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Chic Historic Cottage in the Heart of 3 Rivers - voted Best Vacation Rental 2015

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Welcome to Maile's Cottage
Springtime at Maile’s
Living Room
Chic Living Room
Living area looking toward front bedroom and stairs to loft bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6153.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Three Rivers, CA
  • Our Place Playground
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sequoia Foothills Chamber of Commerce
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Visalia, CA (VIS-Visalia Municipal)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Family Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Chic Historic Cottage in the Heart of 3 Rivers - voted Best Vacation Rental 2015

Maile's Cottage is an historic landmark in the quaint township of Three Rivers. Maile's Cottage affords you incredible accessibility to the main entrance to Sequoia National Park, just a 10 minute drive. Plus, you have the convenience of being able to walk to local restaurants and stores including a coffee shop, frozen yogurt shop, Sierra Subs, the Ol Buckaroo, Three Rivers Brewery, and a local market all just a stone's throw away. And - you are welcome to bring your family dog with you on your vacation.

The owners have lovingly restored and upgraded this charming cottage to provide modern amenities and conveniences while maintaining the original architectural integrity. You will be delighted with the stylish uncluttered interiors and carefully selected vintage furniture and chic decor, all created by a professional Interior Designer whose specialty is boutique hotels.

The spacious living room has an original iron stove and wood burning fireplace, comfortable leather sofas, large flat screen with Blu Ray player and internet for downloading movies and accessing Netflix (not connected to cable or satellite). You will need to bring your password. There is also a large selection of DVD's. The kitchen overlooking the private rear garden features granite counter tops, farm sink, and quality appliances. Adjoining the kitchen is a dining room with vintage wood dining table and seating for up to 6 people. There is also a bright and sunny breakfast area with large sliding glass doors opening onto the rear garden.

The outdoor living environment is equally enchanting. Relax or dine in the large private rear garden which features a gas BBQ and plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy al fresco dining. Sip a glass of wine under the old olive tree in the front courtyard while watching the sun set beyond the peaks of the Sierra foothills.

Accommodations on the ground floor comprise a master suite with a king size bed, large closet, and glass sliding doors opening onto a private patio. The modern master bathroom has twin vanities, a toilet, and a walk-in shower with river pebble floor.

The other ground level bedroom features a Tempur-Pedic King bed and closet.

A family bathroom downstairs features a pedestal vanity, toilet and shower bath combination.

Upstairs is a huge bedroom with a queen size bed, a full size bed, and a twin bed. Because it can get pretty warm up there, we provide a portable A/C unit (in addition to the whole house A/C unit) to keep the entire loft nice and comfortable during the summer months.
For your comfort Maile's Cottage offers central air conditioning and heating.

The experience of staying in a super chic historic cottage while enjoying one of America's great national parks will make for a vacation you will never forget.

Property manager

Robin Castro
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children count toward maximum occupancy
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$50 per dog; max of 2 dogs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Check-In at 4pm and check-out at 10am unless other arrangements are made with manager.
Upon confirmation, a rental agreement will be sent and must be completed and returned. If guests are added later, $22/person/night will apply. &
Cleaning fee of $150 is based on 4 guests. There is a $10 per person fee over four. Pet fee is $50 per dog; max of 2 dogs; No cats.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Three Rivers

Located in Three Rivers, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance. Travelling with kids? Consider Our Place Playground and Bravo Lake Botanical Garden. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Three Rivers, CA

What's nearby

  • Kaweah River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Our Place Playground - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sequoia Foothills Chamber of Commerce - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Kaweah - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance - 9 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Visalia, CA (VIS-Visalia Municipal) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River View Restaurant & Lounge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sequoia Coffee Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Three Rivers Brewing - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Chic Historic Cottage in the Heart of 3 Rivers - voted Best Vacation Rental 2015 pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Chic Historic Cottage in the Heart of 3 Rivers - voted Best Vacation Rental 2015?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chic Historic Cottage in the Heart of 3 Rivers - voted Best Vacation Rental 2015?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chic Historic Cottage in the Heart of 3 Rivers - voted Best Vacation Rental 2015 located?

