Mt. Dennison View, 15 Acres, 1/3 Acre Spring Fed Swimming Pond

• Wanna Get Away?

  Wanna Get Away?

  • Guest Zach
  • Date of stay 07/15/12
  • Review Submitted 07/25/12
  This house was ideal for our extended family gathering which included 6 adults, 7 children aged 6 to 16, and our dog. The property was very well cared for, clean, and in a wonderful but relatively hidden area of the country. It is good for those who want to take a break and enjoy a slower pace in the country in a very quiet area without crowds. The price was very reasonable for all the space and privacy. The beds were supportive and comfortable. It was very warm during our stay here but the air conditioning worked well and it was actually great for us since we were able to go swimming every day and stay cool. This place is great for dogs, we could take her everywhere, often off leash. She went swimming in the river and hiking with us among the sequoias. In the nearby village of Springville, there are a couple of restaurants. We went to the Mexican place for lunch once, which was good, the hostess was surprisingly quick and efficient. Gas in Springville was cheaper than in Porterville. it's best to stop by Porterville on the way in for groceries and stock up. There is a large very helpful binder provided which lots of suggestions on what to do and see. We didn't bother going to Sequoia National Park, it's not that close and doesn't allow dogs on trails but instead went up to Mountain Home State Forest and Balch Park, which are just up the road (twisty and narrow) from the house to see the Sequoias. Hidden Springs was nice but the water was very cold, only our oldest son could tolerate it. There is a deeper pool to swim if you hike a short way upstream. We even saw a bear from our car! We went to a couple of spots to enjoy the Tule river. Our favorite was Edison river access, down a set of steps to an incredible spot for swimming and enjoying the granite pools and clear, rushing waters. Unfortunately, there was some trash in one area that we were able to avoid (blows my mind how people can treat such an incredible location like that). We also enjoyed the swimming pond on the property, the water was just perfect. Shelly was very responsive and helpful. We would definitely consider returning, perhaps stay at one of their other vacation homes.

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

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• Rural Hideaway!

  Rural Hideaway!

  • Guest Book Lady
  • Date of stay 06/24/12
  • Review Submitted 07/04/12
  The house and property was great. Grandkids loved the pond and the we all loved the very relaxing atmosphere.We did not eat out and the kitchen was well appointed. The BBQ grill has a problem in that one side cooks well and the other one not so good ( cooked more slowly). I was great having the goats and dog around. In the area we visited the Mountain Home forest / Balch Park,Sequoia National monument the Grove of 100 Giants and the Lower Coffee Creek area for wading in the river.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+.

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• Family Friendly Dennison Retreat

  Family Friendly Dennison Retreat

  • Guest 1 Picky Traveler
  • Date of stay 04/06/12
  • Review Submitted 04/19/12
  I am by far one of the pickiest people when it comes to staying away from home and this cabin was superior. We had three families staying there and there was plenty of room for the kids to roam around and spread out and play together. The play box was filled with toys and the kids had plenty to do. The family room was large and open allowing all three families to hang out together yet the house was large enough for us to all do our own things as well. I will definitely stay at the Dennison Home in the future...we LOVED it.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• Family celebration of 4 generations

  Family celebration of 4 generations

  • Guest Zudi
  • Date of stay 03/29/12
  • Review Submitted 04/02/12
  The Dennison house gave us the ideal place for a fun-filled family celebration. The kid-friendly atmosphere only enhanced our experience. We would not hesitate to rent the house again, particularly for a large group with children of all ages.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, pet owners, families with young children, age 55+.

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• Peaceful and beautiful mountain ranch

  Peaceful and beautiful mountain ranch

  • Guest Tambra
  • Date of stay 12/23/11
  • Review Submitted 01/07/12
  Our extended family (from Hawaii to Utah) met at the Dennison house over Christmas for a family reunion! When you drive up the first thing you notice is the beautiful mountain at the back of the property. The house was clean, well maintained, and well stocked for family cooking. Important to follow the directions sent to you, not a GPS (some family members did and it took them a lot longer to arrive). The road is a little curvy so some may need motion sickness medication. The owner was great and helpful. I would recommend this house to a friend. The house had enough blankets for all 17 of us. The rooms were nicely decorated and mattresses were comfortable (except the sofa couches--they are not comfortable). I love the way the kitchen is set up. It is a great place to bring all your supplies and have a secluded get away (if you forget something it is a 10 mile drive). The children played games (including pool & cards), watched DVD's, and played outside near the house and at the pond. The young adults spent most their time outside by the stream and pond. One son finished a book from the book case. The goats are friendly. We loved our stay and would like to return! The live Christmas tree gave a lovely aroma and was a nice surprise! Thank you.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers, families with young children, age 55+.

