Situated in Northstar Drive, this lovely house for $826 per night is a great option for your next break. *** We welcome you to stay this winter season and enjoy the newly-installed 90x90 premium Marquis hot tub! Strict no pets and no parties policy. We hope to host you! *** Gorgeous views, tranquility, and space await you from this 4-bedroom 2.5 bath 2537 SF home located in Northstar Resort. Our home is perched on the high side of a quiet cul de sac within Northstar Resort with a backyard flowing into open space on a mountainside, providing beautiful views of the pines from the house, deck, and hot tub. Its front side sits well above the houses on the other side of the street making the Great Room feel like a treehouse with views of pines and a distant mountain. Park your vehicles in the 2-car garage and leave the driving to someone else! Just use a mobile app to summon the free Northstar shuttle to pick you up at the end of the driveway and drive you to the upscale Village at Northstar in just minutes where you will find a gondola, chair lifts, ski and snowboarding school, equipment rental, ice rink, bars, restaurants, spa, movie theater, candlemaking, pottery painting, and stores. Hop in the shuttle again after a long day on the mountain, in the Village, at the rec center, or at the golf course. In minutes, arrive back to your home away from home to soak in our 7-person hot tub under the stars and dry off in the sauna. Congregate in the large Great Room or retreat to one of the 4 bedrooms to recharge your social batteries in this spacious home. NEW in 2023: 90x90 Marquis Woodstock Elite hot tub. New Sterns & Foster queen mattress. NEW IN 2021: Flagstone flooring in entry, downstairs hall, and bathroom. Carpeting throughout the house. Refinished kitchen floor. Washer/dryer. NEW 2019-2020: - front deck with black mesh railing, house paint, outdoor lights, rock driveway wall - bear box for trash - new furniture, bedding, and decor in many areas - very quiet dishwasher - Keurig K-Cafe with a milk frother and more Continue reading for details about the fabulous location and home. Maximize the photos to read the captions that convey a sense of the house flow/layout. MORE ABOUT THIS HOME Feel your stress melt away as you, your family, and your friends enjoy each other's company and the gorgeous views from the many windows on both sides of the spacious open concept great room with -- cathedral ceilings -- a dining table with seating for 8 -- 2 comfortable couches and 2 swivel leather club chairs in front of a large gas fireplace -- spacious kitchen with island -- bonus dining/puzzle/game table A large wall-mounted TV has 99 channels of cable TV, a DVD player, and an Apple TV. Plenty of room to spread out! In the warmer months, eat and lounge outside in a 9-seat 64-inch square dining set with an umbrella on the upper deck. Lounge in 2 chaises and 7 comfortable chairs around the hot tub on the lower deck. All year long, relax your sore muscles in the 7-person hot tub on the back deck with views of the forest and stars, then dry off in the home’s sauna. Complimentary spa towels are provided for use during your stay. There are plenty of private spaces for adults, teens, tweens, and children as well with 3 bedrooms on the first floor (one queen, one twin over twin bunk beds, one with twin over double bunk bed, and twin over twin bunk bed) and a large master bedroom (king bed) on an upper floor. All mattresses, box springs, and pillows are covered with high-quality protective hypoallergenic covers. Complimentary toilet paper, shower wash, lotion, tissue, hand soap, and air freshener are provided during your stay. One large bedroom has a twin-over-twin bunk bed and a fun kid/teen entertainment area with 99 channels of cable TV, a foosball table, and a tee pee. NOTE: The other bedrooms do not have TVs. Additional guest amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, a washer and dryer, drying racks, and complimentary laundry detergent and softener. You will find a full-stocked kitchen plus enjoy the convenience of the following supplies provided complimentarily: 30+ spices, olive oil, paper towels, ~5-inch stack of paper napkins, Keurig coffee pods (20+ caffeinated), salt, pepper, baking soda, and powder, plastic wrap, tin foil, and parchment paper. ABOUT THE LOCATION Northstar Resort is in a terrific location for all Lake Tahoe activities no matter what time of year! Stroll down our street or hike up our backyard to join the Tompkins Memorial Trail for a walk or hike. Stroll, drive, or catch the free shuttle to play a round of golf at the nearby Northstar Golf Course. Typical Northstar