Membership

When the Northstar Club was completed in 2000, its memberships sold out nearly immediately. It has provided its members with memorable vacation experiences, excellent service, and luxury accommodation for year-round getaways ever since. Each year, a limited number of resale opportunities become available and represent the very best value for ski-in, slope-side luxury residences at the Northstar California™ resort.

Members at the Northstar Club are ensured a full four weeks in the Tahoe mountains, as well as additional time whenever there is space available. Enjoy two weeks skiing and riding in the winter, and two weeks biking and hiking in the summer. For information on current membership availability, please provide your contact information, and let us know if you prefer to own a 3-bedroom or 4-bedroom unit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Northstar Club?
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The Northstar Club is a member-owned enclave of luxury condominiums located within the Northstar California™ resort. Northstar Club Members have full access to the entire Village at Northstar™.

What are the advantages of Northstar Club Ownership?
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The Northstar Club has been designed to provide more conveniences, services and amenities than those of a stand-alone vacation home; to provide owners with generous and flexible vacation use; to remove the headaches typically associated with second-home ownership; and to significantly reduce the financial burden through common ownership of the private residences.

Is the Northstar Club a typical timeshare development?
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No. Timeshare is typically the ownership of (or right to use) a specific week and is limited to lodging in a specific residence. The Northstar Club is owned and enjoyed much like a private, equity golf country club. Northstar Club members have access to all residences within their membership category, with the right to use them any time, subject to the Reservations Policies and Procedures. With only seven owners per residence, Northstar Club members have abundant and flexible use of their Club facilities.

Are there similar clubs at other resorts?
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Yes. Premier resorts such as Aspen, Vail, Telluride, and Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and Deer Valley, Utah have enthusiastically embraced this ownership concept. There are also Clubs at beach, golf and urban locations. Each of these Clubs is operated much like the Northstar Club.

How is ownership of the Northstar Club evidenced?
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Title is evidenced by a recorded real estate deed and is guaranteed by a title insurance policy. Each Northstar Club member is conveyed a 1/7th, undivided deeded interest in one of the Club's fully furnished residences.

How many Northstar Club memberships are there?
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The Northstar Club strictly limits the number of memberships to no more than seven per residence, or a total of 126 memberships.

May I sell my membership?
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Yes. Like any other form of real estate, a Northstar Club Member's undivided deeded interest can be sold or transferred by the Northstar Club Member, or sold by a licensed real estate agent through the multiple listing services, subject to the Northstar Club Declaration.

May more than one family or individual share a single Northstar Club membership?
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Yes. Individuals may form partnerships or other entities to hold title as a Northstar Club member. A maximum of two partners have ownership privileges at Northstar Club; it is up to the joint owners to designate one individual who may allocate reservations for that membership in compliance with the Reservations Policies and Procedures.

Is the Northstar Club open to the public?
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No. The Northstar Club is privately owned and operated for the exclusive enjoyment of Northstar Club Members and their guests.

As a Northstar Club member, how often may I stay at the Club?
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You may stay as often as you wish, subject to the Reservations Policies and Procedures. Each Northstar Club member may reserve up to two weeks of Planned Summer visits and two weeks of Planned Winter visits. After all Planned weeks are reserved, Northstar Club members may reserve additional time. The Reservations Policies and Procedures provide a detailed explanation of Northstar Club member use privileges.

How does a Northstar Club member reserve visits?
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The Reservations Manager requests members to submit their planned summer weeks in February, and their planned winter weeks in August. After all planned weeks are reserved, Northstar Club members may request additional “Space Available” weeks. The Reservations Manager also works to accommodate last-minute getaway and other special requests from Northstar Club members.

What if the number of members wishing to visit during certain time periods exceeds the number of available residences?
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The reservation policies have been designed to equitably allocate reservations. An annually rotating priority reservation system ensures that all Northstar Club Members have equal access during high-demand periods over the years.

May Northstar Club members reserve more than one residence during the same time period?
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Yes. Because Northstar Club members are not restricted to a particular residence, they may reserve more than one residence at any given time if sufficient residences are available.

As a Northstar Club Member, may I visit residence clubs in other resorts?
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Yes. Northstar Club members may trade their planned summer or winter weeks other resorts. The Club currently has exchange affiliations with three resort groups.

Can I bring my pet to the Northstar Club?
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No. Pets are not permitted on the property except for licensed service animals and emotional support animals in the constant company of the disabled person. If evidence of pets in the building is discovered, a minimum fine of $500 will be imposed.

Which family members have Northstar Club member privileges?
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The parents and adult children of the owners have usage privileges. A maximum of two owners per membership have membership privileges.

How many does each residence accommodate?
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Each 3-bedroom residence accommodates six persons. Each 4-bedroom residence accommodates eight persons. Fold-out beds accommodate an additional two persons in each unit, for a maximum of eight persons in a 3-bedroom residence, and 10 persons in a 4-bedroom residence.

What do Northstar Club members pay when visiting the Northstar Club?
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Daily housekeeping fees and gratuity fees are charged for each visit. Northstar Club members and guests may request full maid service at an extra charge.

Is there a discounted housekeeping fee for stays of less than one week?
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Yes. Housekeeping fees are based on stays of one to three nights, and four to seven nights.

If I leave before my scheduled date of departure, must I pay for the entire week?
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Unless written notification is received at least 14 days prior to your scheduled arrival, you will be charged for the full week's housekeeping and gratuity fees.

Is tipping of employees expected?
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For your convenience, a daily gratuity fee is charged and distributed among the employees. No other tipping is necessary or expected.

Can I rent my reserved weeks if I am unable to use the time myself?
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No. Rentals are explicitly prohibited. You may send unaccompanied guests to use your Planned Vacation Weeks, or you may trade them with an exchange.

Can I trade my time with another member?
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Yes. Members may trade their reserved weeks with other Northstar Club members; however, their original status will remain the same. A member trading a Space Available week will acquire a Space Available week; a member trading a Planned week will acquire a Planned week.

Is parking available?
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Yes. The Northstar Club has a heated parking garage. Each residence has one parking space inside the garage available for Members' use. There are a limited number of parking spaces available outside the building that are assigned on a first come, first served basis.

Does the Northstar Club have any handicapped equipped residences?
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Yes. There is one residence that is fully equipped for handicapped persons. In addition, all residences are accessible by elevator.

Can I smoke on the property?
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No. Smoking of any substance is prohibited anywhere on the property, including the balconies and garage. A minimum penalty of $500 will be assessed if evidence of smoking is discovered. Northstar California™ is also a non-smoking resort and has designated smoking areas located in their parking lot.

Do Northstar Club Members pay annual fees?
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Yes. Northstar Club Members pay annual fees for the professional management and operation of all Northstar Club residences. Included in these annual fees are funds for salaries, supplies, maintenance, window washing, trash removal, legal/accounting, insurance, utilities, property taxes, Rec Center dues, and replacement and/or refurbishing of Club facilities. Please see the Financial Information sheet for current annual fees.

How are property taxes handled?
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Your property taxes are included in your annual fees and are paid on your behalf by the Northstar Club Members' Association.

Who establishes the fees of the Northstar Club?
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The Board of Directors of the Northstar Club Members' Association establishes budgets and fees on an annual basis.

Does the Northstar Club have a Reserve Fund?
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Yes. Each year funds are set aside for upgrades and replacements of furnishings, mechanical equipment, building elements, and so forth. The Board of Directors reviews the Annual Reserve Fund to ensure the funds set aside are adequate.

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