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Sierra Getaway - Pet-Friendly - Views of Donner Lake!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen, near Donner Lake

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Tucked away in the Sierra Nevada mountains, Donner Lake views await at this 3-bedroom home. A newly remodeled kitchen and cozy mountain ambiance set the tone for a relaxing retreat while easy access to Downtown Truckee and Interstate 80 make it an ideal base for exploring major ski resorts.

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8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7158 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Sierra Getaway - Pet-Friendly - Views of Donner Lake!

*READ BEFORE BOOKING*
Do not book for more than 14 nights online. Your reservation will be cancelled. Inquire with Tahoe Truckee Vacations should you desire a stay exceeding 14 nights.
*For pet-friendly properties: if you have received prior written approval to bring a pet, the additional fee is $100/pet to be charged once you've booked. Please notify us of the pet prior to booking. Pet fees that are not paid within 24 hours of booking will be canceled.

Enjoy gorgeous views of Donner Lake from this 3 bedroom 2 bath home situated just across the freeway! The newly remodeled kitchen with gas range will be appreciated by the chef of the family while the cozy mountain ambiance of the home will keep the whole family comfortable. Kids will love the bunk room! Tastefully decorated with updated slate bathrooms and more. Did we mention lake views? Easy access to Downtown Truckee and Interstate 80 - close to major ski resorts like Tahoe Donner, Squaw, Alpine,Boreal and Sugarbowl. Let the town of Truckee capture your heart!

Parking
- Driveway: Parking for 2 cars, depending on size and snow conditions
- Garage: Parking for 1 car depending on size *Camera In garage*

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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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

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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

Property is also known as

Sierra Getawaypet friendlyviews of Donner Lake!
Sierra Getaway*Pet Friendly*Views of Donner Lake!
Sierra Getaway - Pet-friendly - Views of Donner Lake! Truckee
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About the neighborhood

Located on a lake, this vacation home is in Armstrong, a neighborhood in Truckee. Northstar California Resort and Palisades Tahoe are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Donner Lake. Olympic Valley Park and Village Ice Skating Rink are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water skiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking. Visit our Truckee travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Donner Memorial State Park is a state park of California, USA, preserving the site of the Donner Camp, where members of the ill-fated Donner Party were trapped by weather during the winter of 1846–1847.
    Donner Memorial State Park
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sunset glow along the mountains next to Donner Lake. #BvSWater
    Donner Lake
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Northstar California Resort featuring a hotel and ice skating as well as a small group of people
    Northstar California Resort
    14 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Emigrant Trail Museum
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • KidZone Museum
    3 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Coffeebar Bakery
    19 min walk
  • Tahoe Donner
    12 min drive
  • Panda Express
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sierra Getaway - Pet-Friendly - Views of Donner Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sierra Getaway - Pet-Friendly - Views of Donner Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sierra Getaway - Pet-Friendly - Views of Donner Lake!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sierra Getaway - Pet-Friendly - Views of Donner Lake! located?

Located in Armstrong, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Tahoe National Forest, Emigrant Trail Museum, and Coyote Moon Golf Course. Donner Memorial State Park and Donner Lake are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Sierra Getaway - Pet-Friendly - Views of Donner Lake! Reviews

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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cathrine M.

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

Great for a quick spring skiing break at Boreal

Location wasn’t far from Boreal. Fit 4 easily. Some nice home updates but a little worn.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana K.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication

Sierra home in truckee

Unable to use gas fireplace, refrigerator ice and water did not function, linoleum lifting up in various rooms, spider webs in blinds, hear everything through all walls. Kitchen was not clean esp stovetop. Carpet in living room full of pet hair.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
The house was very nice and warm. One issue was that there was no shampoo/conditioner/soap for the showers. I don't remember seeing that we needed to bring these things. Also, upon our arrival the code provided to us didn't open the door. We had to call the afterhours phone # and have the code reset. The last thing I want to mention is that the front door interior door handle fell off as we were leaving one morning. My husband was able to fix it but you may want to look at it as well.

