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Great Home in Tahoe Donner 5 Min walk to Cross Country Lodge &Alder Creek Cafe

Family-friendly stay near Donner Lake

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Shower, jetted tub, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the area

Truckee

Heart of Truckee.Within half a mile (1 km) of this Truckee vacation home, you'll find Tahoe National Forest and Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area and Tahoe Donner Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tahoe Donner Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Donner Lake - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 25 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 12 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 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.

Great Home in Tahoe Donner 5 Min walk to Cross Country Lodge &Alder Creek Cafe

Beautiful family-friendly home located on a green belt in Tahoe Donner.
Spectacular 19 foot ceiling in living area. The home has granite and slate throughout. Three bedrooms downstairs, each with queen beds, a 'dorm' bedroom and loft upstairs.
Ping Pong table. A large deck extends across the back of the house.
Port-a-crib, high-chair available. TV upstairss and downstairs and Secure wireless Internet.

Walk one block to the renamed 'Adventure Center' for Cross Country skiing in the winter and Equestrian rides in the summer.
Trout Creek and North Woods Recreation Centers (guest fees)
3 Swimming Pools, 1 child Pool are available during the summer
1 Heated Swimming Pool is available in the winter
Hot tubs (3)
Exercise and weight room
Classes
Sledding Hill (Winter), driving range (Summer)

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Turn the water heater back to vacation setting set heating at 54 degrees on device in hallway.......
Make certain garage remotes and guest cards are returned to t he drawer in kitchen near the long dining table,
If too much garbage, you may leave some boxes in garage, ALL Garbage with food scraps MUST be placed in BearProof Box.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Tahoe Donner regulations incl. outdoor lights off after 10pm. No outdoor noise between 10pm - 7am. Detailed Rules and Regs provided.-binder in cabin.
Please note the "NO PETS" and NO smoking rules, as daughter of owner has asthma,
For young toddler to age 4 installation of child gates at stairway may be required. Please inquire about the additional charge.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: There are books and toys for young children.

Events

No events allowed

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
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 and a first aid kit
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number TOWN OF TRUCKEE STR: 022732

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Great Home in Tahoe Donner 5 Min walk to Cross Country Lodge &Alder Creek Cafe to the airport?

This vacation home is 9.3 mi (15-min drive) away from the Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Great Home in Tahoe Donner 5 Min walk to Cross Country Lodge &Alder Creek Cafe have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Great Home in Tahoe Donner 5 Min walk to Cross Country Lodge &Alder Creek Cafe to the beach?

This vacation home is 9.7 mi (15-min drive) from West End Beach.

Does Great Home in Tahoe Donner 5 Min walk to Cross Country Lodge &Alder Creek Cafe offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Great Home in Tahoe Donner 5 Min walk to Cross Country Lodge &Alder Creek Cafe?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Great Home in Tahoe Donner 5 Min walk to Cross Country Lodge &Alder Creek Cafe?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Great Home in Tahoe Donner 5 Min walk to Cross Country Lodge &Alder Creek Cafe?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Great Home in Tahoe Donner 5 Min walk to Cross Country Lodge &Alder Creek Cafe have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does Great Home in Tahoe Donner 5 Min walk to Cross Country Lodge &Alder Creek Cafe have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Great Home in Tahoe Donner 5 Min walk to Cross Country Lodge &Alder Creek Cafe to downtown Truckee?

This vacation home is 4.2 mi away from Truckee.

Great Home in Tahoe Donner 5 Min walk to Cross Country Lodge &Alder Creek Cafe Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property in great shape and well stocked for kitchen use.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connor C.

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

Very spacious yet cozy

Was great wonderful time
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen S.

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

Snow getaway

Lovely location. Home is well stocked and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lasse M.

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

Great stay!

Super Nice place - even nicer than show on pictures. Walking distance to Nordic trails.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Great place for large families

We recently stayed and the house is large, nice sized kitchen with seating for larger families, also the loft with the ping pong table was a huge hit with our teen/preteen kids! We did a lot of fun activities around Lake Tahoe, Donner, Carson City and Virginia City, all within a 20-60 min drive from this location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaea D.

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

Great Family Friendly Place!

This is a beautiful home and very kid friendly. The kitchen and deck with BBQ were perfect for cooking and spending time with friends and family. The host was very communicative and we had no trouble understanding check in and out. Would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor R.

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

Tahoe Donner Gem

Great location! We enjoy staying in the Tahoe Donner area! The property was exactly as advertised, spacious, clean and everything worked! Many amenities. Loved sitting on the deck enjoying o good book and a refreshment.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen L.

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

Fantastic

House is cozy and also bright, updated and spacious. Kitchen is generously well-stocked. We loved being so close to the nordic center. Hope to return. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda M.

Awesome Getaway!

The property is well maintained and is exactly as pictured. Very roomy-- beds are super comfy and the kitchen is very efficient. Great response by property owners. You would be very pleased booking this property-- you could not ask for anything more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

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

Before School Getaway

The house is spacious and well designed, great well-equipped kitchen and private deck excellent for sitting and enjoying the mountain air, greenery as well as for eating meals. We hope to come back soon, we didn't want to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rose e.

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

Great property

Beautiful home …everything as described in the listing, with many supplies included which precluded our buying them. The owner was very responsive to our questions/concerns.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander G.

