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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
TV, fireplace
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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Tahoe Sands Resort

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (280)
The price is $151
$138 per night
$151 total
All taxes and fees included in total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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About the neighborhood

Truckee

On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Tahoe National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area with a stay here. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Area and Coyote Moon Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 5 min drive
  • Donner Lake - 13 min drive
  • Northstar California Resort - 29 min drive
  • Sugar Bowl - 35 min drive
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 13 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary

this is a very large home with a completely separate rental unit within the home. It is quiet, and has a huge covered patio off the back with a lovely view of the pine tree mountains. It is steps away from world class hiking, cycling and skiing, an incredible get away for all seasons
this unit has a laundry room, two en suite bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen with dining room and fireplace. there is a shower and plenty of parking on site

Property manager

Helene spivak

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Quiet time strictly enforced from 10pm-8am
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Quiet time strictly enforced from 10pm-8am For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary to the airport?

This vacation home is 9.9 mi (17-min drive) away from the Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary to the beach?

This vacation home is 9.9 mi (17-min drive) from West End Beach.

Does stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary to downtown Truckee?

This vacation home is 3.7 mi away from Truckee.

stunning quiet Tahoe Donner sanctuary Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H., San Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place in Truckee!!
We love this place and the hosts. We come here quite often. It is clean, kitchen is well put together, great fireplace, bathrooms in each room and the hosts respond so quickly. They care and want your stay to be the best. Thank you for your awesome hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine Beltran A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and cozy, great sledding.
For our winter stay, it was perfect for our family of 4. The forest/hill in the back were perfect for sledding. The only minor opportunity for improvement was the closets had blankets and toys scattered on the floor. Not sure if they were clean or not.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H., San Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Hosts and Lovely Home!
The owners are amazing and respond quickly. They stride to make your stay perfect and comfortable. We love going here and it’s so close to DT Truckee, Donner Lake, Palisades and Tahoe City! We love it here. Thank you Helene for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jamey C.

Snow Heaven
We have stayed at the property a few times before this recent stay and felt the place was a bit more run down then prior stays. The location is ideal and Helene is very easy to communicate with. Reason for 4 stars was that the place wasn’t as clean as I had hoped (toilets dirty, counters dirty). Additionally, the upstairs unit was very loud which included dogs barking and up late, dropping items (waking us up from sleep a few times a night). Overall good place, just a few quirks this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H., San Ramon

I love the Hosts! Thank you!
Helene and her husband are amazing hosts and we love to stay at their home in Truckee. Thank you for being so wonderful to us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything We Wanted
*ample room *good kitchen *convenient, but separate enough from the crowds
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

James Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay!
This is a fantastic rental (entire second floor with separate entrance) in a very large, solid, well-constructed home! It is so spacious, well-appointed and comfortable. Helene was a pleasure to communicate with, answering all our questions accurately and quickly. The backyard was so ideal for sledding! Each spacious bedroom had its own en-suite half bathroom. There is a separate full bathroom (shower only), and separate laundry room, and the kitchen was well-stocked. There were some games and DVDs for kids too. Perfect for a family! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Sumanth G.

Excellent location and Secured Property
Good location to spend time with kids, nice uphill and lots of snow. Very scenic drives and close to Ski Resorts. Good for Winter or Summer. We loved the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tahoe Trip
We had a really good time
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Lovely place, well laid out for family, hosts very responsive and helpful. We would love to come back sometime!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

isabelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Thanksgiving weekend
We spent a very nice weekend in Helene’s house. Helene was very responsive. The house has everything you need for a good time in Tahoe with family or friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

CECILIA W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Escape
This home is so peaceful and the scenery is so beautiful. The communication with the owner was amazing all my questions were answered quickly. This was my first ever vacation and my experience was perfect I loved how this home had a fully furnished kitchen and a very large living room to host everyone. The beds are so comfortable and the luxury of a bathroom in all the rooms was a bonus! I give this place a 10/10 and would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phil S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great 2 bedroom
What a great place simple and easy location was great and Helene made things very nice for us I would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Orla H., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great 2 bedroom apartment
This is a great two bedroom apartment under owners house. It is very spacious and fit our family of four very well. Great kitchen and deck was great for dinner. Walking trail just at the back of the property. No AC but nights cool off keeping it cool for sleeping. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aimee Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Absolutely wonderful property!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernice F., San Jose, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway in the woods
My family and parents spent 4 days here and really enjoyed the privacy, the large deck, and crisp mountain air. It was one of the hottest weekends of the summer, but the house has plenty of fans and windows so we were comfortable despite not having AC. We really enjoyed exploring the area, but the best part of our stay was having a comfortable and spacious home base to relax and have our meals. Helene was very attentive and helpful too! Would definitely recommend for a family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Yanhe C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large house and clean
Very nice house, better than picture, and it is huge and clean. Kitchen equipped everything for us to cook. We could use newer pillow for one of the bedroom. Overall, we enjoyed the house very much, and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
We loved staying here. Helene was quick to respond to messages. The only negative I would mention is that due to the altitude, my grandson kept getting bloody noses. Well equipped, lovely home. I especially appreciated that each bedroom had an attached half bath, in addition to the full bath. Definitely recommend this as a great place to stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bridget W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Retreat
Helene's home is a special place, located in a beautiful neighborhood surrounded in pines. The place is very private and the back deck is the perfect place to relax and have meals. Helene was very quick to respond to our questions. Overall an incredible stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claudia J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Had an amazing time at this rental. Host was very helpful, location was close to grocery store and restaurants. My family and myself had an overall amazing experience, will be going back in the winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice snowy family getaway
This property was a perfect family pod getaway for the final days of snow. Played in the snow, built a snowman, and did some sledding right out of the backyard. Helene was responsive and accommodating. The unit was cozy with a high end solid cabin feel. Close to downtown Truckee if we needed anything. We would definitely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H., San Ramon

This place is a secret Gem with 5 Star Owners!
My boys and I stay here when we come up to Truckee in the summer and winter. The owners are amazing and respond so quickly. It is the best communication I've ever had renting a place. The cabin is perfect for a small family and is so quiet. I love the fireplace and the kitchen is stocked well for every day cooking. We do have to clean when we arrive, especially with COVID, but I do expect that in cabins I am renting. I would recommend this place to everyone. Thank you to the owners for all they do to make our stay relaxing and wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamal M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truckee turnkey rental.
Exceptionally clean , updated bathrooms and kitchen. Nice covered patio ideal for outdoor grilling. Quiet neighborhood, with wonderful uninterrupted forest view .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Mandy H., San Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in a Great Location near Truckee
Helena was amazing. She was kind, accommodating, and very responsive. Made it really easy to check in. The place was clean, but I still wiped everything down. The kitchen had most of the stuff needed to cook. I wish they had olive oil and other small spices. Thank you for having coffee filters. I also wish their bathroom towels were bigger and a little softer. I can't wait to stay here again! Thank you so much for your generous hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Clean Quiet Location
My partner and I had a wonderful time staying at Helenes beautiful property during the first snow of the season. The kitchen was well equipped allowing us to prepare multiple meals. There was plenty of space for activities and relaxing with the beautiful deck overlooking the tress. Our last morning we woke to several inches of snow with the driveway and around our car already plowed. Such a great time. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020