A family-friendly stay in Truckee awaits you at this holiday home. Within steps you'll find Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake within a 15-minute stroll. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 3.5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a games room, a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Donner Lake Woods holiday home include Palisades Tahoe and Boreal Mountain Resort.
Northstar California Resort - 19 min drive - 28.5 km
Getting around
Truckee Station - 12 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Tahoe Donner - 18 min drive
Coffeebar Bakery - 10 min drive
Taco Bell - 10 min drive
Wild Cherries Coffee House - 11 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cozy Family Getaway | Fire Pit, Bunk Room w/ TV, Games & 10Min to Sugar Bowl Ski
Looking for a spacious and comfortable vacation property for your family or larger group? You’ve found it! The Donner Lake Vacation Lodge is an incredible property that offers four bedrooms and four bathrooms, making it the perfect size for families or groups of up to ten guests! You'll love the soaring great room with its towering ceilings and natural wood walls and beams that make the lodge feel like a true mountain retreat. Plus, this incredible home is near everything Truckee has to offer making it one of the best rental options in the Donner Lake area!
INSIDE THE HOME
The great room with large rock fireplace, comfy couches and floor-to-ceiling windows flows seamlessly into the open kitchen, and dining area with a twelve-person dining table for family meals. When the weather is nice, take your meals outside to the deck, which features tables with shade umbrellas. The first-floor primary suite boasts a king bed, high-end linens and a large, five-piece ensuite and private access to the back deck. The upper floor loft area is perfect for watching movies or playing games. The secondary primary suite offers a comfortable queen-sized bed and three piece ensuite while the other two upstairs bedrooms are ideal for kids and teens!
Maximum Occupancy: 10 Dedicated Parking Spots: 4 Town of Truckee: 001810
LOCATION + AMENITIES Located just a short drive from the beautiful Donner Lake, the lodge is the perfect home base for all your outdoor adventures. The Donner Summit area is home to several ski resorts, including Sugar Bowl and Boreal Mountain Resort, and there are plenty of hiking and biking trails in the area as well. Visit the nearby town of Truckee where you can shop, dine and visit cultural centers. *Please Note* We are in a rural part of America, where Google Maps is not always reliable. VRBO uses Google to generate the 'Explore the Area'. Do not rely on this map as it's not accurate.
*Please Note* - BBQs and outdoor furniture may not be available November- May - In the winter, snow tires and 4WD/AWD are required. If your car is not equipped with both, please be sure to have chains
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?
As a locally owned and operated company, we love where we live and want to make sure that every one of our guests has the best experience Tahoe has to offer!
We look forward to making your next Tahoe vacation, your best Tahoe vacation! Book today!
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
Electric car charging station
Garden
Unit size: 2,550 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Cozy Family Getaway | Fire Pit, Bunk Room w/ TV, Games & 10Min to Sugar Bowl Ski?
Yep, Cozy Family Getaway | Fire Pit, Bunk Room w/ TV, Games & 10Min to Sugar Bowl Ski is a short 17-minute walk from West End Beach.
Fun beach activities include jet skiing, fishing and swimming. You can also find motor boats.
Does Cozy Family Getaway | Fire Pit, Bunk Room w/ TV, Games & 10Min to Sugar Bowl Ski have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is Cozy Family Getaway | Fire Pit, Bunk Room w/ TV, Games & 10Min to Sugar Bowl Ski family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a playground, an arcade and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Cozy Family Getaway | Fire Pit, Bunk Room w/ TV, Games & 10Min to Sugar Bowl Ski is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cozy Family Getaway | Fire Pit, Bunk Room w/ TV, Games & 10Min to Sugar Bowl Ski?
No, Cozy Family Getaway | Fire Pit, Bunk Room w/ TV, Games & 10Min to Sugar Bowl Ski does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Cozy Family Getaway | Fire Pit, Bunk Room w/ TV, Games & 10Min to Sugar Bowl Ski?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Cozy Family Getaway | Fire Pit, Bunk Room w/ TV, Games & 10Min to Sugar Bowl Ski?
No, only service animals are allowed.
Cozy Family Getaway | Fire Pit, Bunk Room w/ TV, Games & 10Min to Sugar Bowl Ski Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
8 - Good
3
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Saudia U., San Francisco
14 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoy our stay! The house had everything we needed. Best part was the poker table!
