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The Blue Moose | Pet-Friendly, Hot Tub

Family-friendly holiday home in Truckee with a hot tub

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Our hot tub is on a covered deck with beautiful views of the forest.
The grand dining room is excellent for friends and family to gather and enjoy home cooked meals.
Our spacious kitchen features a gas range, dishwasher, and is fully equipped for all your culinary needs.
New foosball table in the den!
New comfortable couches and chairs in the den!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 123485 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Master Bath

Guest Bath

Half Bath

Upstairs Master Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The Blue Moose | Pet-Friendly, Hot Tub

WELCOME TO THE BLUE MOOSE - Your Tahoe Donner Mountain Getaway

The Blue Moose is a stunning mountain-style vacation home in the sought-after Tahoe Donner resort community of North Lake Tahoe. Backing directly onto National Forest land, this cabin offers a true tree-top living experience with hiking and biking trails along Alder Creek, just steps from the backyard.

Inside, you’ll find a warm mountain-style design with vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, fir floors, and cedar accents. The main level features a well-equipped kitchen, spacious dining room, cozy pub-style dining nook, and a living room centered around a beautiful pass-through fireplace. The home includes four bedrooms (two of which are ensuite master suites), plus a downstairs bonus/media room, perfect for kids or movie nights. With multiple gathering spaces and private sleeping areas, the layout works beautifully for both large families and smaller groups.

In the winter, you’ll love the easy back route from Tahoe Donner to Northstar, while summer brings convenient access to Tahoe Donner’s private amenities, including the recreation center, golf course, equestrian center, beach club at Donner Lake, and endless hiking and biking trails.

Whether you’re visiting for skiing, mountain biking, or simply relaxing by the fire, The Blue Moose is the perfect Truckee/Tahoe retreat.

HIGHLIGHT OF FEATURES:
* 4BR/3.5BA (3,500sf)
* Whole House Generac - no power outages!
* 7-Person Hot Springs Spa on covered deck (no shoveling)
* Media Room/Private Office - 65” flat panel TV, gas fireplace, foosball table, sofa, club chairs, desk
* Ping pong table, 2 TVs, fridge, and gear storage in garage. Great for football in the fall!
* 5 dining areas – 10-seat formal, 6-seat pub, 4-seat covered deck, 6-seat outdoor dining table, 4-seat gas fire pit table (latter two not available in winter)
* Flat Panel TVs in all bedrooms, living room, Media Room, and garage (YouTube TV)
* High-speed internet (Optimum)
* Pak-n-Play / Booster seat / gate for stairs
* Extra covid-19 response and precautions taken

CHEF’S DELIGHT:
* Viking Range and KitchenAid Appliances
* Weber BBQ (hard piped) located off the dining rooms on covered deck
* High-end tri-ply pro stainless-steel cookware
* Matching dinnerware/flatware/drinkware/wine glasses/cutlery
* Insta-Pot, electric tea kettle, toaster, blender, etc.
* Cuisinart stainless steel coffee maker, coffee beans, coffee grinder, filters

LOCATION:
Our Tahoe Donner home is conveniently located on a quiet street only 1.4 miles from Tahoe Donner’s Trout Creek Recreation Center (restaurant, golf clubhouse, recreation facility, pools, spas, etc.) Below are distances to some of our many resorts and amenities:
• Tahoe Donner Trout Creek Rec Center - 1.4 miles
• Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort – 2.8 miles
• Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area – 2.6 miles
• Tahoe Donner Snow play – 1.5 miles
• Northstar Ski Resort – 12 miles (our location near Alder Creek Road is super convenient to Northstar)
• Palisades Tahoe/Squaw Valley Ski Resort – 15 miles
• Sugar Bowl Ski Resort – 11 miles
• Lake Tahoe (Tahoe City) – 17 miles
• Reno Airport – 39 miles
• Truckee – 6 miles

BEDROOM/BATHROOM CONFIGURATION:
• Upstairs En Suite Master: King Bed, 65" flat panel TV, walk-in shower
• Downstairs En Suite Master: King bed, jacuzzi tub, walk-in shower, dual sink vanity, direct access to hot tub deck, 43" flat Panel TV
• Downstairs King: King Bed, direct access to hot tub deck, 50" flat Panel TV
• Downstairs Bunk Room (sleeps 6): Two twin over full bunk beds, 50" flat Panel TV
• Downstairs shared bath: Conveniently located between the Queen and Bunk Bedrooms, shower/Bath combo

TAHOE DONNER AMENITIES INCLUDE:
Our home is located in the private, members-only Tahoe Donner resort community. With six provided guest passes, you’ll have access to a wide range of amenities (daily use fee applies, charged by Tahoe Donner).
* Private Beach Club Marina at Donner Lake with sandy beach, boat launch, watercraft rentals, and snack bar
* Miles of scenic hiking and biking trails
* 18-hole championship golf course and driving range
* Equestrian Center with horse and pony rides
* Bocce ball courts and archery range
* Three heated swimming pools, including a year-round lap pool
* Three large outdoor hot tubs, dry sauna, and wet sauna
* Fitness center with weight room, aerobics space, and locker rooms
* Massage therapy (reservations recommended)
* Play areas and basketball courts
* Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort – great for families and beginners
* Cross-Country Ski Center with groomed trails
* Sledding and snow play area
* On-site restaurants including a gourmet lodge-style option and a family-friendly pizza spot
* Clubhouse and bar with mountain views
* Well-stocked general store for everyday essentials

For more details on current schedules and reservations, visit Tahoe Donner's website.

