Riverkern Lodge - A Safe Get Away -
Entire home in Kernville, California
- 16+ guests
- 4 bedrooms
- 12 beds
- 3 baths
Hosted by Joseph
- Superhost
- 11 years hosting
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Top 5% of homes
This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.
Spacious log home with a game room
A 3,541 sq ft log home with a full kitchen, pool table, foosball, and a gas grill on the patio
Joseph is a standout host
Guests highlight Joseph's responsiveness, with many noting he goes above and beyond during their stay
Looking for a safe get away. This 3,541 sq. ft. luxury log home is in the Sequoia National Forest on the Scenic Kern River. It has 4 bedrooms and a loft, 3 baths, 1 vanity, and has 13 beds. and accommodate up to 16 guest
A PERFECT PLACE TO BE SAFE
Check in time: 4PM
Check out time: 11AM
No pets allowed.
New carpet
TV - Cable TV - Internet - FREE Wifi
The space
Looking for a safe get away. Located in the Sequoia National Forest, this is one of top homes in Kernville, California. It has also been voted the number one home in Riverkern by the local residence. We love Green and Green, and Frank Lloyd Right. This is our reflection of a great home that we would think Frank Lloyd Wright would be proud of.
-------------------------------------SAFE ZONE FROM THE FLU--------------------------------------
If your looking for a place to be safe from from the flu, this lodge is perfect, being away from populations and up against the forest. All Surfaces are wiped down with beach and water, such as the floor, all door knobs, all surfaces, the bathroom, and bleach in laundry. We supply hand sanitizer, and plenty of toilet paper. It is the perfect place for your family to be for a safe zone. Staying in our lodge to get away from large cities is also a great vacation opportunity too. The best way to stay away from the flu is to go where the population is low and against the national forest by the river. It is the perfect get away.
This place is very comfortable and reasonably priced to stay, and it sleeps the most people in the Kern River Valley. If your looking for a Trump Hotel with gold fixtures, this is not your place.
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If your are a fly fisherman... This log home is the perfect place for you and your friends. Your walking distance with your pole to the river!
If you love to hike. We have a hiking trail across from the house that you can hike along Cannel Creek to a water fall and oasis, or back pack into the wilderness.
If you like to whitewater raft.. This place is perfect for your large group and have everyone under one roof!
Looking for a rafting company! We also own Eagle Rafting to take you down the Kern River for a splashing great time!
----------- Guest Review Action Items ---------------------
8-29-22 Andranik comments. Thanks for the comments Andranik,
1. We have gone out and got ALL NEW curtains for all the bedrooms and the bathrooms that needed curtains! Thanks for that input and we now have curtains in all the bedrooms and bathrooms for more privacy. They look amazing!
2. We advise maid service to pay attention to details in cleaning, whip down cobwebs. The spots have been removed from the carpet cleaned.. I have been on travel for 2 months and had no idea of any stains on the carpet . When I got home and saw the stains I got rid of the spots and cleaned the carpet immediately. The maid service has been advised.
3. I will remind Maid service to make sure the previous folks left the cupboards, pot and pans and knives are clean and orderly.
4. We purchased ALL NEW bedding for the lodge and it looks great. Thanks for letting me know it was time for a refresh.
We always look at our reviews to advise us on what we can do to make the lodge and the experience better. Thanks for your comments Andranik in making Riverkern Lodge a better place to stay!
9/26/2022
1. We now have new carpet and padding in the living room and master bedroom.
10/14/2022
Replaced rails and felt on Pool table. We also go new billiard balls made of aramith for better performance.
10/21/2022
1. Purchased new Stove. Our new stove has an oven and and option for the oven to be an Air Fryer.
11/23/2022
1. Replaced furniture in the living room.
7/19/24
1. Replaced BB-Q grill with a new one.
2. Replaced refrigerator with new one.
4/22/25
Kristi, Thanks for your comments. At your request we replaced all our pots and pans, and got new dishes. Will be getting a large TV for the master bedroom and we are finishing the basement. And at your request we added a large TV in the master bedroom. Also. In our welcome letter and here in other details of the lodge we say we don't supply darts anymore. Kids were throwing them at the walls. We fixed the dart holes and repainted the wall when we finished the basement and are adding a 4th bedroom that will have 5 extra beds.
