Skylight Mountain Home - Family & Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Backyard Sledding | House in Truckee

9.6 (5 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   5 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Truckee House | Skylight Mountain Home - Family & Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Backyard Sledding

5 Bedroom House in Truckee

This spacious, bright and comfortable mountain home is ready to be enjoyed! Perfect for families and groups, this home offers a gourmet kitchen overlooking a large open living/dining space located on the main floor. Skylights and ample windows bathe the room in light during the day and allow for beautiful forest views as the sun sets in the evening. On the lower floor and mezzanine levels, five well-appointed bedrooms offer comfortable privacy for a good night’s sleep. An upper loft level (with X-Box 360) provides an additional area for socializing and sleeping. Downstairs recreation room includes pool table, additional seating and access to the outdoor hottub. All of this with access to Tahoe Donner’s many amenities, lakefront beaches, hundreds of miles of hiking trails and world class skiing, golf, mountain biking and bicycling.
This 4200 square foot home sleeps up to 12 people in beds and works well for as many as four families. Bedrooms include:
**Master Bedroom on Lower Level (King bed, extra single foam mattress with linens stored under bed, private bath with shower)
** Two Bedrooms on Lower Level with shared bath with shower (each with a king bed)
** Kids bunk room off of Rec Room on Lower Level (twin bunkbed and a king bed)
** Master Bedroom on Mezzanine Level (King bed, private bath with shower, extra single foam mattress with linens stored in closet)
** The loft, which is open to the living room below, also offers additional sleeping space for up to 3 persons (one twin bed, one queen bed)
In addition to the three bathrooms listed above, there is fourth bathroom off of the living room offering a spacious Jacuzzi tub.
Other Features Include:
flat screen TV in living room with DVD and BluRay player
Loft sleeping/socializing area has an XBox 360 with Connect and 47'LEDTV (and at least a dozen games)
Downstairs recreation room with pool table, additional seating and access to Hotsprings Grandee Hottub.
Wireless internet access (just bring your laptop)
Board Games to enjoy while you’re our guest
Book Exchange Library – Leave one, Take one!
Fully-equipped gourmet kitchen featuring:
granite countertops, all new stainless steel appliances including two ovens and a wine refrigerator, For chefs, we have two sets of Caphalon pans (nonstick and stainless), kitchenaid mixer, hand mixer, cuisinart food processer, blender, and more!
For coffee lovers, we have a keurig, Nespresso Vertuo, Nespresso Essenza and conventional coffee maker, coffee grinder, and milk frother.
Counter seating for 6 (bar chairs)
Large dining room table with seating for 10
Outdoor dining table with seating for 10 (summer only)
Family-Friendly Features Include:
Two free-standing high chairs
Two Pack-N-Play portable cribs (BYO linens)
Baby gates restrict child access to loft and lower levels and guards stairs on upper deck
Baby toys, blocks and other toys to entertain your littlest ones
Outdoor Space Includes:
Small covered deck off of the kitchen overlooking driveway
Medium Deck with Forest View (accessed from Living Room), featuring table seating for eight and lounge seating for four (summer only) and a gas grill.
Expansive Deck with Forest View (accessed from lower level bedrooms and rec room) with ample bench seating, 2 lounge chairs, rock garden and hot tub.
The Hotsprings Grandee HOT TUB seats 7 and functions year round.
Stairs connect the back two decks and lead out to sloping forested area that backs onto a small green belt, adding to your privacy. Ideal for sledding (with helmets!) and snowshoeing in the winter and collecting pine cones and building fairy houses in the summer!
Towels, linens, pillows and mattresses were purchased with comfort in mind. Bedrooms offer ample closet and dresser space. There is a washer, dryer, clothing rack and ironing board in the laundry room for your use. This is a SMOKE FREE HOME.
Our house conveniently located in Tahoe Donner Access to all Tahoe Donner Amenities for daily Guest Fees.
Tahoe Donner has excellent amenities such as a Beach, Recreation pools, workout facility with childcare, lap pool and a hot tub, Equestrian Center, GOLF, Tennis and Restaurants all within a few minute drive from the house. Visit the tahoedonner website for an overview of all amenities.
FREE door-to-door transportation around Tahoe Donner and into some parts of Truckee through TART, connecting to TART buses to area ski mountains and other destinations.
Skiing at Squaw Valley, Sugar Bowl, North star, and Alpine Meadows all within 15-20 minutes.
The Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center with its gorgeous and extensive trail system and the Tahoe Donner Ski Area are only five minutes away.
There is a 2 car garage as well as driveway space for up to 4 additional cars. The garage has direct access into the house.
RATE DETAILS
Nightly rental rates are reflected in the calendar, and vary depending on season and holidays
10% discount automatically calculated for 7+ night stay
Also required: $450 cleaning fee and $55 security protection insurance (listed as "administrative fee), $150 pet fee (for up to 2 pets), Taxes listed include 12% Transient Occupancy tax and 1.25% TTBID Assessment, as well as 8% VRBO Listing Fee
NOTE: VRBO will also charge you a guest fee.
50% deposit to hold rental dates, full refund (minus bank charges) with 30 days notice. Refund for cancellation within 30 days depends on our ability to rent the property to another party and is subject to bank charges.
SPECIAL DEAL FOR TWO WEEK RENTAL: FREE MID-STAY CLEANING.
At any time before, during, or after your stay, your information may be shared with guestchecker.

Skylight Mountain Home - Family & Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Backyard Sledding is located in Truckee. Skylight Mountain Home - Family & Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Backyard Sledding provides accommodation, featuring Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Entertainment, among other amenities. This House features Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Entertainment, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Skylight Mountain Home - Family & Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Backyard Sledding has 5 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Truckee has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Truckee, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shower
  • 4 bathrooms
Bedroom
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Coffee grinder
  • Stovetop
  • Spices
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • No elevators
  • Smoke-free property
  • Area rugs in room
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness center
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Power boating nearby
Entertainment
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video games
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Pool or billiards table
General
  • Unit size: 4200 sq ft (390 sq m)
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
Guest Services
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • Phone
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Gas grill
  • Garden
  • Balcony
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Skiing
  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski privileges
Spa
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Exercise/Lap pool
  • Hot tub

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 018546 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

License number: 018546

Reviews

Sep 17, 2025 06:55:56 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: Property was nice , but definitely had some use .Outdoor deck was not well maintained. The hot tub was great. The beds were very comfortable.Some of the closet doors were off the track. Location was very quiet. Overall would recommend the property.
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FAQ's

Is this Truckee house pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Truckee house have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Truckee house has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Truckee house?

Best-rates for the Truckee house starts from $1,460 per night with includes Internet, Pool, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Kitchen, Parking, Pet Friendly, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Entertainment, Hot Tub, Laundry, TV, Bedding/Linens, Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Truckee house a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Truckee house wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Truckee house has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Truckee house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Truckee house indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Truckee house?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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