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Family Retreat - Voted Best Vacation Rental 2016

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A swimming pool with a view of mountains and trees.
A two-story house with a balcony, a driveway, and surrounding greenery.
A blue house with a wooden door, stone pathway, and potted plants.
A wooden welcome sign with the text "Welcome to JOHN'S PLACE, Three Rivers, ca" and coordinates "N 36°W 118° 26'22" 53'43"".
A wooden bench with a stone wall and a painting in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Pickleball on-site
    A rare find — enjoy pickleball without leaving the property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Kaweah River
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Three Rivers, CA
  • Place, Kaweah River
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Kaweah
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Visalia, CA (VIS-Visalia Municipal)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Front

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

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

Upstairs

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Retreat - Voted Best Vacation Rental 2016

3 mi to Sequoia Park - 3bd, 2 bath, 3 decks with pool "BEST VACATION HOME 2016"

Mesmerizing views, wood throughout, 2800 sq ft comfy & clean, family-friendly

You will be rushing to get "home" from the park so that you can take a deep breath, relax and just embrace the ambiance of this spacious, well-maintained retreat of a home perched on a knoll close to the heart of Three Rivers. It was built with one thing in mind and that was to capitalize on the beauty of the High Sierra mountain range. Window after window is filled to capacity with both the native foliage of the surrounding foothills and the majesty of the high country peaks. The pool is just steps from the house and offers a view of the mountains that is unsurpassed.

You will feel right at home the moment you enter this comfortable, family-friendly home. Enter into a lounge that looks out expansive windows with views of Sequoia National Park. You choose.. kick back, read a book, surf the internet, play some games, or just gaze at the view. Just inside, you will find a cozy living room that includes a stone fireplace with firewood provided seasonally, a flat-screen TV with Firestick streaming services and tons of DVDs, and comfy furniture to melt into. The dining area is nearby with seating for 8 people. Pass through that into the sunny, window-encased kitchen overlooking the pool area. It is idyllically situated to entertain, cook and supervise the little ones playing in the pool. The kitchen is fully-equipped with a full-size oven, a dishwasher, a massive French-door refrigerator, a coffee maker, cookware, serving ware, dinnerware and flatware. All you have to bring is your food! Not the coffee, though, because we provide fresh coffee beans and Keurig pods for you along with commonly used spices.

Ground level you will find a bedroom for the kids complete with two twin sized beds. On the opposite side of the living area is a bedroom with a new queen pillow-top mattress. This bedroom faces the mountains. Also on this floor is a bathroom with a walk-in shower.

Upstairs you will find the Grand Primary bedroom & bath. This is a huge room with a vaulted knotty pine ceiling, a California King bed and a Queen bed. The bedroom is surrounded by two huge decks, one facing Case Mountain and the other spouting unobstructed mountain views. There is a separate thermostat so that the upstairs guests can adjust the temperature to their liking. All bedrooms have window coverings.

John’s Place is perfect for groups of 4 to 8 people. You are only about 3 miles from Sequoia Nat'l Park and a couple of minutes from the quaint town of Three Rivers. If you need to stay connected electronically, fast, dependable WiFi is available at the house for you to use during your stay. For your convenience, we provide an EV charger to our guests. This home is truly a family-oriented recreational destination in itself!

Outside you will find a large unheated pool, perfect for cooling off on hot summer days. Lounge chairs offer an opportunity to relax and enjoy the views and abundant wildlife. There is a propane grill and a plethora of outdoor seating whether you would like to dine outside or just chill by the pool on a lounge chair. Our naturalistic gardens are a work-in-progress, focused on California native and Mediterranean-climate plants to attract birds and other wildlife.

We have recently begun offering this incredible home as a rental after being off the market for several years. It was supremely popular, with over 100 great reviews that, unfortunately, could not be carried over to the new homeowner, who has made many wonderful improvements. It is still being managed by Robin who consistently provides outstanding personal service. We would be honored if you choose John's Place for your visit to our neck of the woods.

**As of January 2024, we have a Ring camera at the main entrance to the home. It is strictly to protect the property during non-occupancy. Once you arrive, it will be disarmed until you depart.**
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off A/C or heater
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Cleaning fee of $180 is based on 6 guests. There is an add'l $10 fee per guest over 6.
Guests must complete rental agreement following confirmation of reservation. Quiet time begins at 10pm (9pm in the winter).
Total number of guests must be disclosed at booking. Over-occupancy may result in reservation being terminated with no refund given.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1864230vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Three Rivers

Located in Three Rivers, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. General Sherman Tree is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance. Our Place Playground and Bravo Lake Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Three Rivers, CA

What's nearby

  • Kaweah River - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Lake Kaweah - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Tunnel Rock - 18 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Visalia, CA (VIS-Visalia Municipal) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River View Restaurant & Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tony’s Taverna On Wheels - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Reimers Candies & Gifts - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family Retreat - Voted Best Vacation Rental 2016 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Retreat - Voted Best Vacation Rental 2016?

