Kernville Holiday Rentals, California: Private House Rentals

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A wooden cabin with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a grill area.

A wooden cabin with a sign reading "OFFICE" and an American flag. There are two benches outside and a wooden statue of a bear on a stump.

A hiking trail with wooden steps, surrounded by rocks and foliage.

A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

1. Whispering Pines Lodge

Kernville

Randy

฿4,567

฿4,841 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A room with two wooden beds, a table, chairs, and a view through a glass door.

A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and a television.

A wooden interior with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a TV.

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a vanity with a mirror, and a television mounted on the wall.

2. The Kern Lodge

Kernville

Ricardo

฿3,564

฿4,134 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A rustic outdoor area with a wooden fence, a large wheel, and a hanging planter with flowers.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a dining area with a round table and wooden chairs.

A rustic cabin with a wooden deck, surrounded by a rocky landscape and trees.

3. Sequoia Lodge

Kernville

Kim

฿3,994

฿4,234 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A poolside area with a pool, outdoor seating, and a building with a balcony.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outside.

A cozy restaurant with wooden beams, brick walls, and large windows offering a view of trees.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a mix of seating arrangements including a sofa and chairs.

4. Piazza's Pine Cone Inn

Kernville

Maggie

฿6,948

฿7,365 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious room with a large window, wooden furniture, and a concrete floor at RiverView Lodge in Kernville, CA.

A rustic building with a sign reading "River View Lodge."

A house with a covered porch, a lawn, and a flower bed with yellow flowers.

A person standing on a rock by a waterfall in a natural setting.

5. Riverview Lodge

Kernville

susan

฿3,896

฿4,130 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A wooden building with a bear statue in front.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and large windows.

A building with a porch, a bench, a potted plant, and a flower bed.

A wooden dining room with a table set for six, wooden chairs, and curtains.

6. Kern Riverfront Lodge

Kernville

Nathaniel

฿2,987

฿3,166 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a television mounted on the wall.

A motel with a swimming pool, a parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.

A view from a window with a green railing, overlooking a street with a yellow school bus, cars, and a grassy area with trees.

A room with a wooden ceiling, a dining table with chairs, a bed with a mattress and pillows, a TV, and a window with blinds.

7. Kernville Inn

Kernville

Rosa

฿5,195

฿5,507 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A multi-level wooden deck with outdoor seating and a pool.

A winding road through a canyon with a river in the distance.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and a dark quilted bedspread.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher.

8. Corral Creek Lodge

Kernville

michael

฿3,423

฿3,765 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a mountainous landscape with autumn foliage.

A person sitting on a bed with a red and white patterned pillow, holding a glass of drink.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a chair, a table with a vase, and a window with curtains.

A rustic building with a sloped roof, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

9. Quiet Mind Lodge Retreat & Spa Sequoias

Kernville

María

฿4,112

฿4,523 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A meal setup with a plate of food, two green mugs, and a spoon on a wooden surface with a view of a river and mountains in the background.

A person standing on rocks by a river with a dog, surrounded by greenery and mountains in the background.

A wooden structure with a metal roof, possibly a shed or storage area, with a clear blue sky in the background.

A wooden cabin with a metal roof, a wooden deck, and a dirt ground with rocks and sparse vegetation.

10. SoCal Camping

Kernville

Maria

฿4,818

฿5,300 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A bear figurine holding a fish with "WELCOME" on it, a gazebo, and a barbecue grill in a park setting.

A large tree with a thick trunk surrounded by smaller trees.

A building with a large glass door, a wooden sculpture, and a sign for Barewood Inn & Suites.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Barewood Inn and Suites

Wofford Heights

Mary

฿2,916

฿3,091 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A river with a blue raft navigating through it, surrounded by dense green foliage.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a small countertop.

A building with a covered porch, a white picket fence, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

A covered outdoor seating area with a white picket fence, surrounded by flowering plants and a sign indicating a smoking area.

