reviews for: listing #20678 - Donner Lake, California House rental
- bedrooms 3
- pool no
- type House
- baths 2½
- hot tub no
- community
- sleeps 10
- pets allowed yes
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rates (USD)
$295
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$390
/nt
$1,400 - $3,000 /wk
A great find . .
Family from Palo Alto
(Palo Alto, CA)
Review submitted: January 5, 2013
Date of arrival: December 29, 2012
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful Donner lakeside home! The house is beautifully appointed and well designed. The owners have thought through all of the details, such a offering a well equipped kitchen, to provide an enjoyable stay. The views of the lake are stunning throughout the day. The place is quiet and offers a nice place to relax. It is well situated for skiing at any of the ski resorts and is close to town. It was a pleasure working with the owners when renting the place. We would highly recommend staying there.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
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Helpful votes: 2 / 2
Home Away From Home
Dottie L.
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Review submitted: November 30, 2012
Date of arrival: November 19, 2012
Can't say enough about this place. Best vacation home we have ever stayed in. Has the best location with a beautiful view and easy access to the lake, freeway and town. The home is fully equipped with everything you need for a relaxing, comfortable stay. We have spent the last two Thanksgiving weeks there and they have been so memorable. Children and grandchildren have come up and enjoyed the snow either right there or a short drive up the road at Boreal or Squaw Valley. We have also caught all the fish that we wanted for the week and enjoyed watching an eagle catch its meal as well. It has been a highlight of our year and something to look forward to coming back to. Owners are wonderful to work with. So glad that we found this place!
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Best cabin we ever had, owner super nice and flexible
gr8811
(San Ramon, CA)
Review submitted: June 18, 2010
Date of arrival: June 13, 2010
just came back after a 4 night vacation there with 3 families, really nice place, and great view of the lake.
Thanks, Chris.
Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
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Helpful votes: 3 / 3
Everything and More!!
dgutz10
(CA)
Review submitted: June 15, 2010
Date of arrival: June 4, 2010
My family and I rented this house from June 4-June 6 and loved everything about it. The house and all of it's amenities are top of the line. From the stainless steal appliances in the kitchen to the heated floors in the bathrooms! And the location could not have been better - an easy drive to downtown Truckee, but right across the street from the lake. Every single one of us spent our share of time enjoying the view and the scenery from the 2nd floor balcony. Also, Alan was great to work with and made everything very easy for us. We will definitely be back!!
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Helpful votes: 5 / 5
Review submitted: September 12, 2009 Date of arrival: September 12, 2009
Our family had an awesome time here in this wonderful home...
It's nice to go on vacation and stay in a place that feels like home. Very comfy!!!
A great escape for the soul, mind, body!
P.S.- The kids had a blast!!!!
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Review submitted: September 2, 2009 Date of arrival: September 2, 2009
You have provided an outstanding place to enjoy the beautiful Donner Lake area. Thank you for sharing your warm and charming home with us. Everything was thoughtfully provided.
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Review submitted: July 9, 2009 Date of arrival: July 9, 2009
Thank you Alan, Chris, and Jessica for your kindness and helpfulness. We had a wonderful time in your gorgeous home on Donner Lake.
Everything we needed was included. Like Alan said, "Just take some food and clothes and you'll be all set."
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Review submitted: July 2, 2009 Date of arrival: July 2, 2009
Thank you so much for letting us stay in your beautiful home.
1. We swam
2. We boated
3. We rode our bikes
4. We fished
5. We rented paddle boats
6. We rented a ski boat
7. We ate
8. We drank
9. We BBQ'd
10. We laughed so much
11. We played bingo (I lost)
12. We had so much fun!!
A much needed vacation! Thanks for the memories!!
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Review submitted: April 19, 2009 Date of arrival: April 19, 2009
What a great time. We had a wonderful Easter here. It snowed and the sun was out. The grandkids skied, and tubbed, we even played baseball across the street. Very peaceful. We all had such a nice time. The house is very beautiful. We hope to come back again.
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Review submitted: February 28, 2009 Date of arrival: February 28, 2009
Thank you again for our memorable stay at Hacienda del Lago. We always look forward to spending time here. Hopefully, we'll be able to do it again next year.
Thank you for maintaining a beautiful home for us and the family.
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Review submitted: November 30, 2008 Date of arrival: November 30, 2008
Dear Jessica and Chris,
Thank you for sharing your lovely, comfy and amazing view of Donner Lake home.
