Your cozy Donner Summit escape awaits! Just minutes from top ski resorts (Sugar Bowl, Northstar, Palisades, and more) and endless winter fun: ski, snowboard, snowshoe, or sled right outside your door.
• Soak in the hot tub under the stars
• Cook in a fully equipped kitchen + enjoy movie nights on the projector
• Sleep soundly in two queen beds + loft twin
• Modern bath, fast Wi-Fi, laundry, and essentials
Your perfect winter getaway is here. Check out the listing!
The space
🏔️ A cozy Donner Summit A-frame for lake days, trail adventures, and hot tub nights
Nestled in a peaceful alpine neighborhood on Donner Summit, Summit Blue Cabin is a comfortable mountain escape for families, couples, and small groups. Spend your days hiking, swimming, paddling, biking, skiing, sledding, or exploring Truckee and Tahoe — then come home to a private hot tub, forest-view deck, cozy living room, and fully stocked kitchen.
☀️ Summer on Donner Summit
In warmer months, the cabin is an ideal basecamp for classic mountain days:
→ Swim, paddle, fish, or picnic at Donner Lake, about 10 minutes away
→ Hike nearby Donner Summit trails or sections of the Pacific Crest Trail
→ Explore granite viewpoints, climbing areas, and alpine scenery
→ Bike local roads and trails
→ Wade, fish, or relax near the Yuba River
→ Visit Truckee for restaurants, coffee, shops, and family-friendly activities
→ Take a day trip to Lake Tahoe for beaches, boating, and sightseeing
After a day outside, grill dinner on the deck, soak in the hot tub under the stars, or settle in for a movie night on the projector.
❄️ Winter Wonderland
When the snow falls, the cabin is minutes from some of the best winter fun in the Tahoe/Donner area. Snowshoe, sled, or play in the snow nearby, or take a short drive to Sugar Bowl, Boreal, Donner Ski Ranch, Soda Springs, and Royal Gorge. Northstar and Palisades Tahoe are also within driving distance for bigger ski days.
🛋️ Relax in Comfort
The cabin is thoughtfully set up for an easy, stress-free stay:
→ Outdoor Deck: Soak in the private hot tub, cook on the BBQ, sip coffee among the trees, or stargaze at night.
→ Cozy Living Room: Relax by the fireplace, read a book, or watch your favorite shows and movies on the 50” projector with Google TV.
→ Comfortable Sleeping: Two bedrooms with queen beds plus a loft with a twin bed. Heated mattress pads are provided for chilly mountain nights.
→ Fully Stocked Kitchen: Cook full meals with modern appliances, cookware, dishes, spices, coffee setup, and the basics you need for an easy stay.
→ Modern Amenities: Fast Wi-Fi, high-pressure shower, laundry, linens, hot tub towels, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and essentials.
📍 Location Highlights
→ Donner Lake: About 10 minutes away for swimming, paddling, fishing, beach days, and picnics
→ Nearby Trails: Donner Summit hiking, biking, granite views, and Pacific Crest Trail access
→ On-site / Nearby Outdoor Fun: Hike, snowshoe, sled, fish, or explore right from the area
→ Skiing: Within 6 miles of Royal Gorge, Sugar Bowl, Boreal, Donner Ski Ranch, and Soda Springs
→ Truckee: 16 miles to restaurants, shops, groceries, and activities
→ Lake Tahoe: 28 miles to beaches, boating, paddleboarding, and sightseeing
⭐ Cabin Details
→ Sleeps 5
→ 3 beds: 2 queens + 1 loft twin
→ 1 bathroom
→ Private hot tub on the outdoor deck, heated year-round
→ BBQ grill
→ Fast Wi-Fi
→ Google TV projector; stream with your own login
→ Fully stocked kitchen
→ Washer, dryer, and detergent pods
→ Kid-friendly with Pack ’n Play and children’s dishware
🧺 What’s Provided
We’ve tried to make the cabin feel easy and well-stocked, so you can spend less time packing and more time enjoying the mountains.
→ Linens and hot tub towels
→ Dishes, cookware, utensils, spices, and basic kitchen supplies
→ Coffee setup with drip machine, grinder, sugar, and filters
→ Shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, body soap, and bathroom essentials
→ Laundry supplies
→ Family-friendly basics including Pack ’n Play and children’s dishware
🌲 A Note on the Mountain Setting
Like many cabins on Donner Summit, the home is designed for mountain living. Summer evenings are often cool, and we provide the comforts you need for a relaxed stay. Mountain weather can change quickly, so bring layers and come ready for a true alpine getaway.
Whether you’re planning lake days, trail adventures, ski weekends, or a quiet escape in the trees, Summit Blue Cabin is a cozy home base for enjoying Donner Summit in every season.
Guest access
Guests will have full access to the entire cabin, located in the peaceful PlaVada neighborhood. Enjoy nearby snow play in winter, scenic hiking trails, and easy river access—all just steps from your door.
Other things to note
→ House Rules: Failure to follow house rules will result in being asked to leave without a refund. This includes no pets, no smoking (inside or on deck), no additional guests, and no fires (candles included) due to wildfire risk. Outdoor security cameras monitor the deck and driveway for safety.
→ Winter Travel: A 4WD/AWD vehicle and chains are essential during snowy conditions. Be prepared to shovel if snowfall occurs during your stay (shovels provided).
→ Severe Weather Flexibility: Weather on Donner Summit can be unpredictable. We’re happy to adjust dates if snow impacts travel if possible, but bring enough groceries to stay cozy if you get snowed in!
→ Health, safety, and well-being of our guests are of utmost importance. For this reason, we use a thorough cleaning process after each check-out.
Feel free to contact us with any additional questions you might have.
