Overlooks Donner Lake

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A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a Christmas tree, and a television.
A cabin with a wooden exterior, a balcony, and a chimney.
A wooden deck overlooking a lake with trees and mountains in the background.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a refrigerator, and bar stools.
A room with large windows overlooking a snowy landscape with trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Donner Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Tahoe National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Memorial State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Sleeping loft

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Truckee

Truckee is home to this cabin. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Tahoe National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Donner Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Armstrong - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 26 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 7 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Overlooks Donner Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Overlooks Donner Lake ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Overlooks Donner Lake ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Overlooks Donner Lake ?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Overlooks Donner Lake located?

Situated in Truckee, this cabin is steps away from Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. West End Beach and Emigrant Trail Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 200 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with lovely views of the lake. The cabin was well equipped and perfect for our family mini vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay as usual. Well equipped house. Clean. Nice hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, super cozy cabin! Had the perfect winter log cabin on the lake vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Only one bedroom on the main level, stairs up and down are really steep. Not really any parking for a full sized truck. No A/C. However, the house has a beautiful view from the main level deck, and is clean, TV in living room, books, games, cooking utensils, spices, dishes, etc. fully stocked. We enjoyed the stay very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was spacious, clean and well stocked with everything you'd expect to find. I already miss the beautiful views of Donner Lake and the fresh mountain air. The location is a close to Lake Tahoe and even closer to downtown Truckee but far enough away from the summer crown to enjoy some serenity. Norma and Bill were very accommodating to a special need that I had for which I am very grateful. It's on my short list of places I'd be very happy to return to.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great trip to the Markley cabin. Everything was clean, well appointed and comfortable. I struggle with the TV remotes, but that's a 73 year old man trying to navigate a system with multiple remotes. Probably not going to happen in 4-5 days, By the time I start to get it figured out it's time to go home. We did miss the deck lights coming on at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
Oh my..we took off the 4th of July deck ligjts and didn't think to put up the plain white ones. We will have to do better, since we know the deck lights are appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great and everything was very clean which we really appreciated!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was well located, across from lake and close to many ski resorts
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the view of Donner Lake and the wonderful veranda. There were lots of very nice dishes and plenty of cook ware. We loved our stay. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbelievable location, super cozy house!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, gorgeous view, well-stocked, cozy. Very responsive and gracious host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin decor is very detailed and the view of Donner Lake is spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2025
Glad you enjoyed Donner Lake and our family cabin.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay in this wonderful home right across from Donner Lake. Clean and comfortable. Perfect location for skiing Sugar Bowl, with quick and easy access to Truckee. Nancy and Bill were communicative and helpful. We'd love to stay here again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay and our family cabin. Donner is such a beautiful area. We hope you do return .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Everything was great, great location, clean and well-equipped house, good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

Very good place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I rented the cabin to celebrate my 60th birthday with a group of girlfriends and had a wonderful time. Cute little cabin, great views, easy access, and lots to do in the vicinity.As a light sleeper, it was just a little tough sleeping downstairs because the floors are super creaky.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal family vacation

This has been a favorite cabin of our family to stay in for 11 years total. An absolute home of a cabin, gorgeous view of the lake and lots of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and beautiful

Gorgeous views of dinner lake. Comfortable place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2024
We are glad that our family cabin was enjoyable for your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great place to visit

The place was exactly as described and very comfortable. The view was excellent with easy access to swimming and a few local parks. I would highly recommend this as a place to stay in Truckee.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommended!

This was our 2nd time staying here. Location and property are great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2021
It is a great compliment when our guests return after their first visit to our family cabin. Thank You!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming lake cabin

Beautiful space, lovey decor, super responsive owners, all the little details like linens, firewood, dishes, etc. more than taken care of. Would gladly stay here again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our favorite place

A well loved family cabin. Has all the needed amenities and the hosts are so kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've been staying at this home for a number of years every summer. The cabin is great with a terrific view of the lake. Always clean and well maintained, and the owners are a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We will definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome! Beautiful place. Second time visiting this wonderful place and cozy property. Spending time on a pier across from the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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