Convenient & comfortable dog-friendly condo w\/ Northstar Rec Center access
About this condo rental
Enjoyable Northstar Condo Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' Comfortable, close to everything, and very inviting, this charming condo is ideal for an exciting family ski-cation in winter or a quiet and peaceful summertime escape. Featuring soaring ceilings, cozy living spaces, and updated appliances, you will have everything you need here regardless of the season. Prepare full-course meals in the well-equipped galley kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, dine together at the adjacent table for six, or kick back and relax by the fireplace while you watch a favorite TV show or movie in the living area. This home also features a furnished deck offering forest views. Located seven miles southeast of downtown Truckee, Northstar offers year-round attractions with premier skiing and snowboarding in the winter, as well as hiking, biking, golf, and a scenic gondola during the summer months. At this charming hideaway, you'll enjoy easy access to the slopes as well as access to the Northstar recreation center amenities, which include tennis courts, basketball courts, a fitness center, a sauna, a hot tub, a seasonal lap pool, and an open grill area next to a beautiful creek surrounded by pine, fir, and aspen trees. (Site rentals include the use of three picnic tables and up to two gas BBQ grills with grilling utensils.) There is a $10 daily fee per person for use of the facilities. And if you want to play in or on the crystal blue waters of Lake Tahoe, this vacation rental is just eight miles from the Tahoe Vista Recreation Area and Boat Launch and nearby Kings Beach. THINGS TO KNOW If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles. Ski shuttle details: Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. County permit number: 119427 County permit number: STR22-6724 Other permit number: 346386 County tax number: 15614
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Northstar Drive
Condo in Northstar Drive
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
$$$$
Reviews
4.1/5.0
Excellent(31 Reviews)
4.0
I liked our stay, the cabin was clean and neat. It was easy to find and location was close to the skiing resort. but the door knob was difficult to open using the key, some of the chairs were loose because some parts were missing. Finally, I read in the comments that you already provided basic coffee machine (not capsules one)for some guests but it when I asked for one, it wasn’t available.
5.0
I would be happy to stay here again. It looks exactly like the pictures and was clean and in good condition. The fireplace was great for cozy evenings. The unit isn't too far from the parking lot, and it's walkable to Northstar village with your gear (about a 10 min walk up the paved path). Note that the coffee maker is a Keurig so you'll have to bring your own K-cups.
5.0
The silver strike condo was vastly improved from my last stay. New flooring and furniture, plus a new massive smart TV in the living room. Can't wait to come back.
4.0
The condo provided a close space to Village and lifts. Rental was clean and basic, but could use a couple of repairs to light fixtures and refrigerator handle. Was disappointed to find that the "coffee maker" was a Keurig, as we brought filters and grounds for a coffer maker. It would be helpful to distinguish what kind of coffee maker is available, so that renters know whether to bring filters/grounds or pods.
2.0
Yes it was clean and in a great area but TV in living room was broken and so was Refrigerator, not worth the vet all price
2.0
Let me start by saying the condo at Northstar, CA was clean and comfortable, and the location is excellent.
However, my experience overall was below average for several reasons, which are listed below:
1. The check-in process was a disaster. The property uses an e-lock and the e-lock had no power as the battery was dead. I could not input the numerical code to enter the property. When I called the support number, the agent I spoke with said she would contact the local support person to have them come to the property and would open a repair ticket - I was given no information on how to contact this person or when they would arrive. It was nearly dark at that point and very cold, and I was starting to get concerned about where I would spend the night. When the local property manager arrived, he did change out the battery in the e-lock and reprogrammed it so that I could use it during the rest of the stay. Ensuring that the e-lock has power and is operational is a mandatory check-off item before renting a property to a new tenant.
2. The washing machine did not work. It has a small trickle of water when a wash cycle was started and did not drain properly, leaving the laundry sitting in a tub of water. I let Vacasa know about this but nothing happened.
