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Northstar Multi-Family Retreat. Direct Shuttle service from your doorstep.

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Exterior
Remodeled Open Concept Kitchen
Kitchen Bar with Stools
Dining Table seats 8
Living Room with 70 inch SmartTV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 143740 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Springs Express Gondola
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bunk room loft

2 Single Bunk Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Northstar Multi-Family Retreat. Direct Shuttle service from your doorstep.

The Martis Landing Escape is a beautiful home with 5 bedrooms (1 king, 4 queens) plus a bunk room loft, 5 bathrooms and a private indoor sauna. Skiing is so easy since you have free door to door shuttle service to Northstar Ski Resort. There is a great room next to the kitchen and dining room and a downstairs family room. The Martis Landing Escape is ideal for a gathering of friends and family with soaring cathedral ceilings throughout, 2 wood burning fireplaces for those cold winter nights, and light streaming in through abundant windows.. Enjoy remote area on Martis Landing in Northstar plus free high speed wi-fi. The kitchen was completely gutted and remodeled in December 2016. New Thermador oven with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Belgian waffle maker, slow cooker, hand mixer, blender, toaster, and all the pots, pans and cooking utensils you could possibly need. Coffee maker will help you get just what you want in the morning: The great room has a 55 inch Smart LCD TV with DVD player. The family room downstairs has its own fireplace, a SmartTV and Wii game console. The dining room table seats 8 and the breakfast bar seats an additional 4. A laundry room offers large capacity LG washer and dryer. There are 2 oversized one car garages and large driveway for extra parking. Firewood available free of charge. Plenty of storage in the garage to store your skies and enter the house. The front deck has beautiful views of Martis Valley and has patio furniture to enjoy it. Bedrooms and living areas have carpet that was installed in late 2012. 2 Bedrooms on main level each have their own private bathroom and queen and king size beds. The 3rd en suite bedroom on lower level features a queen bed and shared bathroom. The 4th bedroom features a queen bed and sink to get ready. The 5th bedroom has queen bed and sink. There is an additional full bath between the 4th and 5th bedrooms. The upstairs Crows Nest has 2 bunk beds and a private deck. Situated on a huge private lot that backs up to 30 acres of greenbelt and close to 2 trailheads to Tompkins Memorial hiking trail. The Northstar shuttle service will pick up your group at the end of the driveway—just call and the shuttle usually arrives within minutes—and take you to the Village or recreation center for free. The rec center—available to guests for just $10 per visit—offers multiple swimming pools, a huge hot tub, a gym and, in the summer, tennis courts. The Northstar Village offers several great restaurants and bars, an ice-skating/roller-skating rink, a movie theater, Starbucks and plenty of shopping. From the house you may walk/hike down to the Village in less than 30 minutes on hiking paths and a natural stone stairway maintained by Northstar (though the path is not suitable for the frail or elderly nor when snow is on the ground).
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
All used beds must be stripped and sheets put next to the washer. Please start washing towels before you leave
Garbage must be brought to dumpster and guest passes must be put back
Anything that was taken out and used must be put back where it came from. Full instructions will be sent before checkin
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a deadlock

Frequently asked questions

Does Northstar Multi-Family Retreat. Direct Shuttle service from your doorstep. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Northstar Multi-Family Retreat. Direct Shuttle service from your doorstep.?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Northstar Multi-Family Retreat. Direct Shuttle service from your doorstep. on 11 Jul 2026 start from £894, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Northstar Multi-Family Retreat. Direct Shuttle service from your doorstep. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Northstar Multi-Family Retreat. Direct Shuttle service from your doorstep.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Northstar Multi-Family Retreat. Direct Shuttle service from your doorstep.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northstar Multi-Family Retreat. Direct Shuttle service from your doorstep.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Northstar Multi-Family Retreat. Direct Shuttle service from your doorstep. located?

