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Donner Lake views w/private hot tub-10 minutes to skiing!

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Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, table football
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Indoor spa tub

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8274 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Donner Lake
    13 min walk
  • Donner Ski Ranch
    9 min drive
  • Donner Memorial State Park
    13 min drive
  • Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    46 min drive

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About the area

Truckee

When you stay at this vacation home in Truckee, you'll be on the waterfront, a 2-minute drive from Donner Lake and 9 minutes from Boreal Mountain Resort. .This family-friendly vacation home is 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Palisades Tahoe and 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Northstar California Resort.

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 13 min walk
  • Boreal Mountain Resort - 9 min drive
  • Sugar Bowl - 20 min drive
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 21 min drive
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 10 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬9 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.

Donner Lake views w/private hot tub-10 minutes to skiing!

*Reservation is confirmed at the time of booking. Refunds are not offered for cancelations made within our cancelation policy of the reservation, even dropping days. There are no refunds due, regardless of cancellation cause, including but not limited to cancellation as a result of poor snow conditions, severe weather events, poor air quality, road closures, traffic delays, early departures, illness, injury, any Covid-19 related travel decisions when there is not an active local stay at home order, or mechanical breakdown.*
Welcome to Paradise!
*Pet friendly for a $150 per pet fee*Maximum 2 dogs
This 3 bedroom, 3 bath plus two bonus game room and sleeping spaces vacation rental is ready for year-round fun! Located across from several public piers on Donner Lake, this property has 180 degree views of the lake and surrounding mountains from both floors and decks, with no structures between the home and the lake.
Enter the home through the stone foyer on the main great room floor. The main living space offers an open and bright kitchen with granite counter tops, updated stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar for four, dining for eight and a roomy living room furnished with a TV with streaming options. French doors open to a spacious deck overlooking Donner Lake; with outdoor dining, umbrellas, gas grill, and sectional couch (summer only).
Downstairs you'll find two queen bedrooms that share a bath and a master bedroom with an en suite bath with double sinks, a step in jetted tub and walk in dual head shower. The master bedroom boasts stunning lake views, a dedicated workspace, and reading lamps. Two separate entrances, one from the master and one from the hall head to a second deck; equipped with a hot tub and stairs down to street level for easy lake access. A parking pad is available at street level to park your trailer or boat.
Journey upstairs from the main living floor to a game room and bonus room. The game room is furnished with two twin beds, a twin trundle, and a foosball table. The bonus rooms is equipped with a futon for kids under 13.
Other highlights include a flat driveway off of Reed Ave and a two car garage (3 cars max).
About the area: Paradise Waits is located on the west end of Donner Lake, just east of the public boat launch. You'll be walking distance to several public piers, the boat launch, west end beach and Donner Lake Marina and a short drive from several amazing day hikes including the Donner Vista Trail and Mt. Judah Loop. During the winter, this property is conveniently located a short drive from the Interstate 80 freeway exit, for easy access to Sugar Bowl and Boreal ski mountains.
We look forward to welcoming you to Paradise Waits at Donner Lake!
There is no AC at this property. To keep the property cool, open the windows and sliders at night to let cool air in, then close the windows, doors and blinds when you leave for the day.
STR Registration Number: (RCN): 002350
Number of Parking Spots: 3 (including a two car garage)
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub. This vacation home also features concierge services, an arcade/game room, and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Tahoe Mountain Properties

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 2 spaces)
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2950 sq ft (274 sq m)

