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2.0 out of 10

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4103 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Truckee

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Truckee, within a 15-minute drive of Donner Lake and Tahoe National Forest. .This vacation home is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Northstar California Resort and 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from Palisades Tahoe.

What's nearby

  • Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tahoe Donner Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Donner Lake - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 21 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 12 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬11 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.

Mountain home with wood stove, W/D, & propane heat - near lifts / trails

The Big White Cottage

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Permit #: 023988
Occupancy: 4

Cozy up for year-round fun and comfort at this Truckee retreat! Centrally located within minutes of the Tahoe Donner Downhill Resort, the Cross-Country Ski Center, and the Trout Creek Recreation Center, you'll have endless outdoor recreation to discover practically in your own backyard.

The perfect base camp for any adventure, the home comes well-appointed for family-friendly comfort. After a long day of activities, throw some logs on the wood stove and unwind in the living room. A smart TV and an assortment of board games are provided for home entertainment. The full kitchen makes it easy to plan home-cooked meals with ease, and a dishwasher is included for stress-free cleanup. Free WiFi and a private washer/dryer are also equipped for added convenience. Propane heating provides cold-weather comfort.

2026 Short-Term Tenant Card Restrictions
STR cards are welcome at the private amenities approximately 332 days of the year. To prioritize member access during the holidays, STR Tenant restrictions are being implemented on the following dates:

Jan 17-19 (MLK Day)
Feb 14-16 (President’s Day)
May 23-25 (Memorial Day)
July 1-5 (July 4th)
Sept 5-7 (Labor Day)
Nov 26-29 (Thanksgiving Day)
Dec 24-Jan 3, 2027 (Christmas/New Year’s holiday)

THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming services are available with guests’ own account(s).

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and snowboarding nearby. Recreational activities include sledding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and water skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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: 1,104 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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, 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

81132

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2/10 Terrible

Clayton L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Door code didn’t work, owner not responsive

This was a horrible experience. When we showed up the front door was completely snowed in and the door code did not work. No response from the owner or property manager. Had to book another last minute hotel. DO NOT STAY HERE
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023