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Bitter Brush Retreat at Northstar

4.4103
4.4 (39 Reviews)
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms - Half 1
10 Guests
Primary Bedroom w/ ensuite bath (Downstairs)
1 King
Bedroom 2 w/ ensuite bath (Downstairs)
1 King
Bedroom 3 (Downstairs)
2 Double
Bedroom 4 (Downstairs)
2 Double
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Half Bathroom

Featured Amenities

  • Community Hot Tub
  • Private Hot Tub
  • Pet Friendly
  • Access to Fitness Center
  • Ski Shuttle Service
  • Access to Swimming Pool

Description

This Northstar vacation rental on Bitter Brush is ideally located on a quiet side street, with sprawling golf course views making it the perfect gathering place for your next family adventure in the mountains. Beautifully situated on a grassy lot in the heart of Northstar California Resort, this two-level lodge is just blocks from the golf course and two miles from the Village, ski lifts and dining.
 
Inside, the floor plan is warm and inviting. The upstairs living area takes full advantage of the sweeping views beyond while the wraparound sofa surrounding the toasty wood fireplace is the ideal spot to keep you cozy and warm during those cool high sierra evenings. Perfect for multiple families, this luxury vacation rental offers a spacious and open area for congregating or preparing gourmet meals in the fully equipped kitchen. 

Downstairs, your guests will love their entertainment options including a pool table, full bar area with seating for three, and a large flat-screen TV that is perfect for watching the game while entertaining your guests! Three guest bedrooms surround the downstairs entertaining area, including the Primary suite which includes a king bed, flat-screen TV and en suite bath. A junior Primary suite is located at the entry level (between the ground and 1st floors) and includes a king bed and en suite bath as well.

Convenience, comfort and value make this property a great home base for ski trips and spring/fall/summer mountain getaways. Staying at Northstar means you don't have to worry about driving anywhere once you arrive. The resort provides a free on-site shuttle service during resort operating days, making it easy for guests to be on the slopes or shopping in the Village, playing golf or thrill seeking in the downhill mountain bike park.

VIRTUAL TOUR AND FLOOR PLAN

GOLD LEVEL PROPERTY

• 3163 Square Feet
• Hot Tub
• Golf Course Views
• Door -to-Door Ski Shuttle
• Wood Fireplace
• Gas BBQ (seasonal)
• Entertainment Room with Flatscreen TV and Pool Table
• Loft above main living area
• Well traveled dogs (2 maximum) welcome (fee applies)

ABOUT THE AREA
For the modern family seeking a mountain escape complete with unmatched amenities, Northstar California Resort combines California cool with high-end luxury. Halfway between Truckee, one of North America's coolest mountain towns, and the gorgeous North Shore of Lake Tahoe, Northstar is a destination on the rise, having poured nearly a billion dollars into creating Lake Tahoe's premier luxury snow sports experience.
A true four-seasons resort, summer in Northstar is not to be missed. Play the 18-hole championship golf course, brave the bungee trampoline or access one of the countless biking or hiking trails right outside your door. When you’re ready for a day at the lake, sandy beaches await only ten minutes from your door.

Included with your rental are guest cards providing access to the Northstar Property Owners Association amenities - Additional fees apply. 

AMENITIES INCLUDE:
• Door to door shuttle (no charge)
• Rec center with work-out facility
• Junior Olympic size (6 lanes) chlorine pool with shallow and deep ends (summer only)
• Heated Lap Pool open year-round
• Covered Shaped outdoor Adult Spa
• 26' diameter outdoor Family Spa
• 10' x 15' outdoor Adult Spa (families okay when Family Spa closed)
• Gated Kiddie Wading Pool for children up to 5 years old (summer only)
• Splash Pad zero depth water play area (summer only)
• Tennis Courts (Summer Only) - Certified instructors teach an array of classes and clinics for all ages.
• Game Room - air-hockey, foosball, ping pong, video games, pool tables, TV room

POLICIES & DISCLOSURES:
1. Maximum Day Time & Night Time Occupancy is 10 People, excluding children under (12) years of age. Sleeping arrangements for 10.
2. Parking for 6 vehicles. Street parking is prohibited year-round.
3. 
Due to Extreme Fire Danger – The use of ANY outdoor firepit or fireplace is strictly prohibited at any of our rental properties. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to keep our community safe from wildfires. 

