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Rustic Cabin | Fireplace, Shared Pool & Hot Tub, 6 Mins to Donner Lake

Vacation home near Donner Lake in Truckee

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81416 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Coyote Moon Golf Course
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Tennis Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Memorial State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Truckee

In Truckee .Stay at this Truckee vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Tahoe National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. Donner Memorial State Park and Tahoe Donner Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tahoe Donner Tennis Center - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • KidZone Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Northstar California Resort - 15 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Craft & Logic Taproom - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rustic Cabin | Fireplace, Shared Pool & Hot Tub, 6 Mins to Donner Lake

🏡 Camp Howdy | 3BR | 2BA | Cozy Mountain Cabin Near Tahoe Donner Amenities | Sleeps 8

Welcome to Camp Howdy, your cozy and inviting home base in the heart of Tahoe Donner! This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cabin-style retreat blends rustic charm with modern comfort and is perfectly located near top Truckee attractions, ski resorts, lakes, trails, and Tahoe Donner’s world-class amenities. Whether you're seeking winter adventure, summer fun, or peaceful mountain relaxation—this is the place for you! 🏞️❄️☀️

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. 🌲🌲🌲

🏡 Inside the Home

•🔥 Spacious living room with large stone fireplace and inviting Americana décor;
•🛋️ Leather sofas, easy chair, and flat-screen TV for cozy movie nights;
•🍽️ Fully equipped kitchen and large dining table for family meals;
•🌲 Bright windows revealing serene forest and deck views;
•🛏️ Primary bedroom with plush bedding, flatscreen TV, and peaceful pine views;
•🚿 Downstairs bathroom with double sinks and plenty of space for morning routines;

🛏️ Upper Floor

•🛌 Two additional bedrooms offering flexible sleeping arrangements;
•🛏️ One bedroom with a queen bed and another with two double beds;
•🧸 Soft Berber carpeting adds warmth and comfort throughout;
•🚿 Additional full bathroom upstairs for guest convenience;

🌲 Outdoor Space

•☕ Wrap-around deck surrounded by pines — ideal for morning coffee or evening wine;
•🔥 Peaceful wooded yard with room to relax and breathe in the mountain air;
•🏠 Classic Tahoe cabin exterior with charming rustic details;

📍 Location & Amenities

•🏞️ Nestled in the Northwoods neighborhood near Tahoe Donner Ski Resort and Golf Course;
•🏊 Includes 6 guest passes for access to Tahoe Donner Association amenities;
•💪 Enjoy pools, hot tubs, saunas, tennis courts, and fitness facilities;
•🚴‍♀️ Nearby hiking, biking, and cross-country trails for outdoor enthusiasts;
•🏖️ Access to private beach at Donner Lake for summer fun;
•🏙️ Short drive to downtown Truckee’s shops, cafés, and art galleries;

✅ Good to Know

•Maximum Occupancy: 8;
•Parking: 3 cars allowed. There are two parking spots in the garage and also room in the driveway.
•Town of Truckee: 027940
•Security camera located behind the garage;
•Quiet hours are enforced from 10 PM to 7 AM per Town of Truckee regulations;
•Guest access fees apply per person, per day, and are subject to change. Children under the age of 3 are free. See the Tahoe Donner Association Amenities website for details;
•Each eligible property includes 6 Tahoe Donner guest cards for amenity access. A $100 fee applies for each card not returned after checkout;
•Outdoor furniture and grills may not be available November–May;
•Winter travel requires snow tires and 4WD/AWD, or chains;
•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.

📝 Important Notice: Tahoe Donner Amenities Blackout Period + Pools and Spas availability

Tahoe Donner Association has implemented access blackouts for Short-Term Tenant Access Cards. Guests staying at short-term rentals, including this property, will not have access to Tahoe Donner amenities during those blackout dates.

Please check the official Tahoe Donner Association website to confirm if the blackout schedule will affect your planned stay dates, as the schedule may change from time to time.

Kindly note that we do not have control over these blackout dates as they are set by the Tahoe Donner Association management, and we are unable to provide refunds for cancellations resulting from these blackout periods.

The Trout Creek Recreation Center pools and spas will be closed for renovations beginning September 2, 2025, for approximately 3.5 months. This closure is necessary to upgrade the pool and spa mechanical systems, deck hydronics, and pool deck pavers;

🛎️ 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.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,416 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Rustic Cabin | Fireplace, Shared Pool & Hot Tub, 6 Mins to Donner Lake to the airport?

This vacation home is 7 mi (10-min drive) away from the Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rustic Cabin | Fireplace, Shared Pool & Hot Tub, 6 Mins to Donner Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Rustic Cabin | Fireplace, Shared Pool & Hot Tub, 6 Mins to Donner Lake to the beach?

This vacation home is 6.9 mi (10-min drive) from West End Beach and 16.5 mi (22-min drive) from Kings Beach State Recreation Area. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rustic Cabin | Fireplace, Shared Pool & Hot Tub, 6 Mins to Donner Lake offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rustic Cabin | Fireplace, Shared Pool & Hot Tub, 6 Mins to Donner Lake?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Rustic Cabin | Fireplace, Shared Pool & Hot Tub, 6 Mins to Donner Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rustic Cabin | Fireplace, Shared Pool & Hot Tub, 6 Mins to Donner Lake?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Rustic Cabin | Fireplace, Shared Pool & Hot Tub, 6 Mins to Donner Lake have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Rustic Cabin | Fireplace, Shared Pool & Hot Tub, 6 Mins to Donner Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Rustic Cabin | Fireplace, Shared Pool & Hot Tub, 6 Mins to Donner Lake to downtown Truckee?

