The Owl House | A Playful 70s Tahoe Donner Escape

Exterior view of a modern two-story home with gray siding, an upper deck, lower deck with stairs, a single garage door, and a paved driveway surrounded by tall pine trees.

Living room featuring wood paneled walls and ceiling, a sectional sofa, cowhide rug, and an artistic wood-burning stove.

Dining area with a wooden table, matching chairs, carpeted floor, light blue walls, and track lighting.

Covered outdoor patio with dark wooden siding, blue cushioned seating, a central coffee table, and a barbecue grill.

Outdoor wooden deck featuring a dining table surrounded by four bright green and grey chairs next to the grey siding of a house.

Living room featuring wood paneled walls, ceiling, tiled floors, a couch, armchair, and a wood-burning stove with decorative artwork against a dark stone wall.

Living room with diagonal wood-paneled walls and ceiling, a wood-burning stove, television, sofa, and armchair.

Living room with a large sectional sofa, diagonal wood-paneled accent wall, television, and exercise bike.

Freestanding wood-burning stove painted with a tiki face against a dark stone wall.

Living room with a large sectional sofa, coffee table, TV on a media console, and angled wood-paneled accent wall.

Entryway with diagonal wood-paneled walls, tiled floor, a wooden front door with round metal studs, and a pass-through showing a stainless steel refrigerator.

Living room with diagonal wood-paneled walls, a sectional sofa, coffee table, TV console, and carpeted floors, with a doorway opening to a bedroom.

Diagonal wood-paneled wall with three vertical cutouts displaying lava lamps, behind a brown plush sofa.

Dining area with a wooden table, chairs, carpet, and windows with green curtains overlooking trees.

Dining area with a wooden table, chairs, large windows with green curtains, and track lighting overhead.

Compact kitchen with diagonal wood-paneled walls, mosaic wood ceiling, patterned floor runner, and stainless-style appliances.

Close-up view of a stainless steel kitchen sink with a chrome faucet against a paneled wood-block wall.

Close-up of a vintage brown electric Hotpoint stovetop beneath a bamboo roll-up blind.

Kitchen counter with wood cabinetry, a coffee maker, and utensils, looking into an adjacent dining and living room.

Close-up of a tabletop decorative bare tree sculpture with two small figurines at its base on a wooden dining table.

Bedroom featuring a bed with a colorful leaf-patterned duvet, diagonal wood plank walls, and a sloped wood ceiling.

Bedroom with a patterned bedspread, wooden closet sliding doors, wood-paneled angled ceiling, and a paper pendant light.

Bedroom featuring a bed with patterned bedding, angled wood-paneled accent wall, and a large paper pendant light.

Bathroom with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, a vanity with a white countertop and sink, a toilet, and a patterned shower curtain.

Bedroom featuring diagonal wood-paneled walls and ceiling, a bed with owl-patterned bedding, and a window with teal curtains.

Bedroom with a diagonal wood-paneled accent wall, sloped wood ceiling, and a bed topped with an owl-patterned comforter.

Bedroom featuring a diagonal wood-paneled accent wall, a metal bunk bed, and a single bed beneath a window.

Bedroom featuring a metal bunk bed, a twin bed, wooden closet doors with diagonal wood paneling, and an interior door.

Bathroom with horizontal wood-paneled walls, vanity with white sink, large mirror, and small horizontal window.

A stacked washer and dryer in a compact utility closet with wire storage racks on the wall.

Exterior front view of a two-story gray house with black trim, a raised front porch deck, and a wide paved driveway surrounded by tall pine trees.

Outdoor wooden deck with two cushioned benches, an orange umbrella, and railings surrounded by pine trees under a blue sky.

Outdoor wood deck featuring a dining table with four lime-green chairs, surrounded by tall pine trees.

Exterior view of a modern cabin surrounded by tall pine trees under a blue sky.

A wide gravel driveway or clearing lined with rocks and shrubs, surrounded by tall pine trees under a blue sky.

Exterior view of a house nestled among tall pine trees with a pine needle-covered yard and blue sky above.

Outdoor gravel yard surrounded by tall pine trees adjacent to a covered porch structure.

Exterior rear view of a dark wood cabin with a green metal roof, covered patio with outdoor seating, and hot tub surrounded by pine trees.

A gravel and pine needle yard with low shrubs, a partially visible covered porch with outdoor seating, and tall pine trees in the background.

A covered outdoor deck with gray-blue cushioned patio seating, a coffee table, ottoman, and covered barbecue grill against dark wood siding.

Covered exterior porch with wood ceiling, steps leading down to gravel, a blue sofa, covered grill, and a hot tub in the background.

A covered outdoor porch furnished with blue-cushioned seating, a central coffee table, and a hot tub set against dark wood siding, looking out onto a wooded yard.

A covered outdoor deck featuring a wooden hot tub with steps and views of the surrounding woods.

Outdoor hot tub filled with steaming water on a covered deck overlooking a snowy landscape.

Covered outdoor patio with dark wooden framing, bright blue cushioned seating, a coffee table, and a covered grill facing a pine forest.

Black and white architectural 2D floor plan diagram displaying the layout with living room, dining area, foyer, kitchen, laundry, and bath.

Two-dimensional architectural floor plan diagram showing the layout of the first and second floors.

