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Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lake Vista Hideaway offers a tranquil retreat on Donner Lake. With its wrap-around patio featuring a comfortable lounge area and private hot tub, unwind with family or friends while taking in the stunning views of the lake. Inside, this charming home boasts an open-plan main living space with kitchen, dining area and cozy living room perfect for relaxing by the fireplace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8145 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Chic Pet-Friendly Escape Near Lake | Hot Tub, Game Room, Desk & Queens

  • 🌊 Lake Vista Hideaway is a bright 3BR/2BA retreat on the shores of Donner Lake, perfect for families and small groups. Enjoy stunning lake views, a wrap-around patio with hot tub, a game room, and easy access to hiking, skiing, and downtown Truckee. With stylish décor, modern amenities, and pet-friendly options, this home offers year-round comfort and unforgettable memories.

    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

    • 🌲 Open-concept living with vaulted ceilings, natural light, and elegant mountain decor;
    • 🔥 Cozy fireplace and plush sectional perfect for relaxing movie nights;
    • 🍳 Fully equipped kitchen with new stainless-steel appliances and marble countertops;
    • 🍽️ Dining table for six with panoramic lake views through large windows;
    • 🌤️ Wrap-around patio with lounge area, dining set, and private year-round hot tub;

    🛏️ Bedrooms and Bathrooms

    • 🛌 Main-floor queen bedroom featuring calm tones and generous closet space;
    • 🛏️ Upper-level queen suite with Juliette balcony and breathtaking sunrise views;
    • 🛝 Twin trundle room (4 twins total) ideal for kids and young guests;
    • 🚿 Two full bathrooms with modern fixtures and fresh, hotel-quality linens;

    🎮 Entertainment and Relaxation

    • 🕹️ Lower-level game room with foosball, perfect for kids and teens to unwind;
    • 📺 Smart TVs and high-speed WiFi for streaming and family movie nights;
    • ♠️ Board games, books, and family-friendly entertainment throughout;

    🌄 Outdoor Features

    • 🪑 Patio seating ideal for morning coffee or sunset cocktails;
    • 💦 Private covered hot tub with year-round lake and mountain views;

    🗺️ Location & Nearby Attractions

    • 🏖️ Short drive or bike ride to Donner Lake access points like East End Beach & China Cove for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding & sunny beach days;
    • 🚴‍♂️ About 5 miles to scenic hiking and biking trails in Donner Memorial State Park;
    • 🍴 2–3 miles from local favorites like The Pub at Donner Lake & Donner Lake Kitchen;
    • 🛍️ Just 7 miles to historic Truckee for boutique shopping, cafés & summer events;
    • 🏛️ 12 miles to family-friendly fun at KidZone Museum;
    • 🌊 Easy drive to Lake Tahoe for boating, beaches, lakeside dining & outdoor adventures;
    • ⛳ Close to golf courses, mountain trails & year-round outdoor recreation;

    ✅ Good to Know

    • Maximum Occupancy: 8
    • Parking: There is room for 2 large cars in the driveway. Please note that this home has a steep driveway. During snowfall, street parking is not allowed due to snow removal. All vehicles must be parked off the street promptly so plows can operate.
    • STR Permit: 23-7835;
    • Maximum of 2 pets allowed; $85 fee per pet, due before check-in;
    • 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 9 PM to 7 AM per Placer county 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.

    🛎️ 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

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

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
  • Foosball table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,559 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 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 and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number TOT- 83609

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Southside Highlands, a neighborhood in Truckee, this vacation home is in a rural area. 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Olympic Valley Park and Village Ice Skating Rink. 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

  • Donner Lake
    Donner Lake
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Donner Memorial State Park
    Donner Memorial State Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Northstar California Resort
    Northstar California Resort
    33 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Palisades Tahoe
    Palisades Tahoe
    40 min drive - 36.7 km
  • West End Beach
    9 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station
    15 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    12 min drive
  • Coffeebar Bakery
    11 min drive
  • Tahoe Donner
    20 min drive
  • Starbucks
    12 min drive
  • Panda Express
    13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chic Pet-Friendly Escape Near Lake | Hot Tub, Game Room, Desk & Queens pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Chic Pet-Friendly Escape Near Lake | Hot Tub, Game Room, Desk & Queens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chic Pet-Friendly Escape Near Lake | Hot Tub, Game Room, Desk & Queens?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chic Pet-Friendly Escape Near Lake | Hot Tub, Game Room, Desk & Queens located?

This family-friendly Truckee vacation home is located in a rural location, just steps from Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. West End Beach and Donner Memorial State Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Chic Pet-Friendly Escape Near Lake | Hot Tub, Game Room, Desk & Queens Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Katie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Nice place to stay in a great location. Deck is fantastic with a nice hot-tub and lounge chairs and view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cari C.

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

Ski Week Trip

We had an easy stay. The house was well appointed, including games and such for our kids, the jacuzzi was warm, the heat worked well and the manager was easy to reach. We’d stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria R.

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

Lovely

Great view of the lake from a very lovely upper deck. Clean, modernized and fully equipped kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean B.

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

Nice house

The house was very clean and stocked with everything we needed. Beautiful view. Only reason we gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because it stated it’s a 1 minute walk to the Lake which is false. We had to drive or walk about 10-15 minutes which is fine but we wanted to be walking distance because of the kids. Other than that a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

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

Five star view and amenities

Went for a family get away with ages 89 to 11 for the Donner Triathlon. We sat in the hot tub and looked out over the lake it was very relaxing. We watched the sun come up and the birds awaken while laying in bed looking out over the lake. The kitchen had everything plus more. The cleanliness and details were better than described. We would ci
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosie P.

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

Great House!

We had a nice time staying at the house. I grew up in Truckee but have never lived at Donner Lake. It was nice to bring my husband and kids here and enjoy being so close. The house was plenty big enough for us and our 8 and 10 year old. My family same to visit and all the cousins had fun with the game room downstairs. The house is kind of right in the middle of China Cove and West End Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicholas L.

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

Donner Lake getaway

Great little property on Donner Lake, nice views with a balcony and hot tub. Overall great experience but a few smaller issues. First, steep driveway that was very icy with the weather and I definitely needed to shovel/scrape it even with a AWD SUV on all-weather tires. Second floor power was out, (not sure if this wasn't checked beforehand?) but management was helpful in helping me find the circuit breaker to reset things. Ice making wasn't working. Dishwasher a little finicky getting started. But no significant major issues and the kids liked it. Again, overall great homebase on Donner Lake, easy access to Sugar Bowl and local trails/snowshoeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pietro S.

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

Donner house

Great house great week lots of fun
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Anniversary

Enjoyable stay. Relaxing. Nice place.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024