This vacation home is 1.8 mi away from Truckee.

Reviews

Rustic Cabin | Fireplace, Shared Pool & Hot Tub, 6 Mins to Donner Lake Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary E., Sammamish, wa

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to golf Tahoe Donner and Coyote Moon golf courses
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica T., Oakland, California

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our group

Perfect place to spend a cozy weekend celebrating my parents 50th wedding anniversary. The open concept was perfect to keep everyone together. The seating was comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked, and it was great to have a large bedroom with a full bathroom on the main floor. Easy check-in/out. Clean and exactly as we expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will stay again

Worked well for our family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, cozy but just okay

This house is cute and cozy however it doesn’t have that upscale clean feeling that the photos show. Once you arrive you can tell that it is an older cabin that was renovated. Unfortunately you can also tell that the renovations done were done cheaply. There are noticeable issues where the owners did not complete the renovations to cut costs. Such as in the closets down stairs, there is still the old laminate flooring from the 70s. The upstairs bathtub/shower insert has some heavy ant issues. Everyday giant carpenter ants as well and a few spiders are coming through the seems of the shower insert. The beds are also extremely uncomfortable. The kitchen is also very disorganized. The cabinets are so full with so many random kitchen items that it’s hard to find the items that are needed. They also have close to a hundred large kitchen knives all in these random cabinets. I had to do a quick childproofing of the kitchen and move the knives up higher and out of reach of my toddler. Although we had a lovely time in Truckee, I likely will not be returning to this cabin. These are just a few small issues that the owners can change in order to make the home feel nicer for their guests.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cozy home in great location

Wonderful place! We had a little trouble getting property mgmt help on a circuit breaker challenge but otherwise a perfect experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House . . .

The house was perfect, we had a little issue with a key not working, but the management company took care of it right away. We enjoyed the quiet, super clean house and the kitchen was very well stocked. The towels are very nice (thank you).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Camp Howdy...Bringing in 2024

We had a delightful stay in this beautiful home. Great for a family with open floor plan for cooking, dining, movie watching/game playing. I wished I had known I could book directly through Tahoe Signature Properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sal Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Tahoe Donner vacation home!

Clean house with full kitchen cookware and BBQ grill. Was provided a fan at short notice and communication over text messages was prompt. Will stay again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy D., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Really enjoyed the property, stayed for the weekend with 4 adults and 2 kids.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kumar N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Camp Howdy Tahoe Donner stay

The only reason I gave 1-star rating is that I didn't have to communicate with property manager. There was no "N/A" choice. The stay was comfortable. We skied in Boreal, and it was very convenient. Also, the location is convenient to grocery stores and restaurants. The place was clean, well-stocked in terms of cooking utensils and other essential items. There are a few small broken items - towel rod near the sink in the 1st floor bath, but none of these were an irritant. Will definitely consider revisits.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Camp Howdy!

We had a wonderful stay at this charming cabin! It is cozy, well supplied, good access, everything as advertised. It was a perfect family weekend! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break

The cabin was cozy, clean and very comfortable with many amenities. Joseph was so helpful, patient and prompt. We would love to stay again during warmer months.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S., PONTE VEDRA BEACH

Liked: Cleanliness

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Amazing experience all around. Property was fantastic, cozy, clean and well equipped. Location was incredible, Thank you for sharing this property and allowing us to create such beautiful memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and cozy

Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location - Great House!

We've stayed all over this neighborhood and this was the most convenient location yet. The house is updated and although not very large, fit our family of 5 perfectly. Lots of open space for snow play, easy in and out from Northwoods Blvd, and a well set up house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Camp Howdy is a family favorite

Our second stay did not disappoint! My only suggestion is more paper products. It was our experience this summer that there wasn’t enough TP or paper towels. We were prepared and brought extra this time and they were needed. Everything else is just the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun at camp howdy

We loved staying at camp howdy! It was clean and very homey with all the things we needed to make our stay nice and relaxed. It was the smallest cabin we have stayed in but didn't feel cramped at all . It was a cute , quaint , nicely decorated cabin with all the attention to detail. We would stay at camp howdy again the beds were very comfy and we had a wonderful night's sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

peter e.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect cozy cabin

We really enjoyed our stay at Camp Howdy. This is a fairly modestly sized cabin, but perfect for groups 6 and under. It was just three of us up there, and it was very cozy, warm and inviting. Well equipped. Great location as well. Definitely hope to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

D'Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved every bit!

My excitement was a super stocked kitchen with everything we needed to cook! Decor was great - they have worked hard to make it very cozy, inviting and comfortable for families! We will definitely stay there when we visit the area again! Wonderful family memories were made!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

christina t., Stockton

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Very cool house loved the property very relaxing and peaceful loved the hiking trail behind the house my kids had a blast catching lizards
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020