In Three Rivers .At this vacation home, you'll be steps from Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance and within a 15-minute walk of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Also, Sequoia National Forest is within half a mile (1 km) and Kaweah River is within 2 miles (3 km).
Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Foothills Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Tunnel Rock - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
Moro Rock - 35 min drive - 19.7 km
Crystal Cave - 47 min drive - 25.5 km
Getting around
Visalia, CA (VIS-Visalia Municipal) - 59 min drive
Restaurants
Tony’s Taverna On Wheels - 11 min drive
River View Restaurant & Lounge - 10 min drive
Kaweah Coffee Roasters - 13 min drive
Sequoia Coffee Co. - 12 min drive
The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Charming House Inside the Gate of Sequoia National Park
This mountain home is just inside the gate of Sequoia National Park. Amazing views of the western Sierra Nevadas. All amenities you will need to feel right at home. Interaction will take place upon time of check in or unless prearranged for a different time. I am available by phone during your stay if you have any questions.
Common Amenities: Free Wireless Internet, Cable TV, Free Parking on Premises, Indoor Fireplace, Air Conditioning, Heating, Kitchen.
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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Rules
Outside Quiet time is 10pm.
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Charming House Inside the Gate of Sequoia National Park Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 76 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 76 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 76 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Chris W., Wisconsin
Aug 21, 2025
Location is great, just inside the gate of Sequoia. House reminds me of a late 60’s ski lodge. Kids liked the sliding pole - that is truly unique. The house does need some “loving.” Some basic maintenance/tidy-up inside and outside of the home would be nice. Being quite hot when we were there, the a/c ran continuously. Fans in home were helpful.
Chris W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
leeat a.
Aug 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
communication with Laurabelle was great, the check in was easy. the locations is perfect and the house is welcoming. we had a wonderful and memrable stay.
leeat a.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Allison A.
Jul 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Allison A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matt H.
Jul 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin
We loved the cabin. The kids enjoyed the fireman's pole to get down from the loft!
Matt H.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Lydia W.
Jul 1, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Sequoia Stay
The owner was very helpful and responsive. The house is inside the park but is an hour from any of the sites - this was something I should have known but was disappointed to realize after arrival - be sure to consider. Loved having lots of space and a washer/dryer! The house was clean but definitely needs updating - lots of things just seemed repaired on the fly without much thought or time. (ex - I don't think it is comforting to find mouse trap boxes in the bedrooms)
Lydia W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan H.
Jun 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home inside south Sequoia gate
House worked well for our 7 adults. The upstairs gets warm but would cool off after we got home from our day exploring the park. House had all the amenities we needed including in the kitchen. The only drawback is you're up with the sun but a decent payoff for the views from the full length windows.
Susan H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Jorgen B.
Jun 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of positives but a few very minor negatives.
Lots of positives but a few very minor negatives. The house is great! Newer appliances and mostly every amenity that you need was present. Cookware, condiments, utensils… you name it. Plenty of comfortable beds for a big party. Two actual bedrooms, the loft is a giant room that overlooks the living room and has 4 beds. Three bathrooms with showers. The A/C worked decently. A deck that spans around the property that is perfect for stargazing. It really was a nice and clean place. Very easy to find and located inside Seqouia. Located about an hour from the major Sequoia points of interest.Now the few negatives:1. Don’t be fooled by the firepit inside. There’s also no firepit outside. So if you’re expecting s’mores with the family or a nice fire, don’t bother. There’s no auto vent for the pit inside so if you use it I guarantee you will be smoked out of the house! When I asked about it, the owner said “dont use it” would have been nice to know before I brought all my wood.2. The owner said they have high speed internet but don’t use it for games or movies…only to use video for a work conference call. lol it’s 2025 and the internet WiFi was fast. Why not??? 3. The auto door lock was a tad finicky but after a couple tries it worked.Overall… a positive experience. Would stay again.
Jorgen B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Don J.
Jun 15, 2025
Don J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
David B.