Saudia U.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lindsay D.
16 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Ski trip
Amazing house and great location! 10-15 min drive to Sugar Bowl which was very convenient! Close to Truckee for groceries, restaurants, etc. House was clean and very comfortable.
Lindsay D.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dennis M.
11 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
making memories
party of 8! enjoyed house, walks, snow on the beach, and downtown Truckee
Dennis M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Scott R.
12 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy Stay in a Storm
This property was just as described, and it was warm and cozy during the storm. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, which made cooking a treat.
Scott R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Emily R.
16 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Donner house
We had a great time! Kitchen was well stocked, plenty of space and loved the loft room. Only thing was front entry was plowed over due to snow so we could only use kitchen entrance, not ideal with wet boots.
Emily R.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jill E., San Jose
2 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Perfect spot for our family-lots of bathrooms!
Jill E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Randy L., San Jose, CA, USA
28 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great home for large families with kids
My family and extended family enjoyed our stay. The home was spacious for the 10 of us and was quite cozy and warm despite the temperatures hitting 5-degrees in the February evening. Kitchen was well stocked with cooking wares and the loft was great for the kids to play games. The backyard also opened up into the woods to a creek-bed which made for a great small sledding hill for our 5YO. The house is also a 15-min walk to West End Beach which was fun to play, even in snow! Only complaint was that the mattresses were a little stiff for my >70YO mother and father, but didn't seem to faze the younger folks.
Randy L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
TAMI K.
2 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
This was a beautiful cabin - lots of room and everything you need. Well equipped - great location and very cute decor. My family loved it. If I had any criticism it would be to have some beach towels - otherwise everything was great.
TAMI K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
6/10 Okay
Jessica D.
17 May 2021
Great rental with amenities listed but not available
This house is great rental to visit!
A few things that were advertised in the listing but not available which was super disappointing.
1. No fire-pit or outside seating!!Other than cheap folding chairs, this was the biggest disappointment as we chose this location based on the fire-pit and outside seating as one of the primary amenities
2. All the faucets and showers ran super cold or scolding hot; they need to change out the cartridges
3. Please upgrade your coffee pot to the kcup machine, the coffee maker was a pain with all the beeping
4. All the beds were not clean, the sheets smelled, did not looks clean, and one bed even had cough drop wrappers and some of us were bitten while sleeping (bed bugs?)
5. The microwave was old and loud
6. The listing on VRBO stated tandem garage parking but owner has a golf cart stored in the garage which allows for only one vehicle to park in garage. (Why even list it?)
7. Couch seating downstairs was for 5 people and this house is able to sleep 10 people, maybe add another love seat to allow all 10 people to seat around fire place
8. The towels were worn and threadbare. More towels in each bathroom for those that were staying longer
Things that were great:
1. The fridge was awesome in size, we brought lots of food and it stored it all.
2. The ice makers kept up with us during our entire stay!!
3. Kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans
4. Bathrooms were clean
5. Dining room seating was ample
6. Kitchen was large and allowed lots of people to be in it at one time
7. Oven worked like a champ!
8. The fireplace was awesome!
Jessica D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
JAMES A.
5 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Simply a great place. Thank you!
JAMES A.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mike M., San Jose CA
26 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
A legitimate 5 star property!
Finally! A home on VRBO rated 5 stars that actually is 5 stars. This place is really fantastic. Very well maintained, clean and a great location on the west end of Donner Lake.
I have been ready to throw in the towel on VRBO lately as I have been suckered into renting these places that have nothing but (multiple) 5 star ratings but couldn’t hold a candle to an actual 5 star property. I didn’t realize how pressured renters are to leave 5 star reviews until my last review of a beach house I rented a few weeks ago. I gave it 4 stars overall (which was generous) and the manager followed up with a super rude email criticizing my review. Anyway, you can’t go wrong with this property! Everything about it is perfect. Thank you Tahoe Signature Properties! Excellent job managing this place.
Mike M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Whitney C.
13 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy weekend!
The house was very clean and roomy. Big kitchen made it easy to do group cooking. We enjoyed the wine fridges and fireplace! We were disappointed to find the patio furniture had been removed since it was such nice weather. But overall we had a great time!
Whitney C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
lisa s.
20 May 2019
Family celebration
This home was perfect for our family gathering to celebrate our college grad. The home had everything we needed and the management company was very helpful.