Resort activities in colder weather: Free Friday family fun nights, live music, ice skating, and s’mores plus for-fee beverages, food, and ice skates await you as you unwind around the fire pits alongside the ice skating rink in the Village at Northstar after a fun day on the mountain. Don’t miss the complimentary tóst on the mountain. Try something new with snowshoe star gazing. Typical Northstar Resort activities in warmer weather: Enjoy the extensive rec center, Northstar golf course, private hiking trails, gondola, and extensive mountain bike riding (beginner to advanced). The free Northstar shuttle also runs during the summer (limited hours). Northstar wine, beer, and food festivals, plus other events make the spring, summer, and fall extra fun! And, there is always the Village at Northstar to entertain you. Please confirm the latest activities and events at www.northstarcalifornia.com. As our guest, you will receive exclusive guest access to the Northstar Property Owners Association (NPOA) recreation center where for $8 per person you can enjoy main and lap pools, kiddie splash area, family and adult hot tubs, tennis courts (extra $), arcade, fitness, basketball half-court, pickleball, bocce ball, and more. Pools and tennis courts are not open in winter. Massage therapy is available for an extra $. The free Northstar shuttle will take you to/from the NPOA rec center (except for brief time periods in spring and fall offseason). Or drive and park 1 car for free. Beach towels are provided in the house, saving you $2 towel fees at the rec center and they can also be used at the lake. Please confirm the latest offerings and hours at www.npoa.info. Drive a short 7 miles (10 min) to stunning Lake Tahoe to sun, swim, boat, water ski, parasail, hike, gamble (Nevada side so a bit further), and much more! Drive 7 miles (10 min) in the opposite direction to historic Truckee to experience the old town charm and delicious restaurants, coffee shops, bars, shops, and scenic Truckee River. Outdoor music, boat, art, food, wine, and beer events take place in Truckee and around Lake Tahoe year-long. COVID-19 UPDATE: The state of CA and Placer County have opened vacation rentals. We give full reimbursements with proof of a positive COVID test within 10 days of arrival. Complimentary hand sanitizer provided. NOTE: -- No pets are allowed (no exceptions). -- We have a current short-term rental license (# STR22-4877) and abide/enforce the Placer County Short-Term Rental Good Neighbor Policy: https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/58384/Placer-Good-Neighbor-Flyer-033022?bidId= -- The house hosts a maximum of 11 people and all must sleep in beds. Parking is limited to 4 cars maximum (2 in the garage and 2 in the driveway). -- We are not a party house. We do not allow any kind of smoking, drugs, or loud music. Alcohol and music at respectable-to-neighbors levels are totally fine. -- We are geared toward families and mature friend groups who want to build wonderful memories and have fun while being respectful of our home and our neighbors. Adults in friend groups must all be >= 30 years old. -- This house is not suitable for small children or older people with mobility challenges. The house has 25 steps from the detached garage to the front door, 5 more steps to the lower bed/game room, an additional 7 steps to the master bedroom level, and 7 more steps to the Great Room. -- The lower bed/game room has 7-foot ceilings so the top bunk bed has lower clearance. There is no door but there is definition to the room as it is accessible through a 28-inch doorway followed by 5 steps down that are 33 inches in width. Curtains hang at the top of the stairs for privacy. If you have any questions or wonder if this property is a good match for your group, then please send us an inquiry (not a booking request) and we are happy to respond. We believe in transparency with no surprises ... life is too short for vacations that don't meet your expectations! Additional notes during the winter months: -- We do not allow putting on or removing ski and snowboard boots in the house. We've had damage from prior guests and it isn't safe for guests on the steps. There is a bench in the garage for putting on and removing. Once off your feet, you can store your ski and snowboard boots in the garage or carry them into the house to dry out and warm up. There are boot trays in the entry of the house and an outlet in the entry to plug in boot warmers. -- Skis/poles, snowboards, and sleds must be stored in the garage. Storing inside the house is not allowed. The garage is secure and accessible via keypad code.