Blue Moose -2 Masters, Hot Tub + Generator | Cabin in Truckee

Welcome to The Blue Moose - a Tahoe Cohost Collective home.
Designed and furnished with extended families and entertaining in mind, The Blue Moose combines classic Tahoe character with the amenities that make a mountain getaway easy. Relax in the 7-person covered hot tub, gather around the pass-through fireplace, prepare a meal in our well-stocked kitchen and covered BBQ, or step from the backyard directly onto the Alder Creek trail system.
Maximum 7 adults | 1 dog
We respect our guests' privacy and aim to provide a seamless, independent stay. We will not be present on the property during your visit but are readily available via the messaging app should you need any assistance or local recommendations. We will provide you with a digital guidebook to help answer any questions that may come up. Our team is available 8am - 9pm PT.
Our Tahoe Donner home is conveniently located on a quiet street.
Below are distances to some of our many resorts and amenities:
• Tahoe Donner Trout Creek Rec Center - 1.4 miles
• Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort – 2.8 miles
• Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area – 2.6 miles
• Tahoe Donner Snow play – 1.5 miles
• Northstar Ski Resort – 12 miles (our location near Alder Creek Road is super convenient to Northstar)
• Palisades Tahoe – 15 miles
• Sugar Bowl Ski Resort – 11 miles
• Lake Tahoe (Tahoe City) – 17 miles
• Reno Airport – 39 miles
• Truckee – 6 miles
Our home is located in the private, members-only Tahoe Donner resort community. With six provided guest passes, you’ll have access to a wide range of amenities. Each guest pass will allow one individual access to Tahoe Donner's private amenities with a Daily Access Fee (charged by Tahoe Donner). Please note, the daily access fee is paid by the guest to the Tahoe Donner HOA upon arrival to the facilities. Access may be limited during peak times, so plan accordingly to enjoy the full experience! For more details on current schedules and reservations, visit Tahoe Donner's website.
Each card grants one individual (ages 3+) access per day to private amenities, subject to Daily Access Fees and any of the following blackout dates:
Jan 17-19 (MLK Day)
Feb 14-16 (President’s Day)
May 23-25 (Memorial Day)
July 1-5 (July 4th)
Sept 5-7 (Labor Day)
Nov 26-29 (Thanksgiving Day)
Dec 24-Jan 3 (Christmas/New Year’s holiday)
In addition to Tahoe Donner amenities, Guests of the Blue Moose enjoy access to a multitude of other local amenities, including the Truckee Community Pool, Fitness Center & Indoor Track, Truckee Ice Rink, West End Beach on Donner Lake, Summer Camps for the kids, and much more. The Truckee Community Pool opened its doors in 2016. The 26,000 sf Aquatics Center includes a 10-lane competition lap pool and an 89 degree warm-water pool. Blue Moose guests appreciate the super reasonable rates and short 10 minute drive to the pool and rec center via Alder Creek Road.
Guests have access to the entire home, including the garage, with the exception of a few locked owner closets.
There are 6 parking spaces — 2 in the garage and 4 in the driveway.
Inside, you’ll find a warm mountain-style design with vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, fir floors, and cedar accents. The main level features a well-equipped kitchen, spacious dining room, cozy pub-style dining nook, and a living room centered around a beautiful pass-through fireplace.
The home has four bedrooms, including two ensuite primary suites, plus a downstairs bonus/media room that’s perfect for movie nights, kids, or working remotely. With multiple gathering spaces and private sleeping areas, the layout works beautifully for both larger families and smaller groups.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THE BLUE MOOSE:
- Whole-house Generac backup generator — a major advantage during Tahoe winter storms and power interruptions
- 7-person Hot Spring® spa on a covered deck — no shoveling required
- Media room/private office with 65” TV, gas fireplace, foosball table, sofa, club chairs, and desk
- Game-ready garage with ping pong table, 2 TVs, refrigerator, and gear storage
- Five dining areas:
1. 10-seat formal dining table
2. 6-seat pub-style dining nook
3. 4-seat covered-deck dining table
4. 6-seat outdoor dining table
5. 4-seat gas fire pit table
- Outdoor dining and fire pit areas are generally unavailable in winter
- Flat-panel TVs in all bedrooms, living room, media room, and garage with YouTube TV
- High-speed Optimum internet
- Pack-n-Play, booster seat, and stair gate
- Pet-friendly
A KITCHEN MADE FOR FAMILY GATHERINGS:
The kitchen is exceptionally well stocked for guests who enjoy cooking and entertaining:
- Viking range and KitchenAid appliances
- Weber BBQ, hard piped to gas, located on the covered deck
- High-end tri-ply professional stainless-steel cookware
- Matching dinnerware, flatware, drinkware, wine glasses, and cutlery
- Instant Pot, electric tea kettle, toaster, blender, and Cuisinart stainless-steel coffee maker
- Coffee beans, grinder, and filters
- Essential spices, oils, condiments, and more
OUTDOOR LIVING & TRAILS:
One of the best features of The Blue Moose is its location.
Alder Creek and the surrounding hiking and biking trails are just steps from the backyard, making this an ideal home base for outdoor enthusiasts and dog owners.