Replaced all our kitchen pots and pans and new utensils and dishes. And I talked to our maid service to pay attention to the cleaning details you mentioned.
4/6/25
Remodeled basement to get ready to add the 4th bedroom to hold 5 beds. It will be called the Bunk House.
5-1-25
Purchased yet another new Oven/stove for the house and replaced the refrigerator again.
7-6-25
Ken, Thanks for letting us know about that fur ball running around. We caught him and let him go outside.
To folks coming to the lodge with large groups...... The lodge has 5 doors to access the lodge. The egress/ingress of the doors especially with a large group might be inviting an extra guest to sneak in. Keeping the doors closed is recommended. Ants love food, make sure to clean up after meals and make sure food is not on the floor.
7-7-25
Purchased 5 new Double Beds to be added to the 4th bedroom called "The Bunk House" down in the back of the basement with tow windows. Along with that they are completely outfitted with new pillows, new sheets, new blankets and comforters.
We now officially have 13 beds in the lodge.
7-8-25
Purchased a new coffee machine.
Purchased some beautiful colored wine glasses.
10-9-15
On the request of two guests we have updated our patio furniture on the back porch. Enjoy!
Guest access
Besides access to Kern River Rafting and the Sequoia National Forest, the whole house is available to our guests as needed.
Riverkern Lodge is walking distance to the Kern River with your pole and is perfect for the fly fisherman's get away.
Other things to note
We have a private beach on the Kern River that is walking distance from the log home. The water source comes from Mt. Whitney and is very pristine. We also have a wonder hiking trail that leads up to Cannell Meadow Trail, and goes into the Sequoia National Forest. You can even backpack pack into the high country from Kernville Manor.
Property Management available.
The lodge has a large swamp cooler.
We have a dart board, but bring your own darts if you want to play. Kids are throwing darts at the wall, so if you want to inquire why we don't supply darts anymore that is why.
We also have a pinball game that is not working at this time due to guests rough handling it. You may inquire why it is off line.
A PERFECT PLACE TO BE SAFE
Check in time: 4PM
Check out time: 11AM
No pets allowed.
New carpet
TV - Cable TV - Internet - FREE Wifi
The space
Looking for a safe get away. Located in the Sequoia National Forest, this is one of top homes in Kernville, California. It has also been voted the number one home in Riverkern by the local residence. We love Green and Green, and Frank Lloyd Right. This is our reflection of a great home that we would think Frank Lloyd Wright would be proud of.
-------------------------------------SAFE ZONE FROM THE FLU--------------------------------------
If your looking for a place to be safe from from the flu, this lodge is perfect, being away from populations and up against the forest. All Surfaces are wiped down with beach and water, such as the floor, all door knobs, all surfaces, the bathroom, and bleach in laundry. We supply hand sanitizer, and plenty of toilet paper. It is the perfect place for your family to be for a safe zone. Staying in our lodge to get away from large cities is also a great vacation opportunity too. The best way to stay away from the flu is to go where the population is low and against the national forest by the river. It is the perfect get away.
This place is very comfortable and reasonably priced to stay, and it sleeps the most people in the Kern River Valley. If your looking for a Trump Hotel with gold fixtures, this is not your place.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If your are a fly fisherman... This log home is the perfect place for you and your friends. Your walking distance with your pole to the river!
If you love to hike. We have a hiking trail across from the house that you can hike along Cannel Creek to a water fall and oasis, or back pack into the wilderness.
If you like to whitewater raft.. This place is perfect for your large group and have everyone under one roof!
Looking for a rafting company! We also own Eagle Rafting to take you down the Kern River for a splashing great time!
----------- Guest Review Action Items ---------------------
8-29-22 Andranik comments. Thanks for the comments Andranik,
1. We have gone out and got ALL NEW curtains for all the bedrooms and the bathrooms that needed curtains! Thanks for that input and we now have curtains in all the bedrooms and bathrooms for more privacy. They look amazing!
