Location: Dunlap, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Gold Country & High Sierra, California, USA (Squaw Valley, Dunlap, Fresno, Grant Grove entrance)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: House
Slip away from the confines of the city, to a romantic night, sky full of stars and the Milky Way. Watch the August meteor showers, far away from the city lights!
Built in 2005, this charming home is located on 15 acres in the Dunlap foothills, amongst a beautiful oak woodland. Skylights in the kitchen and living room give you a bright, cheerful atmosphere. The master bedroom has a queen bed and a soothing, romantic rose and green garden décor. The second bedroom, the Woodland room, has 2 twin beds, which also convert into a full bed and the third bedroom, the Bluebird room, has a full bed.
Linens and towels are provided. The kitchen is fully equipped. The picture windows in the living room, frame a vista view of the Central Valley cities, the coastal mountains at sunset and a breathtaking sight at night, of the stars and Milky Way with the city lights twinkling below. On the fourth of July, we watch the fireworks from afar, in over 5 different cities! This is the place to sit and bring your binoculars or telescope, to view the night stars.
In your front yard, a picnic table with umbrella gives you a vista view for breakfast. Along the side of the house there is a shade shelter with a large picnic table and a charcoal barbeque under the oaks, redbuds and elderberries overlooking the deer trail.
Roads and trails meander amongst the 15 acres, revealing lovely, shady spots with granite boulders, to sit upon, in restful contemplation. A horseshoe pit and lasso golf game area has been added just below the home.
Foothill bird watching offers a host of different species not found in the city, these include California quail, turkey vultures, red-tail hawks, acorn woodpeckers and various towhees, are just a few of the daily visitors. Deer and rabbits usually stop by to nibble the flowers.
Located 15 minutes away is the Twins restaurant and in the town of Squaw Valley: Travel Deli, Bear Mountain Pizza, two small mini food marts; two gas stations, a library, feed store, hardware store, and car repair garage. Squaw Valley hosts a variety of small, country events such as a Mule Show in May, Garden Tours in the summer, a rodeo in May and various other festivals such as the Turkey Testicle festival and a Crafts and Art Fair in October. The Endangered Cat Haven, housing and breeding endangered wild cats, and Rosemary’s Herb Garden, offer unusual tours in this unique foothill habitat.
Located 20 minutes away for water lovers, Pine Flat Dam with water-skiing, fishing, boating and swimming is a refreshing stop. We have even enjoyed sailing on the lake in our small 19 feet O’Day sailboat.
Avocado Lake, near Pine Flat, is a small lake, perfect for children to wade in and practice their swimming. The Kings River flows in this same area and offers more fishing holes and picnicking along its banks. Spend the afternoon golfing at the Sherwood Forest Golf Club. There are wine tasting tours and a fruit trail along the Blossom Trail as well.
Located 30 minutes away is Kings Canyon National Park, (URL link provided below) breathtaking in its views of the great Continental Divide and many of the oldest redwoods in California, including the largest living tree, General Sherman. . Our rental fees are 50 percent less than staying in the hotels there, so you can enjoy the park and then come to your own comfortable home in the foothills. Special December event: December 10th; the Nation's Christmas Tree Service: email us for details. (Cross-country skiing in the winter)
Located 45 minutes to 60 minutes away is Sequoia National Forest, the other half of our Kings Canyon Park. In the summer, you can travel up through Kings Canyon Park, into Sequoia National Park. In the winter you have to go around through Visalia and Three Rivers, to reach the Sequoia Park.
Cities nearby include Visalia, Fresno, and Tulare, all with their own special spots and events to explore. We will fill you in on those special restaurants, antique shops, a great zoo, parks and many other fun events in these cities.
It is our pleasure to offer this unique foothill experience for you. We love and care about this area and look forward to providing a restful, memorable vacation. Come and see for yourself why this area is so dear to us.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Can be made into a double
- Crib : Port-A-Crib
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Large DVD Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Lanai : Roofed patio with large picnic table
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone : local callsonly
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : With prior approval, additional fees apply
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Oct 1 -March 30: $135.00/nt 2 person /$10/nt/extra person/ $650/wk
April 1-Oct 1: $145.00/nt 2 person /$14/night/extra person/ $745/wk
2 night minimum: Thanksgiving & Christmas Holidays 3 night minimum
$175 Confirmation/Security Deposit refundable per rental agreement
Children under 12-no charge; $10.00 per night for each pet;
Balance due before arrival, Cancellation notice: 60 days in advance
Sorry, we do not rent to college students/25 yrs or younger
We accept Personal Checks, Paypal, money orders
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- Springtime at StarryOaks - Sequoia Vacation House
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- "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...." - Sequoia Vacation House
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- Trails lead to many shady nooks. - Sequoia Vacation House
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- View from the living room!
