Vacation condo in Northstar village. Perfect location overlooking the mountain.
Most exclusive address in the Village at Northstar™, the Great Bear Lodge features the most luxurious 3 bedroom/ 3.5 bathroom condominium, with views of the outdoor skating rink, the mountain slopes and the valley. Experience the ultimate North Lake Tahoe vacation rental in privacy that begins with direct elevator access into the home, paired with a perfect location in the heart of the Village at Northstar™.
My rates are anywhere between 15-30% off of the price of booking directly with Northstar Village for the same ski-in/ski-out condominium!
Property manager
Saeed Mirza
Languages
Arabic, English, Spanish
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
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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 deadlock
About the area
Truckee
Truckee is home to this condo. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
Truckee, CA
What's nearby
Northstar California Resort - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Big Springs Express Gondola - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Old Greenwood Golf Course - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
Donner Lake - 15 min drive - 17.7 km
Getting around
Truckee Station - 11 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
The Lodge at Big Springs - 3 min walk
Gar Woods - 16 min drive
Jax at the Tracks - 10 min drive
Fifty Fifty Brewing Co. - 8 min drive
Bar of America - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Vacation condo in Northstar village. Perfect location overlooking the mountain. have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Vacation condo in Northstar village. Perfect location overlooking the mountain. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Vacation condo in Northstar village. Perfect location overlooking the mountain. ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Vacation condo in Northstar village. Perfect location overlooking the mountain. ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Vacation condo in Northstar village. Perfect location overlooking the mountain. located?
Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out condo building in Truckee is within a 5-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Northstar California Resort, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Highlands Gondola and Big Springs Express Gondola are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
I have stayed at many places in the village, but by far this unit was the best one. Very spacious, clean , beautiful balcony and the host was very responsive and accommodating.
This VRBO was perfect for us! I cannot recommended it enough - we will definitely be rebooking. It was perfect for size, location, convenience, luxury and logistics!We all know that skiing involves a lot of schlepping so to find a vrbo that eliminated so much of the schlepping was a game changer for us! When you stay at this unit you get to park in the garage under the northstar village, in the garage there are free carts available to haul your stuff and the elevator goes right to your unit! Additionally you get a ski locker on the lobby floor so that you don’t have to bring them up and down. The lobby of this unit is a 2 minute walk to the gondola - so short our 5 year old didn’t even mind carrying his skis! The unit has a balcony that overlooks the ice rinks so you get to enjoy great views while listening to the live music! There was enough space for my family of 5 and 2 grandparents! We loved it!
Kate G.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Musik
22 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was incredible. Great views of Mountain and ice skating rink. Lots of activities nearby. House was clean and well maintained! Underground parking amazing!
Super location and resort. Very nice and big apartment with just a few minor issues that did not cause terrible inconvenience: keys deactivating and getting locked out; few broken things: wine cooler and ice maker not functioning. Nicely appointed otherwise and appreciate items like soap, tp, shampoo, condiments. Wish there were washcloths and a sponge or kitchen rags. Not within control of owner but renters should be aware is that if there is a big snow as there was with us a few days, you will be woken up by the snow removal trucks/ equipment at 3am and it continues until dawn. It’s understandable and appreciated, but others may not be aware this will happen. We would definitely return!
carolyn r.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
2/10 Terrible
Shelley
9 October 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property owner provided no instructions on how to check in, wifi etc. the elevator broke for 48 hours and the owner provided no Keys/access to the property when the elevator was down. I paid thousands for a unit with no key access? I had to track down management on site and they had no extra keys to provide either. I would NOT stay here again.
Shelley
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deborah
12 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved staying here, a lot more spacious than we expected. The home was well stocked with condiments, pillows, blankets, towels. Property manager was extremely kind and let us check out late. The amenities on site you can’t beat - always something going on. Restaurants are all delicious.
What a welcoming place. We were in town for a family wedding. From the moment we stepped off the elevator straight into the condo, we enjoyed our stay. Plenty of space to spread out, extremely well appointed kitchen with everything you need to host a family dinner and cooling AC to escape the summer heat Nice deck overlooks the rink, rec center access with lots of activities and great underground parking It’s also very easy for an elder relative with rollator to get around I look forward to planning another stay here
We had never stayed at the Northstar Village before and the whole resort felt very swanky and fun! The unit was beautiful with a fun cabin vibe and the location was so convenient with a great view of the skating rink. The rooms and living area were good sized and each room had an en-suite. We really enjoyed the resort amenities (gym, pool, etc.). The check in process was a bit confusing in that there are 4 possible places to check in, we found it on the third try. The unit was mostly clean, but the third bedroom had sheets that smelled like body odor and the bunk beds had broken steps. We also nearly ran out of toilet paper. Communication with the owner was delayed, but they were super accommodating and let us check out early. All in all we would definitely stay there again.
Jeannette G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pedro
26 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location, spacious rooms, lots of kitchen/bathroom supplies. The host was very accommodating, allowing us to reschedule due to weather advisory. Would definitely come back in the future.
Adult Girl Ski Trip. Accomodatins were perfect. Loved the balcony overlooking the village and hearing the music and activity! Unit was more spacious than the photos. We've never had a private elevator open up to the entry before! Very VIP!!!
There place and location were great! Perfect for a week at Northstar with family and friends. We’d book again… super convenience and comfortable.
Our only suggestion is that they need some wine glasses and the microwave didn’t seem to work. Otherwise, all was terrific!
Terry H.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hector
31 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property, right in the heart of the village. Great communication with host
Wonderful location overlooking the Northstar ice rink. Ski storage locker on the first floor is great for keeping your equipment. Two minute walk to the lifts. Also very nice underground parking with easy access to the elevator that goes directly into your room - no trudging down the hallway with all your gear.
Unit is in good condition for a ski village - a few dings but nothing major. Nice kitchen appliances, the gas oven worked perfectly. Well stocked kitchen for all of our cooking and a convenient mini grocery store just a 2 minute walk away for getting supplies.
Hard to imagine a much better spot for a family ski trip!
We stayed here in March 2023.
PROS:
- Location is amazing. Great access from garage parking with the elevator opening right into the unit.
- Great balcony that overlooks the skating rink and didn’t find it noisy
- Plenty of room for 3 adults and 3 kids and can fit more
CONS:
- As some of the prior reviews mentioned, the place was not clean…and I mean not CLEANED. Our boys found a beer can in the bunk bed!?
- None of the beds were clean or sheets changed
- Towels from prior guest were still on the floor
- Crumbs all over the counter and table
- Garbage was not emptied
- Dirty dishes in dishwasher
- We ended up starting a load of towels and stripped the kids beds ourselves to wash the sheets so we could get them settled. We also started the dishwasher to get some clean plates. Not a great first few hours.
- Also previously mentioned, there were no wine glasses, but I guess that’s a minor issue compared to the sheets/towel situation
I contacted the owner and he sent over the cleaners, although we waited 1.5hrs for them to get there. We then sat at the dirty table for another 2hrs, while the cleaners cleaned the unit. Cleaners were great, but the whole situation was not.
Epic snow conditions made up for it though!
Great place to stay if you want to stay in the village. Check in was super easy, parking was ten feet from the elevator (which opens directly into the room) and plenty of space for 3 adults and 3 kids.