This family-friendly Truckee holiday home is located in Northstar, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tahoe National Forest and Northstar California Resort. Village Ice Skating Rink and Highlands Gondola are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tommy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Tahoe Rental

Great overall stay in a North Lake Tahoe. Great location and easy access to mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2026
Thank you and glad you enjoyed your stay. Think of us for your next rental plans.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for all ages

This was a great place for a big group with diverse needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2023
Thanks Jim Glad you enjoyed your stay. Keep us in mind for your future plans.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

Big spacious home
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2026
Thanks Jessica glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified

8/10 Good

Chantal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excelent location for skiing

We loved our stay at this house! Having the shuttle available at all times to take you back and to the Village, is amazing!! The house kitchen is remodeled and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2024
Chantal was a great guest. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Such a cool property in a great location. This house is big with plenty of space and a lot of charm. The owner was friendly and communicative. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2023
Thanks Lily. Glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for our group

Really nice and spacious home. Plenty of room to spread out. Host was very accommodating when we had to check out late due to poor weather. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ari K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect ski house for large groups

perfect location. Quick shuttle ride to mountain. House with all the amenities you need for a perfect ski weekend (sauna included!).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Wonderful family house💕
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2022
Thanks Kathryn. I am glad you enjoyed your stay and keep us in mind for your future vacations.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in a Convenient Location

We absolutely loved our stay in Drake’s cabin. It was easy to communicate and there was lots of space and parking for our group of a few families. The kitchen made cooking for the group easy. We loved having sinks in every room. It was extremely convenient having access to the Northstar shuttle, particularly as kids wanted to come/go at various times. We’re looking forward to making another trip back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2024
Thanks Wendy, Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Retired MD

Great place for a large group. Everyone had a comfortable bed and bathroom. Common areas were well designed for gatherings of all ages. Several decks including a large one off the upper family room. Lower family room perfect for kids. Nice location near the rec center and pool. Beautiful views out all the windows. It's a little dated and dinged up but has a nice, lived in vibe, very clean. Also, there are a lot of stairs to navigate but not unexpected for a house of this size with all the private areas it offers. We'd stay here again, everyone in my group( grandparents, kids, grandkids) really liked it.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thanks Jon. I appreciate you spending the time to write the review. Please keep us in mind for your next stay in Northstar.
Verified

8/10 Good

Joshua D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Spacious cabin in a great location

We really enjoyed our stay here. Pros - nice location near Northstar - very spacious cabin, with lots of bedrooms and plenty of common spaces - sauna - perfect for a large group Cons - tad annoying to need to provide all of the phone numbers and addresses for each group member; this wasn't a surprise to me since I read the listing before booking, but it felt like a bit much, especially given the large security deposit. It reads to me like the owner was burned by a bad group before. - Large security deposit required - Owner was not reachable via phone during check-out to answer some questions; for example, the check-out instructions have conflicting asks to both start the laundry/dishwasher on the way out and shut off the water main... - trash disposal requires driving the trash 10 minutes down the road
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jie L.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Terrible Experience

