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Quiet Lakefront Home Donner Lake w/ Large Private Dock!

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Terrace/patio
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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6800 sq ft

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  • Kitchen
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  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
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  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

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.

Quiet Lakefront Home Donner Lake w/ Large Private Dock!

PANORAMIC Pristine Mountain and lake views from every window!
Donner Lake Living is OH! So Nice!
9/5/24 Come and play!
Best time of year is HERE! Water and days warm, cool nights deliver starry delights.
True on the water living. Park, stay, play, eat…rest your feet.
No traveling to where you want to play it is steps away!
Fishing has been great from the dock!

HOTEL NO! See what you came to Tahoe for! Not stuffy hotel walls,
Make sure when you book a "lakefront" home you get an actual lake RIGHT OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR like here!

Godzilla Pinball and Legends Video Pinball and Classic Arcade access available for extra charge.

Many Donner “lakefront” properties are actually across the highway and use narrow, small, and crowded first come first serve public docks; our home is on the lake’s SHORE and the dock is PRIVATE, large, boat friendly, carpeted and comfy with a swim ladder!

Unlike other listings the pictures and views in our listing are ALL taken from OUR property.

HOTEL NO! See what you came to Tahoe for! Not stuffy hotel walls, but PANORAMIC Pristine Mountain and lake views.

Make sure when you book that "lakefront" home you get an actual lake RIGHT OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR by booking our property.

Learn to wake surf, teach your friends or family or go surf crazy and demo multiple surf boards. (Subject to weather and water conditions, or boat/captain/instructor availability) BOOK EARLY to guarantee a spot!

Where else can you have a surf boat and captain at your disposal within 100' of your crash/party pad!

*Guided Boat Tours, Wake Surfing, Tubing now available from dock!
YES, we can take you Sight Seeing, Wake Surfing or Tubing in a Boat! Extra charges apply.

Kayaks, Paddleboards and Fishing Gear can be rented and available for your use at the property for additional charges. Advance notice required.

WIFI 400mbps service, 200-400mbps typical reception in unit.

Electric and wood burning fireplace.

*Paddle Sports add on Package for $545
Includes access for your group of up to;
4 Kayaks…single person 10’
1 Paddleboard 11’
2 Pontoon Paddleboards 10’ (additional paddleboards $50 ea.)
3 Towable Linkable Tubes essentially one person rafts which can be tied to the dock as Loungers, paddled around or towed behind a kayak.
Floating Bouncy Island with Ladder

Kayaks only $299
Paddleboards only $399
Tubes only $99
Floating Bouncy Island with Ladder only $199

5 Person Rubber Boat with Oars Package $249
10’10” x 5’4” 1400lb capacity Raft
2 bench seats
Electric Trolling Motor Package Add On to Inflatable Boat $249

Paddle and Boat Packages include;
Type 3 Life Vests in sizes child to 3XL
Water resistant Cell phone/money holders with a tether.

Theses will be stored near the water and your group can access/exchange any and all equipment as desired during your stay. If you were to rent even a portion of this on your own from the local marina it would cost $500-$1300 a day.
Each member of your group must sign waivers, be fitted with a Life Vest and agree to rules of use before being given access.

*Dock Fishing add on Package $349
Includes access for your group of up to;
3 adult or child fishing rods with reel, line, pre rigged bait hook and sinker proven to catch fish from our dock... Or rigged with pretend lure without hook for small child to play with.
Net to scoop up fish.
Power Bait.
6 extra pre tied bait rigs to replace ones that get lost in fish or the bottom demons.
6 Fishing Lures.
3 Bobbers.
Forceps to remove hooks.
Stringer to hold fish you caught.
Bucket for crayfish catches.
Crayfish/minnow trap with bait.
Daily, weekly, yearly, and non-resident Fishing licenses are available online for extra fee from Department of Fish and Game. Children under 16 do not need a license.
Each member of your group must sign waivers and agree to rules of use before being given access.
(Paddle and Fishing equipment packages and pricing subject to change and do not include 13% tax.)

