Enjoy 70's charm, hiking trails, and an EV charger at your stay

Spacious Retreat by Kern River with Pool & Mountain Views

Spacious Home, Cool Unheated Pool, EV Charger

Kernville, CA, United States

8 guests
4 bedrooms
2.5 bathrooms

Vintage 1970's split-home design with plenty of parking, lots of space to spread out. Highlights: - 3,200 sq feet house -Wifi -Smart TV -Dog Friendly - Pool -Gazebo -Gameroom -Pooltable, darts, and wet bar -Washer/Dryer -Crib, high chair, baby gate -EV Charger located in garage -Evaporative cooling system - Limited workout equipment, including Peloton - Mountain views - Walking Distance to the Kern River - Near Bullrun Hiking Trail - 1 mile to downtown shops, restaurants, bars

Good to know

*Piedras Hermosas is a split-level vintage house from the 1970's located in a quiet corner of Kernville. It's at the southern end of the Sequoia National Forest, near the Kern River and several hiking trails. Don't be surprised if you see deer, bears, mountain cats and other wild life including a variety of birds. *When you arrive, you'll step down into a large sunken living area with lots of natural light and a fireplace. This room is where you'll enjoy meals, play cards, or just be able to sit and enjoy the space. The kitchen is fully stocked with items for preparing meals. Off the dining room, is the solarium that will take you to the pool or the game room. There, you'll find a smart tv, a pool table, darts, and a bar. Upstairs is the master suite, you will find a king bed, side room with a nursery, and a great view overlooking the backyard unheated pool. The master bath is large, with plenty of room for 2. There a two more bedrooms with queen beds and that share a bathroom on the second level. The bear room has a roll up secretary where you can work. Lastly, over the game room is a loft with two twin beds.

Other Details to Note

There's a half bath off the kitchen and a washer and dryer next to the pantry. We have an evaporative cooling system, works just as well at Central Air. -The 4th bedroom is the Owl's loft, but the selections don't offer loft as an option, this area doesn't have access to cooling system, so we have portable fans to use there.

What this place offers

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Pool Private or Shared
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage
  • Extra pillows and blankets

What this place offers

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Pool Private or Shared
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage
  • Extra pillows and blankets

Entertainment

  • Game console
  • Pool table

Family

  • Board games
  • Crib
  • Fireplace guards
  • High chair

Heating and cooling

  • Indoor fireplace
  • Portable fans

Home safety

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • First aid kit

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • Fire pit
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony
  • Outdoor kitchen

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Free street parking
  • Gym Free, in the building or nearby

Accessibility Getting Home

  • Disabled parking spot There is city-approved disabled parking spot or a parking space at least 8 feet wide

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

Kernville is located in the southern end of the Sequoia National Forest. If you like the wilderness, this is the place for you. This is a beautiful high desert playground. There is wildlife all around including deer, buck, bear, wildcats and birds. The quaint center of town is eclectic and everyone is friendly. You'll find locally owned businesses, shops, restaurants and entertainment. Head to Riverside park to pick up a game of Pickle Ball or shoot some hoops. Jump in the river to cool off in the summer, but be sure to wear your life jacket. Do some bird, ducks and geese watching there too. Take your pooch for a walk in the park or get a little exercise in. If you like river rafting, kayaking, or tubing, there are several companies you can book with. The town is walkable and fun to explore. If you prefer hiking, the Kern River Ranger Station at the center of town can guide you if you have specific questions.

Guest Access

The entire space is yours. You'll be able to access the house through a lock box and keys.

Find us

Kernville, CA, United States

Kernville is a great spot to get your steps in. We are located about a mile from downtown. The river shore is only a half mile away. Whiskey Flats is about three quarters of a mile. It's also a perfect place to ride your bikes, especially if you're a mountain biker. There's free parking everywhere, but keep in mind that it get's really tight near Frandy park, so get there early to grab a spot. Once there everything is walkable.

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Reviews

Justin
April 2025 · Airbnb
We visit Kernville one to two times a a year. This was my favorite place so far out of the places my family and I have stayed. We have a family of 5 (3 kids) and they absolutely had a blast, plenty of games and activities for them to do at the house including swimming. We also had some friends and family visit us and the place was great for entertaining guests. I highly recommend staying here the host is very responsive and friendly. We look forward to visiting again. Thank you!
Amanda
October 2024 · Airbnb
Absolutely beautiful home to stay in we had a great trip our host was very helpful during our stay everything was just as described would definitely recommend staying here you won’t regret it!
Wilco
August 2024 · Airbnb
Prachtig huis. Netjes en schoon. Veel spelletjes en mooie pooltafel voor de jongens. Keuken alles aanwezig. BBQ met gas aanwezig. Enige wat er ontbrak waren gordijnen in de masterbedroom. Voordeel hiervan. Elke dag vroeg wakker en lange dagen maken :-)
Ashley
August 2024 · Airbnb
Hosts were extremely courteous and informative during and before our stay. There was a fire in the area and they initiated communication to make sure we were safe and satisfied during our stay as well, and made sure we were comfortable regarding the air quality. Our girls were enchanted with the little loft upstairs and made it their "home" (hopefully we were able to make it as good as new again for the hosts). Though we had a lot of people, everyone had a space to "be" and relax - to get away from the kids and each other for privacy, as well as plenty of common areas to be with each other without feeling crowded at all. Probably my favorite thing was around 4pm the pool is totally in the shade, so we didn't need to bother with sunscreen. The nursery area for my little guy was perfect in the master bedroom. I was blown away by the thoughtfulness of the design! Great stay! Great hosts!
Steve
July 2024 · Airbnb
Been to the Kern many times, but this was the first time not camping… what a difference!! The home is beautiful and has everything you could need. Spent more time enjoying the house than we did at the river 😂 Hosts were amazing and extremely accommodating - I highly recommend staying here!!
Lesley
July 2024 · Airbnb
We absolutely loved our stay at this home. This is my favorite AirBNB rental, to date. Great location, super clean, and plenty of room for all 7 of us (plus a small dog) to spread out. The game room and loft was a fun addition, and the pool helped us beat the summer heat. I would 100% stay here again!
Stacie
August 2023 · Airbnb
We really enjoyed staying at this beautiful home. We had two families and there was more than enough room for all all of us. Initially, we were concerned about the swamp cooler since we were visiting at the hottest time of the year but the house stayed very cool the entire time. We even got a little chilly at night. It was peaceful and we all slept well. Our families would definitely recommend this home and visit again. Christine was quick to respond and went out of her way to make us comfortable. Thank you!