Ponderosa By Tahoe Getaways - Pet Friendly w/ Private Hot Tub - Pool, Gym, Tennis Access
House in Northstar Drive
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
Welcome to this beautiful, high-end Northstar vacation home with exquisite wood detail and customized upgrades! This spacious residence has unique features like heated floors in the master bath, two viewing areas with 65 inch smart/Roku TVs, and new, oversized hot tub, offers an open kitchen-living-dining area, vaulted wood beam ceilings, multiple, separated loft spaces, pinewood interior walls, skylights, and soaring windows that bring the outdoors in. Whether you're looking for a cozy retreat for a weekend getaway or an extended ski vacation, this one-of-a-kind property captures the feel and essence of coveted Northstar living.
The main floor welcomes you with a warm and inviting foyer, and opens to reveal a spacious great room featuring expansive cathedral ceilings, formal dining area that seats up to 10, and a kitchen with tons of granite counter space and two separate seating areas to accommodate large groups. The kitchen is well-appointed complete with gas range, open design, and lots of cabinets for storage -- perfect for mingling and entertaining! A full bath with soaking tub, and conveniently located bedroom with Queen bed and Twin bunks, completes the main floor space.
Upstairs, the primary suite encompasses the aesthetic of a luxury lodge, with a King size bed, 50 inch flat screen TV and expansive forest views. The primary suite also features an ensuite bathroom with heated flooring, and walk-in tile shower. The third guest room, situated at the other end of the hallway, boasts a sliding glass door leading out to a private terrace and a nearby ¾ bath. Groups looking for more variety in sleeping arrangements, will appreciate the two loft spaces. Two separate, versatile areas offer a remote work space with pullout Twin sleeper, while a larger loft area provides a second media room for playing video games or movie nights with the kiddos.
• Approx. 2410 Sq Ft
• Door-to-Door Ski Shuttle
• Gas Fireplace
• Gas BBQ (seasonal)
• Versatile loft (studio, kids play, fitness, office are)
• Well-traveled dogs (2 maximum) welcome (fee applies)
ABOUT THE AREA
For the modern family seeking a mountain escape complete with unmatched amenities, Northstar California Resort combines California cool with high-end luxury. Halfway between Truckee, one of North America's coolest mountain towns, and the gorgeous North Shore of Lake Tahoe, Northstar is a destination on the rise, having poured nearly a billion dollars into creating Lake Tahoe's premier luxury snow sports experience.
In the winter, enjoy access to almost 100 trails and over 3,000 skiable acres, impeccable grooming, incredible tree skiing and enough variety to challenge every level of skier. Take advantage of world class terrain parks, cross country skiing, a youth Adventure Park, and a 9,000 square foot ice rink surrounded by fire pits and a rink side bar.
A true four seasons resort, summer in Northstar is not to be missed. Play the 18 hole championship golf course, brave the bungee trampoline or access one of the countless biking or hiking trails right outside your door. When you're ready for a day at the lake, sandy beaches await only ten minutes from your door!
Included with your rental is a guest card providing access to the Northstar Property Owners Association amenities - Additional fees apply.
AMENITIES INCLUDE:
• Door to door shuttle (no charge)
• Rec center with work-out facility
• Junior Olympic size (6 lanes) chlorine pool with shallow and deep ends (summer only)
• Heated Lap Pool open year-round
• Covered Shaped outdoor Adult Spa
• 26' diameter outdoor Family Spa
• 10' x 15' outdoor Adult Spa (families okay when Family Spa closed)
• Gated Kiddie Wading Pool for children up to 5 years old (summer only)
• Splash Pad zero depth water play area (summer only)
• Tennis Courts (Summer Only) - Certified instructors teach an array of classes and clinics for all ages.
• Game Room - air-hockey, foosball, ping pong, video games, pool tables, TV room
POLICIES & DISCLOSURES:
1. Maximum Day Time & Night Time Occupancy is 8, excluding children under twelve (12) years of age.
2. Parking for 4 vehicles. Street parking is prohibited year-round.
3. The use of ANY outdoor firepit or outdoor fireplaces is strictly prohibited at all our rental properties. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping to keep our community safe from wildfires.