Placer County STR Permit Number STR22-6905
Placer County Good Neighbor Flyer 
 

Amenities

Custom

  • Community Hot Tub
  • Private Hot Tub
  • Pet Friendly
  • Game Room/Media Room
  • Outdoor Furniture (Seasonal)
  • Access to Fitness Center
  • Ski Shuttle Service
  • Access to Swimming Pool
  • Pool Table
  • Access to Tennis Courts
  • Gas Grill (Seasonal)
  • Wireless Internet
  • Cable Television
  • Wood Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Full Kitchen
  • Coffee Maker
  • Driveway Parking for 4
  • Garage Parking for 2
  • King Bed
  • NO A/C
  • Dining Room
  • Dining Area

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Location

Reviews

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Terrific location and support

Sent on 2022-12-28 by Robert
Overall
5

Our family of seven (5 to 79 yrs) had a terrific time the week before Christmas 2022 at 202 Bitter Brush at Northstar. A door to door shuttle service to/from the slopes virtually “on demand”. Very informative employees manning the phones to answer questions. Very professional and responsive maintenance crew. This home has terrific window views on three sides on the main floor and two sides on the bedroom floors. A fully stocked kitchen and large dining room table. We hope to return soon.

Beautiful home for relaxing family vacation

Sent on 2022-07-06 by Michael
Overall
4

We have stayed in this beautiful Bitter Brush property twice, first in summer 2019 and then again in summer 2022. The home is comfortable and decorated nicely, with a great kitchen and living room space. The deck, which overlooks the 9th hole of Northstar golf course, is our favorite space in the late afternoon and early evening. As a golfing family, we love that we can get to the Northstar course in 2 minutes from the house. The house is excellent for several couples traveling together since it has two main bedrooms with attached bathrooms. The two other bedrooms are large with big closets and 2 queen sized beds each. We cook all of our meals at the house, enjoying the well-appointed and designed kitchen. Restaurants are nearby in Northstar that guests can get to using the shuttle service if desired. The knives in the kitchen could use a bit of sharpening, but otherwise we had everything we needed to cook a variety of meals. The house is multi-level, which is something to be aware of if traveling with companions who have mobility issues. If you're planning to visit in the summer and you're coming from a place where you're used to having air conditioning, note that the house doesn't have central air conditioning. The afternoon hours can be a bit warm inside, but there are plenty of fans available in the house to circulate air. The temperatures drop as the sun goes down and the house quickly cools. Sleeping is quite comfortable. We noticed a few maintanence needs in 2022 that we did not see in 2019. In the downstairs main bedroom, the back door no longer has any covering on it so the sun comes in early in the morning. The screen door on the living room sliding door needs repair/replacing. There is a large water damage spot in the living room ceiling from a water leak around the sky light. We had great communication throughout the rental process about what was available in the house, how to access the home, when the property was available for check-in, etc. We thoroughly enjoyed our visits to this property.

Good place, maybe better in cool weather...

Sent on 2022-06-14 by Amanda
Overall
4

The house is perfectly equipped for lots of people. There are three separate "hangout" spaces, allowing people to do their own thing, the kitchen is well appointed and the house backs up onto the golf course for lots of privacy. Only complaint is that the house doesn't have AC (which we knew), but also doesn't have ANY air flow. It was consistently 10 degrees cooler outside than inside, despite having all windows and doors available open, plus the one ceiling fan on. (NOTE: several of the screen doors in the house are sticky or plain broken, meaning having them open resulted in lots of bugs.) If it's not going to be hot while you're in Tahoe, I think is a great place to stay.