Your kitchen was great with five cooks-our turkey and trimmings turned out awsome. We took many hikes around the lake-although we were hoping for a "white Thanksgiving", the sunshine on the lake was so pleasant!!
Cheers to 2009!!
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Review submitted: September 13, 2008 Date of arrival: September 13, 2008
We had a wonderful time at your lovely home. You have every detail covered and our stay was so comfortable and relaxing. It was perfect for our family with little ones and big ones - everyone had their "own space".
Thank you for the wonderful stay. We will remember these days for years to come.
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Review submitted: September 1, 2008 Date of arrival: September 1, 2008
Labor Day...
Bitter Sweet...
The end of a wonderful summer! Thank you for your kindness and for such wonderful accomodations! It was a perfect place for our family to visit and enjoy eachother's company. We truelly enjoyed the weekend!
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Review submitted: July 30, 2008 Date of arrival: July 30, 2008
Our stay was all we hoped. BEAUTIFUL CABIN! Nice view. Hacienda del Lago provided us a great escape from the daily grind and a wonderfully situated location to put up our feet. Our seven week old baby had a great trip and was very comfortable. Wish we just had one more day!
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Review submitted: July 28, 2008 Date of arrival: July 28, 2008
Thank you!
We have had a wonderful time here in your lovely home overlooking Donner Lake. We have had an amazing four days boating and jet skiing on the lake and white water rafting.
Sunshine every day and such a wonderful and well equiped house to come back to. Perfect.
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Review submitted: June 29, 2008 Date of arrival: June 29, 2008
Hacienda del Lago is such a cozy little place! We had a lovely time and thank you for this cozt home away from home. All of the details are very sweet.
We look forward to another visit!
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Review submitted: June 14, 2008 Date of arrival: June 14, 2008
Thank you for renting out your wonderful lake home. We have stayed in multiple vation rentals, but your home has something that no other place has. The warmth of the home makes you feel very comfortable. We are extremely impressed with the condition of the home and ALL of its amenities. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
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Review submitted: April 28, 2008 Date of arrival: April 28, 2008
Thank you so much for allowing our family to enjoy your magnificent home and wonderful view. This was a great way to celebrate an 80th birthday. Your home is a terrific location and beautifully furnished and very very homey and welcoming.
We also enjoyed visiting with Chris and Jessica. What interesting history and information they were able to provide.
Thank you. Thank you.
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Review submitted: April 28, 2008 Date of arrival: April 28, 2008
Thanks to the Fowler family!
What a wondeful weekend- we couldn't ask for a more perfect setting. Gracious accomodations and a great all around place to celebrate my fathers 80th birthday.
We truely enjoyed everything! Thanks again!
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Review submitted: April 28, 2008 Date of arrival: April 28, 2008
Thanks for a wonderful home away from home. We had such a fantastic time here on my dad's 80th! The whole family can't wait to come back here to stay again.
A special thanks to Chris and Jessica. We had a great time having wine and talking with them.
Thanks again.
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Review submitted: April 28, 2008 Date of arrival: April 28, 2008
Ray and I had a wonderful time. Your "Cabin" is just beautiful. The accomodations were like a four star hotel. Thank you for letting us stay. We had a wonderful time. Didn't make any money in Reno. Again, thank you.
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Review submitted: February 29, 2008 Date of arrival: February 29, 2008
Thank you so much for allowing us to experience your wonderful cabin. We were expecting a nice place from the pictures on the website, but were surprised to find it even better and more comfortable and cozy than expected. Too bad we have to leave. We'll definitely be back!
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Review submitted: February 25, 2008 Date of arrival: February 25, 2008
We had a magnificent time in your wonderful home! As John Muir wrote, "Come to the mountains and get their good tidings and peace will flow into you." So happy that we came...
In peace and gratitude.
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Review submitted: February 22, 2008 Date of arrival: February 22, 2008
What a lovely place to spend my 40th birthday! Thank you for all the thoughtful "touches" you provided. This made our stay even more pleasant. Having Jessica and Chris near by was also a comfort. Much gratitude to all for sharing your incredible home.
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Review submitted: January 27, 2008 Date of arrival: January 27, 2008
What a beautiful home. Thanks to the Fowler's for letting us reshedule to this phenominal weekend. fresh snow for a day at Alpine Meadows. Big meals with great friends. We will be back- none to soon!
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Review submitted: January 1, 2008 Date of arrival: January 1, 2008
Thank you-the house was beautiful, welcoming, and we enjoyed our skiing, New Years Eve, and a birthday party! It was wonderful to be in a place where everything was handy and comfortable, as well as beautiful!
