Sierra Sanctuary at Tahoe Donner [1]
Floor Plan
https://tours.photo-tecture.com/public/vtour/display/873841#!/- Primary Bedroom w/ ensuite bath (Main Floor)
- King
- Bedroom 2 w/ ensuite bath (Downstairs)
- King
- Bedroom 3 (Main Floor)
- Twin Single (2)
- Bonus Room (Main Floor)
- Twin Single
- Bunk Bed
- Family Room
- Sleep Sofa
Fantastic Home, super well equiped
Just like home
Sierra Sanctuary provided the perfect home away from home! We were a group of 2 families, total of 4 adults and 4 kids. The home with cozy, warm with all the necessary cooking utensils and appliances you could ever need. The driveway is wide and easily fit 2 minivans, the clean garage was great for storing our ski gear and the jacuzzi provided a wonderful end to our days. I love that the home had 2 master bedrooms (one upstairs and one downstairs) which allowed each family to have their own “personal” space. Bathrooms were well equipped. The entire place was CLEAN! We will definitely be coming back to ski next season. Thanks so much for sharing your home w us. Only downside was no actual foosball balls, there were many ping pong balls which honestly don’t compare. I called around to all the sports stores in town but no one sold foosballs and Amazon wouldn’t get it there in time.
2022 family vacation
Great place ! Loved the home it’s location and amenities! Will book again next year !
Good stay
Hello! My wife Cynthia and I enjoyed our stay at "Sierra Sanctuary" at Tahoe Donner with our dog Moose. Some specific thoughts: 1. the kitchen was very nice, but lacked some of the basic condiments (oil, vinegar, etc) we've found at other 5 star properties. 2. One of the bedrooms had sheets hanging/drying in the closet, which was strange 3. Packed snow/ice in the front driveway was very dangerous, and we almost slipped and fell (which would have been a disaster) several times. Some forethought into adding additional sand/salt would have helped. Finally, 4. I called and asked for a possible late check-out on Saturday and was informed that "we have people coming in this afternoon, and we wouldn't have time to clean." First, my wife checked your website today (to possibly book the house again) and it appeared the house was NOT booked, so some flexibility there would have been nice... second, I should have mentioned that we didn't use 3 of the 5 bedrooms so perhaps your staff could have been more receptive to a late check out if you had known this. (10am is early, and we had to scramble). Positives: the couch was super comfy, the neighborhood was very quiet and upscale, and the proximity to The Lodge Restaurant, Tahoe Donner, and downtown Truckee was very convenient. We will likely book again, probably in the summer! Many thanks, Gordon and Cynthia Lewis (and Moose)
Manager's Response
Fantastic property
Very comfortable space in great location. Nice, private views of the back of property. Lots of kitchen and bedding supplies.
Spacious Beautiful Home
This house is huge and absolutely lovely, with many nice touches throughout. The highest quality towels, pots/pans, kitchenware, wine glasses, etc. of any home I've rented in many years. The ceilings are gorgeous. The furniture feels sturdy. The garage was tidy and fit both our Dodge Durango and friends' Toyota 4Runner (the one night we chose to put them in). Wonderful hot tub comfortably seats 4, though 6 could fit if they're friendly :-). My only critiques: no kitchen towels (which could've been a cleaners issue) so I was super-glad I brought my own; the freezer handle fell off the first time we touched it, so it needs tightening; the porch light was much too dim; the house needs big/clear directions stating that wall-mounted "thermostats" control the two gas fireplaces (took us two days to figure this out, after much fooling around with buttons and knobs hidden on the fireplaces themselves); and the carpet is kind of worn, but hey, it's a dog-friendly home and I take that as a sign that they're cleaning it all the time. We would absolutely stay again. Word to the wise: The house is quite a distance into the neighborhood, so be prepared to drive very slowly and keep long distance between cars whenever it's recently snowed, due to small patches of black ice. You need a 4WD or at least AWD in winter!
Great cabin
We loved our stay at Sierra Sanctuary. The bedroom layout worked well for our family with teens as they could each have their own place to sleep and hangout. The fireplace was great and the main living area was warm and cozy. The kitchen was well-stocked with the pans, pots, dishes, utensils, etc that we needed to make most meals at home. There was room to build a little sledding hill next to the house and we enjoyed the hot tub at the end of the day.
