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A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best

Vacation home near Donner Lake in Truckee

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A wooden cabin with a garage, surrounded by trees.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a door, and a small tree.
A wooden cabin surrounded by tall pine trees with a snow-covered ground.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area, and a staircase.
A living room with two grey sofas, a glass coffee table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a microwave.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Tennis Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Coyote Moon Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Truckee

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Tahoe National Forest and Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. Donner Lake and Coyote Moon Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tahoe Donner Tennis Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Donner Lake - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Northstar California Resort - 22 min drive - 14.8 miles
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 23 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 8 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪New Moon Natural Foods - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬5 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.

A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best

We offer an affordable home in Truckee, California's Tahoe Donner, conveniently located off I-80. This three bedroom, two bath, 2000 square foot house is completely furnished, with high vaulted pine ceilings, pine cabinets in fully equipped kitchen, and the flat grounds nestled among trees make for excellent snow play in the winter; all the comforts of home. In the summer, the deck is perfect for leisure dining. Driveway parking for four vehicles.

The Tahoe Donner area for summer has Coyote Moon Golf Course, nearby hiking trails, public tennis/pickleball courts and shopping and dining in downtown Truckee. For the winter, we are 10 minutes to the Tahoe Donner downhill/world class cross-country ski areas (excellent for family and new skiers), 20 minutes to Palisades Tahoe, Northstar, Alpine Meadows, Sugar Bowl ski resorts, and 30 minutes to Reno, Nevada.

Try our house for a week or more for a peaceful, serene and relaxing vacation in the Sierras, winter or summer. We are confident you will return time and again. In the summer, escape from the heat and enjoy the cool mountain air; in the winter, enjoy skiing at the various resorts.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

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
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

  • 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR21-00265

Property is also known as

A Little Bit of Heaven a Mountain Experience at its Best
A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best Truckee

Frequently asked questions

How close is A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best to the airport?

This vacation home is 7.5 mi (12-min drive) away from the Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best to the beach?

This vacation home is 7.5 mi (12-min drive) from West End Beach and 17.1 mi (30-min drive) from Kings Beach State Recreation Area. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best to downtown Truckee?

This vacation home is 2 mi away from Truckee.

A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great little spot. It was very open in the communal area which was great for my larger group of 7. Plenty of room for us to all sleep comfortably as well. And a pretty close drive to all the cool spots in truckee
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rubi S.

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

Our favorite place to stay! Great time, excellent location!

This is our favorite place to stay in Truckee. The location is great and there is plenty of property to play in the snow.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

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

Great stay :)

Plenty of room for our group and nice big table to work on a puzzle after a day on the slopes. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jillian H.

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

Wonderful location and clean

Our family had a wonderful stay. The house is clean and spacious. It is close to ski resorts and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jefrey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in Truckee. During the winter (we visited during Snowmageddon), a snowblower clears the driveway once a day.There’s no toiletries provided, so make sure to bring your own soap, shampoo, etc. Same for coffee.The neighbors are also super nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was equipped with everything we needed and was spacious and comfortabe! Our only regret was that our stay wasn't longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ankit K.

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

Enjoyable stay

Clean and large
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

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

Tahoe Donner vacation house

Comfortable and convenient. Very nice property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony V.

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

Golf weekend with friends

Second year in a row we've stayed at this location. Nice home, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenn B.

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

So good!

Extremely spacious and cozy property! Solidly exceeded our expectations with a fantastic living room hangout space and great sleeping areas. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eva D.

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

Wow!

The house is just perfect! Perfect location, the living room is so warm and comfy! We LOVED out stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

allison g.

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

Casual mountain home

Great home in a beautiful neighborhood. Convenient, clean, beautiful, friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

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

Truckee Stay

Clean house with well stocked kitchen and linens. Good communication from owner. Nice location on the hill above downtown. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lili T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Everything went smoothly with check in and check out. The host answered our questions quickly. The place was as described except for the grill. It was in the listing but not at the house and apparently even if it was at the house it would be unusable. I recommended that it be removed from the listing. Otherwise everything was as expected. The location is really convenient. We would stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mckay D.

