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Riverside Retreat Near Downtown Truckee w/ Hot Tub & Views

Family-friendly vacation home in Truckee with a hot tub

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62063 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

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

Riverside Retreat Near Downtown Truckee w/ Hot Tub & Views

✨ Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront | Walk to Historic Downtown Truckee | Hot Tub, River Views, Stylish Interiors ✨

Welcome to Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront – your one-of-a-kind, riverfront escape in the heart of Truckee! This iconic 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath vacation rental features unbeatable Truckee River views, a vibrant yellow exterior, and a charming cow statue that sets the tone for a fun, relaxing getaway. Just steps from historic downtown Truckee, the train station, local restaurants, boutique shopping, and the beautiful Legacy Trail, this home is your basecamp for exploring Lake Tahoe, Northstar, and Squaw Valley- all just minutes away!

🏡 The Space

• 🛋️ Stylish living room with large sectional, fireplace, and smart TV;
• 🍳 Gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances and thoughtful layout;
• 🍽️ Intimate dining room with seating for four — perfect for cozy meals;
• 🌞 Light-filled conservatory with chaise, bay windows, and flatscreen;
• 🌊 Patio overlooking the Truckee River with BBQ and comfy seating;
• 💫 Chic powder room and elegant decor throughout;

🛏️ Bedrooms & Bathrooms

• 🛌 Primary suite with king bed, ensuite bath, and private hot tub patio;
• 🧖‍♀️ Ensuite includes soaking tub, dual vanities, and walk-in shower;
• 🛏️ Queen bedroom with river views and smart TV;
• 🛏️ Full bedroom with plush bedding and charming neighborhood view;
• 🚿 Shared four-piece bathroom upstairs;
• 🧴 Hotel-quality linens, towels, and essentials included;

🌳 Outdoor Living

• 🌅 Private upper-deck hot tub with stunning river views;
• 🔥 Gas BBQ and outdoor seating — perfect for morning coffee or evening wine;
• 🐄 Iconic “Holy Cow” statue greeting guests on arrival;

📍 Location Highlights

• 🚶‍♀️ Steps from downtown Truckee — shops, restaurants, and bars;
• 🚴‍♂️ Walk the Legacy Trail or float the Truckee River in summer;
• 🎿 10 min to Northstar, 15 min to Palisades Tahoe;
• 🏖️ Close to Donner Lake for swimming, kayaking, and picnics;
• 🎭 Near museums, local markets, and the beloved Truckee Thursdays;

✅ Good to Know

Maximum Occupancy: 6;
Parking: There are 3 parking spaces in the driveway.
Town of Truckee Registration #: 010084;
Outdoor furniture and grills may not be available November–May;
Winter travel requires snow tires and 4WD/AWD, or chains;
Quiet hours are enforced from 10 PM to 7 AM per Town of Truckee regulations;
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 Stay with Tahoe Signature Properties

Locally owned and operated with nearby staff support;
Easy self-check-in with a personal code;
Fully stocked homes with linens, toiletries, and eco-friendly supplies;
One tree planted for every night booked to support Tahoe’s forests;
3D walkthroughs available so you know exactly what to expect.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Unit size: 2,063 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: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 not allowed

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

Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront with Private Hot Tub Truckee
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About the neighborhood

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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Donner Lake - 4 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 11 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Northstar California Resort - 13 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 6 min walk
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Craft & Logic Taproom - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wagon Train Coffee Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bar of America - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cornerstone Bakery - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Retreat Near Downtown Truckee w/ Hot Tub & Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Retreat Near Downtown Truckee w/ Hot Tub & Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Retreat Near Downtown Truckee w/ Hot Tub & Views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Retreat Near Downtown Truckee w/ Hot Tub & Views located?

This family-friendly Truckee vacation home is located in a rural location, just steps from Tahoe National Forest and Truckee River. Commercial Row and Rocking Stone Tower are also within 15 minutes. Truckee Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Riverside Retreat Near Downtown Truckee w/ Hot Tub & Views Reviews

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10

Cleanliness

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Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great Weekend

We came for a wedding of a family member and really enjoyed being in such a great location. The Holy Cow was an awesome property with great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Book Club Getaway

The house was perfect, the location was perfect, and the owner was a sweetheart. One of our favorite trips. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

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

Perfect Truckee Home

Fantastic location and beautiful home on the truckee river. This house has everything you need and more. Highly recommend to anyone headed to the Truckee area. Hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha S.