Beautiful Home for a Perfect Family Vacation in the Mountains

Sent on 2022-03-29 by Jackie
Overall
5

I was super happy with the house, the 360 views of fields and trees, super hot tub right on the deck, pool table (tons of fun), comfy beds, and the easy to use shuttle to go to the ski areas. I also thought that Tahoe Getaways management was great to work with because they answer the phone right away and answer all of your questions. We brought in a ton of groceries and it was very helpful to have two refrigerators (one in the garage) to keep everything cold. Also, there is a wood fireplace which makes for the perfect cozy evening to play board games and read books. The young adults made the most of the hot tub and pool table and hit the snow each day so hopefully, it was a vacation to remember!

Great family getaway

Sent on 2022-02-27 by Teri
Overall
5

Bitter Brush Retreat is a wonderful setting for a family vacation. Between the activities at North Star and the lovely setting, this cabin is perfect. Thank you

Great for two families!

Sent on 2022-02-21 by Ana
Overall
5

Very spacious and comfortable accommodations. We were two families with 4 young kids between us and it was wonderful! There was some wear and tear on the property, but it did not detract from the experience. The hot tub was just divine!

Bitter Brush

Sent on 2021-07-19 by Cathe
Overall
4

Bitter Brush is a beautiful house, one of our favorites, but it isn't being kept up. There are broken screens through out, cracked toliet seats, sliding doors and screens that are off the tracks, a hole in one of the bedroom walls, and while many homes in Tahoe don't have air conditioning, all of the high end hotels and homes do, and this trip the temp in the house was 93 when we checked in, and over 90 for days, it was really uncomfortable. It makes me not want to rent it in the summer. The house already has forced air heating, it doesn't seem like adding air conditioning would be that expensive.

Manager's Response

Thank you for writing out a review and for your repeat business at Bitter Brush Retreat. We appreciate your feedback and have since done a full inspection and have confirmed the house is back to perfect standing order. While we did have quite the heat wave while this guest was in town, it typically gets down to the mid-'s at night and can be managed while utilizing the fans that are provided.

HUGE, comfortable place with top notch appliances!

Sent on 2021-06-24 by Stephanie
Overall
5

We had 10 adults staying at this house for a long weekend and there was plenty of space for all of us, with spacious beds to fit our group comfortably (as opposed to some rooms being more children sized). There were many spaces to spread out or to all gather when we wanted. We were able to cook and dine for 10 people easily, preparing multiple dishes at once on the Viking stove and store enough food and drinks in the fridge as well. We were able to hang out play board games on the enormous dining table and living room table and spend time on the large deck/patio to enjoy the weather. During the heat wave, it was a bit hot, since it didn't have a/c and we didn't end up using the hot tub. Good communication, talked to the property manager pre and post trip to check in, which was good to know there were great humans involved in the process. Overall amazing place with tons of space and great appliances!

Review of Bitter brush

Sent on 2021-05-27 by Janice
Overall
3

We enjoyed our stay for the 2 weeks we were there. The home was very large, but needs a lot of repair.. Home was very well supplied for our gang. I do wish we had been told ahead of time, that the recreation center was closed for everything except weights. The golf course was also closed. Another recommendation is to make people aware that there are 3 stairways inside, so long safety gates should be brought from home. The outside deck was nice, but also a huge safety hazard for toddlers. They can squeeze through the railings very easily. Ditto on comments regarding the sliding screen doors. They were very difficult to move.

Manager's Response

Thank you for your review, Janice! We have to say we are surprised of some of the details in your review as we did send an email with information about the updated pool schedule surrounding Covid-19 on the day that you booked. We agree that this year things certainly looked different but can reassure future guests that the facilities have since re-opened. We also try to accurately advertise the back deck and floorplan on the photos in the listing, but we apologize if there was any confusion. Future guests can reach out to us directly prior to booking with any specific questions.