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• Guest comment entered by owner

  • Guest Sara from Bay Area
  • Date of stay 06/28/11
  • Review Submitted 07/15/11
  Hi Shelly, Thanks so much! I just posted this Yelp Review with 5 stars. Feel free to forward it to other families who inquire. Best, Sara Fantastic place for families. House is safe for small children with great layout, lots of toys and games and pack n play (upon request). Shelly is amazing for advice, extremely responsive for questions by email or phone. The lake/pond is lots of fun but several hundred yards from house so don't have to worry about small kids falling into it alone. Just near house is a great teepee for kids to play in and wiffleball set to play while enjoying gorgeous scenery. You can choose to have gate to owner's house open so the very friendly/gentle dog Roxanne and herd of goats can roam and play with the kids or closed if allergic or don't like animals. The animals were our kids favorite part and dog/goats extremely gentle even with our 18 month old. Only tip: Bring most food from home or last big grocery store in Porterville (on way - Shelly sends great directions) as only tiny General Stores and even these miles away. You'll love it!

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• Mt. Dennison House

  Mt. Dennison House

  • Guest mk_la
  • Date of stay 06/12/11
  • Review Submitted 07/01/11
  Nice house, very comfortable and clean. The views are nice and very secluded. Great for family vacations to get away. I highly recommend this place.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with teenagers, pet owners, families with young children.

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• An amazing, relaxing stay at Three Springs Ranch! Beautiful location during any time of year...

  An amazing, relaxing stay at Three Springs Ranch! Beautiful location during any time of year...

  • Guest T.S.
  • Date of stay 12/31/10
  • Review Submitted 01/05/11
  Three Springs Ranch was perfect in every way! My friends and I have a tradition of renting a huge house over holidays, vacations, weddings, etc. We have stayed in many over the years and always appreciate a good find. Our stay at Three Springs Ranch was by far one of our favorite rentals! Enjoyable, even during a rainy weekend in the heart of winter, the house provided the most gorgeous landscape with snow-capped mountains in the background and a ton of space on the property to explore. We hated to leave this cozy yet spacious 5-bedroom cabin - Photos do not do this place justice! The set up is perfectly communal with the right amount of privacy, bed space, access to bathrooms and laundry. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed. The wood burning stove (which we used every day!) was the perfect accent and kept us cozy during card games and at the poker table that comes with the house! The guys played disc golf right outside of the house and our dogs were safe and secure inside the gated property. The teepee was adorable too, however we did not use it on this trip :) Shelly McKnight was beyond helpful in every way imaginable, on the days leading up to our stay, as well as during our stay (she even called to warn us about weather conditions for our drives home. Amazing) Overall, the perfect getaway weekend and best way to spend New Years with a large group of old friends. Thank you Three Springs Ranch, we will stay with you again in the future!!!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, pet owners, families with young children.

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• Family vacation

  Family vacation

  • Guest Denny
  • Date of stay 11/10/10
  • Review Submitted 11/18/10
  The Dennison house was clean and spacious. The grounds are beautiful and were perfect for our family of 14, including five kids ages 4 months through 14. The boys climbed on rocks outside and enjoyed the games that were provided inside. Everyone had a bed to sleep in and the wood stove kept the house cozy. The book of nearby activities directed us to two nice hikes. Check-out procedures are easy and resonable. Dennison House was a great place for our family.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, pet owners, families with young children, age 55+.

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• Great Family Get-Together Weekend

  Great Family Get-Together Weekend

  • Guest Sara
  • Date of stay 10/15/10
  • Review Submitted 11/04/10
  Met up with family from Visalia for weekend - Accommodations were as listed on web - Nicely decorated and clean (loved the bed quilts) - Was great having everyone in one house, fixing breakfast & dinner in the well stocked kitchen. We had 9 adults, 1 baby & 2 small "city" dogs who loved all the new smells and noises. We were all very comfortable. Weather was actually 'warm' for mid October. Lots to do outdoors - we got to enjoy the Springville Apple Festival which was just down the hill and lots of fun. Younger ones also enjoyed short drive up hill to hike in park. Would recommend - Shelly was great dealing with all my questions, etc. - Would love to come back in spring when flowers are out.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with teenagers, pet owners, families with young children.

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$275/Night (4 guests) ---- $1600/Week (4 guests)
+ $15/person/night for 5th - 12th guest
$300 Refundable Deposit required to reserve
$75 cleaning fee
$60 cleaning fee for pets. 2 dog maximum.
Plus 10% County Occupancy Tax.
2 night minimum, 3 night min. Holiday weekends and September
4 night min June-August & Major Winter Holidays where calendar allows

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.