Let your outdoor adventure begin with Truckee vacation rentals. Keep a beautiful natural landscape and boundless family-friendly activities at your fingertips while you explore Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake, golf courses, and the surrounding ski resorts. Play hard and relax harder on your next trip to California.
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Yes, 105 of our Truckee homes allow dogs—so feel free to bring Fido along. (Just make sure to check individual home listings for any limits on the number and size of dogs they allow).
Browse dog-friendly homes >Yes. 475 of our Truckee vacation rentals have internet access, so you can stay connected throughout your trip.
Browse homes with internet access >Absolutely. Our local Truckee team includes professional housekeepers who care for all our homes here. They’ll clean thoroughly and restock amenities, so everything is ready for your arrival—and all you have to do is settle in and relax.
Learn more about Vacasa Premium Clean >Grab a breath of fresh air in a Truckee cabin rental. Truckee offers the perfect blend of adrenaline-boosting recreation and a soothing atmosphere, perfect for every type of getaway and any season. From here, you’ll enjoy convenient access to some of the state’s most popular spots for outdoor recreation, including Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake, and the Truckee River, as well as some of the Sierra Nevada mountain’s best resorts, like Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort, NorthStar, and SugarBowl Resort.
Truckee, the Lake Tahoe town that gets its name from a Paiute word roughly meaning "Everything's alright," keeps a laidback attitude to match. The mountain town is ideal for families and groups seeking a variety of adventures, as well as couples looking to escape to a serene and beautiful setting. Grab a pet-friendly vacation home in the heart of the action or a cozy cabin along the outskirts, with amenities like swimming pools, hot tubs, fireplaces, mountain views, lake views, lake access, and more.
Conveniently located near Interstate 80 and historic Donner Pass, Truckee is perhaps the most easily accessed Tahoe California town. Crystal blue views of Donner Lake (which has both public and private docks) welcome travelers as they approach from the west. Truckee rests just a few miles away from the state’s border with Nevada and north of Lake Tahoe, making it a perfect home base to sample all the area has to offer.
Guests staying at our Truckee rentals in the Tahoe Donner association will have access to the Trout Creek Recreation Center, Northwoods Clubhouse, Donner Lake Beach Club Marina, and Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center. Among these facilities are pools, spas, numerous sports courts, and more. Guests must present their member passes for access, and four people per pass will be admitted. Please note that a small fee is required to use some of the amenities. In summer, bring the clubs: in addition to the Tahoe Donner Golf Course, there are no less than 13 golf courses around Truckee.
Adventure meets its match in Truckee. As a year-round vacation destination, as well as its range of lakes and mountains, you’ll never be at a loss for things to do.
The California ski scene transforms into a summer playground and then back to a winter wonderland again. For winter sports enthusiasts, Truckee is a dream home base for enjoying fresh powder, with over 7 ski resorts within a 15-45 minute drive. Take advantage of the mountain town’s mix of cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and sledding areas for fun with the family. In the summer, the lakeshore comes alive with swimming, floating, boating, fishing, paddle boarding, kayaking, and more. Greet the returning sunshine on a hike, on the golf course, or on a horseback ride—the options are endless.
