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Fun home with game room - near on-site golf, pools & hot tub

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Dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

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NorthStar-Truckee, CA
  • Northstar California Resort
    18 min walk
  • Copper Lane Cafe & Provisions
    17 min walk
  • Northstar Resort 100 Northstar Drive Bus Stop
    14 min walk
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    9 min drive

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About the area

Truckee

With a stay at this vacation home in Truckee, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Northstar California Resort and Tahoe National Forest. .This vacation home is 19.5 mi (31.4 km) from Palisades Tahoe and 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Donner Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Northstar California Resort - 18 min walk
  • Village Ice Skating Rink - 2 min drive
  • Big Springs Express Gondola - 3 min drive
  • Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course - 6 min drive
  • Donner Lake - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 12 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lodge at Big Springs - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jax at the Tracks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fifty Fifty Brewing Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar of America - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Moody's Bistro Bar & Beats - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fun home with game room - near on-site golf, pools & hot tub

Ford Family Escape

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Plan a comfortable and fun-filled North Lake Tahoe vacation at this three-bedroom Northstar home, where you'll enjoy a private game room and close proximity to ski slopes, golf, and other fantastic resort amenities. This two-level mountain view home sits just one mile from the Village at Northstar, where guests will find a variety of restaurants, cinemas, and the base of the Highlands, Village Express, and Big Springs Express Gondolas. You'll be two miles from Northstar California Golf, eight miles from Kings Beach, eight miles from Truckee, and 11 miles from the lovely shores of Donner Lake.

Step inside the living space to find an abundance of knotty pine details, which only enhance the cozy mountain atmosphere. Build a fire in the wood stove (wood is even provided), rest your ski legs on one of the three sofas as you read, or peruse the DVD and VHS collection for a favorite to watch on the flatscreen cable TV. Spend each morning in the well-equipped full kitchen, using the mixer, blender, and waffle iron to whip up a homemade meal. And there's no need to rush as you eat breakfast at the dining room table for eight - the convenient dishwasher will take care of the clean-up. Worried about overpacking for this summer or winter getaway? You'll have a private washer and dryer to refresh your outdoor wardrobe, as well as free WiFi to help you monitor the weather conditions. You'll always come home to a private deck, perfect for summer relaxation among the trees.

Guests can also take the free resort shuttle one mile to reach the NPOA Recreation Center, which offers year-round and seasonal pools, hot tubs, saunas, a tennis center, a gym, an adult clubhouse, and a game room with air hockey, Ping-Pong, billiards, and foosball (for a small daily fee). Whether you're planning a family ski vacation, a summer lake getaway, or simply looking for the comfort of a world-class resort community, Northstar is a place to enjoy the natural beauty of the Sierras. The mountain boasts 20 lifts and 100 trails across 3,170 acres - ideal terrain for intermediate skiers especially. Come summertime, the Robert Muir Graves-designed golf course features 18 scenic holes, while the NPOA Recreation Center offers year-round fun for all ages. You can swim laps, watch your kids enjoy the summer splash pad, take a soak in one of the hot tubs, or practice your serve at the seasonal tennis center.

THINGS TO KNOW
Access to the recreation center amenities costs an additional $10 per-day fee for each guest five years or older.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Ski shuttle details: Northstar Shuttle 530-562-2259



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.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and a tennis court on site. Amenities and recreational activities include a foosball table, snowboarding nearby, and sledding nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 2 spaces)
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Table football
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf on site
  • Sledging nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1343 sq ft (125 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

5568

Fun home with game room - near on-site golf, pools & hot tub Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lindsay N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tahoe
Beautiful scenery and fun amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Chelsea M.

Great Location- Needs Updates
While the location of this house is great there are serveral things that need to be done to vastly improve the quality of guests stays. The couches absolutely need to be replaced, when you sit on them they sink to the floor. They are in absolute horrible shape and for the only seating inside it was a far cry from comfortable. The only outside furniture was wood and falling apart, unsafe for sitting. We had to bring our own lawn chairs onto the deck to sit. With such amazing views it would be lovely to have some nice outdoor furniture on both porches. There are exposed nails all over both decks which are a huge safety issue. We did not use the fireplace as it was summer during our stay but there is no gate or safety mechanism around either fireplace which is a major safety concern for children. There was also multiple exposed nails on the piece of trim going from the living room to dining room. The lack of air conditioning would not normally be a problem but when it gets to 90 degress in the day it was quite uncomfortable to sleep. The pillows on the bed are absolutely tragic, I have truly never felt a flatter pillow in my life. Even with 3 of them I had a hard time sleeping. The arcade in the downstairs room which was a major selling point is broken.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Murrieta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Northstar house
Family had a nice visit and enjoyed the house. Was spacious and comfortable. Great central location with easy access to lake and Truckee. Kids enjoyed having access to pool and recreation center at Northstar.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location near North Star ski resort
Cozy home. Needs a bit of updating. For example the cookware was in bad shape. No lighters or matches to get the wood burning fireplace going. The promoted games in game room, some were broken. Other wise a good place to stay with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traditional Tahoe cabin
Spent a week here during an awesome snow week. They had sleds and shovels available for us to play in the snow. Cabin is cozy with a downstairs “kids room” with multiple bunks. Place was clean, heating worked well, though downstairs was cooler, electric blankets helped keep downstairs sleepers warm at night. Kitchen a little antiquated with electric burners, but otherwise well stocked. Super convenient to catch the free shuttle to Northstar to ski. We had 5 awesome days of hitting the slopes!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol H., Saratoga, CA