3. The dishwasher was operational, however it was no longer attached to the counter frame and rocked forward when the door opened. This could create a catastrophic failure and water leak if it tears free during a cycle. I didn't use it during the stay as I didn't want to responsible for any potential water damage.
4. There was only one parking pass in the house that I could find that was used by the previous tenant. I wrote over the dates with mine, but there were supposed to be two new passes. There were also supposed to be passes to use the Northstar club amenities, like the exercise area, hot tub, etc., but I could not find them.
I sent an email to the customer service email address, [email protected]. I received a form response along the lines of "we're sorry for any inconvenience and have reported it to our local maintenance people, please let us know if there is anything else we can do. I never got a response from any local maintenance people, or anyone from the company save for the form email response. I am extremely disappointed in the poor check-in process, the lack of any sort of checklist to ensure that all the features that the property supposedly comes with actually work, and the lack of any specific followup to the issues that I listed. Going forward, Vacasa will be my last option for home rentals.
We have rented two properties from Vacasa in the past, and both experiences were excellent. This one was not. My goodwill
5.0
Awesome location!
5.0
clean and well equipped. justbe prepared for 3 flights of stairs. love the northstar resort rec center
2.0
No parking passes in condo when we arrived on June 8 th at 4pm . We called Vacasa and said they would call back . They didn’t . We called again 2 hours later and the Vacasa rep said leave a note on your cars with booking details . We did that but stressed because we know northstar security is relentless and will ticket and tow cars . We were ticketed and threatened to be towed around lunchtime on the 9th . We again called Vacasa on two separate occasions and had poor communication and no call backs . We contacted northstar security and they said we don’t care . Your vehicles will be towed without property parking passes. We tried to call camco homeowners association for assistance and they blamed Vacasa also . We stressed for 24 hours about getting our cars towed . Terrible experience which we want a refund for . The recreation center is $8 a person and not $5 which made our kids return unhappy with not available funds . Overall terrible communication with Vacasa and representatives out of state and no local people to communicate to . Never again will we use Vacasa if this is standard practice
4.0
No parking passes in condo when we arrived on June 8 th at 4pm . We called Vacasa and said they would call back . They didn’t . We called again 2 hours later and the Vacasa rep said leave a note on your cars with booking details . We did that but stressed because we know northstar security is relentless and will ticket and tow cars . We were ticketed and threatened to be towed around lunchtime on the 9th . We again called Vacasa on two separate occasions and had poor communication and no call backs . We contacted northstar security and they said we don’t care . Your vehicles will be towed without property parking passes. We tried to call camco homeowners association for assistance and they blamed Vacasa also . We stressed for 24 hours about getting our cars towed . Terrible experience which we want a refund for . The recreation center is $8 a person and not $5 which made our kids return unhappy with not available funds . Overall terrible communication with Vacasa and representatives out of state and no local people to communicate to . Never again will we use Vacasa if this is standard practice
4.0
Our family enjoyed a nice ski vacation in this condo. The location is excellent, an 8 minute walk from Northstar (but note that you'll have to walk a bit from your car to the place). It is nicely furnished with a good layout and the kitchen is well-appointed. I would definitely stay again, but this place could get 5 stars with a few minor tweaks. First, the couch has a faux-leather that is flaking off so much that they threw covers on top (but the flakes escape anyway). The ad states clearly that it has a Blu-ray player, but it doesn't (it's a plain DVD) so we couldn't play those movies. One of the TV cables was broken, so we had to play with the cables for the TV to work. Finally, there were just a few odd issues (a few of the stairs to the upper level squeak, the refrigerator door needs tightening, there is a broken lamp in the closet, only 3 wine glasses) that are annoying. Spent a bunch of time on hold as there were supposed to be 2 parking permits and only one was given, so we had to call to get another one.
