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Inviting home with hot tub, indoor pool & sauna access & deck

Family-friendly stay near Donner Lake

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Property grounds
Children's area
Exterior
Exterior
Indoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61029 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Golf Course
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Tennis Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Truckee

In Truckee .Within a 5-minute walk of this Truckee vacation home, you'll find Tahoe National Forest and Tahoe Donner Golf Course. Tahoe Donner Tennis Center and Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Tahoe Donner Golf Course - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tahoe Donner Tennis Center - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Donner Lake - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Northstar California Resort - 17 min drive - 13.5 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 9 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬7 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.

Inviting home with hot tub, indoor pool & sauna access & deck

Little Pinecone Retreat

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Permit #: 016980
Occupancy: 5

Create lasting memories for your next destination vacation here, surrounded by towering pines! This townhome offers easy access to Tahoe Donner area attractions, with Trout Creek Recreation Center within walking distance, including a shared pool, hot tub, and sauna for an additional fee. Plus, the home offers family-friendly amenities, including a Pack 'n Play, a high chair, children's plastic dinnerware, a baby gate, toys, and games. Central heating keeps the home warm and cozy in colder weather. The full kitchen is equipped to cook up your favorite family recipes to share at the dining table, or use the coffee maker to make a hot mug of coffee or hot cocoa.

Tahoe Donner Amenity Access – Important Information for Guests

Beginning January 1, 2026, Short-Term Tenant Card access to private amenities will be unavailable on designated blackout dates to prioritize homeowner access during peak times.

Blackout Dates (No Private Amenity Access):

January 17–19 (MLK Weekend)
February 14–16 (Presidents’ Day Weekend)
May 23–25 (Memorial Day Weekend)
July 1–5 (Fourth of July Holiday)
September 5–7 (Labor Day Weekend)
November 26–29 (Thanksgiving Weekend)
December 24 – January 3, 2027 (Christmas & New Year’s Holiday)
Private Amenities (Access with valid Short-Term Tenant Card when available):

Trout Creek Recreation Center (Year-Round)
Beach Club Marina (Seasonal)
Tennis & Pickleball Center (Seasonal)
Northwoods Pool (Seasonal)
Daily Access Fees for Private Amenities:

Ages 0–2: Free
Ages 3–6: $10 per person
Ages 7 and up: $30 per person
One Short-Term Tenant Card is required per person, ages 3 and older
Public Amenities:

Short-Term Tenant Cards are not required for public amenities
Short-term guests are always welcome
Public rates apply

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
The pellet stove is not operational.
This vacation rental is not equipped with air-conditioning.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,029 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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, a first aid kit, 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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

68633

Frequently asked questions

How close is Inviting home with hot tub, indoor pool & sauna access & deck to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.2 mi (13-min drive) away from the Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Inviting home with hot tub, indoor pool & sauna access & deck have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Inviting home with hot tub, indoor pool & sauna access & deck to the beach?

This vacation home is 8.2 mi (13-min drive) from West End Beach.

Does Inviting home with hot tub, indoor pool & sauna access & deck offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Inviting home with hot tub, indoor pool & sauna access & deck?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Inviting home with hot tub, indoor pool & sauna access & deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Inviting home with hot tub, indoor pool & sauna access & deck?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Inviting home with hot tub, indoor pool & sauna access & deck have a pool?

This vacation home features an indoor pool.

Does Inviting home with hot tub, indoor pool & sauna access & deck have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Inviting home with hot tub, indoor pool & sauna access & deck to downtown Truckee?

This vacation home is 2.9 mi away from Truckee.

Inviting home with hot tub, indoor pool & sauna access & deck Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kristy L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We were disappointed with our stay at this property. Several advertised amenities were not as promised, and the cleanliness was substandard—it was evident that portions of the home had not been properly cleaned before our arrival.We had high hopes for our New Year's celebration with family, but the experience fell short due to these issues and poor communication from the property management. When we reached out regarding the discrepancies between what was advertised and what was provided, we received little to no response.We have requested a partial refund from Vacasa to account for the missing amenities and cleaning issues, but as of this review, we have not received a response or resolution.I would recommend future guests confirm all amenities directly before booking and be prepared for potential communication challenges with the management company.
Obvious drops of egg on the front of kitchen cabinets from prior guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Did the trick

Clean and practical unit, no issues
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Pine Cone

Very clean, bedrooms were small, pictures were deceiving and TV channels didn’t have the network stations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Young-Eun P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

A few of us wanted a long weekend getaway close to skiing. There was plenty of room for 3 people, comfortable living room and dining area, and the kitchen had everything we needed for a home cooked meal. Best of all, this place didn’t require us to do tons of housekeeping prior to check out which we truly appreciated. We are planning to stay here again next trip out!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

matt t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mislead

The residence is decent. It's clean but needs maintenance. The location is a little out of the way which wouldnt be an issue if the amenities where reasonably available. We booked a sbowboarding trip and specifically looked for a place with a hot tub. Upon booking, i read the review and staryed to wonder if the hot tub was available. I contacted management ti inquire whether the hot would be available. I was assured that it would be. What I was not told is there will be a fee to use the amenities. Now I was prepared to pay something because I read the reviews. But $20 per day per per day is not an available amenity. It is very misleading and i will bevreporting it to the company. This is very dissapointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Anna B., Pleasanton, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice apartment.

Well stocked kitchen. Everything worked. A bit of a drive to the ski resorts but close to cross country skiing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica B., California

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean well laid out

This property was clean and mostly well maintained. Be sure to check the fees associated with this property, it significantly bumps up the nightly rate. I didn't catch it until after we had booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay in Tahoe Donner

Was here for a winter wedding close to the lodge Perfect place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot for my family

Great location and perfect place for extra family to stay for Thanksgiving.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S., New York City

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Wonderful home in a perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

corey r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Donner cabin

We had a nice time. It was a hot week and the fans helped. There was some Mold and several lightbulbs out. The only huge bummer was having to pay so much to use the pool and the high fees otherwise it was super fun!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elliott T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy Truckee Condo

Couch and beds are super comfy. Lots of blankets and towels. My only suggestion is letting folks know that it will cost you $16/person to use the hot tub, pool, and gym facilities. Loved our stay and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

brian m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Inaccurate Description of Amenities

Condo was nice, but the one amenity I wanted (and checked) was a hot tub. This unit promised a hot tub, but turns out it was at the local community center and I needed passes which were never provided. I called the first night to say we needed the passes. While they were friendly on the phone, the passes were never delivered for my whole stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022