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Dog-friendly waterfront cabin w/ lake views & access - close to slopes

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
Property grounds
Exterior
TV, fireplace

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 689 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

About this property

Entire place

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

Dog-friendly waterfront cabin w/ lake views & access - close to slopes

Donner Lake Dream Cabin

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Permit #: 001634
Occupancy: 6

Come to Truckee and stay in this cozy cabin-style home on the lake and revel in easy access to year-round outdoor activities. Even the family dog is welcome to come along and enjoy the fun.

Your ideal location right on the shores of beautiful Donner Lake means you can step outside whenever you like and partake in activities like fishing, swimming, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. Or just lounge on a public dock and soak up the warm sunshine. Hike the surrounding trails, then make the five-mile trek to town to browse shops or grab a bite to eat. In the winter, head to Sugar Bowl, just five miles away, for powdery fun on the slopes. Or head to Northstar, Squaw Valley, and Alpine Meadows, all within 14 miles.

This home's interior is warm and inviting with wood plank walls and ceilings that rise to a loft, giving the open concept living area a spacious feel. Plentiful windows brighten up the space, and the deck just off the living room provides the ideal spot for relaxing and taking in gorgeous views of the lake and mountains in the distance. You'll have free WiFi to stay in touch with friends and family, and the well-equipped kitchen offers lots of counter space so the cooks in your group can spread out and create tasty snacks and meals.

Make this comfortable, Old Tahoe cabin your home base and set yourself up for a peaceful, stress-free Truckee vacation. Reserve it today!

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Security camera details: 1. Device is a Ring Doorbell Camera.

2. Location is on left side of front door.

3. The device points to the front entryway/ deck

4. The device does not record.

Dock details: There is a public dock nearby, but the home does not have a private dock.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing 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: 960 square feet

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Miscellaneous

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

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 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
Property Registration Number 001634

Property is also known as

Dog-friendly Waterfront Cabin
13930
Dog-friendly Waterfront w/ Lake Views & Access Slopes
Dog-friendly Waterfront
Dog-friendly Waterfront Cabin w/ Lake Views & Access Slopes

About the area

Map
Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 1 min walk
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 7 min drive
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 19 min drive
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 19 min drive
  • Sugar Bowl - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 12 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly waterfront cabin w/ lake views & access - close to slopes pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly waterfront cabin w/ lake views & access - close to slopes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly waterfront cabin w/ lake views & access - close to slopes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly waterfront cabin w/ lake views & access - close to slopes located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps away from Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. West End Beach and Donner Memorial State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Dog-friendly waterfront cabin w/ lake views & access - close to slopes Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 73 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

4.8/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brie M.

Great location, rustic cabin
Love this location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Saul G., Hollister, Ca

Liked: Communication
Relaxing Cabin
Nice little cabin overlooking Donner lake. Was very convenient for fishing, having a dock right infront of the cabin. Cabin was very relaxing with a deck in the front.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Austin K.

Ski weekend getaway
Great view. Great Location. Cozy interior.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Robert K.

Donner
OK for what we needed including the dog freindly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Cathleen F., Truckee, California

Rustic Donner Lake Cabin
Rustic lake view cabin on Donner Lake. It's all about the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Good times.
Had a blast in a great cabin on the lake. A perfect jumping off point for adventure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
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8/10 Good

Heather P.

Great location, good size cabin
I thought the location was great! I loved having access to the public docks right across the street. This made for easy access to the lake at any time of day. The view from the deck is wonderful, as can be seen in the pictures. Perfect sized cabin for my family of 5.
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8/10 Good

Jennifer J.

Lake front!
This cabin is a great location on the waterfront. Our dog loved laying on the deck in the sun. The cabin is simple and had plenty of room for our family of five. The carpets could use a good cleaning, but this is expected with a cabin that accepts pets!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Communication
Great Location
Right across the street from the lake with gorgeous views from the kitchen table -- we fell in love with Donner Lake! The cabin was comfortable, but rustic as you'd expect for a mountain lake cabin (eg some damage to floors, janky interior doors, kitchen table wobbly). Dealing with Vacasa as a renter instead of an actual owner is always less personal and more commericalized ... eg they were happy to offer late check out, if we paid an additional fee$$ But overall we loved the location, there was plenty of space, perfect winter getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Great Location - Concerns re: Hous
The location of this home is amazing! It is right across the street from the lake and has a great deck from which you can enjoy the view. However, the inside of the home is badly in need of repair and a deep cleaning. I have notified Vacasa about my concerns and am hopeful that they will make the essential improvements (Ex: the ground floor windows couldn't be locked) and am hopeful that they will make the experience better for others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Pia

