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Hunter by AvantStay | Award-Winning Riverfront Cabin | 5 Min from Palisades

Lakefront villa with kitchen and balcony

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Nestled in Olympic Valley, Hunter offers an enchanting retreat along the Truckee River. This secluded craftsman cabin is perfect for entertaining friends and family with its functional design, beamed wooden ceilings, and beautiful granite flooring. Enjoy a drink under the stars or roast marshmallows at the outdoor fire pit.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12440 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hunter by AvantStay | Award-Winning Riverfront Cabin | 5 Min from Palisades

★ Recognized as one of our best. This home was a finalist in the 2025 AvantStay Awards, our annual celebration of top-tier stays.

Welcome to Hunter, an AvantStay home!

Life on the Truckee River never looked so enchanting! Enjoy this sizeable craftsman cabin in the woods with beamed wooden ceilings, beautiful granite flooring, and wooden finishes, inducing the ultimate level of comfort.

Hunter is a perfect choice for those looking to hit the slopes. You'll be located in Olympic Valley, just a 7-minute drive from Palisade Resort and close to Alpine Meadows at Palisade.

This secluded home offers a functional design perfect for entertaining friends and family. Put down a blanket in your backyard and toast a drink to the starry night. Features include a table tennis table, poker table, skeeball, BBQ, and an outdoor fire pit perfect for roasting s'mores. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub, perfect for unwinding after a long day. For fitness enthusiasts, there’s a Peloton bike available for adults—ideal for getting in a workout before heading out for the day.

Nearby Activities: Burton State Creek Park, NorthStar Resort, Pole Creek Trailhead (Biking), PlumpJack Cafe (Top Rated Restaurant), Moody's Bistro and Bar (Live Music), Action Water sports (Jet Ski on Lake Tahoe).

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team. Whether it’s fridge stocking or in-home massages, AvantStay offers a variety of upgrades & experiences to enhance your stay.

Home Truths:
- Please note that during the winter months, all outdoor furniture, including the grills, will be unavailable.
- This home does not have AC.
- Please do not leave any garbage, sunscreen, chapstick, or food in your cars as this is an extremely active bear area.
- We allow service animals at this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- This home has a max overnight occupancy of 12 guests and a max daytime occupancy of 18 guests.
- This home has a casita that features a small kitchen and king bed.

Please view the Placer County Good Neighbor Flyer here: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:c1fb5ca4-80f6-4904-8387-2c49b9c2951d
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Parking Details:
- 4 spots in the driveway.
- 2-car garage.
- No street parking allowed.
- Violations result in fines of $1,000 and up, and revocation of the permit after three or more violations.

This home comes with a pack n' play travel crib available. A high chair can be provided upon request with at least 24hrs advanced notice. Just ask and we are happy to accommodate you and your little ones!

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The room configuration is as follows:

Primary Bedroom / King with ensuite
Bedroom 2 / Two double beds w/ twin trundle & ensuite
Bedroom 3 / King bed with ensuite
Bedroom 4 / King bed with ensuite
Bedroom 5 / Queen bed with ensuite
Bedroom 6 (Casita) / King bed with ensuite
+ 2 twin size tri-fold sleeping mats

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Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

Permit: STR20-70670
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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,736 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located in Truckee, this villa is in a rural area and on a river. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Donner Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at North Tahoe Regional Park or Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. Jet skiing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Olympic Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Olympic Valley Park - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Spa at Everline - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • The Links at Everline Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Donner Lake - 14 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 10 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KT Base Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Olympic House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wildflour Baking Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hunter by AvantStay | Award-Winning Riverfront Cabin | 5 Min from Palisades pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hunter by AvantStay | Award-Winning Riverfront Cabin | 5 Min from Palisades?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hunter by AvantStay | Award-Winning Riverfront Cabin | 5 Min from Palisades?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hunter by AvantStay | Award-Winning Riverfront Cabin | 5 Min from Palisades located?

Situated on a river, this villa is steps away from Tahoe National Forest and Truckee River. Olympic Valley Park is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

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