Unfortunately, this property did not quite meet our expectations. First, the amenities are not accurate for the hot tub and grill. The property does have a hot tub and we were told 1 week before our stay that it wasn't working and they were making it a priority. However, I read past reviews and the hot tub has clearly not been working since February and has had other issues. So this is not a priority for the owner. Until the hot tub is fixed, I would not list it as an amenity. The other amenity that is inaccurate is the bbq grill. 1 week before our stay, we were told that we had to bring our own propane tank in order to use it. I have NEVER in my 10 years of renting properties in Tahoe had to provide my own propane tank. We were also sadly misinformed about renting a propane tank. Ace Hardware DOES NOT rent them and you can only purchase them. Safeway does rent them but they are huge and more expensive than just buying one from Ace Hardware. I think you need to make it VERY clear up front to anybody interested in your property that this is a requirement. The house was poorly stocked with cooking pans, utensils, etc. Not much in the way of simple items such as baggies, tin foil, etc. The house is just poorly maintained. Tons of blinds were broken when we arrvied, stains on the couches, the patio furniture was worn out and not comfortable. While there are towels, they are extremely thread bare and they are not over sized. I'm also disappointed in the "benefits" that you receive by renting in Tahoe Donner. I believe the prices have increased as we rented there 2 summers ago and I'm sure we did not have to pay $105 for 7 of us just to use the pool. Same for the beach access ($15/person). It's really not worth it as you can go to West End Beach and spend a lot less. Or even drive to Kings Beach where you only have to pay $10 to park your car. I have rented properties at the same price point or cheaper and received a lot more in return.
