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Alpine Retreat - Donner Lake - Walk to West End Beach

Cabin near Donner Lake in Truckee

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61386 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, West End Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Memorial State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Truckee

Donner Lake Woods stay.At this Donner Lake Woods cabin, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Donner Lake and Tahoe National Forest. Donner Memorial State Park and West End Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • West End Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 12 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Northstar California Resort - 28 min drive - 17.7 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 11 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Upper Deck Bar (at Boreal) - ‬10 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.

Alpine Retreat - Donner Lake - Walk to West End Beach

*READ BEFORE BOOKING*
Do not book for more than 14 nights online. Your reservation will be cancelled. Inquire with Tahoe Truckee Vacations should you desire a stay exceeding 14 nights.
*For pet-friendly properties: if you have received prior written approval to bring a pet, the additional fee is $100/pet to be charged once you've booked. Please notify us of the pet prior to booking. Pet fees that are not paid within 24 hours of booking will be canceled.

**Save $ with lower weekday rates!! **Save 10% when you book for a full week**

Get away and come stay at Maple, a cute and cozy cabin near Donner Lake! Cozy up next to the fireplace with the whole family and play a board game or watch your favorite movie. Or, if you need your privacy, you'll appreciate that every bedroom is in a different section of the house. The master bedroom is accessible from the dining area through a private staircase, the queen room is located down the hallway on the main level, and the double full room in up the staircase off the living room. It even has it's own loft area to relax and enjoy your own personal TV. Not a homebody? No problem. Pack up a lunch, grab a blanket and eat right on the lake at one of the public docks or picnic areas! The West End beach is just a short walk away!

Main Level
- Entryway/Mudroom
- Kitchen: Fully equipped with electric glass stove top, oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and wine fridge!
- Dining Room: Seating for 6, and counter bar seating for 2
- Living Room: Seating for 7, fireplace, and television
- Bedroom #2: Queen size bed, sleeps 2
- Bathroom: Half bath with sink and toilet
- Bathroom/Laundry: 3/4 bath with walk-in shower, sink, toilet, and washer and dryer available for guest use
- Backyard: Access from hallway, outdoor seating/dining for 6

Upper Level
- Access from stairway in dining room
- Master Bedroom: Cal King bed, sleeps 2, walk-in closet, and television
- Master Bathroom: En suite ¾ bath with walk-in shower, sink, and toilet

Second Upper Level
- Access from stairway in living room
- Loft: Seating for 1 and television with Amazon FireTV (guests will need to log in with personal Amazon account)
- Bedroom #3: Access from loft, two full size beds, sleeps 4

Parking
- Driveway: Parking for 2 cars, depending on size of vehicles and snow conditions

*Note: This property has (1) camera onsite. 1 Overlooks the front driveway(outside)*

Permit Number: 001684
Expiration: 12/31/2024

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

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

  • Unit size: 1,386 square feet

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 are welcome

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
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. 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

493357

Frequently asked questions

How close is Alpine Retreat - Donner Lake - Walk to West End Beach to the airport?

This cabin is 11.3 mi (15-min drive) away from the Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Alpine Retreat - Donner Lake - Walk to West End Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

How close is Alpine Retreat - Donner Lake - Walk to West End Beach to the beach?

This cabin is a short 11-minute walk from West End Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Alpine Retreat - Donner Lake - Walk to West End Beach offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Alpine Retreat - Donner Lake - Walk to West End Beach?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Alpine Retreat - Donner Lake - Walk to West End Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Alpine Retreat - Donner Lake - Walk to West End Beach?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Alpine Retreat - Donner Lake - Walk to West End Beach have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Alpine Retreat - Donner Lake - Walk to West End Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Alpine Retreat - Donner Lake - Walk to West End Beach to downtown Truckee?

This cabin is 5.7 mi away from Truckee.

Alpine Retreat - Donner Lake - Walk to West End Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time at this property. It's well cared for, clean, has everything we need in the kitchen and throughout the house and is in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place perfect for our fun! Well done and easy to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don Q.

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

Great property

Great place on Donner Lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian W.

