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6.4

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 694 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Truckee, CA

Northstar California Resort14 min walk
Big Springs Express Gondola19 min walk
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course6 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)9 min drive

Most relevant reviews

6/10 Okay

This cabin was what was expected for the great price. It was stocked with everything we needed in the kitchen, beds and ...

meghan c.

Dec 31, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Dreamy Ski Retreat W/ Private Patio, Shared Pool/Hot Tubs, Free WiFi & More

Northstar Gold Bend Retreat

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Perfect for the whole family, this classic Northstar retreat boasts rustic vibes while still offering all of the modern conveniences you need to feel right at home. As soon as you arrive, you will be greeted by the tall ceilings, accommodating living area complete with a flatscreen TV, and a full kitchen boasting a gas range, beautiful countertops, and all of the tools needed to whip up tasty meals after a day on the slopes. When everyone returns to home base at the end of each day, the private patio will be just the place to sip an evening cocktail and three spacious bedrooms await for a bit of shut-eye!

Enjoy access to the Northstar recreation center amenities, which include tennis courts, basketball courts, a fitness center, a sauna, a hot tub, a seasonal lap pool, and an open grill area next to a beautiful creek surrounded by pine, fir, and aspen trees. (Site rentals include the use of three picnic tables and up to two gas BBQ grills with grilling utensils.) There is a $10 daily fee per person for use of the facilities.

Sitting just one mile north of the village and lifts at Northstar, this home will be ideal for the skiers of the group to get their fill of fresh powder in no time. A shuttle service is also available from home base, so don't worry about having to find parking. If you want to head into town, the heart of Truckee awaits with eclectic shops, eateries, and cafes just over seven miles north. If a day on the lake is on the agenda, Kings Beach is eight miles away where you can fish, boat, and swim in Lake Tahoe's famous blue water.

THINGS TO KNOW

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Ski shuttle details:

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.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Fireplace

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Truckee

Located in Truckee, this condo is in the mountains. 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. North Shore Parasail and Kings Beach Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Truckee, CA

What's nearby

Northstar California Resort - 14 min walk
Big Springs Express Gondola - 19 min walk
Martis Camp Express Lift - 4 min drive
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course - 6 min drive
Donner Lake - 17 min drive

Getting around

Truckee Station - 13 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

‪Gar Woods - ‬18 min drive
‪Fifty Fifty Brewing Co. - ‬10 min drive
‪Jax at the Tracks - ‬12 min drive
‪Blue Coyote Bar and Grill - ‬11 min drive
‪Best Pies Pizzeria & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dreamy Ski Retreat W/ Private Patio, Shared Pool/Hot Tubs, Free WiFi & More pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dreamy Ski Retreat W/ Private Patio, Shared Pool/Hot Tubs, Free WiFi & More?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dreamy Ski Retreat W/ Private Patio, Shared Pool/Hot Tubs, Free WiFi & More?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dreamy Ski Retreat W/ Private Patio, Shared Pool/Hot Tubs, Free WiFi & More located?

Situated in the mountains, this condo is within 1 mi (2 km) of Big Springs Express Gondola and Northstar California Resort. Tahoe Zephyr Express Lift and Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

6.4

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7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

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8/10 Good

Jeanne D.

10 Apr 2024

Northstar Gold Bend Condo

The condo was in a great location for our ski trip to Northstar. Being on the Northstar property with access to the shuttle service and the village was very nice. The interior of the condo was a bit dated, but it seems to be priced with that in mind. It was clean and comfortable- except we could not use the fireplace since we had not known to bring wood for it.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

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6/10 Okay

meghan c.

31 Dec 2023

Creaky cozy cabin

This cabin was what was expected for the great price. It was stocked with everything we needed in the kitchen, beds and bath. It was clean and convenient. The furniture is “rustic” but fine. The beds are not that great but they were fine. The TV didn’t have many channels/any smart TV option so thankfully we brought our kids switch to plug in and play. The coffee maker is a pot/keurig maker. The title “creaky” was just because you can hear footsteps around the cabin in the bedrooms but not the end of the world. Overall our small fam would stay again for a cost efficient convenient cabin at Northstar.

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8/10 Good

MICHAEL N.

19 July 2023

Nice but dated and hot!

Easy to access, quiet and a great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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2/10 Terrible

Andrew B.

4 Feb 2023

Not as advertised

The place was clean. But otherwise was in disrepair. There were broken cabinet doors in the kitchen. The shower door was broken. The stuffed chair was ripped. Several of the dining room chairs had broken legs. What upset is most was that the "shared spa" in the condo title was, in fact, not included.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

7 Jan 2023

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

Condo at Northstar

The four of us stayed at the condo for three nights and everything was wonderful. It was clean and appeared to be well maintained. We would stay at the condo again in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

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6/10 Okay

Hunter L.

