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Northstar Perch is a secluded cabin retreat with exposed vaulted ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and plush furnishings. Enjoy access to the Northstar recreation center's amenities like tennis courts, basketball courts, a fitness center and hot tub or sip your favorite beverages on the balcony during summer months.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 494 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Northstar Mountain Retreat 🌲⛷️

Northstar Perch

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A wonderful mountain vacation awaits at this spacious Northstar getaway—perfect for families or groups of friends. From the moment you arrive, vaulted ceilings, a crackling wood-burning fireplace, and plush furnishings set the tone for a cozy cabin-in-the-woods experience.

Though rustic in charm, this retreat offers all the modern comforts you need: a full kitchen, free WiFi, and a flatscreen TV. In warmer months, step out onto the balcony, sip your favorite drink, and take in the fresh alpine air.

Location Highlights

Just 1 mile from Northstar California Resort – ski, snowboard, hike, or mountain bike with ease.

Downtown Truckee (7.5 miles) – explore shops, restaurants, and groceries.

Kings Beach (8 miles) – perfect for a sunny day on Lake Tahoe.

Guest Amenities at Northstar Recreation Center*

Tennis & basketball courts

Fitness center & sauna

Hot tub & seasonal lap pool

Creekside picnic area with grills & tables

(*$10 daily fee per person for use of the facilities)

Why You’ll Love It

✔ Vaulted ceilings & wood-burning fireplace
✔ Full kitchen for easy meals
✔ Balcony with fresh mountain air views
✔ Close to skiing, hiking, & Lake Tahoe
✔ Access to recreation center amenities

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Ski shuttle details: Northstar Shuttle 530-562-2257



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 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

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 a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,008 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

47265

About the area

Located in Northstar, a neighbourhood in Truckee, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Northstar California Resort and Palisades Tahoe are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Donner Lake and Sand Harbor. Village Ice Skating Rink and North Shore Parasail are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging. Visit our Truckee travel guide
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Northstar - Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Northstar California Resort showing a hotel and ice skating as well as a small group of people
    Northstar California Resort
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Village Ice Skating Rink
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Highlands Gondola
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Big Springs Express Gondola
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course
    4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Lodge at Big Springs
    9 min drive
  • Coffeebar
    15 min walk
  • The Village at Northstar California™ Resort
    17 min walk
  • The Sawyer
    13 min drive
  • FiftyFifty Brewing Co.
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Northstar Mountain Retreat 🌲⛷️ pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Northstar Mountain Retreat 🌲⛷️?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Northstar Mountain Retreat 🌲⛷️?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Northstar Mountain Retreat 🌲⛷️?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Northstar Mountain Retreat 🌲⛷️ located?

Located in Northstar, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Northstar California Resort. Highlands Gondola and Big Springs Express Gondola are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Cozy Northstar Mountain Retreat 🌲⛷️ Reviews

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Very good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tahoe vacay

Great place. Easy to get slopes! Would stay again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Michelle L.

Location Location Location

Always good to stay in Gold Bend (free shuttle to the hill!). Condo was clean and had everything we needed to have an easy stay.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Everything was as described and we had an amazing weekend. The property management was very quick to answer any questions we had. Our favorite part was the free shuttle that drops you off at the village.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

We like the place (we stayed here last year as well). This is the about the 12th year in a row we have stayed in Tahoe). Everything was clean. Great WiFi. Quiet place with great view. We liked the keyless entry (except for them disabling it early — we paid for late checkout and couldn’t get back in prior to check out time). Comfortable bed in master bedroom!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Alexandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Cute and Cozy

The condo was clean, cute, cozy, small bathrooms and cold downstairs. It did the job. My issue is with Vacasa's new check-in policy where you have to upload your driver's license AND a selfie before you are allowed to check-in. I did not know this when I made the reservation and they took my money with no refunds allowed. We stayed at another Vacasa house in Northstar just two months prior and such a policy did not exist. It makes me feel like a criminal!! We just sold our Northstar house 6 months ago and it was a VRBO rental for 10 years so I know the vacation rental business. I would never do this to a renter. Thus, we will not be renting from Vacasa rentals in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

This was a nice stay

We tried this condo rental for the first time and normally stay in hotels. This was a great introduction to a home away from home. We would do it again.