2. We advise maid service to pay attention to details in cleaning, whip down cobwebs. The spots have been removed from the carpet cleaned.. I have been on travel for 2 months and had no idea of any stains on the carpet . When I got home and saw the stains I got rid of the spots and cleaned the carpet immediately. The maid service has been advised.
3. I will remind Maid service to make sure the previous folks left the cupboards, pot and pans and knives are clean and orderly.
4. We purchased ALL NEW bedding for the lodge and it looks great. Thanks for letting me know it was time for a refresh.
We always look at our reviews to advise us on what we can do to make the lodge and the experience better. Thanks for your comments Andranik in making Riverkern Lodge a better place to stay!
9/26/2022
1. We now have new carpet and padding in the living room and master bedroom.
10/14/2022
Replaced rails and felt on Pool table. We also go new billiard balls made of aramith for better performance.
10/21/2022
1. Purchased new Stove. Our new stove has an oven and and option for the oven to be an Air Fryer.
11/23/2022
1. Replaced furniture in the living room.
7/19/24
1. Replaced BB-Q grill with a new one.
2. Replaced refrigerator with new one.
4/22/25
Kristi, Thanks for your comments. At your request we replaced all our pots and pans, and got new dishes. Will be getting a large TV for the master bedroom and we are finishing the basement. And at your request we added a large TV in the master bedroom. Also. In our welcome letter and here in other details of the lodge we say we don't supply darts anymore. Kids were throwing them at the walls. We fixed the dart holes and repainted the wall when we finished the basement and are adding a 4th bedroom that will have 5 extra beds.
Replaced all our kitchen pots and pans and new utensils and dishes. And I talked to our maid service to pay attention to the cleaning details you mentioned.
4/6/25
Remodeled basement to get ready to add the 4th bedroom to hold 5 beds. It will be called the Bunk House.
5-1-25
Purchased yet another new Oven/stove for the house and replaced the refrigerator again.
7-6-25
Ken, Thanks for letting us know about that fur ball running around. We caught him and let him go outside.
To folks coming to the lodge with large groups...... The lodge has 5 doors to access the lodge. The egress/ingress of the doors especially with a large group might be inviting an extra guest to sneak in. Keeping the doors closed is recommended. Ants love food, make sure to clean up after meals and make sure food is not on the floor.
7-7-25
Purchased 5 new Double Beds to be added to the 4th bedroom called "The Bunk House" down in the back of the basement with tow windows. Along with that they are completely outfitted with new pillows, new sheets, new blankets and comforters.
We now officially have 13 beds in the lodge.
7-8-25
Purchased a new coffee machine.
Purchased some beautiful colored wine glasses.
10-9-15
On the request of two guests we have updated our patio furniture on the back porch. Enjoy!
Guest access
Besides access to Kern River Rafting and the Sequoia National Forest, the whole house is available to our guests as needed.
Riverkern Lodge is walking distance to the Kern River with your pole and is perfect for the fly fisherman's get away.
Other things to note
We have a private beach on the Kern River that is walking distance from the log home. The water source comes from Mt. Whitney and is very pristine. We also have a wonder hiking trail that leads up to Cannell Meadow Trail, and goes into the Sequoia National Forest. You can even backpack pack into the high country from Kernville Manor.
Property Management available.
The lodge has a large swamp cooler.
We have a dart board, but bring your own darts if you want to play. Kids are throwing darts at the wall, so if you want to inquire why we don't supply darts anymore that is why.
We also have a pinball game that is not working at this time due to guests rough handling it. You may inquire why it is off line.
What this place offers
Private beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
TV with standard cable
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
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Rated 4.76 out of 5 from 144 reviews.
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This home is in the top 5% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability
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Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for cleanliness
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for communication
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value
Guests mention
Where you’ll be
Kernville
Whitewater rafting and granite boulders give this mountain town a rugged setting, while its small-town feel keeps the pace grounded and local.
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From the host
Riverkern is a very nice neighborhood. Everyone is super nice and friendly..
Meet your host
I am an outfitter on the Kern River and I built a Luxury Log Home here in Riverker, California. It is located on the Kern River and it is a craftsman home. It is a very special home and I am sharing it with you. It was built with love and hope that this love can be shared with you.
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