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Donner Lake Views: Rustic Truckee Cabin!

Cabin near Donner Lake in Truckee

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TV, fireplace
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Dining
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102610 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Memorial State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪71 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Truckee

Southside Highlands stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Southside Highlands cabin, you'll find Donner Lake and Donner Memorial State Park. Also, Tahoe National Forest 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 - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sugar Bowl - 18 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Northstar California Resort - 34 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Palisades Tahoe - 41 min drive - 23.0 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 14 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪New Moon Natural Foods - ‬13 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.

Donner Lake Views: Rustic Truckee Cabin!

Whether you’re looking for a ski getaway, hiking trip, or lake activities, this family-owned Truckee cabin rental across the street from Donner Lake is a perfect pick for outdoor enthusiasts! Built in the '80s, this spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bath cabin provides modern amenities combined with old-school charm, featuring a fully equipped kitchen, a washer and dryer, and plenty of privacy. Just 1 mile from the beach and near many ski resorts, you'll find endless adventure, no matter the season!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Town of Truckee Registration Certificate #STR21-006551 | Washer & Dryer | 1 Mi to Beach | Near Ski Resorts | Pet Friendly (No Fee)

Bedroom 1: California King Bed | Bedroom 2: California King Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 4: California King Bed | Bedroom 5: Queen Bed

CABIN LIVING: Rustic interior, built in the 1980s w/ kitchen & bathroom remodels, 2 flat-screen TVs w/ cable, dining table, board games, wood-burning stove, decks w/ lake views, gas grill, 2,610 sq ft
KITCHEN: Stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, toaster, blender, Crockpot, dishware & flatware, cooking basics & spices, breakfast bar w/ seating
GENERAL: Free WiFi, ceiling fans, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, trash bags & paper towels, hair dryer, hangers, self check-in
FAQ: No A/C
ACCESSIBILITY: Multi-level cabin, exterior & interior stairs required to enter (multiple flights), bedroom & full bathroom on main floor
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), free street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

DONNER LAKE (across the street): Swimming, sailing, boating, water skiing, diving, fishing, paddle boarding, canoeing, kayaking, hiking
THE GREAT OUTDOORS: West End Beach (1 mile), Shoreline Park (3 miles), Donner Memorial State Park (5 miles), Donner Lake Swim Area (5 miles), Lake Tahoe (20 miles)
WINTER RECREATION: Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort & Cross Country Ski Center (10 miles), Sugar Bowl Resort (15 miles), Northstar Village Ice Skating Rink (15 miles), Northstar California Resort (17 miles)
AIRPORT: Reno-Tahoe International Airport (43 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This multi-level cabin requires the use of multiple flights of exterior and interior stairs to access. Although there are 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom on the main floor, additional interior stairs are required to access the bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas on the upper and lower levels
- NOTE: This property has ceiling fans but does not offer air conditioning
- NOTE: This is an older cabin with wear and tear that you would expect from an older cabin

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Donner Lake Views: Rustic Truckee Cabin!
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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
Donner Lake Views: Rustic Truckee Cabin!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Canoeing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,610 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals 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 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

489131

Frequently asked questions

How close is Donner Lake Views: Rustic Truckee Cabin! to the airport?

This cabin is 12.3 mi (19-min drive) away from the Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Donner Lake Views: Rustic Truckee Cabin! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

How close is Donner Lake Views: Rustic Truckee Cabin! to the beach?

This cabin is 1.7 mi (5-min drive) from West End Beach.

Does Donner Lake Views: Rustic Truckee Cabin! offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Donner Lake Views: Rustic Truckee Cabin!?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Donner Lake Views: Rustic Truckee Cabin!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Donner Lake Views: Rustic Truckee Cabin!?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Donner Lake Views: Rustic Truckee Cabin! have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Donner Lake Views: Rustic Truckee Cabin! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Donner Lake Views: Rustic Truckee Cabin! to downtown Truckee?

This cabin is 4.6 mi away from Truckee.

Donner Lake Views: Rustic Truckee Cabin! Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Whitney C.

