River Rock Retreat

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Property grounds
Riverside Park
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Garage parking available

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Kernville, CA

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Guest room 1

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Garage

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Guest

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Kernville

Located in Kernville, this vacation home is on a river. Audubon Kern River Preserve and Kern River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sierra South Mountain Sports and Nuui Cunni Native American Intertribal Cultural Center and Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling.
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Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Barn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kernville Saloon - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Primo's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Blue Bear - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Kern River Brewing Co. - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Rock Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at River Rock Retreat?

As of Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Rock Retreat on Nov 14, 2026 start from $424, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Rock Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Rock Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Rock Retreat located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kern River, The Kern Valley Museum, and Cannell Trail. Sierra South Mountain Sports and Kernville Chamber of Commerce are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kernville Rafting Trip

Great home base for a few days on the Kern. Located very close to downtown this house made the commute to rafting very easy. House was set up perfect to relax and enjoy the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2021
Dear Jason, Thank you for staying at the River Rock Retreat! We appreciated you as an Awesome Guest! Next time, we owe you a pack of Kern River Beer! Hope to See you Soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

We have been visiting Kernville for many years, and this hour was one of our best stays. The neighborhood and the location overall were perfect. We were amazed at the welcoming energy of the house. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kernville quiet side but close to centre

Compact but spacious property on a quiet and affluent street: can sleep many comfortably and feed them well. We easily cooked for 10 on stove and barbecue. There's no coffee grinder (doesn't claim to have one but that was a problem for me - I brought beans). An issue with the alarm system was solved quickly; but I had to go across the road for AT&T cell signal to report and solve. Once I was signed into the WiFi there were no phone issues. I would suggest providing the WiFi password in the move-in instructions for this reason. We would choose this property again for a large group. Thanks Julie for your prompt attention to the issues; we all enjoyed our stay, you are lucky to have found this property. Truly iconic ;)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

The location and the cabin was beautiful. The owners were very responsive and helped answer our questions. I would definitely recommend your stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location, very comfortable & clean

Everything was great in general. The air conditioning system was slow in cooling during the very hot weather.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2021
Thank you so much for staying at the River Rock Retreat! Hopefully next time, you won’t arrive in the middle of one of the worst heatwaves this summer ❤️
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A

Real nice visit the house was set up well and was in a good location my only dislike was a camera in the kitchen but easy enough to just cover it up and I still give our stay a five star stay would definitely go back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 14, 2021
Thank you so much for your 5 star review! Please come back and stay again! The camera is in a common area and disclosed in the rental agreement you signed. The camera is for emergencies and disasters only. We would have preferred you not tampering with the equipment but it all seemed in order when the house was inspected after your stay! See you again soon and please respect our house rules. J&A River Rock Retreat
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded our expectations!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the River Rock Retreat. The place was clean, well appointed and equipped and very conveniently located. We loved the vinyl record collection, the vintage player piano, as well as the great assortment of games like shuffleboard, ping pong and corn hole. We can’t wait to book our next stay. Thank you Julie and Andre for a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 16, 2021
Dearest Sam & the Gang! We are overjoyed that you enjoyed the RRR! Please come back & stay anytime! Julia & Andre
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