Family-friendly vacation rentals in Kern River

Amazing, character filled home, comfortable and well appointed and run by good humans!

We stayed here to visit Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. We liked being in Visalia, it had a cute downtown with many choices to eat. This house had a great outdoor space in the back and the family liked the arcade too. Enjoyed the fire pit in the evening.

As our first time going to Sequoia NP, we enjoyed staying at this place, especially since it’s an hour away to the national park. We brought our three dogs with us and they really enjoyed playing in the backyard. Just be aware of the red ants in the backyard and try not to leave any food lying around but other than that you should be good. The house is in a quiet neighborhood and very convenient to have a Target, a Costco, restaurants and supermarkets nearby. We would definitely come back and stay at this place.

We stayed for two nights and found it absolutely perfect. The location is fantastic for accessing the national park and the instructions from Jana made it easy to find. Jana also sent some local event info before we arrived which was really appreciated. The accommodation itself was excellent, well stocked with everything we needed for cooking etc. The bed is really comfy and the jacuzzi is an added bonus. Overall, fantastic place to stay if you want home comforts and somewhere with easy access to the sequoia national park. Would definitely stay again!

Ava is very responsive and proactive about communications about the house. The place is spacious and clean. Long ways to gas and food and Pine Flat is very isolated. Surprisingly number of houses for so little services. If you’re looking for a jump-off spot to some sequoias or are in town for work like us, this is a great option.

Amazing view of Mt. Whitney and loved the space. Would recommend.

Second time staying here! Ricardo responded very fast and was helpful! Will stay here again!

Pete was such an incredible host! My wife and I enjoyed our stay very much and will definitely be coming back. It is so peaceful and so quiet. We saw a few deer and lots of little animals in the surrounding area. The trees are beautiful and the air is so fresh and crisp. There’s so much to do in the house with dozens of board games, a bunch of movies and shows on dvd, a gaming console, fire place was so cozy, the hot tub was easy to work and was a great way to wind down our day! Definitely take advantage of the local sites like Trail of 100 Giants. The local market is adorable and everyone is so friendly. Looking forward to staying again soon!

Cozy cabin outside of Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park. Place was perfect for our needs to be able to unplug from daily life. Kimberli was friendly and helpful with any needs we had. Was always responsive.

Jim and Karen were so nice to lend us an ATV to help move our things when we decided not to test our car on the final hill to the cabin. They checked in on us frequently before and during our stay. The cabin is cozy and private, and there was plenty of firewood available. We had a lovely long weekend, and our dog loved the snow!

This was my first Airbnb stay. Something about the photos online stood out and said “Book me!” This home was just what I was looking for! Cozy and quiet. I can’t say enough good things about Greg and Tamara, they were super responsive and were always willing to help with anything. I’m in the area for work and I loved this place so much I ended up booking it for the next year! Thank you Greg and Tamara for being so AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!

From the moment I arrived, I was blown away by the breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and the peaceful, quiet atmosphere. The house itself is cozy and comfortable. The outdoor space is a true highlight — perfect for relaxing or even having dinners on the deck and enjoying the sunsets. The host was responsive, kind, and made check-in seamless. If you're looking for a tranquil escape with stunning scenery i can't recommend this place enough. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Booked this last-minute stay to visit my inlaws. Jake was very accommodating for our family and we're thankful we had the opportunity to stay! Lovely home, very clean and stocked with everything you'll need. Thank you!

Lisa’s cabin was absolutely perfect for a quick, peaceful family getaway. It is even cozier and nicer than the photos suggest! We arrived in the evening and Lisa was great about giving us clear check in instructions. We made smores by the fire and woke up to a magnificent view on a crisp mountain morning. I was thankful Lisa mentioned the waffle maker — I brought ingredients for waffles and it was my first time making them. My kids loved them! We took family walks around Camp Nelson and saw Soda Springs, then went all the way to Nelson trailhead which is also walking distance from the cabin. One thing I would tell future guests is to bring groceries, bc the two general stores nearby weren’t well stocked when we visited in April (maybe they are during high tourist season?). That said, we appreciated the cabin had a lot of essentials including coffee beans and a grinder. We would absolutely return. Thanks for being a lovely host, Lisa!

Comfortable house surrounded by amazing rocks. Views of the mountains in the distance and extremely quiet. Doug's place is local to hikes and other attractions around Lone Pine like Movie Road and not far from the local grocery store or restaurants. We enjoyed our stay here to get away and unplug as well as hike lots of places around the nearby desert.

Booked Vonnie’s place as a one night pit stop before heading to Sequoia National Park. Place was very cozy and smelled so good from the orange blossoms surrounding us. The animals were so cute. Vonnie was also very communicative and answered any questions, and she was kind enough to gift us some honey, oranges and orange juice upon our arrival. Highly recommended!

The whole area of Terra Bella smells of beautful orange blossom during this time. In the mornings, you'll catch an array of birds chirping away in the trees. The host, Joanie, is very thoughtful, leaving fresh fruit in the kitchen and fresh flower bouquets from her garden in each room. I really enjoyed the art displayed in the home illustrated by members of the Paternoster family. We caught a glimpse of the duck, cats, and dogs all of which were very loving! If you enjoy greenery and flowers, animals, and tranquility, you will absolutely enjoy staying at Joanie's place.

From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and at peace. The home was spotless, beautifully decorated, and had everything I needed for a relaxing getaway. Waking up to sweeping views of the foothills and the quiet charm of the countryside was magical. Lily is a great host who cares about her guests. Definitely recommend!

We chose the location for a short weekend break primarily due to its proximity to Sequoia Park. It was perfect. Clean, spacious and very well appointed. The proximity of restaurants and shopping was a bonus. Definitely recommend. Thanks Alena for your hospitality.

We absolutely loved our stay at the treehouse! The views were fantastic and the smells incredible in the evening from all the plants on the property. We would definitely come back!!

Thank you Carol🙏 Everything worked out great. Will return again next trip to Bakersfield.

This place was what I was looking for, disconnecting myself from the rest of the world for a weekend. My family really enjoyed the stay so much that they wanted to stay longer. The host such a nice lady always greeted us with a smile. Hope I can come back soon. Thank you Michal sorry my daughter still some these juicy great fruit of yours she loves fruits.

This is our second time staying with Robert & Sarah and again enjoyed our stay. Both Robert and Sarah were very attentive and made sure we have everything we needed for an awesome stay. We really enjoyed swimming and picking and eating peaches. Looking forward to staying again and hopefully seeing the river flowing on our next stay.

Sue was very nice to us and the apartment located very close to the Sequoia Park entrance, like about 8-10 minutes away, which was very convenient. The place was quiet, peaceful, and private. It’s a great place to stay if you’re ever considering going to sequoia park. I’m gonna save this spot for future trips.