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Family Lodge: 9 Min to Donner Lake w/ EV Charger, Games, Large Decks & Bunk Room

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Escape to the Donner Lake Vacation Lodge, a spacious retreat for up to ten guests. Enjoy quality time together in the great room with a large rock fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows that bring in natural light or take your meals outside on the deck with shade umbrellas.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10237 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Family Lodge: 9 Min to Donner Lake w/ EV Charger, Games, Large Decks & Bunk Room

Donner Lake Vacation Lodge – Spacious Mountain Retreat Near Truckee & Donner Lake

Escape to Donner Lake Vacation Lodge—your spacious Truckee retreat with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, and room for 10 guests. Enjoy a soaring great room with stone fireplace, large deck for outdoor dining, and a family-friendly loft. Just minutes from Donner Lake, ski resorts, trails, and downtown Truckee, this home is perfect for year-round adventures. Comfort, convenience, and mountain charm await—book your Tahoe stay today!

🏡 Inside the Home

Expansive great room with floor-to-ceiling windows, comfy couches, and a large rock fireplace;
Open-concept kitchen with plenty of counter space and a 12-person dining table for family meals;
First-floor primary suite with king bed, luxury ensuite bath, and private deck access;
Loft area upstairs perfect for movies, games, and family fun;
Secondary primary suite with queen bed and private ensuite;
Two additional upstairs bedrooms ideal for kids and teens.

🌲 Outdoor Spaces

Spacious deck with tables and shade umbrellas (seasonal);
Dining al fresco under the pines during warmer months;
Four dedicated parking spots for convenience.

🌲 Location & Activities

Just minutes from Donner Lake for swimming, boating, and fishing;
Close to Sugar Bowl and Boreal Mountain Resort for skiing and snowboarding;
Access to endless hiking and biking trails in the Donner Summit area;
Short drive to downtown Truckee for dining, shopping, and cultural attractions.

📌 Important Notes

BBQs and outdoor furniture may not be available November–May;
Winter requires snow tires and AWD/4WD vehicles (chains recommended);
Quiet hours are 10 PM – 7 AM per Town of Truckee regulations;
Google Maps may not always provide accurate directions in this rural area;
Full Terms & Conditions supplied upon booking and completion of signatures on the Booking Confirmation/Rental Agreement contract required for booking to be confirmed, must be signed within 24 hours of creating the reservation;
Agreement must be entered into by an Occupant of 25 years or old.

💙 Why Book with Tahoe Signature Properties?

We’re a locally owned and operated company that loves Tahoe and takes pride in creating unforgettable guest experiences. From start to finish, we’re here to make your Truckee vacation as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

Make your next trip your best Tahoe vacation yet—book Donner Lake Vacation Lodge today!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,550 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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Located in Donner Lake Woods, a neighborhood in Truckee, this vacation home is in a rural area. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Donner Lake. Traveling with kids? Consider KidZone Museum, or check out an event or a game at Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Donner Memorial State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Donner Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • West End Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Donner Ski Ranch - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 19 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Upper Deck Bar (at Boreal) - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Lodge:9 Min to Donner Lake w/ EV Charger,Games,Large Decks&Bunk Room pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Lodge:9 Min to Donner Lake w/ EV Charger,Games,Large Decks&Bunk Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Lodge:9 Min to Donner Lake w/ EV Charger,Games,Large Decks&Bunk Room?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Lodge:9 Min to Donner Lake w/ EV Charger,Games,Large Decks&Bunk Room located?

This family-friendly Truckee vacation home is located in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. West End Beach and Donner Memorial State Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Family Lodge: 9 Min to Donner Lake w/ EV Charger, Games, Large Decks & Bunk Room Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Beautiful home

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jill E., San Jose

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

Lovely

Perfect spot for our family-lots of bathrooms!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

lisa s.

Family celebration

This home was perfect for our family gathering to celebrate our college grad. The home had everything we needed and the management company was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

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

making memories

party of 8! enjoyed house, walks, snow on the beach, and downtown Truckee
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Emily R.

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

Donner house

We had a great time! Kitchen was well stocked, plenty of space and loved the loft room. Only thing was front entry was plowed over due to snow so we could only use kitchen entrance, not ideal with wet boots.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne O.

Love this house

This is my second rental with Tahoe Signature and both times were excellent. The home is gorgeous with everything you could hope for in a rental. The staff is attentive and responsive. Even though the snow pack covered most of the first floor, the view from the second floor was spectacular. I highly recommend this property - you won't be disappointed.
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8/10 Good

Donna G.

Above Average

Great place with the number of rooms that we needed. We were able to get to the cabin in between snow storms. We had a problem with the internet and a power outage probably due to the crazy weather. The company took care of our problems quickly.

