Wanna be blown away?

Compare the price of my adorable Cottage to 2 National hotel chains in town that offer a meager room with a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. You can’t beat this value!

BOOK NOW!

This 950 sq. foot  2 bedroom 1 bath cozy and comfortable cottage was completed in late 2004. Perfect for just one or a family of 6. You’ll feel like it’s your very own mountain cabin with all it’s creature comforts and top of the line appliances. It’s beautifully furnished yet you’ll feel comfortable right away.

Located about 1 mile from the Donner Lake exit on Hwy 80 in Truckee, you’ll enjoy easy access to the very best of the area. Donner Lake is footsteps away. How many footsteps? From the front door to the lake, about 75 of ‘em. Is there a view? You betcha! A memorable lake view. From the deck and from the interior well placed windows. And if you look beyond the lake, you’ll see mountains and pines. Lot of pines. Lots of fresh air. Lots of blue sky. Is it quiet? Very. With the setback from the road you won’t hear a thing. And it’s far enough from the freeway so you can hear the pines, not rubber meeting the road.

Don’t want to leave Fido out? No problem . I welcome well behaved pets.

More questions? Please email me. I welcome your inquiries.

Wondering what to do around here? Some suggestions:

Lake Tahoe area has almost 1000 miles of hiking and biking  trails.

There are rivers and streams loaded with trout.

Activities include swimming, boating, fishing, horseback riding, climbing, mountaineering, hiking, road biking, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, picnicking, and camping.

Beach Club Marina on Donner Lake.

Be my guest and use my private pass to enjoy the Beach Club Marina, less than a mile from the cottage and a wonderful place to take the family in summertime. The view is amazing. A variety of fun activities is offered for the entire family. From picnicking to windsurfing. Enjoy the fabulous snack bar, serving breakfast from 8-10 am. Then lunch and dinner from 10am -6pm daily. Menu items include hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken, grilled cheese, French fries, nachos, ice cream and soft drinks. Rentals include 1 and 2 man kayaks, canoes, paddleboats, windsurfers, waterbikes and 14 foot sailboats. There is a roped off swim area, barbecues, and secluded picnic areas Lessons include sailing and windsurfing and even a jr. sailing program for ages 9-16. Wednesday night hosts a hot dog roast and volleyball game. Fun for all ages. There are full moon canoe tours, a great event for those warm summer nights. Tuesday Nights in August come and play beach volleyball. Beach parties and a Hawaiian luau is also on tap.

Want to get away from the beach? Then head nearby to the equestrian center, with it’s Friday and Saturday BBQ Trail/Wagon Rides. Leave the ranch at 5 pm . Enjoy live guitar music, classic outdoor bbq with chicken, French fries, ribs, corn on the cob, beans, coleslaw, bread, watermelon, and s’mores over the campfire. Sodas, beer and wine are provided. For ages 7 and older, there are group and private trial rides. Walk and trot scenic tours are great for beginners with up to 8 riders. Half hour pony rides are available from 9 am -3 pm daily and are geared for ages 2-6. English and Western style lessons are also available.

There is a fantastic 18 hole golf course and a Tennis Center with 11 hard courts, practice wall, pro shop, lounge area, automatic ball machine with retriever, shaded viewing deck, stringing and racquet repair, bbq and fire ring. Clinics are daily and pee wee tennis clinics on saturdays for kids 4-6.

Wait. There is more! We’re not done yet. Let’s not forget the 3 swimming pools, including 3 lane lap pool. Fitness room. Yoga. Pilates. Water aerobics. Wading pool. Dry sauna. Steam. Picnic and BBQ areas. Children's play area. Volleyball courts. Can you believe all this? It’s true! Now a small fee applies to use these facilities, $7 per person. Kids 6 and under are free. Remember, these are all private facilities and only accessible with my guest pass.

And just how far is all this from the cottage? The furthest distance is 4 miles to the equestrian center! Not bad.

Of course, there are many other golf courses nearby. You can take a paddlewheel boat ride on nearby Lake Tahoe (18 miles) or go out on a 40 ‘ sailing catamaran.

