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Shady Glen (Quiet Log Cabin, nestled among the Oak and Cedar trees
| Sleeps | 5 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Property type | cabin |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
Spacious 840 sq. ft. log cabin with large bedroom loft near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. The forest belt of the western Sierra Nevada begins here and extends upward into the mature giant Sequoia groves and the cool realms of red fir and lodgepole pine. In the mild climate of the Pinehurst area. This location provides seclusion and privacy with a feel of living in the forest, and the property includes a seasonal creek. The mountain environment is extended indoors with furnishing of wood and stone themes. The log walls and steeply pitched roof of this cabin blend perfectly with the surroundings.
While sitting on the outdoor deck, you will be surrounded by mature ceder and oak trees and have a view toward the creek bottom, habitat for numerous wild birds including Steller jays and acorn woodpecker. A short walk on the creekside trail provides blackberry picking opportunities, or sit under the sprawling canopy of the mature Valley Oaks and listen to the wind.
If there will be more then two adult guest, 13 and older staying, there will be an extra $15.00 per person per night, please be up front with the amount of people staying.
Pet's are welcome, I charge $15.00 too $25.00 per night per pet.
Pets most be will behaved HOUSE BROKEN and non-chewers. Pet's should not be left alone in the cabin unless you have made arrangements with the owner, there is a kennel for pets if you don't want to take your pets with you, with that said, the park is not pet friendly and will and have broke out windows to rescue pets that are in distress!
The forest on the other hand will allow pets on leashes.
I am not responsible for pets left at the property.
About Kimberli Taylor
This cabin us built in 1956 by William Bell were he lived till he passed away, I am now the property owner and would love to see it enjoyed by those that are looking to escape the city and get back to nature, a place to unplug and reconnect with your spirit, kids and heart.
Kimberli Taylor purchased this cabin in 1956
Why Kimberli Taylor chose Sequoia, Kings Canyon
I am most at home in the mountains and have lived here 37 years. The Pinehurst area provides the mountain environment while being reasonably close to the cities of Visalia and Fresno. This particular property is nestled amongst the, cedars, and oaks and is right off the main road to Kings Canyon. Wildlife are attracted to the creek which flows seasonally through the property.
What makes this cabin unique
Peace, quiet, and seclusion, opportunities for walking, birding, horseback riding, and nature study. Artists (writers, painters, musician and composers) will enjoy the opportunity for introspection. Close to Dunlap (archery center) parasailing and hang gliding (Dunlap flight park) General Grant Grove of Giant Sequoias, and Giant Sequoia National Monument.
I also allow well behaved pet's $15.00 to $25.00 dollars per pet per night pet need to be house broken and well behaved, pets are not to be lift in the cabin when guest leave, if you don't want to take your pet on your outing, you can leave them in the kennel that I have provided for them.
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Summer is here and what a great summer we're looking forward to rivers and lakes are all full! A great season for wildflowers and the blossom trail is already in full bloom, I hope to see you here soon! You can also fine more info on my Shady Glen Facebook page. Enjoy setting on the deck with a cup of coffee hot tea, maybe a glass of wine or cold beer watch the stars at night or greet the sun in the morning with the visiting birds that visit the feeders. Fire season is about to start, it wont be long before there will be a banned on camp fires,
Good news the road going in to the cabin has been fixed, so no more ruts to maneuver around.
Amenities
Pinehurst Cabin Accommodation and Amenities
- cabin
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Optional
- Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 5
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- pets considered ...
- children welcome ...
- non smoking only ...
- Mountain View ...
- Village ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning ...
- Clothes Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room
- Mobile Phone ...
- Parking Off Street
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wood Stove ...
- Coffee Maker ...
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
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tub
,
shower
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Church toilet, set for the little one in training
- 1 bathroom with separate shower, and tub
- 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 5
- (2) Queen size Beds (1), Double Beds (1), Pack and Play available upon request
- Books ...
- DVD Player ...
- Games
- Television ...
- Toys
- Video Library ...
- Deck / Patio
- Gazebo
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Ski & Snowboard ...
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- alternative lifestyle
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Massage
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- library
- museums
- restaurants
- water parks
- winery tours
- zoo
- antiquing
- bird watching
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- horseshoes
- paddle boating
- photography
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cross country skiing
- cycling
- equestrian events
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- paragliding
- parasailing
- rock climbing
- sailing
- skiing
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- spelunking
- swimming
- water skiing
- water tubing
- whitewater rafting
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.8/5 -
(94 traveler reviews)
A beautiful cabin, and we would definitely stay there again!
