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Gondola Lookout in Northstar

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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms79 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Truckee

This condo places you steps from Tahoe National Forest and within a short 5-minute stroll of Northstar California Resort. .Condo features a washing machine, free WiFi and 2.5 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A fireplace, a living room and a Smart TV are also available. .Enjoy the ski-in/ski-out access and gym. Plus you'll find a games room.

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

About this property

Entire place

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

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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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Gondola Lookout in Northstar?

The closest beach to Gondola Lookout in Northstar is Kings Beach State Recreation Area (9.1 km).

Does Gondola Lookout in Northstar have a pool?

Gondola Lookout in Northstar has a pool and a communal pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gondola Lookout in Northstar?

No, Gondola Lookout in Northstar does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gondola Lookout in Northstar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Gondola Lookout in Northstar Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

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

6/10 Okay

Mini K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Nice condo in great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci g., Fair Oaks

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Sumer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginny S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great condo!

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

8/10 Good

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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., Folsom, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Good weekend

Good location and nice kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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., San Jose, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

lynne a., San Mateo, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Erlina H., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

KARIN W.

Liked: Cleanliness

2nd time staying: thumbs up!

The property mgmt company is prompt and very courteous. We love the location and the fact we can bring our dog-kids. We will be back again when there is more snow!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place but lots of stairs

We enjoyed our stay - very convenient getting to the Village - house is well maintained. The stairs became an issue - three flights of stairs to the condo we did not know about as well as the condo has no deck-it was a beautiful weekend so the fans were used the whole time. Wi-fi and Apple TV did not work for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

I stayed here with my husband, one of our kids and our dog. It was a nice size place for us. There was plenty of towels. You’ll want to bring hand soap and spices, oils, etc if you want to cook in the unit. There was salt and pepper only. The unit is less than a 10 min walk to the village. So very close and conveniently located. We got two parking passes. There was plenty of parking (caveat that we were there over 4th of July week so Northstar wasn’t full). There is no AC but there are a couple of fans. Overall, I’d recommend the place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Andrew L., Mill Valley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

We were here during a major storm and the location saved us. Roads were closed or treacherous but we could walk to the Northstar village in under 10 minutes and could walk 3 minutes to the slopes to ski in/ski out.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing condo

Great location, clean, easy access to slopes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well done in great location

Lots if bathrooms! Very nice remodel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R., La Jolla

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

Condo was very clean and provided a very enjoyable stay for our family and small pups!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022