Condo

Gondola Lookout in Northstar

Ski condo with ski-in/ski-out access and fitness centre

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Gas Fireplace in Living Room
Open Living and Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Upper Floor Bedroom
Upper Floor Ensuite Bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 679.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Northstar California Resort
  • Place, Big Springs Express Gondola
  • Place, Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course
  • Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Gondola Lookout in Northstar

Take your next Lake Tahoe vacation to this beautifully remodeled Northstar condo. This two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home is located just above Northstar Village, where you can walk or ski down to the gondola, or hop on the free shuttle for easy access to the lifts.

This condo is in a very convenient location for all the fun Northstar has to offer. Guests have access to the Northstar Recreation Center for a small daily fee, which includes multiple outdoor hot tubs, a large fitness center, a game room, and seasonal swimming pools. Northstar Resort itself offers endless activities—skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, tubing, shopping, and dining in winter; and golf, tennis, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and roller skating in summer. Just a short drive away, you can also enjoy Lake Tahoe beaches, boating, paddleboarding, parasailing, hiking, and even nightlife at the North Shore casinos.

This is a two-level condo with high-end finishes throughout. On the main floor, you will find the entry, master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, a half bath, and an open kitchen and living area. The kitchen is beautifully updated with granite countertops, designer cabinetry, and stainless appliances, while the living room features a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace and large windows overlooking the passing gondola and pine forest. Head upstairs to the second bedroom, a bunk room with a full-over-queen bed, ensuite bathroom, and smart TV.

Features:
* Gas fireplace with custom stone surround
* High-end upgrades with granite counters, stainless appliances, and designer cabinetry
* Walking distance to Northstar Village and gondola access
* Access to Northstar Recreation Center (fee applies)

Bedroom Configurations:
* Bedroom 1 (Main Floor): Queen (ensuite bath)
* Bedroom 2 (Upstairs): Full over Queen Bunk (ensuite bath)

Location:
Whether you want to relax by the fire, take a soak in the hot tubs at the Recreation Center, or explore the activities at Northstar Village, this home puts you right in the center of it all. In winter, you'll enjoy ski-in convenience and quick access to lifts. Condo located just above the Northstar Village, walk 2 blocks or take the free shuttle - walk 1.5 blocks across the parking lot & ski down to the gondola. In summer, you'll be close to championship golf, hiking, and biking trails. Drive just 10 minutes to Lake Tahoe's north shore for boating, paddleboarding, kayaking, and fishing—or head to the casinos for dining, music, and entertainment.

Pet Friendly: Dogs are welcome! Maximum of 2 dogs, additional fees apply per dog.

Parking: Parking is available for 2 cars total. All cars must park in designated areas. No street parking is permitted per county ordinance.

Prepare for mountain or winter weather driving in winter months. This may mean four-wheel drive with snow tires or chains. Check weather and road reports prior to arrival.

Other Things to Note:
* Renters must be 25+
* This is a non-smoking home
* Maximum occupancy per county ordinance is 6
* Like most homes/condos in Tahoe, this one does not have Air Conditioning. Fans will be available for your use

Your safety matters. This property may feature exterior security cameras. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras will continuously record video and sound while guests are in residence.

Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of electronically signed Rental Agreement within 48 hours of booking the reservation

Permit: STR23-8041

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Truckee

Located in Northstar, a neighbourhood 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

What's nearby

  • Northstar California Resort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Big Springs Express Gondola - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Donner Lake - 16 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 29 min drive - 40.3 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 16 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lodge at Big Springs - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Sawyer - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Village at Northstar California™ Resort - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Red Truck - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gondola Lookout in Northstar have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Gondola Lookout in Northstar pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gondola Lookout in Northstar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gondola Lookout in Northstar?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gondola Lookout in Northstar located?

Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out condo building in Northstar 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. Big Springs Express Gondola and Tahoe Zephyr Express Lift are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Duncan G.

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

Great

Nice condo in great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea G.

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

We enjoyed our stay.

We loved the convince of this condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Beautiful quiet location. Pines smell wonderful.

Very nice property. Great area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

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

Great location

We loved being able to ski without waiting for the gondola. The location is amazing. The condo was a bit small for a family of 5 but we made it work!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

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

Comfy spot for family

We loved staying at the condo for our recent trip. The location was ideal as we had activities between Tahoe Vista and Truckee. Staying so close to the resort was the best of both worlds - the village and NPOA pool and bbq area was fun to visit, but it was nice & quiet when we retreated back to our place to sleep. The condo was super clean, well-appointed (plenty of towels, kitchen wares, etc) and comfy beds. The kids loved watching the gondola through the trees. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

lynne a.

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

NIcely updated Ski Trails Condo

We very much enjoyed our ski trails stay. This condo has nicely updated bathrooms and kitchen, very convenient to the village, unit is a top floor one which makes it quieter and it has convenient access to a common washer/dryer. Communication with the property manager was prompt and very helpful. We look forward to coming again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

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

Holiday Stay

We planned our Christmas holiday this year for skiing at Northstar. The condo worked out perfectly. Close to the resort and close to the grocery store. We brought Christmas decorations and transformed the condo into a holiday look. It also worked to have our dogs with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Phill B.

Great time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clean, well stocked, and updated condo. Great for kids, cozy surrounded by snow and great access to skiing. A great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

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

A home away from home just above the north village at Northstar

Delighted! Would definitely stay again when I'm back this way. Wood-frame queen-size bunk beds in the upstairs (master) bedroom was an interesting touch. One mattress was stiff and the other soft, so my wife and I both had a bed that we could sleep comfortably on. So restful. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci g.

