Shady Glen (Quiet Log Cabin, nestled among the Oak and Cedar tree

The cabin was clean when we arrived and looked just like the pictures portrayed. We appreciated having a full kitchen to use since we prefer to make our own food. Everything was in good working order, though some of the pots/pans could use to be replaced, and knives sharpened/replaced.

It's in a remote location, and the drive down CA-245 was twisty and turny. Beware of bottoming out your vehicle as you turn to/from CA-245 and the dirt road. You don't need a "high clearance" or 4x4 vehicle to get to the cabin, but just beware of scraping the bottom of your vehicle at the driveway.

The owner gave good directions to find the cabin including the closest gas station to use. She also happened to be leaving the cabin just as we arrived, so she was able to tell us a few things about the cabin in-person (which saved us from needing to read it in the information at the cabin). She was very nice and helpful.

Having the washer and dryer with detergent and dryer sheets was very helpful. The cabin is also stocked full of movies, books, and games. We did not use the TV but we did play one of the board games.

There is no internet or cell signal (with AT&T) which we knew before we arrived. So if you plan on using your phone for GPS, you better get/print maps beforehand. The owner's directions to the cabin were spot-on, but if you want/need directions to other places, you could call the owner from the landline in the cabin or bring your own maps in advance (which is what we did given we were planning on exploring Sequoia and Kings Canyon).

The cabin is only about 20-30 minutes from the Big Stump entrance to Kings Canyon on CA-180.

We did not eat out at any nearby restaurants. We did visit the markets within the National Parks (and they have some things there), but it's best if you do the majority of your grocery shopping before you get to the cabin.

There is wildlife near the cabin. We saw birds, squirrels, and deer. The owner leaves out bird and deer food so you should see some wildlife while in the cabin.

There are 3 beds. 2 are queens we think (definitely not kings), the other is a full/double. Don't know if the sofas fold out.

The swamp cooler worked well to keep the cabin cool while we were there. You don't let it run when you are gone, but the cabin never got sweltering hot anyway (we just prefer cold temp to sleep).

There is only 1 bathroom with a shower separate from the tub. Only 1 sink and it's a tall counter. May be hard for the kiddos to use.

Our family of 4 from Germany enjoyed a great stay at Shady Glen. The lodge is cozy, yet spacious and very clean. The proximity to nature was amazing: we had deer come up to the house, and hummingbirds were drinking water on the back porch. Super-quiet and secluded - a real retreat from civilization. Die-hard city-dwellers beware, though! Not only was there no broadband; we also had no cellular connection (on T-Mobile - maybe better on other operators). But with the national parks nearby, the surrounding forests and (for bad weather) a cozy wood oven, exhaustive collection of games and DVDs you will not miss your smartphone anyway...

Kimberli was a great host who met us in person and showed us everything we needed to know and offered her help in case anything was missing (nothing was - all was perfect).

We would highly recommend Shady Glen for all families and companies that appreciate a true getaway in gorgeous nature!

Kimberli left piles of feed out for local wildlife so we saw deer and birds of all different species, including humming birds on the balcony. Two beds were very comfortable, the third less so but fine. The house is generally comfortable and well-equipped; there is an old-fashioned 'swamp cooler' that is quirky but kept the interior cool enough on hot days. The first thing we saw on entering was a photo of a rattle snake, with info on what to look out for. Kim then visited and really emphasised the dangers of rattle snakes and bears, and how we should be careful even going out of the front door, lest we get bitten. I understand that naive visitors might need prompting, but the result was that my two children were too scared to go outside in the evenings and could not sleep alone. Unfortunately this scenic, quiet location with no wifi or TV for distractions ended up being quite stressful, which was a shame.

We really enjoyed our stay. The cabin is very well equipped and exceeded our expectations. The kitchen and bathroom were well stocked. DVDs, books and games were a nice bonus. The location was perfect for visiting both Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. We spent our days in the parks and enjoyed coming home to relax on the patio and cook our own dinner; much nicer than having to go out to eat after a long day. The arrangement of beds is unusual, but three beds made it very comfortable for our family of four adults. The cabin is rustic; we saw lots of birds and several deer every day. We highly recommend Shady Glen.

We stayed at the Shady Glen from July 15th- July 24th 2018.

We had the most amazing stay at the Shady Glen! The cabin was clean and well stocked with pretty much anything you would need for a comfortable stay. Kimberli was very kind and attentive and checked in regularly to make sure our stay was going great and to see if we needed anything. She has done a fantastic job stocking the cabin with very informative information about the area, and things to do.This cabin has a swamp cooler- not to be confused with an AC. It does a pretty good job when used the way it is intended. We followed the directions left by Kim on how to use it and we had no issues. We did a lot of hiking on our trip so we were gone during the better part of the day but before leaving out in the mornings we would draw down the shades to help keep the place cool upon our return. We really enjoyed eating breakfast and dinner on the patio under the gazebo everyday of our stay. It was a very relaxing way to begin our days and end our evenings. We loved all of the special visits from the variety of wildlife that came to hang out at the cabin everyday to include deer, quail, squirrel, chipmunks, humming birds, and pigeons just to name a few. The MOST exciting was on our second to last day, while eating dinner on the patio, we had a big bear come up very close to the cabin, upon this sighting we scared him off and he ran into the woods and hung out for a while before finally leaving. Our kids loved this visitor the most and are still talking about this!

You are doing a great job Kim and we wouldn't change a thing! We have greatly enjoyed our stay at the Shady Glen and are eagerly looking forward to our return in the summer of 2019!

* There are no grocery stores in town- be sure to stop in the valley before you arrive!

* Kimberli has done an excellent job proving guest with expectations to follow ( trash, food waste ect) that will keep the wildlife safe. Please be sure to respect it - and to help keep the animals wild and alive.