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Architectural Beauty with Views, Steps to The Lake and Piers

Architectural Beauty with Views, Steps to The Lake and Piers

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Architectural Beauty
Serene views from front porch
Loft looking towards Donner Lake
From the loft looking towards upper entry hallway
Lake views from the loft

Overview of Architectural Beauty with Views, Steps to The Lake and Piers

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Popular LocationDonner Lake5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSugar Bowl Resort20 min drive
  • Popular LocationTahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area20 min drive
  • AirportReno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Loft Sleeps 2

Primary Suite

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Primary Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Architectural Beauty with Views, Steps to The Lake and Piers

This stunning architectural achievement offers luxury, refinement and beauty. Views are sensational year round. Experience unobstructed Donner Lake views, tranquility and spaciousness. Ceilings are 25' high, constructed of solid wood beams and soaring with light from every window. Light passes from room to room through glass walls, an architectural design feature called 'borrowed light.' The beautiful, reclaimed hardwood and Sierra slate flooring are heated for your comfort. The practical kitchen is well equipped and offers stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Throughout you will find comfortably furnished rooms with clean lined, quality pieces. The house provides easy access to the lake, directly across the street from public piers.


The upper level has three comfortable, private bedrooms plus a loft with two twin-sized futons. The primary bedroom has a spacious, adjoining bathroom with jetted tub, glass shower and double sinks, crafted of hammered nickel. The other two bedrooms, named Creekside and Lakeside, have a queen size bed in each. Both share a bathroom on the upper level. Linens and towels are provided, plus soap and shampoo.


The lower level offers a clutter-free, wide open floor plan for gathering as well as quiet seating for reading or conversation. The Great Room has a large, Italian leather, sectional couch from which to relax in front of the fireplace. The side office has a work desk and small couches with views to the side yard. Open the windows to hear the creek. Lighting over the dining table is dimmable so you can choose your mood, low light for romantic dinners or a brighter light for board games.


The wraparound front porch offers a prime vantage point for watching the lake and relaxing. Perfect for quiet reading, enjoying a libation and sharing conversations. There are four Tropitone lounge chairs on the porch and a picnic table on the lower patio.


Parking: Maximum of 3 cars (2 in winter). Vacation rental provides a garage (for two compact or one standard sized car) and a covered carport for one compact sized car. Snow plowing in the winter is included.


The location is ideal, offering easy access to outdoor adventures, restaurants and amenities. Just steps outside the door takes you to Donner Lake where you can walk, ride or run the 7 mile loop around the lake. In the summer, enjoy the local West End beach which offers water sport rentals, boat launching, volleyball, horseshoes, fishing, swimmers beach, ping pong, BBQ pits, and children's playground. The ever popular Little Truckee Ice Creamery is an easy few minutes walk away, perfect for an evening stroll after dinner or morning coffee and homemade pastries (opens at 7am in summer). Donner Memorial State Park, down the road, offers flat, paved trails around the lake with fabulous views. The Truckee River Legacy Trail for biking, walking and running is close by as is an abundance of outdoor hiking and biking trails. The location is ten minutes from Sugar Bowl Ski Resort and Donner Summit. Royal Gorge's XCountry resort, Palisades, Alpine, and Northstar Ski Resorts are all a short drive. Lake Tahoe is thirteen miles away along a scenic route. Downtown Truckee is a ten minutes drive and where you will find shopping, restaurants and Western history. Reno nightlife, entertainment, and INT'L Airport are just forty-five minutes away.


Town ORDINANCE: Effective January 1, 2021, the town of Truckee implemented a short term rental ordinance, details of which will be in the house manual at the residence. Tenant and all guests are required to follow the city ordinance. Any charges related to infractions will be the responsibility of the tenant. $1,000/day up to $1,500/day. Registration Certificate 003090.
+Town quiet hours = 10pm to 7am daily
+Dispose of garbage and recycling per town's strict instructions, posted in the house
+Occupants may not exceed 6 (including children and infants) and will adhere to rental contract. Inquire about having 8 guests.
+Cars may not exceed 3 at this house, 2 maximum in winter. Cars must park in accordance with town rules. No street parking on West Reed.
+Grill must remain 10 feet from structures and any combustible material.


Cleaning service charges an additional fee for more than six guests.
Inquire about longer stays and any applicable discounts.

