Steps to Tahoe Donner Lifts · Views · Game Room

Summary:

Half a block from the lifts, with the resort in full view.16505 Ski Slope Way sits a short walk from the Tahoe Donner Downhill parking lot, where free seasonal shuttles run to the new lodge. Four bedrooms, three full baths, sleeping 10. Rare central A/C, a grand gas fireplace under vaulted ceilings, downstairs game room with ping pong, and an oversized theater TV.Multiple decks with sweeping resort views and a creek in the canyon below. Dogs welcome.



The Space:

Welcome to 16505 Ski Slope Way - a luxury mountain retreat built for larger groups, with sweeping views of Tahoe Donner Downhill Resort and a location most Tahoe rentals cannot match.



HALF A BLOCK FROM THE LIFTS

Walk around the corner and you are at the entrance to the Tahoe Donner Downhill parking lot, where free seasonal shuttles run up to the new lodge. No fighting for parking, no long drive in a storm - the closest thing to slopeside without paying slopeside rates.



THE HOME

Soaring vaulted ceilings, warm natural wood, and a grand gas fireplace set the tone the moment you walk in. Brand-new kitchen Bosche & Kitchen Aid appliances make cooking for a group effortless, and a record player adds character you will not find in a typical rental.



SLEEPING

Four spacious bedrooms with three California King beds and one Queen, plus three full bathrooms. The upstairs primary suite is a private sanctuary with a Cal King and en-suite bath. Every bedroom is generously sized - ideal for families, multiple couples, or group getaways. Downstairs, a queen sleeper sofa in the game room brings the total to 10.



THE VIEWS

Multiple private decks look out over the resort, unobstructed. Below, a creek winds through the canyon, its mountain runoff a soothing soundtrack through warm summer evenings. Morning coffee as the sun lights up the slopes, or dinner on the natural gas BBQ with the resort as your backdrop.



YEAR-ROUND COMFORT

Central A/C - a genuine rarity in Tahoe - keeps summers cool, while the fireplace anchors the room after a day on the trails or slopes.



THE GAME ROOM

Downstairs, ping pong for friendly competition and an oversized theater TV for movie nights, plus a queen sleeper sofa for guests nine and ten. The layout lets a large group spread out without losing the sense of being together.



DOG FRIENDLY

Your four-legged family members are welcome here. Nobody gets left behind. Please make sure to add your pet to the reservation for accurate pet pricing for your stay.



Guest Access:

Guests have full access to the entire home: all four bedrooms, three bathrooms, the fully equipped kitchen, living and dining areas, the downstairs game room, all private decks, the garage, and the driveway. Two locked owner's closets are the only areas not accessible. Everything else is yours.



PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO HOT TUB AT THIS HOME. We mention this up front because many Tahoe rentals have one and we would rather you know before you book than be disappointed on arrival. Guests do have access to the hot tubs, sauna, and steam room at Trout Creek Recreation Center through the short-term tenant card program described below - a full spa facility a short drive away, included with your stay apart from the daily amenity fee.



TAHOE DONNER SHORT-TERM TENANT CARDS



This property participates in the Tahoe Donner Short-Term Tenant Card program, providing six transferable cards that unlock Tahoe Donner's private amenities for the duration of your stay.



IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ IF YOUR GROUP IS LARGER THAN SIX. Tahoe Donner permits a maximum of six short-term tenant cards per property, regardless of how many guests the home sleeps. This home sleeps 10, which means up to six members of your group can access the private amenities on any given day. The cards are transferable, so your group can rotate them day to day - four people ski Monday while six use the pool, and you swap on Tuesday.



WHAT THE CARDS COVER: Trout Creek Recreation Center - pools, hot tubs, sauna, steam room, and fitness studios - plus the Golf Course, tennis and pickleball courts, the Beach Club Marina in summer, the Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Center, and Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort in winter.



DAILY ACCESS FEES, paid directly at the amenity on arrival:

Ages 7 and older: $30 per day

Ages 3 to 6: $15 per day

Ages 0 to 2: Free



These fees are set by the Tahoe Donner Association and can change at any time without notice. Please confirm current pricing directly with Tahoe Donner before you rely on these figures.



BLACKOUT DATES - PRIVATE AMENITIES

Short-term tenant cards do not work on peak holidays, when private amenity access is reserved for Tahoe Donner members.



