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Hale Mauka - Family-friendly 3BD/2BA House With Modern Furnishings

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Interior
Terrace/patio
Snow and ski sports
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8132 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Truckee

With a stay at this vacation home in Truckee, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Donner Lake and Tahoe National Forest. .This vacation home is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Northstar California Resort and 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from Palisades Tahoe.

What's nearby

  • Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area - 3 min drive
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 3 min drive
  • Donner Lake - 12 min drive
  • Northstar California Resort - 25 min drive
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 12 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬10 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.

Hale Mauka - Family-friendly 3BD/2BA House With Modern Furnishings

Welcome to Hale Mauka, our "home in the mountains". Our three bedroom, two bath house is truly our second home in Tahoe Donner. We are proud to be able to share it with you throughout the year.

Hale Mauka can comfortably sleep eight guests. A downstairs master suite with a 42in TV is down the hall from the full kitchen. Upstairs, the 'kid's room' contains two sets of bunk beds and a pair of fat boy bean bag stools for lounging. The other upstairs room has a 42in TV and queen bed. A full living room and dining room combine to give lots of room for families to stretch out and relax after a full day enjoying the Tahoe surroundings. There is a wood stove in the living room that can heat the entire home; baseboard heaters and humidifiers are also in each room to further control the temperature.

Don't want to totally unplug while you're away? No worries -- high speed internet is included along with free WiFi for guests. Three LCD Smart TVs (55in in the living room, 42in in two bedrooms) have built-in Netflix/Hulu/Amazon Prime connections so you can stream videos to your heart's content. The living room TV also includes an HD cable feed so you can watch the major sports games in real time. A Mac Mini is in the loft along with an Airprint-capable printer, so you can surf the web or even get some work done if needed.

Located on Alder Creek Road, it is one of the first thoroughfares in Tahoe Donner to get plowed, providing clear access to your snow sport destinations. The Tahoe Donner Downhill ski area is 5 minutes away, as is the Alder Creek Adventure (Cross Country/Equestrian) Center. An easy jaunt down 89 takes you to Northstar, Squaw and other Tahoe destinations.

Great views of Alder Creek can be seen from the front deck. The rear deck leads to a wonderful backyard play area where kids can go downhill with the provided sleds or just roll around in the snow. You can even play horseshoes in the horseshoe pitch in the front yard.

The kitchen is fully equipped with cookware, utensils, and dinnerware. There is also a full size washer and dryer so you can pack lightly.

Up to 6 guests (3 yrs and over) can purchase access to all Tahoe Donner amenities, including snow play, equestrian center, mountain biking, orienteering (geocaching), tennis courts, pools, Trout Creek Recreation Center, the Beach Club Marina, and Tahoe Donner Golf Course. There is a daily access fee for the private amenities, which is paid upon first access to any amenity for that day. Guests under 3 are free. Public amenities like downhill and cross country skiing and all restaurants are open to all visitors.

High thread-count sheets, down comforters and memory foam mattresses on all beds, along with soft towels ensure that you can relax in luxury after a full day of fun.

NOTE: We strongly prefer to rent to family groups. Parties of 6 or more must include children in order for your booking request to be accepted.

Town of Truckee TOT Registration Certificate No. 026112
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and a tennis court on site. Recreational activities include snowboarding nearby, sledding nearby, and cross-country skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Owner/ Property Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby
  • Ski lift privelages

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lifts
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snow sports gear
  • Golf privileges
  • Tennis on site
  • Boating on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Unit size: 1416 sq ft (132 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 35

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Property Registration Number 026112

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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Hale Mauka - Family-friendly 3BD/2BA House With Modern Furnishings Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Trip to the Snow!
This is our second year coming to Hale Mauka for a winter trip and both times have been wonderful! The cabin is cozy, the backyard is a sledder’s dream, and Ed and Bernadette are helpful and caring hosts. Five stars!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Mountain Home
This was the perfect place to stay with my young children and inlaws. The downstairs bed/bath gave the inlaws some space and privacy (and us some distance from snoring ;P) while the upstairs bunkroom and 2nd bedroom/bathroom was ideal for us and the kids. The common living/dining area was cozy and the backyard was great for sledding with little kids. Also the property is close to many ski options, and the property as a whole was very clean and well maintained. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastical friends retreat
We had a great time. Amazing area. Everything was top notch!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

April D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We had a wonderful 4 night stay at this property. The house was extremely clean. We all slept well. It’s very close to Sugarbowl where we have passes. Easy access to Safeway too. If you want take-out, not many places deliver so be prepared to pick up or just enjoy dinner out.Great communication with property owner and plenty of dry wood and kindling for the fireplace.Just two items to note: Alder Creek is a busy street and not appropriate to walk on. We enjoy walks in the neighborhood and to hiking trails. Not recommended here. Better to drive. Also, during the winter, there can be a lot of ice on the stairs leading to the house from the garage. Proceed with caution, especially when you are carrying something like wood from the garage to the house. All in all a great stay! We definitely recommend this home for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