Liked: Amenities
This cabin is cute and is located in a beautiful lakeside setting. It could be great if the owners made small investment in functionality: better kitchen equipment (basic items like dish and hand towels and mixing bowls were missing, frying pans were worn, toaster was broken) and a floor mat/rack for snowy shoes by the front door. There were no instructions and the main TV with 3 remotes was difficult to operate: we were unable to adjust its volume so couldn't really use it. There were few other small issues already communicated to the rental agency.
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6/10 Okay

Cassandra A.

Great for short getaway but be patient
Pricing, plenty of room, dog friendly, and lakefront location. However unlike our other places we’ve stayed at there was a surprising lack of information on the property. The property binder was useless. There were two dials on the wall with no instruction on what turned on what (fireplace, heater?) There was no porch light at night to help you use the key code (which was tiiiny!) and we only read from other reviews where to put the trash. The tv froze several times (and in this case do what your IT people suggest and unplug and plug back in). The parking instructions could be simplified to just say park in front of the property. There were no lights by the address sign so we had to guess which one it was and go up to the property to confirm. Better info could’ve been helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Ask your cleaning crew about cleaning delay. I can't send you pictures of that. Your cleaning crew in charge told me not to call you because they will be in trouble. Ask them. Check your TV in both bedrooms. They don't work. Check your front windows. They don't lock. I can't send you pictures because I didn't take any. Called you all more than 6 times including your manager. Keep on saying partial refund is being processed every time I call. Pretty bad experience with this cabin rental. You all keep on saying we will call back and nobody ever call me back. Can you please resolve this.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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4/10 Poor

Pia R.

Small effort & investment would make this a great cabin
The cabin is very cute and it is in a beautiful lakeside setting. The place would be great and the high nightly rate would be better justified if the following simple issues were addressed: There is no door mat/shoe rack so snow and water make entryway a mess. The kitchen needs a mixing bowl, dish and hand towels and decent frying pans. Dishes and pots are generally worn, outdated or mismatched. Decent wine glass set would be nice. The toaster knob and fridge water dispenser are broken and there was not enough dish washer detergent to turn dishwasher on upon departure. The upstairs table lamp was broken (the caretaker was able to fix this by swapping it for one of the downstairs floorlamps.). The main TV had 3 remotes but no instructions: we got it on but were never able to adjust volume to watch anything. Nice little extras would be a pen, paper and some games or puzzles. Windows and door are quite drafty but the heating fireplace and standalone heaters kept the cabin warm. Parking spot would benefit from a sign. All very easy and inexpensive fixes to do the nice cabin justice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Mary W.

Overall it was good with a few glitches.
The property was very nice. I didn’t feel that adequate towels and washcloths were provided. There were no washcloths downstairs and just a couple upstairs. There were no tea towels in the kitchen so I had to go buy some. Also there were no cereal bowls in the kitchen. That’s unacceptable. We were given two keys but only one worked. The biggest problem was the suppose parking on the street above. There is absolutely no path to the home from up there. It is quite steep,rocky, and difficult for walking. The seeming pathways down are trespassing on the neighbors on both sides. They made it clear that the stairs and trails belonged to them and we were not to use them. It would help if the owners provided cones to place in front to reserve the parking while guests are here. The location is beautiful. We did enjoy that. An umbrella would have been nice. The people who picked up our trash were very nice and quick to respond. With the exception of the above I would say it could be a outstanding property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Cindy K.

Lovely mid-week getaway!
First, let me say that we were having such a good time at Donner Lake that we would have booked an extra night if we could have. We came with our pup, and the big, fenced- in deck in front with table, chairs and loungers was perfect for both her and us. There's a dock a stone's throw across the street for easy sunning, swimming and fishing and (bonus!!!) an ice cream shop a short walk away. The cabin was very clean, our bedroom was prettily furnished (if very tiny) with a comfy bed. The cabin is by no means fancy, though care has been taken to update bedding, curtains, light fixtures. The downstairs carpet is stained, as is part of the couch, and the doorknob of the front door is barely attached to the door and there's a slight musty smell I associate with all cabins in the woods. But those are all minor. The main reasons I didn't give the cabin a higher rating was: 1) the kitchen cupboards were completely bare, save for a mostly empty bottle of vegetable oil and a container of black pepper. No salt, no spices, nothing. So if you're going to stay here, you have to bring EVERYTHING you need for cooking. 2) LOVED the expansive views ... but not the cars and trucks zipping back and forth all day on the road below. 3) the bedrooms are too small to accommodate nightstands, so there's nowhere to put a glass of water or books or anything else. But given the scarcity of dog friendly houses in the area, I felt lucky to find this one and am definitely considering coming back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Susan H.