This family-friendly Three Rivers holiday home is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Kaweah River and Our Place Playground. Sequoia Foothills Chamber of Commerce and Lake Kaweah are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 201 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice country cottage
Celebrating my mom's 80th birthday with a trip to Sequoia National Park. Four generations including my 11 year old granddaughter. She really enjoyed the large selection of games, DVDs, and stuffed animals/dolls. Beds were very comfortable, and kitchen well equipped to save money and cook. Great location with several restaurants a very short drive and decently close to part entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cottage
Our family had a wonderful visit to Three Rivers. This cottage is a good place to stay if visiting the Sequoia NP. It is well equipped, and Robin is an awesome hostess. There are nice local restaurants very close, and the park is easily accessible. Our family highly recommends if staying in Three Rivers.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lev T.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Three Rivers/Sequoia National Park Getaway
The house was super cute, comfortable and well appointed. It is centrally located in Three Rivers steps away from the shops, restaurants and local brewery and minutes away from Sequoia National Park. It's also pet friendly and has a large, fenced yard. We had a blast and will be recommending to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin
Loved the charm of the old style
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

cynthia r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Malie's cottage
This cottage was absolutely perfect for our visit. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. The layout is very accommodating. Absolutely delightful cottage and very close to Sequoia National Park. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property
Accommodation very clean, cozy and easy access to park and village restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage close to Sequoia National Park
This cottage was the perfect place for our family to stay during our visit of the Sequoia and Kings Canyons parks. The yard is fully enclosed and was perfect to let our dog run around. Sequoia entrance is just 10 min drive away. Three rivers is a small town and we could walk to the coffee shop, restaurant and convenience store. We really enjoyed the food at every place we visited. The cottage is clean and comfortable. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Gateway to Sequoia
The place was just what we needed for our hiking in Sequoia. The place had everything and beds were all very comfortable. Robin was extremely responsive the whole stay was perfect. Thanks!.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay
We really enjoyed our stay at Maile’s cottage. It’s in a perfect location for visiting Sequoia NP. It’s a bit of a drive to Kings Canyon so we didn’t get there this time. The unit was very clean and is really well appointed with kitchen equipment and games. We played monopoly (cheater’s edition) 2 nights and had a blast. The beds are super comfortable and we loved sitting on the covered porch in the morning. Robin was very responsive and helpful to any questions we had. There are some nice places within walking range too; 3 rivers brewing is a fun spot, Buckaroo was really good, but the frozen yogurt place was the best. It became a daily staple. The only issue is low water pressure but that was a minor problem and easy to manage. We would definitely return and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and close to everything
We really enjoyed our stay at Maile’s Cottage. The property is located right in the heart of Three Rivers so you are close to everything in the town and just close enough traveling to and from the park. There are so many thoughtful touches at the property that make this place extra comfortable. The kitchen is well-stocked with the essentials and even all of the extras like salt and pepper, spices, oils and my personal favorite, whole coffee beans and a coffee grinder. The beds are extra comfy and the upstairs room was an extra delight for my daughter. It’s stocked with toys, games and books galore. There are more than enough towels in each of the bathrooms, and they have thoughtfully placed “in case you forgot” baskets in each bathroom with some travel essentials because one does always forget, or run out of, something. Robin is incredibly responsive and communicative and overall just very helpful in making sure you have a wonderful stay. I highly recommend this property if you’re staying in Three Rivers or want to visit the Sequoias. It’s a wonderful respite after a busy day in the park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay with family
We stayed here with my husband and 2 kids (9 & 10 yrs old). Kids absolutely loved having their own room upstairs. We loved the master bedroom with attached bathroom. The house is perfect! Has everything you can ever need. Robin even thought of providing these little "just in case you forgot" baskets full of little things you may need. Super clean and spacious. Love how close we were to food and grocery stores. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So cute and great location for visiting Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
This place is so cute! My kids LOVED the upstairs. There are lots of board games and other activities in the house. Wifi worked well. The kitchen is pretty nice (although we didn't cook). The location is great too. You can walk from the house to various coffee shops, grocery store, restaurants, etc. It is like 10-15 minutes from the house to the entrance to Sequoia National Park. All in all, it's a great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay just outside Sequoia National Park
