In Truckee .Stay at this Truckee vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Tahoe National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area and Tahoe Donner Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
Tahoe Donner Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
Donner Lake - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
Northstar California Resort - 21 min drive - 13.0 miles
Getting around
Truckee Station - 12 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 11 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Coffeebar Bakery - 10 min drive
Tahoe Donner - 5 min drive
Panda Express - 11 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.
Hale Mauka - Family-friendly 3BD/2BA House With Modern Furnishings
Welcome to Hale Mauka, our "home in the mountains". Our three bedroom, two bath house is truly our second home in Tahoe Donner. We are proud to be able to share it with you throughout the year.
Hale Mauka can comfortably sleep eight guests. A downstairs master suite with a 42in TV is down the hall from the full kitchen. Upstairs, the 'kid's room' contains two sets of bunk beds and a pair of fat boy bean bag stools for lounging. The other upstairs room has a 42in TV and queen bed. A full living room and dining room combine to give lots of room for families to stretch out and relax after a full day enjoying the Tahoe surroundings. There is a wood stove in the living room that can heat the entire home; baseboard heaters and humidifiers are also in each room to further control the temperature.
Don't want to totally unplug while you're away? No worries -- high speed internet is included along with free WiFi for guests. Three LCD Smart TVs (55in in the living room, 42in in two bedrooms) have built-in Netflix/Hulu/Amazon Prime connections so you can stream videos to your heart's content. The living room TV also includes an HD cable feed so you can watch the major sports games in real time. A Mac Mini is in the loft along with an Airprint-capable printer, so you can surf the web or even get some work done if needed.
Located on Alder Creek Road, it is one of the first thoroughfares in Tahoe Donner to get plowed, providing clear access to your snow sport destinations. The Tahoe Donner Downhill ski area is 5 minutes away, as is the Alder Creek Adventure (Cross Country/Equestrian) Center. An easy jaunt down 89 takes you to Northstar, Squaw and other Tahoe destinations.
Great views of Alder Creek can be seen from the front deck. The rear deck leads to a wonderful backyard play area where kids can go downhill with the provided sleds or just roll around in the snow. You can even play horseshoes in the horseshoe pitch in the front yard.
The kitchen is fully equipped with cookware, utensils, and dinnerware. There is also a full size washer and dryer so you can pack lightly.
High thread-count sheets, down comforters and memory foam mattresses on all beds, along with soft towels ensure that you can relax in luxury after a full day of fun.
Tahoe Donner Private Amenity Access - Important Info for Our Guests Our home is located in Tahoe Donner, and as a short-term tenant, you have access to Tahoe Donner’s public amenities (Downhill Ski Resort, Cross Country Ski Center, Snowplay, Golf Course, Bikeworks, Equestrian Center and all restaurants) during your stay. Access to Tahoe Donner’s private amenities (Beach Club Marina, Trout Creek Recreation Center, Northwoods Pool, and the Tennis + Pickleball Center) requires a valid Short-Term Tenant Card and Daily Access Fees at the time of entry. This property includes six (6) cards for use during your stay.
One Short-Term Tenant Card is required per person, ages 3+ (per day). Short-term tenants with valid Short-Term Tenant Cards are required to pay Daily Access Fees to access private amenities. Blackout dates apply during select peak/holiday periods for private amenities, at which time Short-Term Tenant Cards are not eligible for private amenity access (not applicable to public amenities). The 2026 blackout dates include: Jan 17-19 Feb 14-16 May 23-25 July 1-5 Sept 5-7 Nov 26-29 Dec 24-Jan 3, 2027 You may learn more by visiting the STR Visitor Information website page.
NOTE: We strongly prefer to rent to family groups. Parties of 6 or more must include children in order for your booking request to be accepted.
Town of Truckee TOT Registration Certificate No. 026112
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Phone
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Things to do
Boat
Golf
Kayak
Optional golf privileges
Ski lift privileges
Snow sports gear
Tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Recycling
Unit size: 1,416 square feet
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 35
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Put all recycling in blue bags and all trash in white bags.
Take trash and recycling out to the bear box and return the bear box key to the small drawer next to the fridge.
Disconnect the propane tank. Refill the tank at Mountain Hardware (Donner Pass Rd and 89S) to the level at your arrival. Place the tank inside the house in the corner next to the sliding glass door.
