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Riverside Retreat Near Downtown Truckee w/ Hot Tub & Views

Family-friendly holiday home in Truckee with a hot tub

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Master Bedroom Patio w/ Hot tub and View of River: Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront
View From Front of Home: Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront
Walkway From Property to Truckee River: Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront
Living Room: Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront
Tahoe Palisades skiing break

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 62063 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Donner Lake
  • Place, Old Greenwood Golf Course
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Upstairs Double

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Half

Upstairs Master Bathroom

Upstairs Shared Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Riverside Retreat Near Downtown Truckee w/ Hot Tub & Views

Located right on the Truckee River, the unique Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront is the perfect holiday retreat for anyone looking to explore historic Truckee! With a distinct yellow exterior, this bright, three bedroom, two and a half bathroom character home is a beautiful property and within walking distance to the train station and downtown Truckee! With so many nearby attractions and year-round activities, you’ll want to book the Holy Cow for your next Tahoe vacation, today!

INSIDE THE HOME

This home has been lovingly decorated to be a chic Truckee getaway with comfortable furnishings and light, airy rooms. The unique, spacious kitchen, large living room, stunning patio views, intimate dining area, inviting conservatory and stylish powder room, the main level of Holy Cow provides guests with an impressive welcome.

On the upper level of this beautiful home, guests will find a primary suite with private hot tub patio, a secondary queen bedroom and full bedroom with access to a lovely four piece bathroom.
Maximum Occupancy: 6
Dedicated Parking Spots: 3
Town of Truckee: 010084

LOCATION + AMENITIES
The unique Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront is located near downtown Truckee just a walk away from shopping, dining, sightseeing and everything else downtown Truckee has to offer! If you want to explore the area by car, highways 267 and 80 are easily and quickly accessible so you're only ten minutes away from Northstar and fifteen minutes away from Squaw Valley!

*Please Note*:
- We are in a rural part of America, where Google Maps is not always reliable. VRBO uses Google to generate the 'Explore the Area'. Do not rely on this map as it's not accurate.
- Outdoor furniture and grills may not be available November-May.
- In the winter, snow tires and 4WD/AWD are required. If your car is not equipped with both, please be sure to have chains
- We kindly ask all guests to respect quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM, as required by Town of Truckee regulations.

Full Terms + Conditions supplied upon booking and completion of signatures on the Booking Confirmation/Rental Agreement contract required for booking to be confirmed, must be signed and returned within 24 hours of creating the reservation.

*Agreement must be entered into by an Occupant of 25 years or old*

WHY STAY WITH TAHOE SIGNATURE PROPERTIES?

As a locally owned and operated company, we love where we live and want to make sure that every one of our guests has the best experience Tahoe has to offer!

We look forward to making your next Tahoe vacation, your best Tahoe vacation! Book today!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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

You need to know

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
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.

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Truckee

Located in Downtown Truckee, a neighbourhood in Truckee, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Village Ice Skating Rink and Olympic Valley Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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What's nearby

  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Donner Lake - 4 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 13 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 6 min walk
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Craft & Logic Taproom - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wagon Train Coffee Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bar of America - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cornerstone Bakery - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Retreat Near Downtown Truckee w/ Hot Tub & Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Retreat Near Downtown Truckee w/ Hot Tub & Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Retreat Near Downtown Truckee w/ Hot Tub & Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Retreat Near Downtown Truckee w/ Hot Tub & Views located?

This family-friendly Truckee holiday home is located in a rural location, just steps away from Tahoe National Forest and Truckee River. Commercial Row and Rocking Stone Tower are also within 15 minutes. Truckee Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

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

Great Weekend

We came for a wedding of a family member and really enjoyed being in such a great location. The Holy Cow was an awesome property with great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Book Club Getaway

The house was perfect, the location was perfect, and the owner was a sweetheart. One of our favorite trips. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

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

Perfect Truckee Home

Fantastic location and beautiful home on the truckee river. This house has everything you need and more. Highly recommend to anyone headed to the Truckee area. Hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha S.

