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Riverfront Retreat | Hot Tub, King Suite, Desk, Walk to Downtown, Near Ski Slope

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Truckee

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TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6192 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Truckee River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Commercial Row
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rocking Stone Tower
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Truckee

Downtown Truckee stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Truckee vacation home, you'll find Truckee River and Commercial Row. Tahoe National Forest and Old Truckee Jail Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Truckee River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Commercial Row - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Truckee Jail Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rocking Stone Tower - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ponderosa Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 6 min walk
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Crest Coffee Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jax At The Tracks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger Me - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Riverfront Retreat | Hot Tub, King Suite, Desk, Walk to Downtown, Near Ski Slope

Located right on the Truckee River, the unique Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront is the perfect holiday retreat for anyone looking to explore historic Truckee! With a distinct yellow exterior, this bright, three bedroom, two and a half bathroom character home is a beautiful property and within walking distance to the train station and downtown Truckee! With so many nearby attractions and year-round activities, you’ll want to book the Holy Cow for your next Tahoe vacation, today!

INSIDE THE HOME

This home has been lovingly decorated to be a chic Truckee getaway with comfortable furnishings and light, airy rooms. The unique, spacious kitchen, large living room, stunning patio views, intimate dining area, inviting conservatory and stylish powder room, the main level of Holy Cow provides guests with an impressive welcome.

On the upper level of this beautiful home, guests will find a primary suite with private hot tub patio, a secondary queen bedroom and full bedroom with access to a lovely four piece bathroom.
Maximum Occupancy: 6
Dedicated Parking Spots: 3
Town of Truckee: 010084

LOCATION + AMENITIES
The unique Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront is located near downtown Truckee just a walk away from shopping, dining, sightseeing and everything else downtown Truckee has to offer! If you want to explore the area by car, highways 267 and 80 are easily and quickly accessible so you're only ten minutes away from Northstar and fifteen minutes away from Squaw Valley!

*Please Note*:
- We are in a rural part of America, where Google Maps is not always reliable. VRBO uses Google to generate the 'Explore the Area'. Do not rely on this map as it's not accurate.
- Outdoor furniture and grills may not be available November-May.
- In the winter, snow tires and 4WD/AWD are required. If your car is not equipped with both, please be sure to have chains
- We kindly ask all guests to respect quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM, as required by Town of Truckee regulations.

Full Terms + Conditions supplied upon booking and completion of signatures on the Booking Confirmation/Rental Agreement contract required for booking to be confirmed, must be signed and returned within 24 hours of creating the reservation.

*Agreement must be entered into by an Occupant of 25 years or old*

WHY STAY WITH TAHOE SIGNATURE PROPERTIES?

As a locally owned and operated company, we love where we live and want to make sure that every one of our guests has the best experience Tahoe has to offer!

We look forward to making your next Tahoe vacation, your best Tahoe vacation! Book today!

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • Unit size: 2,063 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront with Private Hot Tub Truckee
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Riverfront Retreat | Hot Tub, King Suite, Desk, Walk to Downtown, Near Ski Slope to the airport?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi (4-min drive) away from the Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Riverfront Retreat | Hot Tub, King Suite, Desk, Walk to Downtown, Near Ski Slope have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Riverfront Retreat | Hot Tub, King Suite, Desk, Walk to Downtown, Near Ski Slope to the beach?

This vacation home is 7.7 mi (11-min drive) from West End Beach and 12.1 mi (20-min drive) from Kings Beach State Recreation Area. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Riverfront Retreat | Hot Tub, King Suite, Desk, Walk to Downtown, Near Ski Slope offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Riverfront Retreat | Hot Tub, King Suite, Desk, Walk to Downtown, Near Ski Slope?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Crystal Bay Casino (19-min drive) and Jim Kelley's Tahoe Nugget Casino (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Retreat | Hot Tub, King Suite, Desk, Walk to Downtown, Near Ski Slope?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Riverfront Retreat | Hot Tub, King Suite, Desk, Walk to Downtown, Near Ski Slope?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Riverfront Retreat | Hot Tub, King Suite, Desk, Walk to Downtown, Near Ski Slope have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Riverfront Retreat | Hot Tub, King Suite, Desk, Walk to Downtown, Near Ski Slope have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Riverfront Retreat | Hot Tub, King Suite, Desk, Walk to Downtown, Near Ski Slope to downtown Truckee?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Truckee.