Bitter brush

Sent on 2021-03-20 by Lorraine
Overall
3

The house was spacious and in an excellent location. Our son enjoyed the pool table. The shuttle service was a great feature and made getting to the village super easy. The amenities however did not meet the standard I expected for the price point. The linens were not of particularly good quality, the kitchen did not include enough cooking utensils or glasses. The heating system was hard to regulate and did not distribute heat equally throughout the home. The door from the dining area to the deck did not operate properly and the heating vent in the main living area made an awful screeching noise. We got used to the noise but it was annoying. Admittedly we didn't report that noise to the management company but I'm sure someone else has. Also, there should be a step into the hot tub. That seems dangerous to me. I'm short and it was a difficult stretch to get in without one.

Manager's Response

Thank you for your review and feedback, Lorraine. We have since done a full inspection of the property and have confirmed everything to be in proper working order and also have updated all of our inventory. We are always available 7 days a week from 9:00am - 6:00pm in case you need any assistance or missing any supplies!

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Sent on 2021-01-31 by Cindy
Overall
3

Stay was nice, but house left something to be desired. Kitchen items are minimal and not very organized. Lacking basic pantry items. No blankets. Mattresses very hard.

Manager's Response

Thank you for your review and feedback, Cindy! We can assure you the mattresses are of good quality, though apologize if they were not to your liking. We have since done a full inventory check of the kitchen and replaced/added necessary items.

Relaxing Retreat

Sent on 2021-01-27 by Cassie
Overall
5

We recently stayed at Bitter Brush Retreat and we loved the set up. There were 5 kids and 4 adults and plenty of room for all of us. This house has huge windows that overlook the golf course/open field. The views were gorgeous from the upstairs as well from the master bedroom downstairs. The house was stocked with all of the things we needed to cook dinner each night. The dinning room and family room gave us enough space for our entire group. The shuttle picked up our group and drove us to Northstar Village which was so convenient, especially those that were snowboarding in our group. We will defiantly book this house again in the future.

Nice home, but hot when the weather was hot

Sent on 2020-06-30 by Peter
Overall
3

The home has a great floor plan, but the week we stayed at the house, Truckee / Northstar was in the mid 80's, and this home doesn't have much shade. So, the house got up to 90 degrees in the home and at 10 p.m. it was still 80 degrees. We ran the fans, but next time I rent in this area in the summer, I will want a home with shade or with AC. The pool table needs a lot of repairs, as the balls get stuck in areas that one can't reach. Management did bring us new balls, and I appreciate that. Management was responsive, but that didn't change the heat. The beds were comfortable, and the deck and fire pit was great!

Love the house!

Sent on 2020-01-06 by Page
Overall
5

Great location on a quiet cul-de-sac, but a 5 minute drive to Northstar Resort. House was spacious and comfortable. We would definitely return!

Great Place

Sent on 2019-12-21 by Mark
Overall
5

Bitter Brush Retreat was the perfect spot for our adult family to spend several days skiing at Northstar. The house had all the needed ammenities and came very well stocked for us to make and enjoy almost all of our meals in. With the local bus service we could make a call and be on the mountain in minutes without having to fight the parking lots. We will definately be back to this great house.

Bitter Brush family reunion

Sent on 2019-08-03 by Bruce A.
Overall
5

We had a super time at this home. The huge kitchen, dining, living room combination and the awesome deck were perfect for a big crowd like ours. Everything was very clean, the bedroom and bathroom situation was great for handling our family of ten. All around a super experience!

4 Star

Sent on 2019-07-29 by Catherine
Overall
4

Overall the house was fantastic - views off the porch wonderful in evening and for morning coffee. The layout was excellent for multiple couples. The only downside was the lack of A/C - which I understood from prior reviews. This wasn't an issue for most of the group staying there. The access to the homeowner's club facility was a plus along w/ the proximity to Northstar's mountain biking. Only issue we had on arrival was no gas for the gas grill - please make future guests aware of that situation.

