Donner Lake Cottage - Walk to Lake | Cottage in Truckee
3 Bedroom Cottage in Donner Lake Woods, Truckee
Charming 3-bed+loft mountain cottage on Donner Lake's West shore, perfect for 7 guests (and up to 1 pup). Enjoy a stylish, open-concept living space, fully equipped kitchen, and a private backyard with a fire pit. Just a 5-minute walk to the beach and a 20-minute drive to ski resorts. Your ideal mountain escape for family and friends!
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.
There is so much to do at Donner Lake! Enjoy paddle boarding, boating, picnics on the Donner Docks, hiking, biking, water activities, and the Donner Museum.
You are an 8 minute drive to Truckee, and a 10 minute drive to downtown Truckee. In Truckee, you will find a lot of restaurants, shopping, outdoor stores, and more. Just down the street from the home, there is a local market you can walk to in under 5 minutes.
West End beach is just up the road - about a 9 minute walk. Take your morning coffee and sit out and enjoy the peaceful lake. Bring a picnic down and spend the day swimming in the lake! You can also head to the public docks on the North side of the lake - about a 5 minute drive. We are also close to our favorite breakfast spot - Donner Lake Kitchen - only 3 miles away. You will also find a small market, Sticks Market, where you can find groceries and pre-made items.
Donner Lake is a wonderful spot for a family vacation throughout the year. Because our lot is flat, you don’t have to worry about getting up and down steep hills or driveways! We are very accessible.
Plus, you can escape the traffic of Tahoe and really enjoy a vacation on the lake without the hustle and bustle of being on Lake Tahoe.
Guests will have private access to the entire house, with the exception of a few locked owner's closets. We invite you to enjoy our three distinct outdoor areas for complete outdoor living:
- Private Backyard: Features a BBQ for afternoon cookouts and a fire pit for cozy evenings.
- Front Yard: Offers a cute picnic table and a hammock for relaxing.
- Front Porch: Enjoy your morning coffee from two rocking chairs, perfect for relaxing underneath the pines.
Discover your charming mountain escape at Donner Lake Cottage! This cozy 3-bedroom plus loft home offers the perfect blend of sophisticated style and blissful mountain peace, located on the gorgeous West shore of Donner Lake.
Step inside to a bright, open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area, recently redecorated with stylish furnishings. Relax on the comfortable couch in front of the 48” TV, or gather for meals at the farmhouse-style dining table. The updated, fully equipped kitchen features new appliances and everything you need for your stay. This main living space leads directly out to a private backyard.
The cottage comfortably accommodates up to 7 guests:
- Downstairs Bedroom: Features a queen-sized bed and direct access to the backyard.
- Upstairs Master Bedroom: Offers a comfortable king-sized bed.
- Upstairs Guest Bedroom: Contains one twin bed and one full bed.
- Upstairs Loft: An open area with two twin beds.
A full bathroom and a laundry room with a washer and dryer are also located on the main level for your convenience. The home is equipped with both heating and air-conditioning to ensure your comfort in any season.
10-12 minutes from downtown Truckee
Close to multiple ski areas
Sugar Bowl: 6.5 miles
Squaw Alpine: 13 miles
Northstar: 11.7 miles
20 minute drive to Tahoe City/Lake Tahoe
To ensure a transparent and wonderful stay, please review these important details:
- Mountain Life: Dust and pollen can accumulate quickly on outdoor furniture. The BBQ and other outdoor furniture may be stored and unavailable during winter (typically October- May).
- Weather & Travel: A 4WD/AWD vehicle, chains, or snow tires may be required in winter.
- Uncontrollable Events: We are not responsible for uncontrollable circumstances such as poor air quality during wildfire season or snow during winter. We strongly recommend purchasing external trip insurance, as our cancellation policy will be upheld.
- Safety: The home is equipped with smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and a first aid kit for your safety.
STR Permit # 001682 | Maximum Overnight Occupancy (Adults 13+): 8 | 3 Parking Spaces | Truckee’s STR Rules Listed in House Rules/Rental Agreement | Anytime a pet/service animal/emotional support animal is outside of the home and is not in a fully fenced backyard, the pet/service animal/emotional service animal must be kept on a leash and accompanied by the owner.
Donner Lake Cottage - Walk to Lake is located in Donner Lake Woods. Donner Lake Cottage - Walk to Lake provides accommodation, featuring Laundry, Pet Friendly, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This Cottage features Laundry, Pet Friendly, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Donner Lake Cottage - Walk to Lake has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 7 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Donner Lake Woods has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Donner Lake Woods, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 001682 property registration number str21-00018, 001682 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
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