TRUCKEE, CA—A Lake Tahoe expansion is part of Welk Resorts' long-range plan to accommodate the growing number of outdoor enthusiasts retreating to Tahoe seeking a five-star vacation experience, now that the snow has finally started to fall. Northstar Lodge in Lake Tahoe, owned and operated by Welk Resorts, recently opened the second of three buildings, the third of which is currently underway.
Jon Fredericks, Welk Resorts president and chief executive officer, tells GlobeSt.com: "Lake Tahoe has been a long-time heralded and sought-after travel destination amongst West Coasters for its seemingly endless array of outdoor activities for every season. Our expansion here is a direct result of the growing demand for accessible, luxury accommodations all year long as the area continues to increase its visibility in national markets."
Named after the first European-American settler to discover Tahoe, The Fremont features 28 luxury vacation villa units and a 14,500-square-foot preview center, complete with a kids' club and a deluxe theater for timeshare tour presentations.
Floor plans range from 2,000-square-foot two- and three-bedroom villas to 500-square-foot studios, and ADA-accessible configurations, for both timeshare ownership and guest rentals. Each villa of the new Fremont comes with a master bedroom with a king-size bed and fireplace, spacious living room with fireplace, 50-inch flatscreen and sound system and a fully stocked kitchen. Villa guests will enjoy their own private balcony with an outdoor fireplace, and a full-size washer and dryer. Larger units come with additional sleeper sofas, and guest bedroom(s) with king- and queen-size bed options as well as another fireplace.
Currently under construction is Northstar Lodge's Snowshoe building—named after the legendary "Snowshoe" Thompson, the region's most celebrated mail carrier who traveled through blizzards to deliver mail and much-needed supplies. This third and final building is already underway and is expected to be a 12- to 14-month project.
Northstar Lodge by Welk Resorts is located at the base of Mount Juno. Just steps away from The Village at Northstar, the property boasts a ski-in/gondola-out private club. Resort amenities include an owner's lounge, media theater, ski and boot valet (winter) and bike valet (summer), a large outdoor spa and fireplace area, and access to the adjacent village swim and fitness center. Just across the street in the Village, there are specialty boutiques, bars, restaurants, cafés, open-air ice rink (roller skating in summer), cabanas, outdoor fire pits and a bungee trampoline.
Northstar California ski resort has 3,170 skiable acres, 97 trails, 7 terrain parks, 20 lifts, 2,280 feet of vertical drop and a newly constructed 22-foot half pipe designed by Winter Olympics gold medalist, Shaun White. During the summer, the mountain has more than 100 miles of trails in what is the most extensive lift-served mountain bike terrain in the Western United States.
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Lisa Brown
Lisa Brown is an editor for the south and west regions of GlobeSt.com. She has 25-plus years of real estate experience, with a regional PR role at Grubb & Ellis and a national communications position at MMI. Brown also spent 10 years as executive director at NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area chapter, where she led the organization to achieving its first national award honors and recognition on Capitol Hill. She has written extensively on commercial real estate topics and edited numerous pieces on the subject.
