Escape to the mountains in our bright, modern Serene Lakes home. Walk to the lake or endless hiking and biking trails in summer or hit the slopes at Sugar Bowl or Royal Gorge just minutes away in winter. Soak in the hot tub, gather around the fireplace, and enjoy plenty of space for family and friends. With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an EV charger, garage, and easy access to year-round adventures, it's the perfect Donner Summit getaway.

The space

Our home is thoughtfully set up for a comfortable mountain getaway. Enter through a large mudroom where you can leave all your outdoor gear. Upstairs, there is a large open living, dining, and kitchen area with plenty of space to cook a large meal, play games, or relax together after a day outside. Three bedrooms easily accommodate two families with a bunk room for the kids, or a group of friends. We have a big supply of board games to enjoy after a day of playing outside, and a hot tub under the trees where you can soak and enjoy the stars.

In the summer, walk a few blocks to the boat launch, where you can take our tandem kayak out for a paddle, or check out the miles and miles of hiking and mountain bike trails just around the corner. Ask us about our favorite trails!

In the winter, walk or ski to Royal Gorge with trail access just a few blocks away, or drive out to Sugar Bowl or Soda Springs Mountain Resort down the road. We have sleds for you to use on the neighborhood sledding hill just two blocks away, or you can drive up to donner pass for some epic sledding at the sno-park.

Guest access

Guests have exclusive use of the entire rental space shown and described in this listing, with a private exterior entrance through the mudroom.

The garage and a separate downstairs owner area are not included in the rental. These spaces are separated from guest accommodations by a locked door and have their own exterior entrances. There are no shared indoor spaces. Owners may occasionally access the garage or owner area during a guest stay but will not access any guest spaces. We respect our guests' privacy and will not enter the guest rental space during your stay except as permitted by Vrbo's policies.

Other things to note

This is a residential mountain neighborhood, so we ask guests to respect our neighbors and observe quiet hours. No parties allowed, and our capacity limit is mandated by our rental permit so please do not have more overnight guests than indicated in your reservation.

Winter weather can change quickly. Four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive with snow-rated tires is strongly recommended, and California chain requirements may be in effect during storms.

Wildlife—including bears—are common in the area. Please keep doors closed and avoid leaving food or scented items outside or in your vehicle.

Cell service can be spotty around Donner Summit, but the home has reliable fast Starlink Wi-Fi.

We recommend arriving before dark during winter storms, as mountain driving is much easier in daylight.