Summary:
180 degrees of Martis Valley, and a house built to do it justice. Pinnacle Loop is a fully renovated retreat at the top of Tahoe Donner. Four king bedrooms across three levels, sleeping 10. Outside: cedar sauna, cold plunge Seasonal, and salt-water hot tub under open sky. Inside: zoned mini-splits, gas fireplace, chef's kitchen, two-car garage.
Tahoe Donner Downhill, its new ski lodge and the world-famous Cross Country Center are minutes away.
Heat. Plunge. Soak. Repeat.

The Space:
This is not your average Tahoe Donner cabin. The top-to-bottom renovation is unmistakable - clean lines, bright white finishes, and high-end touches across three levels.

SLEEPING FOR 10
Four king bedrooms on premium mattresses: one on the top floor, one on the main level, two downstairs. A queen sleeper sofa off the main-level dining room completes the count - and sits right in the path of the view. An open loft desk station outside the top-floor bedroom makes a genuine workspace.
THREE FULL BATHS
Same modern aesthetic throughout, with heated tile floors underfoot.
THE VIEW
Step onto the deck for 180-degree panoramic views of the Martis Valley, one of the most expansive and unspoiled vistas in the Truckee area. Morning coffee hits different up here.
BUILT TO PERFORM
Solar assisted - no battery backup. Zoned heat and AC in every room. Gas fireplace. Unheated two-car garage with ten gravity grabbers for skis and boards, shovel hooks, and a boot warmer.
RECOVERY, BY DESIGN
This home was built with restoration in mind.
CEDAR SAUNA - Dry heat wrapped in aromatic cedar, under the pines.
COLD PLUNGE (Seasonal)- A wood-wrapped plunge with its own chiller, dialed anywhere from 37F to 104F and controlled from your phone. Cold in January, cold in July, no ice runs required.
SALT-WATER HOT TUB - Salt sanitation rather than harsh chlorine: softer on skin, easier on the eyes, no chemical smell afterward. Open sky, valley below, steam rising.
The ritual: heat, plunge, soak, repeat. Three rounds is the traditional Nordic cycle. Most guests find their rhythm by the second night.

THE CHEF'S KITCHEN

Kucht Professional six-burner gas range with convection oven. Kucht built-in convection microwave with air fryer. Bosch 800 Series Wi-Fi dishwasher. Bosch fully automatic bean-to-cup espresso machine. KitchenAid stand mixer, electric milk frother, and Le Creuset Dutch oven. Everything from morning espresso to a slow-braised dinner for ten.

Guest Access:
The entire three-level home is yours, plus the full outdoor wellness area - cedar sauna, cold plunge (seasonal), and salt-water hot tub - and the two-car garage. Self check-in via keypad. Your digital guide arrives before you do.

Worth noting: the sauna, cold plunge (seasonal), and hot tub are at the house, private to your group, and not subject to any guest cap, daily fee, or blackout date. Everything below applies only to Tahoe Donner's shared community facilities.

TAHOE DONNER STR BADGES

6 STR badges, not transferable. Each badge admits one person (age 3+) per day and unlocks Tahoe Donner's private amenities.

IMPORTANT IF YOUR GROUP IS LARGER THAN SIX. This home sleeps 10, but Tahoe Donner allows only 6 STR badges per property, so no more than six members of your group can use the private amenities.

WHAT THE BADGES COVER: Trout Creek Recreation Center - pools, hot tubs, sauna, steam room, and fitness studios - plus tennis and pickleball courts, and the Northwoods Pool and Beach Club Marina in summer. The Golf Course, Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Center, and Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort are public amenities, with no STR badge required.

DAILY ACCESS FEES (2027 rates), paid directly at the amenity on arrival:
Ages 7 and older: $35 per day
Ages 3 to 6: $10 per day
Ages 0 to 2: Free

These fees are set by the Tahoe Donner Association and can change at any time without notice. Please confirm current pricing directly with Tahoe Donner before relying on these figures.

BLACKOUT DATES - PRIVATE AMENITIES
STR badges do not work on peak holidays, when private amenity access is reserved for members.

2026 (remaining):
Nov 26-29 (Thanksgiving)
Dec 24, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027 (Christmas and New Year)

2027 (approved by the Tahoe Donner board on Oct 16, 2026):
• Trout Creek Recreation Center: Jan 1-3, Jan 16-18 (MLK), Feb 13-15 (Presidents' Day), Nov 25-28 (Thanksgiving), Dec 24, 2027 - Jan 2, 2028 (Christmas/New Year)
• Trout Creek, Beach Club Marina and Tennis Center: May 29-31 (Memorial Day)
• All private amenities (Trout Creek, Beach Club Marina, Tennis Center and Northwoods Pool): Jul 1-11 (July 4th week) and Sep 4-6 (Labor Day)

Blackout dates are set by the association and may be adjusted. Please verify with Tahoe Donner if your stay falls near one of these windows.

