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Cozy Lake-View Hideaway! Pet-Friendly Truckee Home

Vacation home near Donner Lake in Truckee

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A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stone accent wall, a dining area with a large window, and a cozy seating area with a wooden railing.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of a forest through a sliding glass door.

A two-story wooden cabin surrounded by pine trees.

A wooden deck with a railing, wooden walls, and a light fixture.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large island.

Overview
Amenities
Location
Policies

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available

Explore the area

Truckee, CA

Place, Tahoe National Forest
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Donner Memorial State Park
‪8 min walk‬
Place, KidZone Museum
‪3 min drive‬
Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Truckee

Armstrong stay.With a stay at this Armstrong vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Tahoe National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of KidZone Museum. Donner Memorial State Park and Donner Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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What's nearby

Tahoe National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Donner Memorial State Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Donner Lake - 1 min drive - 0.2 miles
KidZone Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
Northstar California Resort - 18 min drive - 13.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Tahoe Donner - ‬11 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬16 min walk
‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬4 min drive

About this property

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

Cozy Lake-View Hideaway! Pet-Friendly Truckee Home

Discover your own rustic paradise when you stay at this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental cabin, offering incredible views of Donner Lake! Nestled in the traditional mountain town of Truckee, this updated home provides prime views, a central location, and easy access to skiing, hiking, fishing, and other recreational adventures. After a day of outdoor activities, prepare your favorite meal in the fully equipped kitchen and cozy up around the warm fireplace. Adventure awaits!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Free WiFi | Modern Interior | Near Skiing & Fishing

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Full Bed

HOME FEATURES: Smart TVs, fireplaces, dining table, 2 walk-in showers, ceiling fans
KITCHEN: Stainless steel appliances w/ dishwasher, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, granite countertops, drip coffee maker, microwave
GENERAL: Linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels, A/C units
FAQ: 3 exterior security cameras (facing out), pet fee (paid pre-trip)
ACCESSIBILITY: 1 step required for enter, multi-level home, bedroom on main level, steep interior stairs
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

ATTRACTIONS: Donner Memorial State Park (1 mile), Historic Downtown Truckee & Visitor Center (3 miles), Donner Lake Vista Point (12 miles), Nevada Museum of Art (35 miles), Idlewild Park (35 miles), Rancho San Rafael Regional Park (36 miles), The Discovery (37 miles)
GONE FISHING: Shaun’s Guide Service Donner Lake (2 miles), Trout Creek Outfitters (3 miles), Fish Tight Lines Guide Service (7 miles), Hunter’s Bigger Fish (10 miles), Maher’s Guide Service (11 miles), Gilligans Guide Service (12 miles)
HIT THE SLOPES: Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort (6 miles), Donner Ski Ranch (8 miles), Boreal Mountain California (9 miles), Sugar Bowl Resort (9 miles), Northstar California Resort (10 miles), Soda Springs Mountain Resort (12 miles), Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort (13 miles), Homewood Mountain Resort (22 miles), Diamond Peak Ski Resort (24 miles)
AIRPORT: Reno-Tahoe International Airport (39 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $150 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This multi-level home requires 1 exterior step to enter. Although there is a bedroom on the main level, a steep interior staircase is required to access the other bedrooms, which are located on the lower level. While there is a shared full bathroom on the main level, the only bathroom on the lower level is an en-suite bathroom, accessible through the primary bedroom
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located on the porch facing the outdoor entryway, 1 camera is located on the front of the home facing the driveway, and 1 camera is located on the garage facing the driveway. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion

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An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, seating, and a view of the building's interior.

Pool
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Pet friendly

$144 nightly

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

Parking on site

Kitchen

Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Refrigerator
Stovetop

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 private bathrooms
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table

Entertainment

Outdoor areas

Patio

Comfort

Air conditioning

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Things to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Motor boating 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
First aid kit

General

Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are 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 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

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Cozy Lake-View Hideaway! Pet-Friendly Truckee Home to the airport?

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

Does Cozy Lake-View Hideaway! Pet-Friendly Truckee Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Cozy Lake-View Hideaway! Pet-Friendly Truckee Home to the beach?

