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Secluded Yet Close! Meadow Oak Cabin, Kernville

Vacation home in Kernville with kitchen and patio

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In the heart of Kernville, this charming 1930s cabin offers a serene retreat with an amazing wrap-around porch boasting sweeping views. Rich in history and beautifully appointed, it's a treat to unwind here while being within walking distance to local eateries like Kern River Brewing and El Rio Mexican American Restaurant.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secluded Yet Close! Meadow Oak Cabin, Kernville

The deer and the wind are your neighbors. Secluded yet walking distance to Kern River Brewing, Ewings on the Kern, El Rio Mexican American Restaurant and Sierra Gateway Market. This charming 1930s cabin is one of old Kernville's historic homes. Rich with history, private and secure, this cabin is a treat. Beautifully appointed with an amazing wrap-around porch with sweeping views.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please wash the dishes.
Please clean up after your pet.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No pets on beds or furniture please. Pets may not be left unattended in the home or at the property.
Read the house manual upon arrival. Thank you.
Not suitable for young children.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Note from host: House broken, well behaved, trained, supervised.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The property is not suitable for young children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Meadow Oak Cabin, Kernville Kernville
Meadow Oak Cabin, Kernville Private vacation home
Meadow Oak Cabin, Kernville Private vacation home Kernville

About the neighborhood

Located in Kernville, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Audubon Kern River Preserve and Sequoia National Forest, while Kern River Valley Historical Society and The Kern Valley Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling. Visit our Kernville travel guide
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Map
CA, Kernville

What's nearby

  • Sky Reflected on Forest Puddle
    Sierra South Mountain Sports
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cannell Trail, Autumn
    Cannell Trail
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kernville Chamber of Commerce
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kern River Valley Historical Society
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Kern Valley Museum
    13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Inyokern, CA (IYK)
    75 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kern River Brewing Co.
    5 min walk
  • Pizza Barn
    8 min walk
  • Big Blue Bear
    14 min walk
  • Subway
    9 min drive
  • Cheryl's Diner
    13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Yet Close! Meadow Oak Cabin, Kernville pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Yet Close! Meadow Oak Cabin, Kernville?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Yet Close! Meadow Oak Cabin, Kernville?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Yet Close! Meadow Oak Cabin, Kernville located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Sequoia National Forest, Kern River, and Kernville Chamber of Commerce. Sierra South Mountain Sports and Cannell Trail are also within 15 minutes.

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Secluded Yet Close! Meadow Oak Cabin, Kernville Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

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Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pegi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home with lots of space. Updated with perfect amount of old charm feeling. Scenic mountain views from every window. Immaculately kept!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucette B.

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

Beautiful stay

We loved it so much. It was immaculately clean which is extremely important to me. We loved the snacks and the ammenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Sandra C.

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

Kernville trip May 29 - June 1

The hosts were kind and gracious and we enjoyed their wonderful cabin so much. It is one of the original homes in Kernville with a amazing view of the mountains and beautiful sunsets. The cabin is climate controlled wonderfully and the beds are comfortable. The bathrooms are updated and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrance S.

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

Clean and convenient

Well kept and close to town. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My brother and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is older yet very comfortable and clean. The host was responsive and easy to contact. The town is small with a good food market, great bakery, variety of restaurants and very friendly people. The Kern River is very close for fishing and has a beautiful public park. Overall, we had an excellent time at this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old charm home, very warm and welcoming. Beautiful views of nature and local wildlife. Perfect location, close to everything. Easy communication offering town information on events, food, etc. Lovely stay, hope be back again soon.Susan
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond M.

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

Kern River Get Away

Erin, We really appreciated your home in the Kern Valley. When we return to the Valley we'll be sure to look up VBRO for availability again. Regards, Ray
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth R.

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

Cozy and Comfortable Cottage overlooking Kernville

Family went to Kernville to enjoy some rafting on the Kern River and drive up to the Sequoia National Forest. Despite every day being over 100 degrees, the A/C kept the cottage cool. The beds were comfortable and Erin was great at communicating with us. Even alerted us that our route out of town might need to be changed due to an unexpected road closure.Downtown, Circle Park, all the restaurants were all walkable and within 1 mile maximum. Even with the heat, the walks were pleasant. The trail of 100 Giants was less than one hour drive.
View from the bottom of the driveway
Crossing the bridge from one side of the Kern to the other (less than 1/2 mile from the cottage)
Morning coffee/tea overlooking the valley
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronya C.

