Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake\/mountain views & furnished deck
About this house rental
Nestled in Donner Lake, this attractive house for $228 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. Classic Donner Lake View Cabin Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' Permit #: 002374 Occupancy: 6 This classic family cabin offers the basics for a comfortable stay, and the accessibility to all Donner Lake and Truckee have to offer! This is a perfect family gathering spot with sweeping lake and mountain views, an expansive and furnished deck, and various sleeping options. Spend a gorgeous California day on Donner Lake, where you can water ski, fish, or ride a boat! Just a quick drive will take you to Downtown Truckee. Book a historical walking tour at the Visitor Center to learn the town's deep history. You will also find many local dining options to choose from. In the winter, you can ski or snowboard at the family-friendly Tahoe Donner Ski Resort, which is only seven and a half miles up north and offers many outdoor activities. Gather around the dining table to enjoy a meal prepared in the kitchen equipped with what you need. Go out on the enclosed deck to take in the open views of the trees and lake while you enjoy your morning cup of coffee, or maybe host a tasty cookout using the gas grill available. On a cold day, cozy up to the wood-burning fireplace. Book today! Things to Know Check-in time: 4:00 p.m. Check-out time: 10:00 a.m. This vacation rental is not equipped with air-conditioning. All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles. Dock details: Donner Lake Boat Ramp - For those with their own boats! Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. City/town permit number: 002374
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Donner Lake, CA
Reviews
3.4/5.0
Average(22 Reviews)
1.0
The pictures are very deceiving. The house needs major updates. It was dirty and there were cobwebs and spiders. No sheets and no curtains in the bathrooms for privacy at all. We could not shower because of the lack of privacy, and we decided to leave a night early because we were so uncomfortable in the house.
4.0
Loved the location and space. The deck was really nice with quality outdoor furniture. The walk down the stairs to the lake was short and nice. I liked the multi level house design, but would caution someone than can’t do many stairs.
4.0
The oven has been broken for months according to the reviews. A staple of a large family cabin, this spoiled our cooking plans. Many of the outlets in the bathrooms are touchy or don't work at all. The entryway was dark, creepy and junky with a panel leading to the crawlspace open and who knows what under there. If you are coming, locate the address on a map then find the back of the house where the garage is and identify the roads that get you there, because you CANNOT park and unload from the main road--the stairs are broken and the terrain up to the house is a steep hill. They do NOT warn you about that. Many windows do not have screens so you can't open them--too many bugs. As many people have mentioned, this is a neat house with a nice view and a lot of potential, but they don't seem interested in doing any upgrades, so if you like staying in a kinda clean but shabby house from 1979 this is the place for you.
2.0
The oven has been broken for months according to the reviews. A staple of a large family cabin, this spoiled our cooking plans. Many of the outlets in the bathrooms are touchy or don't work at all. The entryway was dark, creepy and junky with a panel leading to the crawlspace open and who knows what under there. If you are coming, locate the address on a map then find the back of the house where the garage is and identify the roads that get you there, because you CANNOT park and unload from the main road--the stairs are broken and the terrain up to the house is a steep hill. They do NOT warn you about that. Many windows do not have screens so you can't open them--too many bugs. As many people have mentioned, this is a neat house with a nice view and a lot of potential, but they don't seem interested in doing any upgrades, so if you like staying in a kinda clean but shabby house from 1979 this is the place for you.
8.0
My family stayed at this house and loved it. The views are gorgeous and we enjoyed the layout. The furnishings are not high end (hard beds, thin quilts, awkward couch) but not bad for the price. The property management is underwhelming (oven was broken and never resolved). With a little love this property could be fantastic.
4.0
My family stayed at this house and loved it. The views are gorgeous and we enjoyed the layout. The furnishings are not high end (hard beds, thin quilts, awkward couch) but not bad for the price. The property management is underwhelming (oven was broken and never resolved). With a little love this property could be fantastic.
1.0
We arrived at the cabin and the oven was beeping with an error code. We called Vacassa immediately and didn’t hear back for 2 days. We had to listen to the horrible beep and didn’t have a stove or oven to cook at the meals we brought. We also didn’t get to enjoy the decks because they didn’t shovel the snow. With the amount of fees we pay to stay at this property I would expect to have better service and I am very disappointed
1.0
We arrived at the cabin and the oven was beeping with an error code. We called Vacassa immediately and didn’t hear back for 2 days. We had to listen to the horrible beep and didn’t have a stove or oven to cook at the meals we brought. We also didn’t get to enjoy the decks because they didn’t shovel the snow. With the amount of fees we pay to stay at this property I would expect to have better service and I am very disappointed
3.0
The 2 decks overlooking the lake made the entire experience serene.
