Reviews for Kernville Vacation Rental - VRBO 368589 - 1 BR Lake Isabella Cabin in CA, 2011 Luxury Mountain Retreat, 15 Minutes from Lake Isabella

A Beautiful Retreat!

Guest Houston S.
Date of stay 04/16/13
Review Submitted 05/04/13

What a wonderful experience!!! This is a fantastic Home Away nestled near Greenhorn Summit. The retreat is nicely appointed with very nice furnishings. The hot tub was steamy and hot! With trails nearby for the adventurous, this little oasis makes a perfect getaway. We will easily return for more memory making and stress relieving. Thank You.

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Mountain Getaway

Guest Stephanie
Date of stay 04/11/13
Review Submitted 04/15/13

My husband and I absolutely loved it. Nice relaxing environment, perfect escape from the hectic lives that we all lead. I recommend to anyone looking for something more than a local hotel. We will definitely rent again.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Fantastic Stay

Guest Andy
Date of stay 02/01/13
Review Submitted 02/07/13

Wanted to have a mountain weekend getaway and this place delivered. Owners were on the ball with all email and instructions. I've rented many vrbo homes in the past and this was the best experience of the bunch. Everything stated is accurate. Would return in a heart beat.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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New Year's Getaway

Guest Trevor H.
Date of stay 12/30/12
Review Submitted 01/10/13

What an amazing find. We were welcomed into the new year in complete style in this new cabin in winter wonderland. 2 feet of fresh snow on the deck, plenty of firewood, and oodles of relaxation. My wife and two boys (who each had a friend come too) had an amazing time and feel fortunate to have found this great retreat. Amenities are all brand new complete with a kitchen full of appliances and tools needed to prepare a high quality meal. Kids loved the pool table and sleeping quarters upstairs. Jacuzzi was an obvious hit too. We will definitely return to this place that feels just like home. Mom and dad enjoyed the fire coupled with the amazing sound system. Very relaxing

Owner response: Thank you for the wonderful review. The folks that wrote this review were terrific guests. With 2 feet of snow, they were flexible and had the right attitude (and 4 wheel drive)to enjoy the delights of the winter wonderland.

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Upscale home in winter wonderland

Guest Meredith
Date of stay 12/23/12
Review Submitted 01/02/13

This home was beautiful. It had very nice furnishings, all the amenities we could ask for and was an extremely relaxing winter get away. The hot tub on the deck, pool table, large kitchen island, and fire place were all great. The snow was beautiful and we never wanted to leave. Thank you!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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Alta Sierra House

Guest Family from Carlsbad
Date of stay 11/17/12
Review Submitted 12/13/12

Our family of four loved this place. I recommend it highly if you love being in the mountains.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers

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Wonderful Getaway!!!

Guest Tommy
Date of stay 11/03/12
Review Submitted 11/07/12

A truly wonderful vacation home! We had a great time and are already planning a return trip!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

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Marvelous Cabin

Guest Richard
Date of stay 10/05/12
Review Submitted 10/16/12

The cabin was extremely beautiful. It has all the amenities you can possibly ask for, including a full kitchen with an island, a nice wooden dining table, and a very spacious patio. The pool table on the second floor was a plus. Definitely would come back again.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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One of the nicest VRBO homes ever!

Guest Philip
Date of stay 09/28/12
Review Submitted 10/15/12

This was a magnificent, upscale home with very great amenities. An amazingly huge desk with a jaccuzzi, and the feeling of privacy. Will stay again.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with young children.

Owner response: Thank you.

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Pretty good

Guest Dan
Date of stay 08/20/12
Review Submitted 09/02/12

Nice, spacious place although would have been nice to have had two separate bedrooms rather than bunks in an open space. Pool table a big hit with our teenage kids. A little way from the Lake -which is not picture perfect in any case. Trip to Trail of 100 Giants well worth it. TV controls beyond us! But well equipped kitchen etc

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Owner response: The entertainment system is a bit complex with DVR, Blue Ray,VCR, satellite TV and music, indoor and outdoor speakers, ipad hookups, and several remote controls. We were responsive in trying to help over the phone and our guests were quite patient with the learning curve. We will look at improving our instructions to make it easier on our guests.

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Beautiful Home

Guest Jay
Date of stay 07/30/12
Review Submitted 08/17/12

Our family just recently rented this beautiful home near the Sequoia National Forest. The home was even more beautiful then the pictures that were shown. The home is close to lots of sites and hiking trails. We all had a wonderful time and were able to relax in the hot tub after a long hike. We would also spend our evenings shooting pool upstairs in the loft. Great home and great location up in the mountains. We would definitely like to rent this home again on our next trip to this area.

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Great house

Guest Lv
Date of stay 06/25/12
Review Submitted 07/02/12

The house is perfect! It has everything you need, the pictures don't do the house justice. It has two sitting areas and it has a big patio space to BBQ, although it only has one bedroom it's ok because of the loft space upstairs 2 bunk beds. It doesn't feel small at all, you can tell the homeowners take pride in there home it kept really nice.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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A must see!!!! We are going to rent this place again.

