stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen

Explore the area

Truckee, CA

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
‪5 min drive‬
Coyote Moon Golf Course
‪8 min drive‬
Donner Lake
‪13 min drive‬
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

second bedroom

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

main bedroom

Toilet

second bedroom bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

this is a very large home with a completely separate rental unit within the home. It is quiet, and has a huge covered patio off the back with a lovely view of the pine tree mountains. It is steps away from world class hiking, cycling and skiing, an incredible get away for all seasons
this unit has a laundry room, two en suite bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen with dining room and fireplace. there is a shower and plenty of parking on site

Property manager

Helene spivak

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Quiet time strictly enforced from 10pm-8am

Pets

No pets allowed

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

Note from host: Quiet time strictly enforced from 10pm-8am

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. 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 - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
Donner Lake - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
Northstar California Resort - 29 min drive - 26.3 km
Sugar Bowl Resort - 36 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

Truckee Station - 13 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬10 min drive
‪Panda Express - ‬11 min drive
‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Tahoe National Forest, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area and Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area. Coyote Moon Golf Course and Tahoe Donner Tennis Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin T.

24 Apr, 2025

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

Nice clean cabin

Cabin was very clean. Host Helen was very nice and responsive. Will definitely book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

4 Jan, 2025

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

Love this place in Truckee!!

We love this place and the hosts. We come here quite often. It is clean, kitchen is well put together, great fireplace, bathrooms in each room and the hosts respond so quickly. They care and want your stay to be the best. Thank you for your awesome hospitality!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine Beltran A.

16 Jan, 2024

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

Cute and cozy, great sledding.

For our winter stay, it was perfect for our family of 4. The forest/hill in the back were perfect for sledding. The only minor opportunity for improvement was the closets had blankets and toys scattered on the floor. Not sure if they were clean or not.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H., San Ramon

15 Apr, 2023

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

Best Hosts and Lovely Home!

The owners are amazing and respond quickly. They stride to make your stay perfect and comfortable. We love going here and it’s so close to DT Truckee, Donner Lake, Palisades and Tahoe City! We love it here. Thank you Helene for everything!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jamey C.

30 Jan, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snow Heaven

We have stayed at the property a few times before this recent stay and felt the place was a bit more run down then prior stays. The location is ideal and Helene is very easy to communicate with. Reason for 4 stars was that the place wasn’t as clean as I had hoped (toilets dirty, counters dirty). Additionally, the upstairs unit was very loud which included dogs barking and up late, dropping items (waking us up from sleep a few times a night). Overall good place, just a few quirks this stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H., San Ramon

18 Jul, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I love the Hosts! Thank you!

Helene and her husband are amazing hosts and we love to stay at their home in Truckee. Thank you for being so wonderful to us!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

23 Jan, 2022

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

Everything We Wanted

*ample room *good kitchen *convenient, but separate enough from the crowds

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

James Y.

18 Jan, 2022

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

Fantastic stay!

This is a fantastic rental (entire second floor with separate entrance) in a very large, solid, well-constructed home! It is so spacious, well-appointed and comfortable. Helene was a pleasure to communicate with, answering all our questions accurately and quickly. The backyard was so ideal for sledding! Each spacious bedroom had its own en-suite half bathroom. There is a separate full bathroom (shower only), and separate laundry room, and the kitchen was well-stocked. There were some games and DVDs for kids too. Perfect for a family! Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Sumanth G.

11 Jan, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Excellent location and Secured Property

Good location to spend time with kids, nice uphill and lots of snow. Very scenic drives and close to Ski Resorts. Good for Winter or Summer. We loved the place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

10 Jan, 2022

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

Tahoe Trip

We had a really good time

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

5 Jan, 2022

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

Great place!

Lovely place, well laid out for family, hosts very responsive and helpful. We would love to come back sometime!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

isabelle F.

28 Nov, 2021

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

Wonderful Thanksgiving weekend

We spent a very nice weekend in Helene’s house. Helene was very responsive. The house has everything you need for a good time in Tahoe with family or friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

CECILIA W.

