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Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront with Private Hot Tub, fishing, shopping, dining

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
TV, fireplace, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62063 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront with Private Hot Tub, fishing, shopping, dining

Located right on the Truckee River, the unique Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront is the perfect holiday retreat for anyone looking to explore historic Truckee! With a distinct yellow exterior, this bright, three bedroom, two and a half bathroom character home is a beautiful property and within walking distance to the train station and downtown Truckee! With so many nearby attractions and year-round activities, you’ll want to book the Holy Cow for your next Tahoe vacation, today!

INSIDE THE HOME

This home has been lovingly decorated to be a chic Truckee getaway with comfortable furnishings and light, airy rooms. The unique, spacious kitchen, large living room, stunning patio views, intimate dining area, inviting conservatory and stylish powder room, the main level of Holy Cow provides guests with an impressive welcome.

On the upper level of this beautiful home, guests will find a primary suite with private hot tub patio, a secondary queen bedroom and full bedroom with access to a lovely four piece bathroom.
Maximum Occupancy: 6
Dedicated Parking Spots: 3
Town of Truckee: 010084

LOCATION + AMENITIES
The unique Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront is located near downtown Truckee just a walk away from shopping, dining, sightseeing and everything else downtown Truckee has to offer! If you want to explore the area by car, highways 267 and 80 are easily and quickly accessible so you're only ten minutes away from Northstar and fifteen minutes away from Squaw Valley!

*Please Note*:
- We are in a rural part of America, where Google Maps is not always reliable. VRBO uses Google to generate the 'Explore the Area'. Do not rely on this map as it's not accurate.
- Outdoor furniture and grills may not be available November-May.
- In the winter, snow tires and 4WD/AWD are required. If your car is not equipped with both, please be sure to have chains
- We kindly ask all guests to respect quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM, as required by Town of Truckee regulations.

Full Terms + Conditions supplied upon booking and completion of signatures on the Booking Confirmation/Rental Agreement contract required for booking to be confirmed, must be signed and returned within 24 hours of creating the reservation.

*Agreement must be entered into by an Occupant of 25 years or old*

WHY STAY WITH TAHOE SIGNATURE PROPERTIES?

As a locally owned and operated company, we love where we live and want to make sure that every one of our guests has the best experience Tahoe has to offer!

We look forward to making your next Tahoe vacation, your best Tahoe vacation! Book today!

Property manager

Tahoe Signature Properties

Languages

English, Romanian

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • Unit size: 2,063 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront with Private Hot Tub Truckee
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About the area

Map
Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Commercial Row - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Donner Lake - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Northstar California Resort - 15 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 6 min walk
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪RMU Truckee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jax at the Tracks - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront with Private Hot Tub, fishing, shopping, dining pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront with Private Hot Tub, fishing, shopping, dining?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront with Private Hot Tub, fishing, shopping, dining?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront with Private Hot Tub, fishing, shopping, dining located?

This family-friendly Truckee holiday home is located in a rural location, just steps away from Tahoe National Forest and Truckee River. Commercial Row and Old Jail Museum are also within 10 minutes. Truckee Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront with Private Hot Tub, fishing, shopping, dining Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends getaway

Great location. Close to town, right on the river. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great Weekend

We came for a wedding of a family member and really enjoyed being in such a great location. The Holy Cow was an awesome property with great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location and home

Perfect for our stay. We had 3 couples and were with a much larger group. Fantastic location walking distance to the sweet downtown Truckee. Home was very clean and well appointed. Loved and hope to come back,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Downtown Truckee

Really cool location a couple blocks from the main drag of downtown Truckee. Right on the river. Really enjoyed our stay here. Great communication with management, clean, super comfortable stay. Could use a bit of an update on the A/V system but other than that it was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Meggan S.

Couldn't Have Asked for Better

A beautiful home in a beautiful little town- the perfect place for our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Winter Spot

Beautiful location, big kitchen w open view of the river and downtown Truckee, very comfortable and convenient for anything in the Truckee area. Hot tub on the balcony in the winter was phenomenal!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natasha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

This house was in the perfect location with a beautiful view. We were able to walk over to historic down town truckee and enjoy all the restaurants and Shopping. I cant wait to stay in winter. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot

Great location and communication from the team. They let us stay an extra hour at the end which made a big difference. The cows were a hit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Little Getaway!