4.0
Good stay, property deserves some upgrades
Our family enjoyed a nice ski vacation in this condo. The location is excellent, an 8 minute walk from Northstar (but note that you'll have to walk a bit from your car to the place). It is nicely furnished with a good layout and the kitchen is well-appointed. I would definitely stay again, but this place could get 5 stars with a few minor tweaks. First, the couch has a faux-leather that is flaking off so much that they threw covers on top (but the flakes escape anyway). The ad states clearly that it has a Blu-ray player, but it doesn't (it's a plain DVD) so we couldn't play those movies. One of the TV cables was broken, so we had to play with the cables for the TV to work. Finally, there were just a few odd issues (a few of the stairs to the upper level squeak, the refrigerator door needs tightening, there is a broken lamp in the closet, only 3 wine glasses) that are annoying. Spent a bunch of time on hold as there were supposed to be 2 parking permits and only one was given, so we had to call to get another one.
5.0
We had a nice time at the Enjoyable Northstar Condo. We were able to take the Northstar bus into the village and then ski back to the condo! We found the condo clean when we arrived and it had plenty of space for my family of 4 + 2 dogs. For those that want to walk to the village, it's also a short walk.
5.0
Bus in Ski Out!
We had a nice time at the Enjoyable Northstar Condo. We were able to take the Northstar bus into the village and then ski back to the condo! We found the condo clean when we arrived and it had plenty of space for my family of 4 + 2 dogs. For those that want to walk to the village, it's also a short walk.
2.0
Our stay at this property was OK. The place is clean, great location. HOWEVER, the dishwasher was broken when we arrived, we did not know this until trying to wash the breakfast dishes. We had to boil for three days because there was no hot water in the kitchen and no dish washer. The management responded fast but it took a bit to get someone out to repair, by then we were leaving. The couch has a cover on it and is in the worst shape. We are 50 year olds who could not really sit on the couch because of the condition. The TV in the den worked half the time. The place is in a great location and could use some TLC.
4.0
Great location to walk to the village. Decent condo with the basics. Nothing too fancy but perfect for a ski weekend with the kids.
4.0
Great Location, simple clean condo.
Great location to walk to the village. Decent condo with the basics. Nothing too fancy but perfect for a ski weekend with the kids.
4.0
Great communication and cleanliness
I just wish we had known to bring our own firewood for the fireplace. The response was quick when I asked about it once we were in the condo. The place was very clean and had a nice "rustic cabin" feel. The couch was comfortable, though, as stated in other reviews, it is clearly older & a cover is used to hide the wear.
4.0
I just wish we had known to bring our own firewood for the fireplace. The response was quick when I asked about it once we were in the condo. The place was very clean and had a nice "rustic cabin" feel. The couch was comfortable, though, as stated in other reviews, it is clearly older & a cover is used to hide the wear.
2.0
Glorified Glamping
Our stay at this property was OK. The place is clean, great location. HOWEVER, the dishwasher was broken when we arrived, we did not know this until trying to wash the breakfast dishes. We had to boil for three days because there was no hot water in the kitchen and no dish washer. The management responded fast but it took a bit to get someone out to repair, by then we were leaving. The couch has a cover on it and is in the worst shape. We are 50 year olds who could not really sit on the couch because of the condition. The TV in the den worked half the time. The place is in a great location and could use some TLC.
5.0
We had a great time skiing the mountain with our grandkids! Everyone had their own TV to come home to for a night of entertainment.
5.0
Family/ Dog Friendly Condo
We had a great time skiing the mountain with our grandkids! Everyone had their own TV to come home to for a night of entertainment.
3.0
Couch Ouch
Most of the reviews said the same thing, don't sit on the couch! It's weird that there is a cloth on it, the picture that shows isn't the actual thing. Apart from that, less lighting, looks a bit dingy in the night, every thing looks old, wood planks on the walls (splintered my kid), wifi didn't work on Day 1, but they fixed it on Day 2 and then you can hear every footstep around the house. The great part is that this is ridiculously close to Northstar Village. They should raise the bar though, definitely definitely replace the couch and redo the walls, bathrooms and smart the TVs.
