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Riverfront Home on the Kern River in Kernville

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A wooden deck with chairs overlooking a mountainous landscape with autumn foliage.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a built-in stove, and a ceiling fan.
A rustic cabin with a stone foundation, wooden deck, and a fenced porch.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk with books, a chair, a window with blinds, and framed pictures on the walls.
A river flowing through a mountainous area with dense greenery and rocky terrain.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Kern River
Sleeps 4•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kernville, CA
  • Place, Kernville Chamber of Commerce
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, The Kern Valley Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Isabella
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Riverfront Home on the Kern River in Kernville

This beautifully remodeled riverfront home is just what you need for your vacation 'base camp.' Play hard all day, then come home and relax in your cabin on the majestic Kern River. Listen to the river flow day and night as it puts you into a deep and restful sleep. This home has been meticulously rebuilt by the owners who have spent more than 30 years in this recreation mecca. The 2 bedroom, 1 bath home is very comfortable and functional and offers a full service kitchen which opens onto a great room. This area has plenty to offer for the avid adventurer/nature lover, most of which can be accessed right out the back door. Relax and enjoy the back deck overlooking the Kern with your favorite beverage and a good book.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
All pets must be pre-approved. No cats.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 404155vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kernville

Located in Kernville, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Audubon Kern River Preserve and Kern River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sierra South Mountain Sports and Nuui Cunni Native American Intertribal Cultural Center and Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Kernville, CA

What's nearby

  • Kernville Chamber of Commerce - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Sierra South Mountain Sports - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Cannell Trail - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • The Kern Valley Museum - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Lake Isabella - 10 min drive - 9.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kernville Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Barn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kern River Brewing Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Big Blue Bear - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cheryl's Diner - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Home on the Kern River in Kernville pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Riverfront Home on the Kern River in Kernville?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Home on the Kern River in Kernville?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Home on the Kern River in Kernville?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Home on the Kern River in Kernville located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Kern River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Kernville Chamber of Commerce and Sierra South Mountain Sports. Cannell Trail and The Kern Valley Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 178 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Vacation

Perfect location next to the river! Super clean and comfortable for our family of four. We throughly enjoyed our stay. The hosts are fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bette P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing environment g

We loved our stay. Comfortable home and very clean. Excellent view of the River. Home is well stocked. Friendly and accommodating owners
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifull house right on the river couldn’t have asked for more

The house and views of the river and mountains were spectacular walk right out to a beach on the river five minutes from kernville. Looking forward to another stay loved every minute
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

brent s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River smiles

Fabulous clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mario t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most enjoyable vacation

We love the mountain fresh air and the forest area and Kernville is a perfect mountain town to enjoy these features, and one of the best vrbo rentals in kernville would be the little river house it is very accommodating very clean and the host is always responsive to any needs. The location of the home is perfect close to trails,town and the river is right outside the back patio which also a great spot to enjoy. Always looking forward for another visit. THANKS MARIO AND LINDA
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorge R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3-day Getaway

We booked a last minute spring break to to Kernville, with a central event of a full day rafting trip. It was our first trip to the Kern river as life long Californians. We were so happy to find this gem to make our base camp. The home was perfect for our family of four, all the basic necessities, clean, and beautiful property. We would definitely come back and stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcheta B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home and beautiful view!

We are a family of three, with our pup, visiting Kernville for the first time. What a beautiful area! It is definitely a peaceful, quiet and a friendly community, especially in the winter months. We enjoyed easy access to hiking and the National park as well as the local brewery and cafe. The hosts have done a terrific job of creating a lovely home with plenty of space and well-appointed rooms. We really enjoyed the rockers on the back porch and staring at the night sky. I definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise on the Kern River

What a gem! This home and property are beautiful and the owners were great communicators! This was our first time in the area and Karin was so helpful and shared many tips about the area to enhance our stay. The house is lovely - clean and stocked with everything you need. The outdoor spaces are spectacular with an outdoor eating level and lounging area on the first level and another relaxing area on the second level. We enjoyed walks along the river pathway, the private beach, and flyfishing directly in front of the property! We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was our second time at this wonderful property. It was awesome as before. Everything that you n

A home away from home! Safe, clean and secure.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best cabin ever. Clean. Architectural beauty.

Great time. We went every day to day use up the river. It would be really cool if the owners would clear their river front property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Everything about this house was fantastic. It's beautiful online but the pictures don't do it justice. The inside of the house was clean, spacious, updated, and comfortable. The owners even include wonderful little touches like mini Kind bars, backpacks, and headlamps for guests to use. Location wise, the house felt very peaceful and private but was still close to town. Overall, we couldn't have asked for anything more!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mario t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

RIVER HOUSE KERNVILLE

PROPERTY HAS A GREAT LOCATION IN KERNVILLE CA. THE RIVER HOUSE IS WELL EQUIPED VERY CLEAN AND RELAXING THE RIVER IS RIGHT IN THE BACKYARD A FEW STEPS FROM THE HOUSE AND THE AREA IS VERY QUIET.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bernard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will stay here again

Great location for hiking and fishing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Salvador c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place 👌

We really enjoyed the stay it was cozy and very clean enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise on the Kern River

When looking for a cabin to rent on the Kern River we could only hope for a place that was as great as the pictures posted…this is that place!! It is even better than the pictures. The River Cabin had all that is needed to have a clean, comfortable stay. The proximity to town made this stay very convenient. The grocery store, which is 5 minutes down the road had everything you could need. From your fishing license to one of the best ribeye steaks ever grilled. Karin, the Host was quick to answer the phone. The attention to detail and the pride of ownership was everywhere in the cabin and the three levels outside to where we could just be able to sit and listen to the river and relax. We plan on staying here in the future. A helpful hint is to look through every cabinet and closet to find all equipment and supplies available to you. We went to the store twice for coffee Kcups when there is a drawer literally full of them!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Cabin!

We had the best time at the cabin! Since the start of the pandemic, my partner and I have been staying at a lot of rentals with our dog and my sister and her partner. We all agreed this was by far the best one we’ve stayed at. Loved how clean everything was and so many thoughtful touches by the owner that made the cabin even more cozy. We had such a great time fishing and hiking!! Make sure to check out Kernville brewery for yummy beers. Will definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing river rental

We loved our stay at this rental. The place looked like it was just built and it has a very stylish aesthetic that compliments the river side scenery. The inside of the rental was also beautifully and meticulously furnished with all the trappings you would need for a AAA river getaway. The kitchen is very spacious for cooling your own meals with everything you would need and the Weber gas bbq on the outside patio came in handy for some grilled meats. A short stroll to the riverside or about a 5 minute walk to Bubble Beach this place was the perfect location for our family that wanted to getaway from the city and hang at the river. Highly recommended we’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kathy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely every time

Better than just like home
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rose H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a gem!!

We’ve stayed at many cabins in Kern but this is our favorite!! Thank you so much for an amazing vacation on the river!! We’ll be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An awesome place to stay!!

Everything you could ask for or need here. A comfortable, spacious, well-equipped house. We love staying here and will keep coming back!! Thank you Karin, for everything!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location, immaculately maintained & beautiful river!

I can't say enough good things about this property! Home is darling and comfortable with a great kitchen. The views of the hills and the river are beautiful with nice decking and outside areas to enjoy the outdoors. The owners were very responsive and welcoming. This is a perfect set up for a small family or 2 couples. We hope to come back again soon! Laurie (Fallbrook, CA)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So peaceful

Beautiful, serene backdrop to an immaculate and extremely comfortable property. Would definitely stay here again...
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal getaway

Beautiful, clean, home with a great view of the river and mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

Perfect spot for relaxing and hearing the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krystal L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

This property is amazing. Shortly after arriving, we were already discussing when we could visit again! As nice as the photos are, they don’t capture the high ceilings, spaciousness, and comfort of the home. The home has private river frontage and the river views from the home are stunning . The home is perfectly located. A short drive 5 min from downtown Kernville for convenience yet far away enough to be surrounded by nature. We can’t wait to return to this special place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Karin Josif

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Although we currently live in Kernville full time, we used to live and work in the Los Angeles area. For the past 35 years, we always enjoyed bringing our children and our dogs here. Even though our kids are grown now, we still enjoy gathering here as a family. We love all of the outdoor activities this area has to offer, especially hiking, biking, whitewater rafting and kayaking.

Why they chose this property

We spent our honeymoon here 35 years ago, and purchased our first piece of property. Camping here when our kids were babies is one of our favorite memories. We grew to love the beauty of the area. There is so much opportunity for all kinds of outdoor activities, with plenty of time left for relaxation. We always wanted a place right on the river. We purchased this cabin in 2007 and have since done a complete renovation, both inside and out. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. This property is just a 3 hour drive from the Los Angeles area and 45 minutes from Bakersfield.

What makes this property unique

The obvious benefit to this property is its location. It offers the amazing sound and view of the river, with the backdrop of beautiful mountains. You will be able to access many activities just by walking outside. Bring your swim suit, fishing pole, book and cooler and spend the day at the beach that is just steps out the back door. Drive 3 miles into town, walk around the antique shops and grab a bite to eat at one of several restaurants. One of our favorite things to do is take the dogs for a hike each morning on one of many hiking trails.

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