[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bitter Brush- Hot Tub- Pool Table- Ski Shuttle- Pet Friendly Vacation home with kitchen, near Northstar California Resort ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21720000/21714400/21714303/51d7901b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21720000/21714400/21714303/c9fb16e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21720000/21714400/21714303/5df3c4e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21720000/21714400/21714303/7eeef930.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, foosball, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21720000/21714400/21714303/34a76d4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the mountains with a stay at this Northstar vacation rental on Bitter Brush, offering sprawling golf course views and an inviting atmosphere. Unwind in the hot tub or cozy up by the wood fireplace, then enjoy entertainment options like a pool table and full bar area. With three guest bedrooms and an open kitchen perfect for preparing gourmet meals, this spacious retreat is ideal for multiple families. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 103162 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Gym - Pool - Dryer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bitter Brush- Hot Tub- Pool Table- Ski Shuttle- Pet Friendly 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 lower Northstar drive, this two-level lodge is just blocks from the golf course and two miles from the Village, ski lifts and dining. In the summer months, you are a quick drive to sandy shores of Lake Tahoe or the bustling downtown of Truckee. 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 spacious vacation rental offers an 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 vacation 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. GOLD LEVEL PROPERTY • 3163 Square Feet • Hot Tub • Golf Course Views • Door -to-Door Ski Shuttle • Wood Fireplace ​​​​​​​• Electric BBQ Grill • Entertainment Room with Flatscreen TV and Pool Table • Loft above main living area • Well traveled dogs (2 maximum) welcome (fee applies) ABOUT THE AREA Discover Northstar California, nestled between Truckee and Kings Beach, North Lake Tahoe's fastest-growing resort. This 3,000-acre mountain paradise offers year-round adventure. Experience world-class skiing and snowboarding in the winter with 19 lifts and a state-of-the-art snowmaking system. Explore almost 100 trails, enjoy impeccable grooming, and challenge yourself on diverse terrain. In the summer, embrace the thrill of mountain biking in the cutting edge bike park or tee off on the 18-hole championship golf course. Just steps from your door, the vibrant Northstar Village awaits. Indulge in world-class dining, browse unique shops, enjoy ice skating, and experience the excitement of village events. Convenience is key with our complimentary door-to-door ski shuttle, effortlessly connecting you to the slopes and eliminating the hassle of parking. A short 25-minute drive to charming Downtown Truckee and just 10 minutes to the stunning North Shore of Lake Tahoe, Northstar offers a truly unforgettable Tahoe getaway in every season. For the modern family seeking a mountain escape, Northstar California Resort combines California cool with high-end luxury and unparalleled convenience. Included with your rental are guest cards providing access to the Northstar Property Owners Association amenities - Additional fees apply. NPOA AMENITIES INCLUDE: • Door to door shuttle service (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\. The use of ANY outdoor firepit or outdoor fireplace is strictly prohibited at all our rental properties. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping to keep our community safe from wildfires. Placer County STR Permit Number STR22-6905 ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Gym - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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 ### General - Garden - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 3,162 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75700000/75695300/75695202/5583a25f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Snowbird Retreat at Northstar - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Bitter Brush 4 BR 3.5 Bath Northstar Table Hot Tub Pets OK House Bitter Brush 4 BR 3.5 Bath Northstar Table Hot Tub Pets OK Bitter Brush 4 BR 3.5 Bath Northstar Table Hot Tub Pets OK House Bitter Brush 4 BR 3.5 Bath Northstar Table Hot Tub Pets OK House Bitter Brush 4 BR 3.5 Bath Northstar Table Hot Tub Pets OK 326421 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.29413%2C-120.11985&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hM3qcwQq014xTHzP5xyKQyH6GBU=) Truckee, CA #### What's nearby - Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Northstar California Resort - 4 min drive - 2.5 km - Big Springs Express Gondola - 5 min drive - 2.9 km - Old Greenwood Golf Course - 15 min drive - 15.7 km - Donner Lake - 18 min drive - 22.1 km #### Getting around - Truckee Station - 12 min drive - Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 9 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Lodge at Big Springs - ‬9 min drive - ‪Coffeebar - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Village at Northstar California™ Resort - ‬5 min drive - ‪Zephyr Lodge at Northstar - ‬38 min drive - ‪FiftyFifty Brewing Co. - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Bitter Brush- Hot Tub- Pool Table- Ski Shuttle- Pet Friendly have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Bitter Brush- Hot Tub- Pool Table- Ski Shuttle- Pet Friendly pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Bitter Brush- Hot Tub- Pool Table- Ski Shuttle- Pet Friendly? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bitter Brush- Hot Tub- Pool Table- Ski Shuttle- Pet Friendly? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Bitter Brush- Hot Tub- Pool Table- Ski Shuttle- Pet Friendly located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is steps from Tahoe National Forest and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Northstar California Resort. Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course and Big Springs Express Gondola are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bitter Brush- Hot Tub- Pool Table- Ski Shuttle- Pet Friendly Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 27 8 - Good 12 6 - Okay 8 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert C. Jul 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location. Large enough for family. Still allows privacy. ##### Robert C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### teri b., Sacramento Sep 9, 2022 #### Great family getaway 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 ##### teri b. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa S. Feb 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Beautiful Home Away From Home This home is wonderful. Everything about it was comfortable and clean and our entire group enjoyed our stay. It's especially great to be picked up at the house by the Northstar shuttle for your day of skiing eliminating the need to pack all your gear in your car and pay for parking. What a treat! ##### Lisa S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### maciej k., - Jul 20, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House for week long getaway in Lake Tahoe Good size, quiet house for two families, fantastic location (golf course was closed so we had the fairway to play with the dog), well equipped kitchen and great room. On the negative side, wifi was sometimes slow which made watching TV (streaming) hard. Also guests are required to drive garbage bags to a dumpster a couple of miles away, which is the first time I was asked to do so when renting in Tahoe - likely I had a rental care and didn't mind but I know some people that would certainly not care to do so... All in all I would stay there again and recommend to friends. ##### maciej k. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie C., San Francisco, CA Jun 24, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### HUGE comfortable house with great ammenities! 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. Overall amazing place with tons of space and great appliances! ##### Stephanie C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### amanda g. Sep 9, 2022 #### Good place, maybe better in cool weather... 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. ##### amanda g. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Borden W. Jan 5, 2023 #### 3 Nice spot but needs some money put back in to it. Mattress in master sloped so much I would slide off at night. Back of sectional sofa in living room broken. Igniter to outdoor grill inoperable. Pool cues had no tips(I bought some glue to fix that). Multiple recessed lights in kitchen out. Owners need to spend some money! ##### Borden W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Gay C. Mar 14, 2018 #### a beautiful lodge in convenient location Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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. ##### Gay C. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Lorraine B. Mar 20, 2021 #### Bitter brush 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. ##### Lorraine B. ### 8/10 Good #### Diego Q. Apr 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house and location House is in great condition. A few minor improvements to the kitchen would make it excellent. The dials on the oven are not marked properly. Newer cooking pans and coffee maker would help as well. ##### Diego Q. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Karl E. Feb 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bitter brush house What a great place with a beautiful view! We realize it is a rental so the owner perhaps doesn’t know about the disrepair that is happening. We wrote a list of things that need to be fixed to assist and make the stay for your next guests more comfortable. Any break on the cost would be appreciated. Needs sponges (only one tiny funky sponge) and kitchen towels Stove fan doesn’t work Oven needs a new control knob, no numbers visible Microwave turn table doesn’t spin. Cupboard under stove is broken. Cutting boards are all bent and need replacing. 1/2 bath lights need replacing Heating system needs to be check downstairs double room on the left too hot, the double one on the right no heat. Double room on left, blinds don’t close lamp doesn’t turn of unless unplugged. Main room downstairs, tv has no volume and heater vent won’t open Hot tub needs to be repositioned so you can open top, can only have it half open because the lift assist it too close to the building Sliding door by the dining room table needs some help, gets off track and hard to close once opened ##### Karl E. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert B. Dec 29, 2022 #### Terrific location and support 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. ##### Robert B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrice W., - Dec 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, wonderful house Celebrated son’s birthday with family friends and had the best time! ##### Patrice W. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Michael K. Sep 9, 2022 #### Beautiful home for relaxing family vacation 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. ##### Michael K. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ana T. Sep 9, 2022 #### Great for two families! 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! ##### Ana T. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### jeff E. Jul 12, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Summer Rental I'll start by saying this was spacious rental and our family of 8 had a great time. Lots to do and good amount of room. They have all the dishes, sheets, soap, and laundry machines. Given it's a rental, you can tell with the worn wood, torn/hard to open screenn, 1 slider door that is hard to lock and came off the track. The nice thing with the worn part is that we didn't worry as much. The deck can get a lot of sun in the midday, and there was no umbrella, like in the picture. Since the house gets warm, it would've been nice to have a table to eat at on the deck. The Adirondack chairs and table are not conducive to eating outside. The provided box fans do eventually cool the house down though. TVs have cable and the main TV in the great room is newer and allows streaming from the phone too. You can have a nice time here. ##### jeff E. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie R. Mar 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect house to ski, snowboard (easy and fast shuttle service), play pool, sit in the hot tub, cook The house had 360 views and was so easy to drive to and park in the driveway and the garage (if you need to plug in your car). Two refrigerators made it easy to stock up on groceries if you plan to cook over several days. The young adults played pool, sat in the hot tub, talked in front of the fireplace where we had a nice log fire, skiied, snowboarded, and played board games. The house was well stocked with pots, pans and dishware but you have to bring in all of your own spices, condiments, and anything you might need as ingredients to cook. It is also difficult to find a place that allows dogs and our dog loved this house and it was great fun to have him join the family vacation. Also, the water was hot if you like hot showers and if it's a pet peeve when places only have luke warm water. What else...the management service was wonderful and answered the phone all the time if we had a question (Tahoe Getaways was the management service). I brought paper towels, aluminum foil, plastic bags, TP, soap, dishwasher soap, hand soap, because they said there would only be enough for 1 day but there was plenty there to last at least 5 days so not sure if you always need to bring all of that with you. We would rent this place again! ##### Jackie R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Cathe M. Jul 19, 2021 #### Bitter Brush 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. ##### Cathe M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Janice j. May 28, 2021 #### Review of Bitter brush 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. ##### Janice j. Stayed 14 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Al F., Pleasanton, CA Mar 11, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place! Stayed here for a week to ski at Northstar. Very nice house in a great location on the golf course. The house was great for us - I don't understand some of the negative comments about the kitchen and amenities. We really enjoyed it. ##### Al F. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Cindy S. Jan 31, 2021 #### 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. ##### Cindy S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassie L. Jan 27, 2021 #### Relaxing Retreat 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. ##### Cassie L. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### Clarke M. Aug 12, 2020 #### Slightly disappointed. This is a lovely home and we were slightly disappointed that it did not meet our hopes. The house is in a great location and is very spacious. There were six adults in our party. The first night of preparing dinner we realized the oven did not work correctly, also the words were so worn out we could read the settings. There was only 1 large frying pan, and there were no sharp knives. Cutting our watermelon was almost impossible. The screen doors are all broken and it was a struggle each time to get out to the deck. The pool table also has the pockets duck taped. The house has lovely high ceiling, but the air conditioning was not powerful enough to cool the house, which made it very uncomfortable during the day. It was unfortunate that the house hasn't been been maintained as it is a lovely home. ##### Clarke M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon W. Jul 6, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay House was great. Great proximity for walks. Walk every morning and evening. ##### Brandon W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Peter D. Jul 1, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice home, but Hot The house has a nice foot print. It was very spacious for a family of 7. However, during our week it was hot. It was about 85 degrees outside and this house doesn't have much shade, so inside the home got up to 90 degrees. Even with fans, the house was still 80 degrees at 10 p.m. If I rent a home in the summer in the Tahoe area, I'm going to look for a home with a lot of shade / trees and / or AC which isn't common. The beds were very comfortable, the kitchen and TV area was very large. The pool table needs some maintenance, as the balls get stuck in areas you can't access. However, management was very responsive and brought us new balls. The ice cube maker wasn't working, which was needed as it was soo hot. Probably a better home to stay in during the winter or when it isn't hot. ##### Peter D. 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