Manager's Response

Thank you for reviewing the home! Future renters should note that we do provide propane for the barbecue. If the tank hooked to the grill is low, we leave another full tank in the garage for renter use. Future guests shouldn't to reach out if they think something is missing. Our staff is able to point you in the right direction or deliver a new tank for your use.

Great location and amenities at North Star.

Sent on 2019-07-28 by Michelle P.
Overall
5

House has ample space for large family but very hot during the day due to large windows and exposure. Easy drive into Kings Beach for Tahoe beaches and Truckee Downtown. Righ off the golf course and easy access to trail heads. House cools off at night but recommend that if you stay, plan on day trips out, even deck is hot. Would still recommend, views are great from deck and cools off by early evening.

Reunion at Bitter Brush home

Sent on 2019-07-20 by Deborah
Overall
5

This house was perfect for our family reunion. The big main rooms combined with the big kitchen were a great hanging out place and the big deck was wonderful for relaxing and socializing as well. The sleeping arrangements were very comfortable and perfect for our combination of married couples and singles. The access to the trail system in the valley and up the hillsides was much appreciated too! It was everything we were hoping for!

Loved it!

Sent on 2019-04-27 by Michael F.
Overall
5

Fabulous house! We were very happy they allowed our pup as well.

wonderful time at bitter brush

Sent on 2019-03-01 by Zhenya
Overall
5

Beautiful and comfortable house with excellent location and amenities. Our three families had a wonderful time there, and will definitely come back.

Beautiful home that needs some

Sent on 2018-12-31 by Mitchell
Overall
4

The location is great and the home itself was very nice but needs some attention. There were little things like a lid in the expensive fridge was coming off it's hinges. Many of the blinds did not open or close properly. The light by the hot tub blinks on and off. I changed the bulb and it still was blinking for awhile and then it was fine. Sort of strange. Would get a five star once somebody goes into the home and checks all the little things that need minor repairs.

Manager's Response

Thank you for your thorough review and helpful feedback. We had our team by the home after your departure to address the issues you mentioned. The blinds, fridge and hot tub light are all working great now, and we even re-stocked the kitchen with all new wine glasses! Can't wait to host you again soon.

Beautiful and Spacious Tahoe Getaway

Sent on 2018-08-28 by Shannon
Overall
4

This is a beautiful home with a ton of great space and a good layout for a big family (we had 8 adults and 2 kids). We especially loved the open floor plan on the main floor and the big deck overlooking the golf course. Outside, plenty of outdoor furniture, had many good times around the low round table. Inside, the sectional sofa is large, which we loved, and very comfy. Also nice loft area for the kids to play. The only things we did not like were that the beds were not very comfortable - kings much too hard, queens sagging, and having to haul our trash up to the dumpster area by car every day (gross), but otherwise, very happy here and would recommend it!

Manager's Response

Thanks for your detailed review. We are so glad to hear that this home suited your group so well! Mattresses are a really difficult item to pick for a vacation rental, so we are sorry they weren't to you liking. Because they are such a personal preference it's hard to know exactly what to buy to suit everyone. Future renters should know that we do ensure everything in the home is of quality! 

family fun in the pines

Sent on 2018-08-11 by Paul
Overall
5

our family of 10 stayed at Bitter Brush for four nights and we really enjoyed our time there. We really liked the location with views of the golf course and Martis valley. The house was clean and well appointed. The proximity to Lake Tahoe and the ability to use North Star resort facility with the pool was a plus! It was quite warm and the large fan we found in the laundry room was not working. Other then that we loved our time there and plan to return next summer!

Great House

Sent on 2018-08-02 by Janet
Overall
3

Almost perfect, house way too hot withou air conditioning!

BItter Brush

Sent on 2018-07-16 by Cathe
Overall
5

We loved the house, and Jen from Tahoe Getaways was wonderful and responsive. We will definitely rent this house again!<br/><br/>3 suggestions: Install air conditioning. It was uncomfortably hot in the house. Repair sliding glass doors. Put the lock box on the side of the entrance out of the sun, the sun hit the front door, and the lock box was so hot it was hard to touch.

