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Rustic Truckee Lodge w/Rec Room - Near Northstar!

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Explore Northstar Mountain from this 6-bedroom Truckee vacation rental home!
This home sleeps 14 with 2 living areas, 8 flat-screen TVs and 2 fireplaces.
Enjoy access to Northstar Resort community amenities for a small additional fee.
Step inside and enter the fully equipped kitchen.
All the essential appliances and ample counter space make cooking a breeze.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Truckee, CA
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Springs Express Gondola
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Village Ice Skating Rink
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Additional Sleeping (Rec Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Rustic Truckee Lodge w/Rec Room - Near Northstar!

Bring the whole family and close friends to explore the California mountains at this 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath vacation rental house in Truckee. Sleeping 14 guests about 1 mile from the Northstar Resort Rec Center and ski lifts, this home offers 2 separate living areas with gas fireplaces, 8 flat-screen TVs, and all the modern essentials for a comfortable getaway. Enjoy access to community amenities for a small additional fee, activities in the base area, and simply relaxing at this Tahoe area abode!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5: Queen Bed | Bedroom 6: 2 Twin Beds | Rec Room: Sleeper Sofa

This Northstar lodge will prove to be that ideal mountain retreat you've been searching for, as it rests close to all the activities in the resort base area but also provides a private 3,500-square-foot living space for you and your travel companions to spread out and unwind at the end of each day. Travel in the winter for exciting days of skiing or the summer for endless mountain biking adventures and more.

Inside the home, an open-concept design leads you from the fully equipped kitchen to the dining area and main living room. Share tasty hors-d'oeuvres at the bar counter while the chef prepares a gourmet meal, then set the formal table to have a family feast.

During downtime, throw on the gas fireplace and enjoy favorite movies on the flat-screen cable TV. Head to the home's rec room for a nightcap beverage after a long day on the mountain and play a game of mini-foosball or cards before bed!

The bedroom suite provides a quiet sanctuary for 2 guests, while 4 bedrooms total include en-suite bathrooms for convenient luxury. Each bedroom also comes equipped with a flat-screen cable TV so you can catch up on a new show before drifting to sleep.

-- THE LOCATION --

For a small additional fee, guests can head 5 minutes down the road for access to the Northstar Recreation Center amenities including 2 pools, 1 adult hot tub, 1 family hot tub, a sauna, tennis court, weight room, lounge area with arcade games, air hockey, and a pool table. Enjoy all these activities and more in the base area after days of exploring the mountain trails by skis, snowboard or bike depending on the season.

You can also experience star-lit ice skating in the winter, or fishing in the property's lake and Northstar horseback riding adventures in the summer. If you're looking to venture a little further for waterfront recreation, drive about 15 minutes to Lake Tahoe or a half hour to Donner Lake.

After shredding the mountain, the base area offers après ski activities like shopping, fine dining, live music shows, and movies at the cinema. Take a break from the mountain and spend the day in Truckee's downtown area, hosting several surrounding golf courses and unique eateries.

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Guests can enjoy access to the Northstar Resort community amenities for $5 per day, per person
- Please note that this home accommodates 14 guests but the maximum occupancy is flexible if you're traveling with 2 additional kids and they want to pack a sleeping bag (contact Evolve for further details)
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: There is a daily fee per guest to access the community amenities (paid on site)
- NOTE: This property does not offer air conditioning

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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

No 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 first aid kit

About the area

Truckee

Northstar, a neighbourhood in Truckee, is home to this holiday home. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Village Ice Skating Rink, or check out an event or a game at Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Truckee, CA

What's nearby

  • Northstar California Resort - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Big Springs Express Gondola - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Village Ice Skating Rink - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Highlands Gondola - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Timberline Ski Lift - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Lodge at Big Springs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zephyr Lodge at Northstar - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪The Village at Northstar California™ Resort - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Sawyer - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Rustic Truckee Lodge w/Rec Room - Near Northstar! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Rustic Truckee Lodge w/Rec Room - Near Northstar!?

As of 15 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic Truckee Lodge w/Rec Room - Near Northstar! on 21 January 2021 start from NZ$1,063, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Rustic Truckee Lodge w/Rec Room - Near Northstar! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rustic Truckee Lodge w/Rec Room - Near Northstar!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Truckee Lodge w/Rec Room - Near Northstar!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Truckee Lodge w/Rec Room - Near Northstar!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Truckee Lodge w/Rec Room - Near Northstar! located?

This family-friendly Truckee holiday home is located in Northstar, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tahoe National Forest and Northstar California Resort. Village Ice Skating Rink and Highlands Gondola 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. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

We loved this home and would highly recommend it and hope to return again!

