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The perfect Mountain Retreat

Family-friendly stay near Donner Lake

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Coyote Moon Golf Course
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Tennis Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, KidZone Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Truckee

In Truckee .Your stay at this Truckee cabin places you within a 10-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Coyote Moon Golf Course. Tahoe Donner Tennis Center and Donner Memorial State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tahoe Donner Tennis Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • KidZone Museum - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Donner Lake - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Northstar California Resort - 17 min drive - 7.9 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
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The perfect Mountain Retreat

Extensively remodeled in 2013, this warm and inviting cabin has an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, large beams, and knotty pine through out. Granite countertops, glazed knotty alder cabinets and hickory flooring. The wall of windows in great room looks out onto the spacious deck and towering pines. Beautiful slate surrounds the gas fireplace in addition to forced air heat. Home sleeps 10. Detached 2 car garage.

Enjoy the big-screen TV, cable, DVD and free WiFi access. DVDs, books and games available for your entertainment. Lounge on large leather sofa and recliners or retreat to cozy loft for nap or quiet reading time.

On main level, you will find two well-appointed bedrooms, one with a California King and the other with twin bunk beds and a full bed. Upstairs, you find a custom built log California King bed with connecting loft including trundle bed and bean bag chair. Quality linens and towels are provided.

Access to Tahoe Donner amenities (for nominal fee) including Rec center with work-out facility pools and hot tub, fitness classes, downhill ski area (great for kids!), cross country ski area, equestrian center, tennis center, 18-hole golf and driving range, hiking, and so much more!

* Short walk to rec center

* 20 minutes to Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Sugarbowl, and Northstar Ski Areas

* 10 minutes to historic downtown Truckee for shopping, dining and more

* 5 minutes to Donner Lake (private beach available)

Town of Truckee requires us to collect 12% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and 1.25% Truckee Tourism Business Improvement District (TTBID) Assessment which VRBO will include in the booking price.

REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE NUMBER: STR21-01199

By placing a reservation request you agree to abide by the rules and covenants of Tahoe Donner HOA and the town of Truckee including but not limited to:
Parking vehicles off-pavement, on other person’s property/driveway or on access easements is prohibited.

Noise. The hours between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., seven days a week are considered quiet hours, during which noise shall be minimized in order that it not be an unreasonable annoyance or nuisance to neighbors.

Light Pollution: All exterior lights must be turned off between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., seven days a week that are no longer needed for safety. Motion detector lights may remain energized.

Please respect our home and our neighbors.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

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 the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please have all kitchenware washed and put away prior to leaving. Leaving washed dishes in the dishwasher is okay if you need to depart prior to the dishwasher finishing its cycle.
Please make sure that the heat is turned down on the thermostat to the black line on the left and the fireplace remote is off and back in its cradle on the wall by the thermostat.
Return the guest passes to the coat hanger where you found them and garage door openers to the top right drawer of the cabinet under the stairs.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Only use appliances for their intended uses.
Do not remove towels/linens, dishes, pots or pans, or any furnishings from the property.
The fireplace is a non-vented propane gas log fired firebox. Do not throw any paper or other combustible materials in the fireplace.

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
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 deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The perfect Mountain Retreat to the airport?

This cabin is 6.9 mi (10-min drive) away from the Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The perfect Mountain Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

How close is The perfect Mountain Retreat to the beach?

This cabin is 6.8 mi (10-min drive) from West End Beach and 16.6 mi (22-min drive) from Kings Beach State Recreation Area. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The perfect Mountain Retreat offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The perfect Mountain Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at The perfect Mountain Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The perfect Mountain Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does The perfect Mountain Retreat have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does The perfect Mountain Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is The perfect Mountain Retreat to downtown Truckee?

This cabin is 1.8 mi away from Truckee.

