Designer Northstar Retreat: Fireplace, Ping Pong, Billards, Hot Tub
House in Sierra Nevada, CA
14 guests · 6 bedrooms · 6 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
Beautiful, expansive home tucked away in Northstar that has all the benefits of the HOA membership - easily head out to Northstar ski slopes, Kings Beach, or Incline Village to take advantage of the unending activities in the local area. Northstar Village is a stone's throw away from the front door.
The thoughtful, well-appointed and personally engineered interior and exterior offer lots of space to relax and enjoy the mountain valley views of the surrounding area. The intricately designed full chef's kitchen, equipped with stainless steel appliances, transitions seamlessly into a built-in dining area with a grand dining table that seats 10 (with additional breakfast bar seating) and living room with its high ceilings that give you the overwhelming sense of true comfort and luxury. The 4 spacious guest bedrooms are private; each with luxury king mattresses and linens to match; the master bedroom has a Tempurpedic king sized mattress and luxuriously sized bathroom with a large jacuzzi like tub accompanied by a classy but roomy stand-up shower. The 6th room is a bunk room with 6 bunk beds. The home has central heating to keep you and family warm in the winter!
In the sunroom, you have a pool table and downstairs a ping-pong table to get a few games going for you and your guests. Additionally, the home has a giant multi-leveled wraparound deck with breathtaking views, a jacuzzi that sits 4 comfortably, deck chairs to relax and enjoy time with family and friends.
Simply relax on the deck, or relax inside - either way, you're sure to relax in this beautiful and cozy home. If you're in the mood for activities and the outdoors, this home has access to the HOA for a fee per day and is centrally located to all points of interest. This will be a once in a lifetime experience to stay at this humble abode, book your vacation today!
The garage has 4 parking spaces and the circle drive has parking for up to 10 vehicles. However, the garage and the BBQ grill are not available over the winter.
Please remember to only park in your homes designated parking space, do now leave any excess trash outside, and please only contact us (not the HOA at this home) for any questions.
**We highly suggest purchasing Travel Insurance during the winter season when weather and road conditions can be unpredictable. Please check the Division of Traffic websites and travel at your own risk. Without the purchase of Travel Insurance, your Vacation Home Rental Reservation cannot be canceled due to poor weather conditions.**
STR22-5601
Day and Night Max Occupancy: 14
Parking: 2Garage + 4 In driveway
Good Neighbor Flyer: https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/58384/Placer-Good-Neighbor-Flyer-033022
The thoughtful, well-appointed and personally engineered interior and exterior offer lots of space to relax and enjoy the mountain valley views of the surrounding area. The intricately designed full chef's kitchen, equipped with stainless steel appliances, transitions seamlessly into a built-in dining area with a grand dining table that seats 10 (with additional breakfast bar seating) and living room with its high ceilings that give you the overwhelming sense of true comfort and luxury. The 4 spacious guest bedrooms are private; each with luxury king mattresses and linens to match; the master bedroom has a Tempurpedic king sized mattress and luxuriously sized bathroom with a large jacuzzi like tub accompanied by a classy but roomy stand-up shower. The 6th room is a bunk room with 6 bunk beds. The home has central heating to keep you and family warm in the winter!
In the sunroom, you have a pool table and downstairs a ping-pong table to get a few games going for you and your guests. Additionally, the home has a giant multi-leveled wraparound deck with breathtaking views, a jacuzzi that sits 4 comfortably, deck chairs to relax and enjoy time with family and friends.
Simply relax on the deck, or relax inside - either way, you're sure to relax in this beautiful and cozy home. If you're in the mood for activities and the outdoors, this home has access to the HOA for a fee per day and is centrally located to all points of interest. This will be a once in a lifetime experience to stay at this humble abode, book your vacation today!
The garage has 4 parking spaces and the circle drive has parking for up to 10 vehicles. However, the garage and the BBQ grill are not available over the winter.
Please remember to only park in your homes designated parking space, do now leave any excess trash outside, and please only contact us (not the HOA at this home) for any questions.