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

Perfect Location

This house was in the perfect location with a beautiful view. We were able to walk over to historic down town truckee and enjoy all the restaurants and Shopping. I cant wait to stay in winter. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Such a vibe

Loved the house, the walking distance to town and short drive to the mountains and lake. Excellent!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Cool House and Great Location

We enjoyed our stay at Holy Cow during our annual family ski trip. The house is perfectly located downtown along the river with a few minute walk to some great restaurants and bars. Communication with the property manager was easy and the team was very responsive and polite. We would love to stay again and highly recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

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

Best Little Getaway!

Staying at the Holy Cow house was an absolute delight! Nestled right on the Truckee River and just a short stroll to downtown, the location couldn't have been more perfect. The host left a very sweet message and a brief history of the Holy Cow house, which made us feel incredibly connected to this charming home. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, easy to book, great communication from all. We loved how convenient it was to downtown Truckee & so appreciated the welcome gift and the kindness of the owners! We hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely deck on the Truckee River.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris G.

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

Rockin the Truckee

Marvelous stay with stairs down tinny sandy beach spot right on the river
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

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

A fantastic place to stay

We wanted to explore the Tahoe area but also give our teenagers freedom to walk around, and that's why we chose Truckee. This home is beautifully situated to be extremely walkable to town. It sits on the river, has a beautiful view of town, and easy access to the Legacy River Trail up the hill. We were able to do day trips to varied places around the Lake Tahoe region, in addition to spring skiing twice. The property managers were extremely easy to communicate with and the house gave us all plenty of space and privacy. Would stay here again without a doubt.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

Can’t beat it

Everything about this place was amazing. Hosts were very attentive and accommodating. It was just as advertised - steps from the charming Truckee town center, 10 minute drive to Northstar ski resort, right on the beautiful river. Lots of trains go by during the day on the tracks across the river, which was great entertainment for our young boys. The house is very nice and clean. The hosts even surprised us with sparkling wine, sweets from a local shop, and a hand-written note. Above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy E.

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

Fun Downtown Truckee

Really cool location a couple blocks from the main drag of downtown Truckee. Right on the river. Really enjoyed our stay here. Great communication with management, clean, super comfortable stay. Could use a bit of an update on the A/V system but other than that it was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice U.

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

Wonderful location and home

Perfect for our stay. We had 3 couples and were with a much larger group. Fantastic location walking distance to the sweet downtown Truckee. Home was very clean and well appointed. Loved and hope to come back,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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

Great location. Great amenities.

Spent a week here with our family over Thanksgiving. It was perfectly stocked with everything we needed to settle in. And perfectly located to stroll to the many great restaurants in downtown Truckee. Loved the view of the river (and train). Loved the hot tub. Loved the fireplace.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

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

Really fabulous property in Truckee

This house was great for hosting a long weekend with family. The location right on the river, with very easy access to the river was fantastic. The home was very clean, modern and had all the amenities that one could ask for to feel like home. Very comfortable and super clean. We would definitely love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Holy Cow

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

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

Wonderful spot

Great location and communication from the team. They let us stay an extra hour at the end which made a big difference. The cows were a hit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin H.

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

Friends getaway

Great location. Close to town, right on the river. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Gorgeous!

We loved the proximity to downtown and hot tub at the house. The place was gorgeous, clean and had everything we needed. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER J.

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

Wonderful spot in Truckee!

The property is clean, well maintained, and is very short walk to downtown Truckee. The hosts were responsive and helpful. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed sitting n the patio and relaxing with the beautiful view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Excellent

What a beautiful place! Thanks so much.
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10/10 Excellent

Rich H.

Holy Cow

House was great!!! We had a blast. One of the note pages indicated complimentary passes to Donner Ski Ranch - we didn't see any - boy that sure would have been nice since we all went there.
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10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Great house in downtown Truckee

This house was perfect for our family of 3 (and could have fit a couple more people as well). We were comfortable, cozy and warm despite freezing weather and storms. The hot tub was amazing, and everything worked perfectly. The commute to Northstar for skiing was easy, and we loved being able to walk to restaurants and shops in Truckee! We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W., Holladay

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

Watch the River Flow

Great Location - 2 minute walk to downtown Truckee shopping and restaurants. Beautiful, well-appointed home on a quiet street. Everything inside was comfortable and up to date. The views from both indoors and the beautiful decks (hot tub deck off master and large deck on main floor) are tremendous. The property is located directly on the Truckee River and is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the unobstructed sights and sounds of the river!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023