Nestled among the trees in Tahoe Donner, this spacious 2000 square foot house offers a serene mountain retreat. Enjoy leisure dining on the deck in summer or excellent snow play on the flat grounds in winter. With nearby access to Trout Creek recreation center, swimming pools, and golf courses like Coyote Moon Golf Course.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Add dates for prices
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best
We offer an affordable home in Truckee, California's Tahoe Donner, conveniently located off I-80. This three bedroom, two bath, 2000 square foot house is completely furnished, with high vaulted pine ceilings, pine cabinets in fully equipped kitchen, and the flat grounds nestled among trees make for excellent snow play in the winter; all the comforts of home. In the summer, the deck is perfect for leisure dining. Driveway parking for four vehicles.
The Tahoe Donner area for summer has Coyote Moon Golf Course, nearby hiking trails, public tennis/pickleball courts and shopping and dining in downtown Truckee. For the winter, we are 10 minutes to the Tahoe Donner downhill/world class cross-country ski areas (excellent for family and new skiers), 20 minutes to Palisades Tahoe, Northstar, Alpine Meadows, Sugar Bowl ski resorts, and 30 minutes to Reno, Nevada.
Try our house for a week or more for a peaceful, serene and relaxing vacation in the Sierras, winter or summer. We are confident you will return time and again. In the summer, escape from the heat and enjoy the cool mountain air; in the winter, enjoy skiing at the various resorts.
Keywords: House
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Phone
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
Things to do
Golf
Tennis
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing 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)
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
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
Property Registration Number STR21-00265
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Truckee, this holiday home is in the city centre. Northstar California Resort and Palisades Tahoe 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. KidZone Museum and Olympic Valley Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging. Visit our Truckee travel guide
Does A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best located?
Located in the heart of Truckee, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tahoe National Forest, Tahoe Donner Tennis Center and Coyote Moon Golf Course. Truckee Gallery and Tahoe Donner Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
A Little Bit of Heaven-a Mountain Experience at its Best 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.
This property is very nice, clean, big enough for a large family. Location is only 7 minutes from downtown Truckee and easy to get to. The neighborhood is nice and gives the real "I'm in the Sierras" feeling, fresh air, nice inside and out!
While the decor is a little dated, but didn't effect any of my wonderful time away for a friend's wedding.
We rented this property to celebrate my husbands birthday and ski/snowboard at Northstar. The home fit our family of 6 perfectly and the living space was spacious and comfortable. The home is very clean and while the linens/towels/bedding/kitchen equipment/decorations are from my Mother’s generation everything was very well kept, clean, and functional. We enjoyed our stay and will happily re-book in the future.
Very clean, big and open concept, which was amazing. Kitchen supplies out dated, one of the burners does not work on the stove, the toaster was sparking/very hazardous, not safe. The beds are not comfortable.
We had a great stay at Joyce's rental and would stay there again. It was super clean and comfortable and looked exactly like the photos, so we knew what to expect. Check-in and checkout was easy.Yes, the furnishings and decor need updating, but we knew this going in and were fine with it. There were some things that bugged us a little but didn't affect our stay, I mention them only to make this a more useful review:-The stove is a very old electric and is a bit difficult to cook on-The toaster needs replacing, it burns one side and doesn't toast the other-All of the non-stick cookware needs replacing as it is chipped and scratched-There is a dearth of cooking utensils (only one single metal spatula for instance) and no sharp knives-Silverware, dishware and glassware is what looks like a random lifetime accumulation. Very few drinking glasses, no wine glasses, lots of branded giveaway mugsAgain - this did not affect our stay but it's something to keep in mind if that stuff is important to you.
What a great little spot. It was very open in the communal area which was great for my larger group of 7. Plenty of room for us to all sleep comfortably as well. And a pretty close drive to all the cool spots in truckee
Extremely spacious and cozy property! Solidly exceeded our expectations with a fantastic living room hangout space and great sleeping areas. Would definitely stay here again!
The house was perfect for our needs. It's a bit older and dated so don't be expecting luxury, but great location and excellent communication leading up to our stay and during it. Would stay again. Thanks!
The house looks amazing .we definitely come back.
But we would recommend they should change the bed sheets . it's kind like Old. Another then that we had a great time there.
So B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Michael H.
7 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Misleading description. No amenities
The description indicated swimmming , access to Tahoe Donner Association marina at donner lake :rentals, boat, paddle boards. Pickleball, tennis, jacuzzi. Not true at all. When I discussed with owner, she said she stopped paying for guest access about two years ago. It wasn’t worth it and she could not get paperwork done in time. Not helpful. Linens and towels were threadbare, at least 20 years old. Thermostat was not operational. Bathroom plunger was rotted and torn. At least 30 years old. It was if grandma went to assisted living and they just listed it for VRBO.
Michael H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Rose D.
1 Jul 2022
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Got what I paid for, barely
The housekeeper didn't do a very good job prior to our visit. Upstairs bath was NOT clean (soap scum, hair on counter and shower) Rules given to us after we paid were lengthy and obviously not followed by housekeeper, esp. laundry. Also better instruction on how to unlock the shed would have been useful, as not everyone is familiar with anti-bear sheds.
Nice location. Disappointed in the FILTHY, broken down sofas in great room, even the particle board placed under cushions for support was broken. Garage was a real mess and dirty too. Weed wreaths & arrangements everywhere are laden with dust & would be best if removed completely. Needs a new coffee pot that automatically turns off when left . Kitchen has too much junk and needs to be sorted & organized. There were inaccessible burned out light bulbs in the high ceiling, so evening light was poor. We were left with 2 keys, but only 1 worked to open the front door. There was no garage door opener, which was very inconvenient.
Robert J.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Bob P.
30 May 2022
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Memorial Day Weekend
The house was nice; beds comfortable; I was disappointed with the kitchen. All but two of the frying pans were Teflon coated style with the Teflon on each pan very worn, scrapes, and peeling; not what I want to cook food with. The drinking cups need some updating as well. The kitchen had a large number of coffee mugs; very few drinking glasses; no cocktail glasses; no WINE glasses. So...overall nice house, but the kitchen needs some attention.
It was a lovely home with lots of room. We were there for 4 nights and skied during the day. Everything was comfortable and homey. We would stay here again.