Placer County STR Permit Number STR22-7644
The main floor welcomes you with a warm and inviting foyer, and opens to reveal a spacious great room featuring expansive cathedral ceilings, formal dining area that seats up to 10, and a kitchen with tons of granite counter space and two separate seating areas to accommodate large groups. The kitchen is well-appointed complete with gas range, open design, and lots of cabinets for storage -- perfect for mingling and entertaining! A full bath with soaking tub, and conveniently located bedroom with Queen bed and Twin bunks, completes the main floor space.
Upstairs, the primary suite encompasses the aesthetic of a luxury lodge, with a King size bed, 50 inch flat screen TV and expansive forest views. The primary suite also features an ensuite bathroom with heated flooring, and walk-in tile shower. The third guest room, situated at the other end of the hallway, boasts a sliding glass door leading out to a private terrace and a nearby ¾ bath. Groups looking for more variety in sleeping arrangements, will appreciate the two loft spaces. Two separate, versatile areas offer a remote work space with pullout Twin sleeper, while a larger loft area provides a second media room for playing video games or movie nights with the kiddos.
• Approx. 2410 Sq Ft
• Door-to-Door Ski Shuttle
• Gas Fireplace
• Gas BBQ (seasonal)
• Versatile loft (studio, kids play, fitness, office are)
• Well-traveled dogs (2 maximum) welcome (fee applies)
ABOUT THE AREA
For the modern family seeking a mountain escape complete with unmatched amenities, Northstar California Resort combines California cool with high-end luxury. Halfway between Truckee, one of North America's coolest mountain towns, and the gorgeous North Shore of Lake Tahoe, Northstar is a destination on the rise, having poured nearly a billion dollars into creating Lake Tahoe's premier luxury snow sports experience.
In the winter, enjoy access to almost 100 trails and over 3,000 skiable acres, impeccable grooming, incredible tree skiing and enough variety to challenge every level of skier. Take advantage of world class terrain parks, cross country skiing, a youth Adventure Park, and a 9,000 square foot ice rink surrounded by fire pits and a rink side bar.
A true four seasons resort, summer in Northstar is not to be missed. Play the 18 hole championship golf course, brave the bungee trampoline or access one of the countless biking or hiking trails right outside your door. When you're ready for a day at the lake, sandy beaches await only ten minutes from your door!
Included with your rental is a guest card providing access to the Northstar Property Owners Association amenities - Additional fees apply.
AMENITIES INCLUDE:
• Door to door shuttle (no charge)
• Rec center with work-out facility
• Junior Olympic size (6 lanes) chlorine pool with shallow and deep ends (summer only)
• Heated Lap Pool open year-round
• Covered Shaped outdoor Adult Spa
• 26' diameter outdoor Family Spa
• 10' x 15' outdoor Adult Spa (families okay when Family Spa closed)
• Gated Kiddie Wading Pool for children up to 5 years old (summer only)
• Splash Pad zero depth water play area (summer only)
• Tennis Courts (Summer Only) - Certified instructors teach an array of classes and clinics for all ages.
• Game Room - air-hockey, foosball, ping pong, video games, pool tables, TV room
POLICIES & DISCLOSURES:
1. Maximum Day Time & Night Time Occupancy is 8, excluding children under twelve (12) years of age.
2. Parking for 4 vehicles. Street parking is prohibited year-round.
3. The use of ANY outdoor firepit or outdoor fireplaces is strictly prohibited at all our rental properties. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping to keep our community safe from wildfires.
Placer County STR Permit Number STR22-7644
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Family friendly
Map of Northstar Drive
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Reviews
10.0
We love this house! We have stayed here twice now, once last summer and once this winter. It is cozy, really well designed, has great furniture and lots of space for families and groups. We are coming back this summer.
10.0
Nice neighborhood, easy to go skiing with the Northstar bus. House was great for the seven of us. Could use another light in the kitchen above the refrigerator. Thanks again.
10.0
Wondering place for our family. Enjoyed how easy it was to go skiing at North Star. Clean cabin. All you need is a pool table. Thanks for sharing with us.
8.0
We loved the house,lovely furniture and linens, the beds were super comfortable, the bathrooms were beautiful, hot tub was huge and very clean. Criticisms: pots and pan didn't have lids, and the cleaning crew could have done a better job, there were cobwebs and dead bugs in the windows,and many surfaces were dusty.
10.0
Comfortable, spacious woodsy home! The interior made it feel you were outdoors. We enjoyed the light and airiness. The kitchen and family area were wonderful. My husband enjoyed the work area for the couple hours he spent there each day. The rec center was great as always. Definitely on our list for a revisit :) Thank you for sharing your space :)
2.0
One of the main reasons we selected this home was bc of the hot tub; but while driving up to the cabin we received an email stating the hot tub was not working.
