Founded in 1863 and named after a Northern Paiute chief, Truckee is a small town in the Tahoe National Forest. Though the town is relatively small, it features such big sights and activities as the Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum, the infamous Donner Pass, the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area, the Truckee River Legacy Trail, the Soda Springs Mountain Ski Resort, and West End Beach, located at the base of a mountain on a beautiful lake. With all that there is to do in this beautiful and historic town, read on and discover the best long-term rentals in Truckee, California.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status. recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on February 07, 2024.
1. Gorgeous home with mountain views (from USD 327)
Situated at the top of the ski resort Tahoe Donner, this long-term rental features 180-degree panoramic views of beautiful snow-capped mountains covered in lush green pine trees. There is a large deck for grilling or just taking in the breathtaking views, a swimming pool, and hot tub, if you want to take a private dip, and inside, there is a family room a fireplace, a large television, and mountain views from large windows. There is a den that also has a TV, woodburning stove, and a bumper pool table. The house has a large kitchen with modern appliances, a stocked wet bar, and a breakfast nook, and the bedrooms are tastefully decorated and feature gorgeous furniture, mountain views, and in one room, there is a second fireplace.
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amazing view we had a great family relax time the house is big with great roomsplenty of room for all 10 of us and a great set up for entertainment and gamesHost:
host was super responsive with a few questions that we hadcheck in was so easy and we were greeted by kati who was very accommodating and helpfulfriendly host who checks in to see if everything is going wellmichael is a generous host providing you with just about anything you can think ofhe's super responsive and welcomingRead more reviewsLocation:
located in a private area but yet close to the charming town of truckeethe house is in great location in the heart of tahoe donner and convenient to all activitiesgreat place for a family retreat will come backour family had an amazing stay at michaels placegreat location easy communication for check-in and check-out great space for a family getawayMonthly discount: 48% off
2. Furnished apartment with vaulted ceilings (from USD 212)
Located within walking distance of groceries, restaurants, and shops, this rental features a deck from which you are presented with stunning woodland views, a gorgeous bedroom with a king-size bed, and a television. There is a beautiful kitchen with modern appliances and plenty of prep area, an office area with WIFI, a beautiful living room with a television, a selection of board games, PlayStation with games, and a wood-burning stove. This is the perfect little apartment for a romantic getaway or ski trip.
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the sofa bed is firm but of good qualitythe hot tub is new and supersized the tv and movies are greatexcellent location comfortable & modern amenities & attentive hostsgreat tv and entertainment system as wellloved the kitchen and also the variety of dvd movies and seriesCleanliness:
very clean and cozy spaceexpect coziness cleanliness and easevery clean and pleasant spaceit was very clean and comfortablevery clean and the most well appointed kitchenHost:
host was responsive and consideratethe manager is super friendly and responsivehighly recommend kind peoplecainen was an amazing host he was very responsive and answered all my questions in a timely mannercainen & katie were great hosts and were responsive with any questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and privategreat location minutes from downtown truckeegreat place with great locationsuch a nice place and close to everywherecainen's place is the ideal winter ski weekend getawayMonthly discount: 25% off
3. Luxurious home on Bennet Flat Road (from USD 920)
Located in Tahoe Donner, this sprawling and luxurious home features 3,000 square feet (278 sqm) of luxury with an open floor plan, a fireplace, plush furniture, and hardwood floors throughout. The house has a spacious kitchen with a six-burner, two-oven gas stove, Vent-A-Hood, and modern appliances and there are amazing woodland views from nearly every room in the house. There are two king bedrooms with fireplaces, a cozy kid’s room with bunk beds, and an equally opulent queen bedroom. The house features luxurious bathrooms with garden tubs and walk-in showers, and outside, there is a large deck with seating and a gas grill with a spacious prep area including a sink.
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this house is awesome the hot tub was hot cozy fireplaces great kitchen amenitiesCleanliness:
very stylish home clean and spaciousmargo is lovely and her place was clean and spaciousevery room is sparkling cleannice area easy to get uber’s quickly and everything was clean and maintained wellit was clean cozy and a great layout for usHost:
margo was quick to respond and helpful in any requests/questions we hadmargo was accommodating home was exactly as described thoroughly clean margo’s home had a great layout and very kid-friendlymargo was friendly and communicative and answered all our questions promptlymargo was easy to communicate with and super helpfulmargo was also exceptionally easy to communicate with and very responsive to any issuesRead more reviewsLocation:
location and house layout are idealbeautiful house in a great locationthe place is conveniently located next to trails town center and amazing lakesgreat house great location in proximity to town and ski resortsgreat house great location in proximity to downtown truckee and ski resortsMonthly discount: 25% off
4. Large mountain home with hot tub (from USD 302)
This mountain home features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, a wood-burning stove, a private hot tub, a large family room with games and a beautiful view, and a living room with an equally attractive view of the surrounding countryside. The house also has a large kitchen with modern appliances and a gas stove, beautiful mountain views from every window and patio, a barbecue grill, large bathrooms, and comfortable bedrooms with one king bed, a queen bed, and a bunk bed with a third trundle.