The perfect Mountain Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay. Clean and kitchen had everything we needed. Kid friendly and close to the grocery store (Safeway delivers). Good communication with host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Accessibility to popular places, well maintained vacation rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Natalia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family had a great time. The cabin was very clean and had everything we needed. The host had good communication and had sheets with detailed instructions on how to use everything. We would definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tadeusz F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time, backs up to a large forested area so mornings are nice and quiet on the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good condition and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick N., Sunnyvale, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great snow trip cabin

Trip early Feb. Had a great experience. Place felt spacious. Plenty of cookware and flatware for large family groups. We did hot pot. Host responds quickly to questions. The have a binder that explains things in the home and in the area. The cabin was maybe 1.5 miles going uphill from the base close to shops. There was a lot of snow around the cabin which was a plus. The area around the base of Donnor lake had very little snow at the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and good location, lacks finer details of a good rental

The property was clean and well located, a few TLC could items make this worth five stars but currently it isn't. Lighting in the bedrooms and kitchen was very dim, and didn't feel inviting.Kitchen faucet drips, felt like I was constantly adjusting the handle to try to get it to stop.When we arrived the staircase was covered in a couple feet of snow, which would have been fine if there had been access to a shovel, instead we were digging out stairs with a sled.All knives at a VRBO are bad, but these could be the worst yet. Bring your own if you plan to cook.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin

We really enjoyed our stay at Wildhorn Cabin. It was very clean and well equipped. The beds are comfortable. The layout is very nice for a family. The kitchen had everything we needed for making meals (just be aware there is no coffee grinder!). Location was excellent. We hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phuong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house is beautiful and clean. It locates in the convenient location. The host is easy to communicate. It has everything we need. We had a great time. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas

Excellent property and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean comfortable family retreat

Good place to stay in Tahoe Donner. 3 good bedrooms, 2 with King beds and one with Queen and bunks. All good, comfortable mattresses for a good night sleep after a workout on the ski slopes. 4th bedroom is up an outdoor set of stairs and then into loft above garage and was locked during our stay, but I think that one wouldn't be practical in the winter. Kitchen is a bit small but workable and well equipped. Overall we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely and seamless stay!

Patricia was easy to get in contact with when we had questions, and everything was as expected. We had a great ski weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Family Getaway

Perfect location to get to and from Northstar for a ski trip with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasiia G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place

Everything was wonderful! The house looks way better in real life, very cozy! The location is awesome too, we enjoyed the forest view Definitely can recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Maryann C., Patterson, ca

Liked: Cleanliness

Family wedding weekend

Our family was in the area for a wedding. The cabin was a comfortable place for us to stay together. We didn’t have much time to enjoy the many amenities the area has to offer but the cabin had everything we needed and the beds and linens were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really lovely neighborhood close to skiing and Lake Tahoe

Great family property with a quiet neighborhood and trails that my kids lived to hike. Great proximity to Northstar, Lake Tahoe, a grocery store, and lots of hiking. The house is very well stocked and really comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Amazing Home!!

You will not go wrong with this house! It is stocked with all of the essentials. Plenty of cookware. Lots of dishes, glasses etc. Plenty of towels. Spices, coffee filters, foil, Saran Wrap, garbage bags, recycle bags and much more! Very well laid out home. The view is beautiful. The deck is inviting. Bikes to ride in the garage. Large driveway and room for two cars in the garage. extra chairs and beach chairs as well. I can’t say enough about this place! My family and I had the best time there! It can easily sleep up to 10 people with no problem. Great location as well. We will absolutely be staying at this home again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Cozy Retreat

Enjoyed a great weekend with friends during the epic snow in late winter of 2023. Easy to access, even with all the snow. Cabin is well appointed and clean and the host was accommodating and lovely. Would rent again when in the Truckee area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a terrific time!

The home was cozy and contained everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin

Very clean and comfortable. Kitchen was extremely well stocked. Plenty of towels and linens. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K., El Dorado Hills, California

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski vacation

Best VRBO experience we have had. Beds were amazingly comfortable, kitchen well stocked and zen feel within this house. Beautiful backyard view through A frame! What a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Wildhorn cabin. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022