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Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront


Bedroom 3 bedrooms
Bathroom 2 bathrooms
Half-Bathrooms 1 half-baths
Guests 6 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed
Hot Tub Hot Tub

  • Location: Downtown Truckee
  • Type: House

Description Description
Located right on the Truckee River, the unique Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront is the perfect holiday retreat for anyone looking to explore historic Truckee! With a distinct yellow exterior, this bright, three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom character home is a beautiful property and within walking distance to the train station and downtown Truckee! With so many nearby attractions and year-round activities, you’ll want to book the Holy Cow for your next Tahoe vacation, today!
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MAIN FLOOR
As you pass by the cow statue on the front lawn and enter this stunning property, you can’t help but feel right at home. This home has been lovingly decorated to be a chic Truckee getaway with comfortable furnishings and light, airy rooms. With the unique, spacious kitchen, large living room, stunning patio views, intimate dining area, inviting conservatory, and stylish powder room, the main level of Holy Cow provides guests with an impressive welcome. As you enter the kitchen, you’ll notice how intuitively designed this space is! With high-end appliances and thoughtful upgrades, this kitchen is a comfortable space for guests to use with ease. Furnished with an eye-catching sectional, beautiful art and antiques, and a large flatscreen smart TV over the fireplace, this living room is ideally set up to be the perfect spot to stream your favorite movies in the evening.

On the adjoining patio, you’ll find incredible, sweeping views of the river and surrounding properties, comfortable seating to enjoy the sound of the river, and a BBQ for alfresco cooking when the weather is right. In the intimate dining room, guests will find a four-person dining table ideal for cozy sit-down meals. In the front conservatory, you can relax away from the main living spaces on the chaise and watch something on the mounted flatscreen or simply watch the world go by out the bay windows. 

UPPER FLOOR
On the upper level of this beautiful home, guests will find a primary suite with a private hot tub patio, a secondary queen bedroom, and a full bedroom with access to a lovely four-piece bathroom. The bright primary suite has been beautifully decorated with modern furnishings, a comfortable king-sized bed with high-end linens, and a large, elegantly renovated four-piece ensuite. The adjoining patio is a large space where you have views of the river and a four-person hot tub - the perfect place to relax at the end of the day.

Down the hallway, guests will find two other bright, chic bedrooms. The secondary bedroom has a comfortable queen-sized bed fitted with high-end linens and offers views of the river and plenty of storage. The third bedroom is similarly decorated and is furnished with a comfortable full-sized bed with soft linens and views of the charming neighborhood. All the bedrooms have a mounted flatscreen smart TV for added privacy and easy access to entertainment. 

Maximum Occupancy: 6 
Dedicated Parking Spots: 3
Town of Truckee: 010084

LOCATION+ AMENITIES

The unique Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront is located near downtown Truckee just a walk away from shopping, dining, sightseeing, and everything else downtown Truckee has to offer! If you want to explore the area by car, highways 267 and 80 are easily and quickly accessible so you're only ten minutes away from Northstar and fifteen minutes away from Squaw Valley! 

During the summer months, head downtown to and join in the fun at Truckee Thursdays, the beloved street festival, or spend a day on the river, at the lake, or take a stroll on the Legacy Trail!  With so much to see and do within walking distance, Holy Cow is the perfect spot for anyone who wants to really feel like a local! 

*Please Note*:
- Outdoor furniture and grills may not be available November-May.
- In the winter, snow tires and 4WD/AWD are required. If your car is not equipped with both, please be sure to have chains

WHY STAY WITH TAHOE SIGNATURE PROPERTIES?
As a locally owned and operated company, we love where we live and want to make sure that every one of our guests has the best experience Tahoe has to offer!

Unlike other vacation rental companies, our staff members live nearby our rental properties
which is why when you book with Tahoe Signature Properties, you’ll be given a local number to
call or text during your stay and someone will always be nearby to assist you!