12. Lakeshore Lodge

Wofford Heights

David

฿3,087

฿3,273 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A rustic outdoor seating area with a wooden table and benches, a lantern, and a building in the background.

A motel with a single-story structure, a parking area, and a mountain in the background.

A small kitchen with a round marble table, black chairs, a coffee maker, and a white sink.

A compact kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

13. Lakeview Motel

Lake Isabella

jeffrey

฿2,853

฿3,024 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A rustic building with a wooden exterior, a paved driveway, and a small garden area.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A single bed with a floral bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with red curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

A two-story building with a gravel driveway and trees in the background.

14. Sierra Vista Motel

Wofford Heights

฿3,524

฿3,735 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An aerial view of a campground with RVs, a swimming pool, and a large building with a sloped roof.

A compact RV interior with a kitchenette, a bed, and a seating area.

A swimming pool area at a mobile home and RV resort with a sign indicating a vacancy and a pool.

15. Lake Isabella RV Resort

Lake Isabella

DANIEL

฿2,012

฿2,133 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden flooring, and a built-in brick backsplash.

A living room with a sofa, two round tables, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with a wooden table and benches, a painting on the wall, and a door leading to an outdoor space.

16. Stylish Getaway

Bodfish

฿28,208

฿37,727 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A cozy living area with wicker furniture, a dining table, and a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a lamp, a plant, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a fireplace, sofa, coffee table, and wicker chairs.

A dining area with a wooden bench table, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

17. Cozy Lake House

Bodfish

฿28,208

฿37,656 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Stay near popular Kernville attractions

A forest with tall trees, a dirt path, and a small stream.

Sierra South Mountain Sports

9.0/10 (54 reviews)

Expert-guided whitewater rafting on the Kern River, from gentle Class II to challenging Class V rapids. Book spring trips for optimal water levels and bring quick-drying clothing.

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A mountainous landscape with autumn-colored trees and a valley.

Cannell Trail

9.2/10 (67 reviews)

The Cannell Trail offers a challenging 23-mile mountain biking journey through diverse zones, culminating in the legendary "Plunge" descent through pine forests into Kernville with spectacular Kern River Valley views.

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Kernville Chamber of Commerce

8.8/10 (56 reviews)

After visiting Kernville Chamber of Commerce, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kernville. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.

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The Kern Valley Museum

8.8/10 (71 reviews)

This intimate museum chronicles the Kern River Valley's rich past through Native American artefacts and Gold Rush memorabilia. Docents bring the region's Western film heritage and pioneer stories to life.

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Learn more about Kernville

Nestled along the Kern River, this mountain town offers world-class whitewater rafting and hiking trails with stunning Sierra Nevada views. Visit between April and July when the rapids are most thrilling, and don't miss Whisky Flat Days if you're around in February.

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A welcome sign for Kernville with a mountainous backdrop.

Top Kernville Hotel Reviews

Lakeshore Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent place, we recommand !"

Whispering Pines Lodge

8/10 Good

"Was so lovely here, very friendly welcome. Deer on grass at the front of the property. Beautiful view from the room and close to town for food. Room was cosy and bed very comfy. Would benefit from a little upgrade, especially in the bathroom. Would stay again."

Corral Creek Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was cordial and checked me in to my room expeditiously. The room was clean - impeccable. 11/10. No notes."

Lake Isabella RV Resort

8/10 Good

"Very nice people, everything went smoothly. Definitely coming back."

Barewood Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"Room was clean. Never saw or spoke to a staff member, which was OK. I was in and out the next morning."

Sequoia Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean peaceful place with a beautiful access to the river. Will be coming back."

Kernville Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The staff are helpful, the rooms are well maintained and clean, parking is only feet from the rooms."

Riverview Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Private beach on beautiful Kern River. Very friendly and casual vibe"

Quiet Mind Lodge Retreat & Spa Sequoias

10/10 Excellent

"A very quiet place, I loved it"

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