2 Br Private Vacation Home Vacation Rental In Truckee, California

7/8/26 Come and play!
PANORAMIC Pristine Mountain and lake views!
True on the water living. Park, stay, play, eat…rest your feet.
No traveling to where you want to play it is steps away!
HOTEL NO! See what you came to Tahoe for! Not stuffy hotel walls,
Make sure when you book a "lakefront" home you get an actual lake RIGHT OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR like here!
Watercraft or boat rides on site.*
Pinball and Legends Video Pinball and Classic Arcade*
Karaoke Tugboat Ride*
* for optional extra charge.

Many Donner “lakefront” properties are actually across the highway and use narrow, small, and crowded first come first serve public docks; our home is on the lake’s SHORE and the dock is PRIVATE, large, boat friendly, carpeted and comfy with a swim ladder!

FAQ...HOW DO I GET THAT LOWER POSTED NIGHTLY RATE???
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Save $$$ by adding that extra day to your weekend stay! Previously we did not allow 1 night stays there was just too much prep labor for each guest changeover to break even. In order to accommodate short stays we now offer discounts* for longer stays. Simply adding 1 night to a 2 night stay substantially lowers your nightly rate!

*Nightly Discounts do not apply to charges for extra persons, cleaning or optional amenities.

Book that extra night and enjoy a more relaxing vacation. Even if you don't stay the extra night you will be able to enjoy an extra full day at the property and a leisurely check out after a 2 night stay.

Backcountry access, Snowshoeing x-country, biking hiking park within walking distance.
WIFI 400mbps service, 200-400mbps typical reception in unit.
Book the low season or weekdays. Pre-summer and fall are amazing experiences (especially here at the lake) and cost less than half summer bookings. You get more days for less and get to enjoy the area without the crowds.

10% discount for advance non-refundable summer bookings.

Unlike other listings the pictures and views in our listing are ALL taken from OUR property.

Thank you for your interest in our Donner Lake home. This comfortable Donner Lake lakefront 2 bedroom/1 bathroom is right on the water with large windows and beautiful lake views from every window. This is the lake level quarters of a 2 unit custom home. Wake up to a view of the lake and forested granite mountains. Walk down 3 flights of stairs and jump in the lake or cast out a line.

Walk down a pathway toward the lake to the entrance. There is a living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a laundry room and a full bathroom. The rental is completely self-contained. The kitchen has a stove/oven, a refrigerator, and a gas BBQ. The bath includes all the necessities. There is cable TV, a DVD player, a stereo and high-speed internet access.

Go down a flight of carpeted stairs to a carpeted (soft on your bare feet and great for laying out) private dock where you can moor a boat, a PWC, try your luck at fishing, swim, or simply relax.

Our home has 2 queen-sized beds and a sofa bed in the front room. We don’t want to rent to large groups. This is not a party cabin. It is perfect for a small family or a couple or two.

Access to our home involves 2 flights of landscaped stone steps (caution, some may be loose!) without railings and 3 additional wooden flights of stairs with railings from the entrance to the dock. There is enough room to park two vehicles in front of the house.
There may or may not be a host living upstairs at the time of your stay. The host is quiet and we have never had any complaints. You may run into him on the dock or in the parking pad. If you have any problems getting into the place just give the phone number a call or knock on the door and he will help you out.
Truckee restaurants and shops are 15 minutes from the house.

*Guided Boat Tours, Wake Surfing, Tubing now available from dock in summer! Extra charges apply.

Kayaks, Paddleboards and Fishing Gear can be rented and available for your use at the property for additional charges. Advance notice required.

Packages include access for your group’s entire stay. (no daily or hourly rentals available)
Paddle Sports Package $545
4 Kayaks…single person 10’
2 Paddleboards 10’ with paddle

Kayaks only $349
2 Paddleboards only $349
All Paddle Packages Include;
Type 3 Life Vests in sizes child to 3XL
Signaling Whistle for each user
Water resistant Cell phone/money holders with a tether for each user.

Aluminum Fishing Boat with oars $349
Electric Trolling Motor only Add On Aluminum Boat $249
9.8hp Outboard only Add On $350
Both Electric Trolling and Gas Outboard Motor Add On Aluminum Boat $499

Guest’s Boat Docking $225 + $15 Per Day
Day Guests $100 Day Per guest (no parties, 6 persons maximum on property)
Extra parking (over 2 vehicles) Registered Guest $25 Per Night, Unregistered Guest $75 per part of day or night.

Watercraft will be stored near the water and your group can access/exchange any and all equipment as desired during your stay. If you were to rent even a portion of this on your own from the local marina it would cost $500-$1300 a day.
Each member of your group must sign waivers, be fitted with a Life Vest and agree to rules of use before being given access.

*Dock Fishing add on Package $349
Includes access for your group of up to;
3 adult or child fishing rods with reel, line, pre rigged bait hook and sinker proven to catch fish from our dock... Or rigged with pretend lure without hook for small child to play with.
Net to scoop up fish.
Power Bait.
6 extra pre tied bait rigs to replace ones that get lost in fish or the bottom demons.
6 Fishing Lures.
3 Bobbers.
Forceps to remove hooks.
Stringer to hold fish you caught.
Bucket for crayfish catches.
Crayfish/minnow trap with bait.
Daily, weekly, yearly, and non-resident Fishing licenses are available online for extra fee from Department of Fish and Game. Children under 16 do not need a license.
Each member of your group must sign waivers and agree to rules of use before being given access.
(Paddle and Fishing equipment subject to change prices do not include 13% tax.)

Arcade machines take coins to operate.
Pinballs take coins or credit card. 15 games $14.50. Pinballs are set for long easy fun play, 4-6 balls per game.

*Book a 3 night or more stay through us and we will arrange a for a $50 discount from a Donner Lake Fishing Guide.
A licensed captain and experienced Donner Lake Fishing Guide can take up to 6 guests out on Donner Lake for several hours of fishing in a fully equipped heated boat. Very large fish are often caught AND No Fishing Experience or Equipment Necessary!

Boat trips are not guaranteed, are weather and safety dependent and subject to reservation slots being available from the guide service. We request you and the guide provide pictures and Guest agrees we may use pictures/details of your trip or catches in our listing. Typical guide services run $200 for per person $500 minimum. Discount will come in the form of rebate from us in combination with discounted services from the guide when you or the guide supply pictures of catches we can use in our listing or proof of booking of a pre-approved guide service.

Access to this property is difficult in winter conditions, involves driving and walking on snow and ice covered slopes, stairs, and surfaces and is generally limited to physically fit adventurous travelers who arrive with proper equipment and work for the rewards. PLEASE HAVE ALL GUESTS READ THE WINTER RULES CAREFULLY BEFORE REQUESTING TO BOOK.

Note; We are updating our furniture and adding arcade games so, furnishings and layout may vary slightly during your visit. Inflatable watertoys/watercfaft no longer available and have been replaced with molded polyethelyne where possible.

No smoking or pets are allowed anywhere on property.
Please e-mail or call if you have any questions.

Thank you!

Located in Truckee, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort 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. Olympic Valley Park and Village Ice Skating Rink are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and ice skating.