8/10 Good

Grant J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good weekend getaway

Stayed there during the MLK weekend holiday. Bedrooms downstairs are cold but blankets are plenty. We had a couple issues with the dishwasher and TV. Location in the Northstar region is pretty perfect. Overall, it's good for a weekend but I wouldn't want to stay there much longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not great, not horrible

Great location but somewhat frustrating. No information on how to operate TV remotes, very confusing,,no cable hook up for bedroom TV. No information pamphlet on how to access bus shuttle to village no Information on village restaurants, things to do, ski office and rental hours would have been helpful. Overall ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

4/10 Poor

Aki K.

Great location, terrible appliances

The kitchen appliances were really old and terrible. The dishwasher was broken so got to "enjoy" hand washing for the entire week. The fridge was probably from the 70s and leaked water into our food (until I figured out the leak location and placed a bowl under it). The coffee maker lasted for two days and then stopped working. The bedroom had a TV but it wasn't connected to anything! The living room TV had the least responsive remote control I've ever experienced. Apart from these issues, the cabin was clean and cozy and we enjoyed our stay and had a nice vacation. But definitely overpriced for the condition it is in.

8/10 Good

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good, But Needs Improvements

Stayed here four days for Thanksgiving 2022. Pros: 1) Good location with convenient shuttle to village. 2) Spacious layout with bedrooms downstairs. 3) Gas fireplace is quick, easy & very cozy. 4) Dog friendly. Cons: 1) Dishwasher did not work. We had Thanksgiving dinner & then no dishwasher to help with big cleanup. 2) Sink in smallest bathroom would not drain. 3) Internet (wireless network) info. provided was not correct. Had to use an unsecured network for Black Friday shopping. 4) TV has no cable connection, it uses streaming services only (via wireless network). The Vizio interface is difficult to navigate. You need to know your services (i.e. Netflix) username & password. We had to watch a couple important football games on small iPad. 5) The two bedrooms downstairs are very cold most of the time. To get them warm means the upstairs living room is hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very uncomfortable beds, ultra firm.

Outdated with very small second bathroom crammed under the stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maricar P.

Great location Dog friendly clean comfortable

Would definitely rent again!!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Grady H.

Very nice!!

Very clean. Beds are excellent. Flooring throughout was high quality, which may not seem important, but makes a huge difference. We’ve stayed in similar models with dreadful carpeting. Kitchen had everything you need. We stay in north star often and will take note of this particular unit for future visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria D.

Blissful stay

Cozy condo in a great location near Northstar village. Bedrooms/ /bathrooms are downstairs and living/kitchen is upstairs. Heat rises so it can get a little chilly in the winter downstairs. Condo has plenty of extra blankets. The two balconies provided beautiful views into the forested bed of snow. The condo isn’t fancy but has everything you need. Had a wonderful stay, very quiet and clean. Good space for 3-4 people.

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun mini vaca

Just what we were looking for. Cute quiet place, close to all the activities we wanted to do. Perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Lauren O.

Great location and Condo_ Cleaning concerns though

The condo itself was great. My only worry was regarding the housekeeping. There were dirty plates, forks and knives put away. The cups were not clean and there was very limited kitchen supplies. Other than that, the condo is very comfortable and in a great location.

8/10 Good

Beatriz B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great end of ski season Week! We were relatively close to a variety of great activities!

Easy rental process. Comfortable accommodations close to great skiing options, lakes, hikes with incredible views!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Stefanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean, nice condo in Northstar resort

We had a great stay. The Northstar shuttle was very quick and convenient. The condo was clean, needs comfortable, etc. The only complaint is the heating is a bit uneven. When it was warm and toasty upstairs it was freezing downstairs so to get it warm downstairs we had to make it crazy hot upstairs. But it worked and overall we were really comfortable. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021