
Vacation rentals in North Star
Find and book unique accommodations on Airbnb
Top-rated vacation rentals in North Star
Guests agree: these stays are highly rated for location, cleanliness, and more.

The Dogwood House
A beautiful 550 square foot self built house in the woods. Many of the materials used in this house were either reused from old local houses or milled on the property itself, giving it a lot of character, while remaining modern. Quiet, private and surrounded by trees. 5 minutes from downtown Nevada City. Near a variety of outdoor activities. Down a private driveway with lots of outdoor space to enjoy. Equipped with a full kitchen, BBQ, big bathtub, art, extra bedding, TV, library and washer.

Gorgeous 2BR Heart of NorthstarVillage @Ski-in/out
Recently Updated, 2BD/2BA condominium in center of Northstar Village. Ski-in/ski-out luxury building just steps to gondola/lifts, restaurants, shops, skating rink, spa amenities including hot tubs, gym, heated outdoor pool. Views of village/mountain from private balcony. Gas fireplace. Gorgeously designed upscale comfort. Parking included. Family friendly. Perfect for amazing mountain sports retreat. Absolutely worth the price for the beauty, fun &convenience of staying in the village. Platinum

Northstar Ski View Condo (Safe, Ski/Bike In & Out)
Our Northstar Ski View Family Condo is a cozy, warm, quiet, safe, ski & bike in/out trailside condo, with convenient access to the World Class Northstar Village Ski School, & Ski lifts. A quick 15 minute jaunt to beautiful, pristine Lake Tahoe. Perfect for all of your winter and summer relaxation and adventure needs. When open access to Northstar's recreation center w/pools, hot tubs, tennis, basketball, gym, & game room. $10/person fee Speedy WiFi in condo. In summer bike in/out access

Cozy Cabin on Deer Creek
This charming "tiny" cabin is mountain-quiet, surrounded by oaks and pines, next to Deer Creek and the Tribute Trail, and Nevada City. Well-suited for solo adventurer, a couple, or a small family seeking a retreat. Equipped with a full kitchen, indoor bathroom, clawfoot tub under the stars, plenty of outdoor space, and upper loft for a child. Come swing in the hammock, jump in the creek, and relax on this secluded homestead ! Also, consider this on same property: airbnb.com/h/stugacreekcabin.

Playful Mountain Sunset Escape
Starting from two cargo containers, this home was built to be a seamless space to enjoy the outdoors without sacrificing any luxuries while you play. Designed to be an off-grid, sustainable home, this house features a movable glass wall, which opens the living room into the outdoors facing the setting sun. Beautiful native landscaping surrounds a basketball court and covered dining area. Indoors, natural light and a playful spark runs throughout with a second story hammock to enjoy it all!

Cozy Northstar Loft
Welcome to my Northstar getaway! This condo is a 5-minute walk to The Village and a 12-15 minute walk to the gondola in the winter. Enjoy the serenity from the top unit in the building, and relax, knowing that not only do you have the full unit to yourself, none of the walls are shared either! WiFi is stable and fast - perfect for WFH. Located right behind the paid parking lot of Northstar's Village, this is as close as you can get without actually staying inside The Village itself!

2br | peaceful | easy access | dog friendly
The Chickaree Mountain Retreat is our lovingly cared for 1965 A-frame with the classic architecture we know and love. The A-frame features two upstairs bedrooms, a darling kitchen, and a comfortable living room warmed by an inviting gas fireplace. Make lasting memories during any season with your family or friends. With the Serene Lakes and Royal Gorge trails only a few blocks away and five ski resorts within short driving distance, the CMR sets you up for an adventurous Sierra getaway!

Majestic View Retreat, Nevada City
Enjoy the view of the snow capped Sierras while soaking in the hot tub, reading on the private porch, or sitting next to the cozy fireplace indoors. Private, secluded Guest Suite with private entrance. A new kitchenette has been added for convenient cooking. Play a game of shuffleboard or sip a glass of wine while sitting by the outdoor fire pit. Our home is nestled under a canopy of conifers next door to the Tahoe National Forest and only a 5 minutes drive to downtown Nevada City.

Cozy Northstar Ski-In/Out. Right across from lifts
It doesn't get better than this ski-in ski-out 1 bedroom condominium at Northstar. You cannot get much closer to the lifts than this condo with it’s balcony looking directly at the entrance to the Big Springs Gondola. With 1 king bed and a full sized pull out couch this is the perfect escape for a couple or young family. Get a nice massage on the brand new whole body massage chair after a long day of skiing. + Hot tubs and gym! Catamount is the best building in Northstar Village.

