Round, redwood-sided, and half-hidden behind a stand of pines, Roundhouse at Northstar has a shape you notice on the drive in — and an interior that lives up to it. Warm wood runs from floor to open-beam ceiling, windows face out on nearly every side, and the trees press close enough that the forest does most of the decorating.

The main living space is where everyone lands. Deep, low seating gathers around the TV, the ceiling opens up overhead, and light moves across the wood all afternoon. Just off it, the kitchen has been brought fully current — a quartet of stools at the island, black appliances, cabinets stocked for actual cooking rather than reheating — and it sits close enough to the dining table that whoever's chopping stays in the conversation. That table seats the whole group under a bank of windows with nothing but green outside.

Three bedrooms sleep the group comfortably. The primary is the quiet one: a king bed under a peaked wood ceiling, with its own bathroom attached. The second bedroom holds a queen bed, while the third is a dedicated bunk room with a full-over-twin bunk bed — an easy favorite for the kids. These two bedrooms share a full bathroom, and a half bath keeps the morning traffic moving.

Climb to the top floor and you'll find the reason Roundhouse at Northstar gets rebooked — a sauna, tucked under the roofline, waiting after a day on the mountain. Take it in whatever order suits you: sauna first, then out to the hot tub on the deck, or the reverse. Either way the ending is the same, sitting under the pines with the cold air on your face and the heat still in your shoulders.

The deck is the other half of the house. It's open to the sky, with a dining table and umbrella set up for long dinners and a grill for the nights nobody wants to cook indoors. Mornings out here are all birdsong and coffee steam; evenings, the light comes through the trees sideways and the whole deck goes gold.

As for where you are — this is Northstar, so the lifts, ice rink, restaurants, and shops at The Village at Northstar are just minutes away. Northstar's recreation center is close by too, and it's a small resort in its own right: tennis and pickleball courts, basketball, bocce, pools and hot tubs, a game center, sauna, gym, and locker rooms. Getting around Northstar is easy, too, with a free seasonal door-to-door shuttle available via app, with pickup directly at the property. The Northstar golf course and its summer trail network are just as near, and the mountain bike park runs all summer. Historic Downtown Truckee, with its train-town main street, breweries, and genuinely good dinners, is about ten minutes out. Push another fifteen and you're at Lake Tahoe's north shore beaches in Kings Beach and Tahoe City; head the other way for Donner Lake, paddleboards, and the state park. Reno-Tahoe International Airport is approximately an hour away, which makes a long weekend here easier than it has any right to be.

Come for the powder, come for the pines. Stay because of the sauna.

AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips.

Lake Tahoe is a four-season destination where alpine adventure meets laid-back mountain living, offering guests an effortless blend of outdoor recreation, scenic beauty, and refined dining. From powder-filled winter days on world-class slopes to summer afternoons spent on crystal-clear beaches, the region invites travelers to slow down and fully immerse themselves in nature without sacrificing comfort or convenience. Staying in the Northstar and Truckee area puts guests close to skiing, hiking, local cafés and restaurants, historic downtown Truckee, and the beaches and shoreline of North Lake Tahoe — making it an ideal home base for both active escapes and restorative retreats.

Local Attractions: The Village at Northstar, Northstar California Resort, Northstar Golf Course, Historic Downtown Truckee, Donner Lake, Donner Memorial State Park, Kings Beach State Recreation Area, Tahoe City, Lake Tahoe North Shore, Truckee River, and nearby Northstar hiking and mountain biking trails.

Home Truths:
- Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval, there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- The property is a 3-bedroom, 2 full bath, 1 half bath home in the Truckee/Lake Tahoe area.
- Bunk bed room (twin/double) shares a bathroom with the queen bedroom. King is the master bedroom.
- All waste must be kept locked inside the bear box at all times to avoid attracting wildlife to the area.
- Free door-to-door shuttle service via app (seasonal, picks up at the door).

Parking Details:
- One car can fit in the garage, three others in the driveway.
- Detached garage with code access

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This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 28 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

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