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Casa Pondo Retreat

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A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a large TV, a wooden dining table, and a comfortable seating area.
A spacious living area with a large wooden ceiling, a leather sofa, a wooden chair, and a dining table set for four.
A wooden deck with a patterned rug, outdoor seating, and a view of tall trees.
A log cabin with a wooden deck and a snow-covered landscape.
A cabin with a wooden deck and a large window, surrounded by tall trees and a clear sky.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Gamer ready
    One of the few properties with a video game console for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Sequoia National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Ponderosa, CA
  • Place, Sequoia National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Trail of 100 Giants
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Springville

Located in Springville, this cabin is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sierra Nevada Conservancy can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to River Island Golf Course.
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Map
Ponderosa, CA

What's nearby

  • Sequoia National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Trail of 100 Giants - 26 min drive - 23.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Bear Dinner - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Slate Mountain Saloon - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Nelson's Tavern - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Landers Julie - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Brewer Family's Ponderosa Lodge - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Pondo Retreat pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Casa Pondo Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Pondo Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Pondo Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Pondo Retreat located?

This family-friendly Springville cabin is located in the mountains, just steps away from Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sierra Nevada Conservancy. Needle Spring is 4.3 mi (6.9 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. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sarah was a fantastic host. Very accommodating with whatever was needed. Lovely place to stay. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Awesome location for a private stay in the park
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2026
Thanks for staying! Hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was absolutely wonderful! We loved our stay there and will definitely be back. You had one of my favorite games, Dutch Blitz, that haven’t played in years and got to play it and teach to friends with me. We had so much fun with it came home last night and had to go buy it to play again. Great memories and such a beautiful place…thank you so much for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2026
I'm so glad you had such a wonderful, memorable trip! Hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful- perfect for relaxing and adventure

Lovely property - so comfortable with all the amenities! Wonderful Host and the PERFECT environment for a relaxing get away !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2023
It was a joy to have you, Robyn! Hope to have you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location, remote and quiet with a backyard that opened up to the forest! The kitchen was well-stocked and had most everything we needed to cook a Thanksgiving meal. The home was cozy and comfortablely fit our family of six 2 dogs. Would come again, the remote location was worth the trip, and the host was wonderfully responsive!
Clean bathroom!
Well stocked kitchen.
Comfy bedroom.
Nice reading chair.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2026
I'm so glad you had a wonderful time, Davis! Hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great mountain getaway!

Amazing getaway in the mountains!! Sledding, hikes, short drive to 100 Giants and if you get to know the locals, like Clark, you can even get a snowmobile tour :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2024
Thanks for staying, Sam! So glad you had a great time and even met my cool neighbors!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good mountain getaway

If you want a place to stay away from the hustle and bustle of people, then this is your place. Staying in this cabin in the middle of the woods was nice and relaxing, quiet, and refreshing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Thanks for staying, Audra! Hope to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Midweek Mountain Getaway

Sarah’s place up in Ponderosa was exactly what we were looking for. The house is impeccably well decorated, and the location is incredible; being able to walk out the door and immediately be in Sequoia National Forest was amazing! Thank you so much for an awesome trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun time

Everything was amazing. We enjoyed the natural beautiful weather. Hope we go back soon. We enjoy our getaways.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec 2023
Thanks for staying, Hugo! Hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely remote get-away

Ponderosa is very remote, a nice place to be in nature without others around. The cabin was very clean and comfortable and backs to open woods. Sarah was extremely responsive in all communication. A lovely place to stay to get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec 2023
My joy to have you, Elizabeth! You’re welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thoughtfully styled and comfortable

We enjoyed our stay so much! Such an amazing little gem in the mountains. Our kids enjoyed exploring the property, playing Uno by the fire and we loved cooking and listening to music on the deck. This cabin was thoughtfully styled with comfort in mind. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2023
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay, Heather! Would love to have your sweet family back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

Loved this cabin. We made the drive during the night as we had no other choice and it wasn’t too bad but would definitely recommend doing it during the day like Sarah recommends as there are a lot of winding narrow roads. The kids really enjoyed the reading book! Would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect mountain getaway