Each of our rental properties are fully equipped and ready for our guests, including linens, towels, toiletries, paper products, kitchen equipment and more! As a sustainability leader in our community, all of the supplies for our homes adhere to our green initiatives! Plus, we plant one tree for every night booked to help restore the balance to ecosystems that are essential to the beauty and vitality of our region. If you have any questions or specific inquiries, please contact us.

With Tahoe Signature Properties, your check-ins and check-outs are always a breeze! Simply
go straight to the house and use your unique code to get in.

We provide 3D walkthroughs of each property so you can see exactly what your rental will look like!

Full Terms & Conditions supplied upon booking and completion of signatures on the Booking Confirmation/Rental Agreement contract required for booking to be confirmed, must be signed within 24 hours of creating the reservation.

*Agreement must be entered into by an Occupant of 25 years or old*

We look forward to making your next Tahoe vacation, your best Tahoe vacation! Book today!

Bedrooms/Bathrooms Bedrooms/Bathrooms
Upstairs Double
1 Double
Sleeps: 2

Upstairs Double

Upstairs Master Bedroom
1 King
Sleeps: 2

Upstairs Master Bedroom

Attached Bathroom

Upstairs Queen Bedroom
1 Queen
Sleeps: 2

Upstairs Queen Bedroom


Amenities 87 Amenities
Additional Heating
  • Fireplace
  • Wood Stove
Car
  • Necessary
  • Recommended
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Games
  • Satellite or Cable
  • Stereo
  • Television
Essentials
  • Bed Linens
  • Cable
  • Coffee Maker
  • Cooking Basics
  • Desk
  • Dining table
  • Dishes & Silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Essentials
  • Extra Pillows & Blankets
  • Free wifi
  • Game Room
  • Hair Dryer
  • Hangers
  • Heating
  • Hot Water
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen Island
  • Laptop Friendly
  • Living Room
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Private Entrance
  • Private Living Room
  • Refrigerator
  • Room Darkening Shades
  • Shampoo
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Towels
  • Washer
  • Wifi
  • Wireless Internet
External Amenities
  • BBQ Area
  • Deck Patio Uncovered
  • Grill
  • Patio or Balcony
Family Amenities
  • Bathtub
  • Childrens Dinnerware
Home Safety
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Smoke Detector
Leisure Activities
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
Local Amenities
  • Hospital
Location Details
  • Beach View
  • Downtown
  • Outdoor
  • Rural
  • Shopping
  • Skiing
  • Tourist Attractions
  • Water View
Onsite Facilities
  • Fitness Center
  • Free Parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Jacuzzi
  • Parking
Property Type
  • Luxury
Sports Activities
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Eco Tourism
  • Fishing
  • Fishing - Fly
  • Hiking
  • Ice Skating
  • Jet Skiing
  • Sledding
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Swimming
  • Water Tubing
Themes
  • Family
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Spa
  • Sports Activities