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

Peaceful Beauty

The house was perfect for me, my husband and our dog. It was private and peaceful and the view of the mountains were stunning. Sat out on the deck drinking coffee in the morning and wine in the evening. The wildlife was amazing in particular, the herd of deer that came right next to the house/deck didn't seem to kind us having wine and watching them in the evenings. Kernville is a nice town with great places to eat before you head out for hiking, rafting, site seeing. Friendly people, great town, lots to do outdoors. Will make another trip again. Thank you Erin for everything!
Stayed 17 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Troy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. House is nice and old fashioned !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James Y.

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

Great location close to town

Nice house close to town. We were able to walk to restaurants and store easily. Would stay again during cooler temperatures and better fishing on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D., Statesville, NC

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

Private get away

Very relaxing. Only thing that could have been better was the temperature. It was hot when we arrived but not unbearable. Enjoyed being able to walk to store. We ate at Ewing's and The Pizza Barn. Both were very good. Nice friendly little town. We also went to see the Sequoia trees at Trail of 100 Giants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James B., Placerville, CA

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

Great location!

The house was just right for us. My husband, dad, and I enjoyed the covered porch in the evening. The swamp cooler did its job when the temperature went up. Close to the market and restaurants. The new Ewing’s is great! The property is clean, private, and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

ivan G.

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

great place close to everything

highly-rated

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

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

very peacful and relaxing

a very sweet place great to just hang out and unwind
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Amazing Stay

This place will be tough to beat. Such a quiet, quaint area with scenery in all directions. Our hostess was second to none - very responsive and knowledgeable. Id suggest a hike to the mine, should you feel up to it. Wonderful couple of days here - hope to be back some day!

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Very pleasant stay

A very pleasant stay. Communication with owner was very accurate and efficient. Very tastefully-remodeled small house. Multiple places to sit and drink a coffee and check out the views across the valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen B., Incline Village, NV, North Lake Tahoe

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

Beautiful location, close to everything

Adorable bungalow with great amenities, scenic location minutes away from everything. The house is so cute with fully updated bathrooms, wrap around porch with a view of the valley. I would definitely stay here again and Erin the host, is so nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

April S.

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

Amazing!

I feel like we came across a diamond nesled comfy in the mountains. The entire property was amazing. The house was super clean and so cute! Clean remodled bathrooms, very comfy home. Huge deck. 2 more decks located around the property so you can enjoy every angle of the views offered. Lots of wildlife and the location was close enough to local attractions/restaurants/stores without even knowing it. It so was peaceful. We will definitely be returning. Thank you for your 5 star hospitality, Erin!

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

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

Great Relaxing Birthday Weekend Getaway

The property was great, clean, and modernized. It had very nice bedrooms and large bathrooms. And a very nice wrap around porch with a great view. Everything was super cozy and and relaxing. There is alot of land on the property so you get a nice peaceful quiet escape. Would def recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gaybie D., San Diego, California, USA

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

Rustic Lodging

Enjoyed are stay in this quaint rustic home. Close to town and perfect for our family of four.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

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

Super Cozy Kern Getaway

Love the renovations in the cute little home. Perfect for a stay with amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

William T., Huntington Beach, CA

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

Great house in a great location!

This property is huge and so quiet yet still very close to the market, river activities and restaurants! We loved the house. The kitchen was nice. Really loved that stove. The master bath was beautiful! The Kernville area was great too. Each morning we rode bikes in the Sequoias near Alta Sierra ski hill then went windsurfing on Lake Isabella or paddling on the river! This trip is during Covid 19 so we mostly stayed away from restaurants but did get a pizza to take home and enjoy on the huge decks with a wonderful view! Great experience overall!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

James G., Santa Clarita, CA

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

even better than you thought!

What an adorable little spot just above the Kern River. You are close enough to walk to restaurants, but just far enough away from campground noise. Right there, yet secluded. The huge front porch is great for cool evenings and quiet mornings where you can hear the river flowing. It's a great spot to launch all kinds of adventures--along the river and in Sequoia Nat'l Park--about 3 miles up the road. I think this home was even better than the photos. Definitely comfortable for 2, 3, or 4 people!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kyndra T.

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

Great house and location

Had a great stay in this cozy 2 bedroom 2 bath house. Has everything you need and is walking distance to bars and restaurants. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020