Alta Sierra Kamala Kabin - Your Home Away from Home.
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Alta Sierra Kamala Kabin is just steps from the Sequoia National Forest. The temperature is pleasant in the summer and cold in the winter - there is usually enough snow for sledding. The wrap-around deck is perfect for relaxing as you look right out into the trees (not the trunks!) Watch the sun stream through the trees in the morning and look at the stars at night. Whether you want to relax, feed the blue jays with peanuts we provide, watch movies, play Wii, or hike, boat, fish, and raft, this is your location. In winter, sled and tube at the Alta Sierra Ski and Tubing Park in nearby Shirley Meadows. This quiet, small mountain community is close to the Kern County Desert, the historic town of Kernville, Isabella Lake, and the Trail of 100 Giants. You can be busy every minute, or do nothing but relax. We can accommodate 6 per current Kern County zoning regulations.
Amenities: : You'll be surprised at the well-equipped kitchen - it's just as good as home. We have a milkshake maker, Cuisinart Griddler and Panini Press, Coffee and Espresso maker, blender, smoothie maker - whatever you want! If you don't want to cook, walk to the Greenhorn Grill Thursdays through Sunday, or drive down to Kernville for a burger at Cheryl's Cafe or a fine Italian dinner. It's up to you! We have a toy chest with toddler toys, and extra hats and gloves for winter (we ask that you leave them if you use them). Two wide-screen televisions - one in the living room and one in bedroom four, both with DVDs, let parents watch something different than the kids! We can accommodate 6 per current Kern County zoning regulations.
Why the Owner Chose Alta Sierra: : My husband and I were always trying to figure out how to go live close to nature but at the same time be available for our kids, grand kids, and our aging parents. Then it hit us - buy a vacation cabin close to home so we can get away with our entire family to enjoy nature. You know what people say about some places - like Bakersfield where we live? It's close to everything - beach, big city, mountains, desert. That's why we chose Alta Sierra - because it is so conveniently located to our home in Bakersfield, as well as Isabella Lake where people love to fish, boat, jet ski, etc. It's just 1 1/2 from our house but at 6,200 ft. elevation. And it's minutes from Shirley Meadows where in winter we can ski, tube, and snowboard. The kids love walking out the door of the cabin to sled. I can take day trips to the desert - places like Red Rock Canyon State Park, Fossil Falls or the the Trail of 100 Giants (giant sequoia trees), or I can just sit on the balcony and watch the birds.
Continued Why the Owner Chose Alta Sierra:: Personally, that's my favorite thing to do - relax outdoors. I even plug my laptop in on the balcony so I can work out there. Best of all, it's a small mountain community that has not been commercialized. We get snow in winter, cooler temps in summer - the best of all worlds. We have the occasional 'problems' that come from being in the forest. Sometimes the television or wireless goes out, or even the electricity (that only happened once - on our moving in weekend!) - but it hardly ever happens. It can be hard to park in winter. But that's all part of the experience of getting out of town and into nature and the forest. Going into our third year, we are so glad we purchased a cabin in Alta Sierra.
Property Type
- Cabin
- 1500 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
Suitability
- Pets Not Allowed
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
- Bedroom 1
- 2 twin/ single
- Bedroom 2
- 2 twin/ single
- Bedroom 3
- 1 double, 3 twin/ single
- These are bunk beds.
- Bedroom 4
- 1 double, 1 twin/ single
- This is a bunk bed with double on the bottom.
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Full 1
- toilet, combination tub/shower
- Full 2
- toilet, shower
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Books For Kids
- Toys
- Radio
- DVD Player
- Games For Kids
- Television
- Games
Theme
- Away From It All
- Family
Attractions
- Restaurants
- Playground
- Churches
- Forests
- Museums
Car
- Necessary
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Coffee Maker
- Freezer
- Stove
- Grill
- Blender
- Toaster
- Pantry Items
- 4 Ring Stove
- Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils
- Microwave
- Oven
- Ice Maker
- Refrigerator
Leisure Activities
- Wildlife Viewing
- Sight Seeing
- Antiquing
- Walking
- Boating
- Horseback Riding
- Eco Tourism
- Scenic Drives
- Sledding
- Bird Watching
local services and businesses
- Medical Services
- Hospital
- Groceries
- ATM/Bank
Location Type
- Mountain
- Mountain View
sports and adventure activities
- Jet Skiing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Mountaineering
- Water Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Freshwater Fishing
- Cycling
- Rock Climbing
- Golf
- Rafting
- Water Tubing
- Fishing
- Wind-Surfing
- Fly Fishing
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Mountain Climbing
- Hunting
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Whitewater Rafting
- Skiing
Arrival Day
- Flexible
catering options
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Dining
- Dining Area
forms of payment
- Accept Credit Card
General
- Shampoo
- Laundry Soap
- Toilet Paper
- Heating
- Towels Provided
- Ceiling Fans
- Parking Off Street
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Free Long Distance
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Paper Towels
- Basic Soaps
- Clothes Dryer
- Parking
- Internet
- Local Activities Guide
- Alarm Clock
- Telephone
house cleaning
- Housekeeper Optional
Outside
- Wood Deck
- Deck / Patio
- Balcony
Payment Type
- Discover
- Mastercard
- Visa
Reviews
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The cabin is exquisite
Guest comment entered by ownerThe cabin is exquisite
- Guest Robin and Roberta
- Date of stay 11/25/12
- Review Submitted 12/05/12
