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Columbus Blue:A Rustic Mid-Century Modern Bungalow

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A spacious kitchen with wooden flooring, white cabinets, and a large window overlooking a garden.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen with a microwave and stove, and a view of the outside through large windows.
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and dining table. A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden ceiling is visible in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with on-site laundry facilities for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bodfish, CA
  • Place, Silver City Ghost Town
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Isabella
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Sequoia National Forest
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Columbus Blue:A Rustic Mid-Century Modern Bungalow

Welcome to Columbus Blue! This rustic bungalow was built during the Kern County mid-century modern architectural boom of the 1960's, with the most well known being the Frank Lloyd Wright Albin Residence in Bakersfield. Design-wise, this translated into homes that emphasized geometrical forms, angular features, and large windows to help bring the outdoors inside.

Located only 10 minutes to Miracle Hot Springs and the Kern River, come enjoy the serenity this architectural marvel has to offer!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2079894vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bodfish

Located in Bodfish, this holiday home is in the mountains. Audubon Kern River Preserve and Kern River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nuui Cunni Native American Intertribal Cultural Center and Museum and Sierra South Mountain Sports. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and mountain climbing nearby.
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Bodfish, CA

What's nearby

  • Silver City Ghost Town - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kern River - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Isabella - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Nuui Cunni Native American Intertribal Cultural Center and Museum - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Sequoia National Forest - 31 min drive - 30.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Columbus Blue:A Rustic Mid-Century Modern Bungalow pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Columbus Blue:A Rustic Mid-Century Modern Bungalow?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Columbus Blue:A Rustic Mid-Century Modern Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Columbus Blue:A Rustic Mid-Century Modern Bungalow?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Columbus Blue:A Rustic Mid-Century Modern Bungalow located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Silver City Ghost Town and Kern River. Kern Valley Dog Park is 1.8 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Property is perfect for your local outtings nearby.

Some misshaves, but overall. Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Clean nice home.

Clean nice home
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful house

We loved the house. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen and TV were awesome! The A/C kept the house super cool in the very hot weather and the nature spots in the area were absolutely spectacular.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue house

Clean and comfortable for a nice get away with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love this place!

This house is so comfortable and has everything we need including a fenced in yard for our dog. It's a short drive to hot springs and a short drive to our favorite spot on lake Isabella! We come back every year! Love it!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and quiet

We came to the area to raft the Kern. Bodfish was only 20 minutes from Kernville and well worth the drive. House was clean, neighborhood was quiet, beds were comfortable, and Dean was readily available via text although I did not need to reach out as everything was laid out for us upon arrival. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, Clean, and Comfortable!

My husband and I had the BEST time in this clean and cozy bungalow. Dean was a super kind and attentive host. He had great recommendations and the Kern River Brewing Co was my favorite recommendations of his. Bodfish, CA is a perfect central location for travelers looking to experience Death Valley and the Sequoia National Forest in the same trip! We loved staying here and it was dog friendly!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice house

This is very nice small house in the quite location. It’s close to everything. Short drive from the lake and the river. A lot of local businesses (restaurants and stores) very short drive away. Close to the neighboring towns, and drive away from Sequoia forest, 100 giants trail.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2023
Aleksey visited and was great guest! Excellent communication, followed all house rules and left the home clean. Welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Ea

Wenr to a loved one birthday place was convenient and i felt safe
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Weekend Getaway

I was heading up for business originally but decided to bring my wife and our three dogs for a Memorial Day weekend vacation when I learned about the area. There is so much to do and see with Lake Isabella and the Kern River! The property is located in a nice and quiet area about 10-20 minutes from most of the campgrounds, with easy access to the adjacent towns and all sorts of activities. We loved the fenced in yard that allowed us to just relax with our dogs and the home was very cozy with a lot of natural light. The host provided us with a nice list of recommendations, and we didn't have time to check them all out so we'll definitely be coming back! Thank you again for letting us use your property!!! Brian, Lacy, Hunter, Oso, & Rocket
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay and appreciated the clean, cozy, pet friendly get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay very clean and roomy well stocked it was perfect location for what we went to the area for only one thing that I wasn’t happy with was the neighbor because we had two dogs and they bark at each other‘s a little bit and he wasn’t very friendly but other than that, I love staying there. Owner excellent offered excellent communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

good choice in town

Clean and comfortable, very easy to find and close to the hot spring. Owner is very friendly and helpful. Very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice Stay Close to the Hot Springs

The house locates a short drive from the hot springs. It's very clean and comfortable. Our dogs enjoyed the fenced yard and loved swimming in the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute house

The house is nice and updated! Perfect stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a nice quiet place.

This was a good find for myself and my pets.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice.

Nice quiet and clean cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice & clean place

The location is very close to downtown Kernville. The house was very clean with everything that you might need in the kitchen. The property manager/owner (Dean) was more than helpful in assisting us where to go for near by restaurants or a bar. Thanks a lot Dean for all you help.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4-Stars

Nice, clean, and cozy! Had a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dean Mavrakis

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Outdoor enthusiast, loves to travel and enjoy food!

Why they chose this property

Grew up going to the Kern River Valley. I've always enjoyed all the outdoor activities this area has to offer such as fishing on the Kern River, boating in Lake Isabella, soaking in The Miracle Hot Springs and more. Figured I'd get a place of my own in the area as it's a true hidden gem.

What makes this property unique

This property is a 10min drive from The Miracle Hot Springs and Lake Isabella.

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