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The Golden Retreater - Mountain Vacation Cabin

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Tennis Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Coyote Moon Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bonus room

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The Golden Retreater - Mountain Vacation Cabin

Charming cabin nestled in the woods, ideal for winter and summer vacation with your friends and family. Open floor plan with vaulted windows and a sunny interior. The loft and bonus room are perfect for the kids to play! The cabin is fully equipped and has a front and rear deck with a hot tub that opens into the forest. Miles of stunning hiking/biking trails just outside the house and access to the homeowner rec center and Donner Lake private beach http://www.tahoedonner.com/. Only a 10 min drive from major Tahoe ski resorts and 20 min from beautiful Lake Tahoe.
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About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this cabin is in the mountains. 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. Olympic Valley Park and Village Ice Skating Rink are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Tahoe Donner Tennis Center - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Donner Lake - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 23 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 30 min drive - 28.1 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 8 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪New Moon Natural Foods - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Golden Rotisserie - ‬5 min drive

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. 66 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin, was very comfortable for 6 people, and the hot tub was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Port P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, hosts and place for a few days in Tahoe Donner. Pet friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2025
thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darcie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third time at this incredible home and we hope to be back again soon! Excellent location, amenities and communication with the hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, clean and well stocked, in a great location. Exactly as described and the owner was very quick to answer any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart L.

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

Amazing Place

This is such a wonderful mountain home and we'd love to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin M.

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

4th of July

The house was great we were able to check in early it was clean great decor. It had a great big deck out front with a good working barbecue. The area was quiet and yet close to so many things.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlo B.

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

Well furnished comfortable!

We enjoyed our stay. Cabin has everything you could ask for!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

Amazing peaceful retreat

I was lucky enough to be able to run the Western States run end of June. I found this home and looked perfect for myself and a few family members and a friend to stay around the event. It could not have been more perfect as a restful retreat where we could have peace and be invigorated by the amazing surroundings. Owners were incredibly responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John Z.

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

Great Visit

Cozy cabin in Truckee. The place was clean and comfortable. The hot tub was nice to relax in while it snowed. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen had everything we would need. We would return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2025
Thank you! Happy to host you again. Tzvia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

wonderful!

second time we have stayed here and love the area and the cabin. the owners are always very nice and professional also!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you! Looking forward to hosting you again. Best, Tzvia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

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

Great Tahoe Cabin

We had a wonderful stay at this cabin. It was a good size for two couples and a teenager. The 3 bedrooms were comfortable and the cabin was well stocked for all we needed. The bonus was the outdoor hot tub after a day of skiing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinne W.

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

Great

Our stay was everything we wanted it to be. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darcie G.

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

Amazing week!

This was our second time at this home and we plan to be back! The location close to trails and Donner Lake and the rec center is perfect! Plenty of room in the garage for bikes and paddle boards . We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darcie G.

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

Wonderful week!

The location is perfect! Quiet and clean property. Gracious and responsive hosts! Will be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Hi Darcie, Thanks for the review. Looking forward to hosting you again next year. Best, Tzvia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Fantastic Stay

We really enjoyed our time at the Golden Retreater! My family stays in Tahoe for a week every summer at this was one of our best experiences. Tzvia was incredibly accommodating and responsive. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you Richard! Hope to host you again, Tzvia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty D.

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

Serendipitous

Beautiful home , everything we needed for our family trip . Enjoyed a wonderful snow day right at the cabin and had a great time checking out the town and local ski resorts . Truly the best rental we’ve tried.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Took care of us during snow storm

We got hit with a massive storm while we staying. The host was very responsive and took care of us. The cabin was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meike H.

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

Cozy stay over New Years

We had a great time at the Golden Retreater. The house is as described, very spacious and very cozy during winter times. It is extremely well equipped for cooking and prepping meals. The location is great. Easy drive to downtown Truckee and 15-20 minutes to Northstar ski resort. We loved the outdoor hot tub after skiing and being surrounded by trees and snow. Tzvia and Oren are to reach and to communicate with. We would definitely rent this place again for a family of four.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2025
Thank you Meike for the great review. Happy to host you anytime. Best.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim H.

As Advertised

Home was comfortable nice rear ground level deck with nice spacing between homes
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sacha L.

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

Functional and in a wonderful neighborhood

We had a fantastic time at the Retreater and appreciated all the thoughtful details that made the house feel like a home. The neighborhood is amazing, and I enjoyed exploring one of the backwood trails with my dog, which was a delightful experience for both of us. It's also only a 5-minute drive to the cool Coffeebar and BottleShop stores on Donner Pass Rd. We also appreciated the efficient AC, which kept us cool and comfortable throughout the hot Fourth of July weekend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2024
Thank you! Glad you had a good time!
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian H.

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

Great Truckee vacation

AC unit did not work. Owner was ver responsive and apologetic. Got a tech out the next day but could not fix. Owner was absolutely fantastic. I would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

susan d.

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

Needs some work

The hot tub is very old and the jets don't work, control panel was disintigrated. This was not a new problem according to the maintenance person. A door knob on the laundry room was almost falling off and I found a screw driver to tighten it. The house was very scented with candles and soaps, which makes me wonder what they are covering. Garage openers didn't work and it snowed so the plow had packed snow behind my vehicle and I had to remove skis at night, rather than just pull in. The house could be very nice with a little more TLC!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kayleena E.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not as advertised

Two days prior to our trip, I was notified that due to the unprecedented weather this year, snow was covering the jacuzzi and they could not find someone to clear the jacuzzi and something to the extent that it was expensive to do so. We were offered a full refund to cancel, but by that point we were committed to ski lessons and there were few other options. So I asked if we could clear it ourselves and was told yes. Stay tuned… When we arrived to the house, the entire staircase to the front door was piled high with snow. We had to literally climb in full snow gear to get to the door, it was a very frustrating welcome to the weekend. That night, the power went out. Not the owner’s fault, but like other places we have stayed at, there should have been clear instructions as to where we could find flashlights and candles as part of the check in info. Especially with the unprecedented weather this season. Now back to the jacuzzi. My husband spent an hour digging a path and clearing the snow from the top, only to find that it had been turned off and was ice cold! Even turning it on the minute we arrived would not have been adequate to heat and use. Again, this is something that should have been tended to if you advertise a jacuzzi as part of the rental. Especially after I asked if we could clear and use. You can get better rentals for less expensive in the neighborhood. This place needs a local property manager. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne W.

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

Perfect

The cabin was great. The location was peaceful and quiet even though we were there for the 4th of July weekend. The microwave wasn't working when we first arrived. I messaged the owner and a new one was sent over. Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich G.

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

Wonderful stay!

The owners were friendly and informative, and the house was very clean and well-stocked. Access to the Tahoe Donner club amenities (for a fee) was an added bonus. Easy check-in/check-out and everything in working order. Overall wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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