City center stay.Within half a mile (1 km) of this Serene Lakes vacation home, you'll find Tahoe National Forest and Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort. Soda Springs and Sugar Bowl Resort are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Soda Springs - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Boreal Mountain Resort - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
Northstar California Resort - 34 min drive - 34.8 km
Palisades Tahoe - 40 min drive - 46.7 km
Getting around
Truckee Station - 23 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
For Real Dough - 9 min drive
Upper Deck Bar (at Boreal) - 9 min drive
The Pub At Donner Lake - 15 min drive
Old 40 Bar & Grill - 11 min drive
Village Espresso - 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 the 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.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.
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.
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the city center
In the mountains
Things to do
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing 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
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks 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
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 1,300 square feet
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
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.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
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.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Charming dog-friendly cabin with XC skiing & bike trails outside the door to the airport?
This vacation home is 18.4 mi (28-min drive) away from the Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Charming dog-friendly cabin with XC skiing & bike trails outside the door have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Charming dog-friendly cabin with XC skiing & bike trails outside the door to the beach?
This vacation home is 10.3 mi (17-min drive) from West End Beach.
Does Charming dog-friendly cabin with XC skiing & bike trails outside the door offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Charming dog-friendly cabin with XC skiing & bike trails outside the door?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Charming dog-friendly cabin with XC skiing & bike trails outside the door?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Charming dog-friendly cabin with XC skiing & bike trails outside the door?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Charming dog-friendly cabin with XC skiing & bike trails outside the door have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Charming dog-friendly cabin with XC skiing & bike trails outside the door have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Charming dog-friendly cabin with XC skiing & bike trails outside the door to downtown Soda Springs?
This vacation home is 1.3 mi away from Soda Springs.
Charming dog-friendly cabin with XC skiing & bike trails outside the door Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Tor S.
Feb 10, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Good place and location. As described.
Tor S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie N.
Feb 10, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Location was wonderful. House was clean with nice linens. Lay out allowed space for our kids to play and quiet bedrooms. Thanks!
Stephanie N.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Helen G.
Jan 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The house was very clean, we felt welcome. We loved the location
Helen G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Michelle L.
Jan 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay. All the basics are covered. Good location.
Michelle L.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sean M.
Aug 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Worth every moment
Sean M.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Ali S., Kentfield, California
Apr 25, 2024
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.
Ali S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
2/10 Terrible
Fred S.
Jan 30, 2024
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.
Fred S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin C., San Francisco, CA
Jan 22, 2024
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!
Benjamin C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dora H.
Feb 22, 2023
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.
Dora H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
Appaji B.
Jan 29, 2023
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.
Appaji B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Catherine B.
Jan 24, 2022
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.
Catherine B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
4/10 Poor
Janice F., -
Apr 1, 2021
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.
Janice F.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Monica S.
Mar 6, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
This place is very cozy clean and cute. Perfect for 2 families.