Location Location

Reviews
(15)
Reviews
Rating 5
Can’t beat it
Everything about this place was amazing. Hosts were very attentive and accommodating. It was just as advertised - steps from the charming Truckee town center, 10 minute drive to Northstar ski resort, right on the beautiful river. Lots of trains go by during the day on the tracks across the river, which was great entertainment for our young boys. The house is very nice and clean. The hosts even surprised us with sparkling wine, sweets from a local shop, and a hand-written note. Above and beyond.
Kyle M from CA - Posted: 4/14/2025
Rating 5
Good location
Wonderful house. Modern and clean. Location is perfect. Beautiful setting along the River and 2 blocks from town.
Anonymous U from US - Posted: 2/24/2025
Rating 5
This home is absolutely the best!
It was comfortable and clean, loved the short walk to downtown Truckee. Enjoyed nights in the Hot Tub and by the river. Thank you!
Katherine B - Posted: 3/11/2024
Rating 5
Awesome Home!
What a beautiful place! Thanks so much.
Ryan B - Posted: 4/18/2023
Rating 5
Great house in downtown Truckee!
This house was perfect for our family of 3 (and could have fit a couple more people as well). We were comfortable, cozy and warm despite freezing weather and storms. The hot tub was amazing, and everything worked perfectly. The commute to Northstar for skiing was easy, and we loved being able to walk to restaurants and shops in Truckee! We would definitely stay there again.
Laura K - Posted: 2/21/2023
Rating 5
Couldn't Have Asked for Better!
A beautiful home in a beautiful little town- the perfect place for our stay.
Meggan S - Posted: 1/19/2023
Rating 5
Wonderful stay in Truckee!
We had such a wonderful stay in Truckee! The house is beautiful, the views are great of the river. The house provided everything that we needed, including ear plugs! To note, trains run through the middle of town at all hours. Our boys loved the cow out front and throwing rocks in the river. We hope to stay here again soon!! Thank you for hosting us!
Jenna L - Posted: 10/27/2022
Rating 5
Perfect home!
Wow what an amazing location. Right on the river, super easy walk to down town. Truckee is a Gem, cute shops, great dining, river, and all nestled in the trees. Holy Cow house, is amazing, a great kitchen, stupendous deck to watch and listen to the river, and the topper, that hot tub. Morning coffee in the tub and late night star gazing, just prefect. We love this place and you will too...
Jim F - Posted: 10/27/2022
Rating 5
Great Location
Beautiful home, 2 min walk from downtown, and right along the water. What else could you ask for?!
Tucker S - Posted: 10/27/2022
Rating 5
Excellent!
We love this home! It is the perfect location on the river and easy walk to Truckee for restaurants and entertainment. Beautiful views of the river including a small sandy beach area! The home is furnished with everything you need...most things are brand new including the bedding and towels and remodeled bathrooms. The owner even left us a welcome gift...fudge from the local sweet shop in town. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this place.
Rhonda F - Posted: 6/27/2022
Rating 5
Beautiful house with a beautiful view!
The Holy Cow is wonderful! Fantastic view with the Truckee River within steps of the patio. Everything was comfortable and clean. Thank you Diana and Ron, my family can’t wait to stay here again!
Eric D - Posted: 5/16/2022
Rating 5
Amzing!
We loved, loved, loved this home, we called it "our house", this is the iconic Cow house in Truckee that we drove by almost every time we visited Truckee and always wondered what it was like inside. Where do I start, beautiful mix of Holywood and Truckee, we were on a girls' get-away and it couldn't have been better. It's been fully remodeled and updated, the bedding is high quality, so are the towels, found Aveda toiletries and the hot tub was divine. We will be back, we had the best stay!
Fawn U - Posted: 5/10/2022
Rating 5
The house was beautiful, clean and comfortable!
My family had the best time at this beautiful home - amazing views and able to get quickly to ski and sled days. It was so nice to be able to walk to dinners in downtown Truckee when everything was lit up in white lights for the holidays! The house was beautiful, clean and comfortable and we loved the hot tub in the snow too!
Cynthia L - Posted: 1/21/2022
Rating 5
Location, Location Location!!!
Location, Location Location!!! The property was perfect for my family! Everything was perfectly clean and the views out the back windows were beautiful!! We could walk to the shops and restaurants. We snowboarded at the Palisades and it was less than 15 minutes drive. Unfortunately we had to leave a day early due to the winter storm but that\'s mother nature!! We are definitely returning to this property.
Dana G - Posted: 1/21/2022
Rating 5
Amazing home in downtown Truckee!
We had a fabulous stay in the Holy Cow Downtown Riverfront. The location can't be beat with the Truckee River flowing by, downtown Truckee within walking distance, and central to all that Truckee/Tahoe has to offer. The hot tub was great after a day on the slopes. This home was perfect for our family of 4. We'll definitely be back!
Toni N - Posted: 1/6/2022
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