Guest Aunt Lo Lo
Date of stay 06/22/12
Review Submitted 07/08/12

The pictures dont capture how fresh and new this place looks.This place is amazing and theres so much room for everyone to stay. My wife and I went for a romantic getaway with another couple and had so much fun.This place offers so much to do from bike riding, to shooting pool.The spa on the deck was very nice to look at the stars while enjoying a nice beverage. Also note driving down the road about 3/4 mile to Green Horn Grill was also amazing. Great food and service and being close to the cabin was nice.Also the cabin has everything you need, everything. This winter were going to rent it again and take our kids to enjoy.Again Thank You Cindi.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Little Oasis in the Woods!

Guest Misty F.
Date of stay 06/03/12
Review Submitted 06/24/12

We stayed here and really enjoyed ourselves. It was my husband and twin 10 year old boys and the place was perfect. There were great hikes very close by and the nice cool temperature in the summer was perfect. The kitchen was perfect for cooking and still spending time with the family. We loved the access to Kern, Lake Isabella, and the Trail of a 100 giants. We utilized the board games, and the step by step instructions for the T.V. were very helpful. It was like a little oasis and we never saw any of the neighbors. It was very quiet and peaceful. I definitely recommend this for families and couples.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Amazing views and a great location

Guest Misty F.
Date of stay 06/03/12
Review Submitted 06/24/12

We stayed here and really enjoyed ourselves. It was my husband and twin 10 year old boys and the place was perfect. There were great hikes very close by and the nice cool temperature in the summer was perfect. The kitchen was perfect for cooking and still spending time with the family. We loved the access to Kern, Lake Isabella, and the Trail of a 100 giants. We utilized the board games, and the step by step instructions for the T.V. were very helpful. It was like a little oasis and we never saw any of the neighbors. It was very quiet and peaceful. I definitely recommend this for families and couples.

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very comfortable, good value

Guest meg, pomona CA
Date of stay 04/06/12
Review Submitted 04/10/12

First of all, the photos don't do this place justice -- it's really nicer than that. Two comfortable seating areas, nice dining area, fully-equipped kitchen, nice bedroom, big loft/playroom with bunkbeds and a pool table. Great west-facing deck with a giant redwood growing through it. Right on the edge of (like, 10 feet from) Sequoia National Forest. Random thoughts: * The kitchen really is fully equipped, as if real people lived there; it's not like those so-called equipped kitchens that don't have a grater or a mixing bowl or tupperware. The knives are a bit dull, and there's no dish drainer (b/c it has a dishwasher), but other than that, it's about like my own kitchen. * That said, if you're going to cook and might need to take home leftovers, bring some zip-lock bags or your own tupperware. (I guess that's more of a note to self...) * Amazing sound system on the stereo. We plugged in an iPod and had a veritable symphony going on. (There's a large-screen tv, plus DVD/Blue Ray, but we didn't use them.) * Lots of firewood -- no need to bring. But do bring some newspaper for starting. * The hot tub didn't work, and the owners called the repair dude the moment we told them. He was there in half an hour, I think. He worked for a couple of hours, and in the end couldn't repair it while we were there, but the owners were very responsive. I don't doubt that it will be working for the next person. * The wifi was present, and pretty good sometimes but sometimes next to nonexistent. If you have to be COMPLETELY hooked in, this isn't perfect for you. * Phone coverage is spotty to none, as you might expect out in the middle of nature. * It was REALLY hard to find in the dark -- save yourself trouble and arrive during the day!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Owner response: Thank you for your perspective on the great value of our cabin. The jacuzzi brand spa was fixed immediately upon receipt of parts. It is working better than ever.

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Comfy Mountain Retreat

Guest El
Date of stay 03/31/12
Review Submitted 04/13/12

We recently stayed at this property & had a wonderful time. It was clean, comfortable & had all the things we needed to make our stay relaxing & enjoyable. Beautiful surroundings in & out. Definetely a place to relax & enjoy nature. We looked forward to returning each evening after long days fishing at Lake Isabella & on the Kern River. This is a lovely mountain retreat any time of year. It snowed our first night which was a pleasant surprise.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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Great Getaway!

Guest Fred
Date of stay 02/17/12
Review Submitted 03/12/12

This property is everything described and more. We had a wonderful, relaxing 4-day stay during Kernville's Whiskey Flat Days. Even got to ski and snowboard at Alta Sierra. The kitchen was outfitted with everything you'll ever need for cooking meals. Plenty of firewood to make a warm fire. Comfy sofas for unwinding with a book. You'll wish to stay longer!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

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everything we needed and then some!