We really enjoyed getting away from the city for Thanksgiving weekend. The cabin is exquisite. I really enjoyed the pictures taken by Susan. I found them to be inspiring. The weather was delightful and it's very quiet and peaceful here. The cabin is very comfortable and organized. Thank you for making our stay a time of joy.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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The cabin was an oasis
Guest comment entered by ownerThe cabin was an oasis
- Guest Denise
- Date of stay 07/22/12
- Review Submitted 07/22/12
We have just left Kamala Kabin. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was an oasis from all the outdoor activities that we did. It was great to be out of the heat and into the relaxing coolness of the cabin in about 20 minutes. Thank you Susan for sharing your lovely cabin with us. My extended family had a wonderful stay! We hope to be back again.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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This is a 4th we will always remember
Guest comment entered by ownerThis is a 4th we will always remember
- Guest John and Janna
- Date of stay 07/04/12
- Review Submitted 07/19/12
Mark and Susan, Thank you so much for the fabulous getaway. We had such a great time. The cabin is beautifully decorated - you are amazing. We enjoyed a day trip to the Trail of 100 Giants. What a piece of heaven on earth this area is. This will be a 4th we will always remember. Thank you. John, Janna, Jared, Jaden, Jacey, Jackson, and Joely HartDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Your welcome basket is a delightful addition
Guest comment entered by ownerYour welcome basket is a delightful addition
- Guest Pat and Jim
- Date of stay 07/04/12
- Review Submitted 07/19/12
Dear Mark and Susan, Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece of the earth; the best of both worlds - luxury camping at its finest. My favorite spot is the deck of course. Jonny Jay and I became good friends. What an exquisite joy to watch the grandkids cavort through the woods, paint birdhouses; they wanted to hang them on your deck, then decided it was a better idea to take them home; build a teepee, jet ski, discover the Trail of 100 Giants, and simply listen to the sounds of nature. As my grandkids and adult kids read every photo caption as well as carefully studying each jigsaw puzzle, we had great conversations about places, animals and people. The dinner at the Greenhorn Grill is also appreciated; your welcome basket is a delightful addition. Kamala really is a big slice of paradise and so close to Bakersfield. Pat and Jim JohnsonDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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We traveled the world through your photo gallery
Guest comment entered by ownerWe traveled the world through your photo gallery
- Guest Jamey, Pete and Jojo
- Date of stay 07/03/12
- Review Submitted 07/15/12
Thank you for letting us stay in your gorgeous cabin. We enjoyed looking at all the interior decor and traveling the world through the photo gallery. Jojo enjoyed exploring the woods behind the cabin and feeding the blue jays peanuts each morning. We had a blast walking the Trail of 100 Giants, jet skiing at Lake Isabella, and splashing in the water at Kern River Park. Your hospitality is very much appreciated. The Olneys, Jamey, Pete and JojoDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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What a breath of fresh air
Guest comment entered by ownerWhat a breath of fresh air
- Guest Brian, Sarah and the kids
- Date of stay 05/25/12
- Review Submitted 07/15/12
What a wonderful place to stay. Our family enjoyed our first vacation in one and one half years. What a breath of fresh air to stay here, literally. We enjoyed living in the trees and feeding the blue jays and watching some movies and of course finding some pine cones. We live in Los Angeles and it is wonderful not to have to drive too far to get a little bit of peace and quiet. Love the wind whipping through the trees. Ahh, we hope to be back. Thanks for sharing your home with us. It was perfect. Oh, and we enjoyed our walk to the Greenhorn Grill for dinner, awesome. Thanks, and many blessingsDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Wanted to stay longer
Guest comment entered by ownerWanted to stay longer
- Guest Simon, Ed, Scott and Eddie
- Date of stay 05/16/12
- Review Submitted 07/15/12
We appreciated the comfortable feeling of home for the crew that worked at Bodfish for two weeks. Only wish we had one more night! Simon, Ed, Scott and Eddie, Minden ElectricDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Clean, Comfortable, and Lovingly Cared For
Guest comment entered by ownerClean, Comfortable, and Lovingly Cared For
- Guest Joe
- Date of stay 05/27/12
- Review Submitted 05/30/12
Hi Susan, Thank you. We very much enjoyed our stay at your cabin. The place was very clean and comfortable. The attention to detail and the love you have for your cabin home did not go unnoticed. It seems that you truly want your guests to be comfortable and have a wonderful experience and we certainly did. If I vacation again in the area I would certainly want to stay there again. And thank you for the gift card to the Greenhorn Grill. We ate there one evening and had a good experience. Best, JoeDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Our second Christmas at your cabin- perfect
Guest comment entered by ownerOur second Christmas at your cabin- perfect
- Guest Alicia
- Date of stay 12/25/11
- Review Submitted 04/29/12
Thanks again for letting our family stay at your beautiful cabin. We wanted to see snow again but not our luck this year. It's nice to have fresh air once a year. We will be back next year hopefully to find snow and have a white Christmas. Thanks again for a wonderful time at your place - our "home away from home."Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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My best birthday weekend!