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

Great place awesome location

Such a nice house, we always love staying in the condos on the hill.. Short walk to the village run, so easy even with a 6 and 9 year old. clean place with good beds.. the bunks are huge. the master bed is a little small but its a small room. living room was comfortable and the kitchen was stocked well. couldn't get the fire place to work and the TV only had 12 channels. I'm sure there was a way to get our streaming services but we couldn't figure it out. Other then that it was a GREAT spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kumar D.

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

Clean and updated unit; great location

We enjoyed our stay in this condo. Great location. Comfortable beds. The unit was clean and recently updated -- much nicer condition than other units we've seen in the Coyote Fork / Ski Trails area. The property manager was easy to get a hold of to consult about a change to the reservation. The key to the ski locker didn't work reliably so we couldn't use it. Everything else was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Jennifer D.

Not what we expected

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was not what we expected. There are 2 small bedrooms with very small beds. The beds were too small for more than 1 person. It was not a place we would ever stay again. We are arrived during a heat wave. This place has no air conditioning so my 9 pm it was still 86 degrees in the house. Vacay North Tahoe was kind enough to find us another beautiful place as this was not habitable.
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10/10 Excellent

Grace R.

Cozy, Clean and Calm

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I visited over the 4th of July weekend and it was such a pleasant stay. This being a new listing, I understand that there were some supplies that could have been more plentiful or available (i.e. more than 4 bowls, saran wrap or foil, napkins, lids for the pots and pans etc.) but the positives out weighed any of that. The owner/managers were great with communication which is a huge plus. The gondola can be seen right outside the living room. You do have to walk up a bit of stairs from the parking lot, but it's not too far. The washer/dryer is located in a common area outside the condo, but it's right across from the front door which made it very convenient. It does not require money but you do need to bring your own detergent as there are none. Overall, it's a perfect stay for a small family and I'd highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and perfect house for our family to spend the weekend. Host was super prompt to help with any questions. Will definitely book again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Northstar ski trails

Our stay at Ski Trails was great! Perfect location for a ski in/ski out. The home was lovely, spacious, incredibly clean and perfect for what we were looking for. Highly recommend!Thanks for a great stay. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Perfect spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great space and location. Perfect for our family. Kids loved the bunk beds. Would definitely stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Ginny S.

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

Great condo!

Nicely updated. Space is well used.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location for ski in/out

Pros:The location is excellent, with a very convenient walking distance to the village and easy access to the condo ski run.Kitchen and bathrooms were notably clean upon arrival, which was appreciated.Cons:Linens were limited, with only a few bath and hand towels provided, and no washcloths available.The kitchenware is outdated, particularly the worn Teflon non-stick pans and plastic cooking utensils. Additionally, supplies like foil and plastic wrap were missing.The primary bedroom is quite small, consistent with previous reviews making exiting from one side of the bed impossible.Closets were largely unusable as they were cluttered with miscellaneous items. There were fans and humidifiers placed randomly in every room.The bedroom blind was broken, carpets could benefit from a deep cleaning, and the bedding feels outdated and could use an upgrade.There were no instructions for using the "smart TV," leaving us limited to only basic cable channels through the menu.Overall, while the location and cleanliness were great, the property could benefit from more attention to detail, and a few updates to improve the guest experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Arnold S.

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

Overall Good Stay

Pros - excellent location, great amenities, clean property. Cons - the space was great for our kids - the upstairs bedroom with the bunk beds had lots of space and a good size en suite bathroom; however, for us parents, the space in the downstairs bedroom was very tight and the bathroom was small as well. Better if rooms were flip-flopped. Also, the window in the downstairs bedroom was literally a couple of feet from a window for the adjacent unit - it was hot that labor day weekend and with no a/c had to open windows. Unfortunately for us, our neighbors had a colicky baby who was screaming all through-out the night and it felt like the baby was in the room with us - didn't make for a good night sleep. I suppose there isn't a whole lot that could have been done about that - I guess other than not staying there when the temps are in the mid-80's, so you don't have to keep windows open at night. It was still a nice place though and again the location was prime.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny R.

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

Good weekend

Good location and nice kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanin F.

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

Last minute reservations

Highly recommend Kristi and the condo! She helped us out as best she could to accommodate us last minute. Very appreciative of the help and the place was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Loved this pet friendly ski in/ski out condo

Clean condo. Communication for opening and closing were good. Short walk to the village and to the gondola. Didn't cook, but kitchen seemed well stocked. Paper and soap products were provided which is nice. There are three flights of stairs just a FYI. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Great place in a great location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family of 4 had a great stay in this condo. It had everything we needed, including a well-stocked kitchen. It is very convenient to ski in and ski out. VACAY North Tahoe has always been very responsive and accommodating during our stays.

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Awesome place, awesome host

The place was amazing and Kristi was incredibly helpful. We had an awesome time and it’s very easy to get right on the mountain in like a one minute walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erlina H.

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

Great condo in convenient location

3rd floor comfortable & clean 2-bedroom Northstar condo. 3-5 min walk to the slopes and convenient walk or shuttle to the Village. Can see the gondola out the window. Enjoyed cooking meals in the kitchen and played the games/puzzles provided. Laundry was not in unit, but instead community laundry steps from the condo. Our family and dog had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

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