Time for a Quiet Retreat! The Farmhouse , located on a Certified Organic Farmstead. ( certified in 1991) offers just the right place to relax and reboot in comfort. Enjoy the many scents and sounds in the garden of SEASONAL culinary herbs, fruits & flowers.. Enjoy a weekend away on an organic farm nestled in the foothills of the sierra nevadas. Attached to the main farm house the farm cottage is a two bedroom one bath with full kitchen. The cozy abode comfortably sleeps x. Enjoy a bubble bath under the stars in the outdoor tub or wandering through the garden nibbling on SEASONAL mulberries, apricots and more. If you are up for a great adventure then journey up to Sequoia National Park and enjoy the wonder and majesty of the Giant Sequoias; Stroll through Crescent Meadow, viewing Tharps Log and maybe a bear or two. Summertime rafting and a day trip to Mineral King are a must.
Autumn night skies are alight with celestial wonder and delight the soul. Retreat, relax explore with family of 4 or friends on this peaceful certified organic farmstead surrounded by wildlife, great birdwatching and the wonders of nature's bounty. Springtime abounds with our aromatic heirloom roses. Late Spring the blessed Blenheim Apricot refreshes the palette. Our neighbor, Flora Bella, offer a lovely assortment of fresh greens. Summer abounds with our juicy little wild plums, the marvelous Persian Mulberry and more goodies from Flora Bella. Be sure to enjoy a bubbly bath in our outdoor bathtub just steps from the cozy two bedroom house.
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About the area
Three Rivers
Located in Three Rivers, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance. Travelling with kids? Consider Our Place Playground and Bravo Lake Botanical Garden. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
Sequoia Foothills Chamber of Commerce - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Three Rivers Historical Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
Getting around
Visalia, CA (VIS-Visalia Municipal) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
River View Restaurant & Lounge - 20 min walk
Tony’s Taverna On Wheels - 4 min drive
Pizza Factory - 18 min walk
The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge - 9 min drive
Reimers Candies & Gifts - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is RETREAT RELAX EXPLORE and DISCOVER in comfort. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at RETREAT RELAX EXPLORE and DISCOVER in comfort.?
As of 27 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RETREAT RELAX EXPLORE and DISCOVER in comfort. on 31 Aug 2026 start from £502, 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.
How much is parking at RETREAT RELAX EXPLORE and DISCOVER in comfort.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at RETREAT RELAX EXPLORE and DISCOVER in comfort.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at RETREAT RELAX EXPLORE and DISCOVER in comfort.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is RETREAT RELAX EXPLORE and DISCOVER in comfort. located?
This family-friendly Three Rivers holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Kaweah River and Our Place Playground. Three Rivers Historical Museum and Sequoia Foothills Chamber of Commerce are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The farmhouse was charming, clean, spacious, and had everything we needed for our family to explore the Sierra Nevadas. Excellent location to Sequoia National Park and all the restaurants, markets, and fuel in Three Rivers. Bettina was very welcoming, kind/thoughtful, and responsive to any questions. I would highly recommend this rental!
A charming little farmhouse! This was an excellent home base for our exploration of Sequoia NP. Three Rivers is just the best little gateway town. Close to everything, yet also serene and peaceful. Stay here - you won’t regret it!
Mary Ann R.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to send in a review. I really appreciate it and thank you for writing. Such a lovely review. I hope you come back to California sometime cause it was really nice to meet. You have a sweet evening and please give my best to your husband and your nephew. Oh I was curious....Why did your nephew choose Sequoia national Park?
We were so fortunate to be able to book Bettina's place after another host canceled our booking at the last minute. Bettina responded promptly to our request and gave us excellent information about getting to her place. The stay itself was wonderful. The place was comfortable, quiet, and surrounded by nature with everything we could need. The location was convenient to the National Park and all the restaurants and shops we visited in Three Rivers were great. We would love to go again in the future and spend more time.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2026
These guests were absolutely wonderful. They took very good care of the property. They were courteous and communicative. I I look forward to them visiting sometime again soon.
What a cozy and relaxing place! We loved staying at Cozy Times at BeeGreenFarm. The space is quiet and private, with a lovely nature vibe, and plenty big for the four of us (adults). Bettina is a gracious host. She offered great recommendations and was very responsive to our questions. She favored us with fresh herbs in the kitchen and a dried herb sachet and small jar of marmalade before we departed. Cozy Times was a lovely complement to our trip to Sequoia NP and we’d love to come for another visit in the future.
Cozy times was a very cute place for our family to stay. There were cows and turkeys, deer, and bunnies to see on the grounds. The place was comfortable and had all of the necessities for cooking. It was a short walk across the river and into town for a riverside dinner. Bettina was welcoming and more than accommodating and happy to provide tips for the trip to Sequoia. Communication about any needs was great and we were sent off with a very cute farm fresh care package! Would recommend staying here for a quiet and peaceful home base in Three Rivers!