Maile's Cottage was a wonderful place to stay for our short trip to Sequioa National Park. It was a great location just outside the gates, and near lots of restaurants. We ever went swimming in the river a few miles away at the Slippery Rock State Park. Given the heat, the AC was a blessing, and kept us cool ever in temperatures over 106 degrees outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation cottage w/2 teens
Our family of 4 (2 teens) stayed at this historic cottage in late June. The home was more than enough space for us. Our daughter had the really neat 2nd floor room all to herself, which she enjoyed. There is no bathroom on that level, but that did not present a problem. Our son stayed in the front bedroom and they shared the full bath off the main hall. The primary bedroom was comfortable. The primary bath, has been updated, and has nice double vanity space. Please note, if you have a larger build, parts of the cottage may be a bit of a tight squeeze. There are low doorways, and the primary shower door doesn't open very wide. The toilet is also a bit close to the shower. The hall bath doesn't have these challenges and is right outside the master. The entire cottage is very charming and extremely clean! I especially enjoyed the beautiful garden garden and serene atmosphere. The weather was very hot during our stay. The central air lagged a little, but it did keep us cool enough. There are fans to help! It's important to utilize the curtains to block out the sun during the hottest parts of the day. We really enjoyed our stay at this cottage! Robin was a great communicator. There was a plumbing issue that had to be repaired after the previous guest checked out. Robin was quick to let us know that they were working on the issue. It did not delay our check-in and everything was clean and in perfect working order by the time we arrived. Great host and property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Friendly Rental
Had a great 3 night stay for our family of 5. Upstairs sleeping area was great for the kids, loved the movie selection for a family movie night after a day in the National parks and my kids loved playing in and around the house. Highly recommend for any family looking for housing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trees
Nice location and great communication.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Responsive Host!
It's really hard to find a nice, reasonably-priced place for us with two adult kids, their spouses, and their dogs. We were so lucky to have found this cottage! Right in town but with a quiet backyard, great air conditioning (it was over 100 degrees outside), and great kitchen for gourmet cooking. Host was exceptionally responsive! Would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Redbud Trail
The property could not have been any better. It was very ample, but we limited our stay to certain rooms as there were only 3 of us. The surroundings were nice and very peaceful. We were out for most of the day visiting the neighboring national parks but while at the property, it could not have been any better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
National Parks
Great trip and perfect location to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amit K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming home close to Sequoia NP in Beautiful Three Rivers
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Miele's cottage during our visit to Sequoia National Park. The cottage is very well appointed, and Robin's attention to detail is unmistakable. This is a vintage home with cosy comfort not too far from Sequoia National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay
The hous where we were supposed to stay had some issues prior to our arrival. The owner had this upgraded home available and let us stay here at no extra charge. Another owner may not have noticed the issues and we would have been stuck there for at least one night if not longer. Robin was proactive and took care to make sure we were happy with the upgrade. This house has everything! We are spoiled forever!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
Very easy access to Sequoia National park, clean and a great value! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, cozy house
This place was the perfect place for us while we explored sequoia national park, kings canyon and the surrounding areas. Cozy, comfortable house with space for my family of four to hang out together or have Our own space. It is also conveniently within walking distance to many restaurants and stores. We will definitely consider this place the next time we are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronalee A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect cabin
This was the perfect retreat away from the city. The location was perfectly situated near the base of the national park + not too far from Visalia for grocery shopping. The kitchen was fully stocked so we were able to cook anything. The living room and bedrooms were very cozy and the cabin stove was a definite plus! Our dog loved the fenced-in yard. I would totally recommend this place for a family stay and or medium sized groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Robin Castro

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My husband and I have had many wonderful vacations exploring Sequoia National Park. We fell in love with the area and when an opportunity came up to purchase Maile's Cottage, we made it happen.

Why they chose this property

We loved that this property was historic and was in the heart of the quaint town of Three Rivers. The renovation has been a labor of love. We are so happy to have been able to bring this part of Three Rivers heritage back to life for ourselves and others to enjoy.

What makes this property unique

Only a 10 minute drive to the main entrance of Sequoia National Park, Maile's Cottage offers the dual benefits of a private, secluded setting and the convenience of being able to walk to the shops. You will enjoy coming home to this stylish historic cottage.

Languages:

English

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