Staying at the Holy Cow house was an absolute delight! Nestled right on the Truckee River and just a short stroll to downtown, the location couldn't have been more perfect. The host left a very sweet message and a brief history of the Holy Cow house, which made us feel incredibly connected to this charming home. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday trip

The house exceeded expectations!! Great views of the river, well appointed kitchen, great views from the hot tub, easy walk into Truckee, the beds were comfortable and the place is very large.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool House and Great Location

We enjoyed our stay at Holy Cow during our annual family ski trip. The house is perfectly located downtown along the river with a few minute walk to some great restaurants and bars. Communication with the property manager was easy and the team was very responsive and polite. We would love to stay again and highly recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a vibe

Loved the house, the walking distance to town and short drive to the mountains and lake. Excellent!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot in Truckee!

The property is clean, well maintained, and is very short walk to downtown Truckee. The hosts were responsive and helpful. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed sitting n the patio and relaxing with the beautiful view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holy Cow

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Great house in downtown Truckee

This house was perfect for our family of 3 (and could have fit a couple more people as well). We were comfortable, cozy and warm despite freezing weather and storms. The hot tub was amazing, and everything worked perfectly. The commute to Northstar for skiing was easy, and we loved being able to walk to restaurants and shops in Truckee! We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rich H.

Holy Cow

House was great!!! We had a blast. One of the note pages indicated complimentary passes to Donner Ski Ranch - we didn't see any - boy that sure would have been nice since we all went there.

10/10 Excellent

David W., Holladay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Watch the River Flow

Great Location - 2 minute walk to downtown Truckee shopping and restaurants. Beautiful, well-appointed home on a quiet street. Everything inside was comfortable and up to date. The views from both indoors and the beautiful decks (hot tub deck off master and large deck on main floor) are tremendous. The property is located directly on the Truckee River and is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the unobstructed sights and sounds of the river!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location. Great amenities.

Spent a week here with our family over Thanksgiving. It was perfectly stocked with everything we needed to settle in. And perfectly located to stroll to the many great restaurants in downtown Truckee. Loved the view of the river (and train). Loved the hot tub. Loved the fireplace.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really fabulous property in Truckee

This house was great for hosting a long weekend with family. The location right on the river, with very easy access to the river was fantastic. The home was very clean, modern and had all the amenities that one could ask for to feel like home. Very comfortable and super clean. We would definitely love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous!

We loved the proximity to downtown and hot tub at the house. The place was gorgeous, clean and had everything we needed. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Excellent

What a beautiful place! Thanks so much.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent

We love this home! It is the perfect location on the river and easy walk to Truckee for restaurants and entertainment. Beautiful views of the river including a small sandy beach area! The home is furnished with everything you need...most things are brand new including the bedding and towels and remodeled bathrooms. The owner even left us a welcome gift...fudge from the local sweet shop in town. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this place.
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10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Beautiful house with a beautiful view

The Holy Cow is wonderful! Fantastic view with the Truckee River within steps of the patio. Everything was comfortable and clean. Thank you Diana and Ron, my family can't wait to stay here again!
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10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Amazing!

We loved, loved, loved this home, we called it "our house", this is the iconic Cow house in Truckee that we drove by almost every time we visited Truckee and always wondered what it was like inside. Where do I start, beautiful mix of Holywood and Truckee, we were on a girls' get-away and it couldn't have been better. It's been fully remodeled and updated, the bedding is high quality, so are the towels, found Aveda toiletries and the hot tub was divine. We will be back, we had the best stay!

10/10 Excellent

Brad T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Leave the car in the driveway

Easy access to Old Truckee on foot. Easy on/off to the freeway, Truckee River access out the back of the property. What's not to like? There are train horns that occur every few hours each day but our family enjoyed the trains. You will feel like a local in this rental. Great home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022