Experience nature and seclusion at our working horse ranch, a short walk from downtown Kernville and only 2.5 hours from LA. Revel in 15 acres of park-like grounds. Immerse yourself in river sports, lake activities, wilderness hikes, or snow skiing. Connect with friend and family. Enjoy a generously stocked kitchen, an all-natural cedar hot tub, private river with swimming holes and the company of horses in the fields.
The space
The main house has two wings, the Mountain View side connected through a corridor and closable door is The Meadowlands Cottage wing. There is an additional original wood paneled Spartan Manor travel trailer.
Mountain View: The heart of the home is the spacious KITCHEN, thoughtfully equipped with modern electric appliances for your convenience. It caters to cooking enthusiasts with a well-stocked selection of spices, herbs, serving platters, and specialized tools like citrus reamers or simple cork screws.
Outside the kitchen, a private red brick patio entry area. It features a delightful round Moroccan tile table with seating for four, perfect for alfresco dining and relaxation. A charcoal grill is also available for your culinary adventures.
Upstairs, the MAIN BEDROOM offers a comfortable queen bed and a cozy sitting area with a TV. The windows frame picturesque views of the front garden, majestic shade trees, and the eastern mountains.
The SECOND BEDROOM, divided by the stairs, provides a full bed on one side and a twin bed that can cleverly transform into a small sofa on the other.
The LIVING ROOM, generously-sized and designed for family gatherings, centers around the wood-burning fireplace, making it an ideal spot for board games and cozy evenings. On the opposite end of the room, you'll find another seating area beneath the window, creating a peaceful nook for reading or enjoying family movie nights on the large TV.
Meadowlands Cottage: In the MAIN BEDROOM, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of our vast green lawns and meadows. The room features a comfortable queen-sized bed and an attached ensuite bathroom for your convenience. Additionally, nestled in the corner is a built-in bunk bed, curtained for privacy, and equipped with a large wall-mounted TV—ideal for accommodating smaller family members or enjoying some private TV time.
The BATHROOM features patterned tile flooring, a curtained walk-in shower, all under an exposed vaulted ceiling for a cozy ambiance.
The snug DEN, serving as the second bedroom, boasts super comfortable twin beds and a spacious sitting area with a large TV. For chilly winter evenings, a potbellied stove stands ready in the corner to provide warmth and comfort with plenty of firewood from the ranch wood pile.
At the heart of this wing, you'll find the KITCHENETTE, equipped with a large counter, electric stove top, two mini fridges, a toaster oven, microwave, sink, and laundry facilities.
Journey back in time as you step into this beautifully preserved 1956 Spartan travel home, situated on the scenic 15-acre Kernville Ranch, just a brief walk from Kernville. After adventures exploring the Kern River Valley, take a moment to rejuvenate in the natural cedar hot tub. Delight in watching the playful horses frolic in the lush meadows or engage in some old-fashioned fun catching frogs in the sprawling green lawns. This unique retreat offers a timeless escape from the modern world.
The space
This charming original trailer has cozy ambiance with warm, honey-colored wood paneling throughout.
Arrive and step up to an expansive DECK with Moroccan tile table for outside dining, gas griddle and comfortable chairs to enjoy the sunset or count the stars. Enjoy the mirrored surface of the polished restored aluminum trailer with two doors.
The door on the right is to the living room and KITCHENETTE, perfect for reheating leftovers or preparing a quick sandwich (please note there's no gas stove). This intimate space features a small table, a twin bed that doubles as a sofa, and a comfy beanbag chair, ideal for immersing yourself in a good book.
The space is compact and there are windows everywhere looking out at views to pink mountains and the lush lawns. Past the original pink fridge and kitchen sink, you'll find a narrow paneled hallway. A pocket door leads to a compact BATHROOM equipped with a shower and the coziest of bathtubs.
The BEDROOM has a comfortable queen bed and a petite closet. Windows on all sides gaze out at the ranch, enveloped in the lush shade of towering trees, with a captivating views of the horse pastures and Powers peak. A door from the bedroom leads back outside to the large wood deck. This is the perfect spot to soak up the evening air after a day of hiking or rafting. The charming town of Kernville, just a short walk away. It's a picturesque setting for a relaxing getaway.
All photos capture our scenic 15-acre Kernville ranch, a brief stroll from town, nestled at the gateway to vast wilderness, perfect for rafting and mountain adventures. Experience the best of both worlds: ample space for family and friends to bond while enjoying privacy and natural beauty.
Guest access
Settled in the middle of the Kernville Ranch. Warm yourself on cooler nights by the fireplace. On the hottest of summer days enjoy the hundreds of tall shade trees. Tell stories of the day’s rafting, fishing, hiking or skiing. We have plenty of desks and work spaces with excellent WiFi for home schooling or to write your novel or zoom to work.
Perhaps get a glimpse of the barn owl or say ‘Hi” to the horses and mules that graze on the ranch as you soak in the cedar hot tub. The equids belong to a worthy charity that helps disadvantaged young people through working with animals in the mountains. One Spade Youth Packers.
Paint wild flowers that flourish in the water meadow. Or marvel at ospreys above the River Kern or the frogs and toads that can be found in the afternoons in the grass.
Other things to note
My husband and I love this country house and are excited to share its magic with others. We try to follow a delicate path, renovate the house and grounds to be pleasant for families to enjoy in comfort; while also preserving the historic beauty of the Ranch were wildlife abounds.
I am not sure when magic will step tenter footed in front of you. Maybe a heard of deer will come graze nearby as you watch the sunset across the water meadows. Or your children will gallup through the grass clutching a newly discovered frog from the wood pile. Nature and wildlife will at some moment during your stay reveal itself to you.
We have horses and mules and a river flowing though the property (Runs seasonally April through December). The closer 5 acres are made up of lawns and huge shade trees. It feels a good bit cooler on the ranch than the surrounding area. Separated by the brook that flows through the property, the rest of the ranch is flood meadows with horses and mules and ducks, herons and ospreys flying against the pink mountains. It is very beautiful.