Wonderful House
Rented Sierra Sanctuary for a winter getaway for our multi generational family. This is a wonderful home with high end bedding, comfortable seating, a well stocked kitchen. The two living room areas (and many games) kept my grandchildren well entertained and the adults a quiet place to hang out and visit. We all agreed that we can’t wait to be able to come back next year!
5 Star
The cabin was perfect! Only issue was that the garbage outside was completely full - so we had to leave bags of garbage in the garage. Wonderful place to spend Thanksgiving!
Manager's Response
Girls trip for the win!
Me and my gal pals enjoyed staying here for the most part. The kitchen table fit all 10 of us, and there was almost enough seating in family room to watch a movie together (couches and chairs only seats 8) but some were happy to sit on floor so not a big deal. The kitchen is small, but it felt functional for cooking meals. There was ice in ice maker which was nice because we all want ice in our drinks! The neighborhood was nice and quiet and a short drive to Donner Lake and also Downtown Truckee for fun shops. The hot tub was a nice have access to as well and even though there are neighbors, it still felt semi-private. The reason I only gave 4 stars is because it says it sleeps 10, but that includes use of the sofa sleeper, which I knew about, but the sofa sleeper is terrible!!! The thin mattress is not suitable for humans to sit or sleep on as you can feel the bars underneath and feel all the springs. So we ended up having someone sleep on the couch and another used an air mattress. Although the place was clean, there were a lot of cobwebs and I ended up killing 2 spiders, so that kind of grossed me out. There are a lot of stairs and steps in this house, so if you have a problem doing stairs, you might not want to stay here. Overall, we were happy with this property and if I had questions, they always emailed me back right away.
Manager's Response
Beautiful and cozy home
Great location and perfect for us to have two master bedrooms and two family rooms. Great house for our family of 9 to hang out. The kitchen has great dishes and appliances and the beds and bedding are very comfortable. Oh and the gas fireplaces are so nice.
Perfect Cabin Rental
The home is so beautiful and cozy and worked perfect for our family of 8 adults. The two master suites are great, the kitchen was well stocked with dishes and appliances, the showers and bathtubs were great, the gas fireplaces are wonderful, the beds and bedding are very comfortable, and the location is convenient and easy to get to and near to so many Ski resorts. It was wonderful to have garage access which for our car and snow toys and equipment especially when it snowed. The driveway was big enough for our two trucks as well. Everything was wonderful. We hope to stay again! Thank you!
Sierra Sanctuary
Beautiful home in quiet location, perfect for a group to celebrate friendship. Bedding set up was excellent for a group. Plenty of room; kitchen and dining large enough to accommodate a group. Pictures are spot on. Couldn't have been more perfect!
Sierra Sanctuary
Beautiful, spacious home in a great location. Excellently stocked with enough linens and kitchen supplies for a large group. Checking in and out was amazingly easy and the staff could not have been nicer or more accommodating. Thank you for a memorable stay!
Manager's Response
Beautiful home, relaxing and comfortable!
Our family had such a great time visiting the Tahoe Donner area and our stay was made even better because the home was so beautiful and comfortable. It’s on a quiet street, the home was super clean, and there is everything you need! Thanks for such a great stay!
Beautiful home, relaxing and comfortable!
Our family had such a great time visiting the Tahoe Donner area and our stay was made even better because the home was so beautiful and comfortable. It’s on a quiet street, the home was super clean, and there is everything you need! Thanks for such a great stay!
House was well stocked (except for TP) with plenty of dishes, glassware, pots/pans, utensils, etc. Lots of comfortable seating in both living rooms. No TVs in bedrooms. Definitely need to have window coverings in upper dining room windows...bright sun coming through on one side of table at dinner time. Would have liked a screen door on slider out to deck. The bear box doesn't lock. Downstairs toilet barely flushed. Called in hot tub issue...missed two days in the hot tub. Called again two days later and issue was taken care of. All in all...a nice, comfortable home.
Manager's Response
Amazing stay!
