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Close to Donner Lake, Terrific lakefront gem with private hot tub, dock & beach - near skiing & town provides amenities such as a hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms607 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Terrific lakefront gem with private hot tub, dock & beach - near skiing & town

  • Summary:

    Beaver Cove Lodge



    The Space:

    Lakefront Retreat on Donner Lake



    Bring the whole family to experience the beauty of Donner Lake at this stunning lakefront retreat. From vaulted redwood ceilings and walls of natural light to a spacious deck and private dock, this home is designed for relaxation inside and out. Nearly every room offers breathtaking views of the lake. Cozy evenings can be spent in the living area with a good book and a fire in the wood-burning brick fireplace (firewood not provided).



    In summer, gather on the deck or enjoy the private dock for swimming, fishing, boating, or simply dipping your toes in the water. After a day of adventure, unwind in the hot tub as the sun sets and the Sierra peaks fade to purple.



    In winter, the surrounding mountains transform into a snowy playground with world-class resorts nearby, including Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, Tahoe-Donner, and Boreal. Year-round, Truckee’s charming downtown offers shopping, dining, and local nightlife just minutes away.



    Things to Know



    Check-in: 4:00 PM



    Check-out: 10:00 AM



    Guests must follow the good neighbor policy and quiet hours (10:00 PM – 8:00 AM)



    Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property



    4WD/traction may be required in winter





    Permit #: 001482

    Occupancy: 12

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing 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

General

  • Unit size: 6,534 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Located in Truckee, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tahoe Donner Tennis Center or North Tahoe Regional Park. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and rock climbing nearby. Visit our Truckee travel guide
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake
    Donner Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sugar Bowl
    Sugar Bowl
    15 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Unidentifiable skiiers head down Mt. Lincoln to the Lake View intermediate run at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort. Donner Lake is in the background.
    Sugar Bowl Resort
    15 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Northstar California Resort
    Northstar California Resort
    31 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Palisades Tahoe
    Palisades Tahoe
    38 min drive - 36.0 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station
    16 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min drive
  • Coffeebar Bakery
    10 min drive
  • Tahoe Donner
    19 min drive
  • Starbucks
    11 min drive
  • Upper Deck Bar (at Boreal)
    12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Terrific lakefront gem with private hot tub, dock & beach - near skiing & town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Terrific lakefront gem with private hot tub, dock & beach - near skiing & town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Terrific lakefront gem with private hot tub, dock & beach - near skiing & town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Terrific lakefront gem with private hot tub, dock & beach - near skiing & town located?

Located in the heart of Truckee, this holiday home is steps away from Donner Lake and Tahoe National Forest. Donner Memorial State Park and West End Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Terrific lakefront gem with private hot tub, dock & beach - near skiing & town Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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. 29 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

Spacious house, great for a family gathering

Very good location. Loved the dock and the hot tub. Large gathering areas on the main floor
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Everything a Lake House should be

Wonderful stay with adult children and father in law. Lots of room. Well stocked. Best views on the lake. Appreciate using the kayaks and paddle board. Thank you for the memories
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Crazy beautiful lake views

If you have a large group, you will not be disappointed with this property. Plenty of private, comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms, plus a well stocked, roomy, fully functional kitchen. The dining area, decks, and dock overlook the lake; the views are breathtaking. It would be difficult to capture the expansive beauty in a photo. Lots of hiking trails, an ice cream shop, and a convenience store within easy driving distance. We (ten people) had a fabulous vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Angie E.

Great view, rustic house.

We stayed here with three families. It was the perfect size for our reunion and the view was truly beautiful. The house itself needs some updating, some things are falling apart, and the furniture looks grimy and the appliances are old. That said, they have upgraded the pots and pans so there were plenty of them for our cooking needs. There was plenty of nice dinnerware and silverware for all of us to use. We didn't have any issues with the heating, the instructions from Vacasa were perfect. They still have not added window coverings to the downstairs twin bed bedroom or the third-floor top window so the light comes in early if you plan to sleep in! As in other reviews, the housecleaning wasn't great. It seemed rushed and definitely wasn't a deep clean. It was a holiday week so we just accepted it and cleaned ourselves a bit to ensure it was thorough. We found all of the towels in the washer and dryer and none in the bathrooms or kitchen. There were no bath mats in any of the bathrooms and no dish towels. There also wasn't any dishwasher detergent, backup paper towels, extra trash bags, or any good sponges for cleaning. We had to buy all of that ourselves. Overall, the good: the location was truly magical, the house was large, and had plenty of space for larger groups. The not-so-good: the cleaning and cleaning supplies were subpar and the house needs some serious updating for the price they charge compared to other cabins in the area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janine O.

