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Relax in Your Own Private Pine Forest!

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Nestled among your private grove of Giant Sequoias and pines - Great getaway!
Wide open spaces. Property backs to Sequoia National Forest!
Entrance to your getaway
Private drive
Large circular driveway with ample parking

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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California Hot Springs,, CA
  • Trail of 100 Giants
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Lake Isabella
    ‪75 min drive‬
  • Eagle Mountain Casino
    ‪89 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Single Murphy Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Relax in Your Own Private Pine Forest!

Nestled among towering pine and sequoia trees, you'll have your own private pine forest! Relax under 80 year old pines in shaded easy chairs. Listen to the birds sing while the breeze blows through the pines.
A Private getaway a million miles from the hustle and bustle of the "Big City."
Completely ready for all your needs. Fully stocked kitchen and BBQ with optional outdoor dining - just bring food. Brand new high tech HVAC system! Comfortable year around. Washer & dryer, ample parking - All linens and amenities provided.
Just a short drive to spectacular attractions like "The Trail of 100 Giants" - A walk through 1,000+ year old giant sequoia trees. A few miles further to "Dome Rock" - a short hike to the top of a giant granite dome similar to half dome in Yosemite offering awesome views of the Kern River valley. Detailed Guest Book located at the property offers dozens of activities and things to do and see.

Property manager

Mark Panattoni
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 1519167

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

California Hot Springs

Located in California Hot Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument, while The Kern Valley Museum and Kern River Valley Historical Society are cultural highlights.
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California Hot Springs,, CA

What's nearby

  • Trail of 100 Giants - 28 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Seven Teacups - 60 min drive - 43.4 km
  • Lake Isabella - 75 min drive - 59.8 km
  • Kern River Valley Historical Society - 75 min drive - 72.8 km
  • Eagle Mountain Casino - 89 min drive - 81.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rabbit Foot Trail Inn Saloon California Hot Springs - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Relax in Your Own Private Pine Forest! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Relax in Your Own Private Pine Forest! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Relax in Your Own Private Pine Forest!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax in Your Own Private Pine Forest!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax in Your Own Private Pine Forest! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument. Trail of 100 Giants and Seven Teacups are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful mountain stay

We greatly enhoyed our stay, thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalila R.

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

Perfect City Escape

I loved this property! I loved how the house was cozy and inviting. The trees and the house guide made my friends and I feel at home. :))
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

One With Nature

Wonderful experience! Fresh air and solitude! Amazing host with incredible communication! Beautiful people/community who were so welcoming and kind! Rare gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Nice private stay

Property was nice and was located close to the 100 Giants. Excellent host. Waterfall and store close to property also making the stay even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileah P.

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

Great location and great host!

My family and I stayed a total of three nights at this property. It’s located in a great area near nice day hikes, Sequoia National Park and the cutest little store that is also a grill with a fantastic menu. We had a couple small things: the place could use a good deep cleaning. There was a bit of an ant issue due to this. We cleaned up the kitchen and then only had little stragglers. They then set their attention to the rooms. The host, Mark, was responsive and helped us take care of the issue and it made our stay much more comfortable. The other thing isn’t really a problem, as it actually was a positive for our group. There was a little frog, whom we named Kermit. He’d pop up and hop around the tub and then turn to the drain. We were staying up in a wooded area, so expected wildlife. We didn’t want to disturb the little guy so shared the other shower during our stay. Best VRBO pet host ever. We’ll miss Kermit. Beyond that, we had a really fun stay. And thank you Mark for the bunker full of suggested activities. It was so much help with planning things to do during our time there. We’d be happy to stay at one of your properties the next time we make the trip up!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie L.

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

Escape to pines

Comfortable and cool during heatwave indoors Recommend visiting trail of 100 giants in morning and enjoy the trails and trees Only downside was generator running near by which I understand is temporary during repairs by utility co
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Great place to relax. Nice and quiet. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Cozy family friendly cabin

We stayed here for 5 days and loved every minute of it. Mark(host) is awesome....very welcoming and friendly. Looking forward to coming back to this cabin with my dogs. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector G.

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

Relaxing

It was a very peaceful relaxing outing. There are a couple of local hikes that help you unwind and take in beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Raymond B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Who let the dogs out!!!