This vacation home is 6.1 mi (9-min drive) from West End Beach and 16.7 mi (22-min drive) from Moon Dunes Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cozy Lake-View Hideaway! Pet-Friendly Truckee Home offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cozy Lake-View Hideaway! Pet-Friendly Truckee Home?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Cozy Lake-View Hideaway! Pet-Friendly Truckee Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cozy Lake-View Hideaway! Pet-Friendly Truckee Home?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Cozy Lake-View Hideaway! Pet-Friendly Truckee Home have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Cozy Lake-View Hideaway! Pet-Friendly Truckee Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Cozy Lake-View Hideaway! Pet-Friendly Truckee Home to downtown Truckee?

This vacation home is 2.9 mi away from Truckee.

Cozy Lake-View Hideaway! Pet-Friendly Truckee Home Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Mostly very nice

The property is very clean and nicely updated high-end kitchen and bathrooms. Extremely quiet although there is little freeway noise. That didn't bother us when we were sleeping. One issue is that a kitchen gas stove knob is missing . I hope property manager knows it.

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Iain B.

Jul 1, 2024

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

Don’t plan on getting sleep

The house was nice enough, clean and nice view of Donner Lake. However, the noise from the freeway was extremely loud and prevented sleep. During the day it wasn’t so noticeable given ambient noise from tv etc but once retiring for the evening, it was almost impossible to get to sleep.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Eileen S.

Jun 5, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Location

Truckee

The house was nice inside. Kitchen and bathrooms are newly updated. The view is amazing! The traffic noise was horrible. You could not open the windows because it was so loud. The blinds in the bedroom upstairs are broken. It felt a little uncomfortable in the bathroom downstairs because there was a window with no blinds.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Peggy

Mar 8, 2024

Road noise

While the property is roomy with a fantastic view of Donner lake , its proximity to the highway makes it extremely noisy at all times . Not the cleanest either.Very strange there aren’t any outdoor decks. As we were there in winter this was ok but I would never rent in summer without outdoor space to enjoy . Also , The person in the downstairs 2nd bedroom has to run up and down steep stairs to bathroom or walk through the master to access . Very inconvenient .

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Mar 17, 2025

Marvelous Home, Amazing Views and Relaxing Stay

This is our second stay at this gorgeous home overlooking Donner Lake. The home is situated minutes from Truckee where there are wonderful restaurants, groceries stores and fun shopping. The 'Great Room' is huge with panoramic views of Donner Lake and the mountains. The Primary Suite is also huge with the same views. LOVE the kitchen - the kitchen of my dreams with granite countertops, a big center island, every type of appliance you could wish for, lots of pots, pans, dishware, etc. Eat in or take out and enjoy the view. There are two gas burning fireplaces (upstairs and downstairs) that warm up the home incredibly well. It was in the 20's our whole stay. We were toasty warm. Need one of these! Nice to have a bathroom on the main floor that can be used by the second bedroom. The third bedroom is downstairs next to the Primary Suite. The home comes with a washer and dryer. Paul is a fantastic host! He is responsive, friendly and welcoming. We'll be back next winter!

Verified review

8/10 Good

Marlene L.

Feb 22, 2023

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

Great Truckee Property

My family and I greatly enjoyed staying at this property. Although you can hear the sounds of the freeway, it didn’t bother us at all. We were warned that the picture windows would get the afternoon sun would warm up the place, so we made sure all the heaters were off before we left the house. The view of the lake was spectacular. The newly renovated kitchen and bathrooms were awesome! I was so excited to have heated floors. They accept dogs, but there is a slight fee. One of the bedrooms bed (queen) was extremely squeaky and kept my son up all night. My primary bed was awesome. The only complaint/concern was the cleanliness of the place. The refrigerator was dirty. The countertop was sticky, there were bugs on the window sills, the only carpet in the stairs needs to be replaced. I wanted to clean things up and ran out of the only paper towel roll that was available. Other than that, it was a fabulous stay! Close to town, grocery shopping, playing in the snow, great coffee at Wild Cherries!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

Verified review

8/10 Good

Alicia A.

Mar 26, 2025

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway for a great price!