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

Great Place

G
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was awesome. It was far enough back from the main road that we didn't get a lot of traffic, but it was close enough that we walked to the lake. It was clean and had a lot of space in it for the 5 of us. It had everything that we needed, and we will be rebooking again for next year immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Charming Tahoe Cabin

Great cabin for a family or two. The beds were comfy, the house was clean, and the kitchen was well-equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

frank b.

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

Great location and Cabin

Set-up is very nice, 2 master bedrooms plus a 3rd upstairs with a loft. Charming cabin, very clean and dog friendly. Short walk to the beach and The Pub.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

All the comforts of home

We really enjoyed our stay in this cozy cabin. The decor is beautiful, and very comfortable to relax after a long day of kayaking and swimming in the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yasser B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The fireplace wasn’t working when we got there on Friday and the handyman wasn’t able to come by until the evening of the second night to get it going
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melissa Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The house is clean and has decent kitchen supplies. It is very cold though- doesn’t have a real heating system in the living areas and no heat upstairs. I wouldn’t call the upstairs a bedroom either. Tiny with holes in the walls and no heat/ bathroom or insulation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin R.

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

Thanksgiving weekend

Fantastic home will come again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen h.

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

Wonderful place!

The cabin was very cute, clean and updated. Location was also perfect and the management was very responsive and accommodating. There was privacy with the 3 bedrooms being in different locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley A.

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

Donner lake weekend

We had such fun at Donner lake. Our stay at Alpine Retreat was amazing! The house is so cute! The property management company was very easy to communicate with and very quick to respond. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd A.

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

Quick getaway

This property is perfect with easy walk to lake and all of the amenities of home. It was just the two of us and as soon as we walked in we said, “we can’t wait to bring the kids back here!”
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property. Those stairs to the attic are challenging! Some kind of handhold on the right hand side as you come down from the top would be good. The Mirriones need to know that the “hot” water in the master bedroom at the top of the house is only tepid. Something is a mess there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin A.

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

Great cabin & location

Overall a great stay, cabin was just the right size. Loved the location. Fireplace was nice and cozy. Kitchen was really well stocked. Dishwasher a plus. Bathrooms were really nice, great to have 2 full. Common space was cozy and comfortable. A couple of minor improvements could be made including: check in and out times, check in time is really late and check out time early so you don't get a day to use the cabin on either of those days, or even a half day. The cabin was freezing when we arrived and took quite some time to warm up. There was no clear recycling option. Otherwise the stay was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We all (5) really liked this cabin. Good beds with nice separation, comfortable common areas. Heating is a bit quirky but adequate--gas fireplace in the living room and gas wall heaters in 2 of 3 bedrooms. We were there during a snowstorm--roads required 4WD or chains but were plowed, and the driveway is blessedly short and flat. Lots of games, well-stocked kitchen. Some minor complaints: advance info about the property was generic from mgmt company; no instructions about how to use the various appliances except fireplace instructions hidden in a notebook; master bathroom had no soap, and shower temp was blocked from going hotter than tepid. None of these were deal breakers and would return. It's super convenient to Sugar Bowl!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

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

Great choice

We spent 3 nights with our adult children. Cozy cabin with plenty of room. Well laid out. Everything we needed for cooking a Thanksgiving dinner. Easy walk to lake and to the Pub. Everything we were hoping for. (A particularly cool cafe style microwave oven). Would love to come back. Things to know…there were hairdryers in two bathrooms although we were told there were none. Towels were stingy. In “our” bathroom, we had 2 large towels, 1 small and 1 wash cloth. The management company couldn’t tell us what kitchen supplies were there. It turned out to be an extensively stocked kitchen but for our purposes it would have been nice to know before we traveled. We came just after a snow storm. No problem getting to the property. But for the duration of our stay “our” street wasn’t fully plowed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra A.

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

Great cabin in the woods

Great lake vacation cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia L.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

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

Comfortable, modern cabin near Donner Lake

Very comfortable and cozy cabin with modern appliances and a well-stocked kitchen close to Donner Lake.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tannia C.

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

Perfect Little Getaway

Probably one of the better vacation rental we've stayed in. Very well managed. Well equipped kitchen. Good linens. Nice decor
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Camy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025