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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 112537 sq ft
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Explore the area

Truckee, CA
- Place, Northstar California Resort11 min walk
- Place, Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course13 min walk
- Place, Big Springs Express Gondola18 min walk
- Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)57 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Bunk room
1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Foosball room
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Primary
1 King Bed
Queen room
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Hallway bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Hallway powder room
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Primary ensuite bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
About this property
Serene Vistas at Northstar
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Amenities
Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Gym
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Wash all dirty dishware and put away.
Clean out frig and cupboards of food (unless sealed and unused items).
Turn off the water to the house. Just a turn of a lever. Instructions will be provided.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the neighborhood
Truckee
Northstar, a neighborhood in Truckee, is home to this vacation home. Northstar California Resort and Palisades Tahoe 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 and Sand Harbor. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tahoe Donner Tennis Center or Incline Village Tennis Center. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving.

Truckee, CA
What's nearby
- Northstar California Resort - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Village Ice Skating Rink - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Highlands Gondola - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Big Springs Express Gondola - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Lodge at Big Springs - 8 min drive
- Coffeebar - 3 min drive
- The Village at Northstar California™ Resort - 4 min drive
- The Sawyer - 11 min drive
- FiftyFifty Brewing Co. - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Feb 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alexandru C.
Feb 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Property, easy acces to ski area! Very Comfortable!
Alexandru C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Apr 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin in Northstar community.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chris C.
Mar 25, 2019
Clean well organized house with everything we needed for a wonderful stay.
Chris C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Mar 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely Appointed Home
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tana K.
Feb 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Tana K.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nina D.
Aug 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
gorgeous home
Nina D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Erin C.
Feb 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible stay and great host
Erin C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristen H.
Jan 19, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful mountain getaway
Kristen H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Thao B.
Mar 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for Northstar
Thao B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alex L.
Dec 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great winter stay!
Alex L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Claudia H.
Feb 19, 2019
Lovely and spacious
Claudia H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mari V.
Jul 1, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay!
Mari V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lauren C.
Jul 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Weekend at Tahoe/Truckee
Lauren C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karl M.
Mar 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate home, great location
Karl M.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gordon D.
Apr 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beyond expectations
Gordon D.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kay M.
Jan 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Stay
Kay M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert D.
Jan 30, 2019
Perfect for Northstar
Robert D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adrienne B.
Feb 5, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation home - must return!
Adrienne B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christine C.
Apr 5, 2019
Great house, great owners
Christine C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Roberta W.
Jan 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BEST EVER
Roberta W.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard A.
Feb 11, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Northstar Mountain Home
Richard A.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shanmuk A.
Aug 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shanmuk A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nathan S.
Feb 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy retreat with great amenities
Nathan S.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Preston P.
Sep 13, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to rest following evacuation from CALDOR fire
Preston P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
About the host
Hosted by Laura Douglas
I am a mother to 3 children, including a son post-college (UW-Madison, my alma mater!), a daughter in college (UCLA), and a daughter in high school. My husband is from San Diego and I'm from Wisconsin, but both of us have lived in the San Francisco bay area for over 35 years. I love to hike, exercise, travel, and spend time with my family. After a career in technology, I've scaled back to contract jobs and also manage this property so I can be present with my family :-)
Why they chose this property
We purchased this home in mid-Nov 2018, and are thrilled to finally own a vacation home in Northstar Resort. It has been a dream come true! We have been renting vacation homes in Northstar for over 10 years and an additional 5 years in the Truckee area. We've learned a lot about what it is to be vacation renters in Northern Tahoe, and hope to use that knowledge to make your experience even better!
What makes this property unique
While looking for properties, we fell in love with the wonderful views of the pines and the great natural light from the many windows across the front and back of this house.
We also loved that when you look out the windows of the Great Room from many vantage points, you don't see any other houses! It really feels like you are in nature.
There are a lot of steps but the climb is always worth it as any stress melts away as we gaze through the windows and relax in front of the fire.
We also fell in the love with the large Great Room and generously sized 4 bedrooms. Plenty of comfortable and functional areas to congregate as a family but also plenty of opportunities to get away for alone time! Definitely needed for our family of 5 which includes a teenage, a college student and a young adult :-)
Lastly and a huge bonus are the hot tub and sauna. We and our kids love them!
We are renting the home as a vacation rental to help cover operating costs. While the home is dated (circa 1980), it is well-maintained, custom-built, clean, and we've updated many of the furnishings with log furniture, mountain decor, high-quality mattresses, and really invested in quality bedding with hypoallergenic protective covers and waterproof pads. New sheets, pillows, comforters, some new blankets). We also put in a new front deck, flagstone flooring, carpeting, washer and dryer, USB B & C outlets, rock retaining wall, garage door opener, bathroom racks and holders, and LED recessed lighting.
For convenience, comfort and safety, we've also installed a Nest thermostat, Nest smoke and carbon dioxide detectors, Caseta programmable switches and a front door keypad (yeah, no keys!). You just tell us when you arrive, and we'll ensure the lights and heat are on to welcome you. And we can turn them off when you leave. A front door and garage keypad means no need to keep track of keys.
And a bear box means no trips to the dumpster.
We want to make it easy for you!
We also loved that when you look out the windows of the Great Room from many vantage points, you don't see any other houses! It really feels like you are in nature.
There are a lot of steps but the climb is always worth it as any stress melts away as we gaze through the windows and relax in front of the fire.
We also fell in the love with the large Great Room and generously sized 4 bedrooms. Plenty of comfortable and functional areas to congregate as a family but also plenty of opportunities to get away for alone time! Definitely needed for our family of 5 which includes a teenage, a college student and a young adult :-)
Lastly and a huge bonus are the hot tub and sauna. We and our kids love them!
We are renting the home as a vacation rental to help cover operating costs. While the home is dated (circa 1980), it is well-maintained, custom-built, clean, and we've updated many of the furnishings with log furniture, mountain decor, high-quality mattresses, and really invested in quality bedding with hypoallergenic protective covers and waterproof pads. New sheets, pillows, comforters, some new blankets). We also put in a new front deck, flagstone flooring, carpeting, washer and dryer, USB B & C outlets, rock retaining wall, garage door opener, bathroom racks and holders, and LED recessed lighting.
For convenience, comfort and safety, we've also installed a Nest thermostat, Nest smoke and carbon dioxide detectors, Caseta programmable switches and a front door keypad (yeah, no keys!). You just tell us when you arrive, and we'll ensure the lights and heat are on to welcome you. And we can turn them off when you leave. A front door and garage keypad means no need to keep track of keys.
And a bear box means no trips to the dumpster.
We want to make it easy for you!
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