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Donner Lake Studio Apt. FOREST ENVELOPED (quiet). Lake across street. PETS.

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 5660 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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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 Apt. FOREST ENVELOPED (quiet). Lake across street. PETS.

Two-storey "woodsy" Guest House, 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% Hotel TAX (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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We have a Level2 EV charging port in the garage, and guests need to compute and pay extra for its usage. I have been told that to fully charge an EV, does cost something (not as much as gas or diesel, but the expense is there... you know your vehicle and please be fair).
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The lakeview is framed by majestic pine trees and open peek views of the water 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. 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 toilet

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.

Property manager

HazelMarie Manfra

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 660 square feet

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wet linens... Hang so are drying
Close table big-shutter and shades. Summer: leave bathroom window half-open and bathroom door open... Close shower curtain = rain downpour protection
Always leave ceiling fan at lo-speed

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • West End Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Boreal Mountain Resort - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 22 min drive - 11.3 miles

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
  • ‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Donner Lake Studio Apt. FOREST ENVELOPED (quiet). Lake across street. PETS. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Donner Lake Studio Apt. FOREST ENVELOPED (quiet). Lake across street. PETS. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Donner Lake Studio Apt. FOREST ENVELOPED (quiet). Lake across street. PETS. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Donner Lake Studio Apt. FOREST ENVELOPED (quiet). Lake across street. PETS. located?

Situated on a river, this apartment building is steps from Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. Donner Memorial State Park and West End Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Donner Lake Studio Apt. FOREST ENVELOPED (quiet). Lake across street. PETS. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Cute place

We enjoyed our stay. Host was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

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

Mark F.

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

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

Mandana D. F.

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

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

Jean W.

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

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

Kristina S.

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

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

Verified traveler

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

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

Tess

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hazel was amazing, friendly, and super communicative. She cares about your stay and wants you to feel welcome, comfortable, and happy. The studio is in an ideal location and walkable to Donner Lake. We wished we could have stayed longer and can't wait to return soon. The trail in the back area is magical and before we left we saw a few deer. I'm going to remember this trip for a long time. Thank you, Hazel. You are a gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Kathleen B.

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

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

joseph L.

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

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

Dakota B.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was an beautiful, fully equipped home in a terrific location.

Very smooth. Excellent experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021