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Truckee vacation rentals

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Top-rated vacation rentals in Truckee

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Home in Truckee
AMAZING Downtown & On The RIVER! (13.25% tax incl)
Downtown Truckee, On The River, with a generator! Beautiful, comfortable, fully remodeled one bedroom apartment tastefully decorated. Small weekday office upstairs. 80' of river frontage, large patios, stone stairways to river, on site parking. Walk downtown yet totally private. Note: Due to a very serious allergy of a cleaner, we cannot accommodate animals including service animals. NO smoking, max of 2 guests. No children under 13. 3 bedroom house next door also available STR lic. #008814
$221 per night
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Condo in Truckee
The Treehouse Condo
Great place! Super clean and had everything we needed. Plus it was in a perfect location and had a gorgeous view. Exactly as advertised!" - Guest Review Looking for the ultimate ski getaway? Look no further! Our vacation rental is located just minutes from Northstar Village and offers premium parking with ski-in/ski-out access to the village ski run. Cozy up by the gas fireplace and enjoy the convenience of central heating, or relax in the hot tub, sauna, or pool located at the rec center.
$112 per night
Superhost
Apartment in Truckee
The Truckee Chalet
This beautifully furnished apartment with high-vaulted ceilings is perfectly located within walking distance to Safeway, restaurants, and shops, yet is tucked in the woods within a quiet neighborhood. Easy access to the I-80, I-89 interchange lets you bypass hills and downtown traffic to be on your way. 10-15 minutes to 8 ski areas and 5 minutes to Donner Lake.
$156 per night

Stay near Truckee's top sights

Donner Memorial State Park68 locals recommend
Historic Downtown Truckee & Visitor Center81 locals recommend
West End Beach18 locals recommend
Truckee River Regional Park33 locals recommend
Donner Lake Kitchen63 locals recommend
Safeway277 locals recommend

Condo rentals in Truckee

Superhost
Condo in Truckee
Lovely 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo in NorthStar!
$192 per night
Superhost
Condo in Truckee
Mountain Condo w/ Mountain Bikes!
$123 per night
Superhost
Condo in Tahoe Vista
Tahoe Vista Studio with Beach, Great Location
$114 per night
Superhost
Condo in Truckee
Luxury Condo at Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe
$380 per night
Superhost
Condo in Tahoe Vista
Comfy Studio, Lake Tahoe Beaches and Ski Resorts
$98 per night
Superhost
Condo in Truckee
Top Floor Condo in Northstar Village
$215 per night
Superhost
Condo in Truckee
Luxury Studio Condo on the slopes of Tahoe Donner
$131 per night
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Condo in Tahoe City
Resort Studio Minutes to Lake and Ski Areas
$163 per night
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Condo in Truckee
Ultimate Northstar Ski Condo
$214 per night
Superhost
Condo in Truckee
Tahoe, Northstar Resort Condominium in Truckee!
$173 per night
Superhost
Condo in Truckee
Base Camp for Your Next Tahoe Adventure
$89 per night
Superhost
Condo in Tahoe Vista
Studio/Hot Tub/swim pool 2 miles from Kings Beach
$114 per night

Your guide to Truckee

Welcome to Truckee

Nestled in the Sierra Nevada against the majestic backdrop of the Tahoe National Forest, Truckee comes by its frontier vibe honestly. Fortune seekers of all types made their way to this mountain outpost, from Gold Rush hopefuls en route to nearby mines to men seeking work in the booming logging industry. In 1867 the first train rolled into town on the newly forged Central Pacific Railroad, and the passengers who spilled forth were greeted by a rough-and-tumble boomtown populated with saloons and gambling halls. Truckee’s well-preserved downtown, with its brick storefronts and wooden sidewalks, is now home to boutiques, candy stores, and art galleries. Not that Truckee has gotten too highfalutin’ for its own good: this is a place where hearty diner fare lives comfortably next to farm-to-table prix-fixe menus. More than just a picturesque mountain town, Truckee is an outdoor recreation mecca situated at the nexus of several top-notch ski resorts, numerous lakes, and pristine forests criss-crossed with scenic hiking trails.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Truckee

Thanks to Truckee’s advantageous location, there are activities to enjoy here every season. During the hot summer months the streets, vacation rentals, nearby lakes, and parks course with visitors. In fall, the temperatures dip along with the crowds and the surrounding forests turn brilliant shades of yellow and red. Winter means snow and a second high season, as people flock to the nearby slopes or to traverse the powdery landscape on cross-country skis and snowshoes. Spring can still look a lot like winter in Truckee, but as the snow starts to thaw, waterfalls spring to life.


Top things to do in Truckee

Donner Lake

Lake Tahoe is the celebrity body of water around here, but smaller Donner Lake has its own charm, such as a more secluded atmosphere. A clear freshwater gem ringed by conifers and a few impressive estates, this lake is ideal for lazy days of sunning and swimming. If you’re feeling more active, kayaks, canoes, and jet skis are available to rent shoreside. The West End Beach Park has BBQs, horseshoe pits, and volleyball, and a concession stand slinging burgers, ice cream, and other treats.

Donner Memorial State Park

The name Donner is unavoidable in this area, and is attached to part of the region's darkest chapters. In 1846 a wagon train called the Donner Party attempting a shortcut through the mountains near Truckee became stranded during an unforgiving winter. Only 45 of the 91 travelers survived. A visitor center and museum displays artifacts of the doomed pioneers. Outside, a memorial statue sits atop a 22-foot granite base — the same height as the snow drifts that fateful winter.

Old Jail Museum

This circa-1875 jail once housed the brawling baddies of historic Truckee. With 32-inch stone walls, steel ceilings, and doors weighing nearly 200 pounds, it is a veritable fortress. The jail was restored in the 1970s and is now operated as a museum displaying historic photographs and artifacts significant to the town’s history, including antique ski equipment. The museum is open seasonally, so check ahead before you go.

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