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ACTUAL Ski Trail Unit!!! Not all Ski Trail are ON the ski trail!

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Spa
Beach
Beach
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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Truckee, CA
  • AirportReno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

ACTUAL Ski Trail Unit!!! Not all Ski Trail are ON the ski trail!

AVOID THE LINE INTO NORTHSTAR! NO PARKING AT THE AIRPORT! AVOID THE SHUTTLE, AVOID PARKING RESERVATIONS AND PARKING FEES, AVOID WALKING THROUGH THE VILLAGE CARRYING ALL YOUR GEAR! MANY SKI TRAIL UNITS ARE NOT SKI TRAIL! The majority require walking accross the parking lot. Just walk out the door, down the stairs, grab your skiis/Boards out of your personal locker, walk another 15 feet, step into your skiis, and off you go (assuming there is snow)! OR, walk down around the corner and put your skiis on at the trail! Or if you really want - call the bus and go down to the village that way! Ski home for lunch! Private parking (this year they are implementing virtual passes, so you must be a ski trails guest to park up here). AND this is a REAL ski in ski out - no walking from the areas that are not near the trail or driving over to the trail. Not all Ski Trail units are truely Ski Trail. There are only a handful of actual Ski Trail on VRBO!

*** WE ALWAYS HOPE FOR SNOW! - PLEASE CONSIDER TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IF YOU ARE NERVOUS ABOUT DRIVING IN THE WINTER WITH CHAINS, OR WAITING ON I-80, OR NO SNOW. ***

Ready for the perfect Ski weekend? Stay at Northstar Ski Trails, roll out of bed, have some coffee, hit the slopes at 0900 when the lifts open. No extra time in traffic, parking, busses, schlepping gear. Then go relax in one of the three hot tubs at the recreation center! Finish up in the village for a stroll around and relax at the ice rink (weather dependant), and maybe a fresh made pizza from Rubicon or a Burger at Inclined Burger with an adult beverage! Take the free shuttle back up to the unit and have a nice hot cup of cocoa, or maybe your favorite brew while you relax in front of a REAL wood burning fireplace!

What sets our unit above the rest of the units?? First, it really is on the ski trail. Next, if there are no renters before or after you, and we can make it work with the cleaning crew, we are happy to make accommodations for an early check in, or late check out! Arrive at 8am and get another day of skiing in! Sleep in, or head out for a last day of fun - come early, and stay late - free of charge. Why waste your entire last day traveling? Get a full day of fun in! We are NOT a large company, this is outr only unit - so we can work with you!

This one bedroom, one bath has a queen size bed, and a couch with a queen size pull-out. New carpet NOV 2023! The condo is fully furnished with all the amenities you could need. Bring the groceries and you don't have to go back to your car till you are headed home. If you don't want to cook, stroll down to the Village for scrumptious meals. If you do not want to walk, call the Shuttle Bus to come get you and take you to wherever you want in Northstar! During Tahoe Winters, there is no limit on the fun you can have. We don't have fancy granite countertops and a palacial shower, but it is clean, well stocked, and functional with a few USB plugs in the outlets as well as Netflix & Roku on the TV!

This is an upstairs unit, so no noise from the neighbors above you! The neighbors Unit is privately owned, and is never noisy. The kitchen is stocked with minor items such as salt, pepper, a wide variety of seasonings, etc, pots, pans (new Summer 2021), Power Airfryer XL (two separate cooking units), utensils, fondue pot, blender, a Keurig Duo for K cups OR drop, tea kettle (for that all important hot cocoa), toaster, and microwave (new Summer 2022), all of which are available for your use.

Enjoy access to the Northstar recreation center ($10/guest). Enjoy the sauna, hot tubs, lap pool (year round), pool (Summer), exercise room, tennis courts, volleyball, basketball courts (Summer and outdoors of course), and game room. After you take a short rest from skiing, head down to the village and try your hand at ice skating or have a warm drink while spending time with old friends, or making new ones around the fire pits. If you just cant get away from work, feel free to use our free internet. There are also some DVDs, Netflix, Roku, board games, and a few books, if you want to spend some time inside, or the weather did not turn out as you wanted.

For longer stays (or mishaps) there is a full size washer and dryer on the same level as the unit. There is no charge for the use of the washer and dryer and we normally leave a little soap in the closet (unless someone takes it).

There is a small bin with some kids snow boots, kids gloves, snow toys (Arctic Shields, snow ball makers, snow ball throwers, kids ski helmets) that folks are welcome to use, as long as the guests take care of them!

