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Donner Lake Studio (forest enveloped). Thanksgiving (1) parking space. PETS.

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 561 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Truckee, CA
  • Donner Lake
    1 min walk
  • Donner Memorial State Park
    16 min walk
  • West End Beach
    17 min walk
  • Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    49 min drive

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About the area

Truckee

When you stay at this apartment in Truckee, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Donner Lake and Boreal Mountain Resort. .This apartment is 17 mi (27.4 km) from Northstar California Resort and 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from Palisades Tahoe.

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Boreal Mountain Resort - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 21 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 23 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Donner Lake Studio (forest enveloped). Thanksgiving (1) parking space. PETS.

Two-storey "woodsey" GuestHouse, located at the quieter backside of Donner Lake, which is across the street.
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nightly cost + vrbo fee + cleaning/pet fee + security (refundable) + (11% HotelTAX (until 31 nites) = none)
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Two of the property lines are National Forest. There is wildlife. Unattended off-leash small pets maybe eaten (not happened yet, but it could). Hiking in the forest = educate yourself about how to handle a bear encounter.
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The water is framed by majestic pine trees and open peek views of the lake can be enjoyed from the entrance walkway deck (which has patio chairs).

The first-storey is a large mudroom (during winter the radiant heated tile floor is great for helping to dry out snow gear) and a small airlock area for access to the covered DogRun and side yard. The GuestHouse is built at the rear of MainHouse (private/no shared walls). New construction, lofted pine ceilings, luxury comforts. THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY 2024 = ONE VEHICLE PARKING IN DRIVEWAY ONLY... Two vehicle parking. Maybe share garage and tandem park if you have more than one vehicle. Usually, one vehicle Garage usage when it's driveway snowplow time. SLEEPING = queen bed, double futon sofa and camp cot with 4" foam mattress (for 3rd bed/child). BYO sleeping bag/pillow = 3rd bed/child FREE.
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LONGER STAY discounted rental rates available for Fall/Winter/Spring. Inquire to unblock dates and get pricing.
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Concerned NOT SAFE = babies old enough to crawl and little ones through early pre-school, etc. Because:
1) top of stairs ungated
2) faux "franklin stove" gas heater gets hot to touch
3) Cleaning supplies beneath sink and also next to toliet

DETAILS
"California is prone to wildfires" .... Please note we do not move, cancel or provide refunds for poor air quality, as the wind direction is beyond our control.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free apartment offers books and games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

HazelMarie Manfra

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 660 sq ft (61 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: No unaccompanied pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Gate at stair landing is not for human children.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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

Property is also known as

Donner Lake Guesthouse Adjoining Tahoe Forest
Donner Lake GuestHouse adjoining Tahoe Forest (PETS)
Donner Lake Guesthouse Adjoining Tahoe National Forest
Donner Lake GuestHouse adjoining Tahoe Forest (CATS ok)
Donner Lake GuestHouse adjoining Tahoe Forest (PETS ok) Truckee

Donner Lake Studio (forest enveloped). Thanksgiving (1) parking space. PETS. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a gem!
Beautiful home nestled next to truckee lake. Stunning arbor views with crystal clear windows, plenty of room to sleep our family of 4 and host was very commutative with tidbits and tips for everything from nearby to-dos and a fairy house on the property my daughter could explore. Can’t wait until our next visit into town, Truckee is absolutely beautiful and a weekend on the lake here is my ideal vacay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
Very comfortable and quiet getaway. The place is immaculate and is well stocked. Hazel was excellent at communications. Just be aware that there are a lot of stairs if that would be difficult for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
We enjoyed our stay. Host was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandana D. F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very sweet host
Very lovely family who really cares about their guests in an accommodation that is sweet and clean and has so many thoughtful touches. Excellent location near West End Beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Donner Retreat
We loved our stay at this beautiful Donner retreat. The location was excellent being by Donner Lake, the state park and close to Truckee and all Tahoe has to offer. We hope to stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean Friendly too!
Sooo nice to have a very clean hs ~~and dog friendly! (that's so rare!) Fit the 2 of us perfectly.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome.
Great place, great location, and great hosts! This was a terrific place to stay for the two of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

joseph L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location with super amenities
We stayed here while i was working in the area for a week. It was across the street from Donner lake and had several beach options within a few minutes drive from us. The backyard was a beautiful forest witht rails that our dog loved! We definitely will come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm, welcoming, wonderful!
We loved our stay at Hazel's studio! It's cozy, beautiful and very comfortable. The kitchen is very well equipped with quality household items. Beds and bedding very comfortable. Impeccable clean studio all over. Communications with Hazel were easy and caring. We can't wait to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dakota B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect mountain get-away
Beautiful, spotless, great location (right by Donner Lake and a 10-12 minute drive to Sugar Bowl), well-stocked (they thought of pretty much everything), helpful welcome/guide binder and labelling so everything is easy to find and use, exceedingly attentive, warm, and accommodating host, great place to bring a pet. No complaints. My mom, our dog, and I had a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, beautiful home!
This was our first time staying in Truckee/Donner Lake area and we will definitely be back. The studio was clean, well-equipped, and just big enough for the 4 of us. We loved the view and easy access to the trail. The host, Hazel was wonderful and made us feel right at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was an beautiful, fully equipped home in a terrific location.
Very smooth. Excellent experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021