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Perfect Family Getaway - Tahoe Donner Cabin - dogs ok!

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101591 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly
Kitchen

Explore the area

Truckee, CA

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
‪5 min drive‬
Coyote Moon Golf Course
‪5 min drive‬
Donner Lake
‪8 min drive‬
Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Loft

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 (upstairs)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 (downstairs)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Perfect Family Getaway - Tahoe Donner Cabin - dogs ok!

Your home away from home awaits you in the Tahoe Donner community in Truckee. Our cozy cabin offers three bedrooms and a loft with queen foldout. The upstairs main bedroom has a king bed with attached full bathroom (shower). There are two bedrooms downstairs, one with queen bed and the other with one twin and a twin/over double bunk bed, and a 2nd full bathroom (shower over tub) down the hall. Washer/dryer and linens included. The house features a well-equipped kitchen, secluded back deck with gas BBQ, and an attached garage with a 240v EV charging plug (bring your charging cord). The living room has a wood burning stove and flat-screen TV with Chrome cast and cable. Upstairs there is a small flat screen TV in the bedroom and a monitor screen in the loft. That one is not attached to cable, but can be connected to a laptop or game console. HDMI cable attached. A flat driveway and strong WiFi internet complete the easy living atmosphere. The rental includes guest access (up to 6 people) to the community centers, pool, hot tub, clubhouse and fitness areas for a $24 daily fee. Golf or hike in summer or try boating on the lakes. Enjoy downhill and cross country ski areas in winter. 5 mins from Donner Lake, 20 mins from Alpine and Palisades ski areas, 40 mins from Lake Tahoe activities. Pets allowed, but due to allergies please no cats.

Property manager

John and Lisa Scarsella

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Bring sleeping bags

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

No cats please

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 deadlock

Property Registration Number 014972

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Truckee, CA

What's nearby

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Coyote Moon Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
Donner Lake - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
Old Greenwood Golf Course - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
Northstar California Resort - 24 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

Truckee Station - 10 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬7 min drive
‪Panda Express - ‬8 min drive
‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Family Getaway - Tahoe Donner Cabin - dogs ok! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Family Getaway - Tahoe Donner Cabin - dogs ok!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Family Getaway - Tahoe Donner Cabin - dogs ok!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Family Getaway - Tahoe Donner Cabin - dogs ok! located?

Situated in Truckee, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Tahoe National Forest, Tahoe Donner Golf Course and Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area and Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

16 Jun, 2025

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

Very comfortable and clean. Host was very responsive and we really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silas W.

7 Apr, 2025

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

Perfect vacation house for family

We had a wonderful stay at the house! It's located in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood and was equipped with everything we needed. The 240V outlet was a huge plus—it made charging our EV quick and easy. John and Lisa were fantastic hosts—friendly, responsive, and attentive to our needs. We’d definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William R.

8 Apr, 2025

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

March Ski Lease

Wonderful cabin where our friend group stayed throughout the month of March while skiing in the Lake Tahoe area. Cozy, well-provisioned property; we particularly enjoyed the wood stove!

Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

14 Feb, 2025

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

Beautiful, clean, and comfortable vacation home in great location.

Everything was perfect for our weekend stay. The owners provided all the support we needed to ensure that we had a comfortable and pleasant visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

8 Feb, 2025

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

Stay at Truckee

We had a wonderful time and wish we could have stayed longer. The place was great and the location was also. The owners were very responsive. I would highly recommend this cabin!!

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred L.

16 Dec, 2024

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

Great stay

Excellent stay, accurate and clean. Easy check in and good location, would recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna d.

2 Sept, 2024

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

Great stay!

This was the perfect place for 3 couples. Nice cottage in the woods. Great communication with the owner.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Manoj T.

7 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great location and a cosy cabin

The cabin was located at a prefect location very close to the Donner lake and other hiking destinations. I would highly recommend this place for your next getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P.