Ensure that the Tahoe Donner guest passes are hanging from the key hooks in the kitchen by the front door
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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 Registration Number 026112
Property is also known as
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Hale Mauka Family-friendly 3bd/2ba Modern Furnishings
Hale Mauka Family-friendly 3bd/2ba House Modern Furnishings
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Hale Mauka Family-friendly 3bd/2ba House Modern Furnishings
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Hale Mauka Family-friendly 3bd/2ba Modern Furnishings
Hale Mauka Family friendly 3bd/2ba House With Modern Furnishings
Hale Mauka Family friendly 3bd/2ba House With Modern Furnishings
Frequently asked questions
How close is Hale Mauka - Family-friendly 3BD/2BA House With Modern Furnishings to the airport?
This vacation home is 8.7 mi (13-min drive) away from the Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Hale Mauka - Family-friendly 3BD/2BA House With Modern Furnishings have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Hale Mauka - Family-friendly 3BD/2BA House With Modern Furnishings to the beach?
This vacation home is 10.1 mi (17-min drive) from West End Beach.
Does Hale Mauka - Family-friendly 3BD/2BA House With Modern Furnishings offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Hale Mauka - Family-friendly 3BD/2BA House With Modern Furnishings?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Hale Mauka - Family-friendly 3BD/2BA House With Modern Furnishings?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Hale Mauka - Family-friendly 3BD/2BA House With Modern Furnishings?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Hale Mauka - Family-friendly 3BD/2BA House With Modern Furnishings have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Hale Mauka - Family-friendly 3BD/2BA House With Modern Furnishings have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Hale Mauka - Family-friendly 3BD/2BA House With Modern Furnishings to downtown Truckee?
This vacation home is 4.2 mi away from Truckee.
Hale Mauka - Family-friendly 3BD/2BA House With Modern Furnishings Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 121 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 121 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 121 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 121 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kirk F.
Feb 9, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
For my first time renting a BnB style cabin, i was pleasantly surprized with how thoughtful and family-fun oriented they had set everything up to be. I think it was the small things that really added up to it being a very pleasant stay. Will be back.
Kirk F.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Nico P.
Jan 28, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
We had an really excellent stay. The house was clean, warm, comfortable for two families (each with two kids), and affordable. The location was very convenient for us, the kids loved sledding in the backyard every day. It was a wonderful home base for a great long weekend. Having the FireTV app on my iPhone helped a lot with managing the television.
Nico P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Laurel H.
Jan 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Our host was kind and responsive. We had some issues with tech but were able to get it resolved. The amenities were ok, but had anticipated common items like shower soap and sponges and trash bags to be available. I think refreshing and updating their guest binder and directions for checking in would go a long way to make for a smoother stay for future guests.Otherwise, it was cozy, and plenty of space for all our guests. We had a good time!
Laurel H.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sheri P.
Dec 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Hale Mauka is as wonderful for a families as all the reviews suggest. With three teenage sons between our two families, my brother's and my family had a memorable Christmas with several feet of snow, lots of good food that was easy to prepare in the well-equipped kitchen, and many hours of board games played on the nice big dining room table. Ed and Bernadette were kind and responsive hosts. I also appreciated the details that made it all work well - ample soft towels, lots of lanterns and a wood burning stove to make it through the power outage comfortably in the big snow storm, a great house layout for two families with room for separate and together time.
Sheri P.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stacy F.
Aug 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very easy check-in and the cabin is comfortable, well-maintained, and clean! We enjoyed the kitchen especially, bc it was very well-appointed. Thanks for a great stay!
Stacy F.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
James H.
Aug 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Love Truckee
Truckee is a great place to stay. Place was great w/ the bunk room and location to downtown and Donner Lake.
James H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Robin B.
Jul 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We brought my sons family including their 10 YO and 19 Month Old children. Plenty of fun toys and games. We would have liked a little empty cupboard space in the kitchen and a few less stairs but we had a great time. We appreciated the access to tech and all the plush bedding.
Robin B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
April M.
Apr 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
It has everything we need
We had a great stay. Cabin is just the perfect size for our family. It has all the things we needed. Good communication with host. Bed is comfortable. Kids enjoyed sledding at the back. Highly recommended.
April M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tavis M.
Mar 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay In Donner
My wife and 2 kids (3 and 2) had a great time at this location. Did a little sledding in the backyard, skiing at Donner ski hill (couple minute drive), sledding at the main sled hill on Northwoods and went to some good restaurants in the area. The location was perfect for our little getaway.
Tavis M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heather S.
Feb 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family mountain get-away
Cozy, clean, and comfortably well-stocked for a family, from the well-appointed kitchen to the board games and sleds. And responsive owner.
Heather S.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pat L.
Feb 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Trip to the Snow!