This is a non-smoking unit - no smoking of any type. Not 420 friendly. That includes cigars, blunts, Dabs, Shatter, ANYTHING!

PLEASE CONSIDER TRAVEL INSURANCE - We can not control the weather, roads, etc. We are not a large company that can write off expenses for no shows.

**** We support our US Military. In honor of our USAF parents, we are proud to give a 10% discount for ACTIVE DUTY and HONORABLY RETIRED military members, as well as documented Wounded Warriors (you know who you are). We never take a knee. Thank you for keeping us safe, and for all of the sacrifices you and your family make, 24/7/365. Sheepdogs, or honorably retired Sheepdogs - eligible too (you know who you are too). MUST BE NOTED PRIOR TO BOOKING IN ORDER TO ADJUST THE RATES ON VRBO****

Property manager

Kristin Knutson
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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
Not 420 friendly

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 recommended 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.
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Truckee, CA

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Gar Woods - 18 min drive
  • Spindleshanks - 12 min drive
  • Lanza's Restaurant - 12 min drive
  • Fifty Fifty Brewing Co. - 10 min drive
  • Jax at the Tracks - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does ACTUAL Ski Trail Unit!!! Not all Ski Trail are ON the ski trail! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is ACTUAL Ski Trail Unit!!! Not all Ski Trail are ON the ski trail! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ACTUAL Ski Trail Unit!!! Not all Ski Trail are ON the ski trail! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ACTUAL Ski Trail Unit!!! Not all Ski Trail are ON the ski trail! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ACTUAL Ski Trail Unit!!! Not all Ski Trail are ON the ski trail! located?

Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out condo in Truckee is within 1 mile (2 km) of Big Springs Express Gondola and Northstar California Resort, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course and Northstar California Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super
Perfect location, super clean, most responsive property manager ever!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
A wonderful place to enjoy Northstar. The kids loved being able to play in the snow right outside the unit and get right onto the ski trails without having to haul their gear. The owner is very responsive and made sure we were all set up and had everything we needed for an amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great condo, attentive management
The condo itself is in a good condition. It's well stocked, and everything is in perfect working order. It's quite spacious for a 1 bedroom. Management is super friendly, proactive and accommodating. I have stayed in many condos in NorthStar, and this is one of the better options, for sure. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, Location, Location
We loved our stay. Nothing is better than walking a few feet and being right in the ski trail. It was so easy. The unit was so clean and comfy. We had so much childhood cabin nostalgia with the comforts of an updated couch and plush new carpet. We loved the fireplace! We had everything we needed, especially in the kitchen. Communication was too notch. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Great ski in-ski out condo! Kristin was very helpful before and during our stay, both with condo info and travel info. We’ll definitely start here again if we’re back out!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kristin Knutson

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Our parents bought this Unit when it was nothing but wooden stakes in the ground, in the early 70's. We became ski fanatics, and although we traveled up and down I-80 for many years, a couple of us ended up participating in competitive ski racing, and attending Truckee High School. Go Wolverines! We have scoured every inch of Northstar (and maybe drove Northstar Security bananas a time or two). Now us kids (who all have grey hair) are all grown up, and want to keep it in the family. However, we all have jobs and busy lives - so we don't get up as often as we would like. We thought we would try VRBO as a way to offset some of the costs. We know mom would want it to stay in the family. We also want other young families to have the same opportunity to build solid family connections and a lifetime of memories. A small cozy condo helps foster that togetherness. We hope you gain the memories and family bonds that were created when we were kids, and still go on when our families visit as well.

In memory of our parents, ask about a 10% discount for active duty and retired military, or documented wounded warriors (Hey - sorry - the unit is not super friendly to those who now have disabilities - but if you can figure out how to get up stairs and deal with a non-ADA equipped unit - we would be proud to have you) As well as those of you actively working the Thin Blue Line or retired sheepdogs. MUST BE NOTED PRIOR TO BOOKING IN ORDER TO ADJUST THE VRBO RATES.

Why they chose this property

The location of this particular unit is paramount. It is right on the ski slope - so when there is snow, you click into your skiis and ski down to the lift. On the way home, slip in through the trees, and ski right up to the pathway 10 feet from the door! No trudging across parking lots or streets. No walking down paths, no nothing! Northstar maintains their snowpack impeccably. You wont find better groomed snow anywhere. It is an upstairs unit... you don't have to hear the noise of the people above you all night. Additionally, this unit has a small balcony. The Unit still has a fireplace - real wood, with a little natural gas to help out if you are not a fire builder.

What makes this property unique

Ski in, ski out - no carrying your skis, or your kids!

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