This was a nice and peaceful experience for my family. Getting away from busy work life in San Diego to a nice and quiet comfort cabin atmosphere is what my family and I needed! I was impressed with Kimberli customer service needs, I mean she basically ensured the cabin was stocked with clean blankets, bathroom towels, family board games, cooking pots, BBQ grill, etc.…
I love how each day was filled with nothing but sounds from nature wildlife, and I love watching the woodpeckers, quail’s and other miscellaneous birds I’m unfamiliar with feeding on the feeders outside the cabin. It was very peaceful! We were very fortunate to see a couple of deer’s, one large pheasant & plenty of chubby ground squirrels. Kimberli did mention black bears and a giant owl but we never had the opportunity to see either of those. Furthermore, we did see a rattlesnake on our last day at the cabin but it did not bother us and we could see it through the window inside the cabin. We were not frighten nor bothered, so we left it alone in its natural habitat. I just thought it was cool to see.
On day number one, Kimberli stopped for a visit to ensure we were pleased and she was helpful with informing us on all the parks and camps that were nearby. By the way, the highway is very curvy so be patient and vigilant while driving the roads! All in all, Kings Canyon visitor center is about a 30-minute drive, and Hume Lake was about 45 to 50-minute drive. Believe me it’s worth the drive and I promise the Sequoia National Park is worth seeing because I found the sequoia trees to be amazing!
At any rate, the cabin was in great shape and well maintained by Kimberli. Please ensure that your vehicle and tires are in great shape because there are no maintenance services for at least 20 miles and most of the roads, especially at the cabin is paved with small rocks so expect that. Overall, I give Kimberli 5 stars, so thumbs up to a beautiful cabin!
Wonderful weekend!
My wife and I used the Shady Glen as a home base for a hiking tour of Sequoia and Kings Canyon. The location was ideal with easy access to both parks and the cabin VERY comfortable. It was fully furnished with LOTS of home touches like spacious, comfy furniture, a very well-stocked kitchen, a lovely screened deck area with great wildlife watching, many helpful books about the Sierra, games and videos. Kimberli reached out to us several times while we were there, to be sure we had what we needed. She had prepared things well enough we did not need more, but it was nice to have the extra attention. We recommend the Shady Glen!
Most scenic house I've ever been to... a dream!!!
We stayed in Kimberli's house as a staging place to explore Seqouia and King's Canyon NPs and it turned out to be the perfect place to stay. Its proximity to the NP entrance makes it anyway ideal, but we were simply not prepared for the sheer beauty and serenity of the place. Watching ground squirrels and birds and deer feed at dusk from the window, collecting blackberries for breakfast down at the creek or just hang out on the property admiring the place, we had a great time with our two kids. They still often mention the house as a fond memory. Kimberli was an excellent host, very helpful in all matters, I wish we could go back to this hidden paradise one day. It all these were not enough, the interior is well equipped and simply lovely with all that wood and warm colored tapestry and textiles, we felt like home immediately.
A home away from home
Shady Glen is a beautiful home! It is well equipped with all the amenities required to make it through your daily routine, just like when at home. There is only one bathroom, and that might be something to think about, however we managed.
Thank you Kimberli for a great experience of enjoying your outdoor too with so many different kind of birds, squirrels, peacock, peahen, and baby bear sighting!👍?
Nice base for visiting Sequoia/Kings Canyon
This is a lovely and cozy cabin with all the basic supplies in secluded forest near the parks. We saw deer, a peacock, and lots of other beautiful birds. It's a wild place and there are bears around, though we didn't see any, probably because we had our Great Pyrenees keeping watch on the deck. Our family had a great trip and we highly recommend this cabin as a peaceful base for exploring the parks. Thanks Kimberli!
Cozy secluded cabin
We really enjoyed our stay at Shady Glen Cabin. The inside was comfortable and clean. The rooms were well decorated and charming, plus there was plenty of information available about the National Parks. You can tell that Kimberli puts a lot of thought into her guest's stay. The cabin is well-stocked with both necessities and items for leisure. There was a large selection of movies to choose from and also an assortment of books for longer stays. The mosquito net was nice and we enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching the wildlife. The sunset was a beautiful sight as it peeked out amidst the tall trees.
My husband was worried about the swamp cooler because he has suffered from heat strokes in the past, but it worked great and he had no complaints. All of us slept really well at night and thus were well rested for our day trips into the park.
The drive toward the park and to the cabin was my first taste of mountain driving, and though it was a tad nerve wracking at first, I quickly adjusted. The area is too beautiful to miss and we would love to stay here again in the future!
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $35 |
| Additional Guest Fee | $15 per person per night |
| Pet Fee | $25 |
| Damage Deposit | $100 |
The rental is based on a two person occupancy, should you wish to have more, a $15.00 fee will be charged per person per night, if you fail to disclose additional occupants, you will be charged $25.00 per person extra per night, OR asked to leave the property. PLEASE BE HONEST ABOUT THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN YOUR PARTY.
Children 12 and under are no charge, Children 12 and over $15.00 per child per night.
If it snows guest will need to walk a short distinct to the cabin, and park at the top of the driveway or below the cabin at the road, guest should be prepared for snow, and winter conditions. Fire wood is not provided, if I can I will leave some wood for my guest.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
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