5.0
The condo was a perfect location and great walking distance to the village. Plenty of shops and restaurants. The beds were all very comfy and we enjoyed everything about the place.
3.0
Most of the reviews said the same thing, don't sit on the couch! It's weird that there is a cloth on it, the picture that shows isn't the actual thing. Apart from that, less lighting, looks a bit dingy in the night, every thing looks old, wood planks on the walls (splintered my kid), wifi didn't work on Day 1, but they fixed it on Day 2 and then you can hear every footstep around the house. The great part is that this is ridiculously close to Northstar Village. They should raise the bar though, definitely definitely replace the couch and redo the walls, bathrooms and smart the TVs.
5.0
Perfect snow getaway!
The condo was a perfect location and great walking distance to the village. Plenty of shops and restaurants. The beds were all very comfy and we enjoyed everything about the place.
5.0
Perfect for what we needed. Came for a ski vacation but no snow meant no skiing. Still had a great time. Place was as advertised and served us perfectly.
5.0
Great place
Perfect for what we needed. Came for a ski vacation but no snow meant no skiing. Still had a great time. Place was as advertised and served us perfectly.
5.0
Good stay at a lovely location
We had a good stay at this property. Things were clean and comfortable. Being able to walk to the Northstar Village was a plus.
5.0
This home is beautiful and very convenient to Northstar as it is located near the Big Spring Gondola. Fortunately it was very spacious. It is also a short drive to Truckee or Kings Beach.
I've used Vacasa before and have had no issues. They are a great agency and I appreciate the consistency in quality as that is not the case with Air Bnb unless the unit is under the management of another respectable agency. If I'm looking for something in the Tahoe area I go directly to Vacasa.
Advice to the rental company/owner would be to have some sort of air purifier in the unit along with A/C. The Caldor fire near the south end of the lake really smoked up the entire Tahoe basin. We were stuck in a unit that got really hot at night and we were unable to open the windows to cool it down due to the hazardous air quality. I want to emphasize that not having those items is of no fault to the agency or the owner. Unfortunately I forsee this being a consistent and common issue going forward as forest fires have been more frequent and larger over the last few years.
I would definitely stay here again. This was a good home to be stuck inside of for a weekend.
5.0
Awesome Home
This home is beautiful and very convenient to Northstar as it is located near the Big Spring Gondola. Fortunately it was very spacious. It is also a short drive to Truckee or Kings Beach.
I've used Vacasa before and have had no issues. They are a great agency and I appreciate the consistency in quality as that is not the case with Air Bnb unless the unit is under the management of another respectable agency. If I'm looking for something in the Tahoe area I go directly to Vacasa.
Advice to the rental company/owner would be to have some sort of air purifier in the unit along with A/C. The Caldor fire near the south end of the lake really smoked up the entire Tahoe basin. We were stuck in a unit that got really hot at night and we were unable to open the windows to cool it down due to the hazardous air quality. I want to emphasize that not having those items is of no fault to the agency or the owner. Unfortunately I forsee this being a consistent and common issue going forward as forest fires have been more frequent and larger over the last few years.
I would definitely stay here again. This was a good home to be stuck inside of for a weekend.
I've used Vacasa before and have had no issues. They are a great agency and I appreciate the consistency in quality as that is not the case with Air Bnb unless the unit is under the management of another respectable agency. If I'm looking for something in the Tahoe area I go directly to Vacasa.
Advice to the rental company/owner would be to have some sort of air purifier in the unit along with A/C. The Caldor fire near the south end of the lake really smoked up the entire Tahoe basin. We were stuck in a unit that got really hot at night and we were unable to open the windows to cool it down due to the hazardous air quality. I want to emphasize that not having those items is of no fault to the agency or the owner. Unfortunately I forsee this being a consistent and common issue going forward as forest fires have been more frequent and larger over the last few years.
I would definitely stay here again. This was a good home to be stuck inside of for a weekend.
