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Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit

Cabin perfectly located for exploring Pla-Vada Woodlands

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A cabin with a wooden deck, large windows, and string lights.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen with white cabinets, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A cozy bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bunk bed, a large window, and a view of trees.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a large rug.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Soda Springs, CA
  • Place, Tahoe National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Boreal Mountain Resort
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Palisades Tahoe
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Truckee

Pla-Vada Woodlands stay.With a stay at this Pla-Vada Woodlands cabin, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Tahoe National Forest and 6 miles (10 km) of Soda Springs. Lake Van Norden is within 6 miles (10 km) and Boreal Mountain Resort is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tahoe National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Boreal Mountain Resort - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Donner Lake - 19 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 46 min drive - 52.6 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 18 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪For Real Dough - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Old 40 Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Moondoe's Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Truckee Teas - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit

Escape to Tamarack Timber Retreat, a cozy 4BR/2BA Donner Summit cabin. Minutes from Sugar Bowl, Boreal, Donner Lake, and Truckee, it’s perfect for ski weekends, lake days, hiking, and year-round alpine adventures. Features include a wood-burning fireplace, forest views, fully equipped kitchen, deck, and fast Wi-Fi—ideal for families and groups seeking space, comfort, and mountain charm.

The space
A Classic Mountain Cabin Designed for Comfort

This 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,612-sq-ft modified A-frame cabin spans two levels and offers a warm, inviting layout ideal for families, multigenerational groups, or friends traveling together.

Sleeping Arrangements (Flexible for Groups)

• Upstairs Bedroom 1: King bed + bunk bed (lower full / upper twin)
• Upstairs Bedroom 2: Queen bed
• Downstairs Bedroom 3: Queen bed
• Downstairs Bedroom 4: Full bed

Comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests depending on configuration.

Living Spaces & Comfort

The open great room features:
• A wood-burning fireplace for cozy winter nights
• Large windows with forest views and natural light
• Comfortable seating for gathering, games, or movie nights

The fully equipped kitchen includes an oven/range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, disposal, cookware, and essentials — perfect for home-cooked meals after the slopes. A washer and dryer in the hallway make longer stays easy.

Outdoor Space & Gear-Friendly Setup

• Private deck for relaxing or dining outdoors
• Grassy backyard for kids, lounging, or fresh mountain air
• Gear storage with loft space and racks
• Private driveway parking for up to 3 cars (no garage)

Location & Activities

Donner Summit / Soda Springs
5 min to Sugar Bowl
10 min to Boreal & Donner Lake
15 min to downtown Truckee (restaurants, shops, breweries)
25 min to Northstar
30 min to Palisades Tahoe

Winter

Skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and sledding just minutes away — with easy access to I-80 for resort hopping.

Spring–Fall

Hiking, biking, rock climbing, lake days at Donner Lake, river access, and scenic alpine exploration — all close to the cabin.

Ideal For

• Families & multigenerational groups
• Ski weekends & snow play trips
• Summer lake and trail adventures
• Group getaways seeking space, comfort, and location

Guest Access

Guests have full, private access to the entire home and driveway parking for up to 3 vehicles.
Guest access
Guest will have access to the entire home, with 3 parking spaces in the driveway.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Assistance animals are always allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit to the airport?

This cabin is 19.8 mi (28-min drive) away from the Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

How close is Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit to the beach?

This cabin is 11.7 mi (18-min drive) from West End Beach.

Does Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit to downtown Truckee?

This cabin is 0.2 mi away from Kingvale.

Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved that the house was pet friendly and accessible to Sugar Bowl. Very cozy and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a good time for my 54th birthday weekend. Real close to Boreal and Soda Springs. The place was clean and equipped with everything we needed to cook for breakfast and dinner. And the heater in the bathroom was perfect for keeping the chill off after our showers. Loved the place. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026