Casa Pondo has exceeded my expectations. Everything you would want from a mountain cabin is provided in this cabin. Just bring yourself, food and drinks and you are set. The charming house boasts loads of comforts inside and out and looks just as the photographs in the listings. I will be returning in the future for sure. It is a perfect place to unwind, enjoy hiking around the house and nearby trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2024
I'm so glad the cabin exceeded your expectation, Miroslav! I look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A True Delight

Could not have been happier with our stay at Casa Pondo. I had a lot of questions having never been to Ponderosa before and the host Sarah was always very quick to respond and very helpful with what felt like never ending questions. The cabin is in great condition, all the amenities worked flawlessly, spectacular fireplace, awesome sledding all around, the list goes on! The morning views from the loft are truly remarkable and it was a trip my family and I will always remember. Thank you again for sharing it with us, already thinking about when we could possibly make it back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2024
Thanks so much for staying, Mike! I'm so glad you and your family had a wonderful time! Look forward to your return trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous

The Casa Pondo is the most wonderful place on earth. It has everything you need to regroup and refresh. Sarah is the most gracious, wonderful host who was quick to respond and accommodate our needs. The property has great opportunities to explore the forest, streams and even a waterfall nearby. We enjoyed just having alone time as well as family time. We watched movies, put three puzzles together and saw lots of attractions. The sequoias by the cabin were beautiful. The cabin was super clean, and had lots of extra touches like q-tips, charging chords, games, puzzles, books, corn hole, places for hammocks, Insta Pot, coffee maker, spices, extra-long bath tub jacuzzi, and more. It is a serene, peaceful setting where your family can gather or have the space for alone time. We especially enjoyed the fireplace every night. What a gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2023
Such kind words! Thank you, Ronde! I am just thrilled that you enjoyed your time at Casa Pondo. Hope to have your sweet family back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My kids say The Best Air b&b Ever!

When it comes to staying in hotel/air b&b, Korean people are really keen and picky. Not only did Casa Pondo satisfy us, it also gifted us a good memory from all the nook and corners of the house. Kitchen/bathroom/ Rooms were clean and well decored with cute little things. We really liked the fact that wherever you take the photo, they come out really cute. The only downside was humongous moth/night bugs which the hostess doesnt have a controll of. Luckly we brought the bug catcher with a battery, it was okay. So a little ehads up. :) Sarah tipped me to go visit Nobe Young Falls and that was my faborate spot on this trip. Walking along a meadow-like little path, you find thos almost-magical little creek. So beaitiful!! We visited in July but there weren't many visiters, at least seemingly, it was really quiet. That was the best part for me :) My kid liked the star gazing at night as theres is ZERO light near by, which is impossible in the city. We cooked breakfast and dinner in the cute kitchen and it was even pleasant feelinas as i loved the plates and cup and almost everything. We wish we could go back in the fall AND winter again. Thank you, Sarah.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2023
Thanks for staying, Rachael! I’m so glad you and your kids had a great time! You really can’t beat those stars!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best appointed mountain cabin ever

This cabin was the cleanest and best appointed mountain cabin we've ever stayed in (and we've stayed in a lot). This is particularly important when staying in a such a remote mountain area without local conveniences. Sarah had technology hubs throughout (internet was surprisingly good for remote mountains), darling dinnerware and matching sets of glasses/mugs (might seem silly that I mention that, but we've actually brought our own wine glasses because cabin glassware has been so sparse at some places), a keurig carafe & pod coffee maker with an assortment of coffee/condiments etc., even a coffee grinder, a brita filtered water pitcher, placemats, dishrack, a great assortment of pyrex/pans/utensils all in good shape, a nice contemporary oven/stove/microwave, great wrap around deck with privacy gate to keep out uninvited forest visitors, a smart tv, wonderful sunken/whirlpool bathroom tub with a view of the forest. Lovely forest views of cedar, pine, and mountain boulders out every window. The kitchen had dish/hand soap dispensers. The bathrooms had hand soap lotion shampoo/conditioner dispensers. If I had known (believed) that the cabin would be so well appointed, I could have left a good quarter of my stuff at home. Water pressure great.The drive way is flat/ accessible (an added convenience in the mountains especially in winter) Our stay was in September when the weather was warm, but the cabin had lots of extra blankets cozy seating & games for a fun winter visit too.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2023
Thanks for the kind words, Gina! I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay at Casa Pondo! Hope to have you back! ~Sarah
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