We absolutely loved our stay at Cozy Times at BeeGreenFarm and our time with Bettina! What a special place, tucked away in the middle of a beautiful organic farm. Thank you, Bettina, for sharing your incredible fruits, tomatoes, and homemade marmalade with us, and for taking the time to sit and chat. We only wish we’d had even more time to hear your story and get to know you better.The cottage was perfect for our girls’ trip. We especially enjoyed relaxing in nature, whether on the screened-in porch or outside in the chairs, taking in the peaceful surroundings. The kitchen had everything we needed, and we especially loved the French press coffee maker each morning!Thank you for being such a thoughtful host, always responding so quickly to our questions and helping with anything we needed. The menus, maps, and local recommendations were incredibly helpful and made our stay even more enjoyable.We truly enjoyed our time at BeeGreenFarm and hope to return someday!
Christine M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2026
hello, hoping that the next look of your journey has been exciting and wonderful and that you didn't have to wait too long in line at your next destination. It was so great to meet the three of you. Thank you again for being such lovely guests.
Charming property with great views and access to the park
DEBORAH E.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2025
i'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for being such lovely guests and taking such good care of everything. I hope you come back and visit again. Have a safe journey home.
Great stay for a visit to Sequoia and Kings Canyon
Very convenient location. Bettina was an amazing host and shared some wonderful fruit from her farm. She had some great suggestions for how to get around the park. Property was as described. We would definitely stay here again.
Bettina is a gracious host and we were welcomed by a friendly family member even though we were early. Left with beautiful wild lavendar as a parting gift!Thank you, Bettina.Location perfect for hiking Sequoia.
We stayed w Bettina for a weekend after adventuring in Yosemite, KC & Sequoia and wow! Her place is amazing, the plants and wildlife were beautiful, the stargazing was too-notch and most importantly, she is an amazing host and person. She was welcoming, generous and even gave us some fresh mint, lemon verbena and wild plums! I’d love to stay there again and so would my cousin and her kids! Three Rivers is super quaint and has some lovely little shops and places to eat, so, we really enjoyed our time there!
Meghan n.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2025
Meghan and her family were Perfect guests. They were courteous, curious and totally enjoyed being on our little farm.
They left it impeccably clean and I really hope they come back because we had so much fun together perfect guests
Bettina was personable and accommodating. The house where we stayed was spacious and private. I didn't realize that we were going to be on a working organic farm. It was so cool! We left with some Herbes de Provence, sage and lavender. Super convenient to the coffee shops and markets in Three Rivers. Again, very spacious. And orange trees right outside our door!
Robert S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2025
hi robert thank you so much for your lovely review. It was just great to meet your beautiful family and I appreciate how much you enjoyed the surroundings and the tasty herbs and I do hope that you adventure back during a different season. Apricots are middle to late June. Persian mulberries are late July early August.
I hope you had a safe and easy drive home and that you're all nestled and cozy in your home. Again it was lovely to meet you.
Bettina is the best! She makes sure you’re happy and comfortable. Her home is cozy the pond is beautiful. It’s super peaceful! We would definitely stay there again.
Bettina was a most generous, thoughtful host. She gave us fruit and parting floral smell goods. This place is a farm, and very super clean. The beds were comfortable. There’s a pond in the center of the property and a nice pic nic area. Stars are amazing at night. This was close to Sequoia. Loved this place and would definitely stay again. This was our first trip to Three Rivers. Bettina wants you to be happy. She made us happy here.
Olivia C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2025
It was such a pleasure to meet you and your darling family. Thank you so much for the lovely review. I hope you had a pleasant drive home and look forward to your visiting again sometime.
good health & happiest of holidays ahead.
best
bettina
This is a lovely cottage with everything you need to make your stay comfortable. Surrounded by farm fields and orchards. The wildlife abounds. Spend the evening in the front garden star gazing or take advantage of the outdoor bathtub in the back garden. Located near selicious restaurants. We highly recommend Casa Mendoza and Tony's Taverna. For shopping , you don't want to miss Kaweha Arts, which is full of local artists talents. Bettina is a gracious host and had so many wonderful recommendations.
Wonderful stay! I was looking for somewhere very close to the Sequoia National Park entrance and was delighted to have found this place. It’s super cute, cozy, and just all around charming/rustic. Something about it also just felt so nostalgic and comforting. You’ll also be able to do some great stargazing here.My husband and I loved our stay here and we will definitely book here again when back in the area. It was also super clean (which is very important to me!) and conveniently located next to coffee shops, restaurants, gas stations and a market. Bettina, the host, was also so kind and welcoming and the communication was very seamless! Overall a great experience and I’d highly recommend to anyone looking for a place in Three Rivers!
Very inviting and relaxing place to stay very close to Sequioa National Park entrance. Cows were our neighbors. I love it. There was a cute baby bunny that hung around and Bettina left us delicious plums to eat.
Valerie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2024
i'm so glad you enjoyed the plums and the cows two of my favorite things and thank you very much for your lovely review and maybe I'll come back and visit again. Have a sweet night thank you bettina
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael K.
7 Jun 2018
Beautiful, peaceful, amazing!
My wife’s and my one-week stay was simply amazing. The space offered lots of room, comfort, had a rustic feel, and gave incredible views of the surrounding farm and mountains. Bettina was an absolute joy to meet and was very welcoming and attentive. Fantastic location to visit the Sequoia National Forest. If I could I would give my stay six out of five stars!