8/10 Good

Doreen V.

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

Good place

However i was bit by a spider and my girlfriend was bit by what appears to be a hobo spider bite this occurred in the bed, upstairs master bedroom. Highly reccomend the owner bug bomb the bedroom and especially the bed area prior to renting out again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marianne K.

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

Sierra Getaway

We had a great time. Beautiful view of Donner Lake from the house. So close to the lake and shopping - great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V., San Diego

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

Wonderful cabin!

Great cabin with pretty front porch view of Donner Lake. Very clean, comfy beds had everything we needed for our 5 day stay with the family, and gated all around which was great for our fur babies. Only 5 min drive to the lake which was very convenient for the family and kiddos. Same with local stores and main town is only minutes away. Great location, would definitely come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ravi I.

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

Great place close to everything

We had a wonderful time and loved the place and location. We hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole K., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good house in solid location

Stayed with some family while visiting friends that live in the neighborhood, so full disclosure we knew what to expect with the location. But to summarize Pros: - House was cleaner than expected based on prior reviews - Well stocked kitchen / linens etc - Nice views of the lake - Spacious layout - Lots of parking - Dog friendly Cons / Considerations - Not exactly "across the street" from Donner Lake. The "street" is Interstate 80 so you can't really walk to the lake from the house - To the point above, I80 is loud and this house is in a spot where the noise travels into the house if you have the windows open (something you get used to eventually?) - Check in time isn't until 5pm which is quite late by most standards. Overall it worked well for what we needed, but we knew what we were getting into with the location and road noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

gina b.

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

Good experience

House is great very clean pet friendly except no internet that was a big problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Good Getaway

We had a great time at the Sierra Getaway house with our daughter, young grandkids and their dog. The closed in space for the dog was important and the house was clean. Management is very responsive and clear about renter expectations. The bedrooms with the queen and king are large and the bedroom with the bunk bed is medium sized. We thought that the house was across the street from Donner Lake but it is actually on the north side of hwy 80. You have to get in the car to walk to the lake. There is a nice view from the large front deck and although your cant see the hwy you can hear it. The kitchen is updated with new appliances but the refrigerator is too big for the space; one side door on the side by side refrigerator cant be opened fully because the door hits the wall when it’s opened making part of the fridge blocked off. The house is close to shopping, skiing, hiking, mountain biking but you have to drive to get to all start points.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

allison w.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location stay

This place checks all the boxes for a convienient spot near hiking and skiing. Nothing fancy but has everything you need. Our only complaint (perhaps covid related) was we didn’t like the 5pm check in- with a child that is a difficult time not to mention you pay for three days and it’s really more like two days with some change. Very convient and it was a beautiful area to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

Michelle G.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Dirty and Noisy

Looks great online but think pictures need to be updated...cob webs in the kitchen, living room and bedroom. Carpets don’t look like they have been cleaned in years. Stove drawer dirty, couch had stains and a very large burn spot on cushion. No blankets during winter months, thank goodness we brought a couple, hate sleeping with the heat on high. For a “COVID” Clean house and what we paid for a cleaning fee this cabin was NOT cleaned!!! Also did I mention you are literally on top of I80 which you are with a lot of places in Donner but this one is at the on ramp and toy definitely hear the truck and cars especially with chains...:( I understand that Tahoe in general is getting way over priced but this was no where near what we paid for the nightly rate!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Aelita M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

It was ok

Overall location and place was good. House is big enough for two families with kids and cozy. Though not so clean and furniture is quite old. Cushions on the couch definitely needs to be replaced. Some of the doors don’t close all the way. Just a bit thoughtful cleaning and it will be great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Michelle H.

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

Beautiful View

This property is dog friendly. It had a closed off section on the side so that we did not have to worry about our pets getting out.