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#DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵

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A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a dining area with a wooden table and benches.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden dining table set for four.
A hot tub with a wooden deck and an umbrella, surrounded by trees.
A rustic cabin with a deck, surrounded by tall trees and a clear sky.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, and a chair.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Tahoe National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Shared communal pool
  • On-site fitness centre

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Tahoe National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Memorial State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, KidZone Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Truckee

Located in Armstrong, a neighbourhood in Truckee, this cabin is in the mountains. 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. Olympic Valley Park and Village Ice Skating Rink are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Tahoe National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Donner Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • KidZone Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 18 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 6 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵 located?

Located in Armstrong, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Tahoe National Forest, Donner Memorial State Park and Coyote Moon Golf Course. Donner Lake and Emigrant Trail Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute place.. a beautiful walk to town .. centrally local ...minutes away from donner lake
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2026
Thanks so much, Tessa! We hope you get to come back! XOXO ~Mel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family enjoyed a long weekend here. It’s a very nice cabin in a good location. We enjoyed the fenced-in backyard, hot tub and comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2026
Thank you, Justin! We enjoyed hosting you and hope you get a chance to return! XOXO
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had such a great stay at this house! The location was incredible - even better than advertised, with such a short drive into all the amenities town has to offer, while having neighborhood trails practically out the back door connecting to the Donner Lake Rim Trail system. It balances convenient location with a beautiful and serene setting, where the only sounds you hear are birds and the wind gently rustling the pines. Then there's the house itself, which perfectly complements its natural setting, feeling simultaneously cozy and spacious, rustic and modern. I wish I could just live here, but I'm glad I had the chance to stay in it for a while as consolation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and hot tub, and very pet friendly. The host was also great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cozy; fenced yard was ominously helpful.neighbors really nice too
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr, 2026
Thanks so much Patrick! Glad you liked our spot! (And I think you might have meant the fenced yard was "eminently" helpful, but I think the spirit of compliment the comes across!) XOXO
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is cozy and pet friendly. the fenced yard was great and allowed the dogs to play and explore. Other dogs in the neighborhood are super nice. I loved the location, too. We enjoyed skiing and relaxing in the hot tub afterwards while watching the dogs play.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr, 2026
Thanks so much Patrick! Glad you got to stay with your pupper. You were a great guest, and we hope you get to return. XO
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Donner Bliss is a dream! It’s conveniently located near both Donner and Truckee, and stocked with everything you could need. You can tell that it’s a beloved family home, with all of its thoughtful touches. Enjoying the fire pit or hot tub under the trees and stars is a treat in particular. It was perfect for our family (including our one year old and senior pup) and we certainly had room to spare, so it’d be good for larger groups, too. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great great great. Comfy cozy spot with everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Great house, close too town, good food and the lake. Melanie is wonderful! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Snow getaway

Excellent property with great amenities. Great way to enjoy a trip to the snow.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Snow vacation

We had a wonderful stay at Donnor Bliss. The house was great. My son loved playing in the snow on the property, and the adults loved the hot tub. Thanks for a great weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful first trip to truckee/Lake Tahoe. Cabin had everything we needed and it was in a perfect location;close to downtown truckee & Donner state park & easy trip to Tahoe. The cabin had a bunch of games, books and a great backyard with spa,bbq and gas fire pit perfect for roasting marshmallows with the kids. The host was easy to reach and responded quickly to any questions we had. I would 100% recommend this cabin and our family would love to stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is conveniently located and well equipped with the essentials. Mel, the owner, is super attentive. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2023
Thanks so much, Steve! We loved hosting you. Safe travels and we’d love to have you back. XOXO
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location for our family adventure

