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Meadowlands Cottage, Horse Ranch with Wood Burning Stove and a River, Hot Tub

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A log cabin interior with a sofa, armchair, and a stone fireplace.
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A log cabin interior with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a stone fireplace.
A tranquil outdoor pool area with a view of a grassy field and distant mountains.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bunk bed, and a chandelier.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Kern River

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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kernville, CA
  • Place, Kernville Chamber of Commerce
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Sierra South Mountain Sports
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, The Kern Valley Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kernville

Located in Kernville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Sierra Nevada Conservancy and Audubon Kern River Preserve 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 sledging and snowmobiling.
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kernville, CA

What's nearby

  • Kernville Chamber of Commerce - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sierra South Mountain Sports - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cannell Trail - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lake Isabella - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • The Kern Valley Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Barn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kernville Saloon - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Primo's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Big Blue Bear - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Kern River Brewing Co. - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Meadowlands Cottage, Horse Ranch with Wood Burning Stove and a River, Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Meadowlands Cottage, Horse Ranch with Wood Burning Stove and a River, Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Meadowlands Cottage, Horse Ranch with Wood Burning Stove and a River, Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Meadowlands Cottage, Horse Ranch with Wood Burning Stove and a River, Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Meadowlands Cottage, Horse Ranch with Wood Burning Stove and a River, Hot Tub located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Sierra Nevada Conservancy, Kernville Chamber of Commerce and Sierra South Mountain Sports. Cannell Trail and The Kern Valley Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite, peaceful, clean, dog friendly host was awesome, great scenery! Great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place on a beautiful property. Great base camp for a group or just a quiet weekend away. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute and cozy place to rent. The horses are an added bonus. They are very friendly and enjoy your company. The setting is beautiful with the spa nice and hot for you to get in. The location is amazing, 2 minutes drive from the small town for anything you need. I would definitely love to go back for another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay in Kernville

Lovely place, beautiful property, short walk to Kernville, we had a great stay and appreciate the owner/manager.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Meadowlands Cottage was a beautiful, serene, cozy place to stay for the night while in Kernville for river rafting trip. The property is expansive and beautiful with no shortage of fun things for kids to do and places to explore. We would love to stay here again next time we come back to Kernville!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the atmosphere. The zipline was a hit! We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay in a beautiful place

We very much enjoyed our time in this cottage, with the horses and the views and proximity to lakes and mountains and rivers. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been to Kernville a couple of times, but this place is amazing. Wonderful cottage located in an amazing landscape.Very quite, plenty of space and our dog enjoyed taking a bath in the little river. For sure we will come back and hope to spend some more time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet ranch bungalow, shaded, comfy. Great hot tub. walkable to town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy little place

Me and my wife enjoyed the meadowlands cottage, very quiet and tranquil exactly what we were looking for. Beautiful little town and lovely people that live there. Will definitely be going back again very soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property!

If you need a quick relaxing and affordable getaway, this is definitely the spot! The property grounds are absolutely gorgeous. Horses, hammocks, a little peaceful stream, beautiful greenery, hot tub, bbq, and plenty of shady mature trees. We loved our stay with the fam! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My husband and I loved staying at the beautiful Kernville Ranch. We loved the quiet and the scenic beauty. I loved that the cottage was pet friendly and our dog had the time of her life seeing the amazing horses at the ranch. The community is amazing for hiking and outdoor adventures. We enjoyed hiking at a nearby trail. The location is perfect for a restorative getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The ranch was very nice, it is very close to the town in a peaceful, well kept location. Amy the host was very communicative and made sure we knew what was going on at the ranch so there was no surprises. Our son loved the horses and my husband loved the airforce practicing drills in the valley overhead. We are dropping a star as we feel there was a few things missing that made the stay not 100%, especially when considering price point. There was just things missing that felt like they should be provided, like no bath mat (only big bath towels), no kitchen towel/tea towel, no mugs, no coffee for the coffee machine, or oil for cooking. It was very minimal things provided - we wondered if they were in the adjoining area of the house which we did not book.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

All by yourself

Very easy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Adorable little Place

The place is set on a horse ranch. There is a little stream that runs on the property. It has a wood hot tub but I didn't find it as inviting in person as it appeared in the photos. The floor plan of the house is great and easily works for 5 people. The little home is decorated nicely. The property manager was easy to communicate with. Location is not too far from restaurants or the Kern River. I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

This cottage is a short walk from the town square. The property has grills and a hot tub. There are areas to hang out both indoors and out. The property is fun to explore. Our infant slept soundly in the bedroom while we played cards outside or sat in the hot tub. The hot tub is within range for our video baby monitor. Some board games would be a nice addition to this space. This is a nice spot to relax and would be a great space for gatherings - particularly if you could snag other spots on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enchanting Property

We enjoyed our stay at the Meadow house so much. It was close enough to downtown to grab a quick meal but far enough away to be peaceful. We had such a relaxing time. I am in love with this vacation rental. The Meadow House is only one bedroom with additional sleeping in the living room or common area. You can really only do toaster oven or simple meals in the kitchen. There is plenty of dining in town though so you may not need the kitchen at all.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being next to a horse ranch was amazing, but the property itself was less than stellar. Cobwebs, musty smell, shower drain was clogged, no coffee maker, and I could go on
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Shabby Chic Little Farm House

An adorable little house within walking distance from the Kern and town. This place is attached to another property. It had a great floor plan and was a comfortable space. The property manager was very easy to communicate with. I was looking forward to using the hot tub but, it was not for me. However, this was because someone (else visiting the property) may have left the top open after they used it and it filled with tree leaves/droppings. Regardless, we very much enjoyed our stay here and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We booked Meadowlands Cottage and found - Dirty kitchen / outdoor area - Open! exposed rat poison in the kitchen - Mousetraps in the kitchen - Ants in the refrigerator This is NOT a safe place for children – leaving poison and other dangerous substances openly accessible. In addition, mice spread pathogens! We can NOT cook and sleep here with a “good & safe“ feeling. In addition, the road was right next to it and very loud. It is a nice place but with traffic direct next to it. We therefore left on the very same day. The owner could not understand our concerns and kept the money. He did not react to our mail and calls.
Mouse trap
Ants
Outside sitting area „table“ - dirty
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner responded promptly to various questions prior to and during our stay. The property is very cool and just a short distance from Kernville Road. Super easy check out process with no chores required.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

All by myself

Very easy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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