**We highly suggest purchasing Travel Insurance during the winter season when weather and road conditions can be unpredictable. Please check the Division of Traffic websites and travel at your own risk. Without the purchase of Travel Insurance, your Vacation Home Rental Reservation cannot be canceled due to poor weather conditions.**
STR22-5601
Day and Night Max Occupancy: 14
Parking: 2Garage + 4 In driveway
Good Neighbor Flyer: https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/58384/Placer-Good-Neighbor-Flyer-033022
Amenities
Pool
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 Sierra Nevada, CA
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Ratings and reviews
8.0 / 10.0
We were a family of 6 adults and 5 children under age 12, and the house was very accommodating. We did have an issue with lax cleaning from the previous occupants, but VRBO helped to make this right. Great location!
10.0 / 10.0
A great place for a retreat with space for all to enjoy.
8.0 / 10.0
Overall a great stay. Plenty of room for all of our friends to enjoy the scenery. Got the best weekend some snow and then sunshine. The add says pet free but it appeared that animals had been there.
10.0 / 10.0
This property is a great place for larger groups to relax and have fun. Love the pool table room with views out of three sides. The kitchen and main room are roomy, comfortable hang-out spots.
We felt the home is clean and well maintained. Would happily stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
This set-up was ideal for our group of 3 families with kids. We were in town for the rodeo and stayed some extra days to explore Tahoe with the kids. The house had plenty of space, toys, activities, etc. We could have packed less and would have been just as prepared for the weekend thanks to the house. Hope to come back soon!
4.0 / 10.0
The wooden bed in the master suite was creaky & squeaky with the slightest movement; the couple who occupied it were exhausted during their stay. Two other bedrooms had such firm mattresses that people couldn't fall asleep. The thin mattresses covers on the beds are completely useless. Very thick mattress toppers and maybe a layer of foam are needed on the extra-extra firm beds. Better yet, throw out the uncomfortable mattresses. Otherwise, the house was good. But only two stars for the total package (because of the beds); wish I could rate it higher.
8.0 / 10.0
The bilevel house was perfect for our large group. My 80 yr old parents have mobility issues, so they were in the master bedroom on the main floor. Everyone else was comfortable downstairs. Each room has its own bathroom which is wonderful, but the beds are VERY firm. (There are three refrigerators and two ovens!)
We cooked, sledded, skied, played in the Northstar Village and enjoyed pool and ping pong. It is the perfect house for active people! (The shuttle is free and came right to the driveway. Just get the app. It took 50 minutes on a Sat morning) (We brought our own firewood for a beautiful fire during the Superbowl!)
We will return!
8.0 / 10.0
This cabin is very big and perfect for 4 families and then some. Kids had a blast, so did parents. On-call shuttles via app made it easy to ski w/o parking hassles. Daily driveway flows a plus.
Grand Welcome (Property Manager) was not responsive at all. The cabin reeked of marijuana upon our arrival, the dishwasher would not work, the roof had a small leak and the garbage bin was full. I contacted them, waited 24 hours, contacted them again, and is essence nothing happened. Be prepared to bring foil, plastic wrap and any other kitchen item you might need. Basically nothing provided. Some of these things are out of control of Grand Welcome, but I expect a little more customer service when spending this much money. PS - you want an early check in or late check out, get your wallet out! We had BIG POW, so all good!
10.0 / 10.0
This was a great house for our large group! We had five families with their kids and there was so much space that no one felt cramped! Lots of great entertainment for teenagers including the pool table and ping pong table. Plenty of room to cook and eat as well. Easy and quick ride to the village with shuttle service which is free. Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Warm, spacious, and very well aquatinted property. Just beautiful.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was great and clean. Very seamless experience
6.0 / 10.0
FAMILY REUNION
The area and the house itself was very nice, but the condition of the house was a little run down, and the house was not as clean as we had expected. Also had the carbon monoxide alarm go off for about 15 minutes, and could not turn it off. Did finally get a representative, but by then the alarm had stopped.
10.0 / 10.0
Gorgeous house
Truly a gorgeous house. The master bedroom and 4 full guest rooms really made it ideal for a large group like ours.
The only thing I would recommend is a guest binder. There were a few things we had to figure out on our own like the shuttle bus app, and the garbage/dump.
I don’t see anything that should deter anyone from booking this house.