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

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

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Donner Lake views w/private hot tub-10 minutes to skiing! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family get-away
Beautiful, home. Great stay for the family with infants & adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
We loved our time at this beautiful house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July Family Trip
We had an amazing stay at this beautiful home on the lake for our family trip. Great location and great views from the large deck. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
Very clean and a perfect location. Easy to get to lake, State Park, and Truckee. Was worried about parking but figured it out. Was able to park 5 cars on property. More cars would be harder. Wished we could find a broom and dust pan to help clean up before we left. Would stay here again and again. 5 stars....
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
We loved everything except the lighting throughout the house. It was really bad and made the after dark hours not as pleasant as expected. Other than that, we were very comfortable and happy there.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with great views
We stayed at this home for a winter snow getaway. The location was great and the home had breathtaking views of Donner lake. The kitchen was well stocked and the kids enjoyed the kids room with 3 twin beds and a foosball table.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liza G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous House & View!
Our family loved our stay in this home and especially loved the view of the lake. Perfect location close to friends in Truckee and short drives to ski resorts and other fun places. Rivian charging station is less than 5 min away from the house. Hot tub was key and my girls loved staying in the game room. Would stay here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable cabin with lake view!
The property is well kept, spacious, and endows the beautiful scene of Donner Lake across the street. The area is deliciously quiet, and most of the items you need to cook are available in the unit. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirby H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost perfect
The property and location were exceptional. The only negatives were we were given the wrong entry code and could not enter the property but luckily the cleaning service was there to let us in. We were provided misinformation about certain amenities that supposedly were not provided and finally certain utensils were in need of replacing. Overall it was a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and relaxing
We enjoyed our family’s stay. It was very relaxing and the view was stunning. It was a great location for walks. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Skyler M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truckee
Great place! Awesome location and property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
Over all experience went very well. The traffic noise was a bit of a nuisance, but the view was spectacular. Close to everything! Thanks again
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Donner Property
Great location overlooking Donner Lake. Very roomy and clean with views from the deck of the lake. Great amenities and nice gas grill on the deck allowing for fun BBQ and outdoor dining. We will be back. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely stunning house, tons of small touches too!
I don’t know what they could do to this house to make it look even more beautiful. We had an amazing stay here. The kitchen was stocked with everything a chef and baker could possibly want. The views from almost every room in the house were stunning. We had lunches and dinners out on the patio and movie nights in the family room. I saw some other reviews that mentioned no cable. This is common in the area for houses. The hosts left very good instructions for how to connect with cable through YouTube and we were able to set up all of our streaming services. So there was no problem whatsoever. I can’t wait to return to this house with friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
Great place. Really clean. Great hosts. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

zari j.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was very good and the view of property was fantastic, closed to all restaurants skiing
Overall, we were happy stayed at this property and I, as a host recommend to my friends and others this place is very good , however when I booked this property the pictures and informations was exactly matched the same that I wanted, but one week before checking they mentioned that one of the shower of 3 bathrooms is out of order because of leaking, so one of my senior’s guest couldn’t use the other bath tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin Bowes P., Oakland CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Contemporary home with a great lake view
The main room offers ample room to view the lake, cook, watch the cooking, or lounge on the large sectional. The kitchen is well furnished for all types of cuisine (knives could be sharpened). The upstairs loft (2 rooms) is perfect for our teenagers and friends, while the lower level has three spacious bedrooms. We all appreciated the contemporary interior & decor! We will definitely return to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect weekend getaway!
This house was exactly what we wanted for our trip to donner lake. It was beautiful, clean, spacious, and very well furnished. The beds and couch was all very comfortable and we felt right at home. There are a couple of things that could make this house perfect, and they’re why I’m giving 4/5 stars. The lighting in the entire house is harsh, white light bulbs. If you’re anything like my group, lights set the entire vibe and these lights were so harsh. Thankfully we found 2 lamps in the house that had warm light bulbs and set those up in the living room, but it was too dark. I would highly recommend to the owners to swap the bulbs for soft neutral or warm lights! Secondly, the stairs that lead from the deck don’t go all the way down to the road so we had to walk down the back road to get to the water. Still doable, but would have been much easier access if the stairs went all the way! Overall I would still highly recommend this house and I will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eddie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and location.
Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cicily R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
We had a great weekend. We came with our adult children and grandson for weekend snow play. There was a winter storm, that closed everything down but we had so much fun playing in the snow right where we were. Our host was responsive and and made our extra night stay due to weather very easy. I just can't say enough good stuff. Beautiful inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paulette L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous! Love the property!
We had such a wonderful time. Hope we can come back😃
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome experience!!
Had a wonderful time with a gorgeous view of Lake Donner!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxurious Donner view property
Great location and very comfortable home. Excellent kitchen & greatroom for cooking and entertaining.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Mike C.

Beautiful Views, Lacked Amenities for Price Paid
House was plenty spacious and had beautiful views of Lake Donner. For $600 per night, comfortability was a bit of an issue. The house lacked amenities. We had to go purchase TP (sandpaper) soap (size of a matchbook), shampoo (none), conditioner (none), paper towels, etc. Furniture and beds were uncomfortable and water pressure was low. It was also a warm week so we kept windows open at night and closed them around 10am and it was uncomfortably hot in the house by 2pm. For $300-$350 per night this is a great place to stay. Side note: nothing is really open in the Donner Lake area Mon-Thurs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla C., Grass valley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
The house was beautiful with a beautiful view! I would definitely recommend staying here! Very close to everything and easy access to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022