Title: Big Chief River Retreat-Located on Truckee River Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Big Chief River Retreat-Located on Truckee River Family-friendly holiday home in Truckee ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112060000/112059600/112059531/2c9e5502.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112060000/112059600/112059531/bcba8717.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112060000/112059600/112059531/d79d0f84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112060000/112059600/112059531/f8a24c8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112060000/112059600/112059531/7429ef31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Big Chief River Retreat-Located on Truckee River, you can look forward to a firepit, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms2300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Big Chief River Retreat-Located on Truckee River Tucked along the scenic Truckee River with river access for fishing, this 3BR/3BA home blends cozy comforts with a true mountain experience. Gather around the riverfront fire pit for s’mores under the stars, unwind by our fireplace, and enjoy heated floors after a day on the slopes. With smart TVs, a spacious deck surrounded by pines, and high-speed wifi, this peaceful retreat is just minutes from Lake Tahoe, and historic downtown Truckee. • 3 well-appointed bedrooms: ⎯▹ Bedroom 1: 1 King bed ⎯▹ Bedroom 2: 2 Queen beds ⎯▹ Bedroom 3: 1 King bed • Fresh bedding + towels provided • 1 full bathroom + 2 half-bathrooms • High-quality bath essentials • Fully equipped kitchen ⎯▹ Espresso machine, Keurig coffee maker, toaster, blender, mixer, microwave • Smart TVs + radiant heating throughout • In-home washer + dryer • Parking for up to 4 vehicles, including garage parking • Pets welcomed (+$150 fee) Experience Overview ~ • High-speed WiFi (300+ MB/s) • Heated floors + cozy fireplace • Private fire pit by the river • Xbox Series S + Game Pass, plus board games • Spacious 2-acre riverfront setting • Large deck surrounded by nature • BBQ grill + utensils provided • Minutes to Palisades Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Nearby Things to Do ~ ✓ River Fishing (1 min walk) ⎯▹ Enjoy a peaceful activity in nature just steps away from the house ✓ Alpine Meadows (7 min drive) ⎯▹Trailheads for hiking and biking ✓ Palisades Tahoe (10 min drive) ⎯▹Skiing and Snowboarding, panoramic views ✓ Historic Downtown Truckee (8 min drive) ⎯▹ Stroll through charming shops, cafes, and galleries ✓ Donner Memorial State Park (12 min drive) ⎯▹ Explore nature trails, historic exhibits, and picnic spots ✓ Northstar California Resort (15 min drive) ⎯▹ Ski, snowboard, mountain bike, and dine year-round ✓ IRIE Rafting Company (7 min drive) ⎯▹ Guided rafting adventures down the Truckee River ✓ Everline Golf Course (7 min drive) ⎯▹ Scenic 18-hole golf course surrounded by mountains ✓ Little Chief Trailhead (20 min drive) ⎯▹ Hiking trails with beautiful alpine views Nearby Dining ~ ✓ Pianeta (8 min drive) ⎯▹ Cozy Italian bistro known for handmade pasta and fine wines ✓ Truckee Tavern and Grill (8 min drive) ⎯▹ Elevated American fare with a lively bar scene ✓ Village Pizzeria (10 min drive) ⎯▹ Casual spot for New York-style pizza and Italian classics ✓ The Pub at Donner Lake (15 min drive) ⎯▹ Laid-back lakeside spot for burgers and beers ✓ Coffeebar (8 min drive) ⎯▹ Local favorite for coffee, pastries, and casual brunch ✓ Gravity Haus – Stella (10 min drive) ⎯▹ Seasonal Californian cuisine with an alpine twist ✓ Donner Creek Brewing (10 min drive) ⎯▹ Casual friendly spot popular with the locals, pool table (Monday night tournaments open to all), craft beers, and sandwiches/bratwurst plates FAQ’s ~ ➤ Is the area safe? Absolutely. Located in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood, you’ll enjoy peace of mind throughout your stay. ➤ Is this home good for remote workers? Yes! We offer high-speed (300+ MB/s) WiFi, making it perfect for remote work and video calls. ➤ Is the property shared with other guests? Your stay includes full, private access to the main home and surrounding yard. The second cabin onsite is for owner's use and not included in the rental. ♥ Meet Your Host We look forward to making you feel at home and will be here as a resource throughout your entire stay. If there’s anything you need along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out. \-Your Host, Steve Guest Access ✓ Full access to home, garage, and yard areas ✓ Self-check-in with smart lock access Getting Around ✓ Rideshare services are available ✓ 8 mins to Palisades Tahoe ✓ 15 mins to downtown Truckee ✓ Close to Hwy 89 and Lake Tahoe access Interaction With Guests ✓ We'll be available via phone, text, and email for you! Other Things to Note ✓ Maximum occupancy: 8 guests ✓ Pet fee of $150 applies ✓ No smoking allowed indoors ✓ Quiet hours: 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM ✓ No parties or events ✓ Remove shoes in the mudroom ✓ Bear Box use required ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Ski - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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. - No lift - Step to reach entrance - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Cycling nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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) ### General - Electric car charging station - Recycling - Unit size: 2,300 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109899500/109899420/0c6e010d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riversong Lodge by AvantStay | Sauna + Hot Tub | On The Truckee River Truckee - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=109899420&PinnedHotelID=109899420&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66280000/66276500/66276411/42c8f3dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cabin near Olympic Valley Palisades, Truckee, Lake Tahoe tahoe city - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=66276411&PinnedHotelID=66276411&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73040000/73032000/73031902/w1500h994x0y0-12bc8f18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Schaffer's Mill Home Minutes From Northstar & Downtown Truckee - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=73031902&PinnedHotelID=73031902&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83010000/83004400/83004391/ae2ab9dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### \*NEW\* Donner Lake Minutes to beach GORGEOUS VIEWS! 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Our permit allows 8pple overnight and can entertain 12 during the day 3 car max in garage. No parking in front of garage doors or on street Please review our garbage and Bear Box Protocol. It is detailed in our house manual binder in kitchen. Very important! ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 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 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 Property Registration Number STR25-9252 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=39.240345,-120.20831&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:g_pnF%7Cdu%7CU%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%3FU%40S%40SBS%40Q%40SBSBSBS%40SBSDQBSDSBQDSDQDQDQDSFSDOFQDQFQFQFOHQFOFOHQHOFOHOHOHMHOJOHMJMHMJMJMJMJMHKLKJMJILKJKLKLIJILKLGLIJILINELILGLGNELGLENGLENCLGNCLCNCNELANCNANCNALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBL%40NDNBLBNBNFLDLDNDLDNFLDLFLFNHLDLHLHJHLFLJLHJHLJJJLJJHJLLJHJJLLLHLJLHLJLHLJNHNHLHNHNHNFNHPFNFNHPFNFPFPDPFPFPDPDRDPDPDPDRDPBRBRDPBRBR%40RBRBR%40RBP%40R%40R%40R%3FT%40R%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FRARAR%3FRARARARCRARCRCRARCRCPERCRCPEREREPEPEPEPEPGPGREPGNGPGPINGNGPINGPILIPILININKLILKNILKJILMLKLIJMJKLKHMLKJMHKHMJMHMHKHMHMFMFOFMFMFMFOFMDODMDMDODOBMDOBOBMBO%40OBO%40OBM%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FMAOCOAOCOAMCOCOCMEOCMEOCMEOGMEMGOGMGMGMGOGMGKIMIMIMIKKMIMIKKMMKIKMMKIKKMKMKMKKIMKOIMKMIOIOIMIQGMIQIOGQGOIOGQGQGOEQGSEOGQESEQEQEQESCSEQCSESCQASCSCSCSASASCSASAS%3FSAS%3FSAS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fxwfxK3sMumbW3wOPinGsk2Z6q4=) Truckee, CA #### What's nearby - Olympic Valley Park - 3 min drive - 3.6 miles - Spa at Everline - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles - The Links at Everline Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles - Palisades Tahoe - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles - Donner Lake - 11 min drive - 10.7 miles #### Getting around - Truckee Station - 14 min drive - Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Coffeebar - ‬8 min drive - ‪Auld Dubliner Tahoe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Fireside Pizza Company - ‬8 min drive - ‪KT Base Bar - ‬10 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Big Chief River Retreat-Located on Truckee River pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Big Chief River Retreat-Located on Truckee River? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Big Chief River Retreat-Located on Truckee River? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Big Chief River Retreat-Located on Truckee River located? > This family-friendly Truckee holiday home is steps away from Tahoe National Forest and Truckee River. Olympic Valley Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Big Chief River Retreat-Located on Truckee River Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chase S. 6 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome spot! Was just missing a second shower. Wonderful place with a wonderful host ##### Chase S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025