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Reviews of Donner Lakefront w/180 degree views, close to Sugar Bowl!

Donner Lakefront w/180 degree views, close to Sugar Bowl!
Truckee, CA

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews" "
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9.8/10

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Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jesse L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice view, but do not bring young kids or infants
The house was very impressive when we first showed up and the view is very nice, however there is a long walk from the garage to the house, about 100' and it drops about 30' in elevation, so going in and out of the house was a lot of work and I almost passed out after loading the cars up to leave (to be fair, the elevation added to the difficulty of the long walk). The house is in a nice area and is pleasant to hang out in, but 2 out of 3 bedrooms are on the bottom floor and you can hear everything through the floor. I've never experienced anything like that, but when we put down my nephew for a nap in the room below, we had to walk on our tip toes and whisper on the top floor and we couldn't tip toe over the room where the baby slept because even the creaking from the tip toes would wake him right up. Each morning the entire house wakes up at the same time because there's no way to make coffee without creaking over the two bedrooms below. I woke up one morning and thought someone was moving a chair back and forth upstairs, only to find out that my daughter was coloring and the coloring book was sliding back and forth on the ground as she colored. Although it was nice being able to commmunicate with people on the upper floor without having to leave my bedroom. Some additional advice- the shower curtain on the bottom floor hallway has lots of mildew, so we recommend taking showers in the bathroom off the kitchen. Overall we enjoyed our stay, but not without it's challenges.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Rosanne N.

Disappointed
The view is wonderful and so is the water. I knew there were stairs but not that many. The wi-fi was spotty. I rent quite a few homes across the country and I’ve never had beds with miss matched and OLD sheets. I have never had a kitchen without storage bags or silver foil. This was a college hang out.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin S., Reno

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views of Donner Lake
Perfect location, quiet and lovely. Sleeps up to 10 but we we just two couples. Would be perfect for a large family. Well appointed, clean and comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding House!!!
Wonderful setting right on the lake!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain getaway
Great house. Great location. Never stayed at Donner lake before but loved the slower pace and beautiful views. House was great. The stairs are an issue for anyone who is elderly or knee issues but we knew that so not an issue for us. The downstairs bedrooms did not have curtains on the sliding doors and the sun in the morning was a bit much. That’s really our only complaint. The beds we’re comfortable and the house well stocked. Take any aluminum wrap or storage containers you might need. We’ll definitely rent this house again. It was clean and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in perfect location!
This home was perfect for our family of 8. We celebrated my dads 85th birthday. The views were fantastic and it was great to have our own dock where we could go out and use our paddle boards whenever we wanted without having to drive somewhere. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. The couch was large enough for all of us to sit and watch a movie. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Fantastic property, well located and very convenient. Property was well-stocked, clean and all as advertised. Indeed it has a lot of stairs, but it is well worth the climb (or descent).
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly & Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway place
Our annual sibling trip was perfect at this lovely home. Four couples, plenty of hanging out space, gorgeous views ( from two bedrooms as well) and comfy beds. Wonderful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
We had a group of 10 women who had a wonderful time enjoying all that Donner Bliss had to offer. We had a lovely time on the deck and the dock and were so impressed with the kitchen and how well stocked it was. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Donner Party
Over all too expensive for a 4pm check in and a 10am check out. We got 40 hrs together as family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake home
My family and I really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House on the Lake
Beautiful property our whole family enjoyed….but there are LOTS of steps - from the garage down to the house, inside the house (3 levels) and then down to the dock. Unloading & loading back up were tiring!! Sadly, smoke from nearby fire limited some of our outdoor time/activities, but still enjoyed our time in this beautiful spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

brandi w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view of the lake!
We stayed in this Vrbo to celebrate my mom’s 60th birthday. The location is beautiful with perfect views of the lake from both decks. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need and there is plenty of seating. As of the date of our stay (9/8/22), the oven door was broken, which we weren’t made aware of, so the oven was on and the door nearly fell off. I’ll be letting the property management know so hopefully that will be fixed. We had 7 adults, and while the listing description is technically accurate, the beds in the loft aren’t really designed for adults so just take that into account when you are planning for sleeping arrangements. Also, again, while the listing mentions the stairs, there are ~30 stairs from where you park down to the driveway, ~ 20 stairs from the driveway down to the front door and ~50 stairs from the door down to the water (plus the stairs in the house down to the bottom floor and then up to the loft). The pictures show stairs, but this house would be really challenging for anyone with mobility issues. Overall, it is a beautiful home, all beds aside from the loft were very comfortable and you can’t beat the view!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
We stayed with another family & there was plenty of room for everyone. Upstairs area was perfect for the kids, while the master bedroom was on the lower floor & very private. Parking was easy & we were able to store the boat trailer in the garage for the weekend (although it was a snug fit). We reached out to the property manager a few times by email & got a response within minutes each time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

lauri h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake Cabin
Loved the large bedrooms with bathrooms downstairs and the loft up top for the kids! the kitchen was well stocked and the deck and view were amazing! Great traditional cabin charm! As long as you know there are a lot of stairs, it's a great family cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
great stay
easy access to resorts, great place, nice view of lake. nice to have basic child locks in place, and the home served as a jump off point for those skiing during days as well as those hanging back with kiddos.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular View
Excellent property. We really enjoyed our stay, and the view alone is worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W., San Rafael, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Just a beautiful property with a fantastic unobstructed view of Donner Lake. We had a small plumbing issue that Holly, Tahoe Mountain Properties, quickly took care of. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Evan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Property was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lakeside retreat
A lovely home with great views (and lots of stairs). Great for a leisurely summer stay. We loved the lake access and the pier.