Great for Groups!

Sent on 2018-06-28 by Tara E
Overall
5

This place is very spacious and has lots of extras. The kitchen is full of all the essentials and more. The hot tub and view are amazing, and the pool table is a nice addition. The free shuttle is easy to use. Trash was a little issue, as it is a drive to take it out, but that is our ONLY complaint :D

Warm home on the golf course

Sent on 2018-04-25 by Steve
Overall
3

This home is nicely built and situated on the golf course. However, it was too far away from the Northstar village for us (had grandkids in tow). Outside back deck would be a nice place to rest but no furniture was there! BBQ worked well, but now cleaning tools available.

Manager's Response

Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the peaceful golf course location. We definitely recommend using the on demand shuttle service to access the Village. During the summer months, patio furniture will be available, but we do get snow in April, so it isn't quite patio season yet!

Spring Brake 2018

Sent on 2018-03-31 by Herving
Overall
3

It was a very nice house with a few things that could have been better.

a beautiful lodge in convenient location

Sent on 2018-03-12 by Gay
Overall
4

We really enjoyed this rental although there were a couple of issues at the beginning. We did not feel the bedrooms had been cleaned properly or that the beds had been made with clean sheets. However, after telling Tahoe Getaways, they sent a team of cleaners who made a huge difference. The kitchen was very well equipped for self-catering. The TV in the main sitting room was rather old and we could not attach our Apple TV to watch films. Also, the beautiful big windows were not so beautiful in the early hours when the sun came streaming through waking us all up. Additional blackout blinds would have been welcome. For this reason alone we would not rent this home again.

Manager's Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. Again, we are so sorry you did not feel the bedrooms were satisfactory upon arrival. I am glad we were able to get this taken care of quickly. As for the rest of your feedback, the owner has heard you loud and clear and is in the process of replacing the TV with a new flat screen and installing new shades.

It worked!

Sent on 2018-01-26 by Jacque
Overall
5

We really enjoyed our stay here as the house really worked for us as a family and also because my eldest daughter was in a full leg brace from a ski accident a week before! The service from the managing agents was amazing, they were very helpful especially when the dishwasher died.

Convenient Ski House

Sent on 2017-12-31 by Claire
Overall
4

Overall, the experience was good. The shuttle that runs frequently to Northstar was handy for our group.

Christmas at Northstar

Sent on 2017-12-29 by Jack
Overall
4

Nice property - great location - Needed more snow

Beautiful home for a family vacation

Sent on 2017-11-28 by Linda
Overall
5

We have stayed here twice and it is by far our favorite North Star home. Very clean and nicely furnished with everything you could need to entertain and relax! The location has beautiful views over the golf course and is an easy shuttle ride to the village. We loved staying here and hope to come again.

The perfect Spring break!

Sent on 2017-04-08 by Mindy
Overall
5

All things discribed are accurate. Located in a court and backs onto the golf course, so it's very quiet The house/kitchen is clean and amazing! Great location to Northstar Village and the shuttle service is fantastic! <br/><br/>

Bitter brush

Sent on 2017-04-02 by Denise
Overall
5

Wonderful well equipped

Wonderful Tahoe Retreat

Sent on 2017-02-14 by Jennifer
Overall
5

We had a wonderful time staying at Bitter Brush Cabin. This cabin is spectacular. The kitchen is well stocked. The whole cabin is beautifully decorated and appointed. This is one if the nicest cabins we've stayed in the Northstar area.

Holy Snow

Sent on 2017-01-26 by Owner
Overall
5

Biggest snow storm in 45 years! Tahoe Getaways was great in backing us off the ledge during the power outage. I called their office at 8PM and they were still there in the dark.

Skip Trip

Sent on 2017-01-12 by Carrie
Overall
5

good family gathering

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