Fan, Very Comfortable Linens and Bedding

Bedroom #4 - Bottom Floor w/ 180 Degree Views of Donner Lake, (2) Twins, (3) Full, Work Desk, Clothing Storage & Hanger Rack, Air Purifier, Tower Fan (Off Bonus Room) = Sleeps (4)

BONUS GAME ROOM = Bottom Floor, 65” Smart TV, Wet Bar, Couch, Fireplace, Foosball Table, PlayStation 4, and Arcade with 14 Classics!

VRBO:
"HOST FEE" - Enter your dates, and click Book Now to see the Host Fee drop down menu:
*Damage Waiver - Rather than collecting a deposit, this $65 policy covers (disclosed) unintentional damages up to $2,000
*Reservation - Credit card processing due to our software integration
*Cleaning Fee

CANCELLATIONS: Listing says "No Refund", however if you cancel inside of 30 days to arrival date, we do refund the cleaning fee, tax, damage waiver, pet & hot tub fee.

NOTE: Only 25% is due at time of booking if booking 30+ days out from arrival date.

Note: This home is managed by a local property management company, and we require the primary guest to "Docu-Sign" our guest agreement after the booking is confirmed. This includes Tahoe Donner & Town of Truckee Strict HOA/Rental Rules.

Note: We have a Flat Driveway, Driveway Plow Service + Separate Hired Shoveling Company (Walkways, Bear Box)

Note: (3) Exterior Cameras For 2nd Home Safety: Front Door Ring Camera + Over Driveway + Back Patio Rear of Home For Views

Note: (6) Cars Max: (2) In Garage + (4) In Driveway (Against STR Rules To Park on Street)

Note: We provide (2) Easy Light Firelogs for the 2 Fireplaces. Follow Instructions On Package, & Only Use (1) at a Time. Full flames in minutes that last hours! (No Wood)

Note: NOT Pet Friendly

Note: Check In/Out Details Are Emailed (5) DAYS Prior To Arrival Date

*Ask About Our (2) Private Chef Options
*Connecting You With A Local Massage Therapist

MAIN TOWN OF TRUCKEE & NEVADA COUNTY STR RULES:
10PM Noise Ordinance
10PM Exterior Lights Off
Max Adult Occupancy As Listed At All Times (10)
No Street Parking
Garbage In Tied Bags Must Be Placed In Driveway Metal Bear Box
No Parties or Events
No Smoking
No Fires

Truckee is central to Everything Tahoe, and when you book with Tahoe Alpenglow Properties you Book With Confidence and get more than an entire home to yourself... We are here for you at any time, and even after hours via an emergency line. There is a Guest Welcome Binder in the home which is full of useful information about the home and surrounding areas, and your entire house will have been Professionally Cleaned & Inspected before your arrival, with Lights & Heat On! The Entire Home meets our management companies TAP Extensive Inventory List, and we provide a beginning supply of essentials (hair dryer, toilet paper, paper towels, bath towels, colored beach towels, garbage bags, hand soap, dish soap, dishwasher fluid, laundry detergent, etc) and mini shampoo & body wash in each bathroom, and bedrooms with Fans and Space Heaters.

Each stay includes Tahoe Donner Amenity Access GUEST Cards which Offer You A Discount On Day Ski Passes To Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area! These same passes gain you access to Trout Creek Recreational Center (Gym / Pool / Hot Tub / Sauna / Ping Pong), and the Private East End of Donner Lake Beach. HOA Amenity Entry to Trout Creek and/or Private East End of Donner Lake is $/person/day payable onsite. One payment, and you have access to both All Day. Next to Trout Creek Rec Center is our favorite restaurant "The Lodge", and directly next to that is Z Market (Convenient Store). We are less than 5 minutes from the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area, and also within Tahoe Donner is Tahoe Donner Golf Course & Driving Range, the Snow Play Area with a Tubing Hill during the Winter, the Equestrian Center, Pizza On The Hill, and an astonishing amount of Amazing Biking, Hiking, and X-Country Trails in Tahoe Donner and in the Greater Tahoe Area where there is something for everyone!

Visit our site Tahoe Alpenglow Properties and click the "Guest" tab for "What To Expect", or the "Explore Truckee/Tahoe" tab for more info on a wide variety of places to eat, adventurous activity ideas, news, weather, and transportation, web cams and more! Book now to enjoy the freshest of air, purest of water, and an elevated lifestyle at Milky Way, in Truckee/Tahoe where there is something for everyone!

Transient Occupancy Certificate #030900
The Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate signifies that the person named has fulfilled the requirements of the Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax by registering with the Tax Administrator for the purpose of collecting from transients the Transient Occupancy Tax and remitting that tax to the Tax Administrator.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property Registration Number 030900
Property # 20091043
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider KidZone Museum and Olympic Valley Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Tahoe Donner Golf Course - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Donner Lake - 13 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 15 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does MilkyWay_Lake Views! Air Conditioning, 3850SqFt, 3 Story, Game Room + HOA Amenities have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at MilkyWay_Lake Views! Air Conditioning, 3850SqFt, 3 Story, Game Room + HOA Amenities?

As of 5 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MilkyWay_Lake Views! Air Conditioning, 3850SqFt, 3 Story, Game Room + HOA Amenities on 22 Apr 2027 start from £863, 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.

Is MilkyWay_Lake Views! Air Conditioning, 3850SqFt, 3 Story, Game Room + HOA Amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at MilkyWay_Lake Views! Air Conditioning, 3850SqFt, 3 Story, Game Room + HOA Amenities?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at MilkyWay_Lake Views! Air Conditioning, 3850SqFt, 3 Story, Game Room + HOA Amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MilkyWay_Lake Views! Air Conditioning, 3850SqFt, 3 Story, Game Room + HOA Amenities?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MilkyWay_Lake Views! Air Conditioning, 3850SqFt, 3 Story, Game Room + HOA Amenities located?

This family-friendly Truckee holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Tahoe National Forest and Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. KidZone Museum and Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Chris Beck

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Tahoe Alpenglow Properties Mission:
Provide an unparalleled level of service, response time, and open communications so that our locally based full service property management will set a standard for vacationers and vacation home owners. Facilitate a warm welcome, first class homes, and experiences that will last a life time through teamwork, professionalism, and innovation. Fulfilling our financial and management responsibilities to our owners, guests, and community to successfully enable everyone to open "Your Door To Everything Tahoe."

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