5.0
The view over the lake is spectacular. The house is very comfortable and well provisioned. The driveway can be a bit tricky in winter!
10.0
The view over the lake is spectacular. The house is very comfortable and well provisioned. The driveway can be a bit tricky in winter!
5.0
Great view of lake Donner. Mornings are filled with fresh sunlight. Close to downtown. The cabin is equipped with everything for a home chef. Love the two personal humongous personal tub with great views as well. Special thanks to Ryan and Vacasa Team for shipping my forgotten hiking boots. I would love to cook for y’all. Netflix is great, I’m inspired to cross country ski, do some mixology, and bake some cakes!!
10.0
Great view of lake Donner. Mornings are filled with fresh sunlight. Close to downtown. The cabin is equipped with everything for a home chef. Love the two personal humongous personal tub with great views as well. Special thanks to Ryan and Vacasa Team for shipping my forgotten hiking boots. I would love to cook for y’all. Netflix is great, I’m inspired to cross country ski, do some mixology, and bake some cakes!!
5.0
Our holidays were magnificent. The cabin has everything you need for a pleasant stay with family or friends. I highly recommend this place.
4.0
Had a nice weekend stay, property needs some attention, carpets are heavily stained, only 2 burners work on the stove and to get to the lake the walking path is overgrown and the stairway down is damaged and dangerous requiring repairs. That being said it is a comfortable cabin that sleeps approx 8 people comfortably. There were only 2 of us at this time but would consider renting this cabin again if some of the repairs were made. Note: There are 39 stairs from the driveway down to the front door, if you have mobility issues this might not be the spot for you.
5.0
This Cabin is in a perfect location and has great views of the lake.
The cabin is rustic and comfortable with a nice outside deck with views of the lake. We really liked this cabin and would recommend this location.
3.0
There is a considerable amount of deferred maintenance inside and out and just generally speaking the house could use a serious makeover, including new beds and better lighting. That said, the views are lovely and we enjoyed the large fireplace. With a little TLC this place could be great, as it is, it's not bad.
3.0
The view is terrific.
3.0
Not as promised
The view is terrific.
5.0
We loved our stay!
Our family loved the cabin with beautiful views of Donner lake. It was a great house for our family to relax in after days on the slopes during our ski week. Comfortable beds, nice living space, and everything provided for a nice stay. Thank you!
5.0
Our family loved the cabin with beautiful views of Donner lake. It was a great house for our family to relax in after days on the slopes during our ski week. Comfortable beds, nice living space, and everything provided for a nice stay. Thank you!
3.0
The house was very neat and clean. Of course the view of Donner Lake was hard to resist. The long descending stairs down to the house were a bit of a challenge, but we managed. The situation with the outdoor lights and the garage door need addressing. Too much fumbling with the keys to find the right ones (it takes 2) to open the door to the garage. There should be a light switch in the house and not just a light switch inside the garage for the outdoor lights for those stairs. The house had character, however, the stains and condition of the carpets in the dining room, living room and especially the stain in the "ground" floor en-suite bathroom carpet were disconcerting. While the view was amazing especially from the decks, the view from the living room windows was distorted by the condition of those windows and the long crack in the large middle window. The stove had only two functioning burners which is not a good sign for guests. The stone "stairs" and path to the lake were unkempt and unsafe. All that said, we did enjoy our stay but wish the house was in better condition. We feel that this vacation rental needs some better effort put into it before renting it to strangers. With over 25 years of vacation rental experience, we feel this vacation rental did not meet the VRBO standard. I can send pictures.
3.0
Loved the view, house not so much.
The house was very neat and clean. Of course the view of Donner Lake was hard to resist. The long descending stairs down to the house were a bit of a challenge, but we managed. The situation with the outdoor lights and the garage door need addressing. Too much fumbling with the keys to find the right ones (it takes 2) to open the door to the garage. There should be a light switch in the house and not just a light switch inside the garage for the outdoor lights for those stairs. The house had character, however, the stains and condition of the carpets in the dining room, living room and especially the stain in the "ground" floor en-suite bathroom carpet were disconcerting. While the view was amazing especially from the decks, the view from the living room windows was distorted by the condition of those windows and the long crack in the large middle window. The stove had only two functioning burners which is not a good sign for guests. The stone "stairs" and path to the lake were unkempt and unsafe. All that said, we did enjoy our stay but wish the house was in better condition. We feel that this vacation rental needs some better effort put into it before renting it to strangers. With over 25 years of vacation rental experience, we feel this vacation rental did not meet the VRBO standard. I can send pictures.
