Vacation rentals with a kayak in Central California

Stayed here for anniversary surprise for my husband. My husband said this is great, this is awesome over 50 times during our stay. Thank you babe, thank you babe, you’re the best wife. He seemed like a kid in a chocolate factory. The river reminded him of fishing as a boy with his father. The back of the home (deck area is shaped like a ship) very unique. The deck is partially over the water. My husband is a fisherman and this is why I chose this place. This home is inviting and family oriented. Peaceful, quiet, private and serene surroundings. My husband already wants to return when weather is warmer. Great place for a champagne brunch with mimosas, wine, salmon and lox, and soft jazz in the background. Fun for kayaking, swimming, biking, and counting the stars. Lots of wineries in the area. I was so relaxed, I felt like I had a spa day! Highly recommend! You won’t regret it.

Overall, this was one of the best Air B&Bs I've stayed in across the states. The pictures are exactly what the home looks like all the way down to the furniture. The neighbors were friendly and personable. Our host, Ms. Sheri was very responsive to any questions we had and left no stone unturned when it came down to details on how to enter the home, enjoy the home, and leave the home. Everything was clear and precise. We had a wonderful time enjoying the water sports as well as all the amenities the home has to offer. Thank you again. 10/10 most definitely would return.

my friend and I stayed at Peter‘s place over Easter weekend, and we just loved everything about it. The home layout was fantastic with one wing having all of the social spaces, dining kitchen lounging rooms with huge windows that looked across both lagoons. Beautiful sunset and watching the sea birds. The other wing had a sleeping quarters in the bathrooms. Everything was pristine and there was plenty of space. One room is a bunk room, which was super fun and the beds were really comfortable. The house is well located and even more beautiful than the pictures Peter was super responsive and proactive we would stay again in a heartbeat. There are such beautiful, calm, peaceful energy, a great place to unwind.

Great place to stay. It was quiet and lots of wild life right outside your window. Also great star gazing at night and awesome view from the back deck. Water was always hot and abundant.

Amazing stay! One thing I will note was it was a bit confusing to find the house, especially at night. Check in the house when the sun is out!

We had a wonderful stay. The house is in a good location and the house has everything needed for a relaxing time. The large backyard was enjoyed by all of us, including our dogs. Clark was an excellent communicator which made things easier for planning. We will definitely return for another family getaway. Thanks, Jen

We really enjoy our stay here! We stay for 3 nights so aside from exploring sequoia national park about 1hr and 30 minutes away from bear creek we also have a lot of time to enjoy the property lot to do we didn’t even get to play the board games because the property itself have a lot to offer! We enjoy the pond, we love fishing! Also we did hike by the cemetery not sure if it’s an animal trail but we saw a big rattle snake 🐍 be careful when hiking I recommend to bring stick ☺️ Also I love that there’s a bunch of wild flowers at this time of the year in the property 🌺 we love everything about it The house is super clean love the kitchen ! I have taken some beautiful picture of the property and still posting more check out my insta for more photos itsnerrienerrie 😊 We also love the fire pit at night it’s so relaxing! Very private and it’s worth every penny we will definitely comeback thank you for sharing this beautiful peace of heaven 😍

Truly a unique and fun stay. We don’t live too far away but decided on a last minute staycation with the kids for spring break. Really wish I could have booked longer. We had so much fun crabbing and fishing off the amazing deck and watching the oceanic wildlife there is completely mesmerizing. Matthew was so responsive and helpful- clearly a pro at being a top Airbnb host. Hope to be back very soon!

We had a lovely stay at this property. The house has everything you could possibly need. There are plenty of activities inside and outside of the house. We were 2 families with 5 kids total and everyone was entertained for hours upon hours. The pond was such a lovely addition to our trip. We enjoyed kayaking, fishing and watching the wildlife: The beds are comfortable and the rooms are spacious. There are plenty of games and toys for kids. The kitchen is large and has everything you need to cook for a large group. The one down side we encountered was the window coverings in the bedrooms. The blinds don’t fit some windows properly and some of the larger windows don’t have blinds at all so the light comes into the bedrooms early in the mornings. Just something to note for families with small kids who need dark rooms.

great place, the locations is amazing and close to alot to walk to. the place it's self is fantastic. the only downside is the kitchen doesnt have any cooking stuff just a microwave but the restaurants are all around it and east to walk to. definitely worth it.