This is our second year coming to Hale Mauka for a winter trip and both times have been wonderful! The cabin is cozy, the backyard is a sledder’s dream, and Ed and Bernadette are helpful and caring hosts. Five stars!!
Pat L.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa W.
Jan 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Mountain Home
This was the perfect place to stay with my young children and inlaws. The downstairs bed/bath gave the inlaws some space and privacy (and us some distance from snoring ;P) while the upstairs bunkroom and 2nd bedroom/bathroom was ideal for us and the kids. The common living/dining area was cozy and the backyard was great for sledding with little kids. Also the property is close to many ski options, and the property as a whole was very clean and well maintained. We would definitely stay again!
Melissa W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda L.
Jan 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastical friends retreat
We had a great time. Amazing area. Everything was top notch!
Rhonda L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
April D.
Jan 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We had a wonderful 4 night stay at this property. The house was extremely clean. We all slept well. It’s very close to Sugarbowl where we have passes. Easy access to Safeway too. If you want take-out, not many places deliver so be prepared to pick up or just enjoy dinner out.Great communication with property owner and plenty of dry wood and kindling for the fireplace.Just two items to note: Alder Creek is a busy street and not appropriate to walk on. We enjoy walks in the neighborhood and to hiking trails. Not recommended here. Better to drive. Also, during the winter, there can be a lot of ice on the stairs leading to the house from the garage. Proceed with caution, especially when you are carrying something like wood from the garage to the house. All in all a great stay! We definitely recommend this home for families.
April D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
anna v.
Jan 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location
We stayed for one week over the New Years and had a wonderful time. The home is in a prime location for snow play. My kids had a wonderful time playing in the snow and sledding everyday. The home is well stocked with everything we needed. Ed communicated with us before and during our stay. I would not hesitate to book this home again for our next trip to Truckee.
anna v.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hanh p.
Sep 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Mini vacation
This place was cozy and exactly what we needed for a quick weekend getaway!
Hanh p.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nevin T.
Aug 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Nice
Nevin T.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian F.
Jul 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Great value. Not fancy, but very friendly and welcoming place. Perfect for a family trip. Clean. Kids loved the games; we did a puzzle. Only issue was an issue getting the PS3 controllers to work, but probably for the best as kids had no excuse to be inside…
Brian F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mike C., Central Pennsylvania
Jul 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Western States Base Camp
We used Hale Mauka as our base residence for the Western States 100, and it worked out perfectly. It was an easy commute to Palisades (Olympic Village) for pre-race events and to race start. Truckee was right down the hill and had everything we needed. The residence was comfortable and clean and exactly what the pictures showed and was described. Had everything needed to serve large meals if so inclined to do so. The locals (bear, deer, racoons, and coyotes) wandered by to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. Hale Mauka really made our experience in the Tahoe area so relaxing and carefree.
Mike C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Thom Harpole and Chris W.
Apr 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family getaway to Tahoe Donner
Our family of six: two grandparents two parents and two young kids could not have found a better place to enjoy our four-day weekend at Tahoe Donner. It was clean, comfortable, and at all the necessities we could’ve asked for with a nice view of the skyline and quick access to Tahoe Donner ski area. We appreciate that there was ample games, play equipment, and easy, check-in checkout processes. Would absolutely stay here again.
Thom Harpole and Chris W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael H., Berkeley, CA
Mar 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property and great owner
This is the second time we've stayed at Ed's property in Tahoe Donner. The home is comfortable and cozy, and Ed is super responsive and helpful as a property owner for any requests we had.
Michael H.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Heather F., Placentia CA
Mar 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Tahoe Ski Weekend
We had a great time and enjoyed the home. A few issues w the description of the home online as it said it had a hot tub but did not. Also said it had multiple humidifiers but only found 1. I let owners know so they could get both things addressed for next renters. Kitchen is adequate in some ways but lacking in other ways Overall a nice place to stay.
Heather F.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tony M.
Feb 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a family
Cute little house and is great for a family. Backyard has a great sledding hill for the kids. Bedrooms are well laid out too and the kids loved having the bunkbeds. We’ve already booked the house again for the summer so we can enjoy the yard and area then too!
Owners had great communication as well. Always responded within a half hour to any of our questions leading up to the trip, or during the trip.
Thanks again!
Tony M.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Danielle D.
Feb 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
This was our 4th time here and it just feels so great returning. We love it every year. It is the perfect spot for our family.
The house is cozy and has everything you need. The backyard is the best! Hours of endless fun! We can't say enough about this place. Looking forward to next year.
Danielle D.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erika H.
Jan 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice vacation
Very comfortable beds, they have everything you need.