House in Donner Lake, CA
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
Whether your activity of choice is sunbathing on the beach, hoofing it up the hiking trails, or zipping around on your mountain bike, this Truckee vacation rental provides the perfect base! When you’re ready for some relaxation after exploring the surrounding Sierra Nevadas, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath cabin has space for the whole family to unwind. Lounge in the living room with wall-to-wall windows overlooking Donner Lake, bust open a board game in the loft, or enjoy the alpine air on the deck.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Pet Friendly | 2,000 Sq Ft | Lakefront Location | Great for Large Groups
With the lakefront right at your doorstep and the mountains mere minutes away, 'The Donner House' is ideal for anyone looking for outdoorsy fun and all-season adventure!
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Loft: 2 Sleeper Sofas
INDOOR LIVING: Spacious living area w/ wood-burning stove, flat-screen TV & dining table, loft w/ books & games, apartment family room w/ standard TV & kitchenette
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, dishwasher, coffee maker, KitchenAid mixer
GENERAL: Free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, washer & dryer
OUTDOOR LIVING: 2 decks w/ seating, gas grill, lake view
FAQ: No A/C
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
SNOW DAYS: Donner Ski Ranch (4.2 miles), Sugar Bowl Resort (5.9 miles), Tahoe Donner Ski Resort (8.5 miles), Northstar California Resort (14.0 miles), Squaw Valley Resort (15.2 miles), Alpine Meadows Ski Resort (17.7 miles), Diamond Peak Ski Resort (26.7 miles)
BEACH DAYS: West End Beach (0.7 miles), Tahoe Donner Beach Club Marina (2.7 miles), Commons Beach (18.3 miles), Secline Beach (18.5 miles), Kings Beach (18.9 miles), Speedboat Beach (20.3 miles), Hidden Beach (27.0 miles)
HIKING/BIKING: Donner Summit Canyon (1.3 miles), Pacific Crest Trail (4.1 miles), Sawtooth Trail (8.1 miles), Stateline Lookout (21.4 miles), Tahoe Rim Trail (26.7 miles)
MUST DOs: KidZone Museum (4.1 miles), Historic Downtown Truckee (5.7 miles), Tahoe City (17.5 miles), Reno (36.7 miles), South Lake Tahoe (46.7 miles)
AIRPORTS: Reno-Tahoe International Airport (41.9 miles), Truckee Tahoe Airport-TRK (8.6 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: This property has a strict maximum occupancy rule, and no more than 10 guests are allowed on-site
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning
-- THE PROPERTY --
Pet Friendly | 2,000 Sq Ft | Lakefront Location | Great for Large Groups
With the lakefront right at your doorstep and the mountains mere minutes away, 'The Donner House' is ideal for anyone looking for outdoorsy fun and all-season adventure!
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Loft: 2 Sleeper Sofas
INDOOR LIVING: Spacious living area w/ wood-burning stove, flat-screen TV & dining table, loft w/ books & games, apartment family room w/ standard TV & kitchenette
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, dishwasher, coffee maker, KitchenAid mixer
GENERAL: Free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, washer & dryer
OUTDOOR LIVING: 2 decks w/ seating, gas grill, lake view
FAQ: No A/C
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
SNOW DAYS: Donner Ski Ranch (4.2 miles), Sugar Bowl Resort (5.9 miles), Tahoe Donner Ski Resort (8.5 miles), Northstar California Resort (14.0 miles), Squaw Valley Resort (15.2 miles), Alpine Meadows Ski Resort (17.7 miles), Diamond Peak Ski Resort (26.7 miles)
BEACH DAYS: West End Beach (0.7 miles), Tahoe Donner Beach Club Marina (2.7 miles), Commons Beach (18.3 miles), Secline Beach (18.5 miles), Kings Beach (18.9 miles), Speedboat Beach (20.3 miles), Hidden Beach (27.0 miles)
HIKING/BIKING: Donner Summit Canyon (1.3 miles), Pacific Crest Trail (4.1 miles), Sawtooth Trail (8.1 miles), Stateline Lookout (21.4 miles), Tahoe Rim Trail (26.7 miles)
MUST DOs: KidZone Museum (4.1 miles), Historic Downtown Truckee (5.7 miles), Tahoe City (17.5 miles), Reno (36.7 miles), South Lake Tahoe (46.7 miles)
AIRPORTS: Reno-Tahoe International Airport (41.9 miles), Truckee Tahoe Airport-TRK (8.6 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: This property has a strict maximum occupancy rule, and no more than 10 guests are allowed on-site
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning
Amenities at Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake!
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Sofa bed
Ironing facilities
Free toiletries
Towels
Hairdryer
Map of Donner Lake, CA
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2025
Classic Donner Lake cabin. Fantastic location directly across the street from the lake with beautiful views. Easy access for daily swims or SUPing. Nothing fancy. Certainly dated. But that's all part of the charm. Dog friendly. A great stay.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Fantastic The rental was SUPER Kitchen had all the necessary equipment and was fully stocked with spices and paper goods for the stayWe were a party of 9, everyone had adequate space to spread out inTruckee-Donner Pass—Route 89-Truckee River Float-Tahoe City-Olympic Village-Tram to top with hikeAccommodation were great, view spectacular, only problem was TOOOOOO ShortThanks to the owner for his attention to details to make the house FABULOUS
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 2025
We recently stayed at this rental home. Our vacation was perfect from start to finish. Very clean, well maintained home. The location couldn’t have been better with a walk across to the lake and views are spectacular! Kitchen stocked well with pots and pans, appliances, dishes, etc. Beds and baths well supplied with fresh linens and bath towels. Max, the host of the property, is very kind and communicates with you from start to finish to make sure your needs are met. Highly recommend this property and would definitely book another vacation here. 😎. Our family is planning our visit for next year.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Mar 2021
We were a party of 12, and the add said this is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath that would accommodate 4 cars. When we arrived, we could barely fit 3 cars. Three men had to dig out snow for two hours in order to fit our vehicles, and luckily we had brought our own snow shovels. There was a laminated "welcome" directive that apologized for the stove not working, but that there was a toaster oven!! Clearly the stove had been broken for a while and there was no possible way we could cook all our meals for four days in a tiny toaster! The directions also said "sorry, but you can't use one of the showers, because it leaks through the ceiling!" It was also clear from the look of the ceiling that it had been in bad shape for a long period of time and not taken care of. Had I been told either of these things, there is no way I would have rented this house. Also, please be aware that the room that looks like a basement, or bonus room, with a semi- kitchen, bedroom and bathroom is NOT part of the main house. You have to go out the back slider, outside, down two flights of stairs to access it. Might be okay in summer, but it was freezing, and the stairs was iced over. There was a small plug in heater for the entire space that did nothing. The couple who slept down there were freezing and extremely uncomfortable. We were very frustrated and disappointed to say the least. We spoke to owner and property manager and the owner gave us back less then 10% of what we paid! This is a premium property as far as what it costs to rent, but until those issues are fixed and the verbage is corrected on description of property, renter beware. It's a shame, because it could be a wonderful place to stay!!
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Top rated by guests
9.4Outstanding
(16 Ratings)
"Classic Donner Lake cabin. Fantastic location directly across the street from the lake with beautiful views. Easy access for daily swims or SUPing. Nothing fancy. Certainly dated. But that's all part ..."
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