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

Great stay

The house was perfect for our needs. It's a bit older and dated so don't be expecting luxury, but great location and excellent communication leading up to our stay and during it. Would stay again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phuong P.

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

Exceeds our expectations

The house is nice and clean, located in a convenient location. It has all the things we need. Host is responsive. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nana V.

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

This is a great location!

This property is very nice, clean, big enough for a large family. Location is only 7 minutes from downtown Truckee and easy to get to. The neighborhood is nice and gives the real "I'm in the Sierras" feeling, fresh air, nice inside and out! While the decor is a little dated, but didn't effect any of my wonderful time away for a friend's wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy D.

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

Spacious area.

Overall, has what you need, and is maintained well. Lots of room in the common spaces. Large master bedroom. New couches.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danyel S.

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

Great Family Home

We rented this property to celebrate my husbands birthday and ski/snowboard at Northstar. The home fit our family of 6 perfectly and the living space was spacious and comfortable. The home is very clean and while the linens/towels/bedding/kitchen equipment/decorations are from my Mother’s generation everything was very well kept, clean, and functional. We enjoyed our stay and will happily re-book in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

So B.

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

Christmas weekend

The house looks amazing .we definitely come back. But we would recommend they should change the bed sheets . it's kind like Old. Another then that we had a great time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Veronica G.

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

Weekend Snowboarding/Ski Trip

Very clean, big and open concept, which was amazing. Kitchen supplies out dated, one of the burners does not work on the stove, the toaster was sparking/very hazardous, not safe. The beds are not comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jefferson C.

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

Great stay! Large, clean, comfortable

We had a great stay at Joyce's rental and would stay there again. It was super clean and comfortable and looked exactly like the photos, so we knew what to expect. Check-in and checkout was easy.Yes, the furnishings and decor need updating, but we knew this going in and were fine with it. There were some things that bugged us a little but didn't affect our stay, I mention them only to make this a more useful review:-The stove is a very old electric and is a bit difficult to cook on-The toaster needs replacing, it burns one side and doesn't toast the other-All of the non-stick cookware needs replacing as it is chipped and scratched-There is a dearth of cooking utensils (only one single metal spatula for instance) and no sharp knives-Silverware, dishware and glassware is what looks like a random lifetime accumulation. Very few drinking glasses, no wine glasses, lots of branded giveaway mugsAgain - this did not affect our stay but it's something to keep in mind if that stuff is important to you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Misleading description. No amenities

The description indicated swimmming , access to Tahoe Donner Association marina at donner lake :rentals, boat, paddle boards. Pickleball, tennis, jacuzzi. Not true at all. When I discussed with owner, she said she stopped paying for guest access about two years ago. It wasn’t worth it and she could not get paperwork done in time. Not helpful. Linens and towels were threadbare, at least 20 years old. Thermostat was not operational. Bathroom plunger was rotted and torn. At least 30 years old. It was if grandma went to assisted living and they just listed it for VRBO.
Maybe get a new one
Maybe get a new one
Expired access lanyards
Rooted
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rose D.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Got what I paid for, barely

The housekeeper didn't do a very good job prior to our visit. Upstairs bath was NOT clean (soap scum, hair on counter and shower) Rules given to us after we paid were lengthy and obviously not followed by housekeeper, esp. laundry. Also better instruction on how to unlock the shed would have been useful, as not everyone is familiar with anti-bear sheds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Robert J.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

DISAPPOINTING

Nice location. Disappointed in the FILTHY, broken down sofas in great room, even the particle board placed under cushions for support was broken. Garage was a real mess and dirty too. Weed wreaths & arrangements everywhere are laden with dust & would be best if removed completely. Needs a new coffee pot that automatically turns off when left . Kitchen has too much junk and needs to be sorted & organized. There were inaccessible burned out light bulbs in the high ceiling, so evening light was poor. We were left with 2 keys, but only 1 worked to open the front door. There was no garage door opener, which was very inconvenient.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

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