1.0 / 10.0
Do yourself a favor and DO NOT book this property for your upcoming stay. The homeowner and property management team scammed us out of a trip and never refunded us our money when we kindly asked multiple times to reschedule our trip to OPEN dates & they denied the request due to the “contract” which did not state the terms they were sticking with. Our family was extremely excited to rent this property and get together for a ski reunion but unfortunately did not happen due to the property management company.
8.0 / 10.0
Famliy get together
Great property for a large family we had 13 also Great Location, Only negative is property needs a little face lift Beds Sofa TV Pool Table Just Updated
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect for family trip
Our whole family rented this beautiful house for our ski trip this winter and we couldn’t be happier. The house what very clean and in perfect conditions. It is perfectly located close to the village with shuttle services and communication with the host was seamless. Will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Luxurious comfortable place for a group
This is a fantastic place for a large group of people to be comfortably. There's a lot of space. Loved the heated floor upstairs.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful place for a family getaway or small company meeting
Expansive and super comfortable property
10.0 / 10.0
Northstar house
This house was very clean and accommodating for our family of four sets of adults and children.
10.0 / 10.0
Incredible Stay
This home lived up to expectations! Looks exactly like the pictures in person, and everything worked perfectly. The only minor complaint is that the beds are extremely firm, and a simple mattress pad could have made a big difference. But everything else was truly amazing and we will definitely be coming back in the future. Thank you for an unbelievably wonderful stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Great large house
Family had a great time!
8.0 / 10.0
Room for all
This home has a very nice feeling to it. With 5 master bedrooms and a kids room for 6, it provides just enough public and private space for all. Nice large dining room, great conversational living room, and fantastic feel. Close enough to NorthStar Village and Truckee to get all you need.
8.0 / 10.0
Very nice and spacious
Wonderful family time together. Two cons are poor internet and the main deck was not clean. Overall it’s a nice neighborhood and a very spacious house. We had 8 adults and 6 children under 7. We would go back for sure.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent spot for big group
Thank you for letting us stay at your wonderful home. It was perfect for our group of four families with small kids.
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay
Great house, very well stocked .
10.0 / 10.0
Gorgeous house
Tastefully furnished and lots of amenities
8.0 / 10.0
Great placefor a large group
Great property for a large group. A number of small things were broken, and the fireplace didn't work. Otherwise awesome for our family.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect mountain vibe
Loved our stay here over New Years. Place is gorgeous and roomy and allows families to spread out. It's rustic and charming and feels like a private lodge in the mountains. Being able to walk to the Northstar Village and to the Ritz gondola is a wonderful convenience. While the glassware was a bit random, the dishes, cutlery, and pots/pans were high quality which is a real perk in a rental. Kitchen is spacious and lovely for families who center their activities around cooking (as we do).
Only issue for us was that the upper deck was closed due to some maintenance which meant we couldn't use the outdoor grill at all which was a big bummer for us because we have a tradition of grilling for our New Years dinner :(.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect for a large group.
The amenities at the house were perfect for a large group, from the pool table, ping pong table with plenty of room to spread out. Great kitchen too.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect for Large Groups
This property is more like a lodge than a cabin. We went with 5 couples and each couple had their own bedroom and bathroom was was a huge plus for picking this place. My only minor complaint is that the upper deck is currently under construction and isn't allowed for guest use (as it states in the listing). There is a lower deck that has the hot tub, but the barbecue is on the top deck which is locked. It would have been nice to use the grill for a few meals, but the kitchen stove top also has a gas grill that we were able to use. Plenty of games and activities to keep everyone entertained and we never really felt a need to leave the house during our stay. It was easy access to Northstar Ski Resort with a shuttle that picks up and drops off from basically the front door. The hot water was a little in short supply with as many people that we had using it, but the heated floors throughout the home made up for it.
10.0 / 10.0
Wedding week for family and friends
The property was wonderful, the managers were very responsive. We had a great stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Great family getaway
We had a mixture of family members including small children and this house fit us all! Beautiful setting and nicely decorated. Had a great stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Summer Vacay
Overall the place was as described and fit our needs perfectly. Nice mountain escape with a few bear sightings.
