Tahoe Donner mountain retreat: fire pit, beach club, and trails

Welcome to your four-season mountain escape in Tahoe Donner, Truckee — where summer means lakeside kayaking and evening campfires, not just ski lifts.

This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sleeps up to 8 and sits right on Northwoods Blvd — the gateway to some of the most incredible outdoor recreation in the Sierra Nevada. Whether you are here for a family summer vacation, a hiking weekend, or a fall getaway, this home puts everything within reach.

THE HOME
Kick back in the open-concept living area with a fireplace, Smart TV, and fast WiFi. Cook together in the fully stocked kitchen. Then take it outside — the private deck has a dining table, chairs, and a fire pit for evenings under the stars. We also have both a BBQ grill and a flat grill for outdoor cooking. Washer/dryer on-site for longer stays.

- 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms — sleeps 8 comfortably
- Open living room with fireplace and Smart TV
- Fully stocked kitchen with dishwasher
- Private deck with outdoor dining, fire pit, BBQ and flat grill
- Washer/dryer in unit
- EV charger available ($40/stay — bring your own adapter)
- Free private parking

TAHOE DONNER HOA AMENITIES (available to guests for a daily fee per person)
As a guest of this home, you have access to one of the most impressive HOA amenity collections in the country:

- Beach Club Marina on Donner Lake: sandy beach, boat launch, kayak/paddleboard/pedal boat/sailboat rentals, and a lakeside cafe
- Trout Creek Recreation Center: heated pool, hot tub/jacuzzi, gym, and kids' play area
- Tennis and Pickleball Center: courts, clinics, and open play
- Coyote Moon Golf Course: one of the top public courses in California, right at the base of the neighborhood
- Equestrian Center: guided horseback rides through the forest
- Rec Hut: archery, rock climbing, disc golf, bocce ball, sand volleyball, lawn games, and geocaching
- Bikeworks: mountain and e-bike rentals steps from the trail system
- On-site dining: Pizza on the Hill, The Lodge restaurant, and Alder Creek Cafe

TRAILS RIGHT OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR
The Donner Lake Rim Trail trailhead is accessible directly from Northwoods Blvd — steps from the house:

- Tahoe Donner Nature Loop: easy 2.1-mile loop, perfect for families and morning walks
- Donner Lake Rim Trail (DLRT): stunning 12-mile trail with panoramic views of Donner Lake and the Sierra Crest
- Glacier Way Trail: mix of fire road and singletrack, great for mountain biking
- Trout Creek Trail: peaceful paved trail connecting Tahoe Donner to historic downtown Truckee
- Pacific Crest Trail / Castle Peak: world-class backcountry terrain within 20 minutes

Over 70 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails run through Tahoe Donner's 3,400+ acres.

LOCATION
- 10 min to Donner Lake
- 10 min to Historic Downtown Truckee (restaurants, boutiques, live music)
- 20 min to North Lake Tahoe (Kings Beach, Sand Harbor)
- 15-20 min to Northstar, Sugar Bowl, and Boreal ski resorts
- 30 min to Reno-Tahoe International Airport

BOOKING PERKS
- 10% off weekly stays (7+ nights)
- 1 free night when booking Monday through Thursday (4-night minimum)

HOUSE RULES AND GOOD TO KNOW
- No pets, no smoking indoors, no parties or events
- Quiet hours after 10 PM
- Winter stays require AWD or 4WD vehicle for driveway access
- Deck not accessible in winter due to roof snow load
- Guest passes for HOA amenities are not included but are easily purchased on-site
- Tahoe Donner enforces a seasonal fire ban on wood/charcoal — the gas fire pit and gas BBQ are not affected