Location: South Lake, Lake Isabella, Gold Country & High Sierra, California, USA (South Lake is at the East End of Lake Isabella, on Hwy 178) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Sunroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 6)
This unique property sits on 40 acres at the East end of Lake Isabella just off Hwy 178. The Hillside Ranch has the illusion of remoteness, but is only a quarter mile away from a super market and gas station, and only 20 minutes away from Kernville. Enjoy a sanctuary that offers peace and quiet, with unobstructed views of the lake and mountains beyond. Enjoy the beautiful estate-sized lawns surrounded by hundreds of trees for shade and privacy. By day watch your kids play and by night roast marshmallows at the open fire pit.
This historically charming, 1930's home has all the modern conveniences, high speed wireless internet, microwave, dishwasher, VCR, DVD, washer/dryer, etc,etc, etc. Moved onto the property in 1950 from the town of Whiskey Flat, this house has been a part of the Hillside Ranch and Kern Valley history for almost a hundred years. Please be our guests, and enjoy. There is a 2nd. house also available I can E-mail more pictures, Thanks, Bruce
And we're GREEN, we produce all of our power for landscaping with a Bergey wind turbine and an Aeromotor windmill.
This property is privately owned and management and owner will not be responsible for accidents or injury to guests or for loss of money, jewelry or valuables of any kind.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: swamp cooler and window AC in master bedroom
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: There is plenty of room by the house for various autos, boats, trailers, RVs, etc.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: There is a RV hook up by the Yellow House but this is an extra fee.
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (3)
- Bunk Bed
- Child Bed: The sun room has a twin bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: There are some movies on DVD and VHS, kid movies too.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill (2)
- Deck/Patio (2)
- Gazebo: A great Bar-B-Q area with great views and table, fire pit and electric power, misters if it's hot, and lights if it gets dark.
- View/Location
- Lakefront: If they let the lake fill up from a good snow pack
- Lake View: We always have a lake view, just depends on the winter how close it is.
- Water View
- Mountain View: Fantastic!
- Communications
- Telephone: hard line, local calls free, yellow house only
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): This service moves from house to house depending on who needs it.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly: Big, big lawns for running and playing.
- Smoking Not Allowed: inside the houses
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$100/night (2 night min) 2 people
$125/night 3 to 4 people
$150/night 5 to 7 people
Cleaning varies from $40. to $80. depending on # of people
$200 security deposit
Rent 6 nights and the 7th night is free
Winter surcharge for propane use, Dec.1st thu Apr.1st add $25. per night
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Stay at the Historic Hillside Ranch Family Reunion Compound
Year Purchased: 1994
Why the Owner Chose South Lake
In 1994 after looking all over California for about 10 years in hopes of finding an old farm house I could fix up, I stumbled across this property and fell in love. The spot looked pretty good to me, I thought it had great potential. What the hell, the price was right, so I bought it and started planting trees. It didn't looked to good in those days but I thought with a little hard work, I’d have this place whipped into shape in 5 years, tops. The year was 1994, I was 44 years old, in good health, and ready to go.
Now in 2009, I’m 59 years old and I’ve been bit, stung and sun burned more times then I can remember. Remarkably my health is still pretty good, but shockingly I’m still not done. But, I’m not giving up either. Anyway, it’s been a labor of love, I hope you have as much fun playing here, as I have had working here.
The Unique Benefits at this House
It is very quite and the view ain't bad either.
Owner's Map of South Lake
I am a retired sound effects editor from the film industry. I am married with two beautiful children. I have been a Mr. Mom, a carpenter, a drywall hanger, a handyman, a potter, a hippie, a college drop out, a landscape gardner, a traveler, a surfer, a tennis player, made a couple of short films and wrote 4 bad screenplays. That's not all but I don't want to brag.
Property Photos
- Front of house non lakeside - Lake Isabella, California Vacation Home Rentals
- front room and fireplace - Lake Isabella, California Vacation Home Rentals
- Ranch sunset from just in front of house - Lake Isabella, California Vacation Home Rentals
- dining room
- Bar - B- Q area and firepit
- side yard yellow house and lawn
- front gate in Winter
- master bedroom
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5/26/08 It was a pleasure to stay at The Ranch. The place is way better than what it seems in the pictures. Marie and her husband were very nice. We are definitely coming back! 6/16/08 A Swedish house in the middle of California, bright colors and a beautiful view. So very peaceful to be here, absolutely amazing to just sit on the porch... Thank you very much for this second time at your Ranch, I love this place... and so does Chris! (Anna and Chris) 6/20/08 This place is so beautiful. We’ve come out here so, so many times and have never noticed these gorgeous houses on this land. What a great little “get away”. Thank you for letting us share this wonderful home with you. You have made it feel like a home away from home. (Rick) 7/3/08 Your “Pioneering” spirit has definitely resulted in creating a heavenly retreat! Our short stay here put us immediately into a relaxed state and an appreciation of the beauty and majesty of the area. Wishing you all the best with Hillside Ranch! P.S. I enjoyed meeting Bruce and have the “fifty cent” tour of the other houses. (Kathryn) 7/19/08 This was the best place for a big party. Thank you. (Donette) 8/9-13, 2008 Lovely, simply lovely! All the amenities of home. You have done such a fabulous job restoring this beautiful place. What a treat it has been to experience this Ranch. We’ll be back! If you are going river rafting, Kern River Tours is highly recommended... try the 2-day lower! Amazing... guides are the best! And the food... yummy! We were well taken care of. (The Schmid's) 8/23/08 A beautiful house with a great view. We will be back again soon. Really. It was one of the best weekends of the summer. (Brian) 10/5/08 We had a wonderful time here at the yellow house! It was beautiful and relaxing. We loved the style. The view is breath taking! We had everything we needed. We had a wonderful BBQ and fire outside. We have stayed in quite a few places out here and this ranch house was the best. So Beautiful! Marie was so helpful and nice. Thank you! We’ll be back! Soon! (The Knorr's)