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Reviews of Charming House Inside the Gate of Sequoia National Park

Charming House Inside the Gate of Sequoia National Park
Three Rivers, CA

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious with plenty of rooms for our 4. Recommend trying to arrive during daylight hours as the drive is very steep and a little tricky to see in the dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiran D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Property was clean and easy access to it. Family had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2024
Thank you Kiran for staying with us. Hope we can host you and your family again.

8/10 Good

ANIKET W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and great property
I stayed with my family and friends and it was a blast. The house is inside the park and great views. The house is pretty open in terms of layout. So great for spending time with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Lodge Experience
This spacious lodge was a pleasure. The sunrises are spectacular memories I will cherish for a lifetime.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2023
We are so delighted to hear memeories of a lifetime where made. You are welcomed back anytime.

8/10 Good

Melanie P.

Sequoia National Park vacation
Our cabin was beautiful. The location is incredible. The views breathtaking! There are however a few things that need attention at the cabin. Hot water was inconsistent. That was a bit challenging. The kitchen could use a good cleaning and updating of the appliances and such. It’s an older cabin with some old charm but there’s definitely a need for some overall cleaning and upkeep. I know it’s a full time rental and it probably gets a lot of west and tear but I think upkeep is quite important.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Konrad O., Castle Pines, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home for the Sequoia Park visit
A very nice home. Gorgeous view from a very spacious living room and kitchen. Conveniently located. Perfect for larger groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rosalie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 nights stay
First, the house is nice but the parking area is narrow and small, it would be hard for a big van to maneuver, its better to drive a mini suv or sedan. Second, utensils is not complete such as pans, spatulas, ladles. Bring a rice cooker if you eat rice. Third, I slept in one of the rooms that needs an upgrade for the mattress. I suggest, attic floor should have a wall to wall carpet just to minimize the sound of the footsteps. Lastly, roads from where we stayed, which is the Three rivers, is under construction en route to the main attractions. We were asked to drive 2 hours to the other side of the National Park which is the Kings Canyon for us to see all the main attractions. Overall, it was a very tiring trip but had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2023
Rosalie thank you for your suggestions. Mattress are hopefully going to be upgraded soon. The kitchen is fully stocked with pots,pans more then any guest could need cooking utensils. No we do not have a rice cooker but will look into adding that to the fully stocked kitchen.

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
Great house for our group of 5. As shown in the listing the upstairs has minimal privacy, but perfect for the kids - especially with the fire pole. The house is spacious, especially the kitchen. We were able to prepare a full Thanksgiving dinner without issue. But could have used a little more silverware. A new front patio had just been poured prior to our arrival which was slightly inconvenient, but I was able to easily communicate with the owner to resolve any issues. In general there are several things that should be fixed - the microwave filter cover was missing, the sliding door in the kitchen is nearly impossible to open, there was caution tape on the front deck railing, etc. But overall we loved the house. The views are amazing. The house is architecturally interesting. And the location is great. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone who loves nature and doesn't require perfection.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
This is a great location if you want to explore Sequoia NP. It’s actually just inside the park. The house was clean and well stocked. The only thing it was lacking was laundry soap, but there was a store close enough by to go grab some. We had four kids and they were all able to sleep in their own bed. There were two queen beds in the upstairs loft, along with two twin roll away beds. And two bedrooms with queen beds downstairs. I really appreciated that there were fans in each room. You could tell it was an older home, but it was cozy and met our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Harold

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scenic Sequoia Shelter
As noted in other reviews, this rental cannot be beaten for views. We enjoyed much time sitting on the deck after a day of hiking in the park watching weather patterns, Moro Rock, and the very regular coming and going of a diverse group of helicopters which were facilitating work on power lines, controlled burns, and other work in the park. It was convenient that the rental is actually inside park boundaries so there was no wait to get going on the hour long ride into the park each morning. The small surrounding neighborhood is quiet, and when needed it was easy to drive a bit south to Three Rivers for a great sandwich shop and good coffee. Others have also noted poor deck condition and this is one of the things that could turn this 4 star into a 5 star facility. Many screws were sticking up as hazards, and the entire deck and supports really need full replacements. An older barbecue unit needs to be removed and there is a small smattering of old trash and boards scattered around the exterior of the home. The interior is spacious, comfortable and roomy in the common areas though the bedrooms and bathrooms are small. Beds were adequate and really up to 10 people could sleep comfortably. Climate control was good. In several areas there were old towel brackets still hanging, unused mounting materials, and messy hodgepodge in a living room table drawer. We found previous occupants toys under the couch. Though basic cleaning was adequate, there were surfaces that clearly needed a good deep cleaning as well. Despite these little things we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and a really good deep clean inside and out, new deck, and a go around to remove old unused hardware would absolutely transform this into a five star property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
Wonderful house. Very responsive management and spectacular views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

