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Northstar Haven | Cozy-Chic Retreat Near Lake Tahoe & Downtown Truckee

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A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a bar area with stools, and a comfortable seating arrangement.
Smart TV, fireplace, offices
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
Outdoor spa tub
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, a flat-screen TV, and a stone-tiled shower area.

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8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms3000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Springs Express Gondola
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Truckee

With a stay at this vacation home in Truckee (Northstar), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Northstar California Resort and Kings Beach State Recreation Area. .This vacation home is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Donner Lake and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park.

What's nearby

  • Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Northstar California Resort - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Big Springs Express Gondola - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Village Ice Skating Rink - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Highlands Gondola - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 10 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lodge at Big Springs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Zephyr Lodge at Northstar - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪The Sawyer - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Summit Deck & Grill at Northstar California™ Resort - ‬32 min drive

About this property

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

Northstar Haven | Cozy-Chic Retreat Near Lake Tahoe & Downtown Truckee

Welcome to Northstar Haven by AvantStay – your cozy-chic mountain escape nestled in the towering pines of Truckee.

Steps from world-class skiing, serene hiking trails, and the charm of downtown Truckee, Northstar Haven is where rustic elegance meets group-friendly comfort. Set on a quiet wooded lot near Northstar Resort and Lake Tahoe, this three-level retreat invites you to gather, unwind, and soak up the alpine magic in every season.

Inside, soaring cathedral ceilings, lodgepole pine walls, and a dramatic wall of windows frame the forest views, flooding the living space with natural light. The sunken great room is built for togetherness, featuring a river rock fireplace, plush seating for movie nights, and warm, inviting textures throughout.

The open-concept kitchen is fully equipped for home-cooked meals (or takeout spreads), with stone flooring, bar seating, and a spacious dining area to fit the whole crew. On the deck, enjoy al fresco breakfasts or starlit après-ski drinks with a backdrop of whispering pines.

Multiple lounge spaces, cozy bedrooms, and thoughtful amenities like a wine fridge and dedicated bar area make it easy to share the home with extended family or friends—without sacrificing comfort or quiet moments.

Whether you're carving fresh powder at Northstar, paddling Lake Tahoe, or simply enjoying a board game by the fire, Northstar Haven is your basecamp for connection, adventure, and memory-making in the Sierra Nevada.

AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips!

Situated in the snowy Sierra Nevada Mountain range straddling the border between California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe offers stunning panoramic scenery and year-round adventure. Visitors flock here especially to ski and snowboard on dramatic slopes that seem to fall into the abyss of the lake's cobalt blue water. Whether you're looking for a day in the mountains or a cruise on the lake, you can have it all in Tahoe.

Local Attractions: Homewood Ski Resort, Palisades Tahoe, Eagle Falls Trail (hiking), Eagle Rock (hiking and lookout point), Emerald Bay, Sugar Pine Point State Park (Nordic events of 1960 Winter Olympics), Inspiration Point Vista, Chambers Landing Bar & Grill (American), Meeks Bay Marina and Beach, Tahoma Market, and the Rubicon (world-famous 4x4 trail).

Home Truths:
- Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- Please note that the BBQ is not available for guest use.
- Please note: Access to the NPOA Recreation Center requires a separate fee of $10 per person, per day, and is not included with your reservation.
- Please note that all outdoor furniture and amenities are seasonal and available from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Parking Details:
- Garage is not available for guest use. Please park up to 2–3 cars in the driveway. No street parking allowed.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including concierge services.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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

  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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Northstar Haven | Cozy-Chic Retreat Near Lake Tahoe & Downtown Truckee Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Varun V.

Location was great...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Peggy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and beds are super comfortable. Love that three rooms all had king beds. Nice decor and clean hot tub outdoors. The front door lock that uses a code instead of a key is very convenient. What could be helpful is a binder from the host with info specific to the house. It was difficult to go back into the emails from Avantstay to find all the info. For example, wi-fi, directions and instructions for tv, amenities, check in and out directions and recommendations that all guests at the house could look through in one place would be great. We take many vacations and every house on VRBO that we’ve stayed at has a binder of some sort. There was not a clear number that I could reach the host at for any issues. Very confusing that Avantstay takes over after you book with VRBO. A few mishaps that the host will need to address for future guests are the sliding door that does not close of the bathroom in second master, the leak from the ceiling to the kitchen island (we had to use a bowl to catch the drips), no hot water coming out of the downstairs bathroom sink and the spout of that bathroom shower only has a handheld that works but was not in place when we first got there. Also the handheld pullout of kitchen sink has disintegrated where the water sprays out and sprayed up and across the kitchen when one of our guests tried to use it when washing dishes. It was unfortunate that these items have not been addressed before the owner rents out to guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026