8/10 Good
SU IL
27 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
SU IL
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Cabin
Sunrise Pond Loft
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Reviews
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Three Rivers, CA
- Our Place Playground10 min drive
- Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance12 min drive
- Foothills Visitor Center15 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
About this property
Sunrise Pond Loft
Sequoia National Park is open 7 days a week, see the Sherman Tree. You’ll love my ranch because of the views, the outdoors space, and it is so peaceful on the sand by the river. My place is good for couples and solo adventurers. Enjoy hiking, swimming, boating on a 380 acer ranch and along more than a mile of river or in several ponds, largest covering 1.5 acres. You can hike to a 60 foot high waterfall. Only 15 minutes from the Gate to world famous Sequoia National Park. The cabin has WiFi.
Cabin:
Experience the perfect getaway at our beautiful loft cabin, where nature and modern comfort blends seamlessly
The exterior features a spacious porch equipped with chairs and a grill, ideal for evening barbecues while enjoying the sweet sound of nature and soaking in the tranquil views of the nearby private pond that you can fish and boating (Fishing poles are available for use during your stay upon request.)
Inside, the cabin presents a delightful open layout with a small kitchen full of pots, pans, and all the utensils needed. There’s a cozy king sized bed, and half bath (with toilet and sink) , enjoy a refreshing shower out in the open air, or underneath a starlit night sky, and wash the day off in complete privacy.
After a day of adventure exploring the park or our private ranch, enjoy the surreal surroundings of the scenic landscape, and /or relaxing inside.
All of the 380 acre Sequoia Rivers Ranch property for hiking and exploring. A full mile of Kaweah River frontage (fishing, swimming). Hiking trails though natural wilderness of a Blue Oak woodlands.
The road to this cabin is paved, but many of the roads on the ranch are unpaved (dirt).
Other things to note
Don't feed the animals, they are wild. But do enjoy the deer, fox, bob cat, duck, blue heron and may other birds. The ranch has 40 acres with cabins and 340 acres of natural open space.
No Pets. No TV, WiFi, or cell phone except AT&T. Cut the cord and have a real vacation.
The Hosts have AT&T and 911.
Cabin:
Experience the perfect getaway at our beautiful loft cabin, where nature and modern comfort blends seamlessly
The exterior features a spacious porch equipped with chairs and a grill, ideal for evening barbecues while enjoying the sweet sound of nature and soaking in the tranquil views of the nearby private pond that you can fish and boating (Fishing poles are available for use during your stay upon request.)
Inside, the cabin presents a delightful open layout with a small kitchen full of pots, pans, and all the utensils needed. There’s a cozy king sized bed, and half bath (with toilet and sink) , enjoy a refreshing shower out in the open air, or underneath a starlit night sky, and wash the day off in complete privacy.
After a day of adventure exploring the park or our private ranch, enjoy the surreal surroundings of the scenic landscape, and /or relaxing inside.
All of the 380 acre Sequoia Rivers Ranch property for hiking and exploring. A full mile of Kaweah River frontage (fishing, swimming). Hiking trails though natural wilderness of a Blue Oak woodlands.
The road to this cabin is paved, but many of the roads on the ranch are unpaved (dirt).
Other things to note
Don't feed the animals, they are wild. But do enjoy the deer, fox, bob cat, duck, blue heron and may other birds. The ranch has 40 acres with cabins and 340 acres of natural open space.
No Pets. No TV, WiFi, or cell phone except AT&T. Cut the cord and have a real vacation.
The Hosts have AT&T and 911.
Property manager
property owner - Paul R. Doose
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
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Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Three Rivers
Located in Three Rivers, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. General Sherman Tree is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Three Rivers, CA
What's nearby
- Sequoia Foothills Chamber of Commerce - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
- Our Place Playground - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
- Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
- Foothills Visitor Center - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
- Tunnel Rock - 18 min drive - 12.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- River View Restaurant & Lounge - 9 min drive
- Pizza Factory - 11 min drive
- The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge - 11 min drive
- Sequoia Coffee Co. - 10 min drive
- Three Rivers Brewing - 10 min drive
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Lawrence
8 Nov 2023
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Lawrence
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ana S.
10 Aug 2024
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Great experience
Ana S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris E.
2 Oct 2024
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Great relaxing visit
Chris E.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leonel C.
8 Dec 2023
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Lovely & inspiring
Leonel C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brittany C.
31 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Almost heaven
Brittany C.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dennis K.
19 July 2024
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The Loft
Dennis K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Eric S.
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay and fun property
Eric S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew D.
1 June 2024
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The Great Escape!
Matthew D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
2/10 Terrible
Rodney
1 Aug 2024
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About the host
Hosted by property owner - Paul R. Doose
I am a retired college professor. For thirty years I taught classes in Geology, Environmental Science, and an introduction to Physics and Chemistry.