HOSPITALITY:
Hospitality is reflected in our home, and includes the following amenities:
* Clean, inspected, warm, accessible and staged home awaits
* Early Check-in / Late Checkout may be available
* 24/7 support available
* Direct keyless entry
* Mid-stay cleaning available
* High quality sheets, towels, and bedding provided
* Soaps, lotions, trash bags, detergents, and more provided
* Iron and ironing board
* Washer and dryer
* Bear box for trash management
* Daily snow removal as needed during the winter

IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
* We're allowed up to 10 guests (plus additional children under 13 years old)
* 4 cars MAX - 2 in garage and 2 in driveway. Street parking isn't allowed, per the local ordinance.
* Exterior lights must be turned off at night when not using them.
* Amplified music is prohibited it vacation rentals in Truckee/Tahoe
* Hot tubs are not allowed to be used between 10pm and 8am at vacation rentals in Truckee/Tahoe
* Trash must go in the bear box (or in garage if full) to keep animals away
* Stairs - 20 stairs (including landings) from driveway/garage to main level and 15 stairs from main level to lower level. We suggest guests with limited mobility use upper-level master
* Outdoor wood burning fires are illegal and come with major fines in Truckee, due to high fire danger most of the year. Please respect this. The propane bbq and gas fire pit are allowed. Please enjoy responsibly.

We expect all guests to be respectful, mature, and responsible. There is a zero tolerance policy towards abusive and negligent guests, loud groups, etc. If you want to squeeze 20 people into a house and party hard, this is not it. This is a tasteful, and well appointed home - please treat it as your own. NO LOUD or LATE PARTIES.

Guests agree to comply with Truckee and Tahoe Donner Vacation Home Rental ordinances and our rental agreement (emailed separately). Visit Tahoe Donner's and Truckee’s site and see our listing for current ordinance and home rules, as these are incorporated into this agreement.

We are very eager to share this home with travelers from all over. If you have any questions, want to negotiate a longer stay, or anything else at all - please let us know. THANK YOU!!

STR Permit Number: 0000-00-24-82

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All local short-term rental rules and house rules listed in rental agreement must be followed at all times
We ask that the person booking the home is the primary guest staying in the home and is at least 25 years of age.
Quiet hours are from 9pm - 8am

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number 025748

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this holiday home 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. Travelling with kids? Consider KidZone Museum, or check out an event or a game at Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Donner Lake - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 22 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 14 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Craft & Logic Taproom - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Blue Moose | Pet-Friendly, Hot Tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Blue Moose | Pet-Friendly, Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at The Blue Moose | Pet-Friendly, Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Moose | Pet-Friendly, Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Moose | Pet-Friendly, Hot Tub located?

This family-friendly Truckee holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Tahoe National Forest, Tahoe Donner Golf Course and Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area and Coyote Moon Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

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

Great home!

Beautiful home in a great location. House was super clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby F.

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

Great house and location

We loved the beautiful house and it’s location backing up to the Tahoe national forest. The only drawback was the 90/night pet fee that was not mentioned in the original listing. Despite this, we hope to come stay at this house again in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Beautiful Tahoe Donner Cabin

We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful Tahoe Donner cabin! First off, it’s a beautiful, spacious and well designed space. We appreciated how well organized and stocked the cabin was. Everything we needed was available to us! Everything was labeled down to every light switch, which was super helpful. Also, instructions for everything were very detailed. We will definitely be coming back to stay at your beautiful cabin! Thank you Ken and Rebecca!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Randee J.

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

Great Getaway

This cabin was a pleasure to stay in. The owners did a great job of making your stay an easy one. We were so impressed with the fully stocked kitchen, the amount of towels provided and even lotion in every single room! The cabin was clean and comfortable, a great place for a relaxing getaway! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alecia F., Walnut Creek, ca

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful vacation in the Bluemoose cabin. It has a great open layout, wonderful views of the forest/trees and a relaxing spa. One of the best VRBOs I’ve stayed at.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yuchen L.

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

Accurate photos and descriptions

Place was beautiful, instructions were clear for check in and check out. Overall a pretty good deal for the price. The hosts were very responsive! It was perfect for a longer trip since we were working from home, and there was plenty of table space for everyone to work comfortably. There were only two minor annoyances: 1. We couldn't find the remote for one of the upstairs fans, and we were there during the summer so the place got a little hot. The host did try to help but a missing remote is difficult to troubleshoot over the phone 2. We did have to do a good amount of cleaning at check out which took us about 2 hours to complete (all dishes had to be washed, bed stripped and laundry started, vacuumed, all trash taken out, etc.), so the cleaning & service fee felt high.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lily J.