3 Dec, 2023

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

Great!!

Great place to stay ..

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D.

9 Jun, 2023

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

Great place and owners

The stay was easy, place was clean, owners were friendly and helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

22 Mar, 2024

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

Great trip

We had a great stay in your cabin. Homeowners were very responsive to our questions. Would definitely stay here again. Great location.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica E.

23 Dec, 2023

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

Great Tahoe cabin

We had a great stay for a family ski trip. Close to lots of resorts, groceries and historic Truckee. Communication with the owners, check in, and check out were all smooth and easy.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

8 Jul, 2024

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

Thank you

Thank you so much the property was amazing, it was a blast

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunt A.

8 Jul, 2023

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

Thanks for a great stay!

We stayed July 4th week and really enjoyed it. Great house in nice neighborhood in Tahoe Donner.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy B., Dartmouth mass

15 Mar, 2023

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

Cozy comfortable house

Great place to rent!

Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita F.

22 Jul, 2024

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

Cute house

We had a wonderful stay despite not having hot water the first night. The owner addressed this issue promptly and the problem was resolved the very next day. The house is cozy and located in a great family friendly area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

11 Jan, 2024

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

December Ski Trip

We rented this cabin durring holiday week off so that we could ski the local resorts. Great locaation close to everything and a well stocked kitchen and laundry facility.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elliot B.

23 Feb, 2024

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

Great house and owners

The house met all our expectations, and the owners exceeded our expectations with prompt, friendly, and helpful responses to all our questions and needs.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Adam L.

2 Jun, 2022

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

Great Location, Fun Place To Stay

We greatly enjoyed our short trip to Tahoe Donner. This cabin had plenty of space for my family (two kids, two adults, and a small dog) on a nice quiet street. Great neighborhood and location, easy logistics to get in and check out. We'd love to stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

olga k.

8 May, 2024

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

Best kept secret in Tahoe Donner

We spent 5 days at Lisa and John's cabin in Tahoe Donner. The cabin is cozy, centrally located, and well-stocked. Both Lisa and John are super nice hosts and so easy to work with. There's a lot to do, whether you want to relax or be active, and everything is close by. I'm not sure if I should share all these positives about the cabin or keep it all to ourselves! 😄 We'll definitely be back!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle Carevel H.

5 Apr, 2024

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

Short Family Getaway

The house was clean and very “homey”. My family had a great time. The kids played in the snow and even built a snowman. The owers were very responsive and even called the plumber right away to fix the kitchen faucet. Overall, we had a great experience. Definitely recommend this place!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Jun, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location for a dog-friendly getaway

The cabin was very comfortable and had everything we needed for a terrific vacation with our dog. We especially loved all the hiking trails in Tahoe Donner! We hope to visit again in winter and do some snowshoeing. Thank you for making your home dog friendly!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chase K.

5 Sept, 2023

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

Labor Day Weekend Stay

Stayed at John and Lisa's cabin with some close friends and absolutely loved it. Unfortunately, the weather was not great but we were still able to do some hiking and go out to the lake. The cabin had enough space for our group and were very comfortable. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra T.

22 Jul, 2021

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

Great Cabin

We really enjoyed our ~2 week stay at this cabin. It is exactly as described and was exactly what we were looking for. We were doing some remote work (the internet supported video conferencing well) as well as enjoying the amenities. In particular we enjoyed the back deck for meals and relaxing. Would stay here again!

Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

olga k.

6 Nov, 2022

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

Beautiful Stay

John and Liza are amazing hosts - checkin, communication, welcomeness, etc. The cabin is well located, clean, and has it’s mountain cozy feel. The kitchen is well stocked (separate thank you for the waffle maker). Our family will come back for sure!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by John and Lisa Scarsella

Our family has owned this cabin for many years. It's comfortable, convenient and so relaxing! Our family is happy to share the home with you, we know you will love it.
On parle francais.