We had a great stay at your property. It was a perfect size house for our family. I enjoyed coffee on the back patio every morning and the kids enjoyed a hot tub dip at the end of the day. Location was a perfect starting point for our daily adventures.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
Thanks so much, Katie! We loved hosting you and you took great care of our place. Hope you get to come back. XOXO
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Great place! Great location- easy to get to the ski areas. There was a bit of snow during our stay but luckily they had an awesome plow service! Clean, roomy, and awesome hosts, definitely would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you would want for a snow cabin experience and more. Everything worked, there were plenty of household appliances and the fireplace pumped some heat! The neighbors were very friendly especially if you had a dog. Owner was super helpful and available. Beds were 10 out of 10 comfortable. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan, 2026
Thanks so much! Really appreciate you making a home of our place and taking such great care of things, including the trash and recycling…which gets complicated in the mountains. Hope you get to come back. Cheers! XOXO
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful house in Truckee

This is a great place in Truckee. The Armstrong Tract is a hidden secret, and it is high up on the hill, so there are great views. The house is spacious, the driveway is large enough for cars and to play cornhole, and the grill and spa are perfect in all seasons. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thanks so much, Chris. So glad you enjoyed the cabin and hope to connect again! XOXO
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cozy spot, very clean

Our host was great. Very responsive and attentive. The house was very clean and fully stocked with everything. Felt newly remodeled and very comfortable. Super close to everything too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Cozy Setup

We really enjoyed this cabin because two families with kids had plenty of space to be comfortable. The kids bunk room was a highlight for our little boys and the fireplace and hot tub we're our favorite amenities! Location was perfect for easy access to Truckee and multiple ski resorts. We're already booked to go back again and looking forward to it!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb, 2023
Thanks so much, Carrie! Your fam was #adorbs! So glad you can make it back. 💖🌈
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cabin in the snow

We had a great time staying here and it had everything we needed for our family of five. The kids loved all the games that were there and the beds were comfy and warm after full day of skiing and sledding. Apres ski in the hot tub while the snow was falling was especially great. Mel was responsive and helpful with any questions we had. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Truckee Home

This was the perfect house for us( 2 adults, 1 son, and 1 4-legged son). Mel's house was had everything we needed. The fenced in back yard was perfect for our dog. It was centrally located to all of our favorite places: restaurants, hikes, and of course the Lake. I am currently at home already daydreaming of next years trip and booking our stay with Mel.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2022
Thanks so much, Bridget! We were so happy to host you and your whole family, complete with fur baby. Would love to have you stay again. 😸💖🌈
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Checks Every Box!

It's hard to find a house like this in Tahoe that provides all the amenities my family looks for, dog friendly, kid friendly, hot tub, fireplace and room for two families! We feel so fortunate to have found this gem and continue to re book with Mel because she is an excellent host and we think this is a perfect property!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2023
Thanks so much, Carrie! You guys are awesome and we love sharing with you. So glad you guys feel welcome, and so glad to have you back. XOXO
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Tahoe Home

We had an absolutely great time staying in Mel and Sal's place. This is the fourth Tahoe-Donner rental we have stayed in and this was the best experience overall. The home is very comfortable and has all of the amenities you can think of. Mel and Sal texted us to ensure we had everything we needed. Location was extremely convenient, more so than other places we stayed. We hiked and sledded in a beautiful area about one block from the home, then enjoyed their wonderful hot tub while it snowed. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2015
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Wow, Bill! Thanks so much for sharing. I love that you guys got to sled on the hill behind the house. It's one of our favorite little neighborhood spots. You were great guests. Thank you and we would be happy to have you back anytime. Cheers! :-D
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mike

The host was fabulous. She helped us out and we were really stuck because of the snow we couldn’t get out of the yard and we missed that but it was a wonderful wonderful stay under the circumstances.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2023
Thanks for your sweet review, Michaele! You were totally grace under fire during the intense storm that came through during your stay! 💖
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

Loved the place, hot tub and fire pit was used each night. I also took advantage of the hammock. My husband loves to mountain bike ride so he did that each day. Took our bikes to the Truckee River and rode to Sunnyside . Beautiful ride. Yes we would rent this place again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2023
That’s quite a hike to Sunnyside! So glad you enjoyed things to the fullest! Thanks for taking great care of our place and would love to have you back. XO
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