Dated - but great location
Old - but great location with shuttle service. Needs updating - especially the bathrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Braden R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little cabin. Great location. Good price. Needs a little tlc but still good.
We loved this little cabin. It was a great location, beautiful neighborhood, short walk to the Northstar Village, access to Recreation Center with lots to do. The unit was clean but there were a few things that I think they could do better on. I wish they would include some extra and basic essentials. Bath rugs: There are no bath rugs for when you get out of the shower to prevent standing on a wet floor. Extra Bath Towels: We wished you would include some extra towels in the unit. There was only one per person hanging on the wall but if we had more people we would need more. Soap: Only some of the bathrooms had soap in them Toilet Paper: There was no extra toilet paper beyond the one roll These are things we consider travels should not have to bring with them and are expected to be in the unit same as staying in a hotel. There was a bug infestation in the laundry room downstairs but other than that the unit was still clean. They sent out pest control after we left I believe. Overall we loved this cabin. It was just right for our needs. It would be 5 stars if it included the basic toiletries and had the pests taken care of prior. We would be willing to stay here again. I hope they take care of those things prior.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Chad G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The proximity of this cabin to the Northstar slopes was a great perk. The house was spacious and equipped with pretty much anything you could need. There's a garage to park in. The driveway is treacherous in icy weather and were covered with icy snow upon arrival. The steps up to house were dangerous with ice/snow packing them. The cabin reminded me of my Grandma's house when I was young. Some would say it is ready for some updating but I enjoyed the retro feel of the cabin. It was very comfortable and was located close to the slopes so we were happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Heather R.

Softball Team loses out
The house accommodated our sleeping, showering and washing of uniforms. We were unfortunately, not happy with the condition of the cooking utensils (frying pans), cleanliness of the carpet, and the temperature of the home during the 98 degree heat wave. We needed to open the house up at night which brought in these strange beetle bugs. Not to mention being hyper vigilante of bears. We were really looking forward to using the Northstar Rec pool but there were no directions on how to even access it. A real bummer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Shann M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs Refurb
There is absolutely nothing wrong with an older establishment…but, steps should be taken to properly maintain. Extremely staind carpet throughout…weathered linoleum…all appliances are circa 1970, wallpaper is peeling, furniture is badly worn…drains in shower do not drain (we cleaned twice). The house may be clean, but it’s impossible to tell, with its outdated aesthetics. The fastest Wi-Fi speeds we could manage was 3.39mbps/down…terrible. The area is beautiful and quiet…it’s a shame to not take preventive maintenance steps to enhance an enjoyable stay. We are business travelers 180 days a year and frequent many types of accommodations…this stay was a disappointment and at the bottom of our list. If the price points are to remain their current rate…there should be more honesty and transparency about the property.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Matt H., Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Vacation House
Overall the property was comfortable and enjoyable to be in. The arcade machine appears to have been out of order for a while and while the listing noted that 4x4/chains would be needed in the winter, I was not anticipating that the driveway would still be covered in ice when significant snow fall hadn't occurred for 1.5+ months. Outside of those two items, we would still recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
As expected
As expected per prior reviews. Great location. Car slid on ice in driveway and steps were dangerous to climb to front door -need to shovel steps and driveway in winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline L., Sonoma

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Northstar stay
Perfect for what we were looking for. Minutes from the Northstar village, free shuttle access. Not an upgraded home, but everything worked perfectly fine and we enjoyed our stay very much. Great overall value.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it. Location amazing. Super close to the village.
Super easy. Better than expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Basic cabin
Good value for the price. Good location and shuttle pickup was great. Lacking on cooking essentials. No response from property manager for messages on app, probably have to call.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Vanessa S., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Home
great location and home. Shuttle picks up to go right to the Northstar lifts. Game area is good, plus plenty of beds. Working washer/dryer. 1 garage door did not work, 1 shower did not work, and a bit dark in the living room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

metzi h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy affordable stay
It was a cozy and affordable stay. The bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen were very clean. Beds were comfortable and kitchen was fully stocked. The living room was VERY dusty and couches were uncomfortable. TVs were dated and in very awkward spaces so I wouldn’t recommend a family movie night. Overall...we were out most of the time and felt satisfied with our stay. We would stay there again. It was very convenient and affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Tahoe cabin!
My girlfriend and I stayed at this charming cabin in Tahoe near northstar. While the house is quite dated, everything worked perfectly well. We would recommend this property to others and would love to rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Kevin W.

As described.
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Toshiko I., Bay Area, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean but dated
Overall the location was great, the property was clean, but the furnishings / equipment are outdated. Could use a new couch as you sink in a lot when you sit on them, but everything worked. The trail is also nearby so great to go for a walk/run.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

amanda s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome space for families!
We loved this home, loved the location, and loved the accommodations. Will definitely be staying here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
16th Birthday Weekend
We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

STACEY C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tahoe mini getaway
Rental was easy to get to and in quiet neighborhood. Tons of kitchen amenities. Arcade game doesn’t work, no tv downstairs. Kids love the bunk beds. However, tv didn’t work in living room. We had 4 different remotes and none of them turned on the tv. Tons of games.There was also some trash left from the previous renters when we got there; outside the property on the side of the garage and on the back patio. Steep steps to get to the room on the bottom floor with bunk beds. Not great for younger kids but worked for ours. Overall, it was still a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Rebekah W., Lincoln, CA

Not as expected.
Many issues with the property. Broken shower in master bath, very dirty upon arrival, microwave was broken, and NO air conditioning. When I communicated with the property management, I was told a refund for part of my stay would be processed. Over ten days, and no refund. Very disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020