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

Perfect Location

This house was in the perfect location with a beautiful view. We were able to walk over to historic down town truckee and enjoy all the restaurants and Shopping. I cant wait to stay in winter. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Such a vibe

Loved the house, the walking distance to town and short drive to the mountains and lake. Excellent!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Cool House and Great Location

We enjoyed our stay at Holy Cow during our annual family ski trip. The house is perfectly located downtown along the river with a few minute walk to some great restaurants and bars. Communication with the property manager was easy and the team was very responsive and polite. We would love to stay again and highly recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

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

Best Little Getaway!

Staying at the Holy Cow house was an absolute delight! Nestled right on the Truckee River and just a short stroll to downtown, the location couldn't have been more perfect. The host left a very sweet message and a brief history of the Holy Cow house, which made us feel incredibly connected to this charming home. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean. Did not use hot tube. Lactation to downtown is great. Loved the deck views and that we had access to the Truckee river in the yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location well supplied and clean. Bedding good
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

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

Truckee River

Great to walk into town
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, easy to book, great communication from all. We loved how convenient it was to downtown Truckee & so appreciated the welcome gift and the kindness of the owners! We hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely deck on the Truckee River.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris G.

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

Rockin the Truckee

Marvelous stay with stairs down tinny sandy beach spot right on the river
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

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

A fantastic place to stay

We wanted to explore the Tahoe area but also give our teenagers freedom to walk around, and that's why we chose Truckee. This home is beautifully situated to be extremely walkable to town. It sits on the river, has a beautiful view of town, and easy access to the Legacy River Trail up the hill. We were able to do day trips to varied places around the Lake Tahoe region, in addition to spring skiing twice. The property managers were extremely easy to communicate with and the house gave us all plenty of space and privacy. Would stay here again without a doubt.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

Can’t beat it

Everything about this place was amazing. Hosts were very attentive and accommodating. It was just as advertised - steps from the charming Truckee town center, 10 minute drive to Northstar ski resort, right on the beautiful river. Lots of trains go by during the day on the tracks across the river, which was great entertainment for our young boys. The house is very nice and clean. The hosts even surprised us with sparkling wine, sweets from a local shop, and a hand-written note. Above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy E.

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

Fun Downtown Truckee

Really cool location a couple blocks from the main drag of downtown Truckee. Right on the river. Really enjoyed our stay here. Great communication with management, clean, super comfortable stay. Could use a bit of an update on the A/V system but other than that it was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice U.

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

Wonderful location and home

Perfect for our stay. We had 3 couples and were with a much larger group. Fantastic location walking distance to the sweet downtown Truckee. Home was very clean and well appointed. Loved and hope to come back,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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

Great location. Great amenities.

Spent a week here with our family over Thanksgiving. It was perfectly stocked with everything we needed to settle in. And perfectly located to stroll to the many great restaurants in downtown Truckee. Loved the view of the river (and train). Loved the hot tub. Loved the fireplace.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

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

Really fabulous property in Truckee

This house was great for hosting a long weekend with family. The location right on the river, with very easy access to the river was fantastic. The home was very clean, modern and had all the amenities that one could ask for to feel like home. Very comfortable and super clean. We would definitely love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Holy Cow

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

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

Wonderful spot

Great location and communication from the team. They let us stay an extra hour at the end which made a big difference. The cows were a hit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin H.

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

Friends getaway

Great location. Close to town, right on the river. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Gorgeous!

We loved the proximity to downtown and hot tub at the house. The place was gorgeous, clean and had everything we needed. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER J.

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

Wonderful spot in Truckee!

The property is clean, well maintained, and is very short walk to downtown Truckee. The hosts were responsive and helpful. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed sitting n the patio and relaxing with the beautiful view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Excellent

What a beautiful place! Thanks so much.

About the host

Hosted by Tahoe Signature Properties

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Tahoe Signature Properties is North Lake Tahoe's Vacation Rentals company offering professionally managed properties by a local team that lives within 15-30 min away from your rental, we are a family-owned and operated company and our goal is for you to be treated like family.

Visit us online @TahoeSignatureProperties to view our 3D tours or call 530-562-4242!

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