Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
Hit the slopes
Guests love the location for nearby skiing.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Balcony or patio
Barbecue grill
Refrigerator
Garage parking available
Internet
Washing machine
Explore the area
Truckee, CA
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area
Place, Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area
5 min walk
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
Place, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
10 min walk
Donner Lake
Place, Donner Lake
11 min drive
Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
63 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Futon
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Walking Distance to TD Ski Hill
This Tahoe Donner vacation home is two stories, 1950 square feet, with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Our home is on a very quiet street within walking distance of the Tahoe Donner Ski Hill parking lot/shuttle pick up and has a large, flat yard surrounded by trees that makes for excellent snow play in the winter and yard play or outdoor relaxing in the summer.
Although not upgraded, the home is very clean, well-maintained with newer furnishings, mountain themed art and antiques; yet it is child safe. Those who cook will enjoy the large, well-equipped kitchen and adjoining dining area that seats eight. The covered deck off the dining room is a great place to enjoy the outdoors during the spring, summer and fall or stay dry during the winter. The living room comes equipped with a curved screen TV, DVD player (and videos) and board games. There is a wood burning stove with an ample firewood supply.
The home sleeps up to seven (5-6 adults comfortably). The large master suite has a king-size bed, comfortable recliner, flat screen television/DVD, jacuzzi bath, and private balcony. The second bedroom has a single/double bunkbed (and views of the ski hill!) The third bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed. There is an attached two-car garage with kitchen access and a mudroom at the front entrance. Pets are NOT allowed, No Smoking please.
During the winter you are only a short drive from Tahoe Donner's well-regarded cross county skiing. North Lake Tahoe ski resorts (incl Northstar and Palisades) are all within a 20-minute drive. In the summer enjoy hiking, mountain biking and access to Tahoe Donner member facilities including the TD golf course, Tennis Center, Equestrian Center, Donner Lake private beach and marina, and Trout Creek Recreation Center and pools. See the Tahoe Donner website for more information on Tahoe Donner activities, amenities, and non-accompanied guest access fees.
Tahoe Donner Private Amenity Access - Important Info for Our Guests
Our home is located in Tahoe Donner, and as a short-term tenant, you have access to Tahoe Donner’s public amenities (Downhill Ski Resort, Cross Country Ski Center, Snowplay, Golf Course, Bikeworks, Equestrian Center and all restaurants) during your stay. Access to Tahoe Donner’s private amenities (Beach Club Marina, Trout Creek Recreation Center, Northwoods Pool, and the Tennis + Pickleball Center) requires a valid Short-Term Tenant Card and Daily Access Fees at the time of entry. This property includes [# of cards you provide] cards for use during your stay. • One Short-Term Tenant Card is required per person, ages 3+ (per day). • Short-term tenants with valid Short-Term Tenant Cards are required to pay Daily Access Fees to access private amenities. • Blackout dates apply during select peak/holiday periods for private amenities, at which time Short-Term Tenant Cards are not eligible for private amenity access (not applicable to public amenities). The 2026 blackout dates include: o Jan 17-19 o Feb 14-16 o May 23-25 o July 1-5 o Sept 5-7 o Nov 26-29 o Dec 24-Jan 3, 2027 You may learn more by visiting the STR Visitor Information website page.
Tahoe Donner is about 10 minutes from the mountain town of Truckee, which offers all major conveniences plus great restaurants and shops.
***Please note the damage deposit option to VRBO's insurance is $500 (not the $2000 which is automatically calculated in the quote if insurance is refused). We will manually update the quote if you wish to book with this option.
This home is registered with the Town of Truckee for short-term rental use and guests must adhere to Town of Truckee and Tahoe Donner covenants.
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Property # 10516vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Truckee
Truckee is home to this holiday home. 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 KidZone Museum, or check out an event or a game at Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Donner Lake - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
Sugar Bowl - 26 min drive - 23.9 km
Northstar California Resort - 26 min drive - 26.4 km
Getting around
Truckee Station - 12 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Tahoe Donner - 5 min drive
Coffeebar Bakery - 9 min drive
Starbucks - 11 min drive
Taco's Jalisco - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Walking Distance to TD Ski Hill pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Walking Distance to TD Ski Hill?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Walking Distance to TD Ski Hill?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Walking Distance to TD Ski Hill?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Walking Distance to TD Ski Hill located?
This family-friendly Truckee holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area and Tahoe Donner Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).
About the host
Hosted by Mark and Kathie E.
We reside in the SF Bay Area (Sonoma County). Mark is in the wine business and Kathie works for a large biotech firm. We've owned and enjoyed our Tahoe Donner property for many years and rent it on a limited basis to vacationing families as well.
We made a decision some time ago that we don't expect rental income to cover the costs and therefore don't keep it rented all the time. We'd prefer to keep wear and tear to a minimum and therefore tend to shy away from large groups, last minute discounts, etc. We try to keep the house well maintained and our rates reasonable.
Why they chose this property
We had stayed in various rentals around Tahoe Donner for many years. We love the area and wanted a home that would provide family time and memories. A place that was enjoyable in winter AND summer.
We wanted a home that was clean, comfortable, and not full of second hand furnishings. Lots of snow (house is at 6700' elevation), but without the wind of the homes on the hills or steep, winding, icy driveways.
Not only has this house has fit the bill for us in the above ways, we love the layout. Nice sized bedrooms, open kitchen to the large dining table, easy garage access, great covered deck off the back to enjoy a cup of coffee or glass of wine. Our home is also located on a quieter street with several full time residents.
An additional bonus is the Tahoe Donner location. Close to Truckee, Lake Tahoe and the big resorts, yet is accessible from the 1st exit coming into Truckee. Although our home at an upper elevation, this still saves us 30 minutes both in and out (and that's without weekend traffic!!) On a Friday night or Sunday afternoon this is a non-trivial benefit..
What makes this property unique
We have several favorite Tahoe Donner amenities. During the winter, the local ski and sled hills are fun and convenient.
In the summer, we enjoy walking and hiking the awesome trials, going to both pools, boating on Donner Lake at Tahoe Donner's private beach and Marina. While not golfers, this is one reason many owners buy and live here. Having a local bar and grill and a pizzeria is terrific as well.
We often go into Truckee for shopping and restaurants (favorite Mexican restaurant in N Cal is El Toro Bravo), visit Lake Tahoe, or ski Northstar, Palisades or Sugar Bowl.