Renter beware
We had an arrival time of 4PM but with a note that the property might be available early if we asked. We received a note that morning that the property would not be ready until the agreed upon 4PM. Once we arrived, we discovered that there were no towels throughout the house. This included towels for showering, to wipe our hands and dishes with and paper towels as well. The description had assured us that the kitchen would included these items. Despite 3 phone calls and assurances that the items would be delivered, it was not until the second late day of our arrival that the items appeared on the front deck (After we had already purchased items to help us through). The view was lovely, but the general property has not been well maintained. The front deck railing was loose. The faucet in the main bathroom had never been secured. The carpet and furniture was very dirty. There was no dishwasher soap despite the request to run the dishwasher upon departure. Overall, the value for the money spent was not up to par. I would not recommend renting this property unless you just don't care about all the things missing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Shannon G.

Nice dog friendly condo
Condo had plenty of sleeping room and was closed to lake. Nice to be able to bring dogs and close to Truckee. Finding parking was a little tricky.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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6/10 Okay

Jean R.

Nice cabin but wasn’t as advertised
It was supposed to be a dream cabin, unfortunately it fell short of that. The garbage cans were full and the bathrooms didn’t have enough towels. But, the deck was wonderful, with a beautiful view of the lake. I would book another vacation here.

10/10 Excellent

Jenna F.

Cutest Donner Lake Cabin
Enjoyed our short stay over a weekend, super cute and close to Truckee with lake access! Would go back, it’s where I got engaged and I wouldn’t have changed that!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Jan W.

Disliked: Communication
Donner Lake
Rustic cabin, great location across the street from Donner Lake with views from the front deck. Close to the beach and town. Loved this part of the cabin. Management company versus an individual owner so response time is slow or nonexistent. We had a problem with the TV (Air quality poor due to MOSQUITO FIRE with recommendations to stay inside) and sent a message to management. Their response must have been for another property as it did not apply. We responded back immediately, and the following morning, and after 24 hours of no response we called and were told they could possibly send someone out the next day (the day of our check out). There are three remotes with none of them matching the TV brand and no operating instructions to be found. No A/C and there is a heat wave so we needed to open the windows but there are no screens (We read this complaint from a former occupant with management stating they would resolve yet it has not been addressed). Open the windows and you get the bugs or leave them closed and an uncomfortable night of heat. No heat wave and no MOSQUITO FIRE and we would have been fine. But the lack of response from management is poor business and most unlikely we will rent one of their managed properties again. Not impressed with VACASA.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

erin f.

Great location
This cabin is perfect for a group and loved that it was pet friendly. Kitchen and a few other areas of home have been updated since the images were taken for the listing. My one complaint would be that only two windows in the entire cabin have screens, so we couldn’t have fresh cool air in the bedrooms at night or cool down the house much after a warm day (we closed the non-screened windows when the bugs came out in the evenings). It made sleeping rather hot and uncomfortable even with fans. Hopefully screens are on the to do list.
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10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Awesome location
Perfect location right on the lake. Beautiful views for meals out on the deck! Small but charming inside and loved that we could bring our dogs. Lovely weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Brie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Rustic cabin, exceptional location.
Wonderful location for access to all Donner Lake has to offer. Property could use quite a bit of TLC!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Shilpa G.

Disliked: Communication
Overall fine
Pros: Gorgeous view; across the street from a dock; close to a family friendly beach/ amazing ice cream shop; and generally a very relaxing spot. Cons: We walked in and there was still some old decor from a party thrown by the last guests. We also found a little glass shard on the ground, which is generally not cool, but more uncool since we have a toddler. The home was clean outside of those two things. The toaster, remote (volume controls), and umbrella on the patio were broken. The property managers are very slow to get back to you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022