Just a 30 minute drive from the the Kings Canyon visitor center! The immediate interior and exterior of the home is in great shape and well maintained by the owner. The first thing I noticed was how very clean the house was! The property is in the mountains, so there is a lot of wildlife but we saw deer, squirrels and a lot beautiful birds. Thank goodness that's all we saw, because we were told by the owner that an occasional bear does come around. The owner, Kimberlie, is a kind woman and she has put her touch into the decor of the home with beautiful quilts, pillows and a red, white and blue theme throughout the house. She has the home stocked well with towels, toilet paper and utensils for the basic stay. If you would like to BBQ, bring your BBQ tools and line the bottom the the BBQ with foil to make for easy cleaning. I'm not sure if there was a toaster there so we toasted our bread in a pan. Make sure you follow the house rules that are posted on the wall because they are important to the integrity of the property and home, otherwise, you will enjoy your quiet stay at Shady Glen. P.S. If you just want to get a drink or meal nearby, the Pinehurst Lodge is only a 10 minute drive up the road. Also, make sure you have your car and tires in good shape, as there are no services for 20 miles and the road to the cabin is paved with small rocks, to be expected. The only reason I give 4 stars instead of 5 stars was the fact that it was so hot there that the swamp cooler and fans only did so much. The house only cooled down for a few hours in the early morning hours. I would still go again, but if you are heat sensitive, perhaps don't go in the dead heat of summer. And also, make clear arrangements with the owner as to when you will meet her, because she will have you sign more waivers, go over house rules and go over how to use the cooler, TV and where the lights are. Otherwise, thumbs up! Beautiful home!