1.0
This property was terrible and frankly should not be a rental. FOr the price we paid I feel like I was taken advantage of. It was dirty and full of spiders and bugs and no AC during the hottest weekend of the year. 1 star is not low enough. DO NOT RENT THIS PLACE.
1.0
The spider's den
This property was terrible and frankly should not be a rental. FOr the price we paid I feel like I was taken advantage of. It was dirty and full of spiders and bugs and no AC during the hottest weekend of the year. 1 star is not low enough. DO NOT RENT THIS PLACE.
2.0
Lovely location... but cabin needs much needed TLC. Many things missing, broken or not maintained. We had a wonderful time but were expecting something completely different based on the photos that are posted.
2.0
Beautiful location, just missing TLC
Lovely location... but cabin needs much needed TLC. Many things missing, broken or not maintained. We had a wonderful time but were expecting something completely different based on the photos that are posted.
4.0
This place was well-outfitted with nice views and a spacious layout and we enjoyed our stay a lot. Two things would have improved our stay, however: 1. it gets quite warm in the summer even with windows open in the upstairs bedroom, and we could have used a fan. 2. The path down to the lake from the house was extremely treacherous, covered in brush and overgrown shrubs at a steep slope. There is even a small tree growing in the middle of the wooden steps leading down to Donner Lake Drive. For a lake house it feels surprising that no care had been taken to make sure the path to the lake was clear of heaps of debris and branches -- bring a machete and sturdy shoes if you want to brave it.
1.0
Everything is outdated and worn. The owner obviously does not want to put any money into this cabin. Their were cobwebs in the windowsills and drains with spiders crawling out. Along with carpenter ants (need a quarterly bug service). Mold on shower curtain, poorly lit rooms with lightbulbs out, crunchy carpet, inconsistent or not reliable wifi, only one standing shower that was rusted and if you chose to use the other bathtub downstairs at the same time, water pressure was terrible in shower. Pinecone needles on all patios and front porch as if nobody looked into the cleanliness since the last visitors (had to be over a month prior). The visible HVAC filter was being sucked in from too much dirt/dust accumulated. Vacasa took over two hours to respond back to me when my daughter accidently locked the keys inside the cabin while we were emptying the car... Shall I go on? Needless to say, very disappointed :-/
4.0
Great cabin across the road from lake
This place was well-outfitted with nice views and a spacious layout and we enjoyed our stay a lot. Two things would have improved our stay, however: 1. it gets quite warm in the summer even with windows open in the upstairs bedroom, and we could have used a fan. 2. The path down to the lake from the house was extremely treacherous, covered in brush and overgrown shrubs at a steep slope. There is even a small tree growing in the middle of the wooden steps leading down to Donner Lake Drive. For a lake house it feels surprising that no care had been taken to make sure the path to the lake was clear of heaps of debris and branches -- bring a machete and sturdy shoes if you want to brave it.
1.0
It's the forgotten Cabin ~ Photo's are very deceptive
Everything is outdated and worn. The owner obviously does not want to put any money into this cabin. Their were cobwebs in the windowsills and drains with spiders crawling out. Along with carpenter ants (need a quarterly bug service). Mold on shower curtain, poorly lit rooms with lightbulbs out, crunchy carpet, inconsistent or not reliable wifi, only one standing shower that was rusted and if you chose to use the other bathtub downstairs at the same time, water pressure was terrible in shower. Pinecone needles on all patios and front porch as if nobody looked into the cleanliness since the last visitors (had to be over a month prior). The visible HVAC filter was being sucked in from too much dirt/dust accumulated. Vacasa took over two hours to respond back to me when my daughter accidently locked the keys inside the cabin while we were emptying the car... Shall I go on? Needless to say, very disappointed :-/
5.0
This is a really nice cabin above Donner lake. The living room with huge fireplace and view over the lake is the highlight.
5.0
Great cabin, fireplace, views, etc.
This is a really nice cabin above Donner lake. The living room with huge fireplace and view over the lake is the highlight.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Donner Lake?
The average price for a rental in Donner Lake is $293 per night. This rental is $65 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake\/mountain views & furnished deck. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake\/mountain views & furnished deck pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Comfortable, multi-level cabin with amazing lake\/mountain views & furnished deck?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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