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Secluded log home on horse ranch in Sequoia National Forest, Posey, CA

Holiday home in Posey with kitchen and patio

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Front porch, yard, and front of house
Driveway to house in spring and horse round pen
Driveway to house in winter, 6 in snow. 4x4 required or park at top.
Parking on side
Ramp to front porch

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Trail of 100 Giants
  • Place, Lake Isabella
  • Place, Eagle Mountain Casino

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Secluded log home on horse ranch in Sequoia National Forest, Posey, CA

Escape to the forest and enjoy beautiful, spacious secluded 3-bedroom 2 bath mountain log guest home on our 54-ac. horse ranch. At 4900' elevation in the Sequoia National Forest & Monument. Note this is not Seqouia National Park, which is 2 hours away.
The home sleeps 5-6 guests MAX. (1 queen bed, 1 full size bed, 2 twin beds). Front porch & back deck with views of mountains, forest, wildlife, horses & stars! 2 bathrooms including a Jacuzzi bathtub. The house is fully equipped with dishware, cookware, kitchen appliances including a Keurig and drip coffee pot, washer, dryer, heating, A/C, fireplace, WIFI and TV. This fantastic house is perfect for a family getaway.
This is not a party place, and no loud or unruly activities will be allowed. We live nearby and we will cancel your stay, and you will leave if you violate house rules or engage in any activity that could cause disturbance, damage or hazards.

Relax in the gorgeous living space after a day of exploring. Posey is actually just a Post Office serving a rural area in the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains of Tulare County. The closest town is the small town of Glennville 11 miles from rental. Glennville is a small ranch town with 3 cafes, 2 with bars and 2 small grocery stores. No gas or charging stations so do not leave the last full-service town without filling up.
if you want to get away from it all. You have 54 acres of ranch, open space and forest around you, instead of being in a subdivision surrounded by other cabins and people. The rental house was our parents' home on our horse ranch. We live on the ranch about a ¼ mile apart from the rental. Our ranch and the surrounding Sequoia National Forest are a relaxed place to get away from crowds and in tune with nature on the trails on the ranch and the surrounding National Forest. Relax and enjoy the great views, watching wildlife and the horses or stargaze from the from the large front porch or the back deck. If you have not seen the night sky away from the city, you will be amazed. All summer & winter mountain sports can be enjoyed. Hiking, horse riding on ranch & surrounding Forest Service Trails. Dirt bikes and E-bikes on designated Forest Service trails only. Then again you may just want to cozy up to the fireplace with a book.

We provide an information book on area sites and activities. There is a small stream, Poso Creek, you can explore on National Forest public land very close to the ranch with a road and trails from the ranch to it. Fish in the Poso creek are small natives that take skill to catch. There are other streams in the area you can fish, the ones that are planted with fish are about 45 minutes away or the Kern River an hour away. There are forest service trails and roads in the area. There are two historic lookouts about 30 minutes away and Giant Seqouia groves such as those along the Trail of 100 Giants about 40 miles or 1 hour away.
In the spring and summer white water rafting can be booked in Kernville on the Kern River about 36 miles (1 hour) away along with boating and fishing in lake Isabella.

In winter, if there is enough snow, you can x-country ski, snow mobile, snowshoe. While we do not get snow real often, we do get snow several times between Oct and May. Sometimes about 3 feet. You must be prepared to use 4x4 or chains in winter as snows can happen suddenly. The roads are not plowed at night and only once about midday. When there is over a foot 4X4 and chains are needed if you need to leave before they plow. So, check weather often. The driveway is up hill to leave so if it snows you usually need to park at the top by the county road. The closest downhill ski area is Shirley Meadows, about 30 minutes away, but they do not have enough snow to be open all winter. The closest ski area opened most of the winter is China Pk. about 2 hours away.

Pets or horses maybe ok with addition fees, but you must contact us for permission. Panel corral available. Well behaved dogs, in other words: house broke, they do not jump up on walls and windows sills when they see something strange or want to chase horses and wildlife. You are responsible for any cleanup or damage and if you rent that means you agree to pay for any costs related to pets. But be advised that dogs must be controlled at all times. We hate to see any pet injured so for their safety you need to know that running lose can cause them to by injured or worse by wild animals that attack dogs and by ranchers. CA Law says a rancher may shoot a dog that chases or harasses livestock. There is lots of livestock in the area.

Horseback riding lesson and rides may be available depending on availability of our horses, our personnel and the weather. You must contact us in advance so we can check availability and plan. Two riders at a time maximum and requires a signed HHA, proper attire. All rides start by riding in round pin then progress depending on ability. Cost $50 ph. each 2-hour minimum.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Ranches and forest hazards require supervision
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Horses allowed $25 ea.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
You must follow wood stove and fireplace rules

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Put key in lock box
Do not dump ashes from BBQ or Fireplace, due to fire hazard we will take cae of that.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No loud music, no loud noise or rowdy and/or rude activities. We live on the ranch on the next hill and if we are bothered, your stay will end.
You may explore the ranch on the ranch roads and trails on foot, bike or horse and visit our horses only after signing a hold harmless agreement.
Pets must not be aggressive and controlled at all times. CA Law says if dogs worry, or chase livestock ranchers may legally shoot. Pet Owner liable.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Posey

Located in Posey, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest, while The Kern Valley Museum and Kern River Valley Historical Society are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Posey, CA

What's nearby

  • Nuui Cunni Native American Intertribal Cultural Center and Museum - 55 min drive - 62.0 km
  • Kern River Valley Historical Society - 57 min drive - 63.9 km
  • The Kern Valley Museum - 57 min drive - 63.9 km
  • Kernville Chamber of Commerce - 57 min drive - 64.2 km
  • Sierra South Mountain Sports - 57 min drive - 64.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rabbit Foot Trail Inn - ‬41 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded log home on horse ranch in Sequoia National Forest, Posey, CA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Where is Secluded log home on horse ranch in Sequoia National Forest, Posey, CA located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument. Trail of 100 Giants is 26.6 mi (42.8 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherry R.

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

Beautiful quiet area

Loved our stay at this comfortable very clean country home. The views are wonderful. So quiet and close enough to trail of 100 giants and a day trip to sequioa national Park but far enough to not have any noisy neighbors. Start gazing was incredible and owners were very friendly and accommodating. A very relaxing and a wonderful stay during a long 4th of July weekend we look forward to another get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Patrick or Carrie Shreffler

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I was raised here, I worked logging and on ranches as a teen. Then went to work for the US Forest Service in Fire Management, my first career. I retired early and then worked for Kern County Fire & Forestry Dept for a second 20 years

Why they chose this property

This is the woods I where I was raised and it is wonderful. I lived in forests all over the state with the USFS and finally promoted back to the Sequoia forest and we built a home on my folk's ranch. We, know own the ranch and we now rent what was the dream home my mom had my dad build after years of living in a really old and rough cabin.

What makes this property unique

Everything, it's a log home all by itself on a horse ranch surrounded by the forest, wildlife and beauty. The home is bigger than it looks. It’s very comfortable and it has everything, it’s ready to go. All you need is food and cloths. This is a secluded little-known area of Sequoia National Forest in the Sierra Nevada mountains at 4900 ft elevation. The closest town is a small ranch town of Glennville, 11 miles (20 minutes) away.

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