Black Bear by AvantStay | Spacious Lodge in Tahoe Donner w/ Game Room & Hot Tub

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A wooden cabin with a deck, large windows, and a hot tub.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, a wicker basket with towels, and a bench.
A spacious living room with a large gray sectional sofa, a television, and a stone fireplace.
A pool table with a cue ball, a billiards rack, and a cue stick. There is a television mounted on the wall, a pool table with a wooden ceiling, and a seating area with chairs.
A spacious living area with a gray sectional sofa, wooden ceiling beams, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Balcony
  • Shared communal pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Tahoe National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Loft

2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Ensuite Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this cabin is in the mountains and 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. KidZone Museum and Olympic Valley Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing and skiing.
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Map
Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Tahoe National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 26 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 32 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Bear by AvantStay | Spacious Lodge in Tahoe Donner w/ Game Room & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Black Bear by AvantStay | Spacious Lodge in Tahoe Donner w/ Game Room & Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Black Bear by AvantStay | Spacious Lodge in Tahoe Donner w/ Game Room & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Bear by AvantStay | Spacious Lodge in Tahoe Donner w/ Game Room & Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Black Bear by AvantStay | Spacious Lodge in Tahoe Donner w/ Game Room & Hot Tub located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is steps away from Tahoe National Forest and Sierra Nevada Conservancy. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area and Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area are also within 15 minutes.

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. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, right next to Tahoe Donner ski lifts. Lots of amenities with large gaming rooms. We had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the unbeatable location next to the Tahoe Donner ski lifts and had fun taking advantage of the gaming rooms. It’s wonderful to hear you had a comfortable stay. We’d love to host you again for your next mountain getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communicative host. Well located. Great deck and hot tub. Only downside is the dining room table is a bit small - a tight squeeze for 6 adults.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb 2026
Thank you for the thoughtful review. We’re so glad you enjoyed the location, the deck, and the hot tub, and that you found our team communicative throughout your stay. We also appreciate the note about the dining table. That’s helpful feedback, especially for larger groups, and something future guests will find useful when planning their stay. We’d love to host you again for another getaway soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

The beds are very comfortable. We had a great stay. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2024
Hi, Brittany! It sounds like you had a wonderful stay! Comfortable beds make all the difference. Thank you for sharing your experience! Hope to see you soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay

Family enjoyed the game room and hot tub. We all had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2024
Hi Ron, We're delighted to hear that your family enjoyed the game room and hot tub! It sounds like you had a fantastic time together. Thank you for choosing our place for your getaway, and we hope to host you all again for another great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cleaner than a hotel! Sparkling!

Amazing property!! The pictures don't even do justice...definitely will be back again!! Highly recommend this property. The beds were incredibly comfortable as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2023
Thank you for sharing such a lovely review, Ryan! We would be thrilled to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay! The house was clean and there was soap, paper towels, Kleenex, and Tide provided for our use. We all enjoyed playing pool and shuffle board and few of us used the hot tub (it was really nice)!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2025
Thank you for your kind review, Ron! We're so happy to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed the amenities like the pool, shuffleboard, and hot tub. We hope to host you again soon for another wonderful stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very warm place with a nice hot hub

The walls is a little thin but beside that, it was a lovely stay! Very warm and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec 2022
Thank you for the review, Lynn! We truly do appreciate your feedback as we are always looking for a way to improve our guest experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Black Bear House

Beautiful home
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2023
Jeff, thank you for the positive review - we would love to host you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice place

Very spacious. Over all cleann well stocked home. However, we found hair in several beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2024
Thank you for your feedback Maxcine. We're glad you found the home spacious and well-stocked, but we apologize for the issue with cleanliness. We addressed this with our housekeeping team to ensure it doesn't happen again. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very lovely

Great condition of furniture and house. The number of beds was perfect for my family which included a few small kids. It was quiet and warm. The kitchen was very well supplied with good knives, lots of plates and glassware. The night before we departed we got about a foot of snow and the driveway was nicely cleared in the early morning, and again right as we were leaving
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2025
Thank you, Laura! We're so glad to hear the property was a perfect fit for your family, especially with the kids. It’s great that you found the kitchen well-stocked and enjoyed the warmth and quiet of the house. We’re happy the driveway was cleared promptly after the snowstorm to make your departure easier. We’d love to welcome you back for another wonderful stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location and awesome game room!

We recently stayed at this property with a group of 4 adults and 3 teens. On the positive side, the home is in a great location with nice amenities (fee based), is beautifully decorated, had comfy beds and plenty of space. The game room and hot tub were the highlights for us. On the less positive side, the kitchen and baths are very dated, as was the deck furniture. Also many windows do not operate properly and lack shades which created privacy issues in the bedrooms and bathrooms as neighbors can see in. The kitchen is very minimally stocked so cooking wasn't as enjoyable as it could have been. Kudos, however, to the management company which was incredibly responsive to the few issues we had during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The house is awesome. The rules posted at every turn was a bit much.

We rent homes regularly in the Truckee/Tahoe area for family weekends. This house was great, but it felt like every wall and even the view window out of the living room has a sign with house rules. I get the feeling they have issues with college kids, but it is a little over the top for a family. The feeling you're left with is being an irresponsible intruder in someone else's house. That is not exactly what you'd expect for paying $2k for 2 nights. Also, I understand getting feedback, but the property management company sends a pre-arrival survey, a first day survey, and several emails and texts for a review, which again is a little over the top. With all of that said, the house is great. The game room was a hit, and we all enjoyed the floor plan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2022
It was great hosting your group, Kelley! Glad you had plenty of room, and we'd love to have you back next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a rating. We hope your stay was a good one and would be glad to welcome you back.
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