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Charming Donner Lake Cottage Steps from the Lake!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Exterior
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Donner Lake Cottage Steps from the Lake!

We are thrilled to share our charming two-bedroom, one-bathroom lakeside cottage with you!

Enjoy a complimentary late checkout at 2 pm on Sundays this summer (holidays excluded).

Home Highlights:
- Open concept living, dining, and kitchen
- 2 cozy bedrooms
- 1 spacious bathroom
- Updated, fully-equipped kitchen
- Inviting gas fireplace
- Walking distance to the beach and a restaurant

A Peak of Donner Lake is perfect for warm winter getaways and fun summer vacations.

The first floor includes the kitchen, living room, bathroom (with washer and dryer), and dining area. Upstairs, you'll find two comfortable bedrooms.

Downstairs:
- Well-equipped kitchen for delicious home-cooked meals
- Dining area for 4, plus 3 bar stools at the live edge breakfast bar
- Cozy living room with new couches, gas fireplace, and big screen TV
- Large bathroom with shower/tub combo, toilet, vanity, and stacked washer/dryer

Bedrooms:
- First bedroom with a queen bed and futon
- Second bedroom with two twin beds

Perfect for 4 adults or a family of 5. Please respect our quiet lake community—no parties or events.

One lesson we've learned about the great outdoors is the frequent requirement to wipe down the deck furniture. Despite our efforts to maintain the utmost cleanliness for your convenience, it seems that nature is working against us. You may need to wipe down the outdoor table, chairs, and any other outdoor seating. The dust and pollen accumulates within a matter of hours.

Book your stay now for a delightful and relaxing lakeside experience!


*Furnishings and amenities will be furnished as described whenever possible. In the event that an item is damaged/broken/lost the owner will restock as soon as possible. All items in description/pictures are not guaranteed.*

Property manager

Jed and the Tahoe Cohost Collective team

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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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 aged 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 not allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number STR21-00614, 001818

About the area

Map
Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Donner Ski Ranch - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Boreal Mountain Resort - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 20 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 21 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 10 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Donner Lake Cottage Steps from the Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Donner Lake Cottage Steps from the Lake! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Donner Lake Cottage Steps from the Lake! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Donner Lake Cottage Steps from the Lake! located?

Located in Donner Lake Woods, this holiday home is steps away from Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. Donner Memorial State Park and West End Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Charming Donner Lake Cottage Steps from the Lake! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C., Novato

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday in Donner
Had absolutely everything we needed for a wonderful cozy stay. Extremely convenient and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Utterly fabulous
The location is ideal, the place itself beautiful, and the hospitality absolutely superb!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa s., Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness
Donner Lake
Great location in quiet neighborhood on beautiful lake. Enjoyed hiking and solitude. Truckee was a short drive for restaurants, bookstore and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jim w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
It was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

chad h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin!
Great experience at the cabin. Perfect for our family of five. Very clean and nice touches throughout
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Frank P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, clean, close to lake and mountain climbing and hiking.
Cute, clean, close to lake and mountain climbing and hiking. Would stay again - if the price was right.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and a Great Location!
Greatly enjoyed our stay here. Fantastic location right near the lake and exactly as advertised. Jed was a communicative host.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house!
It was the perfect home for our family. The house was very clean and in a great location. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin; excellent communication
This was a lovely place to stay with amazing communication from the property managers. Highly recommended!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin
The cabin was beautiful- obviously recently renovated. Owners made it perfect right down to the details. It was conveniently located near West End beach which is great for kids. It was on the high end as fas as price, but you get what you pay for. We had a lovely time and would definitely choose it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

christopher L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cute cabin
Clean and close to Donner/Truckee. Good value
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denis D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Lake Cabin
This cabin was cozy, modernly outfitfitted, and perfect for a relaxing lake weekend for a couple or family. It is walking distance to the beach and local pub.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gaile S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Modern, Great Location, Absolutely Cute
The owners did an awesome renovation of the space and utilized every corner of the house. It is beautifully decorated with ultra soft carpets and super comfy couches and beds. They even had a grill, table and chairs, as well as lounge chairs right outside. The location was perfect - not too far from the beach and practically walking distance. It was a perfect rental for my family. We would definitely come back. Some quirky details to be mindful of: We aren't a tall family (all less than 5'6") and so we had no problem with walking around but there areas in the house that might be something to get use to if you are tall. It was really just at the stairs and at the bathroom where there were low spots, but the rest of the house would be as usual.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debby C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped, clean cabin
We enjoyed our stay and appreciated the cleanliness and comfort. Good communication with the owner. No problems at all. We would definitely come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Olive H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome little cabin with a great location!
This cabin was perfect for our family of 4, with easy access to West End Beach (fee-based, for those who don’t know) and the kids’ summer camp at Boreal. Cabin was cozy and super clean, kitchen well stocked, beds were comfy, and the hosts were great. Couldn’t ask for more!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Getaway to Our Favorite Family Vacation Lake
This newly remodeled cabin is a clean, comfortable and well-furnished landing spot for enjoying Donner Lake. The owners seem to have taken a lot of effort to make this rental appealing to both small groups of adults or families with children. Unlike other vacation homes in which we have stayed, the beds are comfy! Although not huge, the living room is furnished such that many people can comfortably hang out in the seating areas. Most renters will find the kitchen has all the appliances and other kitchen supplies needed to prepare their meals. The best feature of all - both the public and private beaches at the West end of the lake are just across the street and near a crosswalk, so accessing the lake is quick and safe! We would definitely visit this cabin again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin
We had a wonderful time staying at Cozy Cabin..it truly was cozy, clean and very comfortable! The kitchen was well stocked and had new appliances, it was a joy to cook in! The beds were very comfortable too! We were directly across the street from beach/lake, which we enjoyed and a nice neighborhood to take daily walks. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021