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.
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 does it cost to stay at #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵?
As of 4 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at #DonnerBliss⛰HotTub👙FirePit🔥PetFriendly🐶WoodStove🪵 on 8 Nov, 2026 start from S$1,110, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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.
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.
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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
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
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!
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
Chris S.
11 Jul, 2018
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
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.
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. 💖🌈
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!
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. 😸💖🌈
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
Bill T.
30 Dec, 2015
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
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! 💖
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