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Exterior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71408 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Truckee, CA
  • Donner Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Donner Memorial State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Truckee

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Donner Lake and Tahoe National Forest. Also, Donner Memorial State Park is within half a mile (1 km) and West End Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • West End Beach - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 13 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 23 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 14 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬13 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.

Washoe Wonder - Donner Lake - Serene & Cozy

**Stay Longer With Low Midweek Rates**

Tucked away at the end of Donner Lake's west shore neighborhood, this darling home truly feels like a wooded escape. It's nestled at the base of Donner Peak, with a large back deck that faces towards the summit. When you step into the kitchen, you'll fall in love with the baby blue details, granite counters, and glass cabinets. The kitchen is partially open to the spacious, bright living room, perfect for holding the whole family. Down the hall, you'll find a full bathroom and three bedrooms, including a master with its own en-suite bathroom. The front-facing bedrooms open to a small patio, a perfect place to read in the shadow of the yard's massive Jeffrey pine trees.

If the lake is calling your name this summer, pack your bag and head out the front door - you can walk to Donner Lake's West End Beach in less than 15 minutes, where you can enjoy everything from volleyball to kayak rentals to sandy space for lounging in the sun. With beautiful hiking trails and a vintage ice creamery both less than a mile away, this is the perfect rental for your summer getaway!

Main Level
- Living Room: Seating for 6-7 and large flat screen TV
- Dining Room: Seating for 6 and access to back deck
- Kitchen: Fully stocked with electric stove top and oven, microwave, toaster oven, dishwasher and more
- Master Bedroom: Cal King Bed, en-suite bathroom, access to balcony, sleeps 2
- Master Bathroom: 3/4 bath with shower, sink, and toilet
- Bedroom #1: Queen bed, access to balcony, sleeps 2
- Bedroom #2: Twin bed, Twin over Twin bunk, sleeps 2
- Bathroom: Full bath with shower/tub, sink, and toilet
- Laundry: Washer and dryer available for guest use
- Back Deck: Propane bbq in summer months, nestled up against the mountainside

Parking
- Garage: 4-car tandem garage
- Driveway: Parking for 2 cars depending on snow conditions

*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.

Property manager

Tahoe Truckee Vacation Properties

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,408 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Washoe Wonderdonner Lakeserene Cozy
Washoe Wonder*Donner Lake*Serene Cozy
Washoe Wonder - Donner Lake - Serene & Cozy Truckee
304420

Frequently asked questions

How close is Washoe Wonder - Donner Lake - Serene & Cozy to the airport?

This vacation home is 12.2 mi (18-min drive) away from the Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Washoe Wonder - Donner Lake - Serene & Cozy have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Washoe Wonder - Donner Lake - Serene & Cozy to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi (5-min drive) from West End Beach.

Does Washoe Wonder - Donner Lake - Serene & Cozy offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Washoe Wonder - Donner Lake - Serene & Cozy?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Washoe Wonder - Donner Lake - Serene & Cozy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Washoe Wonder - Donner Lake - Serene & Cozy?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Washoe Wonder - Donner Lake - Serene & Cozy have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Washoe Wonder - Donner Lake - Serene & Cozy have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Washoe Wonder - Donner Lake - Serene & Cozy to downtown Truckee?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Southside Highlands.

Washoe Wonder - Donner Lake - Serene & Cozy Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for kids and dog

Ok but probably wouldn’t rent again. Too many stairs for one family member
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

June S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Washoe vacation rental

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Donner Lake Washoe vacation home. Everything was to our satisfaction. The only thing I would suggest is that the online listing should mention the stairs to the front door. It was a bit of an issue with us with the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaci D., Santa Barbara, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

It was a lovely property and I would rent it again
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Property house needs to be deep cleaned, and inspection

The house smells like death, old warn out furnishings, a garage sale outfitting of hoge podge of crap.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Tammy F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very enjoyable location

The layout of the home flows very well. We were 6 people and never felt cramped. The back patio is a nice size and stepping right off onto the sloping mountainside was a plus as we hiked from there. Property furniture needs upgrading as two pieces had broken legs and beds rolled to the middle. Property managing company is aware and trying to guide property owner in this direction. Neighborhood is lovely as well.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

George L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy mountain getaway

We went primarily to learn more about the travails of the Donner party and explore their campsites. Unbelievable what they endured. Nice cabin and great location for whatever you want to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Cabin

The property is charming. The back deck was a highlight for us. One of the queen beds did not have a bed frame and rested on the floor. The listing says that there is a dishwasher and there isn't one, but there was equipment to wash dishes by hand. Since there isn't A/C or fans, we left the windows open and it was comfortable. We were able to use the internet, but could not figure out how to work the TV. The West End Beach was packed and did not appear to be enforcing physical distancing during the pandemic, so we did not use it. Local hiking trails were easy to find and not packed, so we enjoyed them. The Little Truckee Creamery is a treat not to overlook.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Hollie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old, cozy cabin

Great location, cozy cabin but very old. Furniture a little unstable and kitchen lacking some essentials; i.e. coffee grinder. Cabin did not have cable so recommend bringing fire stick, or Apple TV If you want to watch tv.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Julie F.

Washoe Cabin

House was fine and simple. Check-in process confusing. Apparently I was sent an email on June 26 that I needed to sign in order to get check in procedures. I never saw it. Two hours before checking in, I called the property management company to ask about check in and they said they'd resend the email, I needed to sign then they'd send check in process. Once I received I realized I had to drive 15 minutes on the highway to get keys (never heard of that before). There was no air conditioning and no fans so 80-90 degree temps were a bit uncomfortable. There were no wifi instructions during our stay, no posted information for anything. There were no check out instruction for dishes, towels, sheets, trash so we guessed at what to do. We had to drive keys back to property management upon departure (adding 30 minutes to our trip home). A fine trip with some frustrations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020