We were in Tahoe for the Tough Mudder and this was a perfect place for our entire family. This home was spotlessly clean and cozy. There was plenty of space for us and we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Great place

My family and I had a wonderful stay. Location was great. Shuttle pickup for skiing was at the front door. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom L.

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

Big! Good location.

Kitchen, fridge, pantry, dishwasher all good and well stocked. Enjoyed the BBQ. Beds comfy. Lots of room. Needed more hand towels. There was no Kleenex. Window shades are in disarray. A coupl of trash cans hadn't been emptied. Lots of "food debris " on kitchen floor. Could have been cleaner. Overall, is a good house but could use a little more attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Genalin S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Big Disappointment/Dingy Home

This was a letter I sent to the on call people and did not get a response after: We actually finally found a box of trash bags that was not in plain sight inside the garage. None of us parked in it to begin with, so it was hard to find it unless you move some stuff. We spent time looking into cabinets, etc. I suggest, that, since instructions on the the check-in and check-out process are pretty more company-friendly, the following suggestions be given due consideration: 1. The location of the trash bags should be stipulated and/or placed under the kitchen sink where most trash originates from. 2. A description of the dumpster location be included since it is a hard to miss right turn for non-Tahoe residents. 3. During summer months, the Tahoe area can be very uncomfortably warm. Please clearly state that there is no AC. We were literally sweating even at night with windows open and ceiling fans on. This avoids an extra layer of disappoinent for guests who prefer a a welcoming cool atmosphere especially from the sweltering heat outdoors. The interior of this home is literally hotter than outside! The absence of an AC can make or break the decision to rent a house. 4. The house was very dark and unwelcoming when we came in and had a peculiar smell on the entryway stairwell, which, by the way has very dirty carpetry. Additionally, the lay out is more like a labyrinth with a wall to welcome guests and walls blocking the views outside...unlike the sunny and airy photos advertised. 5. The cabinets in the kitchen were also not clean and the floor was sticky. 6. For some, there were hairs on the pillows on the bed. We felt grossed-out sleeping on it. 7. There were also used towels in the downstairs dryer which were still damp. We had to run the dryer for you. 8. We are nurses and brought a UV light to make sure surfaces are clean, and they are not really clean enough to match the demands your company are asking for paying renters. Lastly, the on-call help was more interested in talking rather than hearing what I had to say. All in all, it was a very big disappointment .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

H Wong

Great House for Groups

The house is perfect for larger families or groups! We went with several young families and absolutely loved the location and home. It's not too fancy (perfect since we had toddlers running around) and the set up worked perfectly for us - main level with kitchen (on the small side for the number of people that can stay at the house, but we made it work), master bedroom and living. Downstairs has two separate wings - one with the game room, twin room, queen, and shared bath and the other (newer) wing with three queen bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Both sides have a washer & dryer, and there are doors to help keep the temperature consistent and manage noise. We loved being in the Northstar area and having access to the shuttles especially - it's great to not need your car for the weekend and be able to come & go and meet friends at your leisure. The house is nothing fancy but we all really enjoyed it, and we found the property management company to be really helpful when needed. The only annoyance was having to take trash to the dumpster 1.5 miles away (and bring back the key card) at the end of our stay. And I recommend bringing some of your own pillows or blankets if you plan to use all of the rooms - we had trouble finding any extra linens.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Reunion

Great house and location

Our family reunion of 5 adult couples stayed at this home. Everyone had there own bedroom and bathroom. Most bed were very comfortable . A large table was perfect for seating around.. the kitchen had almost everything you needed. We found we needed more spoons and dish towels. The outside areas were beautiful to sit in the sun or shade on the decks. The location of the house was perfect for hiking, visiting the state parks and all the beauty of Lake Tahoe. The management company was very helpful we like renting through Evolve!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Everything was just as we expected.

Property was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Guys Golf Trip

House was great, plenty of room for all 8 guys. I contacted the property manager about a non-working green shade on the deck access doors (we couldn't raise it) but never heard back. Oh, well, there were other access points.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

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

Boys golf trip

First time in this house for us 8 guys on a golf trip. Much better then staying in hotels we have done in the past. House exceeded expectations. Will most likely be back next year. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Northstar the best family get-away.

Our Northstar VRBO was the perfect destination for our family from ages 10-75. Children, teenagers and adults enjoyed the home neighborhood, The Village, recreation area and the gondola ride to the Ritz. The neighborhood was well kept, and interesting to walk through. Close to Truckee, Donner Lake and all Tahoe destinations. Area was green, quiet and yet fun. Our family all enjoyed it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan L.

