Truckee

California, United States

Conveniently located off of Interstate 80, and a 30-minute drive from Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO), Truckee’s easy access is one of many things we love about this quaint mountain town. Once you’re here and settled into your Truckee rental, there’s no end of fun things to do. Go shopping and dining in historic downtown, tour local breweries, and get outside for an outdoor adventure – the possibilities are endless!

Traveling with family, friends, or pets? There’s lodging to fit every traveler, whether it’s a romantic Truckee Airbnb for couples, a rustic Truckee cabin rental for a family mountain vacation, or a spacious house rental in Truckee to accommodate a group of friends.

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What We Love About Truckee Rentals

Truckee vacation rentals offer adventure and comfort in a central location that’s close to Lake Tahoe, Tahoe National Forest trails, world-class ski resorts, and Truckee’s hip downtown. After a day of exploring, nothing beats coming home to a cozy Truckee cabin rental to soak sore muscles in a blissful hot tub under the stars.

Furry friends are welcome too! It’s easy to find a pet-friendly Airbnb or Vrbo in Truckee, and your pup will have the time of their life running around on mountain trails and hanging out at Truckee’s pet-friendly beer gardens and outdoor dining.

couple in truckee vacation rental preparing dinner

Unparalleled Year-Round Access to Outdoor Activities

A Truckee rental gives you easy access to trails and slopes, letting you enjoy four seasons of outdoor fun. In the summer, go mountain biking, trail running, hiking, and rock climbing. To cool off in the water, head to Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe, stunning spots for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Spring is time for fun skiing, wildflowers, and waterfalls. Fall draws leaf-peepers for gorgeous colors and uncrowded trails. And winter is for snow lovers. The epic slopes of Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort are 15 minutes from most Truckee rentals, like the Glass House, and there’s also tons of backcountry terrain for snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling.

Truckee Restaurants and Dining

Truckee has an exciting food scene with a variety of cuisines and dining experiences ranging from fine dining to casual pop-ups and food trucks. Family-friendly restaurants include Jax at the Tracks, a retro diner that appeared on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives”, Donner Lake Kitchen, a homey breakfast spot across from beautiful Donner Lake, and Best Pies Pizzeria and Restaurante, a NY style pizza joint in the heart of downtown. For upscale dining, try Pianeta, an Italian restaurant with a rustic atmosphere and divine homemade pastas, or Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, located in an old ski lodge hand built in 1928 with great views of downtown. If you’re into quirky hidden gems, hit up the pop-up street tacos at the Little Truckee Ice Creamery and Red Truck, an Indian café tucked away at the Truckee airport.

two beers and ski helmet at truckee brewery

Breweries, Bars, Sports Bars

When you’re feeling thirsty, grab a craft cocktail at Truckee’s downtown bars, sample local brews at five breweries, or sip a glass of California wine at one of the two wine bars in town. Want to catch a game? Blue Coyote Bar & Grill is the place to go, a family-friendly sports bar with 24 flat screens and arcade games for kids. And don’t forget to stock your Truckee cabin with a six-pack of the only beer brewed with Lake Tahoe water from Alibi Ale Works – Truckee Public House!

Historic Downtown Truckee, Shopping, Events

Historic Downtown Truckee has an Old West vibe that’s a throwback to the times of saloons and gunfights. Established in the late 1800s, the town has a fascinating history of early emigrants, ice harvesting, construction of the transcontinental railroad, and much more.

On warm summer nights, downtown Truckee closes to vehicle traffic for a weekly street festival called Truckee Thursdays. It’s a fun, buzzing event not to miss with local vendors, food trucks, and live music! Parking can be tough but easily avoided by renting an e-bike and riding from your Truckee rental on Truckee’s scenic paved paths. In winter, historic downtown is lit up with magical holiday lights and becomes a snowy winter wonderland.

Stay Longer & Work From a Truckee Rental

Got a flexible schedule? Stay for a week or more. A longer stay provides an uncrowded midweek experience and enough time to get into a routine that you’ll feel like a local by the end of your trip. Many Truckee rentals have high-speed wifi and comfortable, spacious rooms to work remotely. Or if you want a change of scene, Truckee also has several co-working spaces and coffee shops to call your “office” for the day.

Truckee Properties

Sierra Meadows Dog Friendly Fenced 3b3b dining rm 4

Sierra Meadows, Dog-Friendly, Hot Tub – 3 Bdrm, 3 Bath, Sleeps 8

northstar silver strike pet-friendly 2bed 2 bath

Northstar Pet-Friendly Condo – 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath, Sleeps 6

Donner Lake Dawnner Haven – 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

Sierra Meadows Glass House1 living room4

Sierra Meadows Glass House – 4 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath