Riata Ranch - Upstairs Private Room Rental

Room in Three Rivers, California

  1. 9 beds
  2. Private attached bathroom
Stay with Jennifer
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

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20-min drive to Sequoia National Park

This home is near the national park.

Room in a farm stay

Your own room in a home, plus access to shared spaces.
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Stay at historic Riata Ranch International, just minutes from the entrance to Sequoia National Park in beautiful Three Rivers, California. Your private upstairs room offers views of the ranch and Sierra foothills. Experience peaceful ranch life, star filled skies, and the quiet beauty of the countryside at a nonprofit ranch with a 70 year legacy of empowering young people through the Western way of life. Guests often enjoy seeing deer pass through the valley and meeting our friendly ranch dogs.

The space
Your room is located in a home on Riata Ranch International, a peaceful working ranch in the Sierra foothills of Three Rivers, just minutes from Sequoia National Park. Guests stay in a comfortable upstairs bedroom with an exclusive hall bathroom and views of the ranch and surrounding hills.
The property offers a quiet countryside setting where deer are often seen in the valley and the night skies are filled with stars. Riata Ranch is home to horses, ranch dogs, and wide open spaces that give guests a true ranch experience while still being close to town and the national park.

Guest access
Guests have access to their private upstairs bedroom and exclusive hall bathroom. You are also welcome to enjoy the kitchen and shared living areas of the home.
Parking is available near the house with easy access to the side or back entrance.
During your stay you are welcome to enjoy the peaceful ranch surroundings, take walks along the quiet country road, and soak in the beautiful scenery of the Kaweah River Valley.
Please note that some ranch work areas, equipment areas, and private living spaces are not part of the guest space.

During your stay
Jennifer leads Riata Ranch and, along with a small team who live and work on the property, has welcomed guests from around the world for many years. We enjoy meeting new people and sharing the ranch, while always respecting our guests’ privacy so you can relax and enjoy your stay.
Jennifer is typically on the ranch from October through May. When she is traveling for work, members of the ranch team who live nearby help welcome guests and make sure everything runs smoothly during your stay.
Our friendly ranch dogs are usually around to greet visitors, and you may also see members of the team caring for the horses, chickens, and cattle around the ranch.

Other things to note
Riata Ranch is a working ranch in a quiet rural valley, so the setting is peaceful and a bit different from staying in town. Please drive slowly on the ranch roads and watch for dogs, deer, and other animals that may be moving through the area.
Our friendly ranch dogs are usually around the property, and you may see horses, chickens, and cattle during your stay. For safety, please check with us before entering any pastures and always close gates behind you.
Wildlife is part of life in the foothills near Sequoia National Park. Deer are common, and other animals may occasionally pass through the area. We simply ask guests to be aware of their surroundings and enjoy wildlife from a respectful distance.
We also rent the downstairs room on Airbnb, so at times you may share the home with other travelers.
The ranch is a wonderful place to slow down, enjoy nature, and experience the quiet beauty of the Sierra foothills.

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What this place offers

Lock on bedroom door
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.88 out of 5 from 420 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Three Rivers, California, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

You will enjoy star filled and moonlit nights here at Riata Ranch. Our ranch is about 900 feet above sea level so we typically do not get snow here. It's about a 3 hour round trip to the General Sherman Tree and Giant Forest. See the park website for up to date info and road conditions.

In the winter, the park requires that you have snow tire chains in your possession to enter. You can either buy them at your local auto parts or rent them here in town. I recommend that you buy them before you get here.

We are a real working horse and cattle ranch. There are only about 12 dwellings in the Redstone Valley and our closest neighbor is about quarter of a mile away. We live on a dirt road that can be rather rough at times. Please drive slow to keep the dust down and watch out for animals, especially our friendly dogs as they run loose on the ranch.

Besides the occasional car, all we hear is the river, our cattle, horses, and wildlife which include black bear, deer, bobcats, coyotes, and more. You can watch them all from the safety and comfort of our front porch or take stroll down the road. DO NOT BE APPROACH WILDLIFE. Amazingly, I see tourists try to do it all of the time in the park. It's dangerous, stupid, not good for the animals, and could be very hazardous to your health. Your camera has a zoom, please use it.

The entrance to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is about 12 minutes away and home to the largest trees in the world including the General Sherman Tree which is the largest living thing on planet earth and 850 miles of hiking trails. It's also home to the highest peak in the lower 48 states, Mt Whitney, and Kings Canyon which the deepest canyon in the lower 48 states.

Lake Kaweah is also minutes away and offers boat rentals, fishing, and water sports. The Kaweah River is the steepest in the lower 48 states and is world renowned for it kayaking and rafting in the spring when conditions permit. See our guidebook for professional guides to book your trip.

Meet your host

Superhost
781 reviews
4.88 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
My work: Cowboy Education
Fun fact: I enjoy meeting and hosting guests.
Lives in Three Rivers, California
Pets: Sadie & Sage Dogs & Vino & Indie cats
Riata Ranch gateway to Sequoia National Park. Nestled in the historic Kaweah Colony Valley along the North Fork River is part of the original settlement of Three Rivers in late 1800's. A traditional AirBnB with two rooms in the main ranch house with private bathrooms; one upstairs and one downstairs a shared kitchen and common areas. We offer horseback riding and lessons which can be booked via our website prior to your visit.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
5 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm

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