4.0
I enjoyed staying at the cabin. It was very clean and comfortable for the entire family. We will come again. Great spot!!
4.0
Northstar
I enjoyed staying at the cabin. It was very clean and comfortable for the entire family. We will come again. Great spot!!
5.0
This home is beautiful and very convenient to Northstar as it is located near the Big Spring Gondola. Fortunately it was very spacious. It is also a short drive to Truckee or Kings Beach.
I've used Vacasa before and have had no issues. They are a great agency and I appreciate the consistency in quality as that is not the case with Air Bnb unless the unit is under the management of another respectable agency. If I'm looking for something in the Tahoe area I go directly to Vacasa.
Advice to the rental company/owner would be to have some sort of air purifier in the unit along with A/C. The Caldor fire near the south end of the lake really smoked up the entire Tahoe basin. We were stuck in a unit that got really hot at night and we were unable to open the windows to cool it down due to the hazardous air quality. I want to emphasize that not having those items is of no fault to the agency or the owner. Unfortunately I forsee this being a consistent and common issue going forward as forest fires have been more frequent and larger over the last few years.
I would definitely stay here again. This was a good home to be stuck inside of for a weekend.
3.0
Beautiful Northstar Location!
Many Stairs to arrive at Townhome & within Townhome!
Furniture, beds and kitchen utensils are very old.
Needs some cosmetic investment!
3.0
Northstar Townhome -Requires Facelift
Beautiful Northstar Location!
Many Stairs to arrive at Townhome & within Townhome!
Furniture, beds and kitchen utensils are very old.
Needs some cosmetic investment!
Many Stairs to arrive at Townhome & within Townhome!
Furniture, beds and kitchen utensils are very old.
Needs some cosmetic investment!
2.0
Not a great experience.
Location: walkable to village but lots of stairs. It was a trek from the parking lot to the house and the house to the village. Prepare to walk up. Not great for toddlers.
Cleanliness: Gross! Smells like dog pee, bugs and spiderwebs, towels were not clean, towels were on the floor when we arrived, beds are gross and no extra bedding is provided.
Geneal: the couch is awful! It’s broken in one section and peeling which comes off on you when you sit up. There is no AC! We were there when it was 88 and the house was HOT. The kitchen is old and the pots pans and utensils are sub-par.
The rent was horribly overpriced and they tack on too many fees (50%) rental price.
I reached out to the property manager and we only got a sorry response.
Do not rent!
2.0
Not as Advertised
Not a great experience.
Location: walkable to village but lots of stairs. It was a trek from the parking lot to the house and the house to the village. Prepare to walk up. Not great for toddlers.
Cleanliness: Gross! Smells like dog pee, bugs and spiderwebs, towels were not clean, towels were on the floor when we arrived, beds are gross and no extra bedding is provided.
Geneal: the couch is awful! It’s broken in one section and peeling which comes off on you when you sit up. There is no AC! We were there when it was 88 and the house was HOT. The kitchen is old and the pots pans and utensils are sub-par.
The rent was horribly overpriced and they tack on too many fees (50%) rental price.
I reached out to the property manager and we only got a sorry response.
Do not rent!
4.0
Good location. Good pool ($5 per person adds up for a family of five but hey it’s vacation). Pet friendly a must for us. Overall a good value.
4.0
SoCal Escape to Lake Tahoe
Good location. Good pool ($5 per person adds up for a family of five but hey it’s vacation). Pet friendly a must for us. Overall a good value.
FAQs
How much does this condo cost compared to others in Northstar Drive?
The average price for a rental in Northstar Drive is $483 per night. This rental is $48 above the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Convenient & comfortable dog-friendly condo w\/ Northstar Rec Center access. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this condo?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this condo. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Convenient & comfortable dog-friendly condo w\/ Northstar Rec Center access pet friendly?
Yes! This condo is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Convenient & comfortable dog-friendly condo w\/ Northstar Rec Center access?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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