Guest Joe M.
Date of stay 12/16/11
Review Submitted 01/02/12

This was our third visit to the Alta Sierra area in as many years; it's the perfect winter "snow" trip for our family, since we're not big skiers or snowboarders, but we still want the experience of doing either if we want without the big resort crowds or prices. In the past, we've stayed at two different cabins in the area, but none were as well-kept, spacious and perfect for our family of four. The cabin is well situated, enough parking, easy to get to and plenty big enough! I loved the new kitchen and the kids loved their loft bedroom area, while the hubby enjoyed the hot tub (well, we ALL enjoyed that). To call it a cabin really doesn't do it justice, as it's very roomy and well accomodated, new, neat and clean with modern appliances and amenities. We look forward to staying here again next year, and would most definitely recommend this place to anyone.

Owner response: Thank you for recognizing our hard work and the care we have put into our "cabin". Look forward to your return visit.

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Relaxing weekend at beautiful home.

Guest anonymous
Date of stay 10/28/11
Review Submitted 11/04/11

We were looking for a fishing trip to Kern River late in the season. Luckily for us,we found the listing of this beautiful home and we had a wonderful, relaxing weekend. This place is so quiet and peaceful. The home was very well done, clean and had everything you need. I did not want to leave. We loved our fishing adventures each day but we were anxious to come back to the home and hang out. Perfect getaway and not far from southern california.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Beautiful cabin for a wonderful getaway!!

Guest Yvonne
Date of stay 09/16/11
Review Submitted 09/26/11

We definitly loved this cabin. It was very clean and cozy. The kitchen is very modern and has everything you need to prepare a wonderful meal. We enjoyed the oversize deck and hot jacuzzi. The owners are very nice and friendly and always answered the phone if you have any questions. We had a very wonderful weekend getaway, and can't wait to go back. We definitly would recommond this cabin to our friends!!!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Enchanting stay

Guest Sylvia
Date of stay 08/19/11
Review Submitted 08/31/11

My family and I had a wonderful time at this lovely cabin up on the Alta Sierra area of Wofford Heights. We loved the tranquility, and the beautiful surroundings as well. This cabin is perfect for cool nights in the summer.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Charming mountain cabin is truly a delight!

Guest teri and richard
Date of stay 07/23/11
Review Submitted 07/24/11

We stayed in this lovely cabin with our three teenagers and had a perfect family vacation. Charming, well appointed, clean and comfortable, this place has it all. We took a scenic walk, sunned on the porch, watched a movie from their well-stocked library, and had the most relaxing and lovely time imaginable. It's a beautiful drive down the windy road to Kernville, where we had a delicious dinner, and back to this fabulous, quiet mountain retreat. There was even a fantastic selection of magazines on the coffee table! We enthusiastically recommend renting this special cabin!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: It certainly is a "home away from home" for us and we are happy when others feel the same way. Cyndi

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Ahhhh, Relax!!

Guest Julie T.
Date of stay 06/10/10
Review Submitted 09/07/11

We thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful new home! The first thing we noticed was the quiet - all we could hear was the rustle of the breeze through the leaves! The location is ideal - close to town, but we almost passed it, thinking we had gone too far into the forest! Even though there are a couple neighbors nearby, we felt like we had a little slice of the forest to ourselves! The upstairs bunks were comfortable and loved the windows perfectly appointed so each sleeper could keep the window open or closed for breeze/view. The kitchen is modern and fully equipped. The open style living, dining room and kitchen makes it fun and easy for a group like ours to cook and hang out together. The best part is the wonderful large deck and hot tub. A perfect get away for groups or family. Can't wait to go back!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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2011 Luxury Mountain Retreat, 15 Minutes from Lake Isabella [#368589] | View Property

Traveler Reviews (24)

A Beautiful Retreat!

A Beautiful Retreat!

Mountain Getaway

Mountain Getaway

Fantastic Stay

Fantastic Stay

New Year's Getaway

New Year's Getaway

Upscale home in winter wonderland

Upscale home in winter wonderland

Alta Sierra House

Alta Sierra House

Wonderful Getaway!!!

Wonderful Getaway!!!

Marvelous Cabin

Marvelous Cabin

One of the nicest VRBO homes ever!

One of the nicest VRBO homes ever!

Pretty good

Pretty good

Beautiful Home

Beautiful Home

Great house

Great house

A must see!!!! We are going to rent this place again.

A must see!!!! We are going to rent this place again.

Little Oasis in the Woods!

Little Oasis in the Woods!

Amazing views and a great location

Amazing views and a great location

very comfortable, good value

very comfortable, good value

Comfy Mountain Retreat

Comfy Mountain Retreat

Great Getaway!

Great Getaway!

everything we needed and then some!

everything we needed and then some!

Relaxing weekend at beautiful home.

Relaxing weekend at beautiful home.

Beautiful cabin for a wonderful getaway!!

Beautiful cabin for a wonderful getaway!!

Enchanting stay

Enchanting stay

Charming mountain cabin is truly a delight!

Charming mountain cabin is truly a delight!

Ahhhh, Relax!!

Ahhhh, Relax!!