Even on blackout dates, your sauna, cold plunge (seasonal), and hot tub are unaffected - they are at the house.

PUBLIC AMENITIES have no blackout dates and remain open to short-term tenants year round. Short-term tenants do not receive member or personal-guest discount rates.

Winter at Tahoe Donner: With an STR badge and a daily fee per person, Trout Creek Recreation Center's lap pool, hot tubs, sauna, steam room and gym are open in winter. Trout Creek's recreation and kiddie pools and the Northwoods Pool are seasonal amenities, open in summer only. Downhill skiing, cross-country skiing and Snowplay are open to the public and priced separately, with no STR badge required. STR badges don't work on blackout dates, and entry may be limited by capacity or operations. The Tahoe Donner HOA is completely responsible for these amenities and their hours. No refunds of any kind are given if HOA maintenance, repairs or other circumstances prevent their use.
GOOD TO KNOW: Winter at 7,000 feet brings some of the deepest snow in the region. The driveway is professionally plowed every 24 hours once accumulation exceeds 4 inches, and shovels in the garage handle the rest. A 4WD or AWD vehicle with true snow tires is required Oct 1 - May 31 (see Getting Around). Guests nine and ten use the main-level queen sleeper sofa. Pets welcome for a fee. Exterior Ring camera only, none inside. Three levels with stairs.

The Neighborhood:
You are, quite literally, steps from the best of Tahoe Donner.

ALDER CREEK ADVENTURE CENTER - 0.8 mi / 3 min
One address, three great amenities. The Cross Country Ski Center is one of the largest Nordic operations in North America, with miles of groomed track through old-growth forest. The Equestrian Center shares the site - trail rides in summer, pony rides for the kids. Same trails open to hikers and bikers in warm months.

TAHOE DONNER DOWNHILL + NEW SKI LODGE - 2.5 mi / 7 min
A state-of-the-art lodge that transformed the experience: modern, warm, and blessedly uncrowded next to the resort corridor. The friendliest mountain in Tahoe for families and first-timers.

Ski downhill in the morning, come back for lunch, head out on the Nordic trails in the afternoon. Very few homes in Tahoe put you that close to both.

TROUT CREEK REC CENTER - 3 mi / 8 min
Pools, fitness studios, hot tubs, sauna, steam room.

BEACH CLUB MARINA - 5.5 mi / 13 min
Private beach and marina on Donner Lake. Kayak and paddleboard rentals, lakeside grills.

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN TRUCKEE - 6.5 mi / 14 min
Restaurants, wine bars, galleries, and the Amtrak depot along Commercial Row.

Getting Around:
A PERSONAL VEHICLE IS REQUIRED - YEAR ROUND

Tahoe Donner sits at 6,500-7,000 feet and this home is near the top. There are no walkable restaurants or stores, and rideshare coverage is thin - Uber and Lyft effectively disappear inside the subdivision after dark or during a storm. Regional transit does not serve the interior. Amtrak reaches downtown Truckee, but not this door.

OCTOBER 1 - MAY 31: 4WD OR AWD WITH SNOW TIRES REQUIRED

This is not a suggestion. Chains on a 2WD vehicle will not get you up to this home during or after a storm.

Chain controls are routine. Under R2 conditions, the most common level, every vehicle must chain up EXCEPT 4WD/AWD with snow tires on all four wheels.

RENTING A CAR? This is where guests get caught. An SUV is not automatically all-wheel drive, and almost no rental company fits true snow tires - all-season tires do not meet R2. Book AWD or 4WD specifically and confirm the tires at pickup.

Local roads at this elevation are plowed by Nevada County and can be slow to clear after a major storm. Never plan a tight departure window on a storm day.

JUNE - SEPTEMBER: Roads are clear and any vehicle will do. You will still want your own car.

DRIVE TIMES
Sugar Bowl 14 mi / 22 min
Northstar 14 mi / 22 min
Palisades Tahoe 19 mi / 30 min
Reno Airport (RNO) 45 mi / 50 min
FREE RIDES AROUND TOWN: TART Connect is a free, on-demand shuttle that works like Uber. Request a ride in the TART Connect app for trips anywhere in Truckee and Tahoe Donner, including the ski areas, Trout Creek and downtown. Check the app for current hours.