Truckee vacation rentals

Journey through the mountains from a Truckee house to rent

In the charming mountain town of Truckee you'll find lake house vacation rentals that are perfect for a getaway to Lake Tahoe’s north shore. As a base for the adventures of the lake, vacation homes in the area give you access to the ski resorts and lake activities as well as the fascinating historic sites in Truckee’s Old-West-style downtown area with boutiques and galleries.

Tourist attractions near Truckee vacation rentals

For most of its history, the first view of Truckee was from a carriage window. Walk around Historic Downtown and you'll see that same Old West streetscape today. A darker side to Truckee's history is unearthed at the Donner Memorial State Park with its museum recounting how a band of 19th century settlers met a very grizzly end. More bad-time tales of yore can be heard at the Old Truckee Jail Museum. Read about ‘Machine Gun’ Kelly, ‘Baby Face’ Nelson and ‘Ma’ Spinelli, who were all once residents behind its bars.

Things to do near Truckee vacation homes

The list of things to do here is impressive with Truckee providing opportunities for never-ending activity. Snowy fun naturally tops them all, with downhill and cross-country resorts on offer for snowboarding and skiing to your heart’s content. Nearby, beautiful Lake Donner acts as a summer-time hub where you can take a kayak onto its waters, flick out a teasing fly-line, or just dig your heels into its many sandy beaches. And, once the sun slides down behind the Sierra Nevada, gaze skywards as a silvery band of stars unfurls over your Truckee mountain cabin.

Climate for your trip to Truckee vacation homes

Mountain-bound Truckee happily stays pleasant in summer. Temperatures amble around 75 F with plenty of dry, sunny weather but it's the promise of a winter wonderland that most visitors look forward to. If you're a snow bunny, make sure to choose a cozy resort cabin from the many Truckee vacation rentals available. It's not unknown for three feet of the white stuff to be thrown from the sky in just one day, so bring your snow shoes! This fresh, white, powdery snow makes Truckee a center for all kinds of winter sports.

A pause for nature in Truckee

The ragged, rugged Sierra Nevada mountains take a pause in Truckee, creating a natural stopping-off point for carriages, trains, and cars alike. Lake Donner anchors the scene with its mirrored beauty, but there are many more ice-blue lakes and creeks scattered among its surrounding woods. Truckee also acts as a teaser for the legendary panorama that is Lake Tahoe. The beauty of booking one of the Truckee vacation rentals though, is that you can dip one toe into Tahoe while still keeping the other foot firmly grounded in snow.

Traveling to and around Truckee

The nearest airport is in Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO), located 25 mi (40.2 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you might consider flying into Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe), which is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

If you'd rather travel by train, the main station is Truckee Station.

Romantic vacation homes in Truckee

Truckee offers an array of scenic locations to enjoy on a couple’s retreat. Vacation rentals are available near places like Donner Pass, a mountain pass in the Sierra Nevada range above the lake with miles of hiking trails and ski areas, and Castle Peak, a summit peak with hiking trails and lake and mountain views. You'll also like Boca Reservoir, a manmade lake with paddling, waterskiing, fishing, ATV trails, and picnic areas.