*Book a 3 night or more stay through us and we will arrange a for a $50 discount from a Donner Lake Fishing Guide.
A licensed captain and experienced Donner Lake Fishing Guide can take up to 6 guests out on Donner Lake for several hours of fishing in a fully equipped heated boat. Very large fish are often caught AND No Fishing Experience or Equipment Necessary!

Boat trips are not guaranteed, are weather and safety dependent and subject to reservation slots being available from the guide service. We request you and the guide provide pictures and Guest agrees we may use pictures/details of your trip or catches in our listing. Typical guide services run $350 for 2 persons before discount. Extra persons $175 each. Discount will come in the form of rebate from us in combination with discounted services from the guide when you or the guide supply pictures of catches we can use in our listing or proof of booking of a pre-approved guide service.

If you want to catch the really big fish the best time is February through Early June. These dates also coincide with our lowest rates!

FAQ...HOW DO I GET THAT LOWER POSTED NIGHTLY RATE???
Save $$$ by adding that extra day to your weekend stay! Previously we did not allow 2 night stays there was just too much prep labor for each guest changeover to break even. In order to accommodate short stays we now charge a per stay property fee and lowered our nightly rate. This allows short stays by spreading the minimum we need to charge across the nightly rate so longer stays have much lower nightly rate. Simply adding 1 night to a 2 night stay substantially lowers your nightly rate!

Book that extra night and enjoy a more relaxing vacation. Even if you don't stay the extra night you will be able to enjoy an extra full day at the property and a leisurely check out after a 2 night stay.

Book the low season or weekdays. Pre-summer and fall are amazing experiences (especially here at the lake) and cost less than half summer bookings. You get more days for less and get to enjoy the area without the crowds.

Our home has 2 queen-sized beds and a sofa bed in the front room. We don’t want to rent to large groups. This is not a party cabin. It is perfect for a small family or a couple or two.

No smoking or pets are allowed anywhere on property.
Please e-mail or call if you have any questions.

Thank you!

Notes;
GOVERNMENT CAN CANCEL YOUR RESERVATION OR LOCAL ACTIVITIES... WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THIS!

Access sometimes requires chains even on 4 wheel drive vehicle .
BEFORE INSTANT BOOKING.. ALL GUESTS MUST AGREE TO WINTER RULES

BE PREPARED, WE DO NOT REFUND FOR ACCESS ISSUES.

Thank you for your interest in our Donner Lake home. This comfortable Donner Lake lakefront 2 bedroom/1 bathroom is right on the water with large windows and beautiful lake views from every window. This is the lake level quarters of a 2 unit custom home. Wake up to a view of the lake and forested granite mountains. Walk down 3 flights of stairs and jump in the lake or cast out a line.

Walk down a pathway toward the lake to the entrance. There is a living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a laundry room and a full bathroom. The rental is completely self-contained. The kitchen has a stove/oven, a refrigerator, and a gas BBQ. The bath includes all the necessities. There is cable TV, a DVD player, a stereo and high-speed internet access.

Go down a flight of carpeted stairs to a carpeted (soft on your bare feet and great for laying out) private dock where you can moor a boat, a PWC, try your luck at fishing, swim, or simply relax.

Our home has 2 queen-sized beds and a sofa bed in the front room. We don’t want to rent to large groups. This is not a party cabin. It is perfect for a small family or a couple or two.

Access to our home involves 2 flights of landscaped stone steps (caution, some may be loose!) without railings and 3 additional wooden flights of stairs with railings from the entrance to the dock. There is enough room to park two vehicles in front of the house.
There may or may not be a host living upstairs at the time of your stay. The host is quiet and we have never had any complaints. You may run into him on the dock or in the parking pad. If you have any problems getting into the place just give the phone number a call or knock on the door and he will help you out.
Truckee restaurants and shops are 15 minutes from the house.