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

Fun family trip

It was a nice place. Close to water and kid friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Keeghan S.

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

Lovely View

The property itself is rustic and beautiful. Digital communication prior was on time and detailed but we did not get a response from a property manager until after we checked out. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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

Rustic donner lake cabin

Quaint, spacious cabin at donner lake. We enjoyed our stay. Property can get hot in the summer, could use another window screen or screen door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Arnold B.

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

Excellent property with steps

Our family of 6 had a very comfortable stay at this large home. At 81 years old, I found the 61 steps to the main level to be a doable task.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Lake Donner House

Great accommodations for family. Kitchen, dining area (large table), bedrooms, beds & bathrooms were great. Outside decks were wonderful places to sit and talk. Downsides are number of steps, very difficult parking & initial musty smell. May book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy j.

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

Beautiful views

The kitchen was great! Lots of silverware, pots, pans, etc. Clean and spacious kitchen. There are a LOT of stairs at this property, I would not want to check in for the first time in the dark.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

mary a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Ideally stay for our family

We recently had a wonderful vacation at Donner Lake. The house is well furnitured, clean and very nice inside . it's perfect for a large crowd and not too far away from everything . Our family is very active so the stairs were not a problem for us but , I could see if others were less fit or active it would be a problem. Overall a perfect week for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Annual Donner visit

Rustic is a fair description but not a problem. The house served our needs well. Our favorite part was the large dining room. We could all enjoy meals together, always essential on our family gatherings. The oven door didn't close properly but we managed to prop it closed to use it. Property manager immediately responded to our concerns. It was a hot week so she purchased and delivered fans for each bedroom. The downstairs den was a great retreat for kids. There are many stairs to the house and bedrooms, just be prepared to get your exercise. Overall a very satisfying stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather R.

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

Great Location & View

We loved the location of this property enjoyed the views of the lake and Castle peak. The listing is accurate that the cabin is older. The carpet is very thick and holds a lot of dust. Bathrooms are updated nicely. There are a lot of stairs! I didn’t mind it but could see how it could be a problem for someone older.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Marketa

Good family vacation!

Our family had a wonderful time at Donner. House was great. Beds were very comfortable which is important to us. Deck was nice to hang out on and the view was gorgeous. Property company was easy to communicate with and helpful. Would have given it 5 stars but parking was not ideal. Even though it’s a 3 car garage anything over a small suv does not fit and there is no street parking. Would definitely come back.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Get your steps workout here!!

I think we counted 90 steps from the street level to the third floor. Thank goodness we are all in pretty good shape. It also helps to have a couple of very strong men to help carry up coolers, suitcases, etc.. kitchen was very well stocked, plenty of bath towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard P.

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

Nice place Lots of steps inside and outside!

Overall, very nice place. Listing says "steps required to access property" -- true, but a bit understated. There is one steep flight up from the street, then a less steep flight to to lower level of the house. Once inside another steep flight to the living area, then another steep flight to bedrooms 4 and 5.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lindie N.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Frustrating

The property itself was average. Outside, on the deck, was filthy. Communication with Evolve was poor, and it was absolutely terrible with the property manager/owner. We are still trying to get communication from the property Manager/owner because we left an item at the house and we want to retrieve it. Very frustrating. We worry that we won’t be able to get this item back and it was valuable to our grandson.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Robert W.

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

Too many stairs

When we arrived at the house, we couldn't get in. The lockbox code they mailed to me was wrong. Everyone in our party tried it but to no avail. Finally, after an hour someone tried 0000 and it worked. In the house, the living room carpet was covered with lint, and outside Debree and the freezer had melted ice cream all over the bottom. The bed sheets were clean, but the decorative pillow covers had obviously been slept on and not washed previously. Outside, there was garbage all over the yard and the garbage can in the garage was overflowing. It did not say in the advertisement that there were several flights of stairs. We went in expecting just one flight and found 30 steps up to the house itself, then two flights to the main floor and another flight to two of the bedrooms. Since our party consisted of eight elderly people, five of whom are handicapped, this was extremely inconvenient, almost impossible. Overall, I was very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023