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Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit

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Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit provides amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit

Escape to Tamarack Timber Retreat, a cozy 4BR/2BA Donner Summit cabin. Minutes from Sugar Bowl, Boreal, Donner Lake, and Truckee, it’s perfect for ski weekends, lake days, hiking, and year-round alpine adventures. Features include a wood-burning fireplace, forest views, fully equipped kitchen, deck, and fast Wi-Fi—ideal for families and groups seeking space, comfort, and mountain charm.

The space
A Classic Mountain Cabin Designed for Comfort

This 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,612-sq-ft modified A-frame cabin spans two levels and offers a warm, inviting layout ideal for families, multigenerational groups, or friends traveling together.

Sleeping Arrangements (Flexible for Groups)

• Upstairs Bedroom 1: King bed + bunk bed (lower full / upper twin)
• Upstairs Bedroom 2: Queen bed
• Downstairs Bedroom 3: Queen bed
• Downstairs Bedroom 4: Full bed

Comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests depending on configuration.

Living Spaces & Comfort

The open great room features:
• A wood-burning fireplace for cozy winter nights
• Large windows with forest views and natural light
• Comfortable seating for gathering, games, or movie nights

The fully equipped kitchen includes an oven/range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, disposal, cookware, and essentials — perfect for home-cooked meals after the slopes. A washer and dryer in the hallway make longer stays easy.

Outdoor Space & Gear-Friendly Setup

• Private deck for relaxing or dining outdoors
• Grassy backyard for kids, lounging, or fresh mountain air
• Gear storage with loft space and racks
• Private driveway parking for up to 3 cars (no garage)

Location & Activities

Donner Summit / Soda Springs
5 min to Sugar Bowl
10 min to Boreal & Donner Lake
15 min to downtown Truckee (restaurants, shops, breweries)
25 min to Northstar
30 min to Palisades Tahoe

Winter

Skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and sledding just minutes away — with easy access to I-80 for resort hopping.

Spring–Fall

Hiking, biking, rock climbing, lake days at Donner Lake, river access, and scenic alpine exploration — all close to the cabin.

Ideal For

• Families & multigenerational groups
• Ski weekends & snow play trips
• Summer lake and trail adventures
• Group getaways seeking space, comfort, and location

Guest Access

Guests have full, private access to the entire home and driveway parking for up to 3 vehicles.
Guest access
Guest will have access to the entire home, with 3 parking spaces in the driveway.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Assistance animals are always allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Pla-Vada Woodlands, a neighbourhood in Truckee, is home to this cabin. Soda Springs and Boreal Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Donner Lake and Donner Memorial State Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating. Visit our Truckee travel guide
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Soda Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Soda Springs Geyser
    Soda Springs
    5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Top view of ski resort at foot of mountain. Footage. Secluded ski resort at foot of hill with ski slopes is popular in winter season. Clear sunny day on ski slopes of winter resort
    Boreal Mountain Resort
    9 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Sugar Bowl featuring snow, snowboarding and mountains
    Sugar Bowl
    12 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Unidentifiable skiiers head down Mt. Lincoln to the Lake View intermediate run at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort. Donner Lake is in the background.
    Sugar Bowl Resort
    13 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort
    6 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station
    18 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • For Real Dough
    16 min walk
  • Upper Deck Bar (at Boreal)
    9 min drive
  • Indian Kitchen 80
    8 min drive
  • Subway
    8 min drive
  • Old 40 Bar & Grill
    13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit located?

Located in Pla-Vada Woodlands, this cabin is steps from Tahoe National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Soda Springs and Boreal Mountain Resort. Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort and Donner Ski Ranch are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Family Cabin • 5 Min to Sugar Bowl • Donner Summit Reviews

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8/10 Good

nikki s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved that the house was pet friendly and accessible to Sugar Bowl. Very cozy and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026