Welcome to The Blue Moose - a Tahoe Cohost Collective home.
Designed and furnished with entertaining and extended families in mind, the Blue Moose is a stunning mountain-style home located in Tahoe Donner. Winter guests love the covered hot tub and grill and summer guests love the true tree-top living experience, with trails along Alder Creek, just steps from the backyard. You (and your pup) will love all of the amenities of the home and the location.
Note: 7 adults max (over the age of 13)
We respect our guests' privacy and aim to provide a seamless, independent stay. We will not be present on the property during your visit but are readily available via the messaging app should you need any assistance or local recommendations. We will provide you with a printed house manual and digital guidebook to help answer any questions that may come up. Our team is available 8am - 9pm PT.
Our Tahoe Donner home is conveniently located on a quiet street.
Below are distances to some of our many resorts and amenities:
• Tahoe Donner Trout Creek Rec Center - 1.4 miles
• Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort – 2.8 miles
• Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area – 2.6 miles
• Tahoe Donner Snow play – 1.5 miles
• Northstar Ski Resort – 12 miles (our location near Alder Creek Road is super convenient to Northstar)
• Palisades Tahoe – 15 miles
• Sugar Bowl Ski Resort – 11 miles
• Lake Tahoe (Tahoe City) – 17 miles
• Reno Airport – 39 miles
• Truckee – 6 miles
Our home is located in the private, members-only Tahoe Donner resort community. With six provided guest passes, you’ll have access to a wide range of amenities. Each guest pass will allow one individual access to Tahoe Donner's private amenities with a Daily Access Fee (charged by Tahoe Donner). Please note, the daily access fee is paid by the guest to the Tahoe Donner HOA upon arrival to the facilities. Access may be limited during peak times, so plan accordingly to enjoy the full experience! For more details on current schedules and reservations, visit Tahoe Donner's website.
Each card grants one individual (ages 3+) access per day to private amenities, subject to Daily Access Fees and any of the following blackout dates:
Jan 17-19 (MLK Day)
Feb 14-16 (President’s Day)
May 23-25 (Memorial Day)
July 1-5 (July 4th)
Sept 5-7 (Labor Day)
Nov 26-29 (Thanksgiving Day)
Dec 24-Jan 3 (Christmas/New Year’s holiday)
In addition to Tahoe Donner amenities, Guests of the Blue Moose enjoy access to a multitude of other local amenities, including the Truckee Community Pool, Fitness Center & Indoor Track, Truckee Ice Rink, West End Beach on Donner Lake, Summer Camps for the kids, and much more. The Truckee Community Pool opened its doors in 2016. The 26,000 sf Aquatics Center includes a 10-lane competition lap pool and an 89 degree warm-water pool. Blue Moose guests appreciate the super reasonable rates and short 10 minute drive to the pool and rec center via Alder Creek Road.
Guests will have access to the entire home (including garage) with the exception of a few locked closets.
There are 6 parking spots - 2 in the garage and 4 in the driveway.
Inside, you’ll find a warm mountain-style design with vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, fir floors, and cedar accents. The main level features a well-equipped kitchen, spacious dining room, cozy pub-style dining nook, and a living room centered around a beautiful pass-through fireplace. The home includes four bedrooms (two of which are ensuite master suites), plus a downstairs bonus/media room, perfect for kids or movie nights. With multiple gathering spaces and private sleeping areas, the layout works beautifully for both large families and smaller groups.
In the winter, you’ll love the easy back route from Tahoe Donner to Northstar, while summer brings convenient access to Tahoe Donner’s private amenities, including the recreation center, golf course, equestrian center, beach club at Donner Lake, and endless hiking and biking trails.
We provide the following beach/lake amenities:
- 4 adult beach chairs
- 2 kid/teen chairs
- 6 pool noodles of varying sizes for the lake
- Beach umbrella (screws into the sand)
- Large beach blanket
- Fold up cart to carry the chairs (with all terrain size tires)
Our home is steps away from Alder creek and the surrounding hiking and biking trails. With trails visible from the back yard it's an oasis for outdoor enthusiasts and dog owners alike.
Whether you’re visiting for skiing, mountain biking, or simply relaxing by the fire, The Blue Moose is the perfect Truckee/Tahoe retreat.
HIGHLIGHT OF FEATURES:
* Whole House Generac - no power outages!
* 7-Person Hot Springs Spa on covered deck (no shoveling)
* Media Room/Private Office - 65” flat panel TV, gas fireplace, foosball table, sofa, club chairs, desk
* Ping pong table, 2 TVs, fridge, and gear storage in garage. Great for football in the fall!
* 5 dining areas – 10-seat formal, 6-seat pub, 4-seat covered deck, 6-seat outdoor dining table, 4-seat gas fire pit table (latter two not available in winter)
* Flat Panel TVs in all bedrooms, living room, Media Room, and garage (YouTube TV)
* High-speed internet (Optimum)
* Pack-n-Play / Booster seat / gate for stairs
* Pet-friendly!
CHEF’S DELIGHT:
* Viking Range and KitchenAid Appliances
* Weber BBQ (hard piped) located off the dining rooms on covered deck
* High-end tri-ply pro stainless-steel cookware
* Matching dinnerware/flatware/drinkware/wine glasses/cutlery
* Insta-Pot, electric tea kettle, toaster, blender, etc.
* Cuisinart stainless steel coffee maker, coffee beans, coffee grinder, filters
TAHOE DONNER AMENITIES INCLUDE:
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 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
* Private Beach Club Marina at Donner Lake with sandy beach, boat launch, watercraft rentals, and snack bar
* Miles of scenic hiking and biking trails
* 18-hole championship golf course and driving range
* Equestrian Center with horse and pony rides
* Bocce ball courts and archery range
* Three heated swimming pools, including a year-round lap pool
* Three large outdoor hot tubs, dry sauna, and wet sauna
* Fitness center with weight room, aerobics space, and locker rooms
* Massage therapy (reservations recommended)
* Play areas and basketball courts
* Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort – great for families and beginners
* Cross-Country Ski Center with groomed trails
* Sledding and snow play area
* On-site restaurants including a gourmet lodge-style option and a family-friendly pizza spot
* Clubhouse and bar with mountain views
* Well-stocked general store for everyday essentials