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

Awesome space

Upstairs was awesome for kids to hang out, view from the back porch was great. Hiking and biking from the house was great. Supplies, and kitchen were awesome. Thank you again for allowing us to use your house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

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

Awesome Alder Creek Home

This home is perfect: open floor plan, chef's kitchen (with quality dishes/pans and utensils) sunny private deck (overlooking woods), nicely appointed bedrooms and bathrooms. The linens and towels are hotel quality. We enjoyed every minute and appreciate this quality of house is available for rent! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK K.

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

Perfect for our Golf Week in Truckee

The house had everything that we were looking for. The accommodations were great, the location was central to what we wanted to do and the owner was extremely communicative and helpful. The owner even addressed an issue with the garbage disposal that we weren't even aware of. Extremely comfortable and well provisioned for our stay. It would be my first choice for a return visit to that area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

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

Comfortable Home in Great Location

House had plenty of room for our party of 8. Beautiful backyard view. We’ve rented in the area before and mosquitoes are bad this year so if you are sensitive you might bring an indoor bug zapper or use off if sitting or walking outside. House sits on a trail that follows the creek that leads to miles of hiking and mountain biking. Pat was very responsive and the most flexible owner I’ve ever dealt with!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

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

Tahoe Donner

This property is comfortable and well-appointed. We had everything we needed in this home with plenty of room for our group of 12. The best part for our family was all 8 grandchildren sleeping in the large room upstairs. These cousins really enjoy each other, so that room worked out great! Lots of great hiking in this neighborhood. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

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

We LOVED this house

The home is beautiful and huge. Our family loved staying here and we will definitely rent this home again. We didnt have a large group this trip, but it would work really well for a large group or multiple families. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed and the living and dining areas were clean spacious and well decorated. My kids loved the ping pong table and the exploring the outdoor space behind the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie M.

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

Wonderful Stay and Family Friendly

We stayed over the Thanksgiving weekend with four adults and two children under 4. The home is spacious, well-equipped, well-maintained, and set up for kids - big and small. Pat, the owner, was very gracious and provided us with weather updates and advice since we were there during several snow storms. We have been going to Tahoe Donner every Thanksgiving for years and this home is now number one on our list. Thank you, Pat!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Very nice home in a great location. Owner made our family feel very much at home.

Process of renting was seamless. House was very well equipped with one exception. Recommend replacing skillets as they stick badly. We would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna Z.

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

Winter snow vacation

We had a wonderful stay in this Tahoe Donner cabin. The teens/kids loved the ping pong table and easy access to snow play on the deck and in the backyard. We went cross-country skiing twice, and family members could walk back to the cabin when they were done, which gave us a lot of flexibility. We also enjoyed the High Altitude Fitness climbing gym and sledding at Donner Summit SNO-Park. The cabin was really comfortable with everything we needed, and lots of extras (e.g., snow shoes, snowball makers, great selection of games). The owners were very responsive when we had questions before our trip. We hope to return for a future family vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

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

A lovely home

We stayed over Christmas and this was a great house for getting the extended family together. The house was spacious and well-stocked and we had everything we needed to cook meals for 10 people. Unfortunately we also happened to be there during the record-setting snowfall and were trapped with all roads closed and no power for multiple days. The house was stocked with candles and firewood and the owner was very communicative and gracious about encouraging us to stay as far beyond the end of our reservation as needed to make a safe departure (we ended up needing to stay 2 additional days).
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eamon O.

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

Christmas week family stay

We had a great vacation despite the many challenges Mother Nature presented us with during 2022 Xmas week. Having the snow blower available in the garage was a game changer. The house is very spacious, everyone (10 people) had a comfy bed, plenty of towels and the kitchen was very well stocked, not only with pots/pans, cutlery and delve but so many other extras like spices and the basic necessities. The garage was spacious enough for our 2 vehicles which saved us a lot of digging out each day which was appreciated. Pat was prompt to reply and a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

else j.

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

Great Christmas holiday house

The house is spacious with room for everyone, 2 couples, 2 college age kids and 2 10 year olds. The Ping pong table was well used and all the kids hung out and slept in the upstairs loft and large room. The kitchen is well stocked and easy to prepare large meals with updated appliances. Living room sofas comfy and bedrooms excellent. Patricia is very responsive to any questions. We are returning for Christmas 2024! I liked the large windows looking out on the snowy meadow in the main part of the house. The pictures don’t do it justice on the website. It’s a gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Hanbong L.

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

Good place for kids

This house is very close to the Tahoe Donner ski resort. The kids room with many beds, as well as a pinpong table, were great for kids. The driveway was steep and slippery with snow and ice, but there was no ice melt chemicals in the garage. so, it was not easy to pull up the cars to the road in the morning. The dryer machine was out of order, but it was okay since wet towels from a laundry machine could be dried over the night. Overall, we had a good experience in this house. Especially kids enjoyed. It’d be better if I could contact the property manager easily.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina V.

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

Thanksgiving week

The house is as lovely as the pictures. Plenty of room, beautiful view out the back windows of a snowy meadow. Dining table large enough for the 10 of us. We had a wonderful snowy Thanksgiving week.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022