Prior to teaching I worked for Hughes Aircraft Company and got them to build a solar panel manufacturing plant around 1980. Hughes sold it to Atlantic Richfield and it became ARCO Solar.
From 1982 to 1989 I was VP for planning and development of Windridge Inc., a company putting up wind turbines in Tehachapi, Calif. From 1990 to 1995 I worked for Southern California Edison in their Research/Environmental Affairs Divisions.
It took me 6 years to take all the classes, but in 1968 I received two 4 year BS Degrees, one in Physics and one in Chemistry from UCLA. Then in 1969 I was taken out of Graduate School at UCLA to serve during the Viet Nam war. I went through Officer Candidate School and was assigned to the Naval Currier Station in Naples Italy. The last two of my three years I was the Commanding Officer of the currier station. After I separated from active service, I toured Europe for two months then drove a VW Camper around the Mediterranean Ocean going as far East as Bagdad. I arrived back in Los Angeles. My travels had taken a year. I returned to UCLA and finished my Ph.D. in Geochemistry. I investigated how anaerobic methane bacteria produce half of the natural gas in an oil deposit.
My parents were school teachers and never taught summer school. Through out my childhood my parents would vacation every summer at Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks. Back then there were no limits on how long you could stay. So we spent 6 weeks camping in Yosemite and then 6 weeks in Lodge Pole camp ground in Sequoia. Thus, 1/4 of my childhood was spent in those National Parks.
In 2013 I saw an add for the “Kaweah River Ranch.” I said to myself “I know the Kaweah River, I need to see what this is.” And I ended up buying this wonderful piece of land.
Prior to teaching I worked for Hughes Aircraft Company and got them to build a solar panel manufacturing plant around 1980. Hughes sold it to Atlantic Richfield and it became ARCO Solar.
From 1982 to 1989 I was VP for planning and development of Windridge Inc., a company putting up wind turbines in Tehachapi, Calif. From 1990 to 1995 I worked for Southern California Edison in their Research/Environmental Affairs Divisions.
It took me 6 years to take all the classes, but in 1968 I received two 4 year BS Degrees, one in Physics and one in Chemistry from UCLA. Then in 1969 I was taken out of Graduate School at UCLA to serve during the Viet Nam war. I went through Officer Candidate School and was assigned to the Naval Currier Station in Naples Italy. The last two of my three years I was the Commanding Officer of the currier station. After I separated from active service, I toured Europe for two months then drove a VW Camper around the Mediterranean Ocean going as far East as Bagdad. I arrived back in Los Angeles. My travels had taken a year. I returned to UCLA and finished my Ph.D. in Geochemistry. I investigated how anaerobic methane bacteria produce half of the natural gas in an oil deposit.
My parents were school teachers and never taught summer school. Through out my childhood my parents would vacation every summer at Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks. Back then there were no limits on how long you could stay. So we spent 6 weeks camping in Yosemite and then 6 weeks in Lodge Pole camp ground in Sequoia. Thus, 1/4 of my childhood was spent in those National Parks.
In 2013 I saw an add for the “Kaweah River Ranch.” I said to myself “I know the Kaweah River, I need to see what this is.” And I ended up buying this wonderful piece of land.
Why they chose this property
THE RIVER! See the Video on YouTube: "The Loft@sequoiariverranch (slow long version)" My River is more than a mile of the Main Fork of the Kaweah River flows through my ranch. Swimming, fishing. Just sitting by the river listing to the water is so restful. In the summer it is 20 degrees cooler next to the river. The plants and trees near the river are green all year long and the river has never stopped flowing. The main reason I bought the ranch was that I fell in love with the river. The grass is green in the spring time, then turns brown in the summer.
Your cabin is only 10 minutes or so from the entrance gate to Sequoia National Park.
THE VIEWS: From the window at the top of the stairs in your cabin you can see Moro Rock (6,700 feet above sea level) on the left, Alta Peak (11,000 feet above sea level) on the right. From the river at the lndian Pothole Swimming Hole you can see 1/3 mile of the river with Moro Rock and Alta Peak in the distance. From the top of the ranch you can see half of the view from the top of Moro Rock including Alta Peak, Triple Divide Peak (12,600 feet above sea level), Mount Stuart (9,200 feet above sea level) and other mountain peaks.
HIKES:
Hike the main road: This is an easy hike that is two miles total down and back. There are beautiful views of the river and the mountains.
Hike to the Upper Pond. In the spring time there will be water in the pond and wildflowers everywhere. There are beautiful views of mountains.
Hike to the Water Fall. Same road above the Upper Pond is the 60 foot high water fall. It is a beautiful privet place to have lunch.
Hike to the Top of the Ranch. It is a great place for pictures. You will see Moro Rock, Alta Peak, Triple Divide Peak , Mount Stuart and the Castel Rocks.
