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Lazy Squirrel - Cozy Family House. Game Room. Mountains. 10 min River

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Exterior
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Kernville, CA
  • Place, The Kern Valley Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cannell Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sierra South Mountain Sports
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Lazy Squirrel - Cozy Family House. Game Room. Mountains. 10 min River

This comfortable home is located in a very quiet family neighborhood. With plenty of scenic and mountain views, sit back on the deck and enjoy your coffee while looking for the deer that frequent the area.

Relax with the whole family in this peaceful place to stay. Nestled in the very quiet Neighborhood of Kernville California, this home is minutes away from Kernville town center, minutes from the river, and a short drive to the lake. The propane fireplace will keep you toasty, while the mountain views will take your breath away.

- Free parking, 3 spaces
- Fast Wi-Fi
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Fully wheelchair accessible entry and master shower
- Fireplace
- Outside grill
- Gameroom

Other things to note
- The Pacific Crest Trail is right down the road.
- The Kern River Brewery is in town and has some amazing beer - try the Sequoia Red!
- A short hike to a small falls over smooth rock that you can slide down.
- The Trail of 100 Giants is 30 minutes up the road.
- Alta Sierra, the local ski resort, is less than thirty minutes away and is very fun in the winter.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2710993vb
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

About the area

Kernville

Located in Kernville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Audubon Kern River Preserve and Sequoia National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sierra South Mountain Sports and Nuui Cunni Native American Intertribal Cultural Center and Museum.
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Kernville, CA

What's nearby

  • The Kern Valley Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cannell Trail - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kernville Chamber of Commerce - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sierra South Mountain Sports - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lake Isabella - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Inyokern, CA (IYK) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kern River Brewing Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Big Blue Bear - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Barn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Primo's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cheryl's Diner - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lazy Squirrel - Cozy Family House. Game Room. Mountains. 10 min River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Lazy Squirrel - Cozy Family House. Game Room. Mountains. 10 min River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lazy Squirrel - Cozy Family House. Game Room. Mountains. 10 min River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lazy Squirrel - Cozy Family House. Game Room. Mountains. 10 min River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lazy Squirrel - Cozy Family House. Game Room. Mountains. 10 min River located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sequoia National Forest, Kern River and The Kern Valley Museum. Cannell Trail and Sierra South Mountain Sports are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great, house was perfect. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALEJANDRA F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis C.

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

Great place

I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an amazing stay. Everything was clean and it was a really short distance to the river and village. Definitely coming back for more trips. Oh yeah the wild life really makes it a great get away from the city
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

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

Kernville Stay

Property was very clean and the description of the features and accommodations was accurate. Would gladly book another stay at this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Had a great experience. Was nice and quiet with great scenery.

the whole family had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Great stay

Christine and Tori were wonderful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Great stay

The house was cute and cozy with everything we needed. The process to check in and out was easy and we had a great time. Would recommend this spot to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Kernville family trip

We had a really nice stay so relaxing after the hustle and bustle of the week. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very nice

Enjoyed our stay 100% We’ll recommend it definitely
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Perfect getaway

The property was a perfect getaway. Rooms were spacious. House was clean. Great house in a cozy location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chanel R.

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

Fabulous Kern Getaway

We had a great time staying here. It slept five adults very comfortably with so much room inside for us to hang out. The pictures really do not do this place justice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Just got back from our weekend in Kernville and we super happy with the house we rented it is very peaceful and nice neighborhood with hiking trails all around us. The house was very clean and fully stocked with everything we needed. Large home with lots of space! Great for families with kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy Y.

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

Summer Getaway

The house was very clean, it also had everything we needed and more, the wrap around balcony with BBQ was great & the teens really enjoyed the game room. Close to Kern River and Lake Isabella. I would definitely stay here again. Great communication as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana C.

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

Relaxing

Very nice setting. Quiet neighborhood. Very well stocked place. We were very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kent P.

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

Kernville fun!

We had a great time in Kernville. Excellent house we stayed in, couldn't have been nicer! Clen, updated, fully furnished, very refreshing....and great location and view of the mountains. Terrific meals at Ewings, KRBC, El Rio and Cheryl's! Tried fishing, no luck, but still fun. We'll be back and hopefully the property will be available for us!Kent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

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

Incredible place to stay in Kernville

The Lazy Squirrel is the perfect place to stay in Kernville. The location is 5 mins from every restaurant and the river. The game room and wrap around porch are so cool. Nature and wildlife are all around you. We woke up to deer, quail, squirrels, and bluebirds with our coffee every morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Great Place with a nice view and convenient location

Very clean and well maintained home. Loved the deck and the view. Nice family room for relaxing after some hikes and solid kitchen and dining area to enjoy a meal with the family. Comfortable beds and linens. Thanks for a nice stay in Kernville, i onky wish it had been longer
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith T.

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

Looking to purchase property

We were there on the 4th of July looking to purchase property in the area. The house was very comfortable and we enjoyed sitting outside in the evenings. It is close to town and shopping. Very well maintained and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Simple rental

Process was easy, house was clean, should have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose E.

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

Quiet and peaceful stay

Great hostess, easy to reach and prompt to respond. The house is very comfortable and the A/C was a lifesaver! The only complaint is that although the listing description and check in/out instructions mentioned a laundry room when in fact none exists.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex R.

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

Wonderful Stay

We planned to do river rafting but they would not do it for 3 people and no other guest around this time of year. There were plenty of other activities also, like trail hikes, fishing, and just going around this really small community with their limited dining and entertainment facilities. If you plan to come here, outdoors/nature should be most of what you are hoping to do. Bring your high quality video/photo drone. I had so many excellent footages of lake isabella and kern river. Be prepare for possible power outages. It cost us about a day lost of our stay, which of course wasn’t expected and at no fault of the rental place/people. But Christine, was more than kind enough to drive about 30 minutes, although wasn’t feeling well, to come to our aide and compensated us a little bit. Hope this comment gives a little info for those considering this place. Overall experience is a positive one!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Russell Brian T.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Great place horrible host

We were very excited for our stay and adventure on the rapids of the kern. We booked the location as it was near the main town. Place was nice overall except that the AC unit was not working. We had young children and it was over 80 degrees in the house. Repeatedly requested service from the host and they pretended it was working in the messages. They then had the audacity to say we were lying about the ac not working while I have video and pictures and the message log. They also indicated that they would not make any accommodations for the very uncomfortable stay. I would not recommend staying here solely on the host. We stay at many properties all over the country and I have never experienced a host trying to say that we are lying when all the evidence is clear. Book at your own risk.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
We take our business seriously and always address concerns, thus far our team responded to every single one and, as a result, we have very positive 4 and 5* reviews. A licensed technician confirmed the AC system is functioning properly, a few more guests stayed after with not a single concern. Some things may be confusing, so in addition, as a one-time courtesy, credit was provided to make sure you have the best experience possible. While we are unsure of the true reason for this review we look forward to helping more guests enjoy their stay at our properties.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Christine

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Experienced Vacation Rental Manager

Why they chose this property

This beautiful space has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fully stocked kitchen, and lower level game room that offers plenty of room to move around. Fully wheel chair accessible entry and master shower, this home is perfect for everyone.

What makes this property unique

Our beautiful family home is located in a very quiet neighborhood with plenty of parking in the driveway or in front of the house for your convenience. You will enjoy our keyless entry on both the front and game room doors.

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