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Dog Friendly 4BR in Lower Tahoe Donner w/ HOA Amenity Access, and Close to Skiing!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Beach
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Coyote Moon Golf Course
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

Truckee

With a stay at this cabin in Truckee, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Donner Lake and Tahoe National Forest. .This cabin is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Palisades Tahoe and 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Northstar California Resort.

What's nearby

  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Donner Lake - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 18 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 6 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Craft & Logic Taproom - ‬6 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.

Dog Friendly 4BR in Lower Tahoe Donner w/ HOA Amenity Access, and Close to Skiing!

Year round fun awaits at Bernese's Bungalow! This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is located in the lower half of Tahoe Donner, only 10 minutes from downtown Truckee and Donner Lake, and 20 minutes to all major ski resorts and north Lake Tahoe.

Enter the home through the front door and mud room into the main living space. The great room area offers two sitting areas; one centered around the gas fireplace and another around the flat screen tv with a dvd player and streaming device. Other highlights include updated hardwood floors, a remodeled kitchen and dining for 6. A back door from the dining space leads to a large a sunny deck, equipped with a gas bbq and outdoor furniture (summer only for the deck). Down the hall on the main floor, a shared bath with bathtub/shower combo and a bedroom are offered. The bedroom is furnished with a queen size bed, desk and full size closet.

Upstairs you'll find the main bedroom floor and additional bathroom. One king and one queen bedroom both offer lots of windows and are on opposite ends of the floor. In the middle of the floor is the shared bath with bathtub/shower combo and double vanity sinks, and a spacious bunk room with two twin bunks and plenty of floor space for kids to hang out.
The garage fits one subaru or similar size vehicle, and you can access the home with the key pad for easy access during storms.
About Tahoe Donner:

Bernese's Bungalow is located in Tahoe Donner, the prime vacation rental community in Truckee. This property is 5 minutes to The Trout Creek Recreation Center-where guests can enjoy spas, a year round pool, gym, fitness classes, and summer beach access for $24 per adult and $10 for ages 3-6. Six guests may use the facilities at a time. The hot tub and pool amenities listed for this home are shared at the recreation center.

Also 5 minutes away is the Golf center and range, "The Lodge" restaurant and pub and "Z Market Place"; which sells beer, wine, liquor, breakfast, lunch and dinner deli items, along with convenience items for mountain living. Several other recreation options are available just a few minutes drive away, including a private beach and marina on Donner Lake (summer only), tennis courts and the Alder Creek Adventure Center; offering mt. biking, hiking and an equestrian center in the summer and cross country and skate ski areas in the winter. Tahoe Donner downhill ski resort is a perfect choice for families skiing with young ones or those new to the hill.

Truckee downtown is just 10 minutes away, offering a variety of shops and restaurants. Northstar, Sugarbowl, Squaw, Alpine Meadows and Boreal Mountain are all 15-20 minutes drive away, Donner Lake is a 10 minute drive and the north shore of Lake Tahoe is a 20 minute drive.

We look forward to welcoming you to Bernese's Bungalow!

***EFFECTIVE 10/14/25 Tahoe Donner HOA pools and hot tubs are currently closed through mid-December for renovations***

There is no AC in this home. To keep the property cool, open the windows and sliders at night to let cool air in, then close the windows, doors and blinds when you leave for the day.

STR Registration Number: (RCN): 027898
Number of Parking Spots: 3

Please remember that living in the mountains and staying in a private home means that there are some things we cannot control. For example, weather and harsh conditions have knocked out Wifi and the power before. While these instances are rare, we please ask that you are patient as these are things that we unfortunately cannot control. While we will try to accommodate all requests, we handle refunds for situations like this (power outages, appliances breaking, etc.) on a case by case basis.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A flat-screen television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this cabin include concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,751 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

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start 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
Return recreation passes and leave on home book.

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

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