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True Ski-In/Ski-Out Mid-Mountain Home, Dog-Friendly! - Trailside Northstar

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Living area
Living area
Living room
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 103280 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

True Ski-In/Ski-Out Mid-Mountain Home, Dog-Friendly! - Trailside Northstar

Trailside, Northstar's mid-mountain neighborhood, is situated just below the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. With the best location in all of Trailside, the residence is one of only two true ski-in/ski-out (weather permitting) Trailside Townhomes. Strap on your skis or board and ski out directly from your back patio. Enjoy après ski surrounding your private fire pit or relax in your very own hot tub. Only a short shuttle or walk (walk only suggested during summer) to the Ritz-Carlton to enjoy an evening drink, a day at the spa, or fine dining in one of the many Ritz-Carlton restaurants. From the Ritz-Carlton, take a gondola ride to the vibrant Village at Northstar where there are shops, restaurants, skating rink, and often après live music.

The townhome features a three-story, open layout with four bedrooms each with private en-suite bathroom, an upper-level loft area, and media room. The home is wonderful for entertaining with a gourmet kitchen and high-end appliances, large great room with fireplace and wet bar. There is a dining table for ten, breakfast bar seating for three, and a large second floor deck off of the dining area.

This home is dog-friendly (please see Policies & Disclosures below for more details).

To top it off, guests enjoy access to the private homeowner's amenities located at the Tree House, which includes a community gathering place complete with an outdoor saline pool, hot tub, fitness facility, lounge, game room, and outdoor summer sport court. Trailside offers endless outdoor adventures steps away and the perfect place for a relaxing Tahoe vacation.

BEDDING CONFIGURATION:
Primary Bedroom: King Suite
Bedroom #2: King Suite
Bedroom #3: Queen Suite
Bedroom #4: Two Full Over Full Bunks with En-Suite Bathroom

POLICIES & DISCLOSURES:
- Renters are responsible to follow Placer County's Good Neighbor Policies.
- Renter will be required to sign a rental agreement with Tahoe Exclusive Vacation Rentals upon booking
- The maximum occupancy of this residence is limited to 10 adults plus 2 children under the age of 12. Groups that exceed the maximum occupancy limit will not be accepted.
- The maximum number of cars allowed are 2 in the driveway plus 2 in the garage. Parking on the street is not permitted.
- Please note that this is a ski-in/ski-out residence only when weather permits. We do not offer discounts/refunds for lack of snow.
- A maximum of 2 dogs are allowed. A pet fee of $50/night will be charged for up to 2 dogs. No cats or other pets permitted.
- This residence does NOT have A/C.
- Please note that check-in time for arrivals on December 26 - January 3 and February 13 - 20 is 5:00pm.
- Check-in 4PM/Checkout 10AM
- No smoking

Placer County STR Permit #STR22-4251

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 deadlock

About the area

Truckee

Located in Northstar, a neighbourhood in Truckee, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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What's nearby

  • Northstar California Resort - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Timberline Ski Lift - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Highlands Gondola - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Village Ice Skating Rink - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Big Springs Express Gondola - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 18 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lodge at Big Springs - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gar Woods Grill & Pier - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Village at Northstar California™ Resort - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Sawyer - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is True Ski-In/Ski-Out Mid-Mountain Home, Dog-Friendly! - Trailside Northstar pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at True Ski-In/Ski-Out Mid-Mountain Home, Dog-Friendly! - Trailside Northstar?

As of 3 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at True Ski-In/Ski-Out Mid-Mountain Home, Dog-Friendly! - Trailside Northstar on 27 Apr, 2026 start from S$1,532, 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.

How much is parking at True Ski-In/Ski-Out Mid-Mountain Home, Dog-Friendly! - Trailside Northstar?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at True Ski-In/Ski-Out Mid-Mountain Home, Dog-Friendly! - Trailside Northstar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at True Ski-In/Ski-Out Mid-Mountain Home, Dog-Friendly! - Trailside Northstar?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is True Ski-In/Ski-Out Mid-Mountain Home, Dog-Friendly! - Trailside Northstar located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this holiday home in Northstar is located in the mountains, within 1 mile (2 km) of Tahoe National Forest and Northstar California Resort, and is convenient for winter sports, such as sledging. Big Springs Express Gondola and Highlands Gondola are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyson D.