We had the greatest time at this cabin. The view alone is worthy of the cost to rent. You could not ask for a more picturesque place to vacation! With that being said, there were a few issues we ran into. The highway runs right in front of the cabin. It is located several feet lower, but it is quite visible and quite noisy at times. Still worth the rent in my opinion, but it would have been good to know that beforehand. Secondly, the cleaning left something to be desired. It wasn’t terrible but when you pay a cleaning fee, it is pretty frustrating. There were dead bugs on the floor, food stuck to the floor, a coffee cup full of days old coffee in the microwave (which means obviously the microwave wasn’t cleaned), and a pretty gross toilet seat in the upstairs bathroom. It definitely made us question how much “cleaning” really took place before our arrival. Finally, the dishwasher is on its last leg. At one point it “finished” with soap and water at the bottom and at another point it ran and ran all day. It only got hot sometimes and the soap didn’t get released much of the time. Definitely needs to be upgraded. Overall, we would definitely come back but there are a few improvements that need to be made!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jordan D.

Jan 22, 2019

Meh.

The view and location were both great, but the house itself could use some creature comforts to make it a place you want to stay in: 1) 409 or cleaning wipes and washcloths in the kitchen to wipe off counter tops. 2) more paper towels because we had to use so many to wipe down counters. 3) Updated bed linens. They looked really old and we questioned whether they were clean. And the pillows were yellow. 4) Hooks on backs of doors, especially the bathrooms! 5) Side tables and lamps in the bedrooms. 6) CLEAN OUT and organize the closets and kitchen drawers. All closets had misc. linens and pillows laying on the floor - gross, is that where our bed linens came from?! And kitchen drawers needed a good cleaning and some organizers. 7) We lacked a cookie sheet and an adequate amount of silverware. 8) Area rug and coffee table in the living room 9) We couldn't find ANY extra towels and after a wild goose chase, found them in the dryer. The updated kitchen was quite lovely though, and tile floors throughout took away the stress of spills or tracking in dirt (although we were careful not to do either, obviously).

Archival

4/10 Poor

Sush R.

Dec 31, 2015

Beautiful view.. But that's it.

First up I have to say the owner Paul was nice and accommodating, but the house had nothing else going on for it other than the view which is great! The cabin itself is pretty old & tired. We came to a cold cold house and it has some different sort of radiant heating from the ceiling which took forever to heat up the place. Paul suggested we start up the fireplace and that helped heat the main living area but the downstairs was very unpredictable temperature wise. We would wake up to a cold room in the middle of the night.. And the temp just wouldn't adjust fast enough. Additionally when we got to the house, we opened the dishwasher to find dishes that were covered in fungus/mold that was likely weeks old. That was disgusting and a health hazard for sure. The utensils at the cabin are OLD.. I did read that in other reviews but figured it couldn't be that bad. They're really pretty bad! Paul was very helpful, but I will not be renting this cabin again. I did not think it was worth what we paid for the quality of cabin. While we enjoyed the view at the cabin, that's about it. So be forewarned if you rent!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2015

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward Z.

Aug 21, 2022

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

Awesome place

Greta location and view. Plenty of space and well kept.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

Aug 5, 2022

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

Lake View Cabin

Very nice Cabin close to everything in Truckee. The Main living area looks out over the Lake and is a spectacular view. Large beautiful well equipped kitchen. 2 very large TV screens in both the living area and master bedroom. Would stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

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Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transportation

Kitchen

Dining

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Living spaces

Entertainment

Outdoor areas

Comfort

Pets

Suitability/Accessibility

Things to do

Safety features

General

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Pets

Children and extra beds

Events

Smoking

Important information

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Cozy Lake-View Hideaway! Pet-Friendly Truckee Home Reviews

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Very Good

9.0/10

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10/10 Excellent

John H.

John H.

10/10 Excellent

Veronica C.

Veronica C.

10/10 Excellent

Montae R.

Montae R.

10/10 Excellent

alexis d.

alexis d.

10/10 Excellent

HIRA A.

Beautiful place

HIRA A.

8/10 Good

Daniel T. L.

Amazing views and access to Truckee/Tahoe

Daniel T. L.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Great location, great home

Jennifer H.

10/10 Excellent

Martin O.

Great place, great view