2026:

Jan 17-19 (MLK Weekend)

Feb 14-16 (Presidents' Day Weekend)

May 23-25 (Memorial Day Weekend)

Jul 1-5 (Independence Day)

Sep 5-7 (Labor Day Weekend)

Nov 26-29 (Thanksgiving Weekend)

Dec 24 - Jan 3, 2027 (Christmas and New Year)



2027:

Jan 16-18 (MLK Weekend)

Feb 13-15 (Presidents' Day Weekend)

May 29-31 (Memorial Day Weekend)

Jul 1-5 (Independence Day)

Sep 4-6 (Labor Day Weekend)

Nov 25-28 (Thanksgiving Weekend)

Dec 24 - Jan 3, 2028 (Christmas and New Year)



Blackout dates are set by the association and may be adjusted. Please verify with Tahoe Donner if your stay falls near one of these windows.



PUBLIC AMENITIES have no blackout dates and remain open to short-term tenants year round. Short-term tenants do not receive member or personal-guest discount rates.



The Neighborhood:

Set in one of Tahoe Donner's most coveted pockets, this home has direct sightlines to Tahoe Donner Downhill Resort and sits surrounded by towering Sierra pines - a quiet, tree-lined alpine setting a short walk from the mountain.



TAHOE DONNER DOWNHILL + NEW SKI LODGE - half a block to the parking lot

Free seasonal shuttles run from the lot to the new lodge. The friendliest mountain in Tahoe for families and first-timers.



ALDER CREEK ADVENTURE CENTER - 2.5 mi / 7 min

The Cross Country Ski Center here is among the largest Nordic operations in North America, with miles of groomed track through old-growth forest. The Equestrian Center shares the site - trail rides in summer, pony rides for kids.



TROUT CREEK REC CENTER - 2.5 mi / 7 min

Pools, fitness studios, hot tubs, sauna, steam room.



BEACH CLUB MARINA - 3 mi / 8 min

Private beach and marina on Donner Lake, with kayak and paddleboard rentals.



HISTORIC DOWNTOWN TRUCKEE - 5.5 mi / 12 min

Locally owned restaurants, boutiques, breweries, galleries, and the Amtrak depot along Commercial Row. Compact and walkable once you arrive.



Tahoe Donner is a private resort community spanning thousands of acres in the northern Sierra, and one of the largest and most amenity-rich homeowner associations in the country. Miles of hiking and mountain biking trails start within the community. Lake Tahoe is roughly 25 minutes south, with Kings Beach and Tahoe City the closest lakeside destinations.



Getting Around:

A PERSONAL VEHICLE IS REQUIRED - YEAR ROUND



16505 Ski Slope Way sits in a residential mountain community. There are no walkable restaurants or stores, and while Uber and Lyft do operate in Truckee, availability inside Tahoe Donner is unreliable and thins out after dark, during storms, and on peak holiday weekends. Do not plan a trip around rideshare.



Parking is plentiful - a private garage and driveway accommodate multiple vehicles comfortably.



OCTOBER 1 - MAY 31: 4WD OR AWD WITH SNOW TIRES REQUIRED



This is not a suggestion. Chains on a 2WD vehicle will not reliably get you up to this home during or after a storm. Under R2 chain control, the most common restriction level, all vehicles must chain up EXCEPT 4WD or AWD with snow tires on all four wheels.



RENTING A CAR? This is where guests get caught. An SUV is not automatically all-wheel drive, and almost no rental company fits true snow tires - all-season tires do not meet R2. Book AWD or 4WD specifically and confirm the tires when you pick up the car.



Roads here are plowed by Nevada County and can be slow to clear after a major storm. Never plan a tight departure window on a storm day best to book that extra night and make sure you've purchased travel insurance.



JUNE - SEPTEMBER: Roads are clear and any vehicle will do. You will still want your own car.



DRIVE TIMES

Downhill Resort parking lot: half a block on foot

Cross Country Ski Center: 2.5 mi / 7 min

Trout Creek Rec Center: 2.5 mi / 7 min

Downtown Truckee: 5.5 mi / 12 min

Sugar Bowl: 13 mi / 20 min

Northstar: 13 mi / 20 min

Kings Beach, Lake Tahoe: 17 mi / 25 min

Palisades Tahoe: 18 mi / 28 min

Reno-Tahoe Airport (RNO): 45 mi / 50 min



During peak ski season Tahoe Donner operates a shuttle between select community locations - a convenient way to reach the slopes without parking.