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hot tub is huge and pristine kitchen was well-equipped and the space is cozy and welcomingthe house feels like it was remodeled not too long ago as the kitchen bathrooms decksCleanliness:
incredible stay the place was sparkling clean which was the most important thing to our group during covidhome is sparkling clean and well maintainedwe loved this place it’s a beautiful and clean house in a quiet neighborhoodclean cozy and stocked with everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable snowy vacationvery clean everything you see in the pictures is what you get will not disappointHost:
colin is a fantastic host with a comfortable homefirst colin is an excellent hostabsolutely wonderful space and host couldn’t have asked for bettercolin also responded very quickly to my messages; he was a great hosthe is responsive thoughtful and genuinely seems to care about his guests' overall experienceRead more reviewsLocation:
as for location tahoe donner is safe and convenientgreat location and the neighborhood is very quiet and safethis cabin was perfect for our tahoe ski trip close to downtown truckee and only 20min away from squaw/alpinewonderful getaway beautiful home in a beautiful locationwhat a great placeMonthly discount: 20% off
5. Spacious mountain getaway (from USD 150)
Set in the mountains, amid 300 ft (91 m) tall trees, this beautiful three-bedroom, two-bath cabin features stunning woodland views in every direction, a large wrap-around porch with a gas grill, a washer/dryer, and an indoor fireplace. There is a spacious and clean kitchen with all modern appliances, and the living room has plenty of comfortable seating and a large HGTV with stereo. High-speed internet can be found throughout the house and all the bedrooms are warm and cozy with their own televisions.
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the house is clean and comfortable the perfect getawaythe house is well maintained clean and the kitchen is well equippedthe house was clean and the kitchen had everything we neededHost:
lovely cabin with a laid back feel and very welcoming hostpeter was responsive we enjoyed the houseRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and beautiful backyardgreat location detailed instructions and communicationsnice location for a winter stay in tahoethe location was fantastic on northwoods but somehow very quietit’s also in a great location just minutes from donner lake and downtown truckeeMonthly discount: 40% off
6. Gorgeous ski condo on Lake Tahoe (from USD 281)
Lying within a 15-minute drive of five North Lake Tahoe ski resorts and just a short two-minute drive from Historic Downtown Truckee, this wonderful ski condo features a hot tub, a gym, a washer/dry, and an indoor fireplace. The fully stocked kitchen features all modern appliances and a full set of stainless-steel pots, pans, and utensils so you can cook like a chef. Outdoors, you’ll find a private barbecue grill, and a community swimming pool and hot tub.
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there's good wifi and an apple tvapartment is super comfortable clean and warm has all the necessary amenities and linda is a great hostthe condo was spotless and the furniture comfortablegreat ski cabin everything was modern and comfortableit's very comfortable and for two people we had a lot of roomCleanliness:
the place was clean and had so many nice toucheslinda's condo is new clean and super comfortablewe loved our stay in truckee and were grateful for a clean comfortable condo to return to every nightthe house itself was very clean and the amenities in the apartment and the complex were greatHost:
linda is a fantastic hostshe is a friendly and responsive hostlinda is very responsivehost was great to communicate with and very helpfullinda is very helpful and quick to respond when you contact herRead more reviewsLocation:
easy to get to close to a market quite neighborhoodloved the location right off of 80 and close to skiing and parksgreat modern build cabin in a great locationthe location is great for getting to northstar squaw or sugarbowlthe location is perfect with easy access to northstar and squawMonthly discount: 47% off
7. Sunny home in the beautiful Tahoe Truckee Sierras (from USD 341)
This gorgeous sun-filled home is located in a fun-filled community with many family activities, a small market close by, a beginner ski hill immediately outside the community, and easy access to the highway. This three-bedroom, three-bath house features a 43” HDTV with Chromecast, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video, dozens of large windows and skylights to fill the home with the warmth of the sun, a shared Olympic-sized, heated swimming pool and hot tub, and a shared gym. There are a washer and dryer in the unit as well as plenty of board games and everything you might need to entertain your young children.