As of 27 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Retreat - Voted Best Vacation Rental 2016 on 27 Dec 2026 start from £1,390, 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.

Is Family Retreat - Voted Best Vacation Rental 2016 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family Retreat - Voted Best Vacation Rental 2016?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Retreat - Voted Best Vacation Rental 2016?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Retreat - Voted Best Vacation Rental 2016?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Retreat - Voted Best Vacation Rental 2016 located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Kaweah River, Sequoia Foothills Chamber of Commerce and Three Rivers Historical Museum. Our Place Playground is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was beautiful, well kept and clean- lots of space for a big family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2026
Andrea, Thank you for choosing John's Place for your visit over the 4th of July. It was a pleasure hosting you. ~Robin~
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for visiting and beating the queues into Sequoia National Park. Great views of the surrounding countryside and a large and comfortable home. Everything you need in the property plus more and a wonderful pool to cool off in at the end of the day. Would highly recommend staying here and hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2026
Simon, Thank you so much for your wonderful comments and for being 10 STAR guests!!! It was a pleasure having you. ~Robin~
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LINDA W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place as described. Very private. Lots of nooks within the house. Great room set ups. It was 104 during our stay and the pool was wonderful!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2026
Linda, It was a pleasure hosting you. Glad you were able to stay cool in spite of the heatwave outside. ~Robin~
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at John’s Place! The house is beautiful and the rooms are spacious. We enjoyed cooking in the kitchen which had everything we needed. The location is very close to the entrance of Sequoia National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at Three Rivers. The house was really comfortable and nice. We loved the pool. All of the communications were easy and helpful. It was a great home base for us in exploring Sequoia.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property owner was super nice and helpful. The property is beautiful and has everything you need. I regret staying there for only two days. Next time we want to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had everything that we needed and the host even had it stocked with smaller items that we could have forgotten while packing for our trip. The various outdoor spaces and open layout for hanging out with friends / family and playing lots of games was amazing. Kitchen had everything I needed for making big meals and the location was perfect. Great town, great house, great host, great trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your great review! We are so happy that the property was a great fit for your group. We would love to have you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rukang H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Has everything we need for the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olive L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and cozy house, I would imagine summer would be a lot of fun as well
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittan C.

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

Great location!

Stayed here during a hot spell and grateful for the space to spend time with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2024
Brittan, It was a pleasure hosting you. Glad you enjoyed the property. ~Robin~
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Amazing views. Very spacious and clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2025
It was an absolute pleasure hosting you and your family. ~Robin~
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

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

Nice stay

Nice place..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was a perfect location for us to access Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. It was clean, quiet and had more than enough space for our family of five.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this home! Robin was a welcoming host and very communicative. The home had everything you would need and even more extras that you probably forgot at home. Our only regret is that we didn't stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Family vacation and visit to Sequoia

The house was great! Perfect for our family group of 7, and very conveniently located to Sequoia and King's Canyon National Parks.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
Sarah, Thanks for the nice review. We are glad the house was a great fit for your group. ~Robin~
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William L.

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

Work Stay

Great place very relaxing just as described
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2024
William, It was a pleasure hosting you this past week. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for taking wonderful care of the house. ~Robin~
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John’s Place was a comfortable and well stocked home just outside the southern entrance to Sequoia NP. It was a perfect place to return to each evening after a day spent in the parks. We especially loved the pool and how great the communication was with Robin.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2025
It was a pleasure hosting your family. I’m glad that you enjoyed your time here and thank you so much for taking great care of the house.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Javier R.

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

Excellent

Our stay was excellent! Close to the entry to the park and lots of wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2024
Javier, Thank you all for being wonderful guests! Glad you enjoyed the property. ~Robin~
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Beautiful home + views!

We loved this place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2023
Thanks, Jessica. It was a pleasure hosting you. ~Robin~
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect, close to Three Rivers restaurants and it was less than a 10 minute drive to the entrance of Sequoia National Park. There was some great bird watching and beautiful views from the backyard and deck spaces. The beds were very comfortable. The kitchen and bathrooms had everything we needed. It was spacious and enjoyable for our group of 6 people ranging from 8-75 years old!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna L.

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

Relaxing stay

Hiking daily then come back cook and enjoy everything in the house. Great cookware, BBQ, hummingbird, flowers, and More...Go to the upper deck to see the stars and enjoy the wind.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2025
Deanna, I am happy that you enjoyed your stay at John’s Place. It was a pleasure having you. Thank you for taking great care of the house. Please come back anytime. ~Robin~
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Robin was very nice. We spent hours in the pool after hiking Sequoia in the mornings. The views from the house and yard were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful place with everything we needed. Beautiful scenery. Felt relaxing and homey.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Beautiful and relaxing

Staying at John’s Place was a wonderful experience all around! I can’t wait to go back and I hope to be able to make it an annual trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2022
Sara, I am so pleased that the house was a great fit for your family. We would love to have you back anytime. ~Robin~
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie S.

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

Lots of outdoor space

Great property, well furnished and well located. Loads of space including lots of outdoor areas to socialize.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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