Great location & property

We really enjoyed staying at this property. We had 3 families so 6 adults and 6 children between ages 2-5. Each family got two bedrooms so there was great separation and lots of bathrooms so everyone felt they had space. All the bedrooms were pretty "equal" so no one felt shafted. The kitchen was very functional and the home was very clean and safe for small children. There are stairs but they are carpeted and easy for little ones to navigate. The table near kitchen expanded so everyone could fit and the second family room (bar area) downstairs was a great bonus space. The shuttle into the village was very easy, you just download the North Star Transportation App and put in your address and it alerts you when shuttle is coming. Only a few things to note that we would have liked to have at the property. Not necessarily a knock on the property, these just would have made the stay even better. In the description we thought there would be a hot tub. Not sure if the description is referring to a communal hot tub at the rec center but we didn't see a hot tub at the property. It could have been covered by snow and if that is the case it would have been great if it would have been uncovered since we were looking forward to using it. In the kitchen there was no dishwasher soap so we had to buy that at store. Not a huge deal, we just would have brought some with or purchased on the way before getting to house. Other recommendations for kitchen would be dish towels (we went through a ton of paper towels), more cutting boards, a larger trash can and thicker trash bags (bags would tear and leak so hard to take out trash). Lastly, the 3 downstairs bedrooms had tubs with shower heads but we couldn't figure out how to get the shower heads to work. Baths were great for the kids but the adults ended up all sharing the one stall shower. The heating was also a bit confusing. There were 4 thermostats but 2 were labeled as non-functioning. The upstairs stayed very warm (too warm) and the downstairs would be cool so not sure if we weren't using them right. All in all, a great house, awesome location, and very clean. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deanine b.

Very clean and comfortable

We came up with our group for street vibes and the house accommodated 12 of us perfectly. Being so close to the north star center was great. The hosts let us check in early and check out late. We will defiantly book for next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn R.

THe house is in a beautiful location.

The house was perfect for our celebration. We have an annual brother/sister reunion and everyone expressed interest to stay again next year. We especially loved the amount of bathrooms and the details of the house. We could not figure out how to start the fireplace and when we called the management they responded very quickly. We would highly recommend this house.
Verified

8/10 Good

Vicki F.

great home for a large group or separate families

Spacious home - very comfortable and well stocked. Nice customer service. Clean and well maintained. Nice neighborhood simple parking - easy to unload and load cars using the garage access. Great deck and back patio. Beds are very nice. We had a great stay and loved walking to Starbucks in the crisp Tahoe mornings.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lily I.

The overall with the exception of the two listed complaints is very good.

There were only two things that could have been better. 1. The heating was not ideal unless you are in the second section. The bottom floor was cold the middle just right the top, which is the main gathering section was too hot. We had to open windows and doors to cool the area otherwise we would have freezen out the people in the bottom level. 2. For paying $245.00 for cleaning we were required to do more than I am use to. “The house should be as it was when we got there”. Well a housekeeper cleaned just before we got there and isn’t that why we paid for cleaning. I understand some of the items listed but object to the quit above what does that mean? The garbage requirement I felt was going too far. I have rented many places for vacation and have never had to get in the car go 1 1/2 miles to dump the garbage then return to the house to return the entry Card to the house.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Great comfortable house for large group!

Very comfortable house with plenty of bedrooms and bathroooms. Bedrooms large and had enough room for pack n plays. Downstairs familyroom had a bar and mini frig...good for beer! Garage nice to have. Wonderful deck with furniture, patio had furniture & grill. Two laundry areas. Ceiling fans in all rooms. Close to Northstar Village and rec center. Free shuttle to both.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

Great house for a lot of guests

Fantastic location and everything was perfect
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Clean as can be and the 12 of us fit fine.

Wonderful to be in Northstar for our 50th Wedding Anniversary. We were pleased with the house overall and it worked very well for 12 people. The house was very, very clean and fresh. The decor and furniture were a little dated but wasn't a big deal. TV room downstairs was perfect for kids and noisy adults late at night. Every imaginable utensil and tool available. Products in bathrooms (by Lather) were very lovely. Spices and a few other kitchen goodies were abundant. Since we were there for a summer visit, wish there would have been more umbrella tables and chairs on the deck and by the barbeque.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annamarie B.

AWESOME place!

For Father's Day I wanted my husband to be able to ride at Northstar. We came with 3 additional families; 8 adults, 5 kids and everyone was so happy with this home. There is plenty of room, everyone felt like they had their own space. The downstairs family room was perfect for the kids while the adults cooked and lounged upstairs. It is indeed 5 minutes from Northstar! We made use of the shuttle to take us to the village where we went swimming and the dad's rode. We hope to come use this home again in the winter!

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