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

Respite from the Bay Area

The owners Ken & Rebecca are delightful to rent from. Ken always responded promptly and was also very thoughtful with suggestions. The property is beautiful and perfect for our families with teens. The media room was such a bonus! The pictures in this listing accurately showcase this beautiful home but we were also pleasantly surprised at all of the nice kitchen amenities available for our use. It is such a joy to cook with quality pots & pans, knives especially when you are not in your own home. Most cabins, put their hand me down pots and pans without any pantry items to use. They lock everything up and you have to go and buy/bring everything. Unlike this home where it had every utensil you could need, drawers stocked with Ziplocs, tupperware, serving dishes, and plenty of plates, glasses for our family. The kitchen had an Instant Pot, Blender, Cuisanart knives, Viking range just to name a few, and came well stocked with a full spice cabinet and coffee cupboard. This made eating together on their large dining room table very enjoyable. The attention to detail in every room was really nice with matching furniture and comfortable beds with quality bedding. The bathrooms were nicely stocked with quality soap and lotion, shampoo, body soap and other bathroom necessities in case you forgot anything. There is a large hot tub on the deck surrounded by tall trees which made relaxing very easy. The Media room had leather loungers and a wet bar, stocked with a mini fridge and microwave for popcorn or for the warm face towels that were available to use. The location was perfect with several walking trails from this property. This is a large three split level home that is perfect for families with teens, plenty of space to hang out together and enjoy spreading out when you wanted to. If you have anyone that can not do stairs this would be something to be aware of. I could go on and on about all the ways the owners made renting this place so delightful, but you will have to just rent this yourself to experience the relaxation this house gave to our family. We can't wait to return to this property in the near future! Thank you Ken & Rebecca!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A0

This place is wonderful. So beautiful and one can hike right out the back door. We hope to return!
Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josh B., San Francisco, CA

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

Incredible home in an incredible location

Ken and Rebecca’s home is both luxurious and incredibly well-equipped. The beds are large and extremely comfortable. The living space is comfortable, with a great open plan design. And the kitchen/grill are top of the line and make cooking a real joy. The house is right up against the national forest and that means there is access to amazing hikes right from the back door. We could not give a stronger recommendation for this property. We loved our stay.
Stayed 55 nights in Apr 2020

About the host

Hosted by Ken Murray (Blue Moose)

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Ken grew up 70 miles from Truckee, in the small town of Quincy. While he has lived and traveled many places, he is a homegrown Californian who loves nature, the outdoors and the mountains he once called home. Good cinematography is a critical component of any movie worth viewing for Ken. Rebecca is one of the many midwesterners who transplanted to California in her early 20's and fell in love with outdoor lifestyle (much to the dismay of her family back in Illinois, but fortunately they enjoy visiting her). Our passion for the outdoors led us to purchase our first home in Tahoe Donner in 2005. Although Rebecca's job (commercial interior design) keeps us in the Bay Area, we love being in the mountains and have spent many a weekend skiing, cycling, fly fishing, hiking and swimming around Tahoe.

Why they chose this property

With several extremely energetic German Shorthaired Pointers (GSPs) in the family, it was important that our home be located on a safe/quiet street that backs up to open space. We looked at many many homes in Tahoe Donner and none were quite right; most were your typical Tahoe Donner "large boxes", many had steep driveways (a nonstarter), and others were located on busy streets. The moment we walked into The Blue Moose for the first time, we knew that this was the one. We were captivated by the gorgeous pass-through fireplace, beautiful high ceilings and rough hewn cedar treatments on the main level. Along with the very private downstairs media room, the incredible location backing up to National Forest land and a Tahoe Donner trail, immediately sealed he deal for us. We absolutely love the location, stunning architecture, and peaceful setting.

What makes this property unique

The Blue Moose checked all of the boxes that we were looking for in a home.
Location - Pathway is super convenient to Alder Creek Road (the less-traveled back entrance to Tahoe Donner) and is just a short drive to both Trout Creek Recreation Center and the Northwoods pool and clubhouse.
Setting - We were very fortunate to find a home that backs up to National Forest Land. With direct access from the back yard to the Alder Creek trail system, ours is a fantastic location for avid mountain bikers and hikers. If you follow the trail down the hill, you will end up at Prosser Reservoir, where we love to kayak.
Architecture and Finishes – When we walked into the home for the first time, we were immediately wowed by the unique interior architecture and finishes. Your eye is immediately drawn to the fireplace that serves both the living room and Pub dining area and the vaulted wooden beam ceilings. The finishes are tasteful mountain style with fir floors and a blend of rough hewn cedar and hand-troweled walls.
Ideal Family Layout – With the living and dining areas are on the main level and the three of the four bedrooms below and the fourth above, families will appreciate the peace and quiet while the kiddos play below. Dual masters, a downstairs media room, and two dining areas are also perfect family amenities.