30 Dec 2022

Clean mostly but could use some TLC

First, I understand that you get what you pay for and this was one of the more affordable places that fit our criteria. We were there in Dec of 2022 for a ski racing event. We aren't high maintenance but there are a few simple things that would have made our stay much better. I'll start with the good: *The condo was for the most part clean. *The kitchen was about as well equipped as we are accustom to seeing. And all items were clean. *Very easy access to Northstar ski area - the shuttle system is one of the best and easiest I've seen. *Bathrooms were clean and water was hot. Now the things that should be fixed: *Condo could really use some updating. Furniture is old and worn. Carpets too. *There were previous guests socks and what I think were toilet paper ear plugs under my bed. Obviously no one checked under the beds on the last housekeeping visit. *Bed linens are in bad need of replacement - worn, old and some pillowcases were ripped. *Internet was terrible. In all fairness this could be a bandwidth issue outside of anyone's control, but I wasn't able to do any work while there because the connection from Charter kept dropping. *No information of any kind was provided in the condo. One of the things we wanted to do was go to the rec center mentioned in the listing. I called the Vacasa number trying to get more info and they don't know anything about it. It's just a call center unlike the owner with Airbnb. We ended up finding it by finding the HOA website and tracking it down. You need a fob to park in the gated lot for the rec center and there isn't one provided. It's about a mile from the condo and the shuttles stop at 6pm. So not ideal getting there unless you can park in the reserved lot. Also, it's not free. I think the listing fails to mention that it's another $8 per person per day. It is a decent facility but not sure it's worth an additional $8 per day. Overall, we enjoyed our stay but probably would look at something else if we return. Lastly, and this is really a Vacasa thing - read your contract fine print. Vacasa cancelled our first night because they couldn't get the condo turned due to weather. We had to stay in another hotel our first night at a premium last minute rate. Vacasa does not refund for any reason - including if they cancel on you. They did offer me a credit for a future stay, but I would really prefer a refund and I think if they are unable to meet your check in date or for any other reason can't provide the full term of the reservation, then they should refund the lost days. It will certainly be a consideration of mine for any future Vacasa bookings.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

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6/10 Okay

Kathleen D.

23 Dec 2022

The location and view from balcony

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8/10 Good

Stephen H.

12 Nov 2022

I thought the condo was well appointed and comfortable. The gas grill was nice . The Condo is s...

I thought the condo was well appointed and comfortable. The gas grill was nice . The Condo is situated relatively close to the parking lot. An a older traveler this was important. The internet was not reliable 24 hours a day.

6/10 Okay

Lydia S.

6 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property with some issues

Beautiful property. The shower in one of the bathrooms is broken. They did fix it the next day. The dishwasher leaked into the room below where my sons were sleeping.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Maria O.

23 July 2022

Overall great!!!!

Everything was great!!! Great vacations!! Equipped with plates, cups, pots, pans, blender, little oven, basically everything you need, plus a gas barbecue pit 🥩 🍔 in the balcony!! 😋 Upstairs it’s a little warm, summer upstairs weather without AC, but they do have fans available. They have firewood so I really want to come back in the winter ❄️ when there’s snow cause I noticed they have skis ⛷ , snow sleds, and a lot of fun snow stuff. Pools and amenities are really nice but it is $8 per person.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Hilary C.

5 July 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

DO NOT STAY HERE!

Absolutely awful experience - do not stay here! Northstar is a cute area but the property itself has many issues. The unit did not have properly running heat, had leaks in the ceiling, terrible power system (multiple surges) and just was an awful experience. We asked for a credit after the ceiling leaked and ruined my mom's pillow and blanket and were given nothing. Do not waste your time staying here!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

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8/10 Good

Philip T.

16 Apr 2022

Lovely

This rental unit was quiet and comfy. It had everything we needed for a restful weekend away.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Darla r.

18 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Not for anyone with a disability walking

Did not ever receive a call from the owner. Family member struggled with stairs and had to remain in one room downstairs where the bathrooms are. No air conditioning, hot as hell!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

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2/10 Terrible

Janet W.

2 Aug 2021

No - Do not stay here

Quiet

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8/10 Good

Jiahuang L.

13 July 2021

No AC

Being a very unique experience for us! Good view and quiet neighborhoods. However it was super hot during our stay and there was no fans in the condo it’s awful.

6/10 Okay

Dawn R., Santa Rosa, CA

21 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

Seriously outdated

This condo is in serious need of an update. The furniture is old and worn, and looks like it was from the 70s. It was blazing hot with no air conditioning. For $1,000/weekend, I would expect way more. Also, they did not provide any information or pass to use the great rec center and pool area, which requires reservations. We finally figured it out, but that needs to be part of the listing/reservation process. Very disappointed.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021