anna v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location
We stayed for one week over the New Years and had a wonderful time. The home is in a prime location for snow play. My kids had a wonderful time playing in the snow and sledding everyday. The home is well stocked with everything we needed. Ed communicated with us before and during our stay. I would not hesitate to book this home again for our next trip to Truckee.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanh p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini vacation
This place was cozy and exactly what we needed for a quick weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nevin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Nice
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Great value. Not fancy, but very friendly and welcoming place. Perfect for a family trip. Clean. Kids loved the games; we did a puzzle. Only issue was an issue getting the PS3 controllers to work, but probably for the best as kids had no excuse to be inside…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C., Central Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Western States Base Camp
We used Hale Mauka as our base residence for the Western States 100, and it worked out perfectly. It was an easy commute to Palisades (Olympic Village) for pre-race events and to race start. Truckee was right down the hill and had everything we needed. The residence was comfortable and clean and exactly what the pictures showed and was described. Had everything needed to serve large meals if so inclined to do so. The locals (bear, deer, racoons, and coyotes) wandered by to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. Hale Mauka really made our experience in the Tahoe area so relaxing and carefree.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thom Harpole and Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family getaway to Tahoe Donner
Our family of six: two grandparents two parents and two young kids could not have found a better place to enjoy our four-day weekend at Tahoe Donner. It was clean, comfortable, and at all the necessities we could’ve asked for with a nice view of the skyline and quick access to Tahoe Donner ski area. We appreciate that there was ample games, play equipment, and easy, check-in checkout processes. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H., Berkeley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property and great owner
This is the second time we've stayed at Ed's property in Tahoe Donner. The home is comfortable and cozy, and Ed is super responsive and helpful as a property owner for any requests we had.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Heather F., Placentia CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Tahoe Ski Weekend
We had a great time and enjoyed the home. A few issues w the description of the home online as it said it had a hot tub but did not. Also said it had multiple humidifiers but only found 1. I let owners know so they could get both things addressed for next renters. Kitchen is adequate in some ways but lacking in other ways Overall a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a family
Cute little house and is great for a family. Backyard has a great sledding hill for the kids. Bedrooms are well laid out too and the kids loved having the bunkbeds. We’ve already booked the house again for the summer so we can enjoy the yard and area then too! Owners had great communication as well. Always responded within a half hour to any of our questions leading up to the trip, or during the trip. Thanks again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
This was our 4th time here and it just feels so great returning. We love it every year. It is the perfect spot for our family. The house is cozy and has everything you need. The backyard is the best! Hours of endless fun! We can't say enough about this place. Looking forward to next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice vacation
Very comfortable beds, they have everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Trip to the Snow!
We absolutely loved our stay in Hale Mauka! The cabin is roomy but cozy, beautifully decorated, and with extremely comfortable beds. The highlight for us, though, was the backyard. We have gone to the Tahoe Donner area for several years now to play in the snow with our children and grandchildren. The sledding in the backyard was the best of any place we’ve been!! Amazing! As was the space for building snow forts and snowmen and having friendly snowball fights. We have already reserved for next year and can’t wait to go back. 5 stars!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Olga Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
High maintenance house in a great location
Great location with less than 5 minutes drive to downhill and cross country ski areas. This is a very complicated and high maintenance house. There are two stair cases to reach the front door (which you have to use at least two times a day to carry all your equipment and kids). Physically it’s very demanding to carry the logs to maintain the stove that heats the house. It seems that some of the items may have met their time limit during our stay - washer, hairdryer, tea kettle, front door lock. Although we’ve got help to fix those things, you don’t want to spend your vacation dealing with issues every day. If you’re coming in the winter, make sure you know how to operate wood stove.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence S., Modesto

Liked: Cleanliness
Very gracious host
The property was clean, comfortable and as advertised. This excellent host was very accommodating to ensure we did not have any concerns or needs during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family snow play!
Selected this property for the snow play for young children right outside. Comfortable accomodations for 5 adults and 2 children. Older property, but in good condition and clean. Good communication with homeowner. Fun time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H., Berkeley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property in Tahoe Donner
We'll look to stay here again--it's a great house in Tahoe Donner.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

danielle d.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Snow much fun!
This is our 3rd time coming and we could not believe all the snow. We had a blast in the backyard and used the guest passes for skiing at Tahoe Donner, which was kid friendly. The house has everything you need and more. Ed is easy to communicate with and very accommodating. We are looking forward to next year. (Or Maybe late Spring with all this snow)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Buried In Snow
I stayed at this property during a huge snow storm and it worked out well. The driveway and roads are plowed daily. The pathway was mostly shoveled and the cabin stayed warm with the baseboard heaters and wood stove. The neighborhood is very quiet and it’s close enough to several restaurants that you can still eat out with snowy roads. The downside is you park at the bottom and have to carry everything upstairs and the wood stove needs a new door seal. The upside is very clean, comfortable couches, big TVs, great location and very nice and responsive owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Areta C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Tahoe house
The house is perfect for small families visiting Tahoe and the house was just as described. Communication was easy and straightforward.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

mindy c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and cozy
We enjoyed our stay as the property had plenty of space for our family and lots of board games for the kids to try after a day of snow sports. It was great to be so close to Tahoe Donner. We were bummed our truck didn't fit in the garage as we had an after market bumper but there was parking in the driveway or the designated spot outside. As it was snowing, we got our workout in shoveling snow so it worked out. There was a snow plow service which cleared the driveway for us to get out in the morning which was nice. The property owners also provided prompt communication when we had questions. Lovely stay and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Home on the Hill
Overall, a good experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022