You can take the Squaw Valley tram (12 miles) and go to the top to enjoy incredible views, super hiking trails, poolside dining, world class shops and restaurants.

Then there is Donner Lake itself. The entrance to the park is less than a mile away.You can water ski, fish, boat, relax and enjoy. Forested with lodgepole, Jeffery pine and white fir. Because of it’s elevation, there is no poison oak. It  is home to deer, squirrels, chipmunks, porcupines, raccoons, beaver, and a wide variety of birds. Fishing is not usually spectacular, though there are trout and kokanee in the lake. The lake is planted with catchable trout and a fishing license is required.

In and around the park you can see some of the Sierra Nevada's geologic history. The granite rose within the crust of the earth in enormous bubbles, then cooled and hardened to be exposed by erosion. The older sedimentary rocks were then transformed by temperature and pressure. The Sierra's steep eastern face, the barrier that faced the Donner Party and other California emigrants, were created when gigantic upheavals tilted a section of the earth's crust as if it were a door with its hinge on the western edge. The glaciers that dominated the area a few thousand years ago have left their traces too, the huge boulders and other debris that remained when the ice melted, scattered as if by a giant hand.

The park has about 2.5 miles (4 km.) of hiking trails, and more enthusiastic hikers can also explore the neighboring Tahoe National Forest.

If you want fine dining, there are some super restaurants in Truckee, along with charming shops and a unique historical town feel.

Nightlife? Head to Reno, which is only 30 minutes away or enjoy the casinos in Incline Village, about 25 minutes away.

AND IN THE WINTER

How far is everything? Well, not every thing! But in the winter, Sugar Bowl, Northstar, Tahoe Donner, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Boreal and Royal Gorge are all from 3 minutes to 20 minutes away. If you wish to travel a bit, you can go to Mt. Rose and that will take you 45 minutes.

Snowshoeing? Sure, go to Cold Stream or Donner State Park and it’s all of 3⁄4 of a mile down the road.

X-country Skiing – head to Cold Stream or Donner State Park. Or World Famous Royal Gorge, about 12 minutes away. Or almost world famous Tahoe Donner which is about 4.5 miles from here.

Sledding. Try Kingsvale or Tahoe Donner. They have a great sledding area.

Best beginner family ski area award goes to Tahoe Donner. Their ski hill is family friendly and a great place to learn skiing or snowboarding. Again, it’s all of 4.5 miles from here.
 
Or, if you don’t want to do anything, then just hang out in comfort.
 
I know you’ll enjoy your stay at my Donner Lake Vacation Home.

I thank all of you for who wrote these entries in my guest book.  And I invite YOU, yes you,  to enjoy my very special Donner Lake Cottage.

“We had a perfect relaxing weekend.”

“ Awesome cottage.”

“ Our stay was made even nicer because the cottage by the lake is so adorable.”

“ What a refreshing change- to check into a vacation rental that far exceeds expectations.”

“ We love our piece of paradise and wish we could stay longer. The cottage is adorable.”

“ We really enjoyed this cozy, modern cabin.”

“ For the past 7 years we’ve stayed at 9 dog friendly  places in the Tahoe area. Your place is our favorite.”

“ Andrea, thank you for providing a warm and comfortable home for our families ski vacation. We had a wonderful time.”

"Hi Andrea, thank you so much for providing a wonderful home away from home!  Everything was wonderful and we felt very comfortable.  The boys had their first ski vacation and both were doing black diamonds before we left!  Weather was great too!

"Hi Andrea, we had a wonderful time. Your cabin is so nice and the location was fantastic. We went to Donner Memorial Park each day to ski with Piper (our golden). Came back to work and raved about your cabin. Passed on your web site to some of my co-workers. We hope to come back soon!"

Call me or email today for your Donner Lake / Truckee / Lake Tahoe summer vacation rental cabin that is pet friendly!
 
Safe and Happy Travels!
 
Andrea Thomas