Beautiful place! Perfect for a large family gathering, including small children.

The rec room on the first floor had a pool table and foos ball, which keep the big kids happy, and the living room with the large deer head served as a great board game room. The place came fully stocked with board games. There was also a full pantry in the kitchen for us replace whatever we use, as well as an assortment of cooking spices above the stove. You may need to bring your own cooking oil.

The area is peaceful. On the front porch, there was swinging bench that the kids really enjoyed. "I just like taking in the air," said a 7-year old while pumping legs back and forth on the bench. And grandma loved it, too. It was a perfect retreat after her early morning walk.

While this house seemed rather remote, we found a great 30-minute hiking trail starting at Clair Tappaan Lodge (a five minute walk up the road). There, we also discovered a geocache hidden near the lodge's entrance. The kids got a real kick out of geocaching and there's plenty in the surrounding area. Some were within walking distance and others were a 5 to 10 minute drive away. We found 3 during our stay here and this was one of the many highlights of our vacation!

Overall Donner Pass Lodge was a very comfortable and exciting place to stay. I highly recommend it to any large group looking to have an all-inclusive experience--be it indoor lounging and games or outdoor adventures and reflections. When I asked one of our kids why she liked staying here, she said: "Because it's like living in a forest!" And that pretty much sums it up.