patti e c., Westwood. Hills, KS 66205

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal Location with Amazing Views
Overall an amazing vacation home in the midst of breathtaking vistas as of Sequoia National Park. Location inside the park was perfect. This place is spacious and open with vaulted roof lines and ceilings. Kitchen was clean and well equipped and opened to a very comfortable living space. Ideal for families. Grandkids loved their own space in the large open loft area and loved sliding down the fire pole to the main living area.. The house had a few rough edges like a sticky sliding door to the deck and the deck itself could use little sprucing up, but the comfort and view from this huge wrap around deck made it one of our favorite spots. We all agreed that we would definitely like to return. deck
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property! We stayed here at the beginning of March 2022 for two days. It was the highlight of our stay in Three Rivers. You could not ask for a better location if you’re going to visit the General Sherman tree, as it is located inside Sequoia National park. Very quiet and the views from the deck were great. Would love to stay here again and absolutely highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s a big house that needs a lot of maintenance specially outside. The wood of the balconies are falling apart. Bad property management company, they don’t fix things because they said is far and nobody want to do it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and fun
Had the pleasure of staying here in June 2021. Large house, easily accommodated 4 adults and 2 children. Air conditioning kept the 2 queen size bedrooms downstairs with shared jack n Jill bathroom nice and cool all day long. The loft area also has 2 queen beds plus a twin and a bathroom. It is hotter up here but if you keep the fans on it does cool down by night time. Large kitchen with everything you could possibly use in drawers and cubbies. Another large bathroom by laundry room. Living room with satellite tv. Already recommended to friends and family. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

sylvia l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick getaway to Sequoia
Great place. I have already recommended to others. Lots of space and great layout. Very very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Lovely few days in the park. This house felt very remote - IN the park just near the entrance - even though there are a few other houses surrounding, we barely saw other people or cars. The firemans pole was a huge hit with the kids! Easy, clean and convenient and a much needed escape from the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our base at Sequoia National Park
The location was wonderful, just within the park. The size was great for our family of five. It could easily hold more comfortably. The beds were all comfortable as was the rest of the furniture. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware, etc. Three full bathrooms were great. The only shower heads could use updating, but we all were able to get clean. We all agreed that we would rent this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2020
Thank you for the great review. I’m glad you and your family had a good stay at the home. We will work on getting the shower heads updated. Thank you for the suggestion.

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sequoia rental
The rental house was very unique and had some interesting architectural features. It was inside the gate which was good so you do not have to line up at the gate to buy tickets however it was still an hour from the major sites in Sequoia national.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brandy B.

Great Stay inside Sequoia Park gates
The property was a great location...it was nice to be inside the park and not have to wait in the several car long line to enter the park each day. There was plenty of room and beds and the a/c was great to have in the summer! There were rodent traps both inside and out, but it is the wilderness; so you need to adapt and adjust expectations, knowing there are rodents and wildlife around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chloe L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
My sister and I stayed at Three Rivers over the weekend and had an amazing time. The views from the property are breathtaking and the house itself has a very cheerful vibe. The property manager was great and answered our questions within minutes. Overall it was an easy and peaceful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely lovely home--perfectly appointed!
This house was my favorite all time VRBO rental. It was perfectly appointed. We had everything we could possibly need and the views were lovely. Super clean, very comfortable. The only drawback is it's a rather long drive to the center of the park--but that also ensures more temperate weather and a quiet stay.

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen A., Morgan HIll, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
The Sequoia Cabin
This place is amazing! The place was very clean and well kept. We had more than enough room for all of us. We enjoyed our stay and would rent this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Larry P., Loveland, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
NIce!
Great location within the park. Accomodations perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views Good Proximity
This home can accommodate a larger group, but we were two mature couples. The home offers ample privacy. It’s close to town and the wonderful Gateway restaurant, yet inside Sequoia National. It’s also located only an hour to many fun popular hikes like Moro Rock but we preferred to stay further along our planned itinerary so we left a day early because we tired of the winding drive.