Superb experience all around

Everything was immaculate - kitchen, bathrooms, carpets, furniture. It was so relaxing to be surrounded by a well kept home. The furniture in the photos is not the furniture in the living/dining room. They did a massive upgrade and the place looks really elegant, and inviting. The colors are neutral and the beauty of the table and benches is really high. The home looks better than the photos, which is rare, and it also is well built home. The outside does not do justice to the inside, which is strange. We were thrilled. seven of us stayed and had a tremendous time. Very spacious, and all as it should be. The one thing that was tricky is the hot tub cover seems to be broken. There is a metal arm on two sides to make it easier to take it off and put it back on. one side is no longer connected so it is a brute force effort. Maybe that can be fixed? Extremely fast wifi. in fact it worked better than streaming on the TV so we hooked up our laptop to watch netflix because it seemed to be buffering too much on the TV. Here is 10 stars for Vacasa. Easter Sunday I had to get into the bear box and I could not figure out how. There is a key, and you need to apply pressure on both doors to move the key and the latch. I called Vacasa and they sent a wonderful person, Tyler, to come over and help-- in 15 minutes on Easter Sunday! wow! It far exceeded expectations in terms of service from a management company. I want to buy this house. I guess it is not for sale, sadly. We are winter Tahoe folks, but the summer must be lovely in this home.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

4th year in a row and already looking forward to the 5th

Best view and dock on the lake.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

ART C.

Still great for large family

We liked the 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on 3 floors which allowed each family to have their own space and bathroom.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blanca C.

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

Nice house with nice views

Great house to spend the weekend with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gayle N.

Amazing house on the lake!

This house had enough room for 3 generations of family. The dock is huge and accommodated all of our lake sport toys. The lake water was cold but the hot tub fixed that problem. The views out the window were amazing and it’s close enough to the beach to kayak or paddle board to.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui C.

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

Very comfortable home for a family 8.

Great views and access to lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri D.

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

Thankful

Thanksgiving at this amazing house with the incredible view couldn’t have been more enjoyable! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginny G.

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

Beaver

Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jeff B.

Amazing Family Vacation

Donner Lake is my families new love. Thank you, Vacasa for making this happen!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Arthur C.

Great for family reunion

With 5 bedrooms on three floors, each family had there own floor and bath.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Louis D.

Great Lake House

Beautiful location with lots of space, exactly as advertised. Came here in April just after a big snowfall, the house was clean and warm and just what we needed.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Joseph D.

Incredible Views

We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 generation family week at the Beaver Cove Lodge property. The views and the dock are exceptional. The hot tub and kayaks added to the fun vibe. We are rebooking for a return visit.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Martha G.

Loved it

Right on the lake! Beautiful dock with lots of chairs to sit and enjoy the day. Nice hot tub too.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen A.

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

Breathtaking views

The house was very clean and had amazing views of the lake. We went in the winter season but want to go back in the summer to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Susan R.

Fun times

The view was fabulous and the five bedrooms was perfect for our family
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

A great week

As much as we loved the house, it was the people we spent the week with that made our trip. 72 years in a row my dad spent a week on Donner Lake during the summer. We’ve already reserved our stay for next summer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Spectacular lake house

The house is so spacious and welcoming and the views of the lake are unparalleled. The deck off the living room is beautiful and the deck down at the water is a fabulous bonus. We’ve already booked a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

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

Donner Lake beauty!

8 years and counting! We will be back next year!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Beautiful Location!

Great Place - beautiful location. Roads are icy so make sure you have 4x4 in winter! Staff was helpful and got the hot tub running right away. Home has lots of thermostats so have fun figuring out which one is which ;)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great adventure

Great house and property. Loved the place. The only suggestion is to get some pans appropriate for cooking for a group- only 2 very small pans and not enough forks. Otherwise, wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

carol b.

great location and view!

This home is the best location. Easy access and great views of Donner Lake. The room layout is perfect for a group of friends. The fireplace is awesome and easy to start. It's got a big table with great lighting for jigsaw puzzles or cards. The kitchen is fairly well stocked. Nice to have 3 full baths as well. Almost every room has a lake view.