The Fish House has now become a special yearly trip for my fiancee and I. It is truly a magical experience getting to wake up next to the lake with the birds chirping, and the property was blooming with flowers this Spring.

Tom was an amazing host. He was flexible with check in time. Had Benjamin greet us and walk us through the property. He showed us where everything was. Made us feel right at home. The place was very clean and conveniently located. Walking distance to everything in town. I would come again and recommend to others

Perfect location to go to Yosemite and Mariposa grove ! Highly recommended,

Fantastic place! We have been to Bass Lake a few times prior but this was the first time at Tom’s and we loved it. So easy to walk to the restaurants/bar/grocery store or down to the water. Room was very clean and had everything we needed. Hot tub was great! Definitely booking again for another trip to the lake. Cant wait to come back.

Loved Maxine’s cottage. A great place to escape, slow down and relax. Met all our expectations! I want to add that Maxine is prompt at responding to my questions and truly appreciated that.

We've stayed in many places while skiing in Bear Valley, but this was by far one of the best cabins and experiences we've had. The cabin is beautiful, cozy, and fully stocked with everything you might need. It's perfect for two families with kids. We were lucky to get some snow, and the kids had a blast sledding right in front of the house. Chelsea and her husband are incredible hosts—so thoughtful and attentive, making sure we had the best stay. The way they took care of us felt more like family than just Airbnb guests. Communication was seamless, and their hospitality was truly above and beyond. Thank you for an unforgettable stay—this was a beyond five-star experience! We’ll definitely be back.

Erin was super responsive and extremely flexible with us when it came to check in and check out! We needed some extra accommodations and she was very willing to help us with that, which we really appreciated! We did have an issue getting in through the gate at check in (at no fault of her’s!) but she responded immediately and we were able to get in :) we would definitely stay here again!

Gorgeous spot; our group thoroughly enjoyed staying here! Such a comfortable and relaxing spot with plenty of room and a well-stocked kitchen. We're excited to come back sometime in the summer to enjoy the outdoor parts of the property even more!

We have stayed here twice with extended families and have loved it. The kids love the bottom floor with ping pong and the pac man machine. The beds are comfy and the two hang out areas on the first floor- including huge dining table made it the perfect place for our family. Jennifer is easy to communicate with and everything was ready for us.

We did a mini staycation for Spring Break and had a very relaxing time! We didn’t need to go anywhere after we bought groceries. This place has everything! Hot tub, fire pits, tons of board games, arcade! My 2 boys, 15 and 11 had a blast and my husband and I got to take it all in and relax as well. Highly recommend!! I had some questions here and there and Misti would answer them lickity split! Awesome host!

We stayed in Ben’s place for three nights in February so we can explore the snow with our dog. Arnold is a bit dormant this time of the year (we usually come in the summer). It’s a quiet place. It was clean and comfortable. It’s not new or modern but everything worked. We used the fire place one night it was night and also the Jacuzzi. The kitchen has the basics you need, and the bathroom too. A lot of towels and they are soft. Beds are comfortable. It’s very dark at night so getting in and out the first time was a bit challenging (we arrived at 10pm), we used a flashlight. The backyard is huge. It would be really nice in the spring. The price was fair and the internet was fast and reliable.

We had a delightful stay at this rustic cabin in the woods. The place is spotless and the host has thought of everything. Movies, books, games, firewood, lots of cozy blankets, well lit—and we loved the hot tub. We even hiked the trail right by the house. Easy in and out. Responsive and friendly host.

Jazlyn’s place is a rustic cozy little lakeside gem, stocked with everything you’d need for a long weekend. The cabin is so charming and clean, and the location on the lake is ideal. Thank you for sharing your space with us!!