Jun 8, 2025
The house was ok. We had plenty of room. The house is is need of renovation and some repairs, many noted by other guests in their reviews. I won't rehash those. I knew the property was near the entrance to the park, but didn't realize it was so far (about an hour on winding roads) up into the mountains to get to the popular parts of the park where the giant trees live. We spent two hours a day commuting to the core of the park. Another thing that impacted our stay was the heat. The house is in a lower, drier, and hotter climate than much of the park. The house has many singled-paned windows with no coverings, allowing a nice view of the foothills, and a lot of heat into the building. We noticed that the hosts have a smart thermostat that was set to override our setpoint at different times of the day. We stay three days and each day we returned to a hot house that required many hours to cool down. The third reason I wouldn't stay here again is that on the day of arrival we received a message from the hosts telling us to not use the WiFi to watch movies or play games. Given that we had no cell phone coverage, we were without alternatives. These kind of rules should be clear and upfront on the website. I travel a lot, but not much in California, so I don't know if this is typical for California, but it is certainly not typical outside of the state. For these reasons I can't justify giving this property more than 3 stars.
David B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alison R.
May 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great home base for Sequoia
We had a great stay at this property. It was quiet, clean, and spacious. Kitchen was well-appointed and we had everything we needed. Would definitely book again.
Alison R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Amber W.
May 17, 2025
Review
The house had everything we needed for our visit to Sequoia National Park. The area was nice, quiet and private. There was enough sleeping space for our group but the beds are very uncomfortable. The house definitely needs some work and updating. There was stickers on the sliding glass door, smiley face stickers on all the cabinets, part of the cabinet was broken off, sink in the bar area did not work and the upstairs of the house is unbelievably hot with no way to adjust the thermostat. Also, one of the latches on the sliding glass doors didn’t work. The house is beautifully built and has so much potential. It was nice to be within the gates of the park.
Amber W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
David H.
May 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place inside Sequoia National Park
Property was perfectly located and large enough to handle my family of 6. The views were beautiful and the large patio accommodated good stargazing. Highly recommended!
We couldn’t use the clothes dryer because it screeched so loud it was unbearable. The yard was also a mess with grass clippings everywhere, and that everything was great and the location is terrific.
Stephen
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jerardo A.
Apr 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
2nd time staying
2nd time staying. Just as great as the first time.
Jerardo A.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Sangita S.
Apr 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A Fantastic Time with a Critical Hurdle
This charming property in Three Rivers is in the heart of Sequoia National Park. While it is well-lit and inviting, it could benefit from better management, as some details were overlooked. The most serious issue we encountered was the driveway leading to the main street. The road is steep and narrow, making proper maintenance of potholes absolutely essential. Unfortunately, those potholes turned into a nightmare when our van got stuck, leaving us completely immobile and blocking the narrow road entirely. This was an incredibly frightening experience, especially as the sun began to set and darkness loomed.When we reached out to the staff for help, we were met with disappointment. The lady quickly pointed out a disclaimer about the driveway on the site but showed little empathy. While she referred us to a towing company upon request, her hurried and indifferent response added to our frustration.We ended up involving the local police and the towing company, which took several hours and incurred expenses of 300 (cash), along with damage to the rental vehicle. These costs, along with the time and stress involved, could have been avoided with proper road maintenance. The tow driver even mentioned a similar incident that occurred the previous year. If you are traveling in a larger vehicle, such as a van, we strongly advise caution, as you may face similar challenges.
Sangita S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lili V.
Apr 14, 2025
Lili V.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Erika S.
Mar 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Property is nice and clean
But I really didn’t like that the beds are super hard. The pillows are super bulky and a lot of light comes from the big windows so for me it was very hard to fall asleep and to stay asleep. But overall, it was a good stay .
Erika S.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Ban T.
Mar 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
A beautifully designed rustic lodge with vaulted rooflines and ceilings. The house is located inside the park and offers great views. The layout is quite open, though unfortunately, the master bath is located behind the kitchen, away from the bedrooms. The cabinets and fixtures throughout the house could use an update, but the kitchen appliances are fairly new. Many of the lights in the kitchen and living room were out, making the ambiance of the house quite dim.
Ban T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lesa R.
Mar 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Sequoia Sanctuary
Lots of room. Felt very comfortable .
Lesa R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joel G.
Jan 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beatiful Night Sky
Had a wonderful experience, I enjoyed the stay with a night sky view within the living room. my family and friends enjoyed the stay.
Joel G.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Carolee D.
Jan 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Carolee D.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Thomas H.
Dec 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Thomas H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
KENNETH G.
Dec 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
Great location for spending time in Sequoia Park
Very spacious and clean, everything worked.
Wonderful views from inside the cabin.
We loved the size of the property and close to the entry. The home did not have any bed larger than a full. This was the only issue bit we made due and enjoyed the home!