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

Nice location close to pool and activities. Very clean, well decorated home!

Beautiful home, nice hot tub. Big bedrooms. Comfortable deck with BBQ
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2022
Thank you for the great review, Alyson!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary F. f.

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

A magical vacation

A fabulous property. Thanks Lauren, for all your help!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb, 2021
Thank you Zachary!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great family getaway this summer! The house is so conveniently located below The Ritz and walkable to The Treehouse, it's well maintained, clean, and well stocked. Our only hiccup was with the hot tub. Thankfully the property manager was quick to get it partially repaired and credited us a bit back for the inconvenience. This was actually our second stay at the property and we would happily stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

tanya k.

Spacious townhome!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house in a great location for skiing. Poolhouse was great for the kids. Private hot tub made nights very enjoyable. Very clean and well stocked with lots of wine glasses. Perfect walkable location to the Ritz Carlton. Would definitely recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr, 2020
Thank you for your kind feedback! We look forward to your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Great stay

We had a wonderful summer vacation at this Tahoe location. The house was spacious and accommodating for our group of ten friends. We enjoyed easy access to the community pool and picturesque hiking trails. We walked up to the Ritz for evening cocktails two nights and enjoyed sitting out on their patio taking in the views and activities. The only thing I'll mention is that it was particularly hot during our stay and because the unit does not have AC, the house was very difficult to cool down in the evenings. Even closing shades during the day and opening windows and doors in the evening didn't cool things down enough for comfortable sleeping. The house did have small fans in each room but there were no ceiling fans. Besides the heat, we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2021
Thank you for the great review, Kelly! We hope to see you back again soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Marissa B.

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

A bit hot but otherwise great property

We knew there was no AC - Main Room and especially the Mezzanine Level could have greatly benefitted with some ceiling fans to move the air. And because this is considered a high end property, expected the kitchen knives to be of better quality. We didn't cook but I did chop some veggies for a snack and the chef knife barely cut through. If it wasn't marketed as a "Luxury" property, I wouldn't have brought this point up.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2021
Thank you for the feedback, Marissa! We appreciate you taking the time to let us know about some of the shortcomings so we can make adjustments for the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

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

August family trip

Wonderful property for family groups. We were really impressed by the insulation—we were able to put kids to bed in the downstairs and there were no issues with adults still up on the main floor, and we never heard a peep from any neighbors. Extremely clean on arrival. Well appointed with no corners cut—we were able to make several full meals for the group and the large dining table and patio are great for entertaining. Hot tub is clean and functional, as was fire pit, which is often not the case with vacation rentals! Good parking—2 garage spots and 2-3 in the driveway. The only caveat was that there is no AC and the property gets quite hot through the afternoon. This was mostly manageable by opening doors and windows.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2021
Thank you for the great review, Rachel! We hope to see you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Wonderful place to stay. Great place for all ages.

Great experience and place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2021
Thank you for the review, Laura!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanie C.

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

Beautiful home, fabulous location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home is stunning -- high end finishes. The kitchen is well appointed with most everything you should need. Great proximity to the rec center, which was a plus for the kids. The on-site jacuzzi was a big plus as well. My only recommendation to the owner is to install an AC. The way the floor plan is laid out and with very few windows that open, the main and upper floors get uncomfortably warm. We made do with lots of fans and opened the front and back doors to get a cross breeze in the evening, but the upper level never really cooled down. Beyond that, the unit is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katie m.

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

Spring Skiing

Great stay, perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene K.

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

Great location

Great location! Great setup for a trip with extended family and kids!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Tahoe

Great location and very nice amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan A.

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

A magical time!

We had a magical time staying here! Everything was absolutely to perfection. The house was spotless and the staff was also extremely helpful and friendly. The ski-in/sky-out was absolutely amazing.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

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

Awesome ski in/out property!