6.0 / 10.0
Deferred maintenance
Great house in a great location in poor condition. The hot tub did not work, terrible wifi, hard mattresses, torn screen doors, no real instructions and/or conflicting instructions, and both the fridge and bbq did not work well.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Tahoe Getaway
This home was absolutely perfect for a Tahoe getaway weekend for my father in-law’s birthday. We had a large group - and felt very comfortable in the space, with plenty of areas to spread out and relax. The house was very clean and absolutely gorgeous. Each of the bedrooms had their own full bath. The pool table was a wonderful addition, and helped us pass the time. Despite the rainy/snowy weather we felt cozy and entertained in our rental. Would definitely recommend for future trips - and especially for large groups.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Tahoe Getaway!
Perfect home for a large group - plenty of space to stretch out and relax. No need to fight over bathrooms or bedrooms - there’s enough for everyone to have some privacy in their shared space.
8.0 / 10.0
Great vacation home
This home was in a great location for our annual family ski vacation at Northstar. The decor, size and accommodations wonderful. Just one issue...the owners need to replace/update all of the bathrooms shower fixtures(shower head sprays all over, knob pops off) and very slow tub drains. Small fix to then be 5 star and absolutely perfect!!
8.0 / 10.0
Great house, great location, lots of (some small some not) issues.
Prior to booking this home I asked Rentl, the management company, if all of the complaints mentioned in previous reviews had been addressed. They assured me they had. As a vacation rental property owner myself I am keenly aware of minimum standards expected by guests of "luxury' homes. Upon arrival, it was clear to all of us these items had not been sufficiently addressed. In addition, there were other surprises that, although we really enjoyed the house, were irritants.
1. The kitchen was outfitted minimally and lacked sufficient glassware ( mainly wine glasses) and coffee mugs. Also, for a house this size, a second coffee maker and a larger than 2 slice toaster would be nice. Also, the two sided refrigerator only gets cold enough on one side in spite of repeated attempts to adjust the temperature.
2. We were never able to make music system work. Besides, it is old and has no blue tooth (who has CD's these days?). We had to use the TV cable music channels with less than adequate TV speakers. Also, a streaming device for the TV would be really helpful.
3.One of the biggest irritants was the (undisclosed) size of the bunk beds. We were a group of 15 adults. most of whom are 5' 10" or taller and these beds are clearly designed only for children as they are very short. We had to put mattresses on the floor for 4 of the group to be able to sleep. Be fore warned if your group is mostly adults.
4. Our biggest criticism is for Rentl, the management company. I called their customer service number soon after our arrival to request additional wine glasses and to find out about adjusting the refrigerator temp and making the music system work. I also sent an email. My call was never returned and an email response the next day initially refuted my claim about lack of glassware and coffee mugs and only when I insisted did Rentl agree to send someone over the next day! (half way through our rental period!).
Clearly this house is suffering from neglect and is managed by a rental platform and not a real management company. Vacation rentals require owners and managers be proactive and anticipate their guest's needs. Rentl (and by extension the owners) are merely reactive and not in a timely way. This is not the way to make your guests
feel welcome.
Still, we loved our stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing!!!
We rented this house for our family to stay at for the weekend of our wedding and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom attached (6 bedrooms), it was spacious and clean. The location was conveniently located to Northstar Village. Everyone enjoyed their stay and wants to come back already! I highly recommend this house! You won’t regret it.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Thanksgiving
Beautiful large home with pleanty of room for the whole family. We loved the fireplace, heated floors and the ping pong table. The only issue we had was one of the ovens didnt work which was difficult when cooking Thanksgiving dinner. But overall terrific house and we would definitely stay here again!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Sierra Nevada?
The average price for a rental in Sierra Nevada is R 5,267 per night. This rental is R 26,225 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Designer Northstar Retreat: Fireplace, Ping Pong, Billards, Hot Tub. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Designer Northstar Retreat: Fireplace, Ping Pong, Billards, Hot Tub. Enjoy the water!
Is Designer Northstar Retreat: Fireplace, Ping Pong, Billards, Hot Tub pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Designer Northstar Retreat: Fireplace, Ping Pong, Billards, Hot Tub?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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