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- Master Bedroom: Soothing green and rose decor
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- Clean & bright kitchen
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- Living room with a view
Traveler Reviews (9)
Spectacular view
Guest: Beverly and Eric
(The Netherlands)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11
Review Submitted: 06/12/11
Starry Oaks is a perfect vacation destination. Elaine and Kimon are wonderful hosts, attentive but not intrusive. They obviously take great pride in their property and offer an incredible vacation home. Everything you could possibly want was available, including condiments and shower products. This means you only have to bring your clothes, and something to put on the barbeque! The location offers activities in all directions and the best part of the day is sitting outside enjoying the total quiet and the wonderful view of the valley. One of the best vacation homes we have stayed at.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+.
Amazing
Guest: Shveta
(Bay Area)
Date of Stay: 04/15/11
Review Submitted: 04/21/11
This place is awesome. It has great views from the living room and a beautiful yard. We went up there for two nights with three kids and they had absolute fun in the yard. House is well equipped with basic amenities. They provide local eggs in the refrigerator, and those are very tasty. This place is close to the national parks, so you can make 2 or 3 hours trips to both Kings and Sequoia.
Owner response:Thank you! Yes, you can drive to the entrance of Grant Grove 25 minutes from the house and then drive completely through both parks and come out the other side in Three Rivers!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Clean and homey
Guest: Kelvin
(Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 02/19/11
Review Submitted: 03/01/11
Great vacation house. Everything you need is included in the house such as cooking stuff and ingredient. They also has a large collection of DVD library, telescope, fresh home grown egg etc.. Please is very clean and bright with great view. House owner is friendly.
Owner response:Thank you very much! Kimon & Elaine
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
AMAZING RENTAL
Guest: nodnarb
(Roseville, Ca)
Date of Stay: 04/16/10
Review Submitted: 04/25/10
My family and I celebrated My mom's 60th birthday here. Couldn't have picked a better spot to spend a few days with the family. House has almost everything you could ever need. April is a beautiful time of year to spend here, the wildflowers and weather were amazing. Home owners live nearby and were very welcoming and sweet. Would rent again from them in a heartbeat.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, age 55+.
Great vacation rental
Guest: RDinSD
(San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/09/10
Review Submitted: 04/19/10
We stayed at the Starry Oaks 4/9 weekend. Its a lovely home, in a beautiful setting. Everything was as expected. The owners, Elaine and Timon, were very helpful and friendly. The house itself is very well equipped (loved the dvd collection) and clean. The patio behind the kitchen, and the front umbrella-sitting area were wonderful. There is a nice walking trail around the property which is a must-do. Kings Canyon entrance is about 30 mins away, as well a nice pizza place. At night, we watched stars with an iphone app as an aid, and the kids loved it. They also enjoyed the toys and games around the home. Thanks, Elaine and Timon, for a wonderful stay. We will certainly be back, soon hopefully.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Dave and Kim1
(San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/02/09
Review Submitted: 07/02/09
Kimon and Elaine obviously take much pride in ownership of this terrific home. Starry Oaks was a great "home base" during a wonderful week for three generations (gathered to enjoy the foothills & national parks.) **HIGHLY RECOMMENDED** for both cleanliness and hospitality. (Don't forget to ask Kimon to turn off the floodlight. The stars at night are amazing!)
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Guest: Gary and Barbara Hinote
(Tulare, Ca.)
Date of Stay: 05/13/08
Review Submitted: 05/13/08
If you are looking for a GREAT place to stay, this is it. Kimon and Elaine were fantastic, the place was extremly nice and neat as a pin, the DVD collection wonderful! The property surrounding the house was beautiful. No noise except for nature and sunsets to die for, the view was fantastic. Thank you Kimon and Elaine, we will see you again!
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Guest: Bill Shannon
(Seaside, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/18/07
Review Submitted: 04/18/07
Kimon and Elaine, Thank you so much for our great weekend. You made all of us feel special. My boys talked about the Blue Bellied Fence Lizards all the way home!! Everyone else - this is THE place to stay if you are going to Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. The house is everything described and more. Kimon and Elaine give you a wonderful welcome and we've not met nicer people in a long time. Whether you're a couple, two couples, or a family with kids, this is a wonderful home to rent and really made our vacation special. We'll definitely be coming back.
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Guest: Irene1
(Whittier, California)
Date of Stay: 08/28/06
Review Submitted: 08/28/06
WONDERFUL place to stay! Updated accomodations with more than usual amenities! There's a binder book with all the local information, maps, things to see etc. Very informative! There's a fair size library of DVD's, and Books. Loved looking at the Complete Set of the Far Side cartoons! The View is breath taking and Star Gazing was UNBELIEVABLE! The local wildlife was fun to watch...the abundance of Quail, Scrub Jays, Chipmunks always kept me entertained! Kimon and Elaine (the owners) are the most Hospitable hosts and are both very willing to accomodate your needs. Elaine had baked and left a very Tasty Walnut Crumbcake when we arrived...SCRUMPTIOUS! Our stay was very Pleasant and Comfortable ... I Recommend this beautiful home/cabin and will definitely come back several times this year! THANK-YOU...Kimon and Elaine for a Delightful Stay! Irene and Doug
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