Romantic Creekside-Hot Tub-Privacy
This rustically elegant cabin overlooks year round Rock Creek, on 30 private acres of woodland. High ceilings, french doors, a full kitchen, plush furnishings, wood burning stove and gas barbecue are part of the 650 sq ft of spaciousness. With a hot tub on the deck. Just ten minutes from historic Nevada City. The stargazing and tranquility are amazing. 100% privacy on property and at the creek. This studio cabin is perfect for couples or a solo retreat.

Tranquil Northstar Townhome w/ Mountain View.
This 2BR, 2BA Northstar Townhouse is the perfect blend of quiet scenery and convenience. The home backs up to 21 acres of forest land and boasts views of the black-diamond runs of Lookout Mountain. Conveniently located one mile to the Northstar Village via the free shuttle service. The village has multiple restaurants, shops, ice skating (winter), roller skating (summer), a movie theater, and of course world class ski/snowboard terrain.

Magical Yurt in the woods - 2 miles from town
Experience the Beauty of the Sierra foothills and the Yuba River in our Yurt tucked into the forest just 2 miles from downtown Nevada City. Country Living magazine listed Nevada City as one of the top 10 small cities. Grass Valley is 10 minutes away as well and has more food, shopping, and entertainment for you. Access to the Yuba River is as close as 20 mins to Edwards Crossing and 20 mins to Hoyts Crossing on Highway 49.
Popular amenities for North Star vacation rentals
Cabin rentals in North Star

Baby Bear's Cottage w/ hot tub.

Maidu Suite - Home away from home

Farmhouse Cabin in the woods w Privacy! WIFI AC

Sweet Sierra Mountain Cabin

Glass Cabin Under the Pines | Hot Tub • Seclusion

Mountain eclectic cabin in Lost Sierras on 3 acres

Magical Lost Sierra Bungalow | Stargaze & Unwind

Grass Valley Treehouse Retreat near the Yuba River
Other great vacation rentals in North Star

A Couples Mountain Retreat/ Chef’s Kitchen

Cozy Tiny House in the Sierra Foothills

The Wild Fern House

Warm Guest House w/Modern Touches

Mountain guesthouse retreat w/stunning view

Russtic Roadside Retreat, a glamping cabin

Mountain Retreat & Spa, 10 Acres

West Shore Hideout | Hot Tub |Ski Homewood!
All about North Star
North Star is a small locality in northern California’s Yuba County that sits at an elevation of 4,000 feet, nestled between the Tahoe National Forest and the Plumas National Forest in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The area is home to a variety of mountain-top pine tree forests, where freshwater creeks flow into dramatic, cliffside waterfalls. Within a short drive, reservoir lakes like the Little Grass Valley Reservoir attract visitors looking to bring their kayaks and canoes for tranquil paddles amongst the secluded mountains.
The Yuba County area encompassing North Star was one of California’s first established counties in the mid-1800s, when prospectors flocked here during the height of the Gold Rush. To the east of town, the Underground Gold Miners Museum helps tell the area’s rich mining history, as well as the stories of miners who lived and worked here.
What are the top things to do in North Star?
Sly Creek Reservoir
Sitting at more than 3,500 feet of elevation, Sly Creek Reservoir draws visitors on warm days to kayak and paddle through its sparkling blue lake waters. The reservoir is surrounded by enormous maple trees, showing off their deep green foliage during summer, winter, and spring, and shedding its green leaves for red and yellow in the fall.
North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve
The 2.5-mile Phantom Falls hike across Table Mountain passes by small waterfalls and sprawling meadows of yellow California poppies. From the reserve’s parking lot, you can follow the unmarked trail at the entrance and continue until you reach the final waterfall and scenic outlook at the end of the trail, the 135-foot Phantom Falls. The water flows between a crevice of North Table Mountain’s flat-top mesa, and in spring, hundreds of colorful wildflowers cover the mesa above the cascading falls.
Plumas-Eureka State Park
Plumas-Eureka State Park sits on 4,500 acres of northern California forest, home to a variety of pine trees amid the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The park houses relics from California’s Gold Rush era with historic blacksmith workshops and a gold mining museum. You can watch live blacksmith demonstrations using tools from the 1800s and learn about the mining process that drew in thousands of new settlers to this area at the height of America’s Gold Rush.
Destinations to explore
- Northern California Vacation rentals
- San Francisco Bay Area Vacation rentals
- San Francisco Vacation rentals
- Gold Country Vacation rentals
- Central California Vacation rentals
- San Francisco Peninsula Vacation rentals
- San Jose Vacation rentals
- Silicon Valley Vacation rentals
- North Coast Vacation rentals
- Wine Country Vacation rentals
- South Lake Tahoe Vacation rentals
- Oakland Vacation rentals