This is an amazing house for friends or family to really be in the heart of Northstar. Clean, fun, and the location is pretty amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

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

Summer stay 🌞

Beautiful home and comfortable accommodations! That being said, one major reason that we chose this property was because of the resort amenities and they were not all available for use. Our boys used the basketball court every day, which was great, however, the pool was limited to one reservation per stay and the Tree house and fitness center were completely closed during our entire stay. That was extremely disappointing. Also, during this time, rules regarding additional towels being used and additional paper products being used should probably be adjusted. I had to wash towels multiple times because we had to use the same towels for showers, hot tub and the pool (when we were allowed to use it). Thankful that the laundry soap was provided! We were also limited on the number of paper products we were supposed to use. Local stores had limited supplies and only large quanties that were very expensive. In my opinion, with the amount that we paid for the property rental, we should not have had to worry about an additional charge for toilet paper and paper towels beyond the products that were left out for use. We understand that Covid is creating unusual circumstances that we are all trying to navigate as safely as possible. A small refund for not having full access to resort amenities, as well as being a little more lenient regarding consumables and linens, might be worth considering until things get back to normal. Overall, it was a lovely stay and these observations are just meant to be constructive. Thanks for sharing your vacation rental with us! We would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2020
Thank you for your feedback! We look forward to hosting you again and hope you'll have a chance to return when the resort amenities are able to reopen safely!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane C.

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

Fabulous 👏🏽

Great place to stay for a large group. Every bedroom has its own bathroom which is fantastic when you have a lot of adult couples. We’d stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie G.

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a great time at this property. Everything was clean and well-equipped. We'd happily return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

We’ll be back!

Top notch appliances; comfortable living; great place for our family of eight! Loved the ease of ski-in-ski-out; concierge and property contact very helpful and attentive; short story....we’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

Great ski vacation

We really enjoyed the property. Snow was a little bit of an issue as had not snowed in awhile and was warm but made for good spring like skiing. We were still able to ski in and out but the run next to the condo lacked snow and was technically closed. If the ski in/out is not viable there is a personal shuttle that will come around and take you to the top of the Ritz gondola - which is a great option.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

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

Amazing home in a great location!

This house has it all. We had a great time with easy access to Northstar mountain resort and the lovely town of Truckee. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Wonderful Winter Wonderland Christmas

Beautiful home! Terrific family week gathering for Christmas! 🎄. Ski in ski out was picture perfect! We loved the kitchen and cooked every meal together. Very well equipped kitchen and we enjoyed the wine bar, fire pit and hot tub! Great attention to detail! Thank you for sharing!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

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

Worth it

Unique experience after having stayed in Tahoe hundreds of times. Hope to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

renee h.

Very Nice

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful property for entertaining and great sunny view. Additional room with pullout couch beyond the 4 bedrooms listed made it easy to host 4 couples and kids. High-End finishes, kitchen and bathrooms. Easy ski in/ski out access once you figured out the Home Run trail splits to an access route (this was not on lease directions and if you don't go that way you are in for a hike). Take the Home Run access route that splits off from Home Run on the right to residence. Great cooking kitchen and common area. Excellent for entertaining. Only downside was that the jacuzzi top was literally about 150 pounds and could barely be taken off let alone put back on. Request that the management set it aside for you beforehand. Very nice stay. Only negative management experience was that the key was initially not in the lockbox at the property when we arrived. Additionally, we could not get in touch with the property manager when we tried to adjust our checkout time at the end of our stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Apryl S.

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House is in a prime location for ski in and out, when snow permits. House is well equipped. Could use a few minor updates, but overall very comfortable and we'd for sure come back again. Tahoe Exclusive also very easy to work with.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr, 2020
Thank you for your thorough review of this home! We are always making to suggestions to our owners and will pass your feedback along!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Amazing views and location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Trailside house is amazing with wonderful views from the main floor deck. The open living space is great for a large group. We loved the quick walk to the pool and community room as well. Having three rooms for couples and a bunk room worked great for three families. The outdoor furniture was the only low point because they were plastic adirondack chairs with some broken ones. Luckily we had brought talegating chairs for the lake that worked well. Overall it is a wonderful place to stay. Too bad the Ritz gondola to the Northstar village has such limited hours during the summer. The management team was very professional and responsive also.

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