2D architectural floor plan illustrating the layout of a home level with room labels and dimensions.

Outdoor wooden deck with a dining table, bright lime green chairs, and a surrounding view of pine trees.

A wooden plank boardwalk path winding through lush green bushes toward evergreen trees under a clear blue sky.

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Cabin in Truckee, California

7 guests • 3 bedrooms • 5 beds • 1 full bath • 1 half bath

The Owl House | 3BR/1.5BA Retro Cabin & Hot Tub | Tahoe Donner | Sleeps 7 Welcome to The Owl House, a playful, vintage-inspired 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath cabin in Truckee's Tahoe Donner community. Think faux fur couches, lava lamps, a hand-painted Tiki Tom fireplace, and a hot tub under the stars — this retro-cool mountain retreat sleeps 7 and comes with more personality than polish. Prime location - Located in the Tahoe Donner community of Truckee, CA - Near Tahoe Donner's downhill ski resort, golf course, and trail network - Minutes to downtown Truckee and Donner Lake - Convenient to Northstar and Palisades Tahoe for additional skiing and riding - Surrounded by towering pines with multiple decks and outdoor seating areas Top amenities - 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms sleeping up to 7 - Hot tub for stargazing under the Tahoe sky - Hand-painted "Tiki Tom" fireplace and retro 1970s-inspired décor - Fully equipped kitchen with KitchenAid mixer, blender, slow cooker, and milk frother - Streaming TV and classic board games for family game night - Multiple decks and outdoor seating areas The space Inspired by the fun side of the 1970s, The Owl House is filled with faux fur, lava lamps, and an owl or two keeping watch over the place — cozy, quirky, and full of character rather than cookie-cutter luxury. The kitchen runs on the smaller side but is stocked with the essentials and a few fun extras, ready for slope-side breakfasts or relaxed dinners after a day outdoors. In warmer months, spread out across the home's decks under the pines; in winter, curl up by Tiki Tom, soak in the hot tub, or gather for board games and movie nights. Good for - Families and friend groups who want character over cookie-cutter - Ski trips, with Tahoe Donner and nearby Northstar and Palisades Tahoe close by - Guests who appreciate whimsy, nostalgia, and a hot tub under the stars Good to know: the kitchen is on the smaller side — great for everyday cooking, not built for elaborate holiday feasts. Please know this is our home that we rent only when we are away - it is NOT a full time rental. Thus, we ask to please be considerate of our neighbors and keep noise down after 10pm. Also, we do not empty our pantries when we leave - you are welcome to use our spices, condiments etc but please just replace anything you use. Come for Tahoe. Stay for the vibes.

What this place offers

Heating
Hot tub
Wifi
Kitchen
Outdoor furniture
Free parking
Patio (uncovered)
Resort
Bathtub
Shower

Where you'll sleep

1/2

Bedroom 1

1 queen

Master bedroom

1 queen

Bedroom 3

1 twin, 1 bunk bed (2 twins)

Truckee, CA, USA

About the neighborhood

Tahoe Donner is a year-round mountain playground offering hiking, mountain biking, skiing, snowshoeing, golf, and access to nearby Donner Lake, while just minutes from downtown Truckee. One of the best parts of staying at The Owl House is access to the incredible amenities throughout Tahoe Donner. Guests can enjoy a variety of seasonal dining options from Pizza on the Hill to The Lodge, pick up any last minute groceries at Z Market, work out or swim at Trout Creek Recreation Center (for a guest fee) or spend summer days at the Tahoe Donner Beach Club Marina on Donner Lake, where you'll find a private beach, kayak and paddleboard rentals, lakeside dining, and stunning mountain views. As a short-term tenant, you have access to Tahoe Donner’s public amenities (Downhill Ski Lodge, Cross Country Ski Center, Snowplay) during your stay. Access to Tahoe Donner’s private amenities (Beach Club Marina, Trout Creek Recreation Center, Northwoods Pool, and the Tennis + Pickleball Center) requires a valid Short-Term Tenant Card and Daily Access Fees at the time of entry. This property includes 6 cards for use during your stay. • One Short-Term Tenant Card is required per person, ages 3+ (per day). • Short-term tenants with valid Short-Term Tenant Cards must pay Daily Access Fees to enter private amenities. • Blackout dates apply during select peak/holiday periods for private amenities, at which time, Short-Term Tenant Cards are not eligible for private amenity access. The 2026 blackout dates include: • Jan 17-19 • Feb 14-16 • May 23-25 • July 1-5 • Sept 5-7 • Nov 26-29 • Dec 24-Jan 3, 2027 

Getting around

Getting around is easy from The Owl House. Downtown Truckee is just a short drive away, and many of Tahoe's top ski resorts, trailheads, and beaches are within 15-30 minutes. During ski season, the free TART (Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit) bus system provides convenient service throughout the Truckee-Tahoe region. In summer, the Beaver Trail can be accessed just up our road for a beautiful looped trail that accesses Trout Creek Recreation Center as well.

Things to know

House rules

Check-in after 4:00 PM
Check-out before 10:00 AM
7 guests maximum

Safety & property

Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm installed
Fire extinguisher

Cancellation policy

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This property is managed through Fairly. It is also available on sites like Airbnb and Vrbo, but the lowest price is always at Fairly.com. Avoid service fees by booking direct.

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