This was a very convenient location for a ski trip with my grandkids: just a short drive from Donner ski areas, a grocery store, and dining. The building is on Donner Lake, which is beautiful, and there was a Property Manager in the main office who was very friendly and helpful.
Just a few things to note:
(1) As the website says, the 4:00p check-in time is strict, and the codes you receive will not let you into the unit before then. But there are two lounges upstairs with views of the lake, and if you arrive early (like we did) you can wait there to stay warm.
(2) I made my reservation through VRBO, but the email with arrival details (with instructions/codes for entering the unit) didn't mention VRBO, plus it went straight to my Spam folder, and the information/email wasn't viewable in the VRBO app (unlike other properties.) So if you can't figure out how to get in, search your email for "Arrival Details for Donner Lake Village."
(3) Regarding the access codes, the Outside Gate code isn't used during the snowy season, so perhaps you can ignore that one. When you key in the Exterior Access code to enter the building, the light on the handle will be red (as if the code didn't work -- for some reason the green light doesn't come on), but pull on the door and it should be unlocked. And as I mentioned earlier, the Room Code won't work before 4pm.
(4) The sofa bed feels like a traditional sofa bed, so don't expect it to be nearly as comfortable as a regular bed.
