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3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Living area
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10121 sq m

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  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
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Soda Springs, CA
  • Popular LocationRoyal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSoda Springs4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBoreal Mountain Resort8 min drive
  • AirportTruckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)25 min drive

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About the area

Soda Springs

City center stay.With a stay at this Serene Lakes vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort and 2 miles (3 km) of Soda Springs. Also, Sugar Bowl Resort is within 3 miles (5 km) and Disney Express Ski Lift is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort - 1 min walk
  • Soda Springs - 4 min drive
  • Boreal Mountain Resort - 8 min drive
  • Donner Ski Ranch - 11 min drive
  • Donner Lake - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 22 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Pub At Donner - 15 min drive
  • Little Truckee Ice Creamery - 14 min drive
  • Old 40 Bar & Grill - 11 min drive
  • Belt Room Bar - 13 min drive
  • Martha's Kitchen - 14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming dog-friendly cabin with XC skiing & bike trails outside the door

Hillside Haven

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Permit #: STR23-8497
Occupancy: 10

No matter the season, this open and airy traditional cabin is ready to welcome you to Soda Springs! Inside, you'll find a central great room with vaulted ceilings, a cozy living area with plenty of seating and a TV, a dining table and chairs, and a well-equipped kitchen. An upstairs loft area has a double sofa bed for extra sleeping space, while the washer/dryer adds convenience during your stay.

Take in evergreen views from the deck, the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening cocktails. Or grab a sled and race down the hill out back. Hillside Haven feels like a private oasis within the Serene Lakes community, with forest views and undeveloped lots on either side. Enjoy an old-school but new-tech cabin equipped for working remotely and entertainment with high-speed Starlink satellite internet, DirecTV, and numerous streaming services.

Ideal for cross-country skiers, Royal Gorge trails are right across the street (92 groomed, tracked trails- over 140km). Downhill skiers can head to the Soda Springs Ski Resort (1.5 miles), or hit the slopes at Sugar Bowl or Boreal (5 miles). You'll love the mountain biking and hiking trails outside the front door in summer. Lake Serena and Lake Dulzura (the Serene Lakes) are a few blocks away for kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, or relaxing on the beach. For even more watersports and lake activities, you are under 10 miles from the shores of Donner Lake and 27 miles from Lake Tahoe. The town of Truckee is 15 miles away for dining and shopping.

House Rules
Guests must bring their own firewood.
While chains are required for all vehicles in winter, an all-wheel drive vehicle is recommended.
The Donner Summit area gets a lot of snow in most winters; big snow storms may affect utilities, and snow loads may prevent access to decks.
Check-in time: 4:00 PM.
Check-out time: 10:00 AM.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

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 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

County permit number: STR23-8497
Other permit number: 346681
County permit number: 119629

Other tax number: 71049

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1300 sq ft (121 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 3.

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

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Charming dog-friendly cabin with XC skiing & bike trails outside the door Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ali S., Kentfield, California

Pretty Cool Place
Overall, our stay went well. The house was definitely rustic. And there was a terrible smell in the downstairs bathroom. When we were leaving at the end of our stay, we were heading out through the garage and I noticed a big hole in the drywall on the ceiling, right where the bathroom was above. So, probably something was going on, like a leak. The beds were pretty comfortable. The kitchen was well-stocked in terms of cooking utensils and staples like salt and pepper, etc. There were games, TVs and plenty of spaces for us to spread out. I even had an online class that I did upstairs in the loft area. There were no explanations about the wall heating units in the upstairs bedroom, but we figured it out. A binder with some information would have been helpful. Not sure if maybe that was online, but I looked. There were some difficulties with getting into the house, since the snow was piled up high -- both in the driveway and in front of the door we were supposed to enter to get into the house (leading to the garage). We couldn't use the stairs up to the front door since it was not shoveled and there was literally 6-8 feet of snow up there. I'm not blaming the property for the snow, obviously! But, the driveway for this house was one of the only ones on the street that hadn't been plowed, which was a bummer. I called the property management group and mentioned it and they said they'd take care of it. When we were out the next day skiing, the driveway was plowed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fred S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible Experience - No Running Water
We arrived to find *no running water* and no firewood. There were dog poop bags full of poop on the garage floor right where we stepped out of our car. Additionally it was impossible to turn the heat down below 71. We tried to reach the property management company but got a vague reply several hours later when we were asleep. They never followed up or replied. You'd think lack of running water would be a high priority issue. We had an awful experience I want to discourage people from renting from this property management company "Vacasa". This is the last time I give money to VRBO or Vacasa. Terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin C., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great dog friendly Serene Lakes House
We had a wonderful time at this relaxed and well equipped house. Everything worked well and location can’t be beat. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dora H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and Great Location
This was a very comfortable cabin, centrally located to many attractions including Soda Springs Mountain adventure. The kitchen was stocked. A couple of observations were that the bedroom upstairs with the twin beds was very cold. We placed a portable heater to make it warm as it did not appear to have its own heating source despite a heating unit on the floor. Also, the shower tub sprayed water to far that you can tell there was water damage on the paint and the tub was cracked. Despite these, we would consider staying a this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Appaji B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Garage smaller than expected
Garage smaller than expected. Car couldn’t go in. Steps are covered in snow. We need to clean ourselves to make path.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love the Serene Lakes area
This cabin is wonderful located and very comfortable. The beds are wonderful. When we arrive, the stove top was shattered. We notified the management company, but they have no information on prior guests. It seems like something we could have found out before we arrived. There was another stovetop in the basement, so the company likely knew but did not communicate it to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Janice F., -

Wasn’t as pictured
There were several problems with this property. The garbage was already full upon arrival so we had to leave garbage bags by bin. ( I emailed Vacasa , but no reply). . A burner on the stove was broken. The rug was torn and was taped from living space to kitchen. You couldn’t take showers at the same time, hot water ran out! Upstairs bath surround was peeling off. I had an expectation that fell short! Also, even though there was a huge amount of wood in garage, we were asked to bring our own!?! I feel that this property hadn’t been reviewed by VRBO or VACASA prior to putting it for rent.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
This place is very cozy clean and cute. Perfect for 2 families.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021