Amazing location - short walk to beach and quick drive to hikes. Property was very cozy and host was great at communication. Will definitely be back with our family again!
Wonderful cabin with loft. Big windows and beautiful setting. Mary has made this cabin so accessible and included many extras: board games, books about Donner, soft linens and beach towels are just a few.We loved our week here and hope to come back again.
Communication with Mary was great as she responded quickly and we couldnât have been more happy with her cabin. We slept so well, which is saying a lot since we donât normally. The cabin had everything we needed and anyone that stays here will feel right at home. Definitely would use again.
I highly recommend this lovely cabin. It was perfect for our family of 2 adults, 1 teen, 1 doggie. The location couldn't be more charming. The property was spotless, stocked with everything. And Mary, the host, was super nice, she gave us very clear and easy check in and check out information.My family would love to stay here again!
This area is so nice along the lake. We stayed for a ski vacation and the drive along the lake is as beautiful as Switzerland. We were pinching ourselves and made us realize you donât need a huge cabin to feel at home and cozy. Check in and amenities were super easy and perfect. Thank you Mary!
We enjoyed this cabin to the fullest! The fire kept it warm and cozy, we enjoyed dinner together as a family, and the location was ideal. The open floor plan allowed us to all be together even in separate spaces. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. Check in and out was so easy. We definitely plan to come back!!!
We visited over Christmas to celebrate in the mountains. The âSquirrels Nestâ was absolutely perfect for the two of us to relax and enjoy being in the snow. It is tucked away at the west end of Donner Lake. Everything was cozy and well furnished. The wood burning stove was a notable feature we quite enjoyed. We cooked every night and never found a dish or utensil we were without. The rooms were comfortable and warm. The WiFi was quite good as well. Overall, we canât wait to visit again.
The cabin was charming and very comfortable. Everything was what it should be for a cabin on a lake. Set amongst tall pines and very close to the gorgeous lake, the quiet and peacefulness was welcome. I'd like to stay again.
We so enjoyed our stay. Host was friendly, accommodating and available. Cabin was comfortable and well equipped. And the outdoor beauty and activities are the best.
We had a great time at The Squirrelâs Nest over midwinter break. Cute cabin and a great location. The owner Mary was awesome and really easy to communicate with.
We had a great stay at this cozy and charming spot. Listing was accurate and the host couldnât have been nicer. Bed was really comfortable and the house was sparkling clean. Refreshing and fun to stay somewhere with so much classic Tahoe charm.
I had a wonderful stay in this cozy cabin in a very quiet and beautiful neighborhood just across from Donner lake. It had everything I needed.
In the mornings I took a short drive up Donner pass road to sit on the rocks and drink my coffee overlooking the lake. There are amazing hikes just minutes away.
Mary, the host, was very communicative and gracious.
I hope to visit again.
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A lovely cosy cabin, well equipped with everything we needed. Great location, lovely walks especially to the pub!
So convenient for Sugar Bowl & North Star ski area, Truckee and Lake Tahoe. Easy communication with host Mary.
The place was very clean and perfect for my group of friends. Bonus was the grill and storage shed for our bikes. Mary communicated well and left a long list of details about the place so there was no confusion. House was well stocked with supplies.
We are the former owners of the Donner Lake Inn (2004-2012). We cherished our time living in Truckee, especially at Donner Lake. Now living in the Bay Area and Portland, Oregon, we share our cabin with you. While living at the Inn, we started renting Squirrel's Nest out and now have many guests who return year after year. Squirrel's Nest is our home as well as yours.
The "Nest" is directly across the street from Donner Lake, with only trees filtering your view. In the Summer it is a short walk to the beach. In the Winter our roads are some of the first to be cleared. Once inside, you will feel like you are home.
The most asked about feature of our cabin - the wooden floor. What is it? An old bowling alley? No it is a "reused" solid maple gym floor complete with stripes. The planks were installed in random order. The wood burning stove adds warmth and creates a cozy atmosphere. You can sit by the fire and gaze up into the trees through the large, west facing, dual glazed windows. Heaven on earth.