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we really loved the thoughtful aesthetic and cozy spaceCleanliness:
very clean and welcomingthe house is super clean and cozythe place was clean on our arrival had everything in working orderHost:
alberto is very responsive provided detailed check-in instructions and info about the area and points of interestalberto provided a lot of helpful information about the neighborhoodRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location to get to nearby hikes restaurants grocery stores etcwhat a find such a beautiful place we absolutely loved staying here and hope to visit again soonMonthly discount: 35% off
8. Luxurious mountain retreat with pool (from USD 521)
Situated within minutes of the Trout Creek Rec Center, this luxurious five-bedroom, four-bath home features four luxurious bathrooms, a fully equipped chef’s kitchen with granite counters throughout, a gas stove, and new, modern appliances. The master bedroom features direct deck access and an adjoining luxurious bathroom, and there are three queen bedrooms and a children’s room with four bunk beds. The living room is gorgeous with a large television, plush comfortable seating, gorgeous views from the windows, and a fireplace. Outdoors, there is a four-car garage, gorgeous woodland views, and a large wraparound patio with a gas barbecue grill.
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the kitchen family room and balcony layout was perfect for our family to cook and eat togetherthis house also has a nice kitchen with a big dining table to fit 3 familiesthe rooms are spacious the beds are comfortable the electronics are all top of the line and connectedthe kitchen was fully equipped and we loved the taste of decoraaron’s place was very comfortable for our groupCleanliness:
everything was very clean and comfortableit was clean stylish and cozyit was huge so clean and beautifulthe house was super clean with lots of great spacea lot of room and very cleanHost:
aaron was a great host—communicative and helpfulaaron was a wonderful host responsive and accommodatingowner pleasant to deal with responsiveaaron was a fantastic host he responded within minutes usually and was very helpfulaaron is a great host and the place is awesomeRead more reviewsLocation:
awesome place in a cool little neighborhood near truckeei would definitely record this placeaaron's cabin is beautiful it had everything we needed was tastefully decorated and was in a great locationawsome place very convenient to markets and downtown kitchen and living amazingthe home is in a great location and very well equipped for a large groupMonthly discount: 40% off
9. Family-friendly home with game room
This spacious and luxurious family-friendly home features a roomy kitchen with all-new appliances and wood floors, an outdoor hot tub and deck with gorgeous mountain views, and a great living room filled with plenty of windows, cushy furniture, and a wood-burning stove. There is an awesome game room with a pool table, television, and a kitchenette/wet bar, and a barbecue grill on the outside deck with an outdoor dining area.
Truckee, California, United StatesAccommodates: 12
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kitchen dining room living room (no tv) are upstairs while play rooms and tvs are all downstairsthe hot tub and pool table were both a huge success with the adultsthe house is very spacious with plenty of room for our party of 7Cleanliness:
the cabin was excellent very clean and comfortablethe house was clean and had everything we neededthe hot tub was clean and perfect temperature to enjoy the cool eveningclean well stocked and in a great locationthe house was clean had great common areas and satisfied our needs for a wedding weekendHost:
the owner is quick and great at respondingjeremy was very responsive prior to check-inwe highly recommend this house and hosta great family friendly home for our family of 10jeremy was responsive to our concerns about the appliances and said he would get them fixedRead more reviewsLocation:
great location quiet neighborhoodsuper close to tahoe and a short drive to renogreat family house in a convenient location in truckeeperfect house for a quiet getaway close to truckeethis place was perfect for our summer vacation
10. Spacious studio near Donner Lake
Five minutes from Donner Lake, on a quiet street in Tahoe Donner, you’ll discover this large yet cozy studio that features an open floor plan with a wood-burning stove, beautiful woodland views, a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee pot; a sitting area with a television, a queen bed, a pullout sofa, WIFI, and a dedicated workspace. Outside, there is a private deck that provides stunning views of the pine woods that surround the property, a dining area, and a barbecue grill.
Truckee, California, United StatesTop guest reviews
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wifi worked great for zoom callsbeautiful space super cozy tons of natural light throughout the dayit has everything one needs plus a wonderful balcony with table and chairssandy’s studio is very comfortable with beautiful views a lot of natural light in a peaceful neighborhoodthe bed was comfortable and the two provided aerobed blow up mattress were surprising comfortable as wellCleanliness:
excellent space clean and beautifulthe place was very clean and cozycozy and super cleanthe place was spotless and very comfortablethe place was very cleanHost:
sandy is an excellent hostsandy was a great hostsandy really is a super hostsandy was a great host and always responsive to any needs / questionsshe is responsive kind and welcomingRead more reviewsLocation:
great studio close to tahoesuper cute and great locationsuperb location bright sunny space cozy and comfywonderful location handy to several food options great neighborhood with respectful neighborslocation was ideal we loved exploring truckee but were close to lake tahoe and the granite chief wilderness
Come home to the mountains of Truckee
Whether you are there to ski, hike, or just relax and soak in the beautiful scenery, you’ll be able to enjoy it to the fullest with our help. Be sure to follow Trip101 for information on the best long-term rentals in Truckee, California.
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