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Review submitted: August 23, 2007 Date of arrival: August 23, 2007
What a "win-win"...for the Harris family and the Napa Museum. Your contribution enabled us to assemble our whole family here at Hacienda del Lago. A beautiful home hosted by the honeymooners! Thank you for your generous hospitality Chris and Jessica.
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Review submitted: July 28, 2007 Date of arrival: July 28, 2007
What a terrific place-we're already planning how to come back in the ski season and next summer! This house feels like the home we would build if we chose a mountain cabin! Thank you for the time and attention to detail, and for offering your home to those of us who rent!
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Review submitted: July 27, 2007 Date of arrival: July 27, 2007
Gorgeous place!!! Thank you so much for the convenience of all the movies and computer and even the hot chocolate in the kitchen. We loved dock #34! Hope to come back sometime soon!
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Review submitted: July 4, 2007 Date of arrival: July 4, 2007
Thank you for sharing with us your little bit of paradise. We had a wonderful time andd the weather was great! The views to wake up to were fantastic and made that morning cup of java taste even better. Thank you for the wine! Nice touch.
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Review submitted: June 30, 2007 Date of arrival: June 30, 2007
WOW! What an incredible lake home you have. We have had a wonderful week here and can't wait for our next visit. You have done an outstanding job decorating and making this home cozy and comfortable. Great taste! Thank you for sharing your beautiful haven with us.
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Review submitted: June 17, 2007 Date of arrival: June 17, 2007
This was the perfect place to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary and Father's Day with our family. The weather was wonderful, the views fabulous-and the kitchen, so well equiped that our family was in seventh heaven. Great memories have been made the last few days at this beautiful spot on earth! Thank you for sharing your amazing abode with us for a very speacial Knost family weekend. It couldn't have been any more perfect!
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Review submitted: June 9, 2007 Date of arrival: June 9, 2007
And now a few words here to honor this jewel beside sweet, lovely Donner Lake in the shadow of her famous sister some have overlooked and missed her, yet, this lake, serene and gracious and elegant, not ostentatious, like this house, whose quiet beauty, a short drive from toil and duty. Understated, dignified. A master architect's joy and pride. A little sadly we leave this place, this quiet refuge from time and space. And fondly we will reminisce some summer morning just like this, about the friends and love we make at this Jewel of Donner Lake! Thank you-this was everything we hopped for...and more.
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Review submitted: April 18, 2007 Date of arrival: April 18, 2007
There are times in your life when you are pleasantly surprised! We live only one hour away and have one hundred sixty seven rentals of our own to choose from. In property management you see it all, this was impecably done...the meticulous detail took someone or somebody's tasteful attention. We will be back as long as you will have us. Thank you so much! To future guests, you must dine at Moody's in Truckee and be sure to stop be Plumpjack in Squaw Valley for an incredible dinning experience. Life is meant to enjoy, this experience reminded us that it's all so great! Thank you.
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Review submitted: January 22, 2007 Date of arrival: January 22, 2007
We loved it! Thank you for the wonderful place to stay. It was the perfect place for our winter family vacation and a great place to spend my 24th birthday. Looking forward to coming back in the summer!
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Review submitted: January 20, 2007 Date of arrival: January 20, 2007
Restoration for the soul...a perfect week...wake up...some coffee...a good book...and skaters playing hockey or just cruisin along over the frozen lake! Can't beat it! Thank you so much.
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Review submitted: December 15, 2006 Date of arrival: December 15, 2006
Awesome! Lots of fun. The cabin is great. Thanks for a great weekend. The kitchen is a pleasure to cook in! Thank you for renting such a beautiful house to a group of nerds!
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Review submitted: November 17, 2006 Date of arrival: November 17, 2006
This is an awesome vaction house. Beautiful design, quality construction, tastefully decorated, and stocked with all the amenities. And, of course, the view of the lake is breathtaking. It was a perfect place for our reunion of high school buddies. Thank You!
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Review submitted: September 24, 2006 Date of arrival: September 24, 2006
Thank you very much for a fun and exciting stay. It is beautiful up here and we are excited to have celebrated our one year anniversary with you and Jessica. You guys are the greatest.
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Review submitted: September 9, 2006 Date of arrival: September 9, 2006
We love your home and will be back next year and we hope many, many more. I didn't know the true beauty of Donner Lake until I stayed here! Everything was supurb and we thank you ever so much for your generous hospitality!
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