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin, really nice!
Would love to stay here again. It really played a huge role in making our stay wonderful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

O'Brien C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family 3 day getaway
Terrific experience at the home with solid support from Tahoe Mountain Properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marco J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house and location
This house was exactly as the pictures and description showed. It actually had a very nice updated leather couch in the living room as well. The communication before checking in was quick and responsive. House is amazing and being on the lake is hard to beat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherri R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view!
Great view of Donner Lake and the location was more than perfect! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

oscar b., San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness
relaxing, fresh ,comfortable
PLACE IS REALLY NICE RELAXING, CLOSE TO TOWN ,NICE LITTLE SHOPS AROUND LAKE , ALL THE STEPS UP AN DOWN ARE A BIT OF A WORK OUT ,I WOULD NOT RECOMEND FOR OLDER PEOPLE , BUT I LOVED IT
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental
This is a great house and was very comfortable for our group of six but could easily host 10 and remain comfortable. We used it to go skiing but would absolutely come back in the summer to enjoy the lake. At the end of the description, there is mention of the stairs down to the house from the driveway; there are 45 steps from the driveway to the main house so if stairs are an issue for anyone in your party, take this into consideration.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
so relaxing
We had a great stay on the lake. We loved the house and the views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

kerry c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We loved having access to the water, and the south side of the lake is the best! It was a very quiet and peaceful setting and plenty of room for 2 families totaling 8 people. We would definitely return. Also the property manager, Holly was great to work with and very responsive to any needs we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maureen D.

Graduation Cabin
The cabin was beautiful. Everything worked great. We stayed here for my son's graduation at UNR and we traveled back and forth between Reno and the cabin easily (45 minutes). Somewhat surprised at the buckets of snow that fell as I thought I would be sitting down at the lake having a beer in the sun🌞. Still sooo pretty. Went on a nice hike to the Donner visitors center! Hope to come back some day and enjoy snow or sun👍
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Marlene A.

May 3-6, 2019
Enjoyed our stay at this lakefront property. There was lots of room for our party of 9 adults and 3 kids. Views from the balconies were stunning. Propane grill was a plus. Kitchen and appliances, and house are clean. Little problem with kitchen sink but handyman came right away to fix. Would be nice if there was a hot tub. Overall great place. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Burak G., San Francisco Bay Area, Burlingame Hills

Great cabin
Enjoyed our ski weekend with our family. Cabin is clean and overall in good shape with well-stocked kitchenware. The views are exactly as advertised; lakefront. Property manager has been amazingly responsive with all questions both before and during the visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francie S.

Cozy home with beautiful views
Two families shared this home between Christmas and New Years and found plenty of room for everyone, 9 people. The common areas of living/dining and kitchen functioned well for us all to enjoy each other’s company but there was also space to be alone if people wanted that. The decks would be great for the summer. Proximity to town of Truckee is good for a little shopping or eating. There are lots of steep stairs to get into the home, so that needs to be considered if someone is disabled or is not strong enough to carry supplies and luggage into and out of the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

robert c.

Excellent property, wonderful home, exactly what was expected.
House nicely renovated with all the amenities. Perfect location and great views. Lots of sleeping areas. My only issue was there was a distinctive smoke smell and wasn't sure if that is permanent or the previous guests smoked cigars.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chad P.

Beautiful views, great location, and a very nice home!
Beautiful views, great location, and a very nice home! Direct waterfront with a nice dock, very short drive to excellent restaurants and the cute town of Truckee. We will be back 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charlie C.

Beautiful Retreat
We loved our stay at this cabin on the edge of Donner Lake. The cabin has plenty of room for our four families. We are looking forward to returning to the lake in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea H.

Great place to stay!
It was a wonderful trip. Holly was extremely responsive and made our stay very enjoyable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Absolutely breathtaking
Had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend at this incredible cabin right on the lake! It had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable all the amenities that you need and perfectly located on the lake with five minute drive to downtown Truckee. This place is a Gem! Holly was wonderful to work with. Loved it and will stay again ! Thank you!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Awesome to hear! Thank you for staying with us!

8/10 Good

Dawna P., Sactown

This beautiful home fit all our needs. The view of the lake is amazing. We'll definitely be back
A perfect little getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Autumn K.

Beautiful Cabin and a gorgeous view!
My husband and I along with 2 other couples stayed for his Birthday. The kitchen, living room, bathrooms and bedrooms are all updated with that perfect cabin feel. The views from both decks are incredible! Holly answered every question and email quickly. We will definitely being staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016