Note; as of 9/5/2024 we are updating our furniture and adding arcade games so, furnishings and layout may vary slightly during your visit.
Town of Truckee 4th of July fireworks are the only pyrotechnic display in the area but are subject to cancellation by others*

Please e-mail or call if you have any questions.

Thank you!

Property manager

Evan Maynard

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 1 min walk
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 3 min walk
  • Donner Ski Ranch - 13 min drive
  • Boreal Mountain Resort - 14 min drive
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 20 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Lakefront Home Donner Lake w/ Large Private Dock! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Lakefront Home Donner Lake w/ Large Private Dock!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Lakefront Home Donner Lake w/ Large Private Dock!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Lakefront Home Donner Lake w/ Large Private Dock! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. Donner Memorial State Park and West End Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 18 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to stay!
Very quiet Place! Great Dock! Reminds me of the Cabin/House. I use to stay in with my parents years ago! You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean
Great stay. Property a little dated, but felt very safe. Host is on Property and very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homey with a terrific dock
This rental feels like a home with the primary feature being the access to the lake via the dock.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, nice home on Donner Lake
Just as advertised - beautiful and rustic accommodations on the lake. Great fishing off the dock at the house. And close proximity to Truckee’s restaurants and convenience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

christina m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for privacy yet close to everything!
This was the perfect family vacation to the lake! We’re a family of 4 and stayed 5 nights here in June 2021. The house was very clean and Mark was so welcoming and helpful. The location was private and we had so much fun on the dock fishing and swimming. Also it’s only a beautiful 30 min drive to Tahoe for beaches, rafting, and zip lining in the trees! My family had a blast here and will definitively be back for some winter fun!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location! x
Enjoyed the dock very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Takes me back to my childhood. Great views!
Used to go to Tahoe a lot with grandparents on late 70s and 80s. The place reminded me of that as it has not been updated in a long time. The lake was beautiful and we had fantastic views from the place. Lots of care was taken for Covid processes so that is appreciated. All of Donner Lake had a small power outage, but that lasted a few hours. Overall good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Oana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A real pleasure
Perfectly situated house on the lake. Diligent and kind hosts. It was a pleasure to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
The place was nice. Clean. No joke about the steps! I guess the price reflects the private dock access which is nice and spacious. We are easy renters so the abundance of rules were easy to follow.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Samantha H.

Not what you expect
I stayed here with my husband and 2 kids. The dock is about the only nice and enjoyable thing about this place. The "front door" is a glass sliding door, which is down about 40 steep steps. There is no screen to keep bugs out at the "front door" there was actually no screens on two other windows in the house. Making it dangerous to open them during the day with kids around. We had so many bugs in the house from the lack of screens all around. The place had a very weird smell. The same night we checked in I had to run to Safeway and get a bunch if cleaning supplies and candles to attempt to air it out. We almost turned around and left the same night we checked in. There is about a million rules and regulations to follow hanging on the fridge, yet it doesn't seem the property owners follow them, themselves. Another thing you should know is the owner lives in part of the house. We were only allowed to park one car in the designated spot for the house, although more could fit. The owner said his Girlfriend was coming and we had to leave space for her to park. So our other car with our trailer had to park pretty far. I would think if we were renting this place we would get priority for parking. The owner seemed nice but it's a little awkward sharing the deck, parking, and house with him. Everything and I mean everything in this house is very outdated and old. We did not use not one blanket or towel of there's. Yet they took our security deposits bc we left it "dirty". The place was dirty when we arrived and we decided to not complaint and just clean it ourselves and make the best of it. The property owners blamed us for stuff that had already been broken or dirty. Will not be staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Dana S.

As Advertised
Very clean lodging. Comfy beds and all the basics are covered (except a dishwasher which would be nice). Views and pier are exceptional. Free wi-fi was a bonus. Would have given this 5 stars but structural repairs are very much needed on the front porch/deck. It would helpful in future to note that entry is through the side sliding glass door (not the front door), that way the porch/deck becomes a non-issue and you can take the left staircase and not the one that leads across the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017