Property manager

Shirin
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Rental agreement+departure instructions for renter to agree to prior to booking.
No parties, events or receptions. In winter no cables on tires of cars parked in garage.
Shoes-off house. Please pack your slippers. Upon entering remove street shoes and snow boots. For more than 6 guests, cleaner charges additional fee.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the beach. Northstar California Resort and Palisades Tahoe are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Donner Lake. KidZone Museum and Olympic Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 5 min walk
  • West End Beach - 11 min walk
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 20 min drive
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 20 min drive
  • Northstar California Resort - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 9 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 7 min drive
  • Wild Cherries Coffee House - 8 min drive
  • Tacos Jalisco - 8 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 8 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G., Tiburon, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Perfect Home for Family Snow Vacay
This house is gorgeous, so much space on the main floor to spread out and enjoy family time in the living room with the huge fireplace that goes up two stories high, to the open dining room/kitchen space. Everything I needed was in the kitchen for cooking for meals for 5 days. The bedrooms are all upstairs and cozy comfy and with big sky lights and wood-beam a-frame ceilings. The house was immaculately clean and the garage had tons of snowplay sleds and discs to borrow. This was my son's first trip to snow (age 4) and it will be a memory I'll hold forever in my heart. You can look out from almost anywhere in the house and see Donner Lake all the way across to the other side and the mountains and up Donner Pass mountains too. I could sit inside in the living room for hours and feel happy just watching the changing weather and the water. Truckee Main Street was just 10 mins away for restaurants and shops. Tahoe Donner ski resort was 12 mins away for skiing and Sugar Bowl snowplay was 10 minutes in the other direction for sledding and tubing. It was the perfect location and I definitely enjoyed not having to drive the extra 20-30 mins to be closer to the bigger ski resorts because as most parents know kids aren't big fans of long drives so it was great to be from SF/marin to the Donner Lake house in 3 hours was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway Location, Super Clean
The home is in a great location to Donner for snow sports and to Truckee for dining and more. Easy access in/out and a great view of Donner Lake! The home is super clean and very organized. The great room with fireplace is amazing! Communication with owner was easy and timely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS S., Larkspur, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family ski trip to Sugar Bowl
Very convenient to Sugar Bowl resort. Beautiful and spacious home. Very responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wei M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
Beautiful house with great Lake view. My son is in sugar bowl ski team and this house is at a great location and we had good time there. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Birthday Weekend
We were so excited to book this beautiful home for my birthday weekend and it did not disappoint. The moment we walked through the doors the views of Donner lake were breathtaking, the house was so inviting, warm and comfortable. The house was clean and beautifully equipped with everything we needed to make our stay perfect. Shirin was so helpful and easy to communicate with throughout the entire experience. We hope to get lucky enough to find a vacant week in the warmer months to come again for a longer stay next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shirin

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We were married in Squaw Valley and 'honeymooned' many times in the Tahoe area over the years, being drawn to Donner Lake most of all for its tranquility and beauty. We like to share our home with those who also appreciate serenity and nature's beauty, family time and outdoor activities.

Why they chose this property

Our family experienced the serenity and artistic beauty of this Lake House with its outstanding architectural design, openness, beautiful light and views of Donner Lake such that we wanted to make it our home. The architect is the only prior owner. Since 2009 the house has been in high demand as a rental with many repeat guests who feel it is their home away from home. Our Lake House is ideal for a peaceful retreat or special time with family and friends after a day of outdoor fun. Many couples have honeymooned at the Lake House. Conveniently located, our home provides easy access to hiking, mountain biking, skiing and snowboarding, stand up paddle boarding and golf, to name a few. Nearby ski resorts include Palisades (14.5 miles), NorthStar-at-Tahoe (12 miles), Sugar Bowl (5.2 miles), Boreal (5.9 miles), Alpine Meadows, Mount Rose and Donner Ski Ranch. Truckee and Tahoe offer fabulous outdoor sports plus arts and entertainment venues. A bike lane on Donner Pass Road, just steps outside our door, provides the ease of biking, running or walking the 7 mile loop around the lake. Donner Lake provides year round activities for all ages. We are within 8 minutes of historic downtown Truckee with its hometown, Western feel, full of shops and restaurants.

What makes this property unique

Our lake views and architecture are unique among the homes at Donner Lake. Relax on the front porch and watch Donner Lake's personality change throughout the day from foggy calm in the morning to sparkling ripples mid day. The architect designed the windows on the main floor to provide a cooling cross breeze when open and to welcome in the relaxing sounds of the creek that runs the length of the property. Our home offers spacious common rooms for gathering, comfortable seating for reading and quiet bedrooms for privacy. The interior is designed with high quality finishes such as Hubbardton Forge light fixtures, Sierra slate and hammered metal sinks.

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