Overlooks Donner Lake

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Truckee, CA

Donner Lake1 min walk
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area17 min drive
Sugar Bowl Resort22 min drive
Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Sleeping loft

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

PLEASE NOTE: The Town of Truckee has implemented new short-term rental guidelines that limit the number of guests to 2 per bedroom. Since the cabin has three bedrooms, plus the sleeping loft, that limits the number of guests allowed. However, the ordinance does allow for the addition of 2 children aged 12 and younger, which brings the total number of guests allowed to 8.

Enjoy the views of beautiful Donner Lake and Schallenberger Ridge in the Central Sierra Nevada Range from our cozy cabin's large deck or front windows. Our cabin is located in the middle of snow country. Northstar, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Donner Ski Ranch, Sugar Bowl, Royal Gorge and Tahoe Donner are all within 15-20 minutes from our door. Ice fishing up the hill at Prosser Lake. Donner State Park, which is just a mile and a half from us at the end of the lake, has trails for snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
As our cabin has direct access to the lake; in summer, fish or swim off the dock in front of us, enjoy the many water sports possible on the lake, or take a 20 minute ride over to North Tahoe to enjoy the 'big lake' on the mountain. There are 7 golf courses within 15-18 minute drive, historic Truckee and the Transcontinental Railroad to explore. Rock climbing, hiking, shopping, live music /concerts, mountain biking in the area, are all possibilities. Gambling/Casinos in Reno about 35 minutes up Interstate 80.
Our cabin is approximately 1400 square feet in size with space for two cars to park right by the back door. The main entrance to the cabin is from the back. As you enter, you have the kitchen on your right and a door into the main level bedroom and bathroom on your left. This bedroom has a queen bed and the bathroom has a tub/shower combination. Beyond the eating bar is the living area with an 8 foot dining table on one side and a couch and loveseat facing the fireplace on the other. Downstairs there are two bedrooms and a small bath. One bedroom has two twins and the other bedroom has a queen bed. From the downstairs hallway, you can go into another hallway that has a washer and dryer, a wood room that houses the wood for the fireplace and a door to the outside to take steps down to the road and lake. The loft is open to the main level and has 4 twin beds. Three of these beds are very close to each other (best for kids). There is another parking pad at lake level for one car.
THIS IS A NO SMOKING PROPERTY. NO PETS.

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Norma and Bill Markley

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Occupancy allows up to 6 adults + 2 under 12 kids.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Odor detected, security deposit is forfeited..

This is a NO SMOKING/PETS property! If property contents are moved during your stay, please return them to their original location before you leave.

NO pets allowed.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

Property Registration Number STR001288

About the area

Truckee

This cabin is located in Truckee. Northstar California Resort and Palisades Tahoe 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. Travelling with kids? Consider KidZone Museum and Olympic Museum. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

Donner Lake - 1 min walk
West End Beach - 3 min drive
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 17 min drive
Sugar Bowl Resort - 22 min drive
Northstar California Resort - 34 min drive

Getting around

Truckee Station - 7 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 5 min drive
Taco Bell - 4 min drive
Wild Cherries Coffee House - 6 min drive
Tacos Jalisco - 6 min drive
Dairy Queen - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Overlooks Donner Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Overlooks Donner Lake ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Overlooks Donner Lake ?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Overlooks Donner Lake located?

This family-friendly Truckee cabin is within 2 mi (3 km) of Donner Lake and West End Beach. KidZone Museum and Emigrant Trail Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Lyn D.

9 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cabin in Truckee

Everything was perfect in this house, warm, comfortable and well appointed. Great for a family of 6, plenty of room. Views from the deck are beautiful. We worried about access up the steep lane in the winter, but the rental car coped admirably! The house was decorated for Christmas... a bonus. Communication with owners was excellent and a need to change dates was accommodated without any problem. Vrbo easy to deal with. Would recommend this house to others.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David O.

10 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible view

Beautiful property with an incredible view. Highly recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslee D.

7 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our favorite place

A well loved family cabin. Has all the needed amenities and the hosts are so kind and helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen C.

31 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and cozy

Loved our stay! The cabin is clean and very well maintained! Very relaxing to watch the snow fall over the lake while sitting by the warm fire. The cabin is stocked with all you need, just bring friends, family, and food!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian y G.

18 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin for a ski weekend!

First of all, the view of the lake at the cabin is exquisite! The owners responded promptly to questions prior to arrival. They were very nice and accommodating. Clear and easy check in and check out instructions were provided. The cabin was spotless upon arrival. The location is very convenient to ski resorts and snow parks. We had the perfect weekend staying at this cabin!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Norma and Bill Markley

We built this cabin as a young couple in 1977. It is our 'first child' and has continued to be updated throughout the years. Our two sons grew up knowing this place as an extension of home and now our grandkids do. When we first built this, we thought we would enjoy it mostly in winter but find we actually, like the summers even better.

Why they chose this property

Being skiers and outdoor enthusiasts, we fell in love with the area. Our goal was to build a cabin with a view and easy access to skiing, hiking, and water play. We were able to purchase the small piece of ground with the view of Donner Lake and direct access to the water and plowed roads in the winter. We then, 4 years later, built a cabin on it.

What makes this property unique

Location! Lake right below us where we can actual see our family on the dock. Northstar, Sugar Bowl and Squaw Valley just 15 minutes away. Historical Truckee and the major ski resorts have many scheduled events throughout the year.