Guest comment entered by ownerMy best birthday weekend!
- Guest Kim and Steve
- Date of stay 04/20/12
- Review Submitted 04/29/12
What a wonderful birthday weekend at the cabin. Yay! No snow to speak of but the weather is just perfect. I enjoyed the meteor shower this morning seeing more than 25 falling stars in 45 minutes. Incredible luck to be here for the Lyrid showers. Steve & I enjoyed sitting on the balcony, reading, doing a puzzle and dining at the Greenhorn Grill. I think it's safe to say we will both be back soon. PS We did not know it was "bacon weekend" up here. Hehehe - we ate bacon with every meal!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Rates
$160-$260/nt - $1000-$1300/wk US DollarsWinter .. $195/night (weekdays) .. $250/night (weekends) .. $1225/week; Spring .. $160/night (weekdays) .. $195/night (weekends) .. $1000/week; Summer .. $195/night (weekdays) .. $250/night (weekends) .. $1225/week; Fall .... $160/night (weekdays) .. $195/night (weekends) .. $1000/week; Holidays are $260/night; $135 cleaning fee; $300 security deposit; 6% occupancy tax; VI,MC,DSDates Available: Year Round
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2008
About the owner: I'm a retired seventh-grade language arts teacher, and now I work as a photographer and artist. (In fact, all the photographs at Kamala are my work.) My husband is semi-retired - he's tried it a few times but keeps going back to work. We've been married 41 years, so we must have done something right. We've got three daughters who have three children each, making nine grandchildren. But our daughter who lives in Colorado has number ten on the way! We're lucky - six of the grandkids live within a mile of us, and my sister, her kids and their families live in Bakersfield also. My parents are still alive, at 92 and 87, and are also here, so life is busy all the time.
Why the Owner Chose Alta Sierra:
My husband and I were always trying to figure out how to go live close to nature but at the same time be available for our kids, grandkids, and our aging parents. Then it hit us - buy a vacation cabin close to home so we can get away with our entire family to enjoy nature. You know what people say about some places - like Bakersfield where we live? It's close to everything - beach, big city, mountains, desert. That's why we chose Alta Sierra - because it is so conveniently located to our home in Bakersfield, as well as Isabella Lake where people love to fish, boat, jet ski, etc. It's just 1 1/2 from our house but at 6,200 ft. elevation. And it's minutes from Shirley Meadows where in winter we can ski, tube, and snowboard. The kids love walking out the door of the cabin to sled. I can take day trips to the desert - places like Red Rock Canyon State Park, Fossil Falls or the the Trail of 100 Giants (giant sequoia trees), or I can just sit on the balcony and watch the birds. Personally, that's my favorite thing to do - relax outdoors. I even plug my laptop in on the balcony so I can work out there. Best of all, it's a small mountain community that has not been commercialized. We get snow in winter, cooler temps in summer - the best of all worlds. We have the occasional "problems" that come from being in the forest. Sometimes the television or wireless goes out, or even the electricity (that only happened once - on our moving in weekend!) - but it hardly ever happens. It can be hard to park in winter. But that's all part of the experience of getting out of town and into nature and the forest. Going into our third year, we are so glad we purchased a cabin in Alta Sierra.
Contact us
- Primary: (661) 587-9344 (California, USA) do not call before 8 A.M/after 9 P.M. Pacific time
- Secondary: +1 661 587-9344 do not call before 8 A.M/after 9 P.M. Pacific time
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Photos
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Kamala Kabin
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![North Side Living Room - 2 recliners & sofa]()
North Side Living Room - 2 recliners & sofa
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![Kitchen, fully equipped.]()
Kitchen, fully equipped.
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![Bedroom One]()
Bedroom One
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![Bedroom Three]()
Bedroom Three
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![Game Table, Dining Table, & Bar w/5 Seats]()
Game Table, Dining Table, & Bar w/5 Seats
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![Living Room w/Wide Screen TV, DVD, Wii & iHome]()
Living Room w/Wide Screen TV, DVD, Wii & iHome
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![Main Deck. (3 sides total)]()
Main Deck. (3 sides total)
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Bedroom Two
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![Bedroom Four with widescreen TV and DVD]()
Bedroom Four with widescreen TV and DVD