The bird’s eye picture of the property made me think it was secluded. We have a Belgium Malinois that is aggressive with other dogs. The neighbor up the hill has his white dog off leash that sits on the dirt driveway of his home. Our rental property has a barb wire fence around most of the house but the entrance is wide open. Luckily the lady at the Seven Oaks Market referred me to a secluded open area called Gome flats located 1/4 mile from the property. We also took the dogs off leach up the hill behind the property but that was not fun for us old folks but the dogs loved it. Overall we accomplished what we came here for is to “let the dogs out” off leash and run crazy!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dime A.

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

Peaceful paradise

Amazing stay, super easy to navigate, entering was a breeze, and host was super responsive and friendly. Seriously recommend. My husband and I will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

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

Relaxing getaway

Nice quiet property with plenty of space for the family dogs to run around! Very close to some easy hikes for the whole family, and Mark was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie L.

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

Summer getaway

Spent two nights with our dogs to escape valley and noise. Property was private and shady and a creek nearby. Enjoyed the air conditioning and cable. This is not a fancy place but it was clean and spacious and well maintained. Great place for a getaway with your dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

arvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tucked inside the forest and gives you a chance to get connected with Gods Nature
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kai Mikel J.

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

Long weekend

Both the location and the home were very relaxing. I felt immersed in nature and able to also spend a cozy night in with my partner! An excellent vacation get away close to a ton of natural excellence by foot and car!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Frank H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

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

Home Away From Home

We had a project in Porterville; The vacation home was very quiet and allowed my crew to relax and unwind. We felt very welcome by the host and community. 2023 experienced unusual snow and rain fall for central California; the host and community very helpful to make sure all went well. This job, due to the vacation home, was a vacation even though we worked every day. We enjoyed 3 1/2 stay!
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Matt J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very restful, quiet and scenic home away from home.

Host was great to work with; it was our home base for a construction project in nearby Porterville. In the future, I would like to return with my family during the winter/snow season. Great place to stay!
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Nike N.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Ok

The owner, Mark, is very responsive and clearly worked hard to make visitors informed and feel welcomed. There are signs everywhere to explain things and a great house manual. The property is large but the home does show its age. Some areas of the home have been nicely redone, but others seem ignored. The furniture was in similar shape. This was our first time renting through VRBO, but we regularly use vacation rentals and I believe our expectations are usually reasonable. We just look for somewhere clean and safe for our young kids and dogs. We try to see the silver lining and did appreciate the quiet and the beautiful stars at night. The locals we encountered were friendly. The hot springs visit was pleasant and we enjoyed the sequoias. Overall the stay was ok. The house isn’t our cup of tea, but we made some great memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

raymond

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down and dirty. Needs major renovation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

EZ S.

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

Great getaway

Perfect if you’re looking for a peaceful and quiet retreat. About 30 mins to the 100 Giants trail - very nice. HVAC kept the place nice and cool during 100° weather. Full kitchen to cook meals, and a grill outside. Mark is a very helpful and attentive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua D.

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

Only a short drive to Trail of 100 giants

My family and I had a great stay. Mark is great with communication, and very helpful. The house has everything you need. Just remember to bring your food. There is a little store down the street but they don’t have everything. Awesome family trip. Would book with mark anytime! Thanks for everything, Mark!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia C.

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

Nice getaway!

Mark was clear and thorough when it came to providing directions and explaining the check-in/check-out process. The cabin is simple, but met all the basic needs required for a short stay. The area is quiet and remote, perfect for that off-the-grid experience. The air is so fresh and the nearby Trail of 100 Giants was really special. Thanks for a great, affordable getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Dona R.

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

Quiet peaceful stay

Quiet and lovely place. Do check out the local hikes mentioned in the book. The swimming holes and waterfalls were private and delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

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

Relaxing

Quiet place, great get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mark Panattoni

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Fun loving outdoors type. I've been coming to this area for decades. A great place to get away from it all!

Why they chose this property

Where else can you have your own private pine forest with a "Hobit Trail" footpath? :-)
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What makes this property unique

Property backs to Sequoia National Forest! Sits on 2 acres of land with dozens of towering pine, spruce, and sequoia trees, A Quiet serene getaway!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests