Cute little bed and breakfast style inn that's just a few minutes walk from the lake. We were in town for a wedding and stayed here for 3 nights. Room was cozy and charming. Our room had a full sized bed and also a bunk bed. The amount of space was just enough for the 2 of us. The bathroom is a little small, specifically the shower but since we're small people it was fine. Check-in is contactless--they send you info on how to check in and where to park the day before your arrival. I really appreciated how fast they responded to requests and concerns. I texted them twice about a light bulb and also about the door code not working and someone was there to fix both issues within a few minutes. Also, the breakfast spread in the morning was really good! They had a coffee machine, fruit, yogurt, hard boiled eggs, oatmeal, granola bars. In addition there was an also a different burrito or sandwich plus pastry for us to grab each morning. read more

Donner Lake Inn - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Truckee, California

Lovely "cabin in the woods" style lodge! Nestled in forested trees, the fresh woodsy air immediately transports you into zen mode. Situated near Donner Lake, the Inn is perfectly situated to be close to the famous Donner Historic Park (just a few minutes up the freeway) and also the beautiful Donner Lake beach area. There is also a great little pub across the street from the beach area, too. Downtown Truckee is also just a few minutes down the freeway. And, although it wasn't snow season yet, it's also close by the Donner Ski area. The property as some parking spots that are convenient to the lodging rooms. The family run lodge has no-frills style breakfast take-away items - such as boiled eggs, yogurt, granola bars, and also some featured made items (scones and breakfast burritos), but be aware it's available from around 7:30a (and our hikes had us leaving earlier than that). The rooms are "self-check" style, so be prepared to read your follow up communications from the managers w/your check in process. The rooms are simple but clean - featuring a controlled temperature stovepipe style fire place and window seat overlooking the forest behind the lodge. There is also a small stream on one side of the property. All-in-all a great spot that's convenient and less crowded and less-pricey than most spots in the Truckee area and the rooms are quaint and rustic but nice, too. read more

This is a beautiful small B&B in a perfect location! Only 5 rooms, family owned, and perfect for families. Right across the street from the famous local ice cream shop! Easy check in and comfortable accommodations. We will return! read more

We are currently here for only one night with our kids. Place is amazing so far. Awesome cozy little rooms that make you feel like you are in your own cabins . They basically are your own cabins with the fire place in each room and bunk beds for the kids. Very close to multiple ski resorts and very close to downtown truckee. Very clean, spacious and the guy I spoke with on the phone that manages the place is great to work with, I'm guessing he is the owner. Self check in with code at the doors to rooms make it easy. 10/10 recommend. Not a lot of snow right now but we will definitely be back with the family again next time we have a lot of snow. Possibly may even come back during summer to enjoy the lake. Price is reasonable, definitely worth every penny. read more

Donner Lake Inn - Front of lodge - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Truckee, California

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Great little place. Not like other BnBs, good privacy and on-suites. Cozy but well thought out rooms. More of a mini hotel with nice private grounds and a very nice grab and go breakfast. Loosing a star for the bed. I'm a side sleeper and my shoulder is throbbing. Thin, cheap, too firm mattress for 200lb me with shoulder issues. Will gladly come back after mattress upgrade. Awesome location right off 50 access road at lake level. Across from dope Truckee Ice Creamery. Beautiful walks in either direction. If you fish, bring your pole... Great fishing decks right across the street with good action the 7a I was here. read more

This is an easy one, fantastic place, you can walk to everything at Donner West! Rooms very clean, shower water hot, beds very comfortable! The owners Paul & Mindy are the best, they make you feel like you are home and the breakfast each morning tops restaurant quality. If we can leave 10 stars we would, we will be back! read more

A wonderful wonderful place!!!!! We have lived in Truckee for 25 years and are doing some remodeling so came here to spend the night for fun. What a great choice!! If anyone has anything negative to say don't even take that in consideration. This place can't be better than it is. Great service, easy check in and a wonderful breakfast!!! Thank you Donner Lake Inn for letting us stay here last night. Just charming!!!! read more

Stay here if you want to be treated like family. Paul and Mindy were great hosts, who made us feel welcomed, cared for, and valued. They were very knowledgeable of the area as well, and we had a lot of success in following their recommendations for activities and eateries. The cozy little cabin rooms are just enough space, with comfortable accommodations (we stayed in the Moose Crossing room). The sleigh bed and gas fire kept us warm at night. We took a dip in the hot tub, which was so relaxing. The breakfast was delicious and the afternoon snack we got to enjoy with the hosts and other guests was a lot of fun. We did have to contend with quite a bit of snow during our stay, but they kept up with it as best as possible and we had no issues coming and going. I would highly recommend this place and we will absolutely be returning if we end up back this way. read more

A few weeks ago, my wife and I had a weekend totally free, which is an extremely rare occurrence for us, so we decided to escape the heat of the Sacramento Valley for a weekend. As I was looking for a place to stay, I came across the listing for the Dinner Lake Inn and was very interested, but the listing said we needed to check-in by 6 pm. And my wife wouldn't get home until that time and we would still have to drive a little over an hour to get there. So I was disappointed, but was able to find and book a hotel room in Truckee. The next day, I called the Donner Lake Inn to get some info on fishing the lake and mentioned that I was interested in a room they had available, but we wouldn't be able to make their check-in time and would probably wouldn't arrive until 8 pm. The kind voice on the other end of the phone was Mindy and she was more than accommodating for us, so I booked the room for 2 nights and was able to cancel the hotel. Upon arrival, we were pleasantly greeted by Paul, who showed us to our very cozy room and told us about breakfast in the morning and a Happy Hour in the afternoon. The room was so relaxed and comfortable feeling that all of our stress from the week instantly melted away. The tasty breakfasts that we were treated to each morning were expertly prepared by Mindy and Paul themselves. As a chef myself, I can fully appreciate the love and dedication they put into presenting us with such a pretty and delicious breakfast. We were fortunate to share the table (socially distanced, of course) with one other guest and had very pleasant conversation with him over breakfast. This was no run of the mill continental breakfast. After enjoying activities for the day and the splendor of the lake, we came back to the Inn for the Happy Hour and were served a nice glass of wine and some nibbles prepared by Mindy on their deck. No other guests came up and so we spent over 2 hours just chatting with Mindy and Paul like we were old friends. To say that we had an enjoyable stay at the Donner Lake Inn would be a huge understatement!!! It was such a pleasure to meet Mindy and Paul and have this charming couple welcome us into their home and treat us like family. We look forward to making a return trip soon!!! read more

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Awesome B&B and great service. There are new owners. And from what I can see from other revkews, looks like nothing has changed - amd thats awesome. The owners are great people, rooms are pefect, location excellent. 100% recommend, for everything from a vacation to a nearby minitrip for Reno locals. The place rules. read more

Very nice B&B next to Donner Lake. We were glad we found this place for a weekend getaway with friends. Our room was very cozy, clean and comfortable. It was the perfect space for a family of four (2 adults, 2 children). You can walk to the beach from the Inn and a short drive takes you pretty much everywhere in the Donner/Truckee area. Paul and Mindy, the innkeepers are very friendly and you can see their passion to receive and help their guests. The breakfast is excellent. We will sure come back! read more

Very impressed with their adherence to Covid guidelines. They've reduced the number of rooms available to allow thorough cleaning between visits including minimum 24 hour vacancy in each room. Hosts and guest wearing masks, except when guests are eating. Plenty of space between tables (30 feet for breakfast). Hosts are constantly cleaning contact surfaces: doorknobs, banisters, etc. We are older and in a high risk group, so we appreciated their diligent efforts to protect everyone. Food is still excellent and it was great to spend a few days in the land of the tall pines and beautiful Donner Lake. Managed to find a boat rental in Donner State Park and rented a canoe for several hours each day. Even the staff at the boat rental followed Covid guidelines, sanitizing life jackets and paddles. Bottom line: A great B&B in a beautiful location that is working hard to keep guests stay safe while enjoying the great outdoors. read more

Donner Lake Inn - Getting ready to rent a canoe on Donner Lake. - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Truckee, California

we had the best experience staying at the bed and breakfast. The hosts were very kind and accommodating to our urgent needs. The are is beautiful and almost everything is within walking distance. We will most definitely be staying with them again. 1000/10 would recommend. read more

Enjoyed our stay and we very much appreciated Paul and Mindy's superb hospitality - advice on our daily plans, nice convo, excellent breakfast and evening snack, and at home feel. read more

The inn owners are the sweetest couple and really make you feel at home. We just left there today and will definitely be back. They serve you complimentary homemade breakfasts, Saturday morning was served with homemade pumpkin bread and it's morning (Sunday) served with homemade banana bread. Very yummy, the place is so welcoming and inviting. You leave as they have become your second family. read more

Decent hotel, excellent complimentary breakfast. On the negative side, there is no elevator, and they don't allow food service delivery (Door Dash, Uber Eats, etc) to deliver directly to your room. read more

First time staying at the Inn. The hosts, paul and Mindy could not be any more welcoming. Our room was clean and well appointed. Really appreciated the fact that we could park our car near the front door to the room.... Breakfasts were delicious and served with outstanding concern to meeting our needs. Definitely will return to visit and see the Goldilocks and her cubs....... read more

Donner Lake Inn B&B was perfect. Quiet setting in the woods next to a creek - and across the road from Donner Lake. The room was immaculate and comfortable with well crafted fishing related decorations. Mindy and Paul were welcoming, warm and helpful. Their gourmet breakfasts were delicious. We appreciated their care about Covid - asking if we had been vaccinated before we came, and sitting us at a separate table the morning that a larger party was having breakfast, as we were worried about exposure in the close proximity to other guests at breakfast table. Appreciated their thoughtfulness! read more

My husband and I had a wonderful stay at Donner Lake Inn. Our room was warm and inviting, the breakfast delicious, and Paul and Mindy were superb hosts. We are already looking forward to our next visit. We plan to return to Donner Lake Inn several times each year. read more

A winter wonderland getaway! Thank you to Paul and Mindy for the hospitality . This B&B was amazing and will definitely be coming back soon. Even though covid regulations were still implemented we still feel like we got the full experience. The room that we choose was Bear's Lair and it is exactly as described and shown on the website but much bigger/very spacious. The beautiful room has a window that you can't not stop starting out of , it has such a beautiful view. Breakfast was amazing and definitely kept us full for the morning, Paul was able to bring us coffee and our "to go" breakfast to the room. The room was also very cozy and the heater definitely kept us warm at night. We also took a morning walk and 5 min down we were able to see Donner Lake it was breathtaking! Downtown truckee is only 15 min or less away from the B&B and it has some really good restaurants we got to enjoy for dinner. I can't wait to go back soon, we shared our experience with our family and friends they are also exited too stay here soon ! read more

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My husband, myself and our 4 month old stayed at the Donner Lake Inn this past weekend. We received a warm welcome from Paul and we had the smoothest check in. The room was perfect for our family. The morning coffee and daily breakfast prepared by Mindy and Paul was delicious and something to look forward to! The Inn is in a very convent location close to local beaches, bars and ice cream parlor! We enjoyed our stay. read more

Couldn't have asked for more. Called up to make reservations and in the course of the conversation, I mentioned that the trip was a birthday get away. She asked how I'd heard about them, and I told her I'd seen the reviews of her cinnamon bread french toast here on yelp. When we arrived... she was baking fresh cinnamon bread for our breakfast the next morning, and made me an extra loaf to take home as a birthday present! My friend and I are both lactose adverse, and she made everything for us with soy (despite having 4 other lactose friendly guests). Steaming cups of hot cocoa and homemade peanut butter cookies in the afternoon after a long day snow shoeing were a welcome site. As was the electric pot bellied stove in our cozy room by the creek. I had the hot tub all to myself that night under the trees and snow. Amazing place, convenient to Royal Gorge, Tahoe Donner, and a short hop from Squaw. Praying for snow so I can go back and visit Mindy and the Inn at least once more before the season ends! read more

Donner Lake Inn - Electric "wood" stove, thermostat controlled, kept the room toasty. Wide window seat great spot for admiring the woods & creek. - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Truckee, California

This is a four-star review of a great little b&b right on the shores of Donner Lake and right off the freeway. We loved the location, the clean room, chocolates and robes in the room, the burning gas stoves keeping the rooms toasty, and the delightful breakfasts each morning. There's also a hot tub and a comfortable lounge to play games and enjoy an afternoon snack. Everything was quite comfortable, and the hosts Mindy and Paul are extraordinarily attentive. In fact, our only concern was that perhaps they're just a tad too attentive, and perhaps there are just a few too many rules. This place will shine and this will be a 5-star review once the hosts relax just a little bit. If you don't want us to set foot in the kitchen nook in the lounge, rope it off, rather than reminding us three times per day not to set foot in the kitchen; the hot tub has random hours it's on- and off-limits, so we never got to use it; the lounge and living room too is off-limits much of the day. I think this place will truly be excellent once the hosts have been doing this a few more years and relax just a little bit, which will let guests relax a little bit more. As it is, it feels a little like the hosts are babysitting you. Not a bad thing, just something to be aware of. ps: I have bumped this review up to 5 stars as a snow storm blew in and we couldn't leave as planned. Mindy and Paul set us up for another night, which was absolutely essential. Sometimes being too attentive is just right :-) read more

Wonderful place to stay, very clean and professional. Breakfast was very good and filling. Mindy was a very nice host and we had long nice conversations . I am not able to said how much I enjoyed the visit. read more

Mindy and Paul are sooo super sweet. I would highly recommend you staying at this B&B if you are going to be at the Sugar Bowl. or any of the other resorts around the area. Mindy makes these amazing brownie cookies. OMG soooo good. YOU must ask her to make you some. I was there with my hubby and friend and they left us chocolates and water. How cute? And she took photos of us without being asked. Super nice! We had spinach and pepper frittatas with her fresh herbs and biscuits, melt in your mouth biscuits. Would highly recommend and we plan to be back very very soon! read more

We had a lovely stay at the Donner Lake Inn a couple of weeks ago. The room was cozy, the breakfast was delicious and Paul and Mindy's hospitality was impeccable. They managed to get our two picky eaters to finish their whole meal two days in a row. We loved everything about our weekend getaway and can't wait to return! read more

The Donner Lake Inn is a great get-away spot. It is not far from the bay area, but feels a million miles away. It is very peaceful, yet close to skiing, the cute town of Truckee and Donner Lake is a short walk away! Each breakfast is a treat prepared fresh each morning. It was nice to return in the late afternoon and enjoy some wine and cheese in the great room. We will definitely be returning! read more

Great little getaway love the people always very friendly and in the winter is the most beautiful thing you will ever see so peaceful and beautiful and the best thing you can ever do is visit read more

The Donner Lake Inn is an outstanding B & B. The hosts, Mindy and Paul, are personable and take hospitality to the next level! Every need or question was attended to immediately. The property is beautiful, the service fantastic and the rooms quaint, clean and lovely. The breakfast was out of this world. My friend and I went there for a Gal Pal winter weekend getaway and would highly, highly recommend it for anyone. What a great place to stay! read more

The best place we've ever stayed at! Donner Lake Inn is minutes away from West End Beach - the starting point for the sprint triathlon we were participating in. Breakfast is served every day at 8 am by the superstar Chef Mindy. Although our race went from 7:30-9, Mindy was kind enough to keep our breakfast warm. The scrumptious egg souffle, home fries, sausage, and homemade biscuit and was the perfect feast after our race. We stayed at the Bear's Lair - it was very clean and home-y and every room has their own bathroom. We highly recommend this bed and breakfast to anyone who's looking for the best breakfast in Donner Lake, a comfortable room, and the best hosts. read more

Donner Lake Inn B & B is the BEST!! Within walking distance to the lake. Very comfortable rooms, nice soft sheets, and puffy pillows. On-site parking. The B & B is spotless and so nicely decorated. Mindy makes an amazing breakfast. Paul and Mindy are such wonderful hosts. Upon leaving, Paul took our photo in front of the B & B, and emailed to us -- such a nice touch!! Paul also suggested a more scenic route home, which we took, and really enjoyed the drive. We enjoyed our stay very much. We would love to come again. read more

The best part of staying here - the breakfast. The location - nearby the ski resorts and of course the Donner Lake. read more

Combine the spectacular mountain scenery, the warmth and graciousness of innkeepers Mindy and Paul, and Mindy's awesome breakfasts and you can't go wrong. It's conveniently located a few miles from town, across the road from really great homemade ice cream and across another road from Donner Lake in a peaceful and quiet setting. Mindy and Paul made us feel completely welcome in their home and, upon our request, provided customized itineraries for hiking and day trips. We spent six days at Donner Lake and were not ready to leave. Many thanks for the iced coffee. read more

Our family took a mid-week getaway here in November, right after an early snow in the Sierras. Due to the owner's Covid protocols, we had the Inn to ourselves, and had a safe, relaxing, enjoyable visit. Hosts Mindy and Paul provide clean rustic rooms, great breakfasts, and tested local trail/activities/restaurant recommendations. I especially enjoyed our conversations over breakfasts and afternoon snacks. We've recommended the Inn to our closest friends, and plan a return trip in the Spring. read more

A charming Inn nestled in the woods across from Donner Lake, with the most gracious and hospitable hosts, Paul and Mindy! The rooms are very comfortable and overlook the creek, and provide a lovely resting place after all the activities at Donner Lake and surroundings. Breakfasts were delicious and thoughtful in the presentation and the variety, and the attention to any dietary needs. Also, Paul and Mindy provide an afternoon snack on the deck overlooking the creek (with a peek at the lake!) and are most engaging, making us feel most welcome. They were entirely careful with all sanitation during this challenging COVID time, and we felt safe in this regard. They provide outdoor couches and comfortable chairs by the creek for lounging, and we thoroughly enjoyed these too. We will return! read more

My husband and kids had driven up to ski at Boreal this past Saturday but got caught in the snow storm. The normally 4 hour drive turned into a 9 hour traffic standstill nightmare. They still had 25 miles to go to get to their original lodging site so my husband had me call hotels in the area to find any last minute cancellations. I was losing hope when Paul from Donner Lake Inn answered the phone on the 2nd ring and told me that he did indeed have a room available for them (hooray!). It was 8pm when I made the first call. My family was only 4 miles away but traffic was so bad that they still hadn't moved. I called Paul again at 9:15pm to let them know what was going on. He was so gracious about waiting up for them and told me not to worry about inconveniencing them. Considering that Donner Lake Inn is a bed and breakfast run by 2 people and that normal check-in time was between 4pm and 6pm, I am extremely grateful that they were willing to go above and beyond. My family finally arrived at 10pm and were taken to their cabin which was already nice and toasty because Paul and Mindy had turned on the heat when I made the reservation. The next morning brought blueberry pancakes and bacon. Paul and Mindy even took pictures of my family and emailed them to me. They also sent a loaf of delicious banana chocolate chip bread with them so they could have something to snack on for the trip home! In a world where most people are just out to make a buck, Paul and Mindy's personalized attention and sweet nature definitely stood out! Big thanks to them for helping make my son's first snow experience a great success. We will definitely stay here again! read more

We just got back from a two night stay here. One of the best B&B experiences I have had. Mindy was super nice, made us feel so welcome. She makes awesome breakfast, especially the cinnamon bread pudding. There was a complimentary glass of wine, tea, cookies etc offered each evening. We spent a long time chatting with her. Rooms are cozy and beds are comfortable. We got vouchers for tubing at soda springs, the purpose of our visit. Our dinner plans at Zanos on the second night ended in disaster but Mindy was kind enough to offer pies, bananas and a glass of milk for my son so we did not sleep hungry. She even gave us muffins for the road the day we left. Superb service. The hot tub in the back is awesome too, right next to a creek. Definitely going back here if we go to Tahoe again. read more

Donner Lake Inn is a wonderful place for relaxing vacation with delicious breakfast greeting you every morning. Mindy and Paul are wonderful hosts. They are very warm and knowledgable. Thanks again for making our vacation one of the memorable ones. We will absolutely be returning! read more

Stayed here last winter and had a great time. The rooms are warm and cozy and Mindy was a super host. Fresh baked cookies and a wonderful breakfast. The kids (5 and 2) ate most of the food too which is rare. We will definitely stay here again next time we come for some sledding. read more

Mindy and Paul are amazing people and the bests hosts ever. Mindy made sure to take our preferences before we arrived at the inn and made sure we felt at home. We had a wonderful time chatting with the two of them. The room was very comfortable with a hot tub very close to it. The Inn is located very close to the freeway and right across the river. We definitely intend to go back soon :) read more