You can hike along the river and there are places all over the ranch to explore.
You can fish along the river and in the ponds. You can swim in two great, 8 feet deep, Swimming Holes.
Your cabin is only 10 minutes or so from the entrance gate to Sequoia National Park.
THE VIEWS: From the window at the top of the stairs in your cabin you can see Moro Rock (6,700 feet above sea level) on the left, Alta Peak (11,000 feet above sea level) on the right. From the river at the lndian Pothole Swimming Hole you can see 1/3 mile of the river with Moro Rock and Alta Peak in the distance. From the top of the ranch you can see half of the view from the top of Moro Rock including Alta Peak, Triple Divide Peak (12,600 feet above sea level), Mount Stuart (9,200 feet above sea level) and other mountain peaks.
HIKES:
Hike the main road: This is an easy hike that is two miles total down and back. There are beautiful views of the river and the mountains.
Hike to the Upper Pond. In the spring time there will be water in the pond and wildflowers everywhere. There are beautiful views of mountains.
Hike to the Water Fall. Same road above the Upper Pond is the 60 foot high water fall. It is a beautiful privet place to have lunch.
Hike to the Top of the Ranch. It is a great place for pictures. You will see Moro Rock, Alta Peak, Triple Divide Peak , Mount Stuart and the Castel Rocks.
You can hike along the river and there are places all over the ranch to explore.
You can fish along the river and in the ponds. You can swim in two great, 8 feet deep, Swimming Holes.
What makes this property unique
The ranch is truly amazing.
Your cabin is only 10 minutes or so from the entrance gate to Sequoia National Park.
What you are renting is a $20 million trophy ranch as well as a place to stay for a few nights or more. The size of the ranch is 1/2 of a square mile, plus an additional 62 acers. The ranch has more than a mile of river frontage on the main fork of the Kaweaha River and for half of that I own both sides of the river so it is private. Only my guests are allowed to be there.
There are two swimming holes along the river that are private. Each is roughly 100 feet long and 30 feet wide. They are 8 feet deep at the deepest, yet they have shallow beaches that are safe for young children. The river has never gone dry. You can swim all year round but in the Winter and spring the water is very cold.
Along the river is a great place to fish. There are trout, small mouthed bass and other fish in the river. Also I have 4 ponds with small mouthed bass and catfish. These ponds are great for childeren to lean to fish.
A 60 foot high waterfall is a unique destination for a hike on the ranch and a beautifull, private place to have lunch.
A hike to the top of the ranch provides fantastic views of high mountain peaks. More than half of the view that is seen from the top of Moro Rock can be seen from my ranch.
The hike along the dirt road that runs through the ranch for a mile is simple, easy walk. You will see beautiful views of the main fork of the Kaweaha River as well as fablulous views of Moro Rock and majestic Alta Peak, which reaches11,000 feet above sea level. The full hike down and back is 2 miles, but you can stop and return at any piont.
There are endless oportunities to go off and explore the wild natural landscape of the ranch and see wild animals in thier natural habitat. You can encounter deer, foxes, bobcats, Squirrels, maybe a bear. More than 1/2 square mile of the ranch is protected by a Consrvation Easement and will remain natural.
Your cabin is only 10 minutes or so from the entrance gate to Sequoia National Park.
What you are renting is a $20 million trophy ranch as well as a place to stay for a few nights or more. The size of the ranch is 1/2 of a square mile, plus an additional 62 acers. The ranch has more than a mile of river frontage on the main fork of the Kaweaha River and for half of that I own both sides of the river so it is private. Only my guests are allowed to be there.
There are two swimming holes along the river that are private. Each is roughly 100 feet long and 30 feet wide. They are 8 feet deep at the deepest, yet they have shallow beaches that are safe for young children. The river has never gone dry. You can swim all year round but in the Winter and spring the water is very cold.
Along the river is a great place to fish. There are trout, small mouthed bass and other fish in the river. Also I have 4 ponds with small mouthed bass and catfish. These ponds are great for childeren to lean to fish.
A 60 foot high waterfall is a unique destination for a hike on the ranch and a beautifull, private place to have lunch.
A hike to the top of the ranch provides fantastic views of high mountain peaks. More than half of the view that is seen from the top of Moro Rock can be seen from my ranch.
The hike along the dirt road that runs through the ranch for a mile is simple, easy walk. You will see beautiful views of the main fork of the Kaweaha River as well as fablulous views of Moro Rock and majestic Alta Peak, which reaches11,000 feet above sea level. The full hike down and back is 2 miles, but you can stop and return at any piont.
There are endless oportunities to go off and explore the wild natural landscape of the ranch and see wild animals in thier natural habitat. You can encounter deer, foxes, bobcats, Squirrels, maybe a bear. More than 1/2 square mile of the ranch is protected by a Consrvation Easement and will remain natural.
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