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Donner Lake Retreat | Queen Suite, Games, Near Lake, Golf & Trails

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A spacious living area with a large wooden ceiling, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a stone fireplace. - Donner Lake Retreat | Queen Suite, Games, Near Lake, Golf & Trails (Truckee)
A spacious kitchen with a central island, stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and large windows. - Donner Lake Retreat | Queen Suite, Games, Near Lake, Golf & Trails (Truckee)
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and a large TV. - Donner Lake Retreat | Queen Suite, Games, Near Lake, Golf & Trails (Truckee)
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a TV. - Donner Lake Retreat | Queen Suite, Games, Near Lake, Golf & Trails (Truckee)
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a large island, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table. - Donner Lake Retreat | Queen Suite, Games, Near Lake, Golf & Trails (Truckee)
You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and a playground at Donner Lake Retreat | Queen Suite, Games, Near Lake, Golf & Trails. In addition to an arcade/game room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10237 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Donner Lake Retreat | Queen Suite, Games, Near Lake, Golf & Trails

  • 🏔️ Donner Lake Vacation Lodge – Spacious Mountain Retreat Near Truckee + Donner Lake

    Escape to Donner Lake Vacation Lodge—your spacious Truckee retreat with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, and room for 10 guests. Enjoy a soaring great room with stone fireplace, large deck for outdoor dining, and a family-friendly loft. Just minutes from Donner Lake, ski resorts, trails, and downtown Truckee, this home is perfect for year-round adventures. Comfort, convenience, and mountain charm await—book your Tahoe stay today!

    We care for Tahoe as much as we care for our guests! With every stay, Tahoe Signature Properties plants a tree and provides eco-friendly supplies to help preserve our beautiful mountain environment.

    🪵 The Space

    • 🌲 Expansive great room with vaulted ceilings, natural wood beams, and a wall of windows showcasing forest views;
    • 🔥 Cozy stone fireplace with plush leather sofas and a flat-screen TV for relaxing evenings;
    • 🍳 Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, bar seating, and generous counter space;
    • 🍽️ Large 12-person dining table ideal for family dinners or group gatherings;
    • 🌤️ Outdoor deck with shaded tables and multiple seating areas for al fresco dining;

    🛌 Bedrooms and Bathrooms

    • 🛏️ Main-floor primary suite with a king bed, deck access, and ensuite featuring double sinks, jetted tub, and walk-in shower;
    • 🛌 Second primary suite upstairs with queen bed and private ensuite bathroom;
    • 💤 Third bedroom with a queen bed for cozy comfort;
    • 🛏️ Fourth bedroom with bunk beds — perfect for kids or teens;
    • 🚿 Four total bathrooms providing ample privacy and convenience;

    🎮 Loft and Living Spaces

    • 🎲 Spacious loft overlooking the great room, ideal for games or movie nights;
    • ♠️ Equipped with a poker table for friendly rounds of Texas Hold’em;
    • 📺 Second lounging area with seating and entertainment setup;

    🗺️ Location Highlights and Amenities

    • 🏖️ Minutes from Donner Lake for swimming, boating, paddleboarding, and lakeside picnics;
    • 🎿 Close to Sugar Bowl, Boreal Mountain, and Donner Summit ski resorts;
    • 🚴‍♂️ Surrounded by scenic hiking and biking trails for all skill levels;
    • 🛍️ Short drive to Historic Downtown Truckee’s shops, cafés, and restaurants;
    • 💆‍♀️ Nearby spas and wellness centers for ultimate relaxation;
    • 🌐 High-speed WiFi, Smart TVs, central heating, and washer/dryer;
    • 👶 Family-friendly amenities and spacious open layout;

    ✅ Good to Know

    •Maximum Occupancy: 10
    •Parking: There are 2 parking spaces in the tandem garage. Additional street parking may be available. During winter snowfall, street parking is prohibited to allow for snow removal, so please park all vehicles in the garage or off the street promptly.
    •Town of Truckee: 001810
    • No pets (family allergies);
    •Outdoor furniture and grills may not be available November–May;
    •Winter travel requires snow tires and 4WD/AWD, or chains;
    •Quiet hours are enforced from 10 PM to 7 AM per Town of Truckee regulations;
    •Full Terms & Conditions supplied upon booking and completion of signatures on the Booking Confirmation/
    • Rental Agreement contract required for booking to be confirmed, must be signed within 24 hours of creating the reservation;
    •Agreement must be signed by Occupants aged 25 or older.
    •Exterior security cameras on property.

    🧸 Convenient Local Baby Gear Rentals in Tahoe

    Traveling with little ones is easier with convenient baby gear rentals available locally in Tahoe. Guests may arrange rentals independently with a third-party provider by searching for “Tahoe Truckee Baby” and coordinating delivery details directly. Availability, pricing, and delivery are managed by the provider, and all rental costs are the responsibility of the guest. You can schedule drop off and pick up around your reservation dates.

    ⚠️ Wildlife Notice

    Please note that this home is located in North Lake Tahoe, where wildlife, including bears, may be present. Bear sightings are not uncommon in the area and can occur even when no food or attractants are left outside.

    For your safety and the safety of the local bears, as well as to minimize the chance of encounters, please follow these guidelines:
    • Keep all doors and windows closed and locked, especially at night
    • Do not leave food, trash, or scented items outside or in vehicles
    • Properly dispose of garbage in designated bear-proof bins
    • Avoid approaching, feeding, or disturbing any wildlife

    By booking this home, you acknowledge that this is a natural mountain environment and that wildlife activity is a possibility.

    🛎️ Why Stay with Tahoe Signature Properties

    Locally owned and operated with nearby staff support;
    Easy self-check-in with a personal code;
    3D walkthroughs available so you know exactly what to expect.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,550 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Donner Lake Woods, a neighborhood in Truckee, this vacation home is in a rural area. 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. Traveling with kids? Consider KidZone Museum, or check out an event or a game at Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snowmobiling. Visit our Truckee travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A Donner Memorial State Park sign with a bear, a cow, and a wagon.
    Donner Memorial State Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A mountain landscape with a bridge, a lake, and a sunset.
    Donner Lake
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A ski lift, a wooden structure, and a snowy mountain landscape.
    Sugar Bowl
    9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • A multi-story building with a ski lodge in the background.
    Northstar California Resort
    26 min drive - 27.8 km
  • West End Beach
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station
    12 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • Tahoe Donner
    18 min drive
  • Starbucks
    10 min drive
  • Coffeebar Bakery
    10 min drive
  • Taco's Jalisco
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Donner Lake Retreat | Queen Suite, Games, Near Lake, Golf & Trails pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Donner Lake Retreat | Queen Suite, Games, Near Lake, Golf & Trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Donner Lake Retreat | Queen Suite, Games, Near Lake, Golf & Trails?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Donner Lake Retreat | Queen Suite, Games, Near Lake, Golf & Trails located?

This family-friendly Truckee vacation home is located in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. West End Beach and Donner Memorial State Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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