In winter, enjoy convenient access toward Northstar via Tahoe Donner’s back route. In summer, take advantage of Tahoe Donner’s extensive recreation options and nearby Donner Lake.
For lake and beach days, we provide adult and kids’ beach chairs, pool noodles, a beach umbrella, beach blanket, and folding all-terrain beach cart.
Whether you’re visiting for skiing, mountain biking, lake days, or simply relaxing by the fire, The Blue Moose makes an ideal Truckee/Tahoe retreat.
TAHOE DONNER AMENITIES & IMPORTANT PRIVATE AMENITY ACCESS INFORMATION:
Our home is located in Tahoe Donner, giving guests access to a wide range of both public and private amenities, including but not limited to:
- Donner Lake Private Beach Club Marina — sandy beach, boat launch, watercraft rentals, and snack bar
- Tahoe Donner Downhill and Cross-Country Ski Resorts, plus snow play and sledding areas
- 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, and practice area
- Miles of scenic hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, plus the Equestrian Center and mountain bike rentals
- Three heated swimming pools, hot tubs, saunas, fitness center, and massage therapy
- Pickleball, tennis, basketball, and bocce courts
- Gourmet lodge-style restaurant and family-friendly pizza restaurant
Access to Tahoe Donner’s private amenities requires a valid Short-Term Tenant Card plus payment of the applicable Daily Access Fee at the time of entry. Our property includes 6 Short-Term Tenant Cards for guest use; one card is required per person, age 3+, per day.
Blackout dates apply during select peak and holiday periods, during which Short-Term Tenant Cards cannot be used for private amenities. Public amenities remain unaffected.
2026 blackout dates: Jan 17–19, Feb 14–16, May 23–25, Jul 1–5, Sep 5–7, Nov 26–29, Dec 24–Jan 3
To ensure a transparent and smooth stay, please review these important details:
- Hot Tub Cleanings: We schedule hot tub cleanings ahead of guest arrivals. If the spa is serviced on the day of your arrival, it may still be heating due to the recent cleaning. If the spa is not hot when you arrive, please notify us so we can confirm the status with the spa service company.
- Nearby forest work: In conjunction with ongoing defensible-space tree-thinning projects throughout Tahoe Donner, the Forest Service is conducting tree-removal work on National Forest land adjacent to our property and other homes along the perimeter of Tahoe Donner. At times, guests may hear logging activity, and access to some Tahoe Donner trails may occasionally be limited.
- We can accommodate no more than 7 adults (over the age of 13).
- 1 dog allowed with payment of pet fee. Please review all pet rules prior to your stay. If additional dogs are brought to the property without prior approval, an additional charge equal to double the pet fee will apply. The pet fee must be paid prior to arrival and is specifically intended to cover additional cleaning.
- Mountain Life & Wildlife: Dust, pollen, and tree sap can accumulate quickly on outdoor furniture. The BBQ and some outdoor furniture may be stored or unavailable during winter, typically from October through May. As with any mountain home, occasional wildlife may seek shelter, so please help us by keeping exterior doors closed.
- Winter travel: A 4WD/AWD vehicle, chains, or snow tires may be required during winter conditions. Guests are responsible for monitoring road and weather conditions before and during their stay.
- Weather, wildfire smoke & other uncontrollable events: Mountain weather can change quickly. We are not responsible for circumstances outside our control, including poor air quality during wildfire season, winter storms, snow conditions, road conditions, or similar events. We strongly recommend purchasing independent travel insurance, as our cancellation policy will be upheld.
- Safety: The home is equipped with smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and a first aid kit.
- No Air Conditioning: Like most homes in Tahoe, our cabin does not have AC. Its wooded setting and cool mountain evenings help keep the home comfortable during much of the summer.
STR Permit #025748 | Maximum Overnight Occupancy (Adults 13+): 12 (over the age of 13; no more than 7 adults) | 6 Parking Spaces | Truckee’s STR Rules Listed in House Rules/Rental Agreement | Anytime a pet/service animal/emotional support animal is outside of the home and is not in a fully fenced backyard, the pet/service animal/emotional service animal must be kept on a leash and accompanied by the owner.

Blue Moose -2 Masters, Hot Tub + Generator is located in Truckee. Blue Moose -2 Masters, Hot Tub + Generator provides accommodation, featuring TV, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, among other amenities. This Cabin features Parking, Pet Friendly and Pool to make your stay a comfortable one.

Blue Moose -2 Masters, Hot Tub + Generator has 4 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cabin because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cabin, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cabin has a friendly neighborhood, and the Truckee has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cabin in Truckee, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.