19 Sept, 2021

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

A Perfect Escape

This home is so peaceful and the scenery is so beautiful. The communication with the owner was amazing all my questions were answered quickly. This was my first ever vacation and my experience was perfect I loved how this home had a fully furnished kitchen and a very large living room to host everyone. The beds are so comfortable and the luxury of a bathroom in all the rooms was a bonus! I give this place a 10/10 and would highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phil S.

29 Aug, 2021

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

Great 2 bedroom

What a great place simple and easy location was great and Helene made things very nice for us I would recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Orla H., San Francisco, CA

15 Aug, 2021

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

Great 2 bedroom apartment

This is a great two bedroom apartment under owners house. It is very spacious and fit our family of four very well. Great kitchen and deck was great for dinner. Walking trail just at the back of the property. No AC but nights cool off keeping it cool for sleeping. Would definitely stay again

Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aimee Z.

19 Jul, 2021

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

Amazing!

Absolutely wonderful property!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernice F., San Jose, USA

18 Jul, 2021

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

Perfect getaway in the woods

My family and parents spent 4 days here and really enjoyed the privacy, the large deck, and crisp mountain air. It was one of the hottest weekends of the summer, but the house has plenty of fans and windows so we were comfortable despite not having AC. We really enjoyed exploring the area, but the best part of our stay was having a comfortable and spacious home base to relax and have our meals. Helene was very attentive and helpful too! Would definitely recommend for a family getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Yanhe C.

9 Jul, 2021

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

Large house and clean

Very nice house, better than picture, and it is huge and clean. Kitchen equipped everything for us to cook. We could use newer pillow for one of the bedroom. Overall, we enjoyed the house very much, and will definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

4 Jul, 2021

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

Great place to stay!

We loved staying here. Helene was quick to respond to messages. The only negative I would mention is that due to the altitude, my grandson kept getting bloody noses. Well equipped, lovely home. I especially appreciated that each bedroom had an attached half bath, in addition to the full bath. Definitely recommend this as a great place to stay!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bridget W.

10 Jun, 2021

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

Beautiful Retreat

Helene's home is a special place, located in a beautiful neighborhood surrounded in pines. The place is very private and the back deck is the perfect place to relax and have meals. Helene was very quick to respond to our questions. Overall an incredible stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claudia J.

19 Apr, 2021

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

Family getaway

Had an amazing time at this rental. Host was very helpful, location was close to grocery store and restaurants. My family and myself had an overall amazing experience, will be going back in the winter.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

11 Apr, 2021

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

Nice snowy family getaway

This property was a perfect family pod getaway for the final days of snow. Played in the snow, built a snowman, and did some sledding right out of the backyard. Helene was responsive and accommodating. The unit was cozy with a high end solid cabin feel. Close to downtown Truckee if we needed anything. We would definitely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H., San Ramon

10 Apr, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place is a secret Gem with 5 Star Owners!

My boys and I stay here when we come up to Truckee in the summer and winter. The owners are amazing and respond so quickly. It is the best communication I've ever had renting a place. The cabin is perfect for a small family and is so quiet. I love the fireplace and the kitchen is stocked well for every day cooking. We do have to clean when we arrive, especially with COVID, but I do expect that in cabins I am renting. I would recommend this place to everyone. Thank you to the owners for all they do to make our stay relaxing and wonderful!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamal M.

19 Jan, 2021

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

Truckee turnkey rental.

Exceptionally clean , updated bathrooms and kitchen. Nice covered patio ideal for outdoor grilling. Quiet neighborhood, with wonderful uninterrupted forest view .

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Mandy H., San Ramon

7 Dec, 2020

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

Great place in a Great Location near Truckee

Helena was amazing. She was kind, accommodating, and very responsive. Made it really easy to check in. The place was clean, but I still wiped everything down. The kitchen had most of the stuff needed to cook. I wish they had olive oil and other small spices. Thank you for having coffee filters. I also wish their bathroom towels were bigger and a little softer. I can't wait to stay here again! Thank you so much for your generous hospitality.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020