You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary
this is a very large home with a completely separate rental unit within the home. It is quiet, and has a huge covered patio off the back with a lovely view of the pine tree mountains. It is steps away from world class hiking, cycling and skiing, an incredible get away for all seasons this unit has a laundry room, two en suite bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen with dining room and fireplace. there is a shower and plenty of parking on site
Property manager
Helene spivak
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Separate dining area
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a village
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
On a lake
Things to do
Snow sports gear
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Note from host: Quiet time strictly enforced from 10pm-8am
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Vrbo Property
stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary Truckee
stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary Private vacation home
About the area
Truckee, CA
What's nearby
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Donner Lake - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
Northstar California Resort - 29 min drive - 26.3 km
Sugar Bowl - 35 min drive - 21.6 km
Sugar Bowl Resort - 36 min drive - 25.4 km
Getting around
Truckee Station - 13 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 17 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
Frequently asked questions
Is stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary located?
Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Tahoe National Forest, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area, and Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area. Coyote Moon Golf Course and Tahoe Donner Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Martin C.
Jan 23, 2022
Everything We Wanted
*ample room
*good kitchen
*convenient, but separate enough from the crowds
Martin C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Bridget W.
Jun 10, 2021
Beautiful Retreat
Helene's home is a special place, located in a beautiful neighborhood surrounded in pines. The place is very private and the back deck is the perfect place to relax and have meals. Helene was very quick to respond to our questions. Overall an incredible stay!
Bridget W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mandy H., San Ramon
Apr 15, 2023
Best Hosts and Lovely Home!
The owners are amazing and respond quickly. They stride to make your stay perfect and comfortable. We love going here and it’s so close to DT Truckee, Donner Lake, Palisades and Tahoe City! We love it here. Thank you Helene for everything!
Mandy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christine Beltran A.
Jan 16, 2024
Cute and cozy, great sledding.
For our winter stay, it was perfect for our family of 4. The forest/hill in the back were perfect for sledding. The only minor opportunity for improvement was the closets had blankets and toys scattered on the floor. Not sure if they were clean or not.
Christine Beltran A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Yanhe C.
Jul 9, 2021
Large house and clean
Very nice house, better than picture, and it is huge and clean. Kitchen equipped everything for us to cook. We could use newer pillow for one of the bedroom. Overall, we enjoyed the house very much, and will definitely stay again.
Yanhe C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mandy H., San Ramon
Apr 10, 2021
This place is a secret Gem with 5 Star Owners!
My boys and I stay here when we come up to Truckee in the summer and winter. The owners are amazing and respond so quickly. It is the best communication I've ever had renting a place. The cabin is perfect for a small family and is so quiet. I love the fireplace and the kitchen is stocked well for every day cooking. We do have to clean when we arrive, especially with COVID, but I do expect that in cabins I am renting. I would recommend this place to everyone. Thank you to the owners for all they do to make our stay relaxing and wonderful!
Mandy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
8/10 Good
Jamey C.
Jan 30, 2023
Snow Heaven
We have stayed at the property a few times before this recent stay and felt the place was a bit more run down then prior stays. The location is ideal and Helene is very easy to communicate with. Reason for 4 stars was that the place wasn’t as clean as I had hoped (toilets dirty, counters dirty). Additionally, the upstairs unit was very loud which included dogs barking and up late, dropping items (waking us up from sleep a few times a night).
Overall good place, just a few quirks this stay.
Jamey C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mandy H., San Ramon
Jul 18, 2022
I love the Hosts! Thank you!
Helene and her husband are amazing hosts and we love to stay at their home in Truckee. Thank you for being so wonderful to us!
Mandy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
James Y.
Jan 18, 2022
Fantastic stay!
This is a fantastic rental (entire second floor with separate entrance) in a very large, solid, well-constructed home! It is so spacious, well-appointed and comfortable. Helene was a pleasure to communicate with, answering all our questions accurately and quickly. The backyard was so ideal for sledding! Each spacious bedroom had its own en-suite half bathroom. There is a separate full bathroom (shower only), and separate laundry room, and the kitchen was well-stocked. There were some games and DVDs for kids too. Perfect for a family! Highly recommend!
James Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
8/10 Good
Sumanth G.