We called the property manager Tahoe Getaway who initially said the part wouldn't arrive until after our 7 day stay. At this point it would seem reasonable to extend some credit, but there was no offer. We called, expressed our disappointment. A handyman came on Tuesday, no change. If a vendor came as promised on Thursday, no change. Very disappointed not to receive compensation for the hot tub not available for use.
Evening #2, we had friends over for dinner. They parked their two cars along the street at the bottom of the driveway. Less than 90 minutes later, we received a knock on our door where two parking police from Placer County informed us of a ticket for $1,500 (two $750 tickets, one for each vehicle), claiming we were in violation of the HOA rules. According to the police, prior to issuing a citation, the owner or their agent are supposed to afford the guests 60 minutes to move their cars (which any sane person would do), but we never received a call, text or email telling us to move the cars..just the ticket. That night, Tahoe Getaways charged my credit card for the $1,500. We are actively challenging this charge with our bank.
Regardless of our active dispute of fraudulent charge by Tahoe Getaways, we still expect a refund of some sort for the broken hot tub.
10.0
House was nice. Location was great. One of the neighbors (a permanent resident) complained constantly about noise - not just from our house but also other houses up and down the street. We weren't making THAT much noise. In fact, when I walked up the street to see how much noise there was, I was suprised at how little the was. They even called the police!!
4.0
This is a very nice house, however, the resident neighbors do not like the short term rentals.
On one occasion, one of our cars was left next to the driveway while we had loaded our bikes and gone riding for the morning. There was one car in the driveway. Within minutes, neighbors had called the county requesting car to be towed. Car was not blocking anything and was off the street. According to Tahoe Getaways. Residents can park as many cars as they like anywhere, but "short term rentals" were not allowed to park anywhere but in the driveway.
After 3 voicemails, numerous emails, and texts, threatening me with a $1500 fine plus towing fees, we shortened our plans and raced back to the house to move the car.
The next day, we had a visitor come over to the house for dinner. He parked his car in front of the driveway in the street. As we sat down for dinner the calls started coming in. $1500 fine on the way unless that car is moved immediately. I explained that my friend was visiting for an hour or two and we were having dinner. No excuse! Get it out of there. Many other cars were parked in the street but that was ok because they belonged to the homeowners.
Most ridiculous rules I've ever heard of.
SECONDLY, Tahoe Getaways seem nice but they will nickel and dime you to death!
Want to check in an hour early - $75
Don't take all the trash out - $50
Don't clean the BBQ - $50 (no brush to clean it)
Leave something behind by mistake - $50 to look for it (whether they find it or not)
10.0
Clean, comfortable, well equipped home. Slept 8 nicely. Well kept house, not shabby. Large hot tub, nice gas fireplace, kitchen has plenty of dishes, pots, and appliances. Would rent again.
10.0
We loved everything about Ponderosa Pines and without a doubt we would stay there again! The house was stocked with everything we needed, it was the most stocked rental that we've ever stayed in. From an air fryer to children's dishware you name it, they had it! The house had more than enough room for 2 families. We really enjoyed being spaced out for privacy and then coming together for family meals and gathering in the living room and personal jacuzzi!
10.0
Big property on very quiet street. Lots of places to sleep and space relax.
8.0
House is beautiful and stocked very well. No issues in getting into driveway despite snow. I would say that it's one of the top places that I have stayed at in Tahoe. I think it would've been nice to include information on how to take the shuttle and which shuttle stop to wait for at Northstar. Luckily my friends had the correct App downloaded from a previous rental and knew how to call it. Also staff at Northstar were able to help out with which stop to wait for the shuttle back. Shuttle hours etc would be important to add as well for a perfect stay.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Northstar Drive?
The average price for a rental in Northstar Drive is $655 per night. This rental is $614 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ponderosa By Tahoe Getaways - Pet Friendly w/ Private Hot Tub - Pool, Gym, Tennis Access. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Ponderosa By Tahoe Getaways - Pet Friendly w/ Private Hot Tub - Pool, Gym, Tennis Access pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Ponderosa By Tahoe Getaways - Pet Friendly w/ Private Hot Tub - Pool, Gym, Tennis Access?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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