Riverfront Retreat | Hot Tub, King Suite, Desk, Walk to Downtown, Near Ski Slope Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is in great shape and luxurious, we loved how close to town it was. Management was very attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

mark b., Berkeley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view. Great location. Great amenities. Very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was clean. Did not use hot tube. Lactation to downtown is great. Loved the deck views and that we had access to the Truckee river in the yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location well supplied and clean. Bedding good
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truckee River

Great to walk into town
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, easy to book, great communication from all. We loved how convenient it was to downtown Truckee & so appreciated the welcome gift and the kindness of the owners! We hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely deck on the Truckee River.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rockin the Truckee

Marvelous stay with stairs down tinny sandy beach spot right on the river
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Book Club Getaway

The house was perfect, the location was perfect, and the owner was a sweetheart. One of our favorite trips. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Truckee Home

Fantastic location and beautiful home on the truckee river. This house has everything you need and more. Highly recommend to anyone headed to the Truckee area. Hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A fantastic place to stay

We wanted to explore the Tahoe area but also give our teenagers freedom to walk around, and that's why we chose Truckee. This home is beautifully situated to be extremely walkable to town. It sits on the river, has a beautiful view of town, and easy access to the Legacy River Trail up the hill. We were able to do day trips to varied places around the Lake Tahoe region, in addition to spring skiing twice. The property managers were extremely easy to communicate with and the house gave us all plenty of space and privacy. Would stay here again without a doubt.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Can’t beat it

Everything about this place was amazing. Hosts were very attentive and accommodating. It was just as advertised - steps from the charming Truckee town center, 10 minute drive to Northstar ski resort, right on the beautiful river. Lots of trains go by during the day on the tracks across the river, which was great entertainment for our young boys. The house is very nice and clean. The hosts even surprised us with sparkling wine, sweets from a local shop, and a hand-written note. Above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Downtown Truckee

Really cool location a couple blocks from the main drag of downtown Truckee. Right on the river. Really enjoyed our stay here. Great communication with management, clean, super comfortable stay. Could use a bit of an update on the A/V system but other than that it was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location and home

Perfect for our stay. We had 3 couples and were with a much larger group. Fantastic location walking distance to the sweet downtown Truckee. Home was very clean and well appointed. Loved and hope to come back,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. Great amenities.

Spent a week here with our family over Thanksgiving. It was perfectly stocked with everything we needed to settle in. And perfectly located to stroll to the many great restaurants in downtown Truckee. Loved the view of the river (and train). Loved the hot tub. Loved the fireplace.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really fabulous property in Truckee

This house was great for hosting a long weekend with family. The location right on the river, with very easy access to the river was fantastic. The home was very clean, modern and had all the amenities that one could ask for to feel like home. Very comfortable and super clean. We would definitely love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holy Cow

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful spot

Great location and communication from the team. They let us stay an extra hour at the end which made a big difference. The cows were a hit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend

We came for a wedding of a family member and really enjoyed being in such a great location. The Holy Cow was an awesome property with great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

This house was in the perfect location with a beautiful view. We were able to walk over to historic down town truckee and enjoy all the restaurants and Shopping. I cant wait to stay in winter. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends getaway

Great location. Close to town, right on the river. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Little Getaway!

Staying at the Holy Cow house was an absolute delight! Nestled right on the Truckee River and just a short stroll to downtown, the location couldn't have been more perfect. The host left a very sweet message and a brief history of the Holy Cow house, which made us feel incredibly connected to this charming home. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool House and Great Location

We enjoyed our stay at Holy Cow during our annual family ski trip. The house is perfectly located downtown along the river with a few minute walk to some great restaurants and bars. Communication with the property manager was easy and the team was very responsive and polite. We would love to stay again and highly recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous!

We loved the proximity to downtown and hot tub at the house. The place was gorgeous, clean and had everything we needed. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024