Jan 11, 2022
Excellent location and Secured Property
Good location to spend time with kids, nice uphill and lots of snow. Very scenic drives and close to Ski Resorts. Good for Winter or Summer. We loved the place.
Sumanth G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Christian S.
Jan 10, 2022
Tahoe Trip
We had a really good time
Christian S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie C.
Jan 5, 2022
Great place!
Lovely place, well laid out for family, hosts very responsive and helpful. We would love to come back sometime!
Stephanie C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
isabelle F.
Nov 28, 2021
Wonderful Thanksgiving weekend
We spent a very nice weekend in Helene’s house. Helene was very responsive. The house has everything you need for a good time in Tahoe with family or friends.
isabelle F.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
CECILIA W.
Sep 19, 2021
A Perfect Escape
This home is so peaceful and the scenery is so beautiful. The communication with the owner was amazing all my questions were answered quickly. This was my first ever vacation and my experience was perfect I loved how this home had a fully furnished kitchen and a very large living room to host everyone. The beds are so comfortable and the luxury of a bathroom in all the rooms was a bonus! I give this place a 10/10 and would highly recommend!
CECILIA W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Phil S.
Aug 29, 2021
Great 2 bedroom
What a great place simple and easy location was great and Helene made things very nice for us I would recommend
Phil S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Orla H., San Francisco, CA
Aug 15, 2021
Great 2 bedroom apartment
This is a great two bedroom apartment under owners house. It is very spacious and fit our family of four very well. Great kitchen and deck was great for dinner. Walking trail just at the back of the property. No AC but nights cool off keeping it cool for sleeping. Would definitely stay again
Orla H.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Aimee Z.
Jul 19, 2021
Amazing!
Absolutely wonderful property!!!
Aimee Z.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Bernice F., San Jose, USA
Jul 18, 2021
Perfect getaway in the woods
My family and parents spent 4 days here and really enjoyed the privacy, the large deck, and crisp mountain air. It was one of the hottest weekends of the summer, but the house has plenty of fans and windows so we were comfortable despite not having AC. We really enjoyed exploring the area, but the best part of our stay was having a comfortable and spacious home base to relax and have our meals. Helene was very attentive and helpful too! Would definitely recommend for a family getaway.
Bernice F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia K.
Jul 4, 2021
Great place to stay!
We loved staying here. Helene was quick to respond to messages. The only negative I would mention is that due to the altitude, my grandson kept getting bloody noses. Well equipped, lovely home. I especially appreciated that each bedroom had an attached half bath, in addition to the full bath. Definitely recommend this as a great place to stay!!
Cynthia K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Claudia J.
Apr 19, 2021
Family getaway
Had an amazing time at this rental. Host was very helpful, location was close to grocery store and restaurants. My family and myself had an overall amazing experience, will be going back in the winter.
Claudia J.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Emily G.
Apr 11, 2021
Nice snowy family getaway
This property was a perfect family pod getaway for the final days of snow. Played in the snow, built a snowman, and did some sledding right out of the backyard. Helene was responsive and accommodating. The unit was cozy with a high end solid cabin feel. Close to downtown Truckee if we needed anything. We would definitely stay here again!
Emily G.
10/10 Excellent
Jamal M.
Jan 19, 2021
Truckee turnkey rental.
Exceptionally clean , updated bathrooms and kitchen. Nice covered patio ideal for outdoor grilling. Quiet neighborhood, with wonderful uninterrupted forest view .
Jamal M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
8/10 Good
Mandy H., San Ramon
Dec 7, 2020
Great place in a Great Location near Truckee
Helena was amazing. She was kind, accommodating, and very responsive. Made it really easy to check in. The place was clean, but I still wiped everything down. The kitchen had most of the stuff needed to cook. I wish they had olive oil and other small spices. Thank you for having coffee filters. I also wish their bathroom towels were bigger and a little softer. I can't wait to stay here again! Thank you so much for your generous hospitality.
Mandy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin S.
Nov 11, 2020
Great Clean Quiet Location
My partner and I had a wonderful time staying at Helenes beautiful property during the first snow of the season. The kitchen was well equipped allowing us to prepare multiple meals. There was plenty of space for activities and relaxing with the beautiful deck overlooking the tress. Our last morning we woke to several inches of snow with the driveway and around our car already plowed. Such a great time. Would highly recommend.