This condo places you steps from Tahoe National Forest and within a short 5-minute stroll of Tahoe Donner Golf Course. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and condo features a washing machine, free WiFi and 2 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A fireplace, a patio and a living room are also available. .Enjoy the gym and sauna. Added amenities include laundry facilities.
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Donner Lake - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
Old Greenwood Golf Course - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
Northstar California Resort - 23 min drive - 19.5 km
Getting around
Truckee Station - 10 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Starbucks - 8 min drive
Wild Cherries Coffee House - 6 min drive
Panda Express - 7 min drive
Taco's Jalisco - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Best Tahoe Donner Location. Limitless Hot Water. Fast WiFi. Charge your EV!
Best location in Tahoe Donner for a wonderful mountain getaway. Upper floor (great sun!), high ceilings, clean and quite condo that has 2 bedrooms and a “den” [acts like a bedroom] (5 total beds), 2 full baths, well-appointed kitchen, and a great living room/dining room area.
This is our personal vacation home. We love comfort, and we've upgraded many features. We invite guests to enjoy what we enjoy. This is not an investment property with cheap furniture and basic amenities. Welcome to our home!
New 240v outlet in garage for you to charge your electric vehicle. YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN CHARGING CABLE. This feature is FREE to you as I experiment with its usage.
SUMMER NOTE: Air conditioning cools the living room and kitchen directly and other rooms indirectly. Samsung mini split with wireless remote. “Samsung's exclusive WindFree™* cooling technology provides users with a cool indoor climate without the discomfort of direct cold airflow. It’s an advantage no other system can match.” THIS UNIT ALSO PROVIDES ADDITIONAL HEAT IN THE WINTER, IF YOU CHOOSE.
Sleeps 6 comfortably. Eastern King bed in main bedroom with en suite main bathroom. An Eastern King bed is slightly wider and slightly shorter than a California King. Kind of like us. The mattress is the expensive, all-natural-latex, "Latex Classic" from European Sleepworks in Berkeley. The mattress is very firm and extremely comfortable. There are four (4) other firm, Twin mattress beds, two of them brand new in December, 2024.
PARKING: No more than two (2) cars. One car in the garage, which can accommodate a large SUV or smaller. Examples: Ford Explorer, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Highlander, Lexus RX, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Honda Pilot, and more. The garage will not take a super large SUV or truck (e.g., Chevy Suburban, Chevy Tahoe, Cadillac Escalade, etc.). The second (2nd) car can park on the outdoor pad, opposite from the garage. The outdoor parking pad will accommodate any sized vehicle.
Free WiFi. Super fast, 400+ Mbps, driven by a Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi router. Simultaneous dual band 5GHz and 2.4GHz.
Front door features an electronic keyless deadbolt, so you will receive a UNIQUE CODE that everyone in your party can use during your vacation stay. No need to worry about keys!
Enjoy limitless hot water! We feature a Rinnai 199,000 BTU tankless water heater. Your family can run both showers at the same time. Forever.
USB-A and USB-C outlets in bedrooms and the kitchen to charge your mobile devices. Please use our iPhone cables, but leave them plugged in when you leave.
BEST LOCATION in Tahoe Donner. You are literally across the street from the Trout Creek Recreation Center. Also across the street from Z Marketplace (walk to pick up your sandwiches, soda, wine, beer and sundries). In the winter, it's a brief walk to the popular snowplay area.
Please note that Tahoe Donner charges fees for its amenities. For current rates, please go to Tahoe Donner's website, www.TahoeDonner.com, find amenities, then click down for the specific rates. ALSO NOTE THAT NEW RULES AT TAHOE DONNER BEGINNING IN 2025 PRIORITIZES OWNERS OVER SHORT TERM RENTAL GUESTS. YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO "PUBLIC AMENITIES," SUCH AS THE DOWNHILL SKI HILL; HOWEVER, YOU MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE PRIVATE TAHOE DONNER AMENITIES. YOU MUST GO TO TAHOEDONNER.COM TO KEEP UP ON THE LATEST RULES AND AVAILABILITIES.