10/10 Excellent

Randy L., San Jose, CA, USA

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

Great home for large families with kids

My family and extended family enjoyed our stay. The home was spacious for the 10 of us and was quite cozy and warm despite the temperatures hitting 5-degrees in the February evening. Kitchen was well stocked with cooking wares and the loft was great for the kids to play games. The backyard also opened up into the woods to a creek-bed which made for a great small sledding hill for our 5YO. The house is also a 15-min walk to West End Beach which was fun to play, even in snow! Only complaint was that the mattresses were a little stiff for my >70YO mother and father, but didn't seem to faze the younger folks.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D.

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

Ski trip

Amazing house and great location! 10-15 min drive to Sugar Bowl which was very convenient! Close to Truckee for groceries, restaurants, etc. House was clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

Comfy Stay in a Storm

This property was just as described, and it was warm and cozy during the storm. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, which made cooking a treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Efren V.

Excellent

This is very nice place to stay It's beautiful
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10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Excellent

House was great. Located on a quiet street with easy access to Donner Lake and ski resorts. The house was in great shape with a a well stocked kitchen and high quality furnishings. Would definitely come back.
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10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Very nice accommodations.

Had a great time staying in this beautiful cabin. Perfect location for the family to enjoy snowboarding at the nearby resort over the weekend. Very nice accommodations. Appreciate that my son left his prescription glasses and once they were located, they took the time to notify us and even mail them to us.
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10/10 Excellent

Knar G.

Looking forward renting it again in the near future.

Had a great time in this beautiful house. Looking forward renting it again in the near future.
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10/10 Excellent

Tahoe Signature P.

Son left his glasses behind in the cabin

Thank you for a wonderful stay at the Donner Lake Vacation Lodge, my family had a great time. Plenty of space for everyone, a large family room, and a beautiful loft upstairs. We will definitely be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Terrific home

This is a terrific home for a couple of families to share. Clean, comfortable and plenty of room in a great location for winter or summer. We will definitely rent here again today if available.

10/10 Excellent

TAMI K.

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

Great Stay

This was a beautiful cabin - lots of room and everything you need. Well equipped - great location and very cute decor. My family loved it. If I had any criticism it would be to have some beach towels - otherwise everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good

Gary D.

Above Average

This is the 2nd year in a row I have rented this home It is the perfect size for my family with a large gathering spot and great out door living decks Most of all it is located in a wonderful neighborhood
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara A., Santa Cruz, California

Lovely Home

This home was so comfortable and had everything we could want in it. At the last minute half of our group had to cancel but the 5 of us enjoyed the beauty, peace and comfort of this lovely home. West end Donner is just a slice of heaven; quiet, beautiful yet easy access to town and Tahoe. Would love to return anytime : )

6/10 Okay

Jessica D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great rental with amenities listed but not available

This house is great rental to visit! A few things that were advertised in the listing but not available which was super disappointing. 1. No fire-pit or outside seating!!Other than cheap folding chairs, this was the biggest disappointment as we chose this location based on the fire-pit and outside seating as one of the primary amenities 2. All the faucets and showers ran super cold or scolding hot; they need to change out the cartridges 3. Please upgrade your coffee pot to the kcup machine, the coffee maker was a pain with all the beeping 4. All the beds were not clean, the sheets smelled, did not looks clean, and one bed even had cough drop wrappers and some of us were bitten while sleeping (bed bugs?) 5. The microwave was old and loud 6. The listing on VRBO stated tandem garage parking but owner has a golf cart stored in the garage which allows for only one vehicle to park in garage. (Why even list it?) 7. Couch seating downstairs was for 5 people and this house is able to sleep 10 people, maybe add another love seat to allow all 10 people to seat around fire place 8. The towels were worn and threadbare. More towels in each bathroom for those that were staying longer Things that were great: 1. The fridge was awesome in size, we brought lots of food and it stored it all. 2. The ice makers kept up with us during our entire stay!! 3. Kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans 4. Bathrooms were clean 5. Dining room seating was ample 6. Kitchen was large and allowed lots of people to be in it at one time 7. Oven worked like a champ! 8. The fireplace was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

JAMES A.

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

Great Place

Simply a great place. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike M., San Jose CA

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

A legitimate 5 star property!

Finally! A home on VRBO rated 5 stars that actually is 5 stars. This place is really fantastic. Very well maintained, clean and a great location on the west end of Donner Lake. I have been ready to throw in the towel on VRBO lately as I have been suckered into renting these places that have nothing but (multiple) 5 star ratings but couldn’t hold a candle to an actual 5 star property. I didn’t realize how pressured renters are to leave 5 star reviews until my last review of a beach house I rented a few weeks ago. I gave it 4 stars overall (which was generous) and the manager followed up with a super rude email criticizing my review. Anyway, you can’t go wrong with this property! Everything about it is perfect. Thank you Tahoe Signature Properties! Excellent job managing this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Whitney C.

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

Easy weekend!

The house was very clean and roomy. Big kitchen made it easy to do group cooking. We enjoyed the wine fridges and fireplace! We were disappointed to find the patio furniture had been removed since it was such nice weather. But overall we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

John S.

Excellent

Great space and comfortable beds! We had a great family weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

Excellent

I love the area and the home worked very well for our family.

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