Michael K.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
It was a true delight to meet Michael & Emma. They exemplify “the Perfect Guests”. I look forward to their next visit. I would give them 6 stars.
We had a great stay at Bettina's property and really appreciated all of the little things that she did to make us feel welcome and comfortable. She even went out of her way to ensure that my kids had a great experience while we were there. Thanks Bettina!
We had a very nice stay here while visiting the national park. The cottage is close to the entrance of Sequoia, and it was a nice place to relax after a busy day. We were going to be arriving pretty late the first day, and the owner was easy to communicate with. She left lights on, and made it easy for us to find the place. She was very kind, and picked us some fresh fruits from the property. I would recommend this property.
Adorable property with the excellent access to Sequoia national park. The miniature donkeys, Dixie and Cody, and mustang, Bayboy, were my daughter's best friends for the week. What a special treat! The owner was wonderful, very easy to communicate with, and answered/solved all of our questions and problems. Would definitely stay here again!
Casey D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS LOVELY FAMILY VISITING AGAIN.
Codee & Dixi & Bayboy sure appreciated the attention & daily treats.
Best possible guests. Hope they get to make & enjoy those persimmon cookies soon!!!!!!!
Bettina was a wonderful host! She has such an amazing property. Everything is thoughtfully done in the guesthouse. She was very communicative and accurate with her description of the property and access. The kids loved seeing all the fruit trees on the property. They also spent a night watching the beautiful sky on the chaise chairs provided. Like I mentioned earlier, everything is thought out including blankets to sit out watch the stars, essentials in the kitchen etc. We enjoyed our stay at Bettina's farm along with the fresh pear, lemon and Lavender she shared with us!We stayed at this property to visit Sequoia National park. It was a very short drive to the Entrance / Visitor center from the guesthouse.
Our 8-day stay at Bettina’s organic farm was stellar. We were initially attracted by the emphasis on sustainability and wildlife (Bettina has an impressive bird list), and our actual experience surpassed even our highest expectations. Bettina was gracious and went out of her way to make us feel welcome. Her advice on best places to visit in the parks was spot on. We saw about 22 species of birds, some of which were on Bettina’s property (we especially enjoyed seeing the Great Blue Heron and Great Egret at the pond, and the Anna’s Hummingbirds and bees on her flowers). Added to the birds were some 8 species of mammals, including several sightings of bears in the parks and in Three Rivers. Seeing the giant sequoias was a humbling experience! It was a great vacation that we hope we can repeat at some point.
Dean B.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Bettina
Bettina Birch grew up in the mountains & knew that was just the place to raise her family. A successful nursery owner & landscape designer/contractor, she headed to Three Rivers in 1988, and continues to dedicate her life to land stewardship and sustainable living.
Why they chose this property
Experience comfort and the wonders of nature on this sustainably friendly organic farmstead.
What makes this property unique
Bird watchers love this place; following is a list of birds seen here Pied-billed Grebe Double-crested Cormorant Great Blue Heron Great Egret Snowy Egret Green Heron Black-crowned Night Heron Canada Goose Wood Duck Mallard Gadwall Hooded Merganser Common Merganser Turkey Vulture Sharp-shinned Hawk Cooper's Hawk Red-shouldered Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Golden Eagle Osprey American Kestrel Peregrine Falcon California Quail American Coot Killdeer Mourning Dove Barn Owl Great-horned Owl Western Screech-Owl Vaux's Swift Black Swift White-throated Swift Anna's Hummingbird Black-chinned Hummingbird Belted Kingfisher Acorn Woodpecker Red-breasted Sapsucker Downy Woodpecker Nuttall's Woodpecker Northern Flicker Willow Flycatcher Black Phoebe Say's Phoebe Ash-throated Flycatcher Western Kingbird Loggerhead Shrike Hutton's Vireo Western Scrub-Jay Common Raven American Crow Horned Lark Northern Rough-winged Swallow Violet-Green Swallow Tree Swallow Cliff Swallow Oak Titmouse Bushtit White-breasted Nuthatch Bewick's Wren House Wren Canyon Wren Wrentit Ruby-crowned Kinglet Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Western Bluebird American Robin Swainson's Thrush Hermit Thrush Northern Mockingbird Sage Thrasher European Starling American Pipit Phainopepla Cedar Waxwing Orange-crowned Warbler Yellow-rumped Warbler Black-throated Gray Warbler Townsend's Warbler Common Yellowthroat Wilson's Warbler Western Tanager Black-headed Grosbeak Lazuli Bunting Spotted Towhee California Towhee Rufous-crowned Sparrow Black-throated Sparrow Chipping Sparrow Lark Sparrow Golden-crowned Sparrow White-crowned Sparrow Song Sparrow Lincoln's Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco Western Meadowlark Brown-headed Cowbird Red-winged Blackbird Brewer's Blackbird Great-tailed Grackle Bullock's Oriole House Finch Pine Siskin Lawrence's Goldfinch Lesser Goldfinch American Goldfinch House Sparrow Band tail pigeon
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