One of reasons we booked this house is the exceptional review rating. Unfortunately, our recent stay at this property fell far below our expectations in terms of cleanliness and maintenance. Upon arrival, we encountered several issues which are beyond our imagination, including a deceased mouse, an infestation of dead and live moths, and noticeable dust accumulation throughout the house. Additionally, there was unfinished laundry in the dryer, uncleaned dishes in the dishwasher, and leftover food in the refrigerator. Despite promptly communicating these issues to the host and requesting an immediate cleaning of the property, we were disappointed by the host's response. He informed us that he was unable to find a cleaner, leaving us to handle the situation ourselves. We are a party of 10 people including 4 kids. It is hard to find a hotel to accommodate our group size, and we had brought along a lot of perishable food that required refrigeration. Furthermore, we have booked several thousands dollar ski lessons which start early next morning. We made a difficult decision to stay and clean the house on our own including removing the dead mouse. Location wise, it is great if you plan to ski at Northstar ski resort. However, the designated garbage dumpster site is far from the house, and the round trip by car is around 25-30 mins.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2024
Jie contacted me and stated that there was a dead rat, there was laundry still in the washer/dryer, and the cleaner did not empty the dishwasher, and food was left in the fridge. I was traveling in Japan at the time and contacted my cleaning service to see if they can return to the house and finish their job immediately. Unfortunately they were not able to come that night but could come some time the next day. I informed Jie that the cleaner was not available immediately and asked for a list of things that needed to be finished. She demanded that we have a "Biohazard" company come to the house. I did not find any biohazard companies in any of the surrounding areas and not sure if there is actually such a thing. I asked if all of the beds were made, if there were clean towels, sheets, and if there was really food left in the fridge or if something was left in the freezer. I contacted her the next morning to see specifically what she wanted the cleaner to finish since I need to give them a list of tasks to complete. She texted me that they did not need anyone to come anymore. I completely agree that my cleaning service did not complete their job which was very odd since I confirmed that the cleaning company came back to the house 3 days before Jie's arrival but I have no explanation why they did not finish cleaning the house. I did leave some frozen food in the freezer that the cleaner did not move to the owner freezer. I had assumed it was finished since I could see they came to the house. I have since terminated them as our cleaner and will not use them in the future. This is our private home so we don't have 24/7 service like a hotel would have. I did tell Jie that I would be crediting some of the cleaning fee back to her for the problem but did not hear from her again until after they checked out of the house. The next communication I received was from VRBO hazard and safety team stating that our house had been reported to have a rat infestation. (There was one dead mouse) I had to spend a lot of time documenting our cleaning practices etc. to that they would not remove me from their website. VRBO was reasonable and looked at the history over the last 8 years and there had never been an issue with our cleaner in past so they said I had satisfied their protocols so no further action was needed so the case was closed. 2 days later I received another notification that the renter requested all of her money back due to the rat infestation and they had to leave the property and did not complete their stay. I then had to send over video evidence of Jie arriving and leaving exactly at check in and checkout time which proved she was lying. VRBO again resolved the issue in my favor since I could prove they completed their stay. Unfortunately Jie is not being honest about her experience and her goal was to have me pay her $10,000 for our cleaner not finishing their job. I completely agree that the house was not clean to our standards but unfortunately I did do my due diligence and thought the house had been cleaned and had video evidence of it. Keep in mind this house is in the mountains surrounded by a forest so we do get critters in the house once in a while. We do have traps for this and really have not had a problem in the past. My advice is to be careful renting to Jie if you have a home and it does not have 24/7 maid service. She will lie to try and get all of her rental amount back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting

My stay was great. The cabin was very clean and the sauna was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly Recommend

Great place. Great host. We would definitely stay with Drake again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large House Good For Groups

Plenty of space and a good location. Good for large groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Realy Nice Place

Good for a Family, clase to the snow, the house is very beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2021
Thanks Jose glad our family enjoyed your stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, Peaceful and centrally located.

Great experience, easy process, great communication. House is well appointed and well taken care of. We loved the location minutes from the lake and Truckee.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2020
Thanks Paul, Glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for being a great renter.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place for a large group

I brought a high school snowboard team there for the state championships and the place was perfect. Many rooms for adults and teenagers to live and hangout at. I would recommend this property for any group. Very good kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thanks Bill glad you the house worked for your group. Please keep us in mind for future trips.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, HUGE house; great for big groups

Host was easy to reach and house was great. Fully stocked. There's a gas fireplace downstairs and a wood-burning fireplace upstairs. We found there were actually 6 private rooms for sleeping (if you use the extra mattresses provided) and a 7th sleeping loft with bunkbeds - so the house is really huge and great for big families. The big central open staircase might not be great for babies/toddlers - but was great for our group of teens and adults.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julia b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

spacious and tranquil

Beautiful home with great kitchen, made cooking a breeze. Rooms are spacious and peaceful. Beautiful area with convenient Northstar Shuttle Service! Wish we could have stayed a bit longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pietro C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Tahoe location

We had a great time at Drake’s property. The house is gorgeous and has plenty of space to host multiple families. It’s really close to Northstar Resort so if you are a skier that’s a plus but there are also a lot of trails you can reach for winter or summer hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DeLinda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful week in the snow!

Great house, great location and the whole process was easy. We would recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you Linda and glad you enjoyed your stay. Keep us in mind for your future stays in Tahoe.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family place

Everything you need for a great vacation. Close to town, Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake. Our family had a wonderful time. Ages 74 to 2. Hiking the trails all around, roller skating in the Village. House is very comfortable and owners very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Northstar stay

Enjoyable weekend. Good for a large party.

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Hosted by Drake Margiotta

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