Group for groups under 10 people--everyone had a bed which were super comfortable. Loved the fully stocked kitchen with dishwasher. Hot tub was brand new and already partially heated, so we didn't need to wait long to have it up to the perfect temperature. We also appreciated the 3 bathrooms for a group of women. The customer service was also great with quick responses and always available by phone. Thank you for an amazing stay! Will definitely recommend to others and stay there in the future!
Wonderful place and family friendly!
We loved our stay here!
Great House
The house has a great layout, fully stocked kitchen, and fun games. We comfortably slept 3 families and everyone had a good time, including our dog. We would definitely rent again.
Lovely home in Tahoe Donner. Great for Winter amd Summer Stays
Sierra Sanctuary worked perfectly for the 10 of us. Very roomy, well supplied for bedding and kitchen items and the location and flat driveway (useful in the winter) was great. It was also very clean and welcoming and having to "living spaces" was very convenient.We plan on renting this place again for next winter.
This house is a very good fit for our family. We only had one complaint. The plastic/tie/kitchen trash bags were useless. As you grab them to pull them out of the can, your fingers pierce the flimsy bag, rendering the tie useless (which also tore on every bag) and the bottom fell out of 2 of them before we could double and triple bag them. That's all. Thank you!
Sierra Sactuary
Great! House and amenities were perfect!
Home set up is nice
The staff was really helpful. The house is really well done. We had a great trip and plan on using this company in the future.
June Golf Trip 2018
It was adequate but was not as nice as previous years.
A Sanctuary We Could Return To
This place had a great layout along with everything we needed to feel at home. The back deck is amazing perched in the trees. A sanctuary we could return to. Thanks!
Family Snow Weekend
This cabin was the perfect spot for our yearly family snow weekend in Tahoe. It served as a cozy retreat during the biggest storm of the winter. The kids enjoyed making forts and having snowball fights in the front yard. The cabin was perfect with two master bedrooms, extra living space downstairs, and a relaxing spa on the back patio. This home is clean, with lovely finishes and an updated style. It is close to many of our favorite spots including old town Truckee.
Snowy getaway
So much fun in the snow and a comfy house to unwind and enjoy the surroundings
Sierra Sanctuary
Very good although the downstairs fireplace was not working. Your team did a good job to try and solve the problem, but there was no compensation for something that was suppose to be part of our rental experience.
Manager's Response
Febuary Sking. 2018
This was a great house, clean lots of space and in a great location. Look forward to renting this house again.
Location Area
- Truckee
Custom
- Community Hot Tub
- Private Hot Tub
- Pet Friendly
- Outdoor Furniture (Seasonal)
- Private Beach Access
- Access to Fitness Center
- Access to Swimming Pool
- Access to Tennis Courts
- Gas Grill (Seasonal)
- Wireless Internet
- Cable Television
- Gas Fireplace
- Washer
- Dryer
- Full Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Driveway Parking for 2
- Garage Parking for 2
- Foosball Table
- Additional Sleeping Area
- King Bed
- NO A/C
- Dining Room
- Dining Area
Newly purchased, this beautiful Tahoe Donner home has recently been outfitted with high-end new linens, housewares, patio furniture, and a brand new hot tub, making it the ideal Tahoe Donner vacation rental for the discerning family.
This luxury vacation home has a reverse floor plan, with the open living space located upstairs. The great room boasts plenty of comfortable seating around the wall-mounted flat screen television and gas fireplace contained in a massive stone hearth. Adjacent is the kitchen, outfitted with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, where the chef among you will feel right at home. Enjoy a home-prepared meal at the large dining table or a quick snack at the island breakfast bar. In the summer months, enjoy the outdoor deck, outfitted with comfortable places to lounge and a full-size dining set.
On this same floor, you'll find the first of the home's two Primary suites, featuring a King bed and ensuite bath with a walk-in shower, separate tub, and slate tile. The two additional sleeping spaces on that floor together can accommodate five, all in separate beds. Downstairs, you'll find the second Primary bedroom, outfitted with all the same amenities, as well as a spacious family room with a comfortable sectional and game table. Off the family room is another deck where you'll definitely want to enjoy a soak in the private hot tub at the end of a long day of play.
