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Historic Lodging · Downtown Truckee

Sleep beneath
the Sierra stars

A timberman's home from the 1870s, restored with care. Eight rooms of historic charm and modern comfort. Steps from downtown Truckee. Minutes from Lake Tahoe.

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Queen RoomsSleeps 2–3from $230/night
King RoomsSleeps 2–4from $245/night
Family Suite 8A+8BSleeps up to 7from $275/night
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The Heart & Soul of Truckee

Built by hand in the 1870s. Restored with love for today.


George Schaffer was an early settler and timberman. He built this house in the 1870s for his family. Later it housed the mill workers who helped raise a town from the Sierra timber. Their spirit still lives in these walls.

Today the hotel is fully restored. Every modern comfort is here. It is the perfect basecamp for Truckee and North Lake Tahoe in every season.

Archival-style view of 1870s Truckee, a Sierra lumber town on the river
1870s
Original Build
1870s
George Schaffer builds the house on West River Street for his family.
1880s
The home becomes lodging for mill workers in Truckee's timber boom.
2021
A full restoration keeps the historic bones and adds modern comfort.
Today
Eight guest rooms welcome travelers to downtown Truckee.
Guest Rooms

Eight rooms, each with a past

Every room has a private bathroom with a shower. You also get fast Wi-Fi, your own heat controls, and a white noise machine for deep mountain sleep.

Sleeps 2–3Queen room with white linens and blue accent pillows in warm lamplight

The Queen Rooms

Rooms 3 and 7 sit up on the second floor. They are warm, intimate, and perfect for two. Room 3 adds a cot for a third traveler.

Queen bedSleeps 2–3From $230
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Sleeps 2–7King room with gray upholstered headboard and golden window light

The King Rooms

Five spacious king rooms await. Room 2 sleeps four on the main floor. The 8A and 8B suite opens up to sleep seven.

King bedSuite optionFrom $245
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Main FloorAccessible room with queen bed, barn door and roll-in shower

The ADA Room

This main floor room is easy to reach and easy to love. The queen bed has space to maneuver. The roll-in shower has a seat and grab bars.

Roll-in showerMain floorFrom $230
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Historic Charm1870s bones, fully restored
Coffee & TeaComplimentary, self-serve, with snacks
Filtered WaterBottle-filling station
Free Wi-FiFast, throughout the house
En-suite BathsPrivate shower in every room
Deep SleepWhite-noise machines & earplugs
Your Basecamp

Adventure in every season

Walk out the front door to great restaurants and shops. Drive a few minutes to world-class skiing. The Truckee River, Donner Lake, and Lake Tahoe are all close by.

Skier carving powder above Lake Tahoe
Winter

World-class snow

Northstar is 10 minutes away. Palisades Tahoe is 15. Sugar Bowl gets the deepest snow of all.

Fly fishing on the Truckee River at golden hour
Summer

River & trail

Raft the river. Fish the golden evenings. Hike, climb, and play five alpine golf courses.

Historic downtown Truckee storefronts glowing at twilight
Year-round

Downtown Truckee

Historic storefronts and one-of-a-kind shops. Remarkable restaurants. All a short walk away.

8
Guest Rooms
10 min
To Northstar
15 min
To Palisades Tahoe
150+ yrs
Of History
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Guest Reviews

Guests say it best

4.8 / 5
Google · 52 reviews
4.9 / 5
Tripadvisor
#1
B&B / Inn in Truckee
★★★★★
“A Truckee jewel! Pristine, cozy & adorably historic. We will definitely be back!”
Anayvette M.Google · May 2026
★★★★★
“The service was truly top-notch. Right in the heart of Truckee. Can't wait to come back!”
Tim O.Google · March 2026
★★★★★
“Very modern and cute, but you still get that antique charm. We loved this place!”
Tabatha L.Tripadvisor · February 2026
★★★★★
“Like a step back in time, with all the luxuries and comfort of today. We will return again!”
Sue C.Tripadvisor · March 2025
★★★★★
“The value for money is outstanding. I recommend this hotel 100%.”
Sergio S.Google · September 2025

Real reviews from real stays. Read them all onGoogle andTripadvisor.

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Good to Know

Questions, answered

Is there parking?
Yes. Free parking sits behind the hotel, one space per room. Public lots are steps away when the row fills up.
Can we bring the kids?
Of course. Several rooms have cots and sleeper sofas. The 8A and 8B suite sleeps up to seven. Extra guests are $25 per night each.
Will the trains keep us up?
The historic railroad is part of Truckee's charm. The house has solid old bones, every room has a white noise machine, and free earplugs wait at the front desk. Most guests tell us they slept great.
Is there air conditioning?
Mountain nights cool off fast, and every room has a fan. Upstairs rooms also have air conditioning. Ask for one when you book a summer stay.
Can we bring our dog?
We are a non-pet hotel, though service animals are always welcome. The Truckee Tahoe Pet Lodge is just down the street at (530) 582-7268.
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