10/10 Excellent

Sunny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property to unwind
The house was spotless, well stocked, had a brand new BBQ and very comfortable. Location was awesome with beautiful views

6/10 Okay

William I.

lovely position- few issues
Up-side position is lovely and is a beautifully designed building. Downside - BBQ was long past its use by date which was disappointing as we brought food with us to BBQ. few mouse dropping found on kitchen tops
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Suzanne S.

Great house!
So much space - modern and clean kitchen and well stocked. If you improve something next the water pressure and the plumbing fixtures in the bathroom could be updated. Also the driveway was a little tight for big cars. Maybe a little wider and a mirror to see more when you back up.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melinda R.

Lovely home with beautiful views! We appreciated the thoughtful extras provided.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. Very convenient to the giant forest and General Sherman. Wonderful deck for relaxing while taking in the beautiful views of the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Kris K., United States

Super place to stay in Sequoia!
Great location; house is very well equipped - kitchen had everything we needed. Rooms were comfy - plenty of space for 8 of us. The architecture is really cool too. We would definitely stay here again. Christine was super responsive to questions too. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yuri C.

I really loved staying in there.
It is very well maintained, and clean. They have everything in the house even shampoo and conditioner. And lots of board games to play, fire places for s'more, and christmas tree to place presents for our kids. 3 families were staying and very spacious and enough beds. highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Lovely, spacious location near Sequoia National Park.
We loved this quiet, spacious home. I wouldn't recommend it for small children, only because of the fire pole opening in the loft and sharp incline of stairs.

10/10 Excellent

Travis A.

Warm, Comfortable, Convenient, Clean
Great house, very warm and inviting. Big open spaces. Everything was clean. One of the best houses we've stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Great View of the Solar Eclipse
We had a great time and the scenic views were gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alexander V.

Definitely would recommend
Beautiful place!Absolutely loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Ed H., Missouri

Great Fun
Be prepared for changing weather. This home away is everything the description says it is plus a few pleasant surprises like seasonings in cabinet blow driers and shampoo and conditioner. Be aware of crawly creatures when arrived found recluse in bath tub but it is to be expected in the country. No sign of mice though. The weather there can be in 70's and still freezing rain and or snow at Generals tree so dress and pack appropriately. We visited in mid May all roads in Sequoia was open not so in Yosemite. The GPS might say closed always check with ranger at gate before heading out. Had a nice stay. PS stay out of neighbors yard when venturing out. We did not trespass although one neighbor let us know he had some uninvited guests cutting thru his property. Sorry for him not to share his priveledged experience of waking up to Gods made beauty
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Greg N., Berkeley

Wonderful spaces, generous views, quiet setting
This is a great foothill location for comfortable explorations of the Sequoia foothills. The core of the park is about an hour's drive away, and coming back to this beautiful contemporary clean well-furnished and elegant home after a solid hike is a true luxury. The home is spacious, has some great features including a firestation-style pole to get up and down from the second floor. There are also stairs of course. The views are spectacular, the setting is secluded, there are a few other homes near by, but out of sight. All floors are hardwood or hardwood-like, the home is clean and well maintained, and we would definitely return.

10/10 Excellent

Carmelisa P., Los Angeles, CA

Wish we stayed longer.
I will never forget the faces of each person in our group when they first walked in and saw the house. After a long day of hiking, this was the perfect place to settle down. It even had a fire pole!! I especially love how open everything was because it kept us together rather than separated in different rooms. So sad that we were only here for one night. This place was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ixchelt B.

Perfect and comfortable
It is easy to reach the direction, The cabin has a beautiful view and is in perfect condition. The communication with the people in charge of the cabin is fast and easy. Definitely recommend it!

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R.

Very nice comfortable home within the park!
We were very pleased with this location and amenities. Served as a comfortable home base for our hiking and fishing activities all week. Nice views right from the deck. House is very comfortable and has all the amenities you'd expect (laundry, nice kitchen, grill, good a/c, nice bathrooms, satellite tv that we didnt even turn on, wifi internet, etc). Note the park and Three Rivers does not have Verizon cell signal - AT&T only - so the wifi was an important link back home. House owner was very accessible and greeted us upon arrival. I have no hesitation booking another stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for renting the property, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Xenia C.

Excellent
Excellent location inside the park. Nearby most popular attractions, General Sherman Tree, Crystal Cave, Creasent Meadow Trail, Moro Rock, and Waterfall. My family and I were very comfortable in this home. Very clean, majestic views, and plenty of space for the whole family. Highly recommend this vacation home. Christine is very prompt in answering emails and text messages. I will definitely return to this home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016