WINTER NOTE: Our condo helps you get to the slopes first in the morning. Get the best groomed runs to yourself. This condo is located on Northwoods Blvd. Because Northwoods is the "main street" of Tahoe Donner, this road gets plowed first. That makes it easier for our contracted al with the overnight snow. You get to the slopes first!
Helpful hint: Info about road conditions: https://roads.DOT.ca.gov/roadscell.php or call (800) 427-7623
NOTE: we have turned OFF the gas stove in the living room for safety. Apologies.
The property also features a garage and mostly-level driveway parking for additional cars, as well as a washer and dryer. The unit features internet, cable TV and land-line telephone. DVDs, games and puzzles are available for your down time.
Coffee? You choose your style. We have: 1) Keurig K-cup machine (bring your favorite pods); 2) one-cup drip cone with paper filters; 3) a Mr. Coffee Machine for the group; and 4) a French Press.
The area is crisscrossed with hiking and biking trails, and offers special events all year long. The Lodge at Tahoe Donner is one of the best restaurants in Truckee.
You are centrally located to everything Truckee has to offer: nice dining, several gorgeous golf courses, shopping, and special events. Donner Lake is just four miles, all major ski areas are just 15 miles (Palisades Tahoe [formerly Squaw Valley & Alpine], Northstar, Boreal, Sugar Bowl); and Lake Tahoe is just 20 miles away.
NOTE: One level means you are more comfortable. This unit is on a single level, on the upper floor. The single level means that heat is evenly distributed across all the rooms. Consider that in an upstairs-downstairs configuration common to other condos and town-homes, the upstair bedrooms can get "hot" while the downstairs rooms are "cold." It's simply physics: hot air rises. Choose comfort.
Please be aware that we do not allow more than 6 people to sleep at this vacation home. That's because we want to maintain this getaway as first-class. We don't want it over-used and beaten-up. So you get a well-appointed, well-maintained vacation home. NO PARTIES, EVENTS, MEALS or ACTIVITIES OF ANY KIND with anyone beyond those included in the original rental agreement. Violation of this restriction could mean immediate loss of use of the property without refunds of any kind.
OTHER "NO's" - NO PETS, NO SMOKING OF ANYTHING, NO VAPING, NO GRILLING. These "no's" apply to inside the condo and on the front and rear decks. Thank you for your support of safety and neighbor consideration.
If you need to rent baby equipment, I recommend BabyQuip. They will deliver, setup and pickup a wide variety of items, such as cribs, strollers, child carrier backpacks and more.
Altitude: You will be at 6,500 feet. That's almost 1.25 miles into the air from sea level. At sea level, oxygen in the air is 20.9%. At 6,500 feet, oxygen is only 16.3% or -22% versus sea level. Take it easy your first day. You'll mostly acclimatize in 1-3 days. :-)
ELECTRIC VEHICLES: We now have a 240v outlet in the garage for your use! YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN CABLE. Additional EV charger locations can be found at: (1) Plugshare: https://www.plugshare.com/directory/us/california/truckee and (2) ChargeHub: https://chargehub.com/en/countries/united-states/california/truckee.html
THIS UNIT IS REGISTERED WITH BOTH TRUCKEE AND TAHOE DONNER:
* Town of Truckee 2024-25 Short-Term Rental Registration Certificate Number (RCN): #018266
We are doting owners, committed to ensuring that you and your family enjoy the very best vacation possible.
Guests are responsible for the full cost of damage, Town of Truckee fines or Tahoe Donner fines, and we will, reluctantly, seek to obtain 100% reimbursement for the full cost of fines or damages. These fines may be up to $1,500. When you rent with us, you agree to follow all the rules in this property description and to pay the damages and/or fines. There is no upper limit on the amount of damages that we will seek to recover if you cause the damages. Violations of the rules will result in potential immediate forfeiture of the vacation stay and zero return of monies. Please don't be the first one to test us.
Please note that the administration fee of $10 per night is due to the Town of Truckee imposing an annual fee over $500 per year, in addition to the 13.25% tax.
Ending on a positive note: Virtually all our guests have rated their experience the full "5 Stars." Isn't that the awesome vacation that you'd like to have as well?
IMPORTANT: To receive safety alerts from the town of Truckee, please sign up with your email address at: https://www.visittruckeetahoe.com/travelalert
Note from host: Smoking or vaping = $200 cleaning fee.
Services and conveniences
Phone
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Things to do
Golf
Gym
Heated pool
Kayak
Optional golf privileges
Optional ski privileges
Snow sports gear
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Sledding nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks 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
Deadbolt lock
General
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 1,215 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Do not strip the beds. Yeah!
Run the washing machine with used towels. Only if you have time, please then put the wash in the dryer and run it.
Run the dishwasher. NO NEED TO WAIT UNTIL WASHER, DRYER OR DISHWASHER IS FINISHED. NO NEED TO TAKE TRASH TO CURB. DRIVE HOME SAFE.
Pets
No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: This means no outside people are allowed.
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 and a deadlock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: This means no outside people are allowed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.
Property Registration Number Truckee Certificate: STR21-00071. Tahoe Donner License: L19STR-0010.
Property is also known as
Best Tahoe Donner Location Walk to Gym Market. Speedy Wifi
Best Tahoe Donner Location Walk to Gym Market. Speedy WiFi.
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Best Tahoe Donner Location. Limitless Hot Water. Fast WiFi. Charge your EV!?
The closest beach to Best Tahoe Donner Location. Limitless Hot Water. Fast WiFi. Charge your EV! is West End Beach (6.1 km).
Does Best Tahoe Donner Location. Limitless Hot Water. Fast WiFi. Charge your EV! have a pool?
Take your pick from a heated pool, a pool and a communal pool.
What luxury perks are available at Best Tahoe Donner Location. Limitless Hot Water. Fast WiFi. Charge your EV!?
This property features a heated pool, as well as a fireplace and a living room.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Tahoe Donner Location. Limitless Hot Water. Fast WiFi. Charge your EV!?
No, Best Tahoe Donner Location. Limitless Hot Water. Fast WiFi. Charge your EV! does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Best Tahoe Donner Location. Limitless Hot Water. Fast WiFi. Charge your EV!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Best Tahoe Donner Location. Limitless Hot Water. Fast WiFi. Charge your EV!?
No, pets are not allowed.
Is there a golf course on site at Best Tahoe Donner Location. Limitless Hot Water. Fast WiFi. Charge your EV!?
There isn't one on site, but Tahoe Donner Golf Course is a short 4-minute walk away.
Best Tahoe Donner Location. Limitless Hot Water. Fast WiFi. Charge your EV! Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 72 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Dorothy C.
28 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home and Location - Reserve Now!
This is your home away from home!A nice spacious condo in a great location! The home is filled with all the amenities you’ll need and you’ll sleep comfortably. We reserved this condo for a family weekend getaway after our daughter’s wedding.We had an amazing time, rode bikes on the Truckee River Legacy Trail and spent time at Donner Memorial State Park on the lake paddle boarding. Cary is an amazing host who provided detailed information about the property and surrounding areas prior to our stay. We arrived to a bottle of wine, chocolates and he also surprised us with the option for an extended stay. We’re blessed! Thank you Cary and Laura for sharing your home. We’ll be back!
Dorothy C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dan N.
24 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
We had a great time staying at Cary's place. The location is close to everything we needed. The place is huge, kitchen and all items is well organized. We would love to come back again if we have the chance.
Dan N.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Makenna B.
29 Jan 2025
Makenna B.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie P.
5 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Tahoe Donner Condo!
We had a great ski getaway at this lovely condo. An amazingly convenient Tahoe Donner location, extremely thoughtful owner, and very comfortable home with numerous amenities. Would definitely recommend!
Stephanie P.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
William S.
1 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Really enjoyed our stay. We will happily stay here again. Cary was a great host.
William S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tracy R.
2 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect mini summer getaway
My family of 4 had a fantastic summer stay! Couldn’t ask for a better location (my kids loved that we could walk to the pool across the street) or hosts! Clean home and well maintained. Cary is a fantastic host, great communication about all the amenities and appreciated the little touches.
We definitely plan on returning in the future!
Tracy R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Vicki S.
30 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet location, Beautiful home, Great host!