VIRTUAL TOUR AND FLOOR PLAN [33]
GOLD LEVEL PROPERTY
• 2500 Square Feet
• 3 Bedroom w/ Two Additional Sleeping Areas
• Hot Tub
• Patio Dining (Seasonal)
• Gas BBQ (Seasonal)
• Access to Tahoe Donner amenities (See details below)
• 10 minutes to Donner Lake (Private beach access)
• Well-traveled dogs (2 maximum) welcome (fee applies)
ABOUT THE AREA:
Tahoe Donner warmly embraces all who venture within its bounds, proudly standing as one of America's largest homeowner's associations. Spanning nearly 6,500 properties and boasting 25,000 members, this breathtaking haven encompasses over 7,000 acres in the breathtaking Sierra Nevada mountains. Immerse yourself in the splendor of Tahoe Donner, where pristine natural beauty reigns supreme, with its striking pine trees, glistening lakes, and majestic peaks, offering a year-round playground for outdoor enthusiasts.
In the winter, Tahoe Donner transforms into a magical wonderland, enchanting visitors with an onsite family-friendly ski resort, a developed cross-country skiing area, and a snow play area where young adventurers can happily slide down the hillside. In the summer, take advantage of the championship golf course and clubhouse, or bring the family to one of the private swimming pool complexes. Don't miss the chance to visit the private beach club nestled along the shores of Donner Lake, where you can escape the crowds and engage in paddleboarding, kayaking, or simply luxuriate on provided beach chaise lounges.
For delectable dining experiences, look no further than The Lodge Restaurant & Pub, a renowned neighborhood bistro that has garnered numerous accolades. Offering breathtaking views and an abundance of outdoor seating, this establishment is an ideal gathering spot for family and friends. For last-minute grocery essentials, Z Marketplace has a curated selection of wine and spirits, a delectable deli selection, and a daily BBQ. Additional dining options include: Pizza on the Hill, Alder Creek Cafe & Bar, Marco Polo Grill, and Ski Grill + Bar.
For regular visitors, aka weekend warriors, Tahoe Donner provides a distinct advantage over other North Shore Tahoe locations, significantly reducing the travel time from the Bay Area by approximately 45 minutes. While others find themselves in traffic, you can settle in and savor your first cocktail in the comfort of this idyllic retreat. Tahoe Donner lies within a few minutes of Historic Downtown Truckee, 12 miles from Northstar California, and 16 miles from the renowned Palisades Tahoe ski resort.
Included with your rental are two guest cards providing access to the amenities available in Tahoe Donner. Each guest card allows access for up to four guests over the age of 6. Daily fee for rental guest per person per day. Children under 7 are free. All images of Tahoe Donner amenities are provided courtesy of Tahoe Donner. For more info please visit – www.tahoedonner.com [34]
TAHOE DONNER AMENITIES INCLUDE:
• Rec center with work-out facility
• Swimming Pools and hot tub
• Fitness classes
• Downhill ski area (great for kids!)
• Cross country ski area
• Equestrian center
• Tennis center
• 18-hole golf and driving range
• Hiking, and so much more!
POLICIES & DISCLOSURES:
1. Maximum daytime and nighttime occupancy are listed as 8 adults and 2 children (under 13).
2. Parking for 4 vehicles. Street parking is prohibited year-round.
3. The county record shows this home as a 3 BR, and therefore it is listed as such, however, there is an additional room that acts as a 4th sleeping area.
4. 4WD vehicles are strongly advised during the winter months.
5. Due to Extreme Fire Danger – The use of ANY outdoor firepit or fireplace is strictly prohibited at any of our rental properties. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to keep our community safe from wildfires.
"PET RULES" We welcome well-behaved dogs over 18 months of age at this home, as long as we have been informed about your dog(s) prior to your arrival and an additional, one-time, non-refundable $30/night pet fee has been paid for each dog (2 dogs Max)
Town of Truckee Certificate 029842
thanks for hosting us in this wonderful home. It was amazingly well equipped in the kitchen and everywhere else. I with no doubt can say that this house is the most thoroughly equipped that we've been in the US.