We were in town for the Barracuda Championship & finding a place to stay was a chore! This place was great- the perfect size for a small family, stocked very well, and it was very clean! Cary was great to work with & if there is anything you need to know about the area, he has the answers! The neighborhood was great and if you are able to use the community center nearby, it looks amazing! We didn’t have time but people were having a good time!
Vicki S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Zac B.
28 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
TD
Clean, close to everything. Cary was very responsive.
It’s was a very nice property, we would stay there again.
Lindsey
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ally C.
11 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Stay
This VRBO was great! Cary took time before our stay to walk me through the entire property which helped my group be set up for success. Clean, easy to navigate, lots of supplies. Would stay here again.
Ally C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
carolyn k.
6 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Just as Promised
The condo was perfect for us. My husband was able to set up a workstation in the bedroom with the desk. It enabled us to have a longer stay. The condo is clean and well equipped. It was also quiet, much to my surprise. The location is perfect for walks, including getting a sandwich at the deli. The owner gave clear instructions, and the labels were very helpful. The bed was comfy and there was lots of hot water for the shower. He also responded to questions in a timely manner. I would recommend this condo and look forward to staying there again.
carolyn k.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bill A.
2 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in Tahoe Donner
We stayed at Cary's home during a business stay in the Tahoe area. It was lovely!
Bill A.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Miguel V.
3 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Tahoe Donner
Clean, cozy condo in a convenient location. The kitchen had everything we needed, everything was clean and working properly, lots of outlets and chargers for electronics. The gas fireplace was surprisingly effective at keeping the place warm.
Miguel V.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Anna S.
6 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We very much enjoyed our time at this property. It was exactly as pictured and advertised. We had 4 adults and 2 kids staying at the property, and we all slept comfortably there. The covered garage parking is a huge plus for when it snows. Location was convenient. Cary was very communicative and accommodating as a host as well.
Anna S.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael H., Berkeley, CA
27 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, great host
We had a nice weekend in Cary’s Tahoe Donner rental, and Cary was a great host. We will definitely look to stay here again.
Michael H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Madelaine P.
17 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Ski Trip thanks to Awesome Hosts
This property is fantastic. I hope we get to stay here again someday. :)
Madelaine P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
maira d.
15 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great owners, amazing location
The location is perfect. The owners are amazing, very easy to communicate with and very understanding during the huge storm. Unfortunately we didn't get to use the snow park across the street, so we'll have to go back to check that out. The only thing that I can suggest is adding another pot and pan to what you have available.
maira d.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Peiling W.
28 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
We love this place!
We love this lovely place! It makes us feel like a real home:) Host Cary explained so clearly before our stay and always helps us during our stay. We brought our toddler to snow play and park and the condo is close to the places we visited. We will definitely come back and book this condo again! Thank you Cary for letting us stay!
Peiling W.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Danit C., Windsor, California
24 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Right across the street from the rec center and snow play area, and convenience market. Well-equipped modest 2nd-story condo. Communicated well with the owner. Appreciated the large humidifier!
Danit C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Yanzhu Y.
14 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and clean place
We had a wonderful time here. The property owner provided a lot of useful information before we arrived and very easy to communicate with. The property is very clean and well prepared. And the location is very convenient and close to grocery shopping. Highly recommend this property!
Yanzhu Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Noirin F.
13 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great communication with owner
The owner was very informative about facilities available at the club, good local restaurants, and events going on in Truckee while we were there.
Noirin F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Laci S.
15 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as advertised
Great stay in a home that is obviously loved and cherished by the owner’s family.
Lovely location
Laci S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tania T.
14 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and beautiful house - built with love
I highly recommend this property! Cary is an excellent host, very dedicated.
The house itself is super cozy, comfortable and very well located to quickly access to Tahoe Donner ski center.
The description and photos of the property are 100% accurate.
I would definitely come back to this house!
Tania T.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kristen C.
18 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We loved staying at Cary's place in Truckee. It was a great size and felt so cozy while we were there. Location was wonderful. Kitchen had everything we needed which we appreciated. The owner Cary was very easy to get ahold of and helpful to answer any